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UK Plumber Hopes to Improve Sanitation at African Hospital
A plumber from the United Kingdom is swapping his work van for a scooter when he heads to Gambia this month.But there...
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Is Your Plumbing Business Prepared for a Crisis?
Heather Ripley, owner and founder of Ripley PR, a national agency that specializes in trades, has helped numerous service businesses through varying...
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Plumber Product News: Toto Intelligent, Self-Cleaning Toilet
The Neorest 750H intelligent toilet from Toto, winner of the iF International Award for design excellence, features intuitive sensor operation with auto-open/close...
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Coffee with Caleffi: Multiple Temperature Regulation in Hydronic Systems
Jody Samuell, manager of engineer education for Caleffi Hydronic Solutions, leads a free webinar “Multiple Temperature Regulation in Hydronic Systems” from noon...
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Sewer Cave-In Traps Oakland Plumber
A plumber in Oakland, California, survived being trapped up to his waist in sand and dirt in a 15-foot-deep hole for nearly...
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See the Latest Pipe Repair Products at WWETT 2016
Plumbers and drain cleaners looking to expand their business or get a leg up on the competition will want to explore the...
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Can Plumbing Contractors Control Unemployment Costs?
Can you control unemployment costs? Although the short answer is “yes,” there’s a lot more to it than that.First, plumbing contractors must...
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Brrrr, It’s Cold Outside!
The definition of “extreme cold” varies from region to region. In the South, near-freezing temperatures feel downright cold, while in the North...
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Demand for Plumbing Products to Reach $12.3B in 2019
U.S. demand for plumbing fixtures and fittings is forecast to rise 6.3 percent per year to $12.3 billion in 2019, spurred by...
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Like My Father Before Me, I’m a Working (Wo)man
I’ll never forget the first time I experienced overt sexism in the plumbing industry: “Husband or father?” was his first – and...
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And the Winner Is …
Frankie Balderama and his pink, 1997 Chevrolet Astro van took top honors in the 2015 Plumbers Alert Truck of the Year contest.Beginning...
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Plumber Product Spotlight: Creative Cleanout Covers Offer Alternative to Traditional Chrome
Custom clean-out covers from Creative Cleanout Covers are designed for homeowners and businesses looking to add a decorative touch to the traditional...
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Cool Plumber Trucks: Tim Rowe
Tim Rowe, owner of Rowe Plumbing and Drain in Vancouver, Washington, drives this good-looking 1997 Ford E350. A full-service company, Rowe specializes...



















