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@ April 18, 2005 12:35 PM in an \"800\" number for peerless?

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Aw Man!!!! and I missed it

@ April 18, 2005 12:14 PM in Randy Couture or Chuck Liddell

my in laws didn't have the channel. Ko huh? Not too surprised...Liddell is a great stand up brawler. Sometimes ....uh many times ego gets in the way with champions like Couture....He probably thought...I'm going to stand up and beat him at his own game. I haven't seen the fight yet, but Couture probably couldv'e taken him if they stayed on the ground. Oh well that's NHB fighting.... no one is invincible, the guys keep getting better and better, and no one stays champ forever! I heard Ken Shamrock got whupped on that reality show ( Ken was the man 10 years ago) maybe tim eto retire. I heard Tito beat him too! I'd like to see Liddell beta on him again - he deserves it - very disrespectful fighter. Thanks for the update guys. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Just about every Steam boiler I've ever seen

@ April 17, 2005 7:48 PM in Utica Boiler with two take-offs

has two supply tappings..even the small ones...although the knock-out is intact...under the jacket, you will find a plugged tapping. By the way...the amount of steam tappings on a boiler have nothing to do with how many mains you have on the system. Yes, in most cases it would behoove you and your system to use both tappings. This will facilitate nice even, dry steam product out to the system. Just make sure to follow the boiler specs. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

We've got a size job coming up

@ April 16, 2005 12:48 PM in The Dianorm Panel Radiator

where we are eliminating an old gravity hot water system with 3" mains. Gas bills are huge. I want to go with all panel rads on constant circ, outdoor reset, and condensing equipment. They should really see some savings. I don't see any reason I wouldn't use the Dianorms - high quality very affordable. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

No I didn't

@ April 16, 2005 12:33 PM in I just had to get a Curvo!

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Tonight's UFC is gonna be a Barnburner

@ April 16, 2005 12:32 PM in Randy Couture or Chuck Liddell

I'm giving the edge to Couture, but it will be a very close and brutal fight. I like them both ....I don't want to see either lose. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

YEs this one was very nice

@ April 12, 2005 5:41 PM in The Dianorm Panel Radiator

I was annoyed at the distrbutor because I ordered a "Buderus" panel radiator, and when I got it back to the shop I saw this new name. When I called them on it they played it off like "oh......we thought you just said panel radiatior...we don't carry the Buderus anymore...these are less expensive anyway....." Over the years, I always got the Buderus from them, but hadn't put one in in about 1 1/2 years. Anyway, it did seem that it had all the same quality and it was made in Germany as well...and it was about 30% cheaper. Who knows I may try them again. Thank For the input. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

I hope you snatched them Frank

@ April 12, 2005 9:05 AM in Bundy rads on eBay! (Steamhead)

We know how rare they are. If only we both ahd a huge slush fund for this stuff, right? I'm sure the wives would approve....nope, school tuition, mortgage payemnts, and vet bills rule the day. oh well. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Has anyone tried one yet

@ April 12, 2005 8:58 AM in The Dianorm Panel Radiator

I put one in a few weeks ago. No problems pretty rad. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Ok, that's my second drinking buddy

@ April 12, 2005 8:57 AM in Got a new class going on Long Island (Dan H.)

Can't wait Ron...maybe Noel will come? Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Dead on Mr O

@ April 11, 2005 3:31 PM in need help pricing jobs

They work for the extras...extra boat, car , vacation home - we work to eat and pay the mortgage. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Cute quip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ April 11, 2005 3:26 PM in need help pricing jobs

Unfortunately, every day in any paper one can read about how the real police and firemen have to respond to calls that the "heating police" weren't able to get to. Death by gas explosion, by Carbon monoxide, children being scalded.....all after the fact. Signed "me-too!" aka Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

and..the truth shall set you free...............................

@ April 11, 2005 1:43 PM in need help pricing jobs

Thanks for being an honorable man and leveling with us. Just so you know, Licensed Plumbers are not legally allowed to "sign-off" work for others. Does it go on? You bet. Many plumbers will do it for another licensed plumber who may not have renewed for a cetain town or county, or is waiting to pass his test. That is one thing, but there unfortunately are many, many more who make a business out of "renting" their license. It's not right and not legal. Do yourself a favor after you get Ellen's Books, put in your papers to become a licensed Plumber. Manny Troise has the best preparation classes in NYC. Step up and get licensed. You will not regret it, Michal. I'm here if you need advice on that - I mean it. One of my favorite people in the whole world was a Pole - he's on a non-stop flight to heaven right now. Good luck, get your papers in order, and start studying. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

You've got your first student

@ April 11, 2005 1:30 PM in Got a new class going on Long Island (Dan H.)

Mad Dog will bring you an apple...er I'll spike it with apple jack so you can relax. I'm there. And, you can keep the books, I just got the pair recently. You're generous enough with everyone. Can we drink beer afterwards? is there a bar there? Either way, I'm there dude! Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

In my opinion.

@ April 10, 2005 7:21 PM in Diamond plated Viessman with

you need to be both - and he is. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Cutting edge dude

@ April 10, 2005 7:19 PM in Diamond plated Viessman with

love it. Is that "curvo" thingee your always talking about how you make those nice long radius bends? Great work. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Glad you are rockin and rolling Tim

@ April 10, 2005 7:16 PM in I apologize for not being

After the real winter is over is when guys want to bone up on what they couldn't figure out during the season. Since taking all of tims classes a few years ago, there has no been a call I couldn't eventually figure out and fix. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Perhaps I am the only participant here that thinks

@ April 10, 2005 10:46 AM in need help pricing jobs

this place is a micro-community with democratic ideals that should welcome all view points (as long as they are not nasty, racist, et cetera). That includes tempers sometimes flaring, some light name-calling, feathers getting ruffled. Is this a real-life community? I think so. And, I believe it is what makes this place cutting edge, refreshing, and informative. Sometimes the fur flies, the verbal punches get thrown, and people get their feelings hurt. At one time or another, I think we have all been put in our place. The Founding Fathers of our Great Republic were very passionate as well and were known to yell, scream, cajole, filibuster, belittle, befuddle, sometimes brawl and occasionally duel in pursuit of the truth. I for one think it is what makes this place special...like Dan's Books....100% NO - BULL. p.s., Michael is free to email his credentials for his $100 bucks. With The highest Respect for this Place, Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Sounds good to me

@ April 10, 2005 10:32 AM in need help pricing jobs

I'll get the boat ready. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Ok, we all know I can be let's say acerbic

@ April 10, 2005 7:54 AM in need help pricing jobs

gotta have a little fun. However, I find it very suspect that he refuses to post at least...where he is licensed. The $100 bet stands: If he can prove it, the check will go in the mail Monday. He can then buy all of Ellen's excellent books. He will also get an apology from me AND all the free business advice he'll ever want - FROM ME. Name that tune, Michael. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

Yes, respect! How about showing respect to the licensing

@ April 10, 2005 7:46 AM in need help pricing jobs

procedures that are out there. Where's the direspect? I didn't see any, just some concerned "licensed" professionals who care about standards and keeping the bar high in our industry. These debate comes up every so often and the line is drawn: The guys who moonlight or work full-time as unlicensed "professionals" attack those who are [licensed] as mean, parochial, arrogant, et al. Them I understand. The guys who are licensed and worked hard to get there I do not. Is the time you spent...the years study, gaining experience under a Master come that cheap? Not for me. I don't fault a man for doing a little moonlighting here and there to make ends meet. I'm not one of those holier than thou flat raters (Yes, we are big believers in flat rate pricing however, just not every idea) that expect an employee to NEVER a) take a second job. b)do a little moonlighting. As a first generation Plumbing and Heating contractor, you bet your a(*)(*)(* I had to do some moonlighting to get things going. However, I never took a job from the company and the big thing ....AND IT WAS A TEMPORARY situation. I was in my twenties, had RESPECT for the license and worked my rear end off to get it. I see grown men that simply ignore and bypass all licensing and insurance rules and in many cases, Licensed people who are willing to "sign off" and pull permits for them. They are the catalyst that perpetuates the problem. If the guys who thumb their noses at us licensed guys put in the time and money as we have, then they too would get rather testy when this subject comes up. A recent example: A couple of months ago, there was a rather quiet time as far as work on Long Island. Several contractor friends (quality guys)were struggling for work. Another friend of mine who works with the union 8-4 landed a nice 15,000 heating job that he will do at night and on the weekends, and his paid "holidays" This fella is actually a really a very good plumber, but he has neither license nor insurance, but he gets someone to sign off. Big deal you say? Guess who lost that job to him? 2 of the legit contractors and only for 1500-2000 difference. When you have the guts and the determination to walk away from the "teat" of a regular paycheck with benefits, you also are entitled to get p.o.'d when illegit people are taking food out of your family's mouth. "Respectfully p.o.'d" Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

I'm with Bob O on this one....................................

@ April 10, 2005 7:21 AM in need help pricing jobs

This "fish" stinks to high heaven. Why is he not giving us lic. numbers? Why should we encourage or aid someone who is most likely not licensed. If I'm wrong, I'll apologize. Waiting for an answer. Mad Dog To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"