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Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Culture is more important than ever

Company culture impacts growth, profitability and customer service.

May 7, 2020

With all the uncertainty in the world over the last few months, many people are reflecting upon what’s truly important in their lives and businesses.

Water Heaters

3 trends shaping water heater technology in 2020

Efficiency, connectivity and regulations influence water heater market.

Louise Prader

May 6, 2020

This is an exciting time in the water heater industry.

A.O. Smith

Ajita Rajendra retires as executive chairman; A. O. Smith names new chairman, president and CEO

May 5, 2020

The company’s board of directors elected Kevin J. Wheeler as chairman of the Milwaukee-based water technology company, effective upon Rajendra’s retirement.

Al Levi

Al Levi: It was working when I left!

Watch your callback ratios.

7 Power Blog

May 4, 2020

It was working when I left!”

Climate Mats Rolled Out Prior to Concrete Pour

Radiant Comfort Report | May 2020

Installers find huge time savings with Climate Mat

Radiant system serves nearly 200,000 square feet of California Military Department building.

May 4, 2020

With an installation area of nearly 200,000 square feet, Viega Climate Mat is having a huge impact on a large job near Sacramento, California.

Josh Smith

COVID-19 tips for plumbing contractors: How to adjust your mindset and your marketing

May 1, 2020

By following the tips below, you can mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on your business and lay some groundwork that will make your company more successful in the long run.

Latest News

SBA accepting only Paycheck Protection Plan loan applications from small lenders until midnight on April 29

April 29, 2020

The SBA put out notice that until 11:59 p.m. EST on April 29, it will only accept Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from lenders with assets with less than $1 billion.

Ferguson announces trading update in response to COVID-19

April 29, 2020

Ferguson has released an update on how COVID-19 has impacted trading for the period of March 17 to March 31, 2020.

The Glitch

The Glitch and Fix: Duped by a loop

April 27, 2020

An installer pipes up the system shown in Figure 1. Its purpose is to provide two zones of space heating.

Tool Tips: Know before you go

April 24, 2020

We do gas and electric water heaters for lots of residential customers.

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Popular Stories

Right & wrong: Examining common design pitfalls, and how to optimize piping strategies

Daniel, a plumber with Jolly Plumbing, walking away from a Jolly work truck, a house in the background.

Meet the 2025 Residential Contractor of the Year: Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air

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Hindsight - From complex loops to clean headers: simplifying for reliability

Events

November 13, 2024

Future Proofing MEP: Navigating the 2026 High Efficiency Water Heating Standards

Join our deep dive into DOE’s new standards so you can future-proof your MEP practice.

EARN: 0.1 ASPE CEU; 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU*; 1 PDH

November 13, 2025

Smart Pumping Strategies for HVAC: Unlock Efficiency with Grundfos E-Pumps and Systems

Learn how to optimize energy use, improve system control, and simplify pump selection using the Grundfos SELECT tool.

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Products

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