Plumbing & Mechanical articles from April 2005

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from April 2005

More on press systems.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... I read Julius Ballanco's fittings column with great interest ("Pressing Or Pushing In The New Year," January 2005). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Currently, we have the only purpose-built valve available in the United States for cold copper...

No substitute for a professional.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... I read [Jim Olsztynski's] Jan 2005 op ed piece with great interest ("Things We Know & Don't Know About CO"). I would like to offer an anecdote in response to the statement that only 27 percent of U.S. homes have CO alarms. While working as...

Texas-sized student chapter.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... After reading a past issue about work done by MCAA student chapters, I would like to inform you about the Texas A & M University Mechanical Electrical Contractors Association (MECA), which is the largest student construction organization in the...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2005... IPEX Inc. was listed in the 2005 Radiant Flooring Guide and would like to provide PM readers with its U.S. contact information in addition to its Canadian offices. IPEX WarmRite Radiant Systems Established more than 50 years ago, IPEX...

1,700 attend MCAA extravaganza.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Mechanical Contractors Association of America)
April 1, 2005... The annual convention of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America always represents the epitome of industry education and entertainment, and this year's meeting in Phoenix Feb. 28-Mar. 3 may have been one of the best ever. About 1,700...

Studies reveal keys to success.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
April 1, 2005... Government statistics report that there are nearly 200,000 plumbing and HVAC contractors in the United States. But recent analysis reveals that one in five closes annually. The Service Roundtable published a white paper that analyzes the...

Bennette Design joins PHCC Logo Partner Program.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Bennette Design Group Inc. (BDG) has joined the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors' Logo Partner Program. Based in New England, BDG specializes in the design and manufacture of professional-grade ergonomic plumbing tools that improve everyday...

QSC takes on taxes and lawsuits, rolls out maintenance program.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Quality Service Contractors)
April 1, 2005... Lawsuit protection and tax reduction strategies, low-cost/high-response lead generation, recruiting and retaining immigrant/ethnic workers, leadership and life-balancing skills--these were just some of the topics covered at the recent Quality...

Pipe Trades Giants Form now online.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
April 1, 2005... Plumbing and mechanical contractors now can download the 2005 Plumbing & Mechanical Pipe Trades Giants survey form directly from PM's Web site. Just go to www.PMmag.com and click on the "Click here to fill out the Pipe Trades Giants form"...

Inaugural BNP Media Green Design Solutions Conference May 4-6.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A new Green Design Solutions Conference will be presented by Environmental Design + Construction magazine at the Westin Chicago River North, Chicago, May 4-6, 2005. This educational conference, sponsored by PM parent company BNP Media, delivers...

Wetstock VI set for June 4 in twin cities.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The sixth gathering of Wetheads, Wetstock VI, will take place Saturday, June 4, at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport. The cost is $139, and it includes a Thursday seminar on sales and marketing by Uponor Wirsbo's John Barba, as well as a...

Network '05 unites supply chain.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
April 1, 2005... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association and the American Supply Association announced plans to co-produce Network '05, Sept. 7-10, in Orlando at the Disney Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Network '05 will combine both...

Linda Kohler Anderson, former wife of Kohler CEO.(OBITUARIES)(Obituary)
April 1, 2005... Linda Kohler Anderson, 66, first wife of Kohler Co. Chairman and CEO Herb Kohler Jr., died March 2 of a ruptured brain aneurysm at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Ill. She is survived by her husband, Roger Anderson; her three children,...

Tom Torokvei, IPEX Chairman.(OBITUARIES)(Canadian industrial plastic pipe company)(Obituary)
April 1, 2005... IPEX Chairman Tom Torokvei, 61, died of a heart attack Feb. 24 while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas. Torkvei had been with the Canadian industrial plastic pipe company for 38 years.

Suzanne Doretha Richter, mother of PMI lobbyist.(OBITUARIES)(Obituary)
April 1, 2005... Suzanne Doretha Richter, 63, mother of Plumbing Manufacturers Institute lobbyist Christian Richter, died Feb. 23 in Pensacola, Fla. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Richter; brother, Warren E. Landrey; her three children, Rachael...

NAOHSM expo to devote time to students.(Briefs)(National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers)
April 1, 2005... As part of its commitment to technical education, the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers is inviting students and their instructors to attend its annual convention and trade show. The group has designated May 24-25 as...

EMCOR reports 2004 revenue, income increase.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... EMCOR Group reported a 4.7 percent revenue increase for 2004--$4.75 billion vs. $4.53 billion in 2003. The year's net income was $33.4 million, an increase of 61 percent from 2003's net income of $20.6 million. As of Dec. 31, 2004, the...

Roto-Rooter posts 6 percent revenue increase for 2004.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Chemed Corp. announced that its Roto-Rooter segment reported a 6.1 percent revenue increase, from $260.1 million in 2003 to $276.6 million in 2004. Net income for the year was $27.3 million, compared to $19.4 million in 2003. Chemed's CFO...

Comfort Systems sees increased 2004 revenues.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Comfort Systems USA reported revenues of $819.6 million for 2004, an increase of 4.6 percent from 2003 figures. Net income was $10.7 million, compared to a loss of $5.6 million in 2003. Backlog at the end of the year was a record $573.4...

2004 revenues up for ARS/AMS.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ServiceMaster Co.'s American Residential Services and American Mechanical Services reported its 2004 revenues of $691 million, a 3 percent increase from 2003. Operating income for the year was $6 million, compared to a loss of $282 million in...

North American Heating & Energy Expo May 10-11.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The North American Heating & Energy Expo will be held in Boston May 10-11, 2005, at the John B. Hynes Exposition Center, in conjunction with the business convention of the New England Fuel Institute. There is no charge for all expo activities...

Lake/McHenry PHCC names 2005 officers.(Briefs)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association of Lake and McHenry Counties)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association of Lake and McHenry Counties (Ill.) selected its officers for 2005: David Ariano as president (Ravinia Plumbing & Heating Co., Highland Park, Ill.); Tom Swartz as vice president (Swartz...

Mr. Rooter.(On The Move)(Promotion)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Mr. Rooter (Waco, Texas) promoted Larry Ross, former vice president of operations, to the post of chief operating officer. He has been with the company since 1995.

C & R Mechanical Co.(On The Move)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... C & R Mechanical Co. (Bridgeton, Mo.) promoted Melissa McGinnis-Russo as manager of the Applied Engineering Group, and hired Mark D. Edwards as a senior project engineer. Russo joined the company in 2003 as a project engineer, and Edwards was...

The IAPMO Group.(On The Move)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The IAPMO Group hired Carl Marbery as its director of code support. He succeeds John Halliwell, who retired last summer. With 24 years of technical engineering experience, Marbery was most recently part of the senior technical staff of the...

Study: water tanks most likely to cause major damage.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The water heater and the washing machine are the most likely appliances to cause major damage in homes, according to a nationwide study by Safeco Insurance. One out of every 10 water-damage claims can be traced to a malfunctioning hot water...

RSES offers small office energy design guide.(Briefs)(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society is now offering the "Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings," providing a sensible approach to developing energy-efficient buildings by including practical products and...

Crane Plumbing sells to private investment firm.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Plumbing fixture manufacturer Crane Plumbing LLC, Evanston, Ill., sold its controlling interest to Sun Capital Partners Inc., a Boca Ratonbased private investment firm. Crane's Reed Beidler will continue on as president and as a major...

ITT purchases WEDECO.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(WEDECO Inc.)(ITT Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... WEDECO Inc. was recently acquired by ITT Industries. WEDECO manufactures and delivers UV disinfection systems for drinking water and wastewater; industrial process water; and consumer applications. The manufacturing facility and North American...

Chicago Faucets announces 2005 training.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
April 1, 2005... Chicago Faucets Co. unveiled its 2005 dates for the Chicago Faucet University, which will teach participants about new products, specifications and more. Classes will be held at the training center at corporate headquarters in Des Plaines, Ill....

Tool manufacturers form joint venture.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... German-based Rothenberger, manufacturer of plumbing and pipe tools, announced a joint venture with electrical tools manufacturer Greenlee Textron to further expand the companies' combined service and product offerings in North America. Terms of...

Wolseley acquires North American distribution businesses.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... England-based plumbing and heating distributor Wolseley plc acquired the following North American distribution businesses: Wholesaler Parnell-Martin Management LLC, with 17 locations in Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, acquired by...

Halsey Taylor.(People On The Move)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Halsey Taylor announced that vice president of marketing and sales Al Huneycutt retired Feb. 28, 2005. Succeeding him are Johnnie Bertella as director of Halsey Taylor Sales, and John Aykroyd as national sales manager for Halsey Taylor.

Grundfos Pumps Corp.(People On The Move)(Promotions)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Grundfos Pumps Corp. promoted Mike Easterly to director of business development for the wholesale channel, U.S. Easterly previously was director of business development for Grundfos sales, domestic building services. The company also named Bill...

Deca.(People On The Move)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... South America-based Deca appointed Bill Becker as vice president of North American sales. He has more than 20 years of industry management experience from MASCO, Kohler and American Standard.

Benchmarks--Part one: establishing performance benchmarks can help you keep track of your business.(Business TIPS)
April 1, 2005... Is a benchmark a thermostat or thermometer? Used properly, performance benchmarks help you keep track of your business. But where do these benchmarks come from? You could look to other contractors for guidance but will their benchmarks work for...

Spring cleaning: organizing your truck.(HEATINGHELP.COM)
April 1, 2005... Original inquiry: I am sure you have all had to deal with about a billion different fittings rolling around the bottom of your truck. I really want to be organized. Is there any advice you guys can give or Web sites you can refer me to where I...

In my dreams ... products the North American hydronic heating industry needs.(Hydronics WORKSHOP)
April 1, 2005... Every once in a while it's good to think back on the hydronic heating systems you designed or installed 10 to 15 years ago. It's likely your current piping designs and hardware choices have changed considerably from back then, and for the...

The showroom that's just right: Benjamin Plumbing offers just the right products and services to make the right remodeling decisions.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... Over the years, we've toured many showrooms run by contractors and plenty of others run by wholesalers, too. And they certainly come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. But when we thought about how to sum up Benjamin Plumbing's showroom in...

Trading up in the bathroom: part 1 in this series examines how manufacturers learn to mass-market luxury to today's changing middle-market.(Special Bathroom Suite Series)
April 1, 2005... Why would someone pay $300 for a faucet, let alone $5,000 for a toilet? Plumbing & Mechanical is starting a four-part series on bathroom trends, beginning with this issue. We do want to discuss other topics in the series, but for this...

Earning its stripes: Tiger Plumbing, Highland, Ind.(TRUCK OF THE MONTH)
April 1, 2005... In the jungle, the mighty suburban jungle, a tiger prowls the neighborhood--and the customers can't stop staring. To say that Ross Kozora's Tiger Plumbing service vehicle turns heads is an understatement. The 2004 10-ft. Chevy cube truck...

Residential sprinklers--things to avoid: here are some common pitfalls by residential sprinkler installers.(Plumbing PRIMER)
April 1, 2005... They say that we learn from our mistakes. So I have compiled a list of mistakes I have observed on residential sprinkler installations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Spare Sprinklers. By far, the No. 1 issue with residential sprinkler...

Three wires & two wires: a mysterious caller asks a question and Carol answers.
April 1, 2005... The phone rings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Hey, I want you to do something for me," said a louder-than-usual gruff voice. "I saw your column in PM magazine. Send me some of those free books and tapes." I chuckled, certain that this...

Turnarounds--do it now: if you apply proven techniques in your business, they will work.(In The FIELD)
April 1, 2005... There are many opportunities for learning new customer service techniques. Numerous eager business owners, service managers and technicians participate in the training. And often it is intense training. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Lightning in a bottle: training and communicating is the only way to get your employees to do it your way.(Managing YOUR BUSINESS)
April 1, 2005... When our company decided to add plumbing and air conditioning to our heating business, we found an owner we liked so much we bought his company! He was personally great at sales, operations and technical standards. But he was not great at...

Innovative contractors combine radiant with green Technologies: the heating power of the earth and the sun work perfectly for radiant.
April 1, 2005... Leading-edge contractors are harnessing the warmth of the sun, or abundant thermal energy stored below the ground. Here's how a few do it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oren Atchley Co. is one of the leading plumbing and mechanical firms of...

Rowing green guidelines.
April 1, 2005... Radiant floor heating is undoubtedly a comfortable and often invisible design solution appropriate for a variety of applications. But it is also a safe and healthy alternative for commercial and residential building occupants, as well as the...

Radiant software: programs take the guesswork and homework out of planning and documenting a radiant system.
April 1, 2005... Sure, we know you can tie down 5,000 sq. ft. of PEX in an hour. But how fast can you draw your layout on a computer? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two software programs allow you to very quickly do that and much more, making easy, automated...

Decorative panel radiators: more than just 'towel warmers'; Innovative design means panel radiators are fit for every room of the house.
April 1, 2005... Thanks to an explosion of new styles, finishes and designs, there's room in every room of the house for panel radiators. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The product offering is wider than...

Unlimited hot water.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2005... Ergomax[R] instantaneous, indirect water heaters/heat exchangers produce hot water as long as needed--from filling spa tubs to restaurants needing 180-degree F water for dishwashing. Ergomax units operate at 99 percent efficiency. Virtually...

Let our products floor you.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2005... GYP-SPAN[R] Radiant is the premier floor underlayment for radiant projects. Installed by trained, licensed applicators, GYP-SPAN Radiant is mixed onsite and pumped 3/4 inch over the top of hydronic tubes or electric cables. GYP-SPAN Radiant is...

Nontoxic antifreeze for aluminum boilers from Utility.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2005... No-Freez[R], the original family of nontoxic antifreeze heat transfer fluids, features an exceptional formula safe for use with aluminum heat exchangers. Aluminum-Safe[R] No-Freez contains a proprietary inhibitor package specially developed to...

Mini Snippers from Wheeler-Rex.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2005... Wheeler-Rex offers the Model 5190 Mini Snipper as an affordable, easy to use tool for cutting soft plastic tubing and hose from 1/8- to 1 1/4-inch OD. This cutter is ideal for use in the installation of in-floor radiant heating and most PEX...

Full-featured Stainless-Steel Manifolds.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2005... Slant/Fin Stainless-Steel Manifolds are pre-assembled with features for greater installation flexibility and better loop-by-loop heating control. Visual flow meters permit more accurate system balancing. A single manifold can connect to a mix...

ZurnPEX radiant heating systems.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
April 1, 2005... Zurn Radiant Heating Systems use warm water to transfer heat from its production point (a boiler or water heater) to where it is needed. Radiant heating systems, using cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing, are commonly installed under floors...

Double your '04 profit with simple math in '05: your jobsite foremen need to provide basic leadership and discipline to keep employees on track.(Practical MANAGEMENT)
April 1, 2005... How many of you visit your jobsites at starting time, coffee breaks, lunch time and quitting time? Did you ever look at your watch to see how much of your profit is going down the sewer? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We had a long discussion...

Kitchen faucets & sinks: style and function continue to merge in the most popular room in the house.(PLUMBING TRENDS)
April 1, 2005... In the modern American home, the kitchen remains the most popular location for entertaining and socializing, and that has given kitchen faucet and sink manufacturers something to think about. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This new "kitchen as...

Universal Roller Skid.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Universal Roller Skid: RABCO's Universal Roller Skid allows you to adapt your portable video inspection system for use in 6-inch to 12-inch pipelines and larger. Three pivoting arms adjust to fit the required diameter, keeping camera heads...

Drain inspection camera.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Drain Inspection Camera: The Electric Eel Mfg. EC-10LCD pipeline inspection system is compact and portable with a 10-inch color LCD monitor. It weighs only 22 lbs. and comes standard with 200-ft. of push cable, color camera, 512 hz transmitter...

Improved Super-Vee.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Improved Super-Vee: General Pipe Cleaners has increased the power and longevity of its cordless Super-Vee[TM] power drain cleaner. The 12-volt variable speed motor unclogs sink, shower, toilet and laundry drain lines ranging up to 3 inches in...

Improved SeeSnake.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Improved SeeSnake: Ridge Tool Co. has redesigned its RIDGID SeeSnake[R] products to include the Compact SeeSnake Plus video inspection system. It features an improved in-line transmitter and camera head. Also with 100 percent stainless steel...

Air/dirt separator.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Air/Dirt Separator: Spirotherm Inc. offers Spirovent[R] combination air/dirt separators for hot, chilled and condenser water systems. Available through 36-inch pipe, Spirovent separators will handle flows up to 30,500 gpm. The patented...

Long-lasting RO.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Long-Lasting RO: Koch Membrane Systems Inc. introduces its Fluid Systems brand of reverse osmosis membranes that provide high rejection at low pressure. The membranes last an average of four to eight years, with some membranes lasting as long...

Magnetic idea.(FIRST PLACE)
April 1, 2005... I have a tool tip that has helped me out a few times in a tight spot. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some of the tools that get used the most are my nut drivers. I only have one that is magnetized. When I get into a spot where I need the...

Maintenance is key.(tool tips)
April 1, 2005... Many contractors forget about their most important tool--their truck! Showing up to a job with a dirty truck dripping oil on the customer's driveway doesn't make for good PR either. Maintenance is cheaper than "fixin." Your truck is the first...

Label what's yours.(tool tips)
April 1, 2005... Keeping tools on the jobsite can be tough. I mark my tools on the visible top or sides with fluorescent paint. I mark ladders and generators with my phone number as well. This makes them easy to see and helps prevent others from mistakenly...

Send us your tool tips.(tool tips)
April 1, 2005... If you have an idea that has saved you time and money, Plumbing & Mechanical would like to share your tip with our readers. You can e-mail your idea directly to PM editor Steve Smith at smiths@bnpmedia.com, or mail it to him c/o PM, 1050 IL...

Rooftop water heater.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Rooftop Water Heater: A.O. Smith Water Heater Products Co. introduces its Equinox[TM] 80-gallon commercial tank-type water heater designed for rooftop and outdoor installation for maximum interior space consideration. [ILLUSTRATION...

30-day trial software [no photo].(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... 30-Day Trial Software [no photo]: WennSoft announced the launch of its new Mobile Pilot Program for field technicians. A 30-day trial connects techs with the main office to update their schedules, add parts and track materials, record labor,...

AirMate filter frame.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... AirMate Filter Frame: Selkirk LLC introduced AirMate[R] TB 170 FF-4, a new T-Bar filter frame designed to accommodate either 1-, 2- or 4-inch filters. It is constructed of stamped steel, has a removable face for easy cleaning and a 1/2-inch...

Safe industrial lighting.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Safe Industrial Lighting: The Wobble Light by Wobble Light LLC features a self-righting design and a "cooling system" to reduce the risks of fire and burns. Nearly impossible to tip over or damage, it offers directional light in a variety of...

Chevy bed liner [no photo].(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Chevy Bed Liner [no photo]: Wise Industries Inc. offers its BedRug[R] bedliner for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, with applications for all cab and box configurations. It features a nonskid, plastic fiber surface that looks...

Root destroyer.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Root Destroyer: The Root Away root destroyer from Utility Chemicals prevents and controls roots in sewer lines through premeasured, individual water-soluble packets. With delayed action, it slowly releases chemical crystals to the fibrous-hair...

Solar-powered faucet [no photo].(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Solar-Powered Faucet [no photo]: Sloan Valve Co. introduces Solis[TM], an electronic, solar-powered faucet that operates via ambient lighting. It is designed with sleek European styling and the benefits of convenient touch-free electronics....

High-tech shower line.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... High-Tech Shower Line: Bradley Corp.'s new line of Dynamix[TM] Shower Systems includes a pressure-balancing valve and shower accessories designed to provide hotels, spas and fitness facilities with more customized solutions. The...

Lock box & storage.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Lock Box & Storage: Highway Products Inc. combines lock-up security and storage space with its Pickup Pack aluminum body, which can be installed in mid-size and full-size pickup trucks. Completely pre-assembled as a single unit, it features a...

System testing.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... System Testing: Warmly Yours allows installers to test electric floor heating effectively with its Safety Siren by checking the continuity of the floor heating system at all times during installation. It beeps as soon as a short in the system...

Pre-Insulated PEX [no photo].(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Pre-Insulated PEX [no photo]: HeatLink LLC introduces Microflex Pre-Insulated PEX-A pipe, ideal for residential, industrial, agricultural heating, plumbing and cooling applications. Microflex is composed of thermal insulation around a carrier...

New faucet models.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... New Faucet Models: Premier Faucet has introduced 54 new faucet models to its Endura Series, which offers a wide selection of decorative faucets for the kitchen, bath and bar. Available in a variety of distinctive styles and new finishes, such...

Tool tracker.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Tool Tracker: Know where tools and equipment are at all times with Bosch's Safe & Sound[TM] radio frequency identification system. Using passive tag readers, employees are responsible for the tools they use on a daily basis and avoid the...

Rheem parts guide [no photo].(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Rheem Parts Guide [no photo]: Rheem Water Heaters has announced the availability of a new parts guide, covering authorized replacement components and parts for all Rheem and Ruud brand water heaters. The 75-page guide is divided into three...

Armstrong Extends E Series line.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DrainCleaning & Inspection)
April 1, 2005... Armstrong Extends E Series Line: The E12 and E14 circulators from Armstrong Pumps are designed for high head, medium flow applications. They feature fully-enclosed motor housings for quieter operation--essential for radiant heating and...

Let's stop yakking ourselves to death: friends don't let friends mix phone calls with driving.(Editorial OPINION)
April 1, 2005... Aw, c'mon, don't be such a killjoy. Let your drivers have a few belts while making their rounds on service calls or jobsite runs. It would help their working days fly by faster! I'm kidding, of course. Nobody in his right mind would grant...