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Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Help your techs improve client connection

Provide the highest level of service and professionalism.
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Kenny Chapman
September 24, 2020

If you’ve owned or managed an in-home service business for any amount of time, you know there are always opportunities for growth in multiple areas within your company. 


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Dan Holohan

Dan Holohan: Pumps or circulators?

Never stop asking questions.
Dan Holohan
September 23, 2020

I started out in the business working for a manufacturers’ rep on the Isle of Long. 


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Water Faucet

New criteria in drinking water standard tightens lead leaching allowance for plumbing products

September 22, 2020
Joint committee governing NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 lowers maximum allowable limits of leached lead from plumbing endpoint devices.
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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Due diligence

Detailing a “2-pipe” buffer tank.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 22, 2020

Most buffer tanks used in hydronic systems are piped in a “4-pipe” configuration.


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Dave Viola

Dave Viola to succeed Russ Chaney as IAPMO CEO

September 21, 2020

Viola has more than 25 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry. 


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The 7-Power Contractor

Al Levi: Attitude versus behavior: What’s the difference?

Let go of the broken method of paying attention to attitudes.
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Al Levi
September 21, 2020

Bad attitudes are everywhere, or so it would appear. In most cases, it is based on nothing other than your opinion. 


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PHCCCONNECT2020 keynote speakers

Meet the PHCCCONNECT2020 keynote speakers

The virtual event will be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 1.
September 18, 2020

This year’s annual PHCCCONNECT conference will feature two keynote speakers: U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré (retired) and Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.


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PHCCCONNECT2020 schedule

PHCCCONNECT2020's virtual event

The online programs will be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 1.
September 18, 2020

On Sept. 30-Oct. 1, the online program will be full of education and networking opportunities. Click to check out the full schedule.


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The Glitch

The Glitch & Fix: Multiple boiler blues

September 17, 2020

A multiple boiler system is set up as shown in Figure 1. The objective is to add heat to the system in three on/off stages. 


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Tool Tips: A Common Drainage Issue

September 16, 2020

I have seen and experienced draining a water heater for replacement, and the drain is clogged and won’t let out any water.


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