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About Us - Message from the owner

March 1, 2018

The message below was posted on Facebook. It is worth posting on our site so you can know more about us.

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QUALITY SERVICE OVER MONEY: THAT'S THE KEITH SPECIALTY STORE DIFFERENCE

This past Saturday, I came into work shortly before closing time. Jim, one of our guys, said "Business was pretty good today, but I talked one guy out of buying a pump and another guy from buying a furnace motor."

This would be about $500 in sales.

Maybe in some businesses Jim would be in trouble for turning away sales. That's not the way we do business.

The thing is, he talked to them, found out the pump and motor wasn't the real problem, sold them what they needed and saved them a bunch of money.

People tend to remember service like that.

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Shipping Culvert Pipe

March 18, 2011

Culvert pipe is outrageously expensive to ship. The twenty-foot length creates a problem for almost all of the LTL (Less than a Truck Load) trucking companies. Many trucking companies do not want to bid on hauling it. We therefore encourage you to look locally for a supplier of culvert pipe.

If you really want us to ship it, expect to pay hundreds of dollars for shipping alone.

If you want it delivered in the Ohio, Western PA, or the surrounding states, call us. We may have an option to have it shipped to you from our supplier at a more reasonable cost.

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Shipping Flex Drain Pipe

March 24, 2011

The basic answer is: ”Don’t do it.” Our flex pipe comes in 100 and 250 foot rolls. The size of the roll can easily be six feet in diameter. That means it cannot ship via UPS or US mail. The only way to ship it is freight, and the cost starts around $150 and goes up from there.

We often get asked to quote shipping of this pipe and it frequently is double or triple the cost of the material. If you think cutting it into 8-foot pieces would save money, it doesn’t. UPS can handle an 8-foot piece of 4″ pipe, but it may also run $80 and up to ship.

The bottom line is, don’t ask for it to be shipped. If you can’t pick it up, look more locally. We do not like to charge our customers outrageous shipping costs.

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Can I Use PVC Pipe for Air Lines?

March 24, 2011

PVC pipe should never be used for pressurized air lines.

Never.

You might know someone who has PVC air lines in their garage or workshop but it is an accident waiting to happen. Bump it with a tool or object and it can shatter with tremendous force sending shards of sharp plastic through the room. The results can be serious injury or even death.

I’m all for saving a buck or two but this isn’t the place to cut corners. Always use steel pipe for your air lines.

These people agree:

“A section of PVC pipe being used for compressed air exploded … fragment of the pipe flew 60 feet and embedded itself in a roll of paper.” – osha. gov

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About Us

March 4, 2011

We have expanded our horizons and entered the world of blogging and social networking. The store, started in 1954, has gone through many changes. We have been selling on the Internet for over 10 years. Now, we at Keith Specialty Store want to share our experiences, knowledge and expertise.

We know about heating, cooling, plumbing and other things to keep your home comfortable without emptying your pockets, your wallet, or maxing out your credit cards. However, we do admit we are new to blogging, and the social media world. If you have suggestions or helpful tips, pass them on. Maybe, in return, we can help improve your life as well.

Thanks and let us know how we can help you better!

Keith Specialty Team

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