Plumbing & Mechanical articles from August 2003

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from August 2003

Picture perfect.(Letters To The Editor)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... OK, maybe I'm just being picky, but on Page 58 of the June 2003 Plumbing & Mechanical, the picture on the right shows a gas water heater with no sign of a sediment trap. The fire code clearly calls for one. Unless it is out of the picture...

A good deal.(Letters To The Editor)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... I just read Dan Holohan's column on the life expectancy of a boiler ("Fifteen Years," June 2003). How long do the following last?: 1) a water heater; 2) a car; 3) a refrigerator; and 4) a computer? I'm also curious as to who has the...

Workers' comp insurance rising nationwide.(Around The Industry)
August 1, 2003... Workers' comp insurance premiums have risen 50-60 percent in California Weak stock market, medical inflation and terrorism equal higher premiums Contractors can take proactive measures to lower claims The cost of workers'...

Internet reverse auction defeated in two states.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Minnesota and California affiliates of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America were successful in persuading lawmakers in those states that reverse auctions defeat value-based approaches to construction project procurement. The...

ASSE joins ISH NA.(Around The Industry, American Society of Sanitary Engineering to endorse ISH North America show)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ISH North America has announced that the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), based in Westlake, Ohio, has agreed to become an endorser of the ISH North America show. This latest announcement now gives ISH NA a total of 20 leading...

Phoenix Associates buys two plumbing companies.(H and N Plumbing)(Plumbing Connection)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Phoenix Associates Land Syndicate, a Covington, La-based holding company, purchased two more plumbing companies: H & N Plumbing of Carpinteria, Calif., and The Plumbing Connection of Santa Barbara, Calif. These two now will be part of...

JH Kelly wins Willis Safety Award.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Longview, Wash.-based mechanical contractor JH Kelly Chairman Dan Evans and Safety Director Marty Rouse recently accepted the company's Willis Safety Award (largest employer category) at the Associated General Contractors national convention in...

Two Canadian colleges introduce hydronic courses.(British Columbia Institute of Technology)(Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... British Columbia Institute of Technology (Burnaby, BC) and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Edmonton, AB) will launch hydronic training programs this fall. The programs will be available in a variety of formats, including traditional...

Fire limits supply of Micro-Lok.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A recent fire at a Johns Manville (JM) plant in Defiance, Ohio, has limited supply of the company's Micro-Lok[R] Pipe Insulation and caused JM to end production of preformed round air duct products. All other JM products for industrial and...

Legionnaires' cases increasing in U.S.(Around The Industry)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Association of Water Technologies (AWT), an international association, recently released a paper on Legionella and how to minimize the risk of Legionnaires' Disease from water systems. It addresses the alarming increase in Legionnaires'...

Siegenthaler launches new site.(Web News)(John Siegenthaler )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Plumbing & Mechanical hydronics columnist John Siegenthaler recently launched a new Web site, www.hydronicpros.com. The site includes an overview of the engineering and training services available through his company Appropriate Designs, as...

Tool auction site launched.(Web News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ToolsAuctions.com is an exclusive tool marketplace to buy and sell a variety of new, reconditioned and used tools. It has developed partnerships with many of the leading tool manufacturers who post their closeout and reconditioned tools on the...

Site provides nationwide licensing.(Web News)(Contractor Services Co.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Contractor Services Co. introduced a database service for contractors to obtain a license for plumbing, HVACR, mechanical, electrical or general contracting throughout the country. The database includes state-certified contractors who are...

Commerce imposes duties on Chinese malleable iron fittings.(Vendor & Supplier News)(United States. Department of Commerce)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Malleable iron pipe fittings made in China are being sold, or are likely to be sold, at less than fair market value in the United States, according to the preliminary determination filed by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Consequently, duties...

GM commercial vehicles offer wireless GPS systems.(Vendor & Supplier News)(General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operations)(global positioning systems)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operations is now offering qualifying commercial vehicle and fleet customers a wireless global positioning system for fleet management. Etrace xt gives workers out in the field GPS-based driving...

PHCC co-sponsors national plumbing contest.(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association was a co-sponsor of SkillsUSA-Vocational Industrial Clubs of America's (VICA) residential plumbing contest held June 26 in Kansas City, Mo. Contestants roughed-in hot and cold water...

Columbia Boiler to sponsor Holohan seminar.(Dan Holohan)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Columbia Boiler Co. will sponsor Plumbing & Mechanical hydronics columnist Dan Holohan's "The Lost Art of Steam Heating" seminar on Sept. 9, 2003, at the Sheraton Reading Hotel in Wyomissing, Pa. Topics include one-pipe steam, piping the...

CAUSE names first woman chair.(Mechanical Contractors and Unions Seal of Excellence)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Mechanical Contractors and Unions Seal of Excellence (CAUSE) named Carey M. Dove, owner and president of Gaithersburg, Md.-based M&M Welding and Fabricators, its first woman chair for the 2003-2004 term. She began as a mechanical helper at...

Amtrol partners with Rhode Island PHCC.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Amtrol and the Rhode Island Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association have teamed up to provide classroom facilities and educational assistance for the association's plumbing apprentice training program. The RIPHCC will use the company's...

ECR introduces dealer programs.(Vendor & Supplier News)(ECR International Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ECR International has introduced brand-based dealer programs for its Dunkirk and Utica boilers. Participating dealers will have access to the ECR EZ Finance program (homeowner financing), extended warranties, hydronic sizing software, CD...

Haws manager joins export council.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Nevada District Export Council)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Haws Corp's international sales manager, John Guhin, has been appointed to the Nevada District Export Council, which helps Nevada businesses tap into the burgeoning global marketplace. Guhin, a three-year veteran of Haws, holds a Masters in...

Uponor Wirsbo hosts blood drive.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Together with North American Blood Services, Uponor Wirsbo recently hosted a blood drive at its Apple Valley, Minn., manufacturing facility, yielding 37 pints of blood.

Grundfos Pumps Corp. appointed Larry Wimmer as the new president of the Olathe.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Caption: Grundfos Pumps Corp. appointed Larry Wimmer as the new president of the Olathe, Kan.-based Grundfos Sales Co. He will also remain president of Grundfos Mfg. Co., based in Fresno, Calif. Wimmer succeeds Victor Lukic, who spent 12 years...

Brass Craft announces personnel changes.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Brass Craft President has a new strategic realignment for the company. Charles Scott has joined Brass Craft as vice president of marketing and product development. Brass Craft's director of marketing, Douglas Mirth, and Steve Tokarz, senior...

Danze restructures sales staff.(Vendor & Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Danze recently restructured its sales division into two areas of focus: retail and wholesale. For the Wholesale Division, the company hired Darryl Wint as Western regional sales manager, wholesale; and Jim Wilmsen as Northeast regional sales...

The Kamco Products team along with Jeff Knoll (front, left), acting mayor of Oakville, Ontario, at the pipecutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the production facility.(Vendor & Supplier News)
August 1, 2003... Caption: The Kamco Products team along with Jeff Knoll (front, left), acting mayor of Oakville, Ontario, at the pipecutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the production facility. The plant was moved from Langley, British Columbia,...

MCA of Metropolitan Washington names executive VP.(Mechanical Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Jeanne Lee is the new executive vice president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Metropolitan Washington, succeeding Kathy McFadden, who resigned her position in May of this year. Lee has been with the association since 1989, and has...

ASME creates Patrick Higgins Award.(American Society of Mechanical Engineers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... In remembrance of Patrick J. Higgins, past vice president of ASME, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers has created an award to recognize individuals who have contributed to the enhancement of standardization through contributions to...

Corrections.
August 1, 2003... In the June 2003 news brief item titled "Wanted: Plumbers For South Pole," the temperature of -50 degrees Celsius was converted incorrectly to -122 degrees F. The correct Fahrenheit temperature is -58 degrees. "Recession-Proof Remodeling"...

Meet James Boyers: plumbing contractor & patriot.(Interview)
August 1, 2003... We first learned about contractor James Boyers when he sent us an e-mail asking for any business books to take along on a long trip--to Afghanistan to fly Apache helicopters for the North Carolina National Guard. "I will have a lot of time...

The value point system: measure your goals with this system and you won't need to track sales.(Business Tips)
August 1, 2003... The storm blew up without warning, although everyone should have known it was coming. The boss had just returned from his monthly meeting with the CPA.It began with the warehouseman--"We need to keep material costs below 15 percent." Then, he...

Which is best?(HeatingHelp.com)
August 1, 2003... Original inquiry: With the advent of primary/secondary, closely spaced tees, injection pumps, etc., it behooves us to sprinkle the system liberally with pressure/temp gauges so that we can easily see the delta-P's & delta-T's, and set the flows...

Relearning the fundamentals: it never hurts to be sure you understand the basics.(Hydronics Workshop)
August 1, 2003... Every once in a while it's good for all of us to review hydronic system design fundamentals, even those we've worked with for, years. Maybe there's a topic we've never completely understood, even though we've used the terminology...

Rebirth of a consolidator: like a phoenix from the ashes, Encompass Services begins anew.
August 1, 2003... It started with two companies merging together, creating the birth of a new consolidator in the mechanical contracting industry. Roll-up companies Group Maintenance America Corp. and Building One Services Corp. announced their intentions to...

PM's 2003 pipe trades giants.(Plumbing and Mechanical)(Directory)
August 1, 2003... PM's 2003 Pipe Trades Giants Last Pipe Trades Year's Volume Rank Rank Company Name/Location ...

PM's pipe trades giants: top ten by category.(Plumbing and Mechanical)(Directory)
August 1, 2003... PM's Pipe Trades Giants: Top Ten By Category Plumbing Rank Company Name/Location (millions) 1 EMCOR Group Inc., Norwalk, Conn. ...

PM's pipe trades alphabetical list.(Plumbing and Mechanical)(Directory)
August 1, 2003... PM's Pipe Trades Alphabetical List Rank Company Name/Location Pipe Trades ...

Making it work: the 10 keys to managing a profitable company in today's economy.
August 1, 2003... As I travel across the country talking with PHC contractors about their businesses, I am finding they are facing a mixture of business challenges. Many business owners are at a point where new walls must be climbed to get to the next level....

Sharpens your skills at ISH North America 2003.
August 1, 2003... With more than 50 seminars, 400 exhibitors And a range of special events, ISH North America (ISH NA) promises a comprehensive learning experience, all in the backdrop of exciting Las Vegas. Following the success of last year's ISH NA launch in...

Check out Reed's new Web site www.reedmfgco.com.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Reed's brand-new Web site offers a keyword searchable product catalog. Cutter wheel charts and a "where to buy" section are also available, along with company history, new products, sales contacts, photo/ artwork downloads, and Reed's trade...

Kingsley from Moen Incorporated.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The new Kingsley[TM] line for the bath offers traditional styling described as a bit turn-of-the century ornamental and antique Shaker. Offered in the new Wrought Iron Iron and LifeShine[R] Brushed Nickel finishes, it provides an old world...

Paini faucet from Alpha International Inc.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Paini special features include: European quality and design at excellent price, best value, same or next-day shipping. Meets NSF and IAPMO certification. Also includes solid brass body with high-quality electroplate finish (24k Gold finish) and...

Sidekick--portable Pipe Threader.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The Sidekick (Model 6991) Pipe Threader weighs just 37 lbs. and is capable of cutting, threading and reaming pipe from 1/2 inch through 1 inch. Sidekick features include auto-oiling through the die head, 1/4-to 1-inch die head, 1/2-to 3/4-and 1...

Walton pipe extractors.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... 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...

Seamless p-trap insulator saves installation time.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... McGuire's ProWrap[R] seamless p-trap insulators save installers time and money. ProWrap's seamless prewrapped construction saves unit labor costs and direct material costs. There is no fussing with awkward fasteners or trips back to the trailer...

Portable pump puller.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... 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...

Millennium[TM] indirect stainless-steel water heaters.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Delivers high performance at low cost--all the hot water that's needed--quickly, efficiently and conveniently. Long lasting, with a limited lifetime warranty. Engineer-and installer-friendly, it's lightweight, easy to install and works with any...

New sealed combustion gas boiler.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Slant/Fin's new value-priced Victory VSPH sealed combustion gas boiler is Energy Star-rated with 85 percent or above AFUE in all sizes. Installer-friendly features include factory-installed horizontal flue discharge components, built-in...

New high output Slant/Fin baseboard.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The output, size and strength of new Slant/Fin Baseline 70 baseboard make it ideal for multifamily housing, light commercial and high-output residential heating applications. Its economy price makes Baseline 70 particularly suited for highly...

Korky QuietFill Toilet Fill Valve.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... 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 advancedtoilets today. That's why it's not surprising to find the Korky QuietFill in TOTO's...

SoloSet EB-25 from Cash Acme.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... SoloSet[TM] EB-25 from Cash Acme brings state-of-the-art technology to pressure regulators. A convenient pressure adjustment twist-cap and numerical indicator makes installation a quick, one-man job. Innovative "micro-fingers" dissipate noise...

Anvil pipe hanger catalog.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The most comprehensive catalog of pipe hangers and supports available to the industry has now been published by Anvil International. Anvil, formerly known as Grinnell, offers the most complete selection of engineered hangers and supports, as...

The Quad-Flo bypass valve from Tomlinson Industries.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Tomlinson Industries' Quad-Flo[TM] bypass valve is a four-way, two-position valve made of solid brass, featuring a Teflon[R] "QuadSeal[TM]" to ensure a smooth, positive operating action. A single two-position handle requires an easy 90-degree...

PHD pipe hangers and devices.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Your one-stop source for hanger support products, PHD manufactures a wide selection of pipe hangers in various sizes and finishes. Many products are Underwriters Laboratory-listed and Factory Mutual-approved. Available finishes include...

Lead-free drinking water products Pro-Flo by Tomlinson Industries.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The Pro-Flo[TM] product line consists of high-quality, lead-free brass and stainless-steel water dispensing components for use on water coolers, water fountains and drinking water stations. These include bubblers, projector heads,...

PHD strut products and accessories.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... PHD Manufacturing offers a wide selection of strut products and strut accessories in several profiles and finishes for applications that include hanging pipe and housing electrical conduit. Available finishes include electro-galvanized,...

Contractor jobsite reference.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... This catalog is designed with the jobsite contractor in mind. Contains 192 of our most requested submittal drawings, giving the contractor unfettered access to important installation information without referring to the Smith Yellow Pages[R]...

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's Quiet House System.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's exclusive Quiet Houser[R] System for residential drain, waste and vent (DWV) systems is featured in this four-color brochure. The Quiet House System comprises cast-iron waste piping and plastic vent lines for a...

QSC offers new HVAC Fast Trac training program.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... A new HVAC Fast Trac training program is now available through the Quality Service Contractors (QSC). The home study program, administered by QSC, teaches individuals the proper techniques of service, repair and replacement of residential and...

Pocket-sized industrial fittings dimensional catalog.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... This handy pocket-sized industrial fittings catalog is now available from Charlotte Pipe and Foundry. The guide features dimensional data and product specifications for PVC Schedule 40 and 80 fittings, and Corzan[R] CPVC Schedule 80 fittings....

Armstrong ARMflo E Series circulators.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Armstrong Pumps is pleased to offer the ARMflo E Series line of circulators, a new family of close-coupled hydronic circulators. ARMflo E Series circulators offer unparalleled efficiency. For example, the E9 is 74 percent more efficient than...

Think all pipe & fittings are the same? Think again.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... A joint in the plumbing system leaks, causing costly damage and construction delays. The pipe manufacturer blames it on the fitting maker and the fitting maker blames it on the pipe manufacturer. If this hasn't happened to you, it could if you...

Hammond Valve--better at every turn.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... As the official valve of the PHCC/ Professional Product Line, Hammond is proud to be a strong partner with the one organization dedicated to enhancing the plumbing contractor's business. To meet the changing needs of light-commercial and...

Safer, faster and easier than soldering copper.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Increase your plumbing installation efficiency with Stadler-Viega's NSF-approved Pexcel Pureflow[TM] Water System. Flexible Pexcel tubing and Form stable FostaPex, a composite pipe, work with a high quality bronze fitting system. The system is...

Suspended Water Heater Platform.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The Quick Stand[TM] No. 40-SWHP Suspended Water Heater Platform is engineered to support water heaters up to 40 gallons and 21-inch diameter in suspended applications. This time-and labor-saving tool is designed for the professional contractor....

WARDFLEX--more feet per day.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... WARDFLEX[R] delivers more performance and installation advantages over either black-steel pipe or other ordinary CSST systems. Compared to conventional steel, WARDFLEX installs without the heavy lifting, carrying, threading, extensive measuring...

Peerless Boiler's Series TC boiler.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Peerless Boiler's Series TC commercial, cast-iron boiler for hot water or steam system is designed for forced draft firring with gross output ratings ranging from 900 to 4,629 MBH. This oil, gas or combination boiler is available in 15...

Weil-McLain releases full-line product catalog.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Weil-McLain, a leader in the hydronics industry, has just released its first-ever "Power of ONE Full-Line Product" catalog. The new 172-page, four-color complete product catalog includes sales and technical information on Weil-McLain boilers,...

Eel Cam--fast-peek inspection system.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... New from Electric Eel Mfg. is the Eel Cam--7LCD fast-peek pipeline inspection system. The new, fully portable, self-contained video inspection system features a 7-inch LCD monitor located on the unit's handle for quick viewing at a variety of...

Plumb-Pex Plumbing System from RTI.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The Plumb-Pex System is an engineered complete flexible piping system that provides a proven reliable solution to all plumbing needs. Utilizing the patented Plumb-Pex "Clamp" one tool provides assembly of all connections on all sizes of...

New and improved Model N.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The improved Model N sectional drain cleaner from Electric Eel can hold either 75 feet of the 5-ft. sectional dualmatic cable or 100 feet of 1/2-inch diameter continuous inner-core cable in the enlarged drum. The open winding of the outer cable...

Add-A-Line.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Adding a water line has never been easier thanks to the new Add-A-Line full-slip valve tee. Add-A-Line's quality brass ball valve replaces cheap saddle valves that leak and clog. The Add-A-Line is available with four different valve connections...

One-stop service.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... Designed to meet the challenges of one-stop service, the new AC/1000 by Hackney provides big truck features in a small package. A 12-ft. aluminum body and single rear wheel Chevrolet chassis keeps gross vehicle weight less than 10,000 pounds....

Push-Tite closet flange.(Information Showcase)
August 1, 2003... The new Push-Tite[TM] gasketed closet flange boasts the largest flow-thru area in the industry. It works with any 4-inch DWV pipe: solid and foam core PVC/ABS, (glues over 3-inch pipe), as well as no-hub, service weight and extra heavy cast...

New water heater update: the new requirement has made water heaters safer for the 'stupid fool.'.(Plumbing Primer)
August 1, 2003... By you must have learned new requirements for 30-, 40-and--50gallon gas-fired storage water heaters. As of July 1, manufacturers must include a flammable vapor ignition resistant system on their water heaters. This requirement will be expanded...

The lesson of the broom: sometimes employees need things spelled out for them.(Managing Your Business)
August 1, 2003... Are you frustrated by your employees' failure to use common sense? Or do you figure they're just lazy? During a tour of our office, training center and showroom, an out-of-town visitor saw many unique things. The Gas Boy fuel computer...

Customer complaints.(Ask Al)
August 1, 2003... Editor's note: Al Levi knows what it takes to make your business run with less stress and more success. Contractors, just like you, seek his advice regularly. Al has agreed to let us share with PM readers some of the questions he gets and the...

Why the electric chair is AC ... and other mysteries: understanding how electricity goes from start to finish helps you better understand the comfort business.(Hydronic Controls)(alternating current)
August 1, 2003... We have been talking about there mostats and the fact that the heating business is really the comfort business. A thermostat is one of the three components of a basic control circuit (power supply, switch and load). Now let's look at another of...

Economic cycles: economic indicators are pointing to a change--will you be ready?(In The Field)
August 1, 2003... You don't have to be an economist to know that there are economic cycles. As the economy changes business picks up, declines and then picks up again. Over the last year or so, I have shared some techniques and maximize revenue in service and...

Am I stupid? Just stop that leak! Lost time on the jobsite is money down the drain.(Practical Management)
August 1, 2003... Has anyone ever called you stupid, ignorant, foolish or inept? We could add some cuss words that would even spice up those negative descriptions for any contractor who sits back and watches his money go down the drain. My client, Tom,...

Mountain climbing 101: your brand must be remembered in order to be effective.(Small Shop Talk)
August 1, 2003... Mt. Olympus over the Salt Lake City Valley a particularly tall mountain, topping out at just over 9,000 feet. But it is situated in such a way that help but look at it. It's first in line in the range that rims the east side of the valley....

Touchless faucet technology.(Plumbing Trends)
August 1, 2003... The installation of electronic or sensor-operated plumbing fixtures is on the rise, but the list of motivators behind their selection over manual units differs depending on whom you talk to. "For specifying engineers and building owners,...

Extra-spacious model.(Tubs & Whirlpools)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Extra-Spacious Model: The Aquatic, Century models offer more room to relax with extra-deep bathing wells and wider contour lounges. Available in single and double models, with either oval, rectangle or corner styles. Circle 1 ...

Clawfoot hydro-massage.(Tubs & Whirlpools)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Clawfoot Hydro-Massage: The Balneo "Cella" series from Ultra Baths marries old and new with its clawfoot tub design and 40 air jet hydro-massage bath system. Features a 1-horsepower motor with air-heating system and three heater levels, and a...