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Explosive hydrocarbon refrigerants

R-22 replacement has its pros and cons.

August 1, 2012

Has it come to this? Well, not yet, but possibly soon! I recently read an article telling of how some companies are marketing a hydrocarbon refrigerant to replace R-22 in air conditioners, and they are marketing it to consumers, not HVACR supply houses.

Letter From The ASA President - The growth continues

ASA is on pace to surpass a variety of yearly goals.

July 1, 2012

Dear Industry Colleagues, Serving as ASA president throughout the course of the past several months has been quite a learning experience. In addition to having the unique opportunity of working closely with association leadership and staff, I have also enjoyed the privilege of representing ASA at various industry events during this time.

Tackling an 8,000-lb. gorilla

How to use your inventory and warehouse to compete with Amazon Supply.

Dick Friedman

July 1, 2012

Amazon Supply, a new 8,000-lb. gorilla, has taken aim at many of the customers of PHCP supply houses. Amazon Supply is a separate unit, not an extension of the Amazon consumer side, and uses its own business-oriented website.

The first 20 minutes

Be prepared when that new customer walks through the door.

Hank Darlington

July 1, 2012

The first 20 minutes with a client, especially a new client, is probably the most important time you can spend with them. There are lots of things that should happen in that first face-to-face time with the client.

Garson Plumbing Supplies was a longtime fixture in the Bronx section of New York

A happy ending.

Mike Miazga

July 1, 2012

Noah Garson didn’t intend to get into the family plumbing and heating wholesale business. His father, Murray, and uncle, Irvin, started Garson Plumbing Supplies in 1947 after growing tired of working at the post office. They went to the local library and researched possible careers and found the plumbing supply field to be the most desirable.

Wise advice

Fiscally sound management is key for smaller businesses.

July 1, 2012

At the end of each of my columns, there’s a note with my email address and the absolutely true comment that I love hearing from you.

The neglected 'V' in residential HVAC

Bathroom and range hood fans can help increase indoor air quality.

Jim Wheeler

July 1, 2012

Our industry talks a lot about indoor air quality, and whenever engineers design a commercial, institutional or industrial building, great care is usually taken to ensure proper air movement and ventilation.

Get in the know

Wholesalers should be up-to-date on revised OSHA chemical regulations.

Mary Prahler

June 1, 2012

Currently, workplaces in the United States function under the Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 as published in the Code of Federal Regulations on March 11, 1994 - also referred to as HCS 1994.

Energy mismanagement

Effectively heating multi-family buildings can be tricky.

June 1, 2012

So I’m in Europe and telling these nice guys about my 77-year-old Aunt Lucy and how she moved into her studio apartment on Second Ave. in New York City back when J.F.K. was just taking the oath of office.

Making a big difference

Your generosity helps The Storehouse of World Vision thrive.

Mike Miazga

June 1, 2012

For years, I have driven by this church. It’s one that reminds me of the old “Little House on the Prairie” schoolhouse church. Yes, I was an avid “Little House on the Prairie” viewer as a kid.