Plumbing & Mechanical articles from February 2005

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from February 2005

Doctor allergy.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... I have to say [Ellen Rohr] gave great advice: Stay away from doctors ("Fit Or Rich?" December 2004). But you should say allopathic doctors; there is a difference. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I work for a lot of doctors, most of my friends...

No Big Brother here.(Letters TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... Ms. Ellen Rohr, wow. Has it really come down to that at your company? "Big Brother cameras" at the jobsite spying on your employees ("Knock, Knock... Who's There?" March 2004)? Do you have global positioning radios, too? Just in case those...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2005... The PM January 2005 cover feature, "Making Work... Work," was written by Steve Smith, PM editor.

Contractors risking business success by undercharging.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
February 1, 2005... Fifty percent of commercial and residential contractors responding to a recent construction industry survey reported omitting general conditions costs from their job estimates, thus depriving themselves revenue and gross profit, and ultimately...

NY bill banning plastic pipe vetoed.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
February 1, 2005... New York Governor George Pataki recently vetoed legislation that would have banned the use of PVC pipe for plumbing projects in residential buildings larger than six stories and commercial construction for another two years. Pataki had approved...

Exelon, KeySpan divest mechanical contracting firms.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
February 1, 2005... Chicago-area-based Exelon Corp. is continuing to sell off some of its mechanical contracting companies, and now KeySpan Corp. is reducing its mechanical contracting base. Late last December, Exelon merged with Public Service Enterprise...

Blau receives Servant Leader Award.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Frank Blau )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Former PM columnist Frank Blau was presented with the Service Roundtable's Servant Leader Award in recognition for a lifetime's service to others in the plumbing industry. Rarely given, this is the highest honor presented by the Service...

Service America sold to employees.(Briefs)(Service America Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Chemed Corp., parent of Roto-Rooter, sold its Service America subsidiary through an asset sale to Service America employees. The company's decision to sell the HVAC repair/maintenance/replacement services business was based on declining...

Executive Plumbing opens new locations.(Briefs)(Plumbing industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Corona, Calif.-based Executive Plumbing opened two new locations in Oceanside and Palm Springs, Calif. The Palm Springs location is 5,000 sq. ft. with 80 employees. The Oceanside location is the new facility for the company's San Diego...

Plumbing workforce to grow 18 percent.(Briefs)(Plumbing industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted an 18 percent growth rate in the number of plumbers/pipefitters/steamfitters for the 2002-2012 period, gaining 91,942 jobs to a total of 584,068 jobs in 2012. Over that same 10-year period, the...

Donate miles, points for tsunami relief efforts.(Briefs)
February 1, 2005... If you'd like to help tsunami relief efforts in South Asia but don't have any extra cash after the holidays, you can donate frequent flyer miles or reward points. United Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Delta have programs set up for their...

CA Utilities Commission bans reverse auctions.(Briefs)
February 1, 2005... The California Public Utilities Commission banned reverse auctions on all construction projects of gas, electric, water and telecommunications regulated utilities in the state with annual revenues exceeding $500 million. The prevailing wage...

Price relief predicted for building materials.(Briefs)(Building materials industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The construction industry can expect modest relief from soaring materials prices, with the exception of the cost of cement, which is expected to peak early this year, according to analysts at the National Association of Home Builders'...

Industry responds generously to tsunami relief.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
February 1, 2005... Plumbing & Mechanical's parent company, BNP Media, joined many other industry firms in donating funds and/or services to the Asian tsunami relief efforts with its $25,000 pledge to the American Red Cross's International Response Fund....

Delta Faucet, PUR team up for water purity.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(Delta Faucet Co.)(PUR Water Filtration Products, a division of Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Delta Faucet Co. and PUR Water Filtration Products, a division of Procter & Gamble, announced a partnership to provide consumers with innovative faucets for the bath and kitchen. The first product is the Delta Simply PUR Water Filtration...

Elkay acquires Phylrich, relocates Ogden plant.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(Phylrich International)(Elkay Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Elkay acquired decorative plumbing product manufacturer Phylrich International, headquartered in Burbank, Calif. Elkay President Jim Scott said the acquisition "supports our strategy to expand Elkay's presence in the luxury faucet market."...

Watts Water makes acquisitions.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(Watts Water Technologies Inc. )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Watts Water Technologies acquired Sea Tech Inc., located in Wilmington, N.C., in an asset purchase transaction. Sea Tech is a $6 million company that produces a wide range of standard and custom quick-connect fittings, valves and manifolds and...

Goodman sells HVAC businesses to private investment firm.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P.)(Apollo Management L.P.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Goodman family completed the sale of its HVAC businesses to affiliates of Apollo Management, a New York-based private investment firm, for about $1.45 billion. Houston-based Goodman is the largest privately held air conditioning and heating...

ACE DuraFlo opens franchise in Florida.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... ACE DuraFlo Systems LLC, an in-place pipe restoration franchiser, announced a new franchisee--Pipeline Restoration Technologies, serving the Tampa and Orlando, Fla., areas. The company's epoxy barrier coating is approved for use in drinking...

Lori Sardinha-Costa.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)
February 1, 2005... Lori Sardinha-Costa, of Fall River, Mass., was voted the winner of American Standard's Sexiest Plumber Contest, a national competition to find plumbers with great looks, personality and dedication to the plumbing profession. Portraits and...

Charlotte Pipe purchases Thompson Plastics.(Vendor & Supplier NEWS)(Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire Thompson Plastics, a privately held manufacturer of CPVC-CTS pipe fittings. Founded in 1982, Thompson employs 120 people at its only location in Huntsville, Ala....

John W. Danforth Co.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(donations made)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Employees of Tonawanda, N.Y.-based John W. Danforth Co. re-created Santa and his reindeer by using company vehicles and delivering $2,000 in donated food to Friends of Night People, the downtown Buffalo soup kitchen that serves the area's...

Register now for Hydronic Heating seminar.(Around THE INDUSTRY)
February 1, 2005... Seats are still available for John Siegenthaler's 2005 installment of his one-day Modern Engineering Concepts for Hydronic Heating Design seminars set to begin April 14 in Pittsburgh and April 15 in Cleveland. More than 23 industry...

Plumbing & Mechanical helps Habitat for Humanity.(Around THE INDUSTRY)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Plumbing & Mechanical and 11 other trade magazines owned by PM's parent, BNP Media, have made a collective donation to become a full sponsor in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home in Detroit this summer. The home will be one of 30...

Heroes of the conversation: our customers may or may not have all the facts, but they do talk to each other.(Business TIPS)
February 1, 2005... As the community plumbing advisor, I'm often asked for advice--sort of like the doctor who is constantly pestered at parties--such as, "Why do I run out of hot water after only 32 minutes in the shower?" Unlike the typical doctor, I sometimes...

Filling the bath tub.(HEATINGHELP.COM)
February 1, 2005... Original inquiry: I've got a customer putting in an MTI Maximus MTDS-53 tub. This is the biggest fill/drain tub I've ever seen. It requires 158 gallons for a minimum fill (to cover the jets), 242 gallons max fill. We have a little over 100k Btu...

Radiant opportunities: the floor isn't the only room surface that can provide radiant delights.(Hydronics WORKSHOP)
February 1, 2005... Like many of you, my original experience with hydronic radiant heating was with floors. The first system I designed and installed was in 1980 when we built our home. We used 3/8-inch soft-temper copper tubing installed in a very thin layer of...

Understanding reverse osmosis: RO produces some of the highest-purity water and is a workhorse technology for drinking water applications.(Water TREATMENT)(reverse osmosis)
February 1, 2005... Many people have heard of reverse osmosis and know that it can be used to treat water to a high degree of purity, but their understanding of the technology ends there. This month's article is intended to familiarize readers with how the...

Safety first, last, always: one company forms a PACT with employees to change the way it views jobsite safety.(CAUTION)(Positive, Awareness, Coaching and Teamwork)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... LET'S FACE IT. Sometimes there are only two things you think of while on a job: 1) Am I on time? and 2) Am I on budget? The fact that you'd think first about performing your task safely seems almost rude. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But...

At the center of quality: Nu Flow--the plumbers' system.
February 1, 2005... Sewer Pipes: The Underground Nightmare Sewers backup in homes over 750,000 times a year in North America due to root intrusion, calcification and ground movement from seismic activity. This activity costs homeowners millions of dollars in...

Drain cleaning 101: by following these basic rules, you'll be way ahead of the game when your customer asks, 'while you're here, can you take care of this clogged drain problem?'.
February 1, 2005... Drains clog. No matter what time of year or what state of the economy, drains clog. Having a drain-cleaning machine at the ready for a customer with a problem is good for business. Knowing what tool to use and how to use it properly is even...

PMI helps clear barriers across countries and states.(Plumbing Manufacturers Institute)
February 1, 2005... As the world market continues to grow, so do the challenges of selling products into various countries around the world. As part of its multipronged value to members, the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute is actively engaged with the Department...

PMI's 'Focus Five' drives group's activities.(Plumbing Manufacturers Institute)
February 1, 2005... Just as the nature of business, manufacturing and world trade has changed over the years, so too has the role of trade associations. Once organized primarily around social functions, trade associations today must deliver real, measurable...

Water heater venting--part I: know your water heater, know your venting options.(Plumbing PRIMER)
February 1, 2005... Growing up in the plumbing profession, venting a gas-fired water heater was always an easy process: You looked at the top of the water heater, determined the size of the outlet, connected that size vent connector (smoke pipe), and tied it to...

Do clothes really make the man? By dressing the part of a professional, you and your employees become that professional.(Managing YOUR BUSINESS)
February 1, 2005... Everybody needs somebody sometime. When it comes to business, it's great to have a mentor. My dad looked up to his Uncle Jake. Jake owned and operated one of the largest dairy companies in New York and my dad had worked there as a young man....

Grounding: whether for safety or operation, knowing when to ground is essential.(Hydronic CONTROLS)
February 1, 2005... Wha'd ya mean?" says Bubba the plumber-recently-turned-heating-tech. "How come you're tellin' me I gotta ground that boiler ignition? I know better--my power saw works just fine without a ground, and it's bigger!" Bubba's right about one...

FDP continuing education benefits: don't overlook the need for ongoing training for your current foremen.(Practical MANAGEMENT)(foreman development program)
February 1, 2005... Last month we stressed the importance of giving every employee an opportunity to become a boss through an FDP (foreman development program). Do not overlook the critical need for ongoing FDP training for your present supervisors. In addition to...

FastPIPE estimating system.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Estimating software designed by professionals with over 20 years of estimating and programming experience, FastPIPE generates fast, consistent and accurate estimates. It's easy to implement, learn and use. Whatever the size or type of company,...

Portable pump puller.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... 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...

New 'Heating Your Home' catalog from Myson.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Myson unveils its new "Heating Your Home" catalog, which offers very dramatic European-style designer models. Available in five different style groups. Select Steel Panel Radiator offers traditional styling; the Eclipse Radiator has a flat...

Myson offers complete collection of Euro-styled Towel Warmers.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Myson releases its 28-page, Euro-styled Towel Warmer catalog with more than 500 styles and sizes. The Classic Towel Warmers are a perfect selection for both traditional and contemporary settings. Premier Collection has new space-saver sizing;...

Unlimited hot water.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 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...

RG6HDCOMBO Roll Groover.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Reed's professional grade RG6HDCOMBO Roll Groover is designed to form standard rolled grooves in steel, stainless steel and aluminum pipe, from 1 1/4 inches to 6 inches, in both Schedule 10 and Schedule 40 pipe. The only adjustment required is...

Columbia Boiler's MPH Series.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Columbia Boiler Co.'s newest addition to its commercial lineup, the Multi-Pass Horizontal (MPH) Series, is now available. The MPH Series' design is a modified three-pass, fire-tube design for use as a 15 psi steam or a 30 psi water unit, and...

New Anvil pipe hanger catalog.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... 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 Supply Sales, offers the most complete selection of engineered hangers and...

Simplex full port IPS ball valves.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... These German-made valves are great for heating. The thermometer is incorporated in the handle and features color-coated handles of red and blue to identify supply and return water pipes easily; you will always have a quick read of your...

McGuire's new Convertible quarter-turn brass ball valves.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... McGuire's new Convertible[TM] quarter-turn brass ball valves provide specifiers with a commercial quality, all-brass ball valve with a unique feature, a Convertible Loose Key Handle. The Convertible can be either a loose key or wheel...

Full-line instruction catalog.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... The Gorton Heating catalog includes its line of fast-venting valves for every steam heating system. A complete schematic, with accompanying instructions, explains the exact placement of its valves within a building to ensure efficient,...

Caravan modular boilers.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Heat commercial, industrial and institutional buildings with greater efficiency than single input boilers. Step-fired Caravan cast-iron boiler modules provide just the right amount of heat to meet varying demands. Capacities from 278,000 to...

Fin-tube radiation.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... New 32-page catalog features descriptions, ratings and specifications for a broad selection of commercial fin-tube heating products. Most models available in a variety of heights with multitiered elements for hot water or steam heating....

The Unibox from Oventrop.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... The Unibox from Oventrop is an alternative nonelectric approach to hydronic zone control for radiant panel circuits. It uses wall-mounted thermostatic circuit valves as the means of controlling heat input to each room. Each radiant panel...

Design Manual for DiaNorm Panel Radiators.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... HeatLines Inc. has just released a new 57-page Design Manual for DiaNorm Panel Radiators. The manual is intended for heating contractors and engineers who design and specify hydronic heating systems. It discusses the benefits of panel radiator...

Bradford White EverHot--on-demand tankless water heaters.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Bradford White Corp. recently introduced the EverHot[R] tankless gas water heater product line. These new, on-demand water heaters provide continuous hot water to multiple points of use without utilizing a storage tank. EverHot units are...

Serving the professional plumber since 1896.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Do you find it frustrating when your customer has shopped at the home center for the very same products you are offering? Wolverine Brass offers an alternative. Its policy of selling directly from the factory to the professional plumber has...

Wintac Pro 2005.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Wintac Pro[TM] 2005 is the latest release of the best-selling all-in-one business management software for plumbing and HVACR contractors. Suited for any size company, Wintac Pro integrates scheduling, dispatching, equipment tracking,...

Walton pipe extractors.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... 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...

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry transition fittings brochure.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... With Charlotte Pipe's new IPS-to-CTS reducing tees, bushings and transition bushings, you can now more easily join FlowGuard Gold[R] CPVC pipe and fittings to Corzan[R] CPVC pipe and fittings to complete large-diameter installations. For...

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Cast Iron Technical Manual.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Learn more about Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's cast-iron product offering in this Cast Iron Technical Manual. As the leading manufacturer of cast-iron soil pipe and fittings, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry can be your one-stop source for all your...

Hackney shelving/tray kits for service bodies.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Available for 12-ft.- and 14-ft.-length bodies. All 56 aluminum shelves are 22-inches wide with a 1-inch retainer lip; mounted on vertical tracks for adjustability. Includes fixed pipe shelves for 10-ft. lengths, and fixed ladder shelves...

Elkay's artistically inspired faucets turn kitchen into showcase.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Elkay has introduced more than 70 highly stylized faucet designs, including the Arezzo LK7420 kitchen pre-rinse, featuring a residential-scale dish spray with a single-control, joy-stick-like handle to control water temperature and volume. All...

AutoCut copper tube cutter available in 1-inch size.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... The new 1-inch AutoCut[TM] from General Pipe Cleaners slices copper tubing in tight spots--even with less than 1 inch of clearance from a wall during stub-out work. Like the 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch models, the new AutoCut fits in the palm of your...

General's Typhoon trailer jet storms through big clogs.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... The J-2512 Typhoon[TM] trailer jet from General Pipe Cleaners blows away block-ages in big lines and long runs. It delivers 12 gallons a minute at 2,500 psi to blast lines clean of grease, sediment and debris. A 200-gallon holding tank carries...

Power-Vee is easier to use.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... General Pipe Cleaners' improved Power-Vee[TM] automatic feed drain cleaner has a simplified feeding system that's lighter and easier to operate. The Power-Vee is ideal for tight and awkward places. Just squeeze the lever and the cable feeds at...

Beat basement flooding with Flood-Guard.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Help prevent basement flooding, expensive property damage and messy cleanup with the Flood-Guard[R] back-flow check valve from General Pipe Cleaners. Properly installed, the Flood-Guard operates like a check valve, sealing off water backup from...

Restore pipes in-place with ACE DuraFlo.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... ACE DuraFlo provides an alternative to messy and expensive repiping by restoring pipes in-place. We've restored thousands of properties without destroying walls, floors or ceilings. We provide our customers with a better-than-new piping system,...

New Hydrolevel catalog.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Hydrolevel's new 16-page catalog features its recently introduced VXTC water feeder for commercial steam boilers. Like the VXT residential feeder, this new control offers programmable delay and feed amount settings with lock-out flood...

Powerstream has gone Pro.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Powerstream Pro is Controlled Energy Corp.'s new professional electric tankless product line. When space matters and you need a whole-house electric tankless water heater or point-of-use heater, think Powerstream Pro! These heaters are...

Flat Rate Plus.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Instead of listening to us, let our customers tell you how great it is: "We saw how easy it was." "We are impressed with your software." "We could not be happier." "Flat Rate Plus[R] helped strengthen our customer...

Why buy more than you need?(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Total Office Manager[TM] includes features you need, want and have been waiting for. Full accounting, dispatching, invoicing, service history, inventory, proposals, estimates, payroll and more! GAAP-compliant. Created by contractors for...

Fits TOTO replacement flappers.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... Fits TOTO[R] replacement flappers are now available from Lavelle. These authorized replacement flappers are made from Lavelle's premium Chlorazone[R] material, the same material used in its best-selling Korky[R] Plus flapper. Chlorazone is...

Drainage products by Quendal.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
February 1, 2005... The Quendal[TM] line of high-quality drainage products includes floor drains, floor sinks, cleanouts, kettle drains and trench drains featuring heavy-duty, type 304 or 316 stainless-steel construction and sanitary corrosion-resistant finish....

Powder room make over: tips on transforming a half-bath to a roomier, more stylish space.(PLUMBING TRENDS)
February 1, 2005... When my parents added on a family room to our old house in the early-1970s, they also added a half-bath. It was teeny-tiny, with just enough room for a toilet and sink. (And just enough wall space to hang that poster of McGovern over the toilet...

Love your tools.(FIRST PLACE)(maintenance )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Keep your tools clean and lubricated. All tools benefit from "elbow grease"--taking care of them on a daily basis. Wipe them down with WD-40 or other light oil and keep the moving parts especially clean and oiled. Also, sharpen your cutters or...

Smooth tie-in.(tool tips)(tubing cutter maintenance)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Don't just spray a tubing cutter with WD-40. After a wet tie-in, take it apart, coat the roller-bearing points, cutter wheel pin and snap-back mechanism with high-quality, water-proof grease. Then, reassemble the cutter. It'll be ready for the...

Straight claw vs. bent claw.(tool tips)(comparision of hammer varieties)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A straight-claw hammer is far more useful to a service plumber than a bent-claw hammer. Let's face it. We're not pounding nails all day. We're prying up floor boards, baseboard moldings, Sheetrock[TM] and even plaster-lath ceilings. A...

Send us your tool tips.(tool tips)
February 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...

The Fire Guard Washer Box.(Product of the Month)
February 1, 2005... At last, a sturdy, hi-temp PVC, fire-rated utility box designed for appliances such as washing machines, ice-makers, etc. No more jury-rigging, stuffing with fire-resistant material and caulking to satisfy building code requirements. You can...

Trailer jet.(Products & LITERATURE)
February 1, 2005... Trailer Jet: The J-2512 Typhoon[TM] trailer jet from General Pipe Cleaners blows away blockages in big lines and long runs. The Typhoon delivers 12 gpm at 2,500 psi to blast lines clean of grease, sediment and debris. A 200-gallon holding tank...

Handy tool [no photo].(Products & LITERATURE)
February 1, 2005... Handy Tool [no photo]: Wal-Rich Corp.'s Basin Buddy[R] is a faucet-nut removal tool that can be used with a ratchet and any length extension bar. It is made of anodized aluminum and features a cut-away body that fits around existing water...

Water shut-off float valve.(Products & LITERATURE)
February 1, 2005... Water Shut-Off Float Valve: A new "float" design of the mechanical water shut-off valve from Carroll Technologies also shuts off gas and electricity when activated. The patented WSF Valve needs no batteries or electrical supply. Available for...

Drill accessory.(Products & LITERATURE)
February 1, 2005... Drill Accessory: Reed's Hole Master[TM] provides a means of clamping onto pipe and using a drill to cut a hole in pipe, including steel pipe. It has a pipe diameter mounting range of 1 1/4 inches to 10 inches, and fits a hole saw up to 4 3/4...

Air eliminator.(Products & LITERATURE)
February 1, 2005... Air Eliminator: Spirotherm manufactures air eliminators for vertical installation in light commercial and residential hydronic systems. A patented coalescing medium scrubs out 100 percent of the free air and entrained air, and up to 99.6...

Ready-to-go trailers.(Products & LITERATURE)
February 1, 2005... Ready-To-Go Trailers: New "turnkey" trailers from Perma-Liner Industries are completely self-contained and include all necessary materials, components and features needed for business operations in an easily transportable method. ...

How to win at reverse auctions: it's possible to be a winner--even while losing--if you know what you want to achieve.(Editorial OPINION)
February 1, 2005... Everyone hates reverse auctions except the buyers who set them up, and even some of them have doubts they end up with a good deal. Howls of protest from mechanical contractors have been among the loudest of all. With good reason, because the...