Plumbing and Mechanical

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2022 August

The August 2022 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical features the 2022 Mechanical Contractor of the Year, commercial water heating trends, and much more.

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Mastering the art of scheduling

Adam Cory: Mastering the art of scheduling and quoting

Increase business agility and profits by streamlining processes.
Adam Cory
August 8, 2022
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For those not directly connected to the field service industry, it might be surprising to learn that many technicians in this space do not have the tools or information available to make quotes on the spot and still struggle with finding transparent solutions for scheduling — resulting in delays and lost business.


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Storm clouds

Brad Williams: Mid-year state of the market

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Brad Williams
August 5, 2022
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During JP Morgan’s investor day, investors heard optimistic tones coming from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who referred to our situation as “Strong economy, big storm clouds,” and went on to explain “I’m calling it storm clouds because they’re storm clouds. They may dissipate.” Dimon, who is known for his keen eye on the market, added that a recession is possible, but it would be unlike past downturns because of the unique mix of economic conditions we see ourselves in today.


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training

Matt Michel: 8 steps of feature/benefit training

Start small and watch the sales flow.
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Matt Michel
August 4, 2022
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You would never send your plumbers into the field without training and tools, right? What about the necessary sales training? Here is a simple 8-step approach that you can weave into your weekly service meetings to boost your team’s effectiveness in promoting add-ons.


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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
August 3, 2022
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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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customer service

Dan Holohan: Making mistakes

It’s just what I do
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Dan Holohan
August 1, 2022
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Some years ago, a wholesaler hired me to do a seminar in a New England hotel for about 100 of his contractor customers. After the seminar, the owner of the company invited me and a bunch of his employees out for a nice dinner. There were about 15 of us.


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New Products

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Milwaukee Valve grooved-end butterfly valves
Product Focus: PVF

Milwaukee Valve grooved-end butterfly valves

August 8, 2022
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For installation into grooved piping systems, get hip to Milwaukee Valve’s grooved-end butterfly valve line — a fab addition to its existing high-performance and resilient-seated butterfly valve family, the company says.


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HYMAX Pro Dedicated Size Coupling
Product Focus: PVF

Mueller dedicated coupling

August 9, 2022
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The HYMAX Pro Dedicated Size Coupling, also known as flexible couplings, is engineered for new construction projects to provide an easy and safe means of joining same-size plain end pipes without the need for welding and/or special pipe fittings.


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NIBCO 585HP ball valve
Product Focus: PVF

NIBCO ball valve

August 10, 2022
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The NIBCO 585HP, designed for commercial and industrial applications, allows for easier installation, adjustability and long service life, the company says.


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GF Piping Systems ductile iron fitting
Product Focus: PVF

GF Piping Systems ductile iron fitting

August 4, 2022
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The new LOKX System Ductile Iron Fitting from GF Piping Systems features an internal self-restraining gasket that eliminates pipe-to-pipe and pipe-to-fitting separation, even at high pressures. 


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Bee Valve Push-in tube fittings
Product Focus: PVF

Bee Valve Push-in tube fittings

August 3, 2022
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Bee Valve Push-in fittings feature FDA/NSF compliance, are quick and easy to use and re-use, and are resistant to inorganic chemicals, oils, fats and synthetic detergents, the company says.


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Matco-Norca tapping valve
Product Focus: PVF

Matco-Norca tapping valve

August 1, 2022
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The new 225TV Tapping Valve is available in sizes 4"-12". This resilient wedge valve, with a 250 psi-rated water working pressure, has interior and exterior fusion bonded epoxy coating to AWWA C550 standards.


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