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Dave Yates

Dave Yates owns and operates F.W. Behler Inc., one of the U.S.’s oldest mechanical-contracting firms, established in 1900. Dave is a master plumber and a prolific writer about all things mechanical. Dedicated to giving back to the community, he serves as president of the York (Pa.) Central Farmers’ Market and works as a fund-raiser for breast-cancer research and Oil Heat Cares. You can email him at DYates@fwbehler.com.

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