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01 PM 0823 CLMN Kenny Chapman
The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

Authenticity creates abundance in business

Understanding what it means to lead with authenticity.
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Kenny Chapman
August 3, 2023

The challenge for most of us can be identifying how we foster an abundance mindset—a key ingredient to achieving success—in our daily lives and workplace cultures.


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Heating Help | Dan Holohan

The Wallies hash out advice for younger generations

Advice for newbies?
Dan Holohan
August 2, 2023

Not long ago, Ray asked the Wallies who post daily on The Wall at HeatingHelp.com what advice they would give someone just starting out in this business. Here’s some of what they had to say. There’s a lot of street-smart experience here.


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August 2, 2023

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01 PM 0823 CLM John Siegenthaler feature
Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Relays and switches — part two

Building the brains for custom hydronics systems.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 1, 2023

Last month, we covered the basics of classifying switches and relays based on poles and throws. Once you learn these, it’s easy to apply switches and relays to create “hard-wired” control logic - part two.


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IRA reduces cost barriers for geothermal heating and cooling

Tax credits, rebates and accelerated depreciation help make geothermal a more attractive option.
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Joe Parsons
July 26, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has delivered good news in the form of federal income tax credits and accelerated depreciation deductions that help make geothermal a more attractive option.



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01 PM 0723 Tips CPVC pipes feature

Tips for installing and servicing CPVC pipes

Getting the most out of CPVC plumbing systems
Jonathan Simon
July 24, 2023

When installed properly and protected from incompatible chemicals, CPVC can deliver years of reliable service in even the most aggressive water conditions. Get tips on installing and servicing CPVC pipes.


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01 PM 0723 Heat Pumps 10 Best Practices

10 best practices for installing heat pumps

As heat pump adoption grows, plumbing contractors need to understand the basics of how to install and service products.
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David Rames
July 19, 2023

It is more important than ever for plumbing and HVAC contractors to understand best practices for seamless and easy heat pump installations, so here are 10 basics.


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New tools increase plumbing efficiency, productivity

Advancements in underground technologies offer plumbers additional revenue opportunities.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 17, 2023

How does the saying go? “A man is only as good as the tools in his toolbox?”


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Editorial Opinion

Nicole Krawcke: Use exit interviews to strengthen your plumbing company

Improve your company processes and better your hiring process by gathering important information from employees on their way out.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 13, 2023

In my years in the workforce, I’ve had jobs with amazing bosses and managers. On the flip side, I’ve also had terrible managers who made me question whether or not I wanted to stay in that organization.


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Guest Editorial | David Ratliff

Water shortages series: Water shortage solutions

Part Three in a series exploring water shortages and possible solutions.
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David Ratliff
July 12, 2023

There is no one solution to the issue of water shortages. If the discussion is about helping people get fresh water, most will initially think of water wells as the primary solution.


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