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Water Heater Repair Tutorial: Temperature Sensors, Erratic Combustion and Thermal Switches
One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank-type water heater.
So far I have covered initial troubleshooting...
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Using Subcontractors to Achieve Business Success
In this industry there is oftentimes a push for diversification. A desire to be a one-stop shop and be equipped to handle...
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Water Heater Repair Tutorial: Thermocouples, Piezos and Pilot Lights
One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank-type water heater.
In the first two articles of this...
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Where Would We Be Without Plumbers?
What plumbers and drain cleaners do for the environment and public health is astounding.
In fact, studies show that fresh running water is...
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Drawing Young People to the Plumbing Trade
Phrases like “skilled labor shortage” and “skilled worker deficit” cause anxiety and dread for construction trade business owners and operators.
Finding skilled workers,...
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Snakes in the Bathroom
Imagine this: You walk into the restroom only to find a snake peeking its head out of the toilet. That's what happened at...
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Water Heater Repair Tutorial: Tank and Gas Control Issues
One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank-type water heater.
In the first article I looked at...
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10 Commandments for Sewer and Drain Cleaners
Every profession should have its 10 Commandments — the top 10 rules to live by. Here are Spartan Tool’s 10 commandments for...
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Business Insurance Shopping Tips
Business insurance is a complicated subject for even veteran business owners. Its complexity gets exacerbated because we don’t trade in it every...
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Pipe-Freezing Kit Repairs Water Systems Without Draining
The Cold-Shot Pipe Freezing Kit from General Pipe Cleaners lets you repair an operating water system — without draining waterlines, sprinkler systems...
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Water Heater Repair Tutorial: Initial Troubleshooting Tips
One of the most basic skills a plumber should have is repairing a tank-type water heater.
Older models of tank-type water heaters have...
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The New Spartan Revolution Drain Cleaning Machine is a Game Changer
Spartan Tool and Picote Solutions are pleased to announce the launch of the Spartan Revolution, a high-speed, flexible shaft drain cleaning machine....
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Quick Spotlight on the HotJet II Trailer Jetter
The HotJet II is the bestselling hot- and cold-water drainline cleaner from HotJet USA featuring a 35 hp Vanguard engine by Toyota...
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Brawny Jetter Packs a Punch to Break Up Tough Blockages
A two-building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, office complex suffered constant sewer line backups.
Local topography forced the facility’s new 300-foot sewer line into an...
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Alternatives To Consider If Traditional Business Lending Isn’t an Option
No two businesses are exactly alike, and yet there are a few things that every business needs in order to function. At...
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Staying Safe in Confined Spaces
The keys to safe confined-space entry are thorough training, planning and preparedness. Learn how your team can take on confined spaces in...
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Beware of Exploding Toilets in a Thunderstorm
A recent incident in Florida provides some education that you can pass on to customers: Plumbing can explode in a lightning storm.
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When Marketing Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing
When the leads are hot and the phone’s ringing off the hook, it’s easy to get greedy and want to keep the...















