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102 Q&A: Service training, development Matthew Smith offers top training tips for service techs
106 Tool Crib IN THE NEWS 8
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RPA Board “enthusiastic” about joining IAPMO group Radiant & Hydronics Council sets aggressive agenda Crown Boiler adds Bimini Buddy course to online school
20 NGWA working on loop-well, ground-source heat pump standards 24 Lead-free leaders: La. Governor Jindal signs lead-free law 28-47 Supplier Spotlight and advertising section 108 Letters to the Editor 110 Movers & Shakers
FROM THE EDITORS 114 Locally produced power an old idea that’s new again
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