Aquatics meets hydronics Using condensing boilers to heat swimming pools. Tom Soukup May 29, 2020 The pool industry — or the aquatics industry as it’s referred to by insiders — shares many similarities with the hydronic heating industry. Read More
Resourceful drain cleaning professionals seize opportunities in crises COVID-19 offers plumbing contractors opportunity to grow. Marty Silverman May 28, 2020 A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Read More
Domestic hot water recirc — no longer an obscure technology Coast-to-coast, and now code-encouraged. John Vastyan May 28, 2020 The longest drought in Texas lasted more than five years, from 2010 to mid-2015. That’s a long, long time to be with little or no water. Read More
Charlotte Pipe relocates main foundry May 26, 2020 Charlotte Pipe recently announced it will move its main foundry located in Charlotte, North Carolina to a new location in Oakboro, North Carolina.Read More
John Siegenthaler: Have a problem — need a solution Our industry needs a better way to insulate circulator volutes. John Siegenthaler, P.E. May 21, 2020 Part of running any business is looking ahead and trying to read the “tea leaves” that are relevant to that business. Read More
Kenny Chapman: What’s your impact Plumbers have the opportunity and responsibility to help shape lives every day. Kenny Chapman May 21, 2020 We’ve all read stories and heard quotes about great CEOs, celebrities, sports icons and various recognizable people regarding the lasting impacts they’ve had on our society. Read More
Dan Holohan: Radiant close to home Finding leaks in radiantly heated houses. Dan Holohan May 21, 2020 I have a photograph taken in Levittown, New York, sometime in the late 1940s. Read More
Al Levi: Urgent versus important Play offense and be proactive in your business. Al Levi May 21, 2020 Everything in business is important! Not everything in business is urgent — thank heavens! Read More
Matt Michel: 14 rules of etiquette for video calls Simple and obvious steps for successful video calls. Matt Michel May 19, 2020 Video calls are not new. The Service Nation Alliance has been conducting weekly contractor Advisory Board meetings this way for a decade. Read More
Building Safety Month calls attention to the need for water conservation and efficiency Water is vital to our communities, economy and public health. Dominic Sims May 15, 2020 Four ways to promote water conservation and efficiency.Read More