Alabama Contractor Fall 2019
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Associated Plumbing - Heating - Cooling <strong>Contractor</strong>s of <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
<strong>Contractor</strong><br />
ALABAMA<br />
The APHCC of <strong>Alabama</strong> is dedicated to the<br />
promotion, advancement, education and<br />
training of the industry, for the protection of<br />
our environment, and the health, safety, and<br />
comfort of society.<br />
FALL <strong>2019</strong><br />
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Message from the PHCC Executive Vice President Michael Copp<br />
Five Generations Equal Five Preferred Communication Styles<br />
Improving the Efficiency and Reliability of Water Systems with Variable Speed Pumps and Pressure Sensors<br />
Judge Strikes Down Association Health Plan (AHP) Rule<br />
EPA’s New Tech Report on Residential Air Cleaner Technologies Raises Awareness of Ozone Danger<br />
PHCC of <strong>Alabama</strong> Annual Trade Show Oct. 16<br />
Basic Principles for Sizing Grease Interceptors<br />
Students Say Unclean Restrooms Impact Their Perception of School<br />
PHCC Recognizes Bradford White as Highest Strategic Partner Category<br />
New Edition of Plumbing 401 Textbook Available<br />
Special Thanks to Our Associate Members<br />
BEAKING NEWS: <strong>Alabama</strong> PHCC and Construction Education Foundation of <strong>Alabama</strong> Partnership for Educational Program<br />
APHCC of <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
Officers<br />
PRESIDENT:<br />
Rick Thomason PHC<br />
1634A Montgomery Highway, Suite 162<br />
Hoover, AL 35216<br />
205-822-0597<br />
Advertiser Directory<br />
Bradford White (bwforthepro.com) 2<br />
FastEst, Inc. (fastest-inc.com) 17<br />
Kolbi Pipe Marker Co. (kolbipipemarkers.com) 6<br />
Liberty Pumps (libertypumps.com) 24<br />
R.E. Michel Company (remichel.com) 7<br />
Rheem (rheem.com/TanklessInnovation) 23<br />
T&S Brass (tsbrass.com/markekts) 19<br />
Taco Comfort Solutions (tacocomfort.com) 3<br />
VICE PRESIDENT:<br />
James Cole<br />
Cole Sewer & Drain Services<br />
4530 Plummer Court<br />
Montgomery, AL 36106<br />
334-279-8919<br />
SECRETARY-TREASURER:<br />
Nick Tatum<br />
Conrad Watson Air Conditioning, Inc.<br />
4100 County Road 5<br />
Monroeville, AL 36460<br />
251-282-7741<br />
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:<br />
Michael Dean<br />
Dean Plumbing Company<br />
3100 Leeman Ferry Road<br />
Huntsville, AL 35801<br />
256-883-6130<br />
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:<br />
Bob Mosca<br />
PO Box 36972<br />
Birmingham, AL 35236<br />
205-985-9488<br />
Christine Joiner<br />
DMJ Service, LLC<br />
219 Oxmoor Circle, Ste 1<br />
Homewood, AL 35209<br />
205-362-9989<br />
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APHCC of <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
Board<br />
Paula Quarles<br />
Banks Quarles Plumbing, Heating, Cooling<br />
2501 17th Street<br />
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401<br />
205-758-2627<br />
Mike Scanlon<br />
Scanlon Plumbing Services<br />
263 Mendel Parkway<br />
Montgomery, AL 36117<br />
331-279-8989<br />
Charlie Conklin<br />
Sentry Plumbing, Heating & Air<br />
2490 Rocky Ridge Road<br />
Birmingham, AL 35243<br />
205-979-9864<br />
Phil Smitherman<br />
AUX Mechanical Inc.<br />
5925 Johns Road<br />
Bessemer, AL 35023<br />
205-428-8416<br />
Fred Williamson<br />
Williamson Plumbing<br />
560 Glade Park Loop<br />
Montgomery, AL 36109<br />
Wilbur Doonan<br />
Wilbur Corporation<br />
P O box 737<br />
Trussville, AL 35175<br />
205-833-6191<br />
Senior Editor:<br />
Bob Mosca<br />
PO Box 36972<br />
Birmingham, AL 35236<br />
(205) 985-9488 • alphcc@gmail.com<br />
<strong>Alabama</strong> <strong>Contractor</strong> is the official magazine<br />
of the Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling<br />
<strong>Contractor</strong>s of <strong>Alabama</strong> and is published four<br />
times annually. APHCC of <strong>Alabama</strong> does not<br />
necessarily endorse any of the companies<br />
advertising in this publication or the views<br />
of its writers.<br />
<strong>Alabama</strong> <strong>Contractor</strong> is designed and<br />
published by Blue Water Publishers, LLC.<br />
Articles and information published in this<br />
magazine may not be reproduced without<br />
written consent of the APHCC of <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
or Blue Water Publishers, LLC. APHCC<br />
reserves the right in its sole discretion to<br />
reject advertising that does not meet APHCC<br />
qualifications or which may detract from its<br />
business, professional or ethical standards.<br />
The publisher cannot assume responsibility<br />
for claims made by advertisers and is not<br />
responsible for the opinions expressed by<br />
contributing authors.<br />
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on advertising, contact<br />
Eric Johnson, Blue Water Publishers, LLC,<br />
9406 N. 107th St., Milwaukee, WI 53224<br />
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