Plumbing & Mechanical articles from November 2002

Plumbing & Mechanical archives from November 2002

Simple math. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2002... In reference to Frank Blau's column in the August issue ("The Impact Of Material Sales"), I have learned the hard way how true his thinking is. We were a contract installer for both Sears and Lowe's. We did an average of 12 installs a day...

Biased and unprofessional. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2002... I write to express my disappointment with your magazine's decision to publish Mr. Ballanco's obviously biased and unprofessional article ("Watch Out for Sewer Problems," August 2002. Why Mr. Ballanco's claims (and I quote) that the city of...

If you don't, you don't. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2002... This is just a short statement to say how absolutely tired I am of hearing clients repeat over and over again, after the job is completed, that the "other guy" is cheaper. I don't agree with T&M on any level, but I'm also not into lecturing...

Big changes. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2002... I would like everyone to know that as of Sept. 3, we became a flat rate company, and also began offering service agreements. I had been trying to get our company to try this since 1996, but my former business partner would not even give...

Poor Oprah. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2002... Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed Ellen Rohr's column ("Concerned Letter To Oprah," August 2002). Poor Oprah. Ellen realizes something that none of my college professors understood: The government doesn't create any wealth; it simply...

Roto-Rooter products on retail store shelves. (Around the Industry).(drain cleaning products)
November 1, 2002... Decision was made to drive brand awareness. Three products offered: clog remover, septic and cesspool treatment, and root killer. Selling retail won't handicap franchise, says company. Roto-Rooter has decided to throw its lot in...

PM trends.(exit strategy question)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... PM Trends What kind of exit strategy do you have for your business? No exit strategy 39% Sell to employees 13% Sell to outside buyer/broker 22% Pass along to family 26% Each month...

More than 500 contractors attend latest PSI summit. (Around the Industry).(Plumbers Success International 2002 Summit)
November 1, 2002... In a time of disappointing turnouts for various national trade shows and regional events, it's something to see the attendance at the Plumbers Success International 2002 Summit, Sept. 11-15 in St. Louis. The official tally was 550 people from...

CSI to proceed with spec changes. (Briefs).(Construction Specifications Institute)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Construction Specifications Institute has said it will continue with the proposed changes to MasterFormat[TM] Divisions 15 and 16, despite construction industry protests. The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and the Canadian...

Duties established against China for Dumping Fittings. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The U.S. Department of Commerce on Sept. 20,2002, established preliminary dumping duties against China for the manufacture of nonmalleable cast-iron pipe fittings sold in the United States at "less than fair value" (see "U.S. Rules Unanimously...

Construction unions take Bush order to Supreme Court. (Briefs).(AFL-CIO. Department of Building and Construction Trades)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, a group of national construction unions, filed a lawsuit regarding an executive order issued by President George W. Bush, which bars the use of project labor agreements on...

Survey indicates management's concerns. (Around the Industry).(Construction Users Roundtable)
November 1, 2002... Extraordinary measures for merely ordinary results was just one way to sum up the growing gap between the demand and supply of skilled construction labor, according to a mechanical trades performance survey conducted by the Construction Users...

The HEAT'S ON in Pennsylvania. (Around the Industry).(Handicapped and Elderly Assistance to Service Our Neighbors)(ensuring safe furnace operation)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... For the 14th year, local utilities, associations and contractors are teaming up to make sure the HEAT'S ON for 120 homeowners in the Pittsburgh metro area. HEAT'S ON (Handicapped and Elderly Assistance to Service Our Neighbors) donates...

Prominent UA official dies. (Around the Industry).(United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters)(Francis X. McCartin)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
November 1, 2002... Francis X. McCartin, long-time business manager of the Chicago Pipefitters Local 597 and one of the country's most prominent UA officials, died of cancer Sept. 29 in his Oak Lawn, Ill., home. He was 83. Like his father before him, McCartin...

Sign up for ISH Frankfurt tour. (Around the Industry).
November 1, 2002... Viega, ProPress Systems, Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer are hosting a trip for contractors to next year's ISH Frankfurt in Germany. The trip, March 23-30, costs $1,700 per person, which includes lodging, breakfasts, dinners and...

Moro Corp. buys mechanical contracting firm. (Briefs).(Rado Enterprises Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Holding company Moro Corp. of Bala Cynwyd, Pa., acquired Bloomsburg, Pa.-based Rado Enterprises, a mechanical contracting firm. Rado provides HVAC, plumbing and process piping contractor services for industrial and commercial buildings,...

EMCOR receives $275 million credit facility. (Briefs).(construction industry)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... EMCOR Group entered into a new five-year, $275 million revolving credit agreement with banks led by Harris Trust and Savings Bank. The new agreement allows EMCOR to incur up to an additional $200 million of long-term debt to be used for working...

New affiliate for MCAA. (Briefs).(Lime Area Mechanical Contractors Association joins Mechanical Contractors Association of America)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Lime Area Mechanical Contractors Association (Dayton, Ohio) is the 89th affiliate of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. Led by Executive Director Robert Pope, LAMCA's jurisdiction coincides with that of UA Local 776. For...

PHCC adds fleet management services. (Briefs).(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association and Enterprise Fleet Services agreement)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association and Enterprise Fleet Services, a division of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, have signed an agreement for Enterprise to offer fleet management services designed to lower operating costs to...

MAAX pots higher earnings, buys Aker Plastics. (Vendor & Supplier News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Quebec's MAAX Inc. reports a 35.9 percent increase in net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2002, which ended Aug. 31. Its margin rose from 5.5 percent in 2001's second quarter to 6.7 percent, in part from a strong housing industry...

SPS to open plumbing and heating showroom. (Vendor & Supplier News).(Suburban Plumbing Supply Co. branch Minnesota Standard Showplace)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... SPS Co.'s Mankato, Minn., branch -- Minnesota Standard Showplace -- has completed its 2,000-plus-sq. ft. PHC showroom. The plumbing section consists of seven bathrooms in different layouts and designs, with 100 faucets, 30 bath and kitchen...

Anvil donates to MCAA Foundation. (Vendor & Supplier News).(Anvil International Inc., Mechanical Contractors Foundation)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Anvil International recently donated $25,000 to the Mechanical Contractors Foundation, which supports programs, projects and studies dedicated to the advancement of the mechanical industry's knowledge and professional performance.

Symmons redesigns Web site. (Vendor & Supplier News).(Symmons Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Symmons Industries redesigned its Web site, www.symmons.com, to include product information, specifications and installation instructions, catalogs, where-to-buy information, job postings and an archive of news releases. Features such as...

Uponor Wirsbo names new marketing director. (Vendor & Supplier News).(Dale Stroud)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Uponor Wirsbo named Dale Stroud as its new director of marketing. Prior to this position he was the vice president of marketing at Able Manufacturing and Assembly.

Building codes now accessible on the internet. (Briefs).(International Code Council)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The International Code Council recently launched its eCodes[R] Online Subscription Service, which allows subscribers to download various building codes. Members can search through the codes, highlight passages, make annotations and create...

MCA New Jersey elects new officers. (Briefs).(Mechanical Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... At a recent meeting of the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Jersey, outgoing President Robert T. Armistead received a plaque for his years of service from new President A. Michael Candido. Other officers elected for the new term are...

PAMCANI Web site wins national award. (Briefs).(Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Northern Illinois)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Northern Illinois won its second consecutive APEX Award of Excellence for Web and Internet Site Content for its Web site, www.pamcani.org. The awards are sponsored annually by the editors...

CIPH awards outstanding volunteer award. (Briefs).(Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating awarded the second Joseph K. Seidner Award to Arnold Knapp of the Canadian Copper and Brass Development Association for his 30-plus years of service to the plumbing industry. The award recognizes...

Encompass to be delisted. (Around the Industry).(Encompass Services Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Encompass Services Corp., with about $118 million in cash as of Sept. 30, terminated its rights offering and cancelled its Oct. 15 special shareholders' meeting. It has proposed a debt-restructuring plan to its creditors: pay trade claims to...

Trends: integrated components are back to create "smart systems". (Guest Editorial).(trends in HVAC equipment)
November 1, 2002... One of the messages we teach in our business seminars is you can't predict the future; you can only be an observer, follower or leader in its development. Seasoned observers will have noticed the relatively recent return of integrated...

Reasons why contractors go out of business: when the minuses weigh more than the pluses, you might be better off working for someone else. (Business Tips).
November 1, 2002... Reason No. 1 is a familiar story. Smith Plumbing & Heating is "sick of battling with the customers, the lowball competition, the lack of money... I'm outta here," says Mr. Smith, who goes to work for a competitor or, nowadays, Home Depot. ...

Panel discussions: these are not your father's radiators. (Hydronics Workshop).(market for European-style design)
November 1, 2002... Several years ago I helped remove an old cast-iron radiator from our church. It was a tube-type unit about 30 inches tall and at least 6 feet long. When I got there the unit was lying on the floor and simply needed to be "thrown" onto a waiting...

To lift or not to lift? (Radiant Forum).(radiant heating questions)(Column)
November 1, 2002... Answers to the questions you've been asking: PM's popular columnist John Siegenthaler gets numerous inquiries from readers seeking his help with thorny problems in The field of radiant heat. We have created the "Radiant Forum" as a special...

Women in plumbing: where are they? The plumbing industry is experiencing a labor shortage. So why not hire women?
November 1, 2002... "The skilled trades may not always be the easiest career choice a woman can make. Like a stranger in a new town, there are plenty of difficulties to deal with before one can feel at home -- long hours, physical labor, forms of harassment. But,...

Thursday at Siggys: no, it's not a bar. But it is an opportunity to 'raise the bar'.(innovation in home heating systems)(Column)
November 1, 2002... Bob "Hot Rod" Rohr I recently had the chance to sit and chat, over a cup of "delta t" with John Siegenthaler, PM's hydroradiant techno guru. John's company is called Appropriate Design and his home and office are, well, appropriate. ...

College of product knowledge: chemicals and compounds.
November 1, 2002... This is an updated version of the product training course introduced by Supply House Times in 1979, authored by Don Arnold. The items we'll be discussing this time differ from other subjects in our series in that they are not products in...

Motley crew makeover: clothes make the man; or, in this case, the contractor.(Deiter Bros. Heating Cooling & Security win makeover; clothes by WearGuard)
November 1, 2002... In last month's issue we profiled Deiter Bros. Heating Cooling & Security, winner of the Plumbing & Mechanical/ WearGuard "Re-do Your Crew" contest. The prize was $2,000 worth of free uniforms for the company, supplied by WearGuard. This month;...

Tube and Pipe Clamp from ERICO. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The CADDY[R] TPC Tube and Pipe Clamp from ERICO provides quick positioning of pipe and tube. The TPC combined with CADDY TSGB brackets are perfect for jobs where many different pipe and tube sizes are used, and they permit the horizontal and...

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

Ashland 4800 Series Poly grease Traps. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Leak-proof, seamless construction tank, manufactured high-quality material that provides enhanced structural integrity and impact-resistant properties. Certified to the exacting standards of PDI, and listed with IAPMO/UPC. Lightweight, easy to...

Traps & Supplies. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The Zurn Tubular Traps and Supplies Operation offers a comprehensive and complementary group of component plumbing accessories. This includes grid strainers, high-polished chrome and stainless-steel basket strainers, plug cleanouts, and bath...

Apex -- for fast & flexible purchase order processing. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Apex (Accubid Purchasing EXpeditor) is a powerful and efficient purchasing system for contractors. Apex provides for fast and flexible purchase order processing, allowing purchasers to quickly and easily produce priced POs. You can select items...

MF200 mini glycol feeder. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The MF200 feeder is ideal for feeding glycol solutions into smaller hydronic systems. Eliminates the domestic water connection and the need for backflow prevention, provides leak detection and flood prevention, and makes it easy to reinject...

Clean check -- extendable backwater valve. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The 3- and 4-inch ABS and PVC are now available. Regardless of bury depth, it is the professional and economical answer. No more expensive manholes necessary for access, no matter what depth of bury may be required. Provides easy ground level...

Gypsum concrete floor underlayment. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... GYP-SPAN Radiant supplied by Hacker Industries Inc. is a high-strength, lightweight gypsum concrete floor underlayment designed exclusively for use over hydronic or electric radiant heating systems. GYP-SPAN Radiant is mixed onsite and pumped...

New davey booster system. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... With a simple installation you can transform your customers' plumbing systems to deliver the water pressure they have always dreamed of having. Davey pumps are increasingly becoming the preferred pressure booster system for many contractors and...

Hodesco free Private Label Program. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Creating, developing and enhancing your company's image earns and retains business. Our Private Label Program strengthens these perceptions by customizing your product line -- adding even more credibility and professionalism to your company....

Radiant ceiling panels. (Information Showcase).
November 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...

More cast iron means better performance. (Information Showcase).
November 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,...

The first name in Kickspace heaters. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Beacon/Morris Kickspace heaters are the space-saving alternative to hot water base-board. 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,...

RBI Dominator Series boilers and water heaters. (Information Showcase).
November 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 turn-down for system efficiency....

Beacon/Morris horizontal serpentine hot water unit heaters. (Information Showcase).
November 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...

Futera II. (Information Showcase).
November 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).
November 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...

Point-of-use water heaters feature advanced control. (Information Showcase).
November 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...

SpacePak central air conditioning. (Information Showcase).
November 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).
November 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...

New bolt clips for Couplings. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The MG Coupling has a new feature--factory pre-assembled bolt clips have been added on all size couplings, preventing bolts from dropping out and simplifying alignment during field installation. For additional information and sales, call: MG...

Hydrocarbon Encapsulation System. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Hydrocarbon Encapsulation System (HCES) proprietary media is a mixed polymer material that will capture and adsorb all types of hydrocarbons allowing the water to pass through. Adsorption is the process in which...

The new Phase III SMART LINE. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Triangle Tube is pleased to announce the new Phase III SMART LINE. Featuring Triangle Tube's exclusive "tank-in-tank" technology, the Smart Line comes packaged in a newly designed, metallic blue, durable plastic jacket. It is insulated with 2...

Millennium[TM] indirect stainless-steel water heaters. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... 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...

Unlimited hot water. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... 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...

Mechanical estimating system. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Mechanical estimating is made fast and accurate with FastPIPE[TM] estimating software. With more than 50,000 items in the catalog database, FastPIPE can handle all of your plumbing and piping projects. Manufactures list prices with discounts...

QSC offers new HVAC Fast Trac training program. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... 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...

Install new water & sewer lines without digging a trench. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Ust the Pilot Bore hydraulic high-pressure drill ram to drill under obstacles, such as roadways, driveways, sidewalks, garden areas, retaining walls, basement floor and concrete slabs. Pipe-Genie[TM] is a simple to use, quality system with 100...

Eel Cam -- fast-peek inspection system. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... 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...

Reed Oilers. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Reed Oilers effectively deliver threading oil to piping work. The gun-and-trigger approach makes it easy to pump oil directly on the work. The rugged and portable Reed OLBUCKT1 comes with both a metal bucket and a metal drip pan/chip tray. The...

Symmons Temptrol. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The Symmons Temptrol[R] 95-500-B30L-V shower was developed specifically to fulfill all ADA and ANSI A117 requirements. A simple turn of a lever diverts water from the conventional showerhead to a flexible, hand-held showerhead with an in-line...

RTI's ThermalLock manifolds. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... ThermalLock is a modular plastic manifold for distribution and control of multi-loop radiant heating systems. Convenient individual supply and return modules "lock" together with a simple quarter-turn motion. Valving is supplied on both the...

Tekmar Snow Detector & Melting Control. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The Snow Detector & Melting Control 667 is designed to control a single-zone snowmelting system with a single boiler. To provide slab and boiler protection, the 667 uses a variable speed injection pump. The system may be started manually or...

Korky QuietFill Toilet Fill Valve. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Why did the world leader in toilets choose the Korky[R] QuietFill[R] Toilet Fill Valve -- it's the techno1ogy. TOTO[R] manufactures the most technically-advanced toilets today. That's why it's not surprising to find the Korky QuietFill in...

Drain Rooter PH. (Information Showcase).
November 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).
November 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...

Ambassador high efficiency hydronic gas heaters. (Information Showcase).
November 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...

Power-Vee automatic feed drain cleaner. (Information Showcase).
November 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).
November 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...

RootX. (Information Showcase).
November 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...

Sidekick -- portable Pipe Threader. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The Sidekick (Model 6991) Pipe Threader weighs just 37 lbs. and is capable of cutting, threading and reaming pipe from 1/2- 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...

PowerStar whole-house electric tankless water heater. (Information Showcase).
November 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 LD-12 Water Leak Detector. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... The SubSurface Leak Detection LD-12 "Professional's Plus" Water Leak Detector is even better than its predecessor, the popular LD-10. The LD-12 has even greater sensitivity and better electronic amplification than the LD-10, and the LD-12's...

New bosch AquaStar Model 125HX tankless water heater. (Information Showcase).
November 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...

New low-profile cast-iron baseboard. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... New Rhino-Cast cast-iron baseboard from Slant/Fin has a lower profile and lower price than old style models. Rhino-Cast is about an inch and a half lower, yet its heat output compares with the higher, bulkier models. That means less weight for...

The Quad-Flo bypass valve from Tomlinson Industries. (Information Showcase).
November 1, 2002... Tomlinson Industries' Quad-Flo[TM] bypass valve is a four-way, two-position valve made of solid brass, featuring a Teflon[R] "Quad-Seal[TM]" to ensure a smooth, positive operating action. A single two-position handle requires an easy 90-degree...

Free heat-loss software. (Information Showcase).
November 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...