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The glitch

The Glitch and Fix: Subtle differences

The Glitch and Fix: November 2018
John Siegenthaler 200x200 author headshot on a white background.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
November 27, 2018

An installer needs to provide heat from a conventional gas-fired boiler to a large buffer tank. The tank is necessary because of a highly zoned distribution system.


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Tool Tips: Descaling manifolds

November 27, 2018

Tool Tips—November 2018


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Choosing Tankless AOSmith

Tank vs. tankless water heating — what's the right choice?

There are many applications where tankless technology is a logical choice.
Arthur Smith
November 27, 2018

When helping homeowners choose between tank-type and tankless water heaters for a specific application, it’s advisable to get an impartial recommendation from a manufacturer that offers both technologies.


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Food waste disposers are present in three-quarters of all American homes

What plumbers should know about food waste disposers

The benefits of food waste disposers are numerous.
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
November 27, 2018

Pros can benefit from selling and installing this popular household appliance.


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Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate, and Matt Koop, vice president of The New Flat Rate

PM Profile: The New Flat Rate's Danielle Putnam and Matt Koop

New event encourages contractors to ask, ‘Why?’
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
November 21, 2018

The New Flat Rate’s Danielle Putnam and Matt Koop help their members think outside the box.


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The type of tankless water heater

How to install a tankless water heater

Follow these guidelines to make installing a tankless water heater as simple as possible.
Jason Fleming
November 14, 2018

Long recognized in Europe and Asia as a major energy- and space-saving solution, tankless water heaters have begun to make significant inroads in the North American market.


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Cargo vans that work for you

Cargo vans that work for you

Manufacturers unveil model year 2019 cargo vans and talk work-vehicle and accessory trends.
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
November 13, 2018

In just the past five years, cargo vans have undergone significant improvements — some obvious, such as increased fuel efficiency and connectivity, and others less obvious, such as improved safety features and total cost of ownership.


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The evolution of the cargo van

The evolution of the cargo van

Users must take safety into consideration when upfitting these work vehicles.
Bob Raybuck
November 13, 2018

Today’s cargo van has evolved, with many OEMs offering a variety of roof heights, lengths and towing capacities.


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Tool Tips: Removing a lead poured joint

October 29, 2018

Tool Tips—October 2018


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Jeff Biesboer of Cox Plumbing Co.

Plumber of the Month: Jeff Biesboer

October 25, 2018

Honoring the plumbing and pipefittings technicians who are performing exemplary work in the field, day in and day out.


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