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Meet Dave Yates
Dave Yates began his career in the PHCP-PVF trades in 1972 with F. W. Behler, a third-generation plumbing/ HVAC firm he purchased in 1985. Besides running F.W. Behler, writing articles for industry trade publications and speaking at events, Yates also is an experienced teacher in the hydronics industry, serving as an adjunct professor and on the Technical Advisory Board for the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Dave is available to serve as an expert witness for PHCP-PVF & HVAC cases. You can Contact Dave Here or Learn More About Dave and Yates Consulting LLC here
Years of Industry Experience
Years of Consulting Experience
% Growth of FW Behler Sales '85-'19
Number of Industry Certifications
Dave Yates News and Articles

Radiant Oxymoron
RPA Executive Director Larry Drake User-friendly and affordable should be the goals of the radiant industry rather than custom-built and expensive. How can something be complex and simple at the same time? It seems to be an oxymoron, yet that is a description of much...

Green Heat At REX
The 2008 Radiant EXPO will be held at the new Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL Aug. 13-15, and will feature a New Product Market Place pavilion, a Radiant Hall of Fame, and sessions taught by RPA’s Green Team of industry experts. The Radiant...

Dec. 12, 2007 ― Watts Radiant Enhances ‘WarmU’ 2008 Training Program
Watts Radiant expects to train hundreds of plumbing and mechanical contractors at its facility's new "Hands-On House," as well as at several regional location throghout 2008. Visiting trainers Dan Foley (right) and Dave Yates lead a discussion about manifolds at Watts...

Awarded Carlson-Holohan Industry Award Of Excellence
PM Publisher George Zebrowski (right) presents Dave Yates with the 2006/2008 Carlson-Holohan Industry Award for Excellence. Who will be next year's winner? At the 2006 National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers Annual Meeting in Hartford, Conn., Dan Holohan...

The Torch Is Passed
Dave Yates is chosen for the 2006-2008 Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence. 2006-2008 recipient of the Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence Dave Yates (left) holds his System Syzer next to Plumbing & Mechanical publisher George...

Chosen As Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence Recipient
At this year's NAOHSM Annual Meeting, Dave Yates was announced as the 2006-2008 recipient of the Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence. At the 2006 National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers Annual Meeting in Hartford, Conn., Dan Holohan announced the...

OIL HEAT CARES – Special Supplement for Plumbing & MechanicalProjects At A Glance
About The Program Oil Heat Cares is a not-for-profit foundation that assists needy persons and organizations with the replacement of their oil heating appliances. Funds are raised to purchase heating equipment and NAOHSM's chapters and members identify those within...
Caleffi Showcases The ‘Romance Of Radiant’
Caleffi Hydronic Solutions was recently involved in a film production for a public television special on “Innovative Building Solutions.” As part of its segment, the company addressed radiant heating and its benefits, and drivers for the growing consumer interest and...
First ‘Oil Heat Cares Cup’ Awarded
The first “Oil Heat Cares Cup” was recently awarded by the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers to the Central Pennsylvania Chapter in recognition of the charity work done to help a single mother replace her heating system. The job was spearheaded by...

Radiant For The Common Man
As with all major purchases, economic decisions must be made. Here's how one Wet Head saved homeowners money without sacrificing comfort. The customer wanted quality craftsmanship from Yates and superior comfort from hot water heat, yet all at a realistic cost. At...