Plumbing & Mechanical articles from August 2002

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from August 2002

Flat rate vs. T&M. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... As I contribute my part toward the retirement state of life I still look forward to receiving my copy of PM in order to stay abreast of what is going on in our industry. I particularly enjoy reading the Letters to the Editor section and...

No advantage to bigness. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... I just read Jim Olsztynski's March editorial on the recent consolidation craze ("Can Consolidation Succeed?") that appears to have run its course. I know that Jim is smart enough to know the answers to the questions of said craze, but, as a...

Mold: the new asbestos. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... Jim Olsztynski's editorial hit home ("Toxic Mold Hysteria," May 2002). As an independent home inspector, more than half of the clients I work for will ask me to look for and report mold. I don't know about the rest of the country, but...

NYC plumbing inspectors charged with bribery. (Around the Industry).(Illustration)
August 1, 2002... Fifteen of New York City's 24 plumbing inspectors--70 percent of the staff--were charged June 25 with extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars to approve projects around the city. Among those charged were the top inspector; the top...

ISH NA attendees to have free admission to LonWorld. (Around the Industry: North America).
August 1, 2002... ISH North America, debuting in Toronto Oct. 31, is now approaching its target of 400 exhibitors. In addition, Messe Frankfurt has co-located another related show, LonWorld, with the inaugural ISH North America. LonWorld, an annual event...

Canada's weak dollar means good deals on travel. (Around the Industry).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Attendees from the United States traveling to Toronto for ISH North America will profit from two trends that make Canada an attractive destination. For one thing, a weak Canadian dollar makes it an affordable destination. As we wrote this...

K/BIS 2003 date changed. (Briefs).(Calendar)
August 1, 2002... The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference announced new dates for the 2003 event to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Originally scheduled for March 28-30, the new. K/BIS dates are April 11-13. Show...

PHCC forms partnership to rebuild low-income homes. (Briefs).(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association)(Rebuilding Together charity)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association has formed a partnership with the national charity Rebuilding Together. The charity's 250,000 volunteers work in partnership with local community groups and individual and...

Continuing education for inspectors. (Briefs).(Massachusetts mandate for plumbing and gas inspectors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Effective May 1, 2002, continuing education for all plumbing and gas inspectors was mandated in Massachusetts after almost 10 years of planning. This applies to all of the 400 plus full-time, part-time and alternate inspectors. The legislation...

U.S. Industries moves headquarters. (Briefs).(new Florida location, sells Selkirk Inc. to Tinicum Capital Partners L.P.)(Jacuzzi appoints Donald C. Devine president)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... U.S. Industries, parent company of Jacuzzi, Zurn and Eljer, closed its corporate office in Iselin, N.J., with the consolidation into its smaller facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. The new address is 777 S. Flagler Dr., Suite 1108, West Palm...

Service Nation gets new investor. (Briefs).(Callahan Roach Products & Publications)(Service Nation Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Service Nation, a new contractor business organization, announced that Callahan Roach Products & Publications, publisher of flat rate pricing guides in the heating and air conditioning industry, has taken a significant investment position in...

Geberit receives design award. (Briefs).(Geberit Manufacturing Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Geberit Manufacturing received Design Journal's gold ADEX award for design excellence for its new Pressure-Assist Concealed Tank and Carrier Toilet System.

CIPH names new president. (Briefs).(Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Ralph Suppa was named the new president and chief staff officer of the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating. Suppa succeeds Ed Hardison, who retired after 16 years as president.

BlazeMaster receives UL listing. (Briefs).(Underwriters Laboratories Inc.)(BlazeMaster[R] Fire Sprinkler Systems)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... BlazeMaster[R] Fire Sprinkler Systems announced that its CPVC pipe and fittings are now listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for use with listed light hazard, quick response, extended coverage sprinklers, and may be installed without...

Scholarship for ground water resources study presented. (Briefs).(Amtrol Inc. and American Ground Water Trust)(Amherst College student Helen Dole)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Amtrol, a provider of advanced water systems solutions, awarded its annual scholarship for 2001 in conjunction with the American Ground Water Trust, an independent authority on the hydrologic, economic and environmental significance of ground...

UAC seminar to focus on training. (Briefs).
August 1, 2002... The Union-Affiliated Contractors will offer seminars on how to effectively train trade professionals during the Oct. 29-Nov. 2 PHCC convention and ISH North America trade show. The UAC is offering these seminars in conjunction with the United...

Omaha Steak promotion from A.O. Smith. (Briefs).(A.O. Smith Water Products Co.)(company move to Tennessee)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. recently launched its "Get Fired Up" summertime promotion. Plumbing contractors are awarded 50 points redeemable for steaks and other gourmet foods from Omaha Steaks[R] for each Master-Fit[R] Plus "BTI" commercial...

Watts Industries' chairman, CEO retires. (Briefs).(Timothy P. Horne)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Watts Industries Inc. announced that Timothy P. Horne, chairman and chief executive officer, will retire by Dec. 31 of this year. The board of directors has begun searching for a successor and expects to have one in place by the second half of...

Wirsbo announces promotion. (Briefs).(Uponor Wirsbo)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Uponor Wirsbo promoted Alan Larson to AQUASAFE[TM] brand manager. Larson joined the team in 2001 as the AQUASAFE design manager.

Geberit acquires Chicago Faucet. (Around the Industry).(Chicago Faucet Co.)(Switzerland's Geberit Group)
August 1, 2002... Nearly 101 years to the date of its founding, family-owned Chicago Faucet Co. of Des Plaines, Ill., has been acquired by The Geberit Group, headquartered in Jona, Switzerland. The acquisition was effective July 9, 2002. Keith Kramer,...

MCAA urges reconsideration of spec format changes. (Around the Industry).(Mechanical Contractors Association of America)
August 1, 2002... The Mechanical Contractors Association of America disagrees with the Construction Specifications Institute's proposed change to the MasterFormat[TM] specifications system; specifically, the elimination of Division 15 and 16 formats. In a...

'Flush' of Crapper enthusiasts rededicate grave in England. (Around the Industry).(Thomas Crapper alleged inventor of the flush toilet)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... After years of neglect, Thomas Crapper's grave was recently restored by the firm he established in 1861. More than 30 people, some by the name of "Crapper," and others representing Britain's sanitaryware manufacturers, attended the rededication...

Mold bill introduced in house. (Around the Industry).(United States Toxic Mold Safety and Protection Act of 2002)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) recently introduced the "United States Toxic Mold Safety and Protection Act of 2002." H.R. 5040 directs the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish national standards for toxic mold inspectors, and for...

'Urinal' sells for $1.85 million at art auction. (Around the Industry).(Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain")(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... A French artist's rendition of a urinal sold for $1.85 million last May during a sale of contemporary art held at Phillips dePury & Luxembourg's New York City auction house. From our research, Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) was the biggest...

'Redo Your Crew' contest submissions due Aug. 30. (Around the Industry).
August 1, 2002... The submission deadline for the "Redo Your Grew" contest sponsored by WearGuard, a division of Aramark, and Plumbing & Mechanical is fast approaching -- Aug. 30. The grand prize is $2,000 worth of free uniforms, and the winner will be featured...

PHCC Stalwart Purzycki dies at 85. (Around the Industry).(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Casey Purzycki, 85, a longtime Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors member, died May 26 after a long illness. He was the founder of Long Beach, Calif.-based Backflow Apparatus and Valve Co. (BAVCO), which is still operated by the Purzycki...

Rheem names Farwell COO. (Around the Industry).(Rheem Manufacturing Co.)(Ian Stewart Farwell)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Rheem Manufacturing Co. promoted Ian Stewart Farwell to the position of corporate executive vice president and chief operating officer. In his new position, Farwell will oversee operations, materials and human resources at all Rheem...

Top writing prize goes to Jim Olsztynski. (Around the Industry).(Construction Writers Association award)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Construction Writers Association gave its most prestigious writing award to PM Editorial Director Jim Olsztynski. The 2002 "Ned Godfrey Award" was based on a body of work encompassing different writing styles. Olsztynski's submission...

U.S. Supreme Court rules against unions. (Around the Industry).(BE&K Construction)(lawsuit against labor unions)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of BE&K Construction, Birmingham, Ala., in a major case that affects the rights of employers to file lawsuits against labor unions. The court found that filing a reasonably based but unsuccessful suit is...

The impact of material sales: the numbers tell a bleak story for the installation only contractors who work for Home Depot. (Business Tips).(related article: The Problem)(Column)
August 1, 2002... I was reading an article in another trade magazine not too long ago about Home Depot's "Expo store" in San Diego. This is an experimental facility that includes a 30,000-sq. ft. showroom area devoted to upscale kitchen and baths. The store...

Towels and toes: a simple way to create a thermal oasis of comfort in the bathroom. (Hydronics Workshop).(radiant floor heating system can also warm towel racks )
August 1, 2002... Tens of thousands of homes in North America now testify that whole-house floor heating is not only possible, it's arguably the ultimate in comfort heating. Still, market realities guarantee that not all homes will get wall-to-wall floor...

Peeking behind the scenes of the pipe trades giants: a challenging year heads to some interesting observations.(Illustration)(Industry Overview)
August 1, 2002... Lists like these always make for good reading. Everyone likes to see who's who in any industry, and keeping score is a natural American pastime. We all know revenue volume isn't anywhere close to the most important measure of business success,...

Dedicated to customer service: a low score on a customer service audit showed its absence; a big jump in rank one year later proved its presence.(Edwin Stipe Inc.)
August 1, 2002... Even 100 years of business may not mean much when it comes down to satisfying customers one-on-one and one by one. That's what Henry Scherer, Edwin Stipe Inc., Easton, Pa., discovered after coming in 60th place in a national customer...

Forging a new era of products, productivity and profits. (ISH North America).
August 1, 2002... October 31 -- November 2, 2002 National Trade Centre (at Exhibition Place) Toronto, Ontario Canada You are invited to be a part of an important event in our industry's history -- the debut of a brand new trade show, representing a new...

ISH-NA seminar presenters.
August 1, 2002... Richard Trethewey Rich has been a member of PBS' This Old House team since the series debuted in 1978. Hailing from Dedham, Massachusetts, Rich leaned his craft while working for the family plumbing & heating business, Trethewey Bros.,...

ISH-NA exhibitors.
August 1, 2002... (as of June 17, 2002) Exhibitor Name A K industries, Inc. A O Smith Water Products Co. A Y McDonald Mfg. Co. ABS Pumps Accesorios De Bano Taberner, S.L. Accubid Systems, Ltd. Air Conditioning Heating &...

Don't miss these events in Toronto!
August 1, 2002... ASA's 33rd Annual Meeting / "Supply Chain Summit" The American Supply Association Annual Meeting. October 29-31, will see a unique new approach to providing value to its participants, with a theme focusing on improving the efficiency of the...

Clarification.(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2002... The March issue of Plumbing & Mechanical failed to mention the source of the photos that ran with the cover story, "Wholesaler Showrooms." The photos were taken by Robert Spore, Akron, Ohio. The photos are of a showroom run by plumbing...

How to choose and implement cost-estimating technology: by following a few simple procedures, you'll be churning out bids at an unprecedented rate.(choosing a software system)
August 1, 2002... Trying to understand the new features of one estimating software system is difficult enough, much less trying to compare the advantages of several competing solutions. But don't let the flood of information and marketing claims distract you....

EPA-registered water processor. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Bestech's water-processing system is a unique product with limited competition. It is not sold in discount stores, has repeat replacement business and is priced under $70 wholesale with faucet and all fittings. Suggested retail is $179...

CPVC/brass-body drop ear 90. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Kbi's Drop Ear 90 utilizes forged brass, internal "knurl," quality EPDM O rings and FlowGuard material to ensure the highest quality and finest looking CPVG/brass drop ear transition in the world. Both IAPMO and NSF listed, this product meets/...

New LD-12 Water Leak Detector. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The SubSurface Leak Detection LD-12 "Professional's Plus" Water Leak Detector is even better than its predecessor, the popular LD-l0. The LD-12 has even greater sensitivity and better electronic amplification than the LD-10, and the LD-12's...

Flomatic introduces butterfly valves. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Danfoss-Flomatic introduces new butterfly valves designed for water supply, HVAC and general industries. The new Sylax series butterfly valves are offered in sizes 2 inches -- 12 inches and in wafer or full lug-type models. They are...

RTI Systems-radiant heating. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Radiant Heating made easy. Radiant-Trak panels are attached below floors, above ceilings or behind walls to provide radiant floor heating and are suitable for all flooring materials (tile, wood, carpet). ThermalBoard[TM] is a modular radiant...

Portable pump puller. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Pul-A-Pump's patented design provides state-of-the-art performance in a portable pump-pulling device. Built-in features allow efficient, one-man operation. Unique belt drive mechanism affords continual automatic adjustment to varying diameters...

GA124 sealed combustion gas boilers. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Buderus features the GA124 sealed combustion series gas boilers for direct-vent and induced-draft applications. All models exceed 85 percent AFUE rating and qualias Energy Star-rated products. Models range from 70,000 to 123,000 Btu/hr....

Ridge Tool's ProPress[TM] System. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Ridge Tool's ProPress[TM] System is a press connection system that crimps copper tubes in seconds for the sanitary and heating markets. Designed as a replacement for the traditional sweat method of connecting copper tube, the system consists of...

Copper tube information. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Get the current technical information and resources you need to ensure proper installation of copper tube, pipe and fittings for water/gas distribution and fire sprinkler systems. The Copper Development Association Web site provides you with...

New automatic water feeder. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Hydrolevel's newly redesigned VXT water feeder for steam boilers includes a digital feed counter to monitor the amount of water added to the boiler. The counter helps diagnose system leaks that can significantly shorten a boiler's life. Also...

REMS Amigo 2. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The REMS Amigo 2 is a portable electric tool for threading pipes from 1/8 inch to 2 inches. The patented support bracket supports the die stock against torque in both directions. Ideal for the jobsite, it weighs 14.3 pounds and can be used...

PowerStar whole-house electric tankless water heater. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... PowerStar electric tankless water heaters offer benefits ranging from incredible energy efficiency and endless hot water to space savings and a long lifespan. Ideal for use where natural gas or propane is not available, the PowerStar is one of...

New Bosch AquaStar Model 125HX tankless water heater. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Controlled Energy Corp. introduces the AquaStar Model 125HX, a patented hydro-generated ignition system that requires no standing pilot, electricity or batteries. This is the first domestic water heater to use hydropower for pilot ignition. As...

700PD Power Drive. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Reed's new 700PD Power Drive is a portable, electric, heavy-duty power drive for threading pipe and conduit up to 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter. It uses Reed R12+ Segmental or Ridgid[TM] 12R dies and dropheads. The 700PD features a vinyl-coated...

Soffit System. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Grice Engineering Inc. designs and manufactures the Soffi-Steel[TM] system, a patented soffit system designed to conceal and protect fire sprinkler piping, plumbing and other utilities in new and retrofit applications. Soffi-Steel is...

RootX. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... RootX foaming root control is an effective and profitable tool for eliminating damaging root growth. Professional drain cleaners and municipal sewer departments can solve their customers' root problems with an environmentally friendly product...

PHCC Professional Product Line. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The PHCC-National Association provides plumbing, heating and cooling contractors with tools to grow your business. As an added membership benefit, PHCC has joined with manufacturer partners to provide professional contractors with a line of...

Wirsbo MultiCor. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The tubing you choose says a lot about your business. Wirsbo MultiCor[R] is a multilayer composite tubing made of an interior aluminum tube lined with inner and outer layers of PEX. The PEX protects against corrosion and the aluminum prevents...

Strom Plumbing by Sign of the Crab. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The building and renovation source for solid brass plumbing fixtures, bath accessories and door hardware. Strom Plumbing by Sign of the Crab distributes a wide range of high-quality solid brass leg tub faucets, shower enclosure sets, lavatory...

Radiant ceiling panels. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Sterling radiant panel ceiling systems are an energy- and cost-saving method of heating and cooling. They are available in three basic types: linear for wall-to-wall installation, modular for installation in standard t-bar ceiling grids, and...

The first name in Kickspace heaters. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Beacon/Morris Kickspace heaters are the space-saving alternative to hot water baseboard. Designed to fit inconspicuously under a cabinet, in the floor, on or in the wall, kickspace heaters are ideal for hard-to-heat areas such as foyers,...

Beacon/Morris horizontal serpentine hot water unit heaters. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Beacon/Morris is pleased to offer hot water horizontal unit heaters for residential, commercial and industrial use. With pipe connections from the side, these units are ideal for installation in areas where ceiling space is limited such as...

More cast iron means better performance. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The Series 8, with its rugged cast-iron construction, offers commercial quality in a residential boiler. With cast-iron sections, thicker and deeper than in other leading boilers, the Series 8 offers a multitude of performance advantages,...

RBI Dominator Series boilers and water heaters. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... RBI Dominator Series boilers and water heaters offer Btu sizes from 300 to 2,100 mbh, with thermal efficiencies up to 85 percent. Proportional firing up to four stages provides built-in redundancy and high turndown for system efficiency...

Futera II. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The Futera II, the next generation of innovative, advanced hot-water-supply boilers, provides 85 percent efficiency noncondensing with industry-leading NOx levels of less than 10 ppm. The Futera II operates a step-by-step cycle of operation in...

Hydrotherm Sabre Boiler. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Introducing the Hydrotherm Sabre Boiler, with its brushed stainless-steel jacket and its all on-top connections. A boiler that is sure to be well-received by contractors and homeowners alike. The brushed stainless-steel jacket gives an...

SpacePak central air conditioning. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... SpacePak is the ideal compliment for homes using today's modern radiant heating systems. It is a central air-conditioning system for homes unable to accommodate conventional systems. Ideal for older "ductless" homes, SpacePak uses flexible...

Airtherm HVAC. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Airtherm fan coils are the smart solution for institutional, commercial and multiresidential heating and cooling applications. Airtherm units are extremely durable with 18-gauge casing standard and the industry's only 14-gauge option. With its...

McGuire's ProWrap insulation. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... ProWrap's seamless design offers a better solution for covering exposed p-trap and supply fixture trim. McGuire's prewrapped design provides the distributor a more cost efficient product that saves the contractor valuable installation time....

New sealed combustion gas boiler. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Slant/Fin's new value-priced Victory VSP sealed-combustion gas boiler is ideal for new construction and for replacements where chimney venting is not practical. Installer-friendly features include factory-installed horizontal flue discharge...

Free heat-loss software. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Slant/Fin's Hydronic Explorer CD helps heating contractors perform heat-loss calculations and make product specifications more quickly and accurately. The powerful and user-friendly heat-loss program provides the accuracy of true I=B=R method...

Ambassador high efficiency hydronic gas heaters. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Embassy's new Ambassador gas heater series is ideal for virtually any application. From condos, to residential homes, to government housing projects, the Ambassador has quickly become the choice of the trade. Contractors love the Ambassador's...

Walton pipe extractors. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Walton "REPS" extractors remove broken pipes and studs that defy movement. They make a strong, four-point grip without hammering or pounding and are made of hardened steel. The extractors pull rather than ream, and they release instantly. They...

Labor Saver. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The Labor Saver[R] Fixture Support from Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Figure Numbers 0609 through 0925 have been designed to speed up the installation process by using a one-piece rigid frame, pre-assembled steel constuction. This innovative support...

Korky QuietFill Toilet Fill Valve. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Why did the world leader in toilets choose the Korky[R] QuietFill[R] Toilet Fill Valve -- it's the technology. TOTO[R] manufactures the most technically advanced toilets today. That's why it's not surprising to find the Korky QuietFill in...

Install water and sewer lines without digging a trench. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Pipe-Genie is a completely portable pipe replacement system designed to install and replace cast or ductile iron, clay, concrete, ABS, HDPE and PVC. Virtually any new or replacement pipe can be installed using the Pipe-Genie System, including...

Introducing a hot little number from Takagi. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Say goodbye to your big, energy-wasting water heater and say hello to Flash TKD20, the new generation of tankless gas water heaters from Takagi. Now you can take endless showers, run the dishwasher and do laundry -- all at the same time. Flash...

Drain Rooter PH. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The 22-pound Drain Rooter PH[TM] from General Pipe Cleaners features a compact and portable design with a variable speed power cable feed. A 4-foot guide hose keeps the cable from whipping and prevents floors and fixtures from becoming dirty....

Cold-Shot Pipe Freezing Kit. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The Cold-Shot[TM] Pipe Freezing Kit from General Pipe Cleaners lets you repair an operating water system -- without draining water lines, sprinkler systems or hot water systems before cutting pipe or tubing. Using carbon dioxide ([CO.sub.2]) in...

Power-Vee[TM] automatic feed drain cleaner. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... General Pipe Cleaners' improved Power-Vee[TM] automatic feed drain cleaner has a feeding system that's lighter and easier to operate. It unclogs sink, shower, toilet and laundry drains up to 3 inches and can adjust to take any diameter cable...

New and improved SPEEDROOTER 91. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The new SPEEDROOTER 91[TM] from General Pipe Cleaners features a braced frame at key stress points, a drum supported front and rear for longer bearing wear and FLEXICORE[R] cable. The new adjustable height, swept-back handle provides maximum...

Benjamin Manufacturing Co. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Benjamin Manufacturing Co. offers products for use when the plumbing is concealed behind, extends beyond or comes through the wall: Access panels without springs, snaps or clips to break or wear out; flat or bell cover plates in white or chrome...

Symmons Thermixer thermostatic mixing valve. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... The Thermixer thermostatic mixing valve is designed to provide accurate control of warm or hot water temperatures for use in a variety of commercial applications. Thermixer is constructed of all bronze, brass and stainless-steel components, and...

New bolt clips for couplings. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... MG Couplings, known in the industry as being the corrosion-resistant, high-strength cast-iron coupling to use with hubless cast-iron soil pipes, has added a new feature that makes it quick and easy for contractors to install. Factory...

New point-of-use water heating solution featuring advanced digital microprocessor control. (Information Showcase).
August 1, 2002... Stiebel Eltron, the manufacturer of the very dependable DHC series instantaneous point-of-use water heaters, is expanding its range by adding two new models with electronic temperature control. Set the knob on the front cover to any temperature...