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The Winter 2007 Issue! Welcome to the Winter 2007 issue of USABlueBook’s newsletter…BlueBits. In this issue, read fun cold-weather facts such as why frozen pipes crack and how wind chill indexes are factored. Also, we’ll introduce you to Dale, a talented member of our Customer Service Team, and show you what we’re doing in the field to ensure you ”Get the Best Treatment.” We Want to Hear from You! Have an interesting or funny story to share? Send it to us at stories@usabluebook.com. If we publish it, you’ll receive a $50 USABlueBook credit or $50 Home Depot gift card! Well, what are you waiting for?  News from the FieldWater Park Rescue Here’s a summer story to warm up a cold day. On June 21st, Hurricane Harbor (the aquatic park at Six Flags/Great America in St. Louis) was shut down due to a series of failed chemical feed pumps. This was bad news... Full Story How big is my bill? An elderly lady called the Kingbrook Rural Water Association office in Arlington, South Dakota and said that her water bill was way too high for a woman living all alone. When Lowell Corbin, Supervisor, drove out to her... Full Story  Tech TalkSave Yourself the Trouble with Pre-Engineered Chemical Feed Skids & Systems As budgets get tighter, facilities continue to look for ways to reduce costs. As a result, chemical feed skids and systems have been growing in popularity. Some reasons are... Full Story Why frozen pipes crack: Water is one of the few substances to expand when it freezes. Ice frozen at a pressure of one atmosphere is about 8% less dense than liquid water. This is due to hydrogen bonds forming between the water molecules... Full Story Wind Chill Indexes Brr! It’s cold out there! If you have to work outside in the winter, make sure you have the proper clothing. We offer a full line of warm clothes, gloves and boots for winter work... Full Story  Great PeopleMeet...Dale! Dale Van Diggelen is a Customer Service Representative with over 7 years of experience at USABlueBook. While in Customer Service, he has taken over 80,000 calls! Full Story  Break Time!Conversion Factors, Crossword Puzzle! Here are some little-known conversion factors you may not have been aware of... Full Story  CalendarCatalog 118 coming soon! Our newest and best catalog will be coming soon! Look for more products, more useful tips and a new cover! Check your mailboxes in early April for your Catalog 118. Upcoming Trade Shows... Full Story |
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