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Re: When a salt-based water softener won’t cut it

Bob Mader — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:38:16 -0000

The background information for the article came from two of the manufacturers featured in the story

Re: Radiant Cooling Makes a Stand in New Mexico

Bob Mader — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:10:43 -0000

Radiant Panel Association members, take note.

Re: Software solutions from Trane and Carrier

Bob Mader — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:09:57 -0000

You can't beat ACCA's Manual J.

Re: Plumber's truck not just for hauling tools

Bob Mader — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:20:56 -0000

That's from Plumber's Success International, which is a best practices group run by Clockwork Home Services, the same outfit that owns the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise.

Re: Does pool need own gas line?

Bob Mader — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:18:27 -0000

Jeff,
I'm going to refer your question to Dave Yates.
Bob Mader

Re: Why aren't you licensed?

Bob Mader — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:10:06 -0000

Mike,
As imperfect as the system may be, passing a journeyman's or master plumber's exam is the only way we have for separating the wheat from the chaff. You may know what you're doing but there are too many others who aren't licensed precisely because they can't pass a test. Personally, I think no license is just a symptom of a bunch of other problems, such as no bonding, no insurance, no training, not showing up on time, rusty trucks, techs who look like prison escapees, you name it.

Re: New PHCC president: Recruit more women plumbers

Bob Mader — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:52:14 -0000

Susan, I've never heard a number? Readers?

Re: Great John vs Big John

Bob Mader — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:42:41 -0000

Buying a wall-mounted commode is not as easy as just buying one, although I'm sure you could get one from a plumbing wholesaler. Your sewer line, however, would have to be in the wall and not in the floor, as is the case in 99.9% of most homes. A wall-mounted toilet is rear discharge and most residential toilets are bottom discharge. You also can't hang a toilet from a couple of studs. You need to install what's called a fixture carrier inside the wall. It's steel framework that holds the toilet.

Re: Low-Flush Toilets Take Bean Curd Test

Bob Mader — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:39:18 -0000

Rex, I'm surprised that the retailer from whom you bought the toilet did not have a user's guide with it in the box. Any such guide would have to come from the manufacturer of the toilet.