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July 2001 Features

Everything down to the 304 stainless steel bolts and washers that hold the truck together is designed to give years of optimal performance.

6,000 Parts, One Truck
And, that's only part of the show

Dollar-Wise Radiant
Winner - Hydronic Commercial
Radiant heating technology in the hands of knowledgeable professionals can provide superior comfort and value.

Keep It Simple
Hartwig Plumbing & Heating took home a System Showcase Award by keeping a radiant system as simple as possible.

Radiant Heating
Is There A Kink In The Growth?
Executive Director of the Radiant Panel Association, Larry Drake, takes a closer look at the possible slowdown for the radiant market.

Quality People, Quality Radiant
Hydronic Residential Over 3,000 sq. ft.
If you build high-quality craftsmanship into each job, awards will follow.

Warm Every Mountain
Hydronic Residential Under 3,000 sq. ft.
A company's close attention to detail helps owners "feel the warmth."

The Retrofit Of All Retrofits
Residential Retrofit
A little solar power goes a long way.

This Old New House
Hydronic Innovation
A special job requires a special comfort system.

Low Profile
Electric Radiant
As far as square footage goes, the Conference Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is one high profile site.

Radiant On A Grand Scale
Best Of Show
Making a huge job look easy takes careful planning.

Radiant With A Solar Boost
International
Using human and machine intelligence to build an efficient and reliable system.

PM's Best-Looking Truck Contest
Winners from three categories of this year's contest.

Managing Credit For Large Accounts
What do you do when an A/R monkey on your back becomes more like an 800-pound gorilla?

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July 2001 Columns

Our Undervalued Profession
Frank Blau
Our industry has too many contractors working at minimum wage levels - and yet too many consumers think we charge too much.

As The Zone Valve Closes. . .
John Siegenthaler
A more elegant solution to controlling differential pressure as zone valves close is to reduce the speed of the circulator.

The Truth About Arsenic
Julius Ballanco
Lower arsenic levels aren't quite the answer the mainstream media think it is.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Maurice Maio
An economic slowdown means you'll need to do more than just talk about ideas if you are going ensure satisfactory results.

'Why Didn't He Say Something To Me?'
Paul Ridilla
Your employees are your most valuable asset, and you need to hear what they are thinking.

Have I Told You Lately?
Ellen Rohr
"Just a plumber?!" Unfortunately, trades people have demonstrated their skills so deftly and with such ease that their accomplishments are grossly undervalued.

Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered
Jim Olsztynski
Blue collar bias prevails, so the pay stinks, and that's why wackos find work in the industry.

Off The Wall
July 2001
What follows is just a small sampling of the wisdom to be found every day at HeatingHelp.com.

PM Letters To The Editor
July 2001
Send your Letter To The Editor to PMmag@enteract.com.

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