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WaterSense water efficiency

Codes Corner: What is WaterSense certification?

WaterSense-labeled products meet EPA’s specifications for water efficiency and performance, and are backed by independent, third-party certification.
Anish Desai
October 6, 2021

WaterSense-labeled products are certified to use at least 20% less water, save energy and perform as well or better than similar products.


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Plumbers make a tangible difference.

Matt Michel: This is why we plumb!

Plumbers make a tangible difference.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
October 5, 2021

It’s no secret. Plumbers get little respect… until things go wrong — then the plumber is the homeowner’s best friend. 


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Repairing old faucets

Dave Yates: Take a seat

Tips and tricks for repairing older faucets.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
October 4, 2021

My apprentice years were filled with a wide exposure to all manner of plumbing and heating jobs. At that time, F. W. Behler had just four seasoned employees who had been with the company for many years.


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Keeping your focus will save your business

Kenny Chapman: Keeping your focus will save your business

The alternative — losing focus — may crush it.
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Kenny Chapman
October 1, 2021

We’ve all heard the expression, “Keep your eyes on the prize.” Of course, we all know it means to stay focused on what’s really important in your business and life.


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Milwaukee Valve mourns death of Ryan Ohm

September 30, 2021

Milwaukee Valve Co. National Sales Manager Commercial and Industrial Products Ryan Ohm recently died, the New Berlin, Wisconsin-based manufacturer announced. 


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Creepy crawl spaces

Dan Holohan: Creepy crawl spaces

Snakes and spiders and dead rats, oh my!
Dan Holohan
September 30, 2021

October, being the month for ghosts and goblins, seems like the perfect time to reminisce about those tight spots few want to visit, but many must.


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Siegenthaler chilled water cooling

John Siegenthaler: Game changer

Heat pumps and chilled water cooling will change the future of hydronics.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 29, 2021

With systems dating back into the 1800s, hydronic heating has been around a long time. As with many technologies, a modern hydronic heating system bears little resemblance to one based on the earliest design techniques and hardware.


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2020-2021 President Elect Joel Long

PM Profile: PHCC welcomes new president

Joel Long takes the reigns of national contractor association.
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Nicole Krawcke
September 27, 2021

There is a changing of the guard (so to speak) every fall during PHCC’s annual conference and trade show.


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PHCC is bringing back its popular Plumbing and HVAC Apprentice Contest

PHCCCONNECT returns live and in person

PHCCCONNECT2021 will take place Oct. 20-22, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Nicole Krawcke
September 27, 2021

After being forced into a virtual event last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, PHCC — National Association will host its annual PHCCCONNECT2021 conference in person later this month in Kansas City, Missouri.


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The Glitch & The Fix: Intentions versus results

September 27, 2021

An installer is asked to provide a system that supplies two zones of fin-tube baseboard and two zones of floor heating.


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