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Snow is a 4-letter Word

But It Means Money in the Bank for You

Jen Anesi

October 27, 2014

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With another cold, snowy winter likely coming our way, your customers may be more ready to upgrade than you think.

Propane prices have spiked in recent weeks, with the national average exceeding $4 per gallon and some regions reporting prices greater than $5 per gallon.

Energy Shortage Triples Propane Prices

Frigid Weather, Temperatures Cripple Supplies in Midwest, Northeast US

Matt Bishop

February 24, 2014

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A gallon of the liquefied, flammable hydrocarbon (HC) gas that sold for $1 last year has risen nearly four-fold in cost.

Planning to Make It Through the Fall

Cherie Preville

August 31, 2012

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Are you ready to start the heating season? Plan ahead for technician training, maintenance supplies, and customer interactions.

Obituary: Edward R. Hardison

March 26, 2012

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Edward R. Hardison passed away Dec. 15, 2011, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

TOPP Portable Air: Indirect-Fired Temporary Heater

March 19, 2012

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Producing 700,000 Btuh of heat, the Safe-Heat IDF-700 indirect-fired temporary heater can operate on diesel, natural gas, or propane fuel for maximum convenience. According to the manufacturer, the unique recirculation design of the temporary heater offers users the ability to pull return air, increasing its efficiency.

PexUniverse.com Adds Electric Radiant Heating Products

March 5, 2012

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PexUniverse.com, an online seller of plumbing and heating supplies, has announced the addition of new electric radiant heating product lines, including electric pipe heating cables, electric radiant floor heating cables, and electric radiant floor heating mats.

Real-Life Wet Heat Success Stories

John R. Hall

February 20, 2012

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This article takes a look at three special projects that involved hydronic heating and how each contractor solved his client’s problem by choosing the proper design and equipment for each job — and how these jobs may give other HVAC contractors some insight into how they can sell wet heat to their own clients.

Dates Changed for China Trade Show

February 6, 2012

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ISH China and CIHE, the China International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning, announced a change in date for its 2012 show.

Monday, Jan. 23, 2012: Watts Radiant Shows New Under Floor Heating Plate

January 23, 2012

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Watts Radiant is showing FlexPlate™, a new type of under floor heating plate. The primary material in the plate is a specially processed natural graphite, giving FlexPlate unique heat conduction properties.