Dan Holohan: Pumps or circulators? Never stop asking questions. Dan Holohan September 23, 2020 I started out in the business working for a manufacturers’ rep on the Isle of Long. Read More
John Siegenthaler: Due diligence Detailing a “2-pipe” buffer tank. John Siegenthaler, P.E. September 22, 2020 Most buffer tanks used in hydronic systems are piped in a “4-pipe” configuration.Read More
Al Levi: Attitude versus behavior: What’s the difference? Let go of the broken method of paying attention to attitudes. Al Levi September 21, 2020 Bad attitudes are everywhere, or so it would appear. In most cases, it is based on nothing other than your opinion. Read More
Letters to the Editor: September 2020 September 3, 2020 Check out Plumbing & Mechanical's letters to the editor for September 2020!Read More
Nicole Krawcke: There’s always room for improvement Set aside time this month to learn something new. Nicole Krawcke September 2, 2020 I’m normally a voracious reader — of anything fiction. Actually, I’m a huge science fiction and fantasy nerd. Read More
Codes Corner: COVID-19 measures; IAPMO codes and standards The public depends on plumbing codes and standards to keep it safe. Hugo Aguilar, P.E. August 31, 2020 Since 1926, IAPMO has protected the public’s health and safety through its codes and standards activities. Read More
Matt Michel: Stop plumbing now Get out of the truck and build a business. Matt Michel August 28, 2020 Plumbing is what you do. It’s what you are good at. You are proud of that LMP designation, and should be. Now, it’s time to stop plumbing. Read More
Dave Yates: ABS or PVC? Better to be on the safe side. Dave Yates August 27, 2020 Forty-eight years ago, as a plumbing apprentice, we used ABS schedule 40 piping and fittings for DWV work. Read More
Kenny Chapman: Build a team of “in-home experts” Train your front line to understand the fact they are true experts. Kenny Chapman August 26, 2020 Right now, there is a lot of confusion in the world. People don’t necessarily know which “experts” to trust or what to believe. Read More
Dan Holohan: Sell what they ask for It’s not about you. It’s about them. Dan Holohan August 25, 2020 Each year, on the day after Thanksgiving, we celebrate Black Friday. Read More