Charging $85/tech hour does not make sense (or dollars and cents). But not knowing your true cost of operation and the proportionate hourly cost is insane. Identifying and calculating your true cost per tech hour varies dependent upon tech abilities and geographic locations. 

Why aren’t we trying harder to make steam heating systems more efficient? It seems to me we can reduce the size of most steam boilers and, at the same time, reduce their carbon footprint.

The codes covering higher-pressure natural gas distribution systems are CFR-2011 Title 49, Volume 3, Part 192, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards and ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.

Annually, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) gathers industry professionals to present insights, new products, trending solutions and more. This year, from June 17-20, the conference and expo will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, in San Antonio. 

In partnership with the PHCC Association, Fluidmaster will match the scholarship recipient with a plumbing job and formal training to become a certified plumber.

Attendees spent the day at several different stations throughout the facility learning about various products and undergoing boiler and hydronic system training.

In each city, presenter Robb Best led attendees through four-hour courses that gave them solid takeaways to better engage with customers and increase sales.

Mark Roth, Goodway sales director, will discuss the basics of industrial boilers, the importance of cleaning and preventative maintenance, how to determine whether mechanical or chemical cleaning is the best solution for a facility, and more.

Everett was an employee for Zurn Industries at the Zurn Wilkins location for 34 years before his passing in November 2018.