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A duplex in Boca Raton, Florida, had numerous backups in its sewer lines. The 30-foot line started at 3 inches at the...
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News About Vivax-Metrotech, NIBCO, mSupply and More
Entry 396067Vivax-Metrotech expands with new facility in MalaysiaVivax-Metrotech announced a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malaysia. According to a company release, the...
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How to Get Rid of Your Customers: Don’t Use Drain Cleaning Tools
How many times have you heard people blame customers for not getting their work done? For example:
“If it weren’t for all these...
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Product News: Oatey, Webstone and Legend Fleet Solutions
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Oatey stainless steel Fix-It Repair RingsOatey has expanded its line of Fix-It Repair Rings with a new stainless steel version that...
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Rinnai Launches Consumer Campaign to Showcase Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters
Rinnai America Corporation, a leader in innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, has launched a nationwide advertising campaign designed to educate homeowners on...
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New Plumbing Study Indicates Higher Flow Velocities and Right-Sizing Design Strategies Key for Building Water Quality
According to a new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University, higher flow velocities and...
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Strategies for Keeping Commercial Projects on Schedule
Keeping a commercial plumbing project on schedule is no easy task. With so many trades working on the same site, plumbers often...
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United Rentals Launches New Confined Space Safety Training Program
United Rentals, Inc. recently announced the launch of its enhanced Confined Space Safety Training for Competent Persons Program. The updated course helps contractors...
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Fujitsu General America Launches HVAC Industry Podcast
Fujitsu General America has launched a podcast, Decoding HVAC, a new bi-weekly series from Fujitsu AIRSTAGE that aims to help professionals navigate...
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The Hidden Price of Losing Skilled Workers
Picture this situation: A skilled technician calls in their resignation tomorrow. What happens next? Jobs pile up, schedules get disrupted, your remaining...
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5 Reasons to Emphasize Work Safety Every Day
We all have reasons behind why we do what we do in life. What motivates one person may not be the same...
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Mentorship Allows You to Build Skills and Relationships on the Job Site
Contractors should strongly consider implementing a mentorship program within their companies, not only to build valuable skills, but also to foster strong...
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Contractor Shares His Wisdom in Homeowner Guidebook
Want to further endear yourself to customers and secure their loyalty? Take a page out of the Birdsongs' book. Literally.
Jason and Erin...
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Inspection Cameras Give California Contractor Good Look Inside Pipes to Gain Customer Confidence
A recent job perfectly showcases the value Rooter Hero gets from its RIDGID inspection camera systems.
A customer had a toilet issue and...
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Navigating Tariffs: A Survival Guide for Contractors
The tariff wars that are affecting the world economy are having an impact on contractors everywhere.
The ongoing uncertainty is pushing up prices...
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Annual Backflow Testing Basics
If you’re not licensed to test, repair and replace backflow assemblies you should immediately sign up through your local certification agency.
If you’re...
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Tool Helps Plumbers Right-Size Pipe Systems
A new ebook “Why Right-Sizing Water Calculations Matters” introduces readers to IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator, a free, science-based tool designed to simplify...
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The Effect of Water Disinfection Practices on Residential Plumbing
Homeowners expect plumbing systems being installed today to last for decades.
But if the past is any indication, the chemical composition of the...
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Contractor's Emphasis on Using Quality Parts, Vendors Reaps Benefits
Ever since Constantin Geambasu established Water Rehab in suburban Phoenix, he’s followed a simple but effective business mantra: quality counts.
That philosophy extends...















