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Issue #886


          Sometimes a perceived product "problem" is actually one of its greatest attributes. For years we fought against complaints that Polywater lubes were too slippery (well, yeah, that's kinda the idea) or that Polywater J was too stringy (which is why no other lube on Earth is as good at pulling itself along in the conduit and actually getting to where the rub is). Understanding the products you represent and being able to respond appropriately to complaints can make all the difference in a sale.

Which brings us to FST Foam Duct Sealant. A common complaint about FST is the initial runniness of the foam. Don't apologize for this. Instead, provide an educated answer on why runniness is crucial to a good duct seal. It has to do with the "Science of Foam." Those looking for the fastest, neatest, and easiest duct sealing application typically end up with no seal at all. FST, on the other hand, creates the most effective seals--in part due to its initial liquid state. Explain to customers that FST is intentionally formulated with a low viscosity because this ...
  • Allows for 10X foam expansion.
  • Allows for better flow throughout the cavity and sealing between cables.
  • Allows for a dense, homogenous, non-air-cured seal throughout an entire 3-inch plug.
  • Allows for a practical field working time, not just a "spray and hope" strategy.
  • Allows for easier application with the tool, versus trying to inject a thicker product.
  • Allows for the package to be resealed and used again ... a huge cost savings.
We could argue that the complaint you actually want to hear about FST Foam is that it's "runny." This totally tees you up for a logical and professional response that impresses customers with your awesome product knowledge and sales skills.


The Joke
                              Mental Health Jokes.   1) A woman went to see a psychiatrist. "What seems to be the problem?" the doctor asked. "Well, I ... uh ... I think I ... uh ... might be a nymphomaniac," she stammered. "I see," he said. "I can help you, but I must advise you that my fee is $80 an hour." "That's not bad," she replied. "How much for all night?" 2) A psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and was giving an oral test. Speaking specifically about manic depression, she asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?" A young man in the rear raised his hand and answered, "A basketball coach?" 3) A pretty nurse visited the hospital psychiatrist. "Doctor, you must help me," she pleaded. "Every time I meet one of the young doctors here, I end up ... dating him. And then afterward, I feel guilty and depressed for a week." The psychiatrist said, "And you want me to strengthen your will power and resolve in this matter?" The nurse said, "No! I want you to fix it so I don't feel guilty and depressed afterward!"

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Copyright © 2015 American Polywater Corporation -- Issue Date: 11/6/15

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