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phc09_2019

September 2019

Volume: 19
Edition: 9
Show Us Your Trucks! No matter their specialty, our readers love their trucks.

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Feature

What Is a DrainLock?

No, not everything washed into a drain will continue to flow into a sewer system.
September 5, 2019
Milton Duda
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One-piece Plastek DrainLock product provides tamper-proof solution to protect debris from entering drain line through floor sinks, mop sinks and area drains.
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Feature

Lima Co.: A Philly Success Story

Surviving two recessions, the plumbing and HVAC contractor turned its expertise to solving a condo building’s circulator pump problem.
September 5, 2019
Dan Vastyan
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During the mid-’70s, our country was in the throes of a significant recession. While most firms were running scared and recoiling their resources, a fellow by the name of Bill Gates embarked on his dream — a company he named Microsoft. Most people know of his success story. 
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Feature

Zurn Expands Connected Products

Zurn Connected Plumbing Products provides better maintenance based on real-time data.
September 5, 2019
Steve Smith
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Instead of commercial end-users and contractors checking on their installed plumbing products, how about letting those products check in with them?
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Construction Technology

Smart Building Doesn’t Mean Cost-Effective

Buildings are increasingly becoming smarter and more efficient, but achieving energy and cost savings is still remarkably inefficient.
September 5, 2019
Brian Antonsen
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Buildings are increasingly becoming smarter and more efficient, but achieving energy and cost savings is still remarkably inefficient.
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Your Business

That Was Easy

The customer may think his repair situation is a piece of cake, but you know better.
September 5, 2019
Sean McCormack
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The customer may think his repair situation is a piece of cake, but you know better.
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Legal Pipeline

Resolving Disputes Under Prompt Payment Statutes

Be mindful of the governing prompt payment statute in the jurisdiction where the project is located.
September 5, 2019
Steven Nudelman
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Prompt payment statutes come in a variety of “flavors,” depending on the type of project (public or private), the location of the project (i.e., which state) and the nature of the project (state or federal).
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The Future is Now

Another Moonshot

The world is changing faster than we think as climate change becomes more pervasive.
September 3, 2019
BF Nagy
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Although the private sector is the primary landscape for economic and cultural disruption, we are becoming less naïve about the role of governments, especially local governments, as catalysts for the needed changes.
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Contractor Profit Advantage

Cheap Ain’t Cheap

Excellence may cost more to produce, but it pays higher dividends.
September 5, 2019
Richard DiToma
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As a child, I was told, “‘Ain’t’ ain’t in the dictionary.” I was instructed to use the contraction isn’t (is not) instead. But, with time being what it is and change always around us, and humans colloquially changing the English language — ain’t, right or wrong, has become integrated into the English language. 
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Momentum Building Marketing

PR Unplugged

Don’t forget to use real-world marketing strategies that get results.
September 5, 2019
Heather Ripley
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Do you know someone who refuses to use digital marketing to boost their business? Perhaps this person says they don’t have time for online or they believe the traditional ways are enough for them.
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Business Uncomlicated

Is It Time?

Succession planning, assisted living and other awkward life conversations.
September 5, 2019
Ellen Rohr
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Succession planning, assisted living and other awkward life conversations.
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Contractor Stories

Not Once

Promoting your business is good, but having people attracted to it makes the sale so much easier.
September 5, 2019
Stephen Minnich
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Not once have I asked for the sale when on a sales call. What? Yup, it’s true. I was always confident I’d have a pretty good shot at getting the job without having to ask. 
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Radiant Insider

Our Future Energy Sources

Those in the heating and cooling comfort industry should pay close attention to the everchanging cost and availability of energy.
September 5, 2019
Bob Hot Rod Rohr
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Allow me to share some thoughts about energy in general, and what’s got my attention in particular. 
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Products

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PRIER P-754 Hot & Cold Hydrant

PRIER P-754 Hot & Cold Hydrant

July 9, 2019
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Borrowing the quality, design and function of the C-634 and the single-dial temperature control technology of the residential TrueTemp Single-Handle Hot & Cold Hydrant, the P-754 offers the best of both worlds to provide a better solution for tempered water in a commercial application.
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Fluidmaster Pro-Series Flappers

Fluidmaster Pro-Series Flappers

August 21, 2019
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Exclusively designed for plumbing professionals, Pro Series Flappers are built to last with Microban technology protection that actively inhibits bacteria growth that contributes to flapper breakdown.


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Plastek DrainLock

Plastek DrainLock

August 2, 2019
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Plastek DrainLock products provide a tamper-proof solution to protect food particles, unwanted waste and debris from entering and plugging drain lines.


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HeatLink F1960 PEX-a Expansion System

HeatLink F1960 PEX-a Expansion System

August 1, 2019
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The company has launched its new F1960 PEX-a Potable Water Expansion System featuring PureLink Plus PEX-a tubing, high performance polymer (HPP) fittings and multiport tees, no lead (Eco)brass fittings, and PEX-a expansion rings.
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