Supply House Times articles from October 2008

Supply House Times archives from October 2008

Steering the Green Bandwagon.(letters home)
October 1, 2008... A couple of clarifications and corrections are in order for Jim Olsztynski's "In Closing" editorial "Steering the Green Bandwagon" (Supply House Times, September 2008, page 103). While the National Association of Home Builders and the...

Elkay creates wholesale business units.(Industry News)
October 1, 2008... Elkay Manufacturing Co.'s Plumbing Products Division (PPD) has developed the Commercial and Residential Wholesale business units. Jack Krecek, vice president, general manager of the PPD's Commercial business unit, will supervise specialized...

Ferguson.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)(Bill Brundage and Matt Dowdy )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ferguson (Newport News, VA) named Bill Brundage vice president of finance and Matt Dowdy director of vendor funds accounting, Brundage joined the wholesaler in 2003 as manager of finance and became corporate...

First Supply LLC.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First Supply LLC (Madison, WI) promoted Stacie Weaver to the newly created role of operations manager for the southeastern Wisconsin facilities. Since joining the company in 2004, Weaver has served as a counter sales...

Bradford White Corp.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... Bradford While Corp. promoted Eric M. Lannes to executive vice president and general manager at the manufacturing facility in Middleville, MI. Lannes was also named president of the Niles Steel Tank Co. subsidiary following the retirement of...

Leaky pipes.(down the PIPE)(Cartoon)
October 1, 2008... YOU NEED MORE TIME? FOR PATE'S SAKE, MEN, THE MICE GAVE ME THEIR BEST-LAID PLANS A WEEK AGO!... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Jacuzzi Brands Corp. combines groups.(down the PIPE)
October 1, 2008... The North American business units of Jacuzzi Brands Corp. have combined portions of their spa/hot tub group (outdoor products) and the bath group (indoor products) operations and opened a new world headquarters in Chino Hills, CA. Formerly,...

A supply house times exclusive.(down the PIPE)(building permits)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES EXCLUSIVE Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey JULY 2008 Residential Permits REGION July 08 YTD 08 vs. 07 WEST...

Emerging Technology Symposium offers promise for future.(down the PIPE)(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Offic)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
October 1, 2008... Speakers and participants at the International Emerging Technology Symposium co-convened by IAPMO and the World Plumbing Council on Aug. 1920 in Chicago presented future solutions to today's challenges within the manufacturing, engineering and...

BrassCraft.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... BrassCraft announced the following key appointments: Steve Tokarz, director, New Product Development; Patty Stinson, director, Business Development Gas Products; Mahesh Cheerta, director, Business Development Water Products; and Todd Mapes,...

Obituaries.(down the PIPE)(Obituary)
October 1, 2008... Izetta Marie Lute, 88, of McDermott, OH, who co-founded Lute Plumbing Supply (Portsmouth, OH) with her late husband, C. Hobert Lute, died at her home Aug. 30 after a long illness. She was the mother of Christopher Lute, chairman/CEO, and...

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... Gerber Plumbing Fixtures said that Chairman IIa Lewis has retired after more than 27 years, leaving the business without direct-family involvement for the first time in its 76-year history. Lewis joined the company in 1981, working mostly in...

Sloan Valve Co.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... Sloan Valve Co. appointed Greg Shaw global vice president of human resources. Shaw has more than 23 years of professional experience in sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, retail and non-profit.

Lochinvar Corp.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... Lochinvar Corp. promoted Stirling Boston to director of marketing. Since joining the company in 2000 as a sales representative, he has served as a district sales manager, regional sales manager and marketing manager.

Blanco America.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Blanco America named Javier Korneluk its national sales manager for the United States. His 15 years of industry experience include stints with Delta Faucet Co. as regional sales manager; American Standard as national...

Mr. Steam.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... Mr. Steam hired Bart Gorelik as regional sales manager covering the Midwest, Great Plains and Canada. He has more than 30 years of industry experience. He joined the retail division of his family's business, Shamrock Plumbing, in 1975 and...

Watts Water Technologies.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)(Jim Erhardt and Cary Wiley )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Watts Water Technologies hired Jim Erhardt as national market manager for its line of hydronic heating products. Most recently he was the sales and marketing manager for Slant Fin. Also, Cary Wiley was named southeast regional sales manager for...

U.S. Energy Group.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... U.S. Energy Group named Steve Guerrero senior account manager. The company develops and integrates energy control, monitoring and analysis systems for large residential properties.

PMI selects committee chairs.(down the PIPE)
October 1, 2008... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute named the following new chairs to serve on the Focus and Standing Committees: * CJ Lagan of American Standard and Rob Zimmerman of Kohler Co.--the Water Efficiency and Sustainability Focus Issue...

Frank Webb's Bath Centers opens accessible living design center.(down the PIPE)
October 1, 2008... Based on the premise that you don't have to sacrifice style when creating a bath for a person requiring accessible living features, Frank Webb's Bath Centers has created a 2,000-sq.-ft. Accessible Living Bath Design Center within its...

ECR.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE)
October 1, 2008... ECR announced that Tom Reed, one of its founding fathers, has retired. He joined his father in the management of Dunkirk Radiator Corp. shortly after his return from the U.S. Navy and the Viet Nam War. Reed became president of DRC in 1980. He...

Interline Brands.(EXPANSION/ACQUISITIONS ...)
October 1, 2008... Interline Brands (Jacksonville, FL), a distributor and direct marketer of maintenance, repair and operations products, has acquired Eagle Maintenance Supply, a $17 million distributor of janitorial and sanitary supplies to the institutional...

Temperature Equipment Corp.(EXPANSION/ACQUISITIONS ...)
October 1, 2008... Temperature Equipment Corp., Lansing, IL, an independently owned HVAC distributor, acquired Excelsior Manufacturing & Supply, Itasca, IL, a Midwestern HVAC distributor and sheet metal manufacturer. TEC provides Carrier equipment, controls,...

A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co.(AWARDS ...)
October 1, 2008... A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. was honored as one of The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security for 2008 by an independent panel of benefits experts, in large part for finding ways to maintain and expand benefits rather...

Caleffi.(TRAINING ...)
October 1, 2008... Caleffi has released the fourth edition of idronics: Manifold Distribution Systems, a design journal for hydronic professionals that addresses state-of-art design techniques for applying manifold technology in various hydronic heating (and...

Honeywell Power Products.(TRAINING ...)
October 1, 2008... Honeywell Power Products is offering a Fundamentals of Power Supplies course free-of-charge. Designed for individuals with intermediate experience in fire alarm system installation, service or design, this course, approved by the National...

Added Sales.(REP UPDATE ...)
October 1, 2008... Added Sales, Wood Dale, IL, honored Leo Rosenthal for 50 years of service. He joined the manufacturers rep firm in 1958 as a salesman and was a partner in the business with the late Moon Siegel and Mike Warren, a former president of AIM/R, from...

New Generation Software (NGS).(TECHNOLOGY NEWS ...)
October 1, 2008... New Generation Software (NGS) announced NGS Financial Performance for S2K, a new financial reporting and analytics solution for companies running the Vormittag Associates Inc. (VAI) S2K General Ledger system on the IBM i (AS/400). The solution...

BrassCraft.(GREEN NEWS ...)
October 1, 2008... BrassCraft announced its continued commitment to ecology with new streamlined packaging and energy-efficient manufacturing processes. For example, an average of 30% recycled materials is used in the production of its shipping cartons and...

Computer Corp.(GREEN NEWS ...)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Computer Corp., the "HOBO" data logger company, is offering three new HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits designed to help improve building energy performance while generating credits as specified in the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Existing...

Danfoss celebrates 75 years.(down the PIPE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... As part of the festivities to mark its 75th anniversary, employees of Danfoss North America posed at the company's Baltimore headquarters for a special photograph wearing new shirts designed to commemorate the occasion. The polo shirts bore the...

Ferguson up slightly, stock building supply down.(down the PIPE)
October 1, 2008... In its final results for the year ended July 31, 2008 released in late September, parent company Wolseley plc reported that local currency revenue in the U.S. plumbing and heating operations (including Ferguson and Stock Building Supply) rose...

Nordyne.(GREEN NEWS ...)
October 1, 2008... NORDYNE has added a refrigerant guide to its dealer literature library. Titled, "Refrigerant: What You Need to Know," this simple, two-sided sheet walks homeowners through the refrigerant changeover and the benefits of choosing R-410A...

PACE Supply hosts grand opening.(down the PIPE)(PACE Supply Corp.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... PACE Supply Corp., Santa Rosa, CA, celebrated the grand opening of its new Stockton, CA, branch (pictured) with about 336 customers, employees and vendors in July. The new Stockton facility is 40,000 sq. ft. on five acres. The former warehouse...

The Heating, Aircondigtioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
October 1, 2008... The Heating, Aircondigtioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) relocated in September to 3455 Mill Run Dr., Ste. 820, Columbus, OH 43026 and has a new phone number: 614-345HEAT (4328). Its toll-free number, e-mail and Web...

HD Supply.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
October 1, 2008... HD Supply (Atlanta) presented the University of Central Florida College of Medicine with a $200,000 donation for the construction of the new medical school as part of its 5-year, $1 million total commitment made in 2005. To date, HD Supply has...

Jacuzzi Brands Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
October 1, 2008... Jacuzzi Brands Corp. recently donated more than 2,000 shower bases to Habitat for Humanity. The gift is slated for use in the bathrooms of Habitat Houses under construction or for sale directly to the public at Habitat for Humanity ReStore...

City Pipe & Supply Corp.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)(Brent Lossin, Bob Glast and Bennie Cleveland )(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... City Pipe & Supply Corp. (Odessa, TX), appointed Brent Lossin president. Former President Bob Glast will serve as chairman. Also, Bennie Cleveland will serve as sales manager, Steve Wimberley as vice president--Lossin operations and Leslie...

Mueller Water Products.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)
October 1, 2008... Mueller Water Products named Robert Leggett chief operating officer, responsible for the day-to-day operations of its three divisions: Mueller Co., U.S. Pipe and Anvil, with the division presidents reporting directly to him. Leggett has more...

Anvil International.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)
October 1, 2008... Anvil International announced several appointments. The company promoted John Smayda to vice president, marketing. A 38-year industry veteran, Smayda formerly was AnvilStar's director of sales for the eastern U.S. Bill Gilliam was named manager...

Plymouth Tube Co.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)
October 1, 2008... Plymouth Tube Co. named Ed Blessman technical development manager. He joined Plymouth during the 2007 acquisition of the East Troy, WI, Trentweld plant as condenser product manager. Blessman will continue to be active in supporting sales and...

Marmon/Keystone.(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)(Crissy Prull, Mike Gregory and Dwight Tucker)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Marmon/Keystone announced several sales appointments. Crissy Prull has been promoted to field sales manager for Marmon/Keystone's Minnesota region, overseeing sales and marketing functions in Minnesota, northern and western Iowa. Mike Gregory...

Russian steel market to acquire John Maneely.(Pipe, Valves & Fittings News)
October 1, 2008... Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK), the leading Russian steel producer, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.S. steel pipe and tube manufacturer John Maneely Co. (JMC) from a shareholder group including global private equity firm The Carlyle...

China charged with stainless pipe dumping.(Pipe, Valves & Fitting News)
October 1, 2008... The U.S. Dept. of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary determination on August 28 that Chinese imports of welded austenitic stainless steel pressure pipe were dumped at a margin of 22.03%. The petition was brought by four U.S. producers--Bristol...

National Sales opens third warehouse.(Pipe, Valves & Fitting News)
October 1, 2008... St. Louis-based industrial PVF and HVAC distributor National Sales Co. has opened its third warehouse facility in Edwardsville, IL (photo). The Edwardsville location serves as a pick-up and will call facility with "hot Shot" delivery available,...

The Hydraulic Institute (HI).(PEOPLE ON THE MOVE ...)
October 1, 2008... The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has named Mary Maul as its director of knowledge and education. In this newly-formed position, Maul will be responsible for developing, marketing and creating the funding for educational programs as well as...

Velan Inc.(EXPANSIONS ...)
October 1, 2008... Velan Inc. announced an expansion of its three Montreal plants in Saint-Laurent, which will include additional plant facilities, machinery, and equipment to increase capacity, improve productivity and enhance the company's R&D capabilities. The...

Northwest Pipe Co.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
October 1, 2008... Northwest Pipe Co. has been named the pipe supplier for two major water pipeline projects with a total contract value of $26 million. The first contract is with S.J. Louis Construction of Mansfield, TX. Northwest Pipe will supply about 11,200...

United States Steel Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
October 1, 2008... United States Steel Corp. and its U. S. Steel Tubular Products subsidiary announced that its United Steelworkers-represented employees have ratified new four-year collective bargaining agreements. One agreement covers about 16,000 employees at...

Plymouth Tube Co.(INDUSTRY NEWS ...)
October 1, 2008... Plymouth Tube Co. said that four-time shuttle astronaut and United Space Alliance CO0, Dan Brandenstein, visited its Trent Mill in recognition for the AL-6XN[R] tubing provided for NASA's Constellation program. Along with the acknowledgment,...

McJunkin Red Man names Halliburton exec as CEO.(Pipe, Valves & Fittings)
October 1, 2008... McJunkin Red Man announced on September 10 that Andrew Lane has been named CEO, effective immediately. The Board also announced that current CEO Craig Ketchum would serve as chairman of McJunkin Red Man Holding Corp. and that H.B. Wehrle III...

City Pipe & Supply celebrates 66 years in business.(Pipe, Valves & Fittings)
October 1, 2008... Odessa, TX-based PVF wholesaler City Pipe & Supply Corp., a 100% employee-owned company, is celebrating 66 years in business this year. City Pipe's motto for all of these years has been "Depend On Us, We Perform." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

The PVF warehouse.(PVF TALK)
October 1, 2008... In my line of work I visit all sorts of different companies every month. These companies do everything from manufacturing, food, banking, textiles and of course, PVF distribution. In many of these operations I am often impressed with the...

Panel valve hand sink.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [1] Advance Tabco's new "panel valve" hand sink features a front push panel to activate the faucet. The sink includes large two-inch radius corners in its 14-in. by 10-in. by 5-in. bowl. Keyhole brackets are provided...

Actuators for Concealed Tank and Carrier System.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [2] Geberit introduces a line of actuators for the Geberit Concealed Tank and Carrier System to offer bathroom designers and architects more choices in achieving their design objectives for wall-hung toilets. The...

Mascerating toilet system.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [3] Liberty Pumps introduces the new Ascent macerating toilet system. Now you can have the freedom to install a bathroom easily where gravity drain lines do not exist without breaking floors. Perfect for remodeling...

Flexible Chimney Liner Product catalog.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [4] The new Chimney Liner Product Catalog from Metal-Fab is a complete listing and description of its flexible chimney liners and connectors for gas-fired appliances. The catalog includes drawings of the four most...

M12 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [5] Milwaukee Electric introduces the M12 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw--a compact, lightweight saw designed for powerful, versatile cutting in tight spaces for virtually all tradesmen as they tackle plumbing,...

Convalescent product guide.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)(Buyers guide)
October 1, 2008... [6] Moen's Commercial Division announces the availability of its new convalescent product guide, with items designed to cater to the needs of this growing market. The guide features information on Moen's extensive line of showering products and...

One Touch Drain.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
October 1, 2008... [7] Raven Products" new One Touch Drain, with its easy one-touch open and close pop-up, is now available for vessels with overflow. Constructed of 17-ga. brass with extended threads to accommodate deeper throat vessels, it provides a more...

Comfort Control System.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
October 1, 2008... [8] Rheem introduces the second generation of its Comfort Control System ([CC.sup.2]S). The new HVAC control panel offers detailed system status displays for the contractor and a unique set of system control features for the homeowner. A...

EasyInstall Concealed Widespread faucet.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
October 1, 2008... [9] T&S Brass has engineered and manufactured the EasyInstall Concealed Widespread faucet with a new concealed body for the plumbing and foodservice industries. The EasyInstall saves up to 50% on labor cost and installation time, and comes with...

Variable voltage 00 circulator.(PRODUCT PREVIEW)
October 1, 2008... [10] Taco Inc. offers an all-in-one pump/control variable voltage version of its Variable Speed 00 circulator for a wide range of commercial building HVAC applications. It has been designed to operate the pump at different speeds based on an...

Lead-free water delivery: manufacturers are focused on compliance with California AB 1953.(Lead-free: Plumbing Fixtures)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some manufacturers have already developed lead-flee or low-lead plumbing products in response to California s" AB 1953, which specifies that pipe, fittings and fixtures used to convey drinking water will be limited...

Climate change.(LETTER FROM ASA PRESIDENT)(Company overview)
October 1, 2008... Dear Industry Colleagues, That title is a little deceiving. As those of you who were at Network'08 last month heard, one of ASA's priorities is to be recognized as an industry leader in conservation, responsible technology and green...

ASA and OSHA form new Alliance: material handling and forklift operations hazards to be addressed.(AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION NEWS: the voice of the industry)
October 1, 2008... ASA and the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently formed a new Alliance to offer guidance, information and training resources to protect employees from hazards related to material handling and...

ASA Training Council schedules next meeting: hear from CEOs and CFOs on importance of training.(ASA NEWS)
October 1, 2008... The ASA Training Council will hold its next meeting November 12 & 13 at the Westin O'Hare Hotel in Chicago. The theme of the event is Strengthening Your Foundation Through Training, and it will feature a panel of CEOs and CFOs from the PHCP/PVF...

A conversation with the ASA education foundation ... maximizing your showroom investment.(ASA NEWS)
October 1, 2008... When it comes to generating sales through your plumbing showroom, you're at risk of falling prey to the "if you build it, they will come" syndrome. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Intellectually we know that this is ridiculous--that much more...

ASA Education Foundation introduces revolutionary new tool.(ASA NEWS)(ASA Annual Meeting)(Conference news)
October 1, 2008... At the ASA Annual Meeting during Network'08, Inge Calderon, executive director of the ASA Education Foundation, introduced the newest offering available from the ASA Education Foundation, a three-dimensional schematic model of a modern home...

Showroom of the year winners.(SHOWROOM STRATEGIES)(Morrison Supply in Houston, TX)(Salon Blue Ridge, Flat Rock, NC)(Kenny Bath and Kitchen Showroom in Jackson, TN )(Cover story)
October 1, 2008... It's 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, and we've just completed the judging of Supply House Times' first annual Showroom of the Year competition. I'm exhausted, exhilarated, excited, thrilled and proud! Yours truly had the idea of doing a...

The most important servicing instrument.(THE AIR SIDE)
October 1, 2008... If I were to ask you, "Which instrument or tool best typifies the HVACR industry, what would you say? I'm sure that the answer most would give is a refrigeration manifold and gages. But is ours a business of pressures or temperatures? It's...

Manage the pipeline.(GET IT TOGETHER)
October 1, 2008... Pipe Line Management is fundamentally a time management problem. It begins with answering the following questions: * Are there alternatives to salespeople spending the majority of their time doing demand-fulfillment tasks? * How much...

Grundfos Hydronic Heating and Hot Water Recirc Systems handbook.(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new "Hydronic Heating and Hot Water Recirc Systems" pocket manual from Grundfos was written and developed for technicians in the field. The richly illustrated handbook was developed by independent hydronic pros...

Root 66 is three machines in one.(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] General Pipe Cleaner's Root 66, a sectional cable power drain cleaner designed to clear practically any inside or rooftop drain, uses 5/8-inch or 7/8-inch sections interchangeably. Smaller 5/16-inch cables can be...

Stop basement flooding with Flood-Guard[R].(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Prevent basement flooding and messy floors with the Flood-Guard[R] from General Pipe Cleaners. Available for 2-inch, 3-inch and 4-inch floor drains, it operates like a check valve to seal off water back-up caused by...

Stainless steel outdoor showers.(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Leave dirt, sand and debris outdoors where it belongs! The Pool Shower Inc. manufactures stainless steel shower units that are resistant to damage from harsh weather and pool chemicals. All showers come complete with...

Briggs high-efficiency toilets.(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] High efficiency. High style. Briggs brings you both for less. Presenting The Conserver Dual Flush HET with 1.6- and 1.0-gpf options (estimated average consumption is 1.28 gpf). Conserve our most precious resource...

The finest tankless electric water heaters available.(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stiebel Eltron offers the finest tankless electric water heaters available. Its Tempra DHC-E outperforms bulky hot water tanks and reduces hot water pipe runs. It offers the best warranty in the industry. For more...

Pro-Pal valves for professionals.(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Webstone has created a line of valves that separate the professional installation from the DIY look by offering these innovative valves to the professional contractor only. They simplify installations, create an...

www.metropac.com--buy online and save.(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... Metropac offers 3% 30-day payment terms on all orders placed online at www.metropac.com. Metropac's intuitive Web order entry system is a fast, convenient way for you to save even more on a wide range of commercial and residential HVAC/R...

Wireless Leak Defection & Shutoff System.(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Titan Safety presents the WaterTitan Wireless Leak Detection and Shutoff System. Well-priced and easy to use, the automated valve control installs into the client's water line. The line is shut off when a leak is...

Power-Vee[TM] works great in tight spots!(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] General's Power-Vee is like having a third hand. Just squeeze the feed lever and three offset rollers in the automatic feed grip the cable and drive it into the line. * Handles 1/4-inch through 3/8-inch cables...

General's new Gen-Ear LE[TM] water leak detection system.(Information Showcase)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Gen-Ear LE[TM] from General Pipe Cleaners is a simplified, more economical water leak locator with stronger sound amplification than other systems. The compact amplifier fits easily in the palm of your...

Asbestos witch trials.(IN CLOSING)
October 1, 2008... Hercules Chemical Co. has been a reputable manufacturer of plumbing-heating specialty chemicals for almost 100 years. Many years ago, ending in 1983, they produced a rather innocuous sealant that contained a tiny amount of fully encapsulated...