The ecobee3 from ecobee is compatible with 93% of North American residential heating and cooling systems.

Long wire and pipe runs, plaster of Paris, clean jobsite

Plumbing & Mechanical columnist, business consultant and former contractor Al Levi released a new book, “The 7-Power Contractor: Run Your Contracting Business with Less Stress and More Success.”

Plumbing and mechanical contractors need to embrace automation because it never gets tired, sleeps or calls in sick.

Contractors should meet with other contractors and other trades to share ideas and solutions to problems.

The event drew 386 companies (112 plumbing contractors) and 996 attendees (285 plumbing contractors).

A total of 247 attendees learned leadership skills that will help them inspire future leaders in their plumbing companies.

Greenlee Textron’s 628 and 648 Carbide Cutter sets feature six cutter sizes ranging from 7/8” to 2 1/2”.

Klein Tools’ Test & Measurement product line offers professional clamp meters and multimeters, as well as test kits.

E Instruments’ BTU900-C Combustion & Safety Analyzer features field-replaceable sensors for easy diagnostics and replacements.