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Jobsite Efficiency

Jobsite efficiency at the forefront of new PHVAC tool design

Growing labor shortage demands tools become smarter, more intuitive.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
July 12, 2021
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Man has been using tools since the dawn of time — or just the Stone Age, really. However, that’s still 2.6 million years of evolution from hammerstones, hand axes and more. Nowadays, plumbers and pipefitters count on their tools of the trade to get the job done and keep their customers happy and healthy. 


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job-site productivity

Plumbing tools to maximize job-site productivity

Manufacturers look at trends shaping tool design.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
July 1, 2020
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The plumbing industry is ever-changing, and plumbing contractors are striving to maximize productivity and minimize call backs. 


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Tool Tips

Tool Tips: Drain line flushing

Tool Tips — September 2019
September 20, 2019
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A lot of times a snake cable will just stir up the sludge and I have seen cables in clean-outs or manholes downstream where the pipe is still clogged.


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Tool Tips

Tool Tips: Going fishing

Tool Tips — August 2019
August 20, 2019
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When it comes to a well pump that has fallen off the pitless to the bottom of the well due to a broken adapter, it can cost a homeowner a lot to fix.


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Steve Richman

PM Profile: Steve Richman

Milwaukee Tool places focus on employees and customers.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
August 15, 2019
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Earlier this year, Plumbing & Mechanical attended Milwaukee Tool’s New Product Symposium in Milwaukee.


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Tool Tips

Tool Tips: Recycling a broken tool

July 24, 2019
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Tool Tips—July 2019


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The RIDGID K-45 Sink Machine

Smaller, faster, lighter tools shape plumbing market

Tool manufacturers help plumbers get the job done quicker, with less fatigue.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
July 8, 2019
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Plumbing and mechanical contractors wouldn’t be able to get the job done without the help of innovative, durable and ergonomic tools of the trade.


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Tool Tips

Tool Tips: PVC trap trick

Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
June 24, 2019
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Tool Tips—June 2019


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Tool Tips

Tool Tips: Tightening wing nuts

May 21, 2019
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Tool Tips—May 2019


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Tool Tips

Tool Tips: Potty Training Pads

April 16, 2019
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Tool Tips—April 2019


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