Plumbing and Mechanical

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2024 June

The June 2024 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical features our 2024 Rep of the Year: Davenport Associates, heat pump water trends, the need for acidic condensate neutralizers, and much more!

Columnists

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Plumber And Apprentice Fitting Central Heating
Guest Editorial | Dan Pickel

Enhancing employee, professional and organizational growth through skilled trade certifications

Certifications offer an opportunity for continuous education after trade school.
Dan Pickel
June 12, 2024

The skilled trades industry is evolving as more Gen Z workers choose trades over college. Efforts to obtain certifications through learning modules and hands-on training are becoming integrated into daily work routines, helping tradespeople build long-lasting careers and enabling businesses to succeed.



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Service Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

4 things you must do to justify a higher price

Best practices for earning more revenue.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 10, 2024

In every market, some companies offer low-priced products, while others offer high-priced premium products. If you want to justify a higher price, here are four things you must do.


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Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Learning other trades is a necessity

All in a day’s work for a plumbing contractor.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
June 5, 2024

Since the 1980s, my father's business has focused on wet heating systems, particularly hot water and steam. We still specialize in this area today, but occasionally encounter tasks that require expertise beyond our specialty.


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Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

What's in your tool bag?

Ensure your team is properly outfitted with the tools they need to get the job done.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
May 31, 2024

As a PHVAC apprentice, I was required to purchase my own tools. With no help from my employers, I remember some mighty thin paychecks. I never forgot the financial strain that caused, so when I became a business owner, I set up tool purchasing accounts for employees and created a supportive work environment.


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Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Do you understand hydraulic separation?

A simple but powerful design tool.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 29, 2024

Primary/secondary piping is a way to achieve hydraulic separation by connecting multiple hydronic circuits with their own circulators to prevent interference. Using a pair of closely spaced tees is a common method to achieve this.


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Cover Story

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Plumbing & Mechanical 2024 Rep of the Year: Davenport Associates

Rep agency focuses on employees’ health and well-being.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 6, 2024

Davenport Associates in Wallingford, Connecticut, has excelled in investing in employee skills and creating a culture of continuous learning to succeed. They have earned recognition as Plumbing & Mechanical's 2024 Manufacturers' Rep of the Year for their proactive talent development and succession planning.


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Feature Articles

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