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Home » Authors » Dave Yates

Articles by Dave Yates

U.S. power grid

Dave Yates: The U.S. power grid is not ready to handle the increased demand for electricity

Are we idiot-proof?
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
November 4, 2022

Common sense runs through our veins and helps us avoid idiotic, absurd edicts handed down by well-intentioned, but seriously misguided politicians. The fact is, I’ve always felt that common sense, along with training and knowledge, often handed down from generation to generation, guides our hands and minds as we toil at PHVAC issues.


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money, finance

Dave Yates column: Who pays for this?

Government handouts send the wrong message to student loan borrowers.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
October 6, 2022

Like all of you, we never took on debt when borrowing money without first projecting the financial burden those obligations presented, and we certainly did not borrow beyond our ability to pay back the loan(s).


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Greywater reuse system

Dave Yates column: Use water twice?

Greywater reuse systems offer solutions to areas facing water scarcity.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
September 5, 2022

On its face, that makes perfect sense — especially given the severe drought facing so many areas of our country right now. And why not? Greywater draining from bathtubs, showers, lavatory sinks, automatic clothes washers and laundry tubs is not contaminated with fecal matter or urine, so why not use greywater twice?


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evolution of power tools

Dave Yates: The evolution of power tools

Cordless tools make it easier to avoid OHSHA violations.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
August 3, 2022

All of my employees and I were sitting in our trucks eating lunch when the OSHA inspectors arrived on the commercial job site, which was a two-story addition to a nursing home. Talk about fear — the other trades and general contractor’s employees about had a coronary!


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How to lose customers

Dave Yates: How to lose customers

Ensure your team is staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
July 8, 2022

Customers can be a fickle lot. You do your best for them, but they move on in spite of your fair pricing and Johnny-on-the-spot response times.


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Invest in yourself and your future

Dave Yates: Want to make more money?

Invest in yourself and your future by adding to your knowledge base.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
June 3, 2022
Dave Yates performs backflow testing

Backflow prevention: The last line of defense for plumbing system safety

Backflow testers hold one of the most important roles in safeguarding water supplies.
John Vastyan
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
May 16, 2022

Two facets of building infrastructure have gained close attention in the wake of widespread disease: Indoor air quality and water quality within commercial structures. Adding to the problem of providing clean water, globally, are challenges posed by an aging municipal and commercial infrastructure.


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Cash is King

Dave Yates: Tips for recession-proofing your business

Cash is king
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
May 4, 2022

How much money do you have in the bank? I’m talking about your business primarily, but your personal cash reserves can become an important tool to temporarily support your business.


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Don’t over-tighten your flare joints

Dave Yates: ID vs. OD and flare joints

Don’t over-tighten your flare joints.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
April 5, 2022

The fun of being an apprentice starts with a steep learning curve. 


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Boundaries 24/7/365 operating
CONTRACTOR’S CORNER

Dave Yates: Boundaries

Operating 24/7/365 can take a toll.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
March 4, 2022

Where do you draw the line? That’s easy if you’re a one-person shop. Telephone rings; it’s 2:30 a.m. The clock face comes into focus as you reach for the phone.

“My faucet is dripping and the noise is keeping me awake. How soon can you be here?”(Seriously?)


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