Reeves Journal articles from April 2002

Reeves Journal archives from April 2002

Protect your business.(Pipeline)
April 1, 2002... Because of the increasingly difficult time contractors have had hiring qualified or properly trained plumbers and HVAC technicians, some employers have incorporated a hiring philosophy that might put their company in a vulnerable position. They...

Taking the shades off tankless.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... As a licensed plumbing contractor for 27 years in California, I have some comments regarding tankless water heaters ("Tankless Future Looks Bright," February 2002). First, I have removed more than I have installed. They are prone to...

Gas Water Heater.(Product&literatureshowcase)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Seeking to expand beyond the do-it-yourself home-improvement market, Home Depot Inc. recently opened its third store designed for professional contractors. It's a bid to increase sales in that $276 billion market, according to a Reuters wire...

Kincaid's McFayden brings home the gold.(Contractor News)
April 1, 2002... Kincaid Plumbing's Chris McFayden, who placed first in the Associated Builder and Contractor's SoCal Chapter Plumbers Craft Olympics in January, won the Gold Medal at ABC's National Craft Olympics competition last month in Super Dome in New...

Kinetics Southwest received the E. Robert Kent Award for Management Innovation for its program called "The Five S's".(Briefly ...)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Kinetics Southwest received the E. Robert Kent Award for Management Innovation for its program called "The Five S's": sorting, simplifying, sweeping, standardizing and self-discipline. By adopting the program, a manufacturing philosophy first...

The recession has apparently knocked the West off its perch as the fastest-growing region in the country.(Briefly ...)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The recession has apparently knocked the West off its perch as the fastest-growing region in the country. Surprisingly, what laid the region low were the after effects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, not heavy exposure to the ailing...

Several western contractors placed in MCAA's safety awards program.(Briefly ...)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Several western contractors placed in MCAA's safety awards program. Mesa 3 Inc. of San Jose, Calif., placed third in the "less than 50,000 hours" worked category, and W.A. Botting Co. of Woodinville, Wash., placed third in the "100,000 to...

The demand for solar technology is on the rise.(Briefly ...)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The demand for solar technology is on the rise, and a recent survey of California homeowners indicates that more than 50 percent of those surveyed would be willing to pay more for a home already equipped with solar or wind technology. The...

Joseph Mike Paramo II, sponsored by McCullough Plumbing, Redding, Calif.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Caption: Joseph Mike Paramo II, sponsored by McCullough Plumbing, Redding, Calif., accepts a $1,500 check from Yvonne Burch, chair of the associates' apprenticeship scholarship, after winning first place in California PHCC's Fifth Annual...

The ARCA/MCA of Southern California accepted an MCAA Best Practices award for its proactive Labor Relations/Collective Bargaining Initiative to reach a five-year collective bargaining agreement with Local 250.(Contractor News)(Asbestos Removal Contractors Association; Management Consultancy Association)
April 1, 2002... The ARCA/MCA of Southern California accepted an MCAA Best Practices award for its proactive Labor Relations/Collective Bargaining Initiative to reach a five-year collective bargaining agreement with Local 250. The agreement contains a unique...

Federal procurement agencies suspended implementation of the Bush Administration's ban on government agency project labor agreements (EO 13202).(Contractor News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Federal procurement agencies suspended implementation of the Bush Administration's ban on government agency project labor agreements (EO 13202). The executive order has been enjoined by a federal trial court and is headed for argument in the...

The Dwyer Group Inc. (MR. Rooter, AireServ) reported a net profit of $2.3 million, or 33 cents per share, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2001.(Contractor News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Dwyer Group Inc. (Mr. Rooter, AireServ) reported a net profit of $2.3 million, or 33 cents per share, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2001. The company posted a net profit of $2.1 million, or 29 cents per share, for the prior year. Pre-tax...

A number of new officers were elected during the Mechanical Contractors Association of America's 113th annual convention.(People)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A number of new officers were elected during the Mechanical Contractors Association of America's 113th annual convention. Robert W. FitzGerald, CEO of FitzGerald Contrac-tors Inc., Shreveport, La., was installed as president; Thomas L....

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2002... April 14-21 California PHCC 101st Annual Convention Mexican Cruise www.caphcc.org 800/544-2469 May 8 PHCC of Sacramento Valley Annual Trade Show Scottish Rite Center Sacramento, Calif. 916/443-4124 ...

Overstated mechanic's liens win a legal challenge.(Legal Corner)
April 1, 2002... A California appellate court recently made a ruling interpreting the civil code section, which limits the amounts of mechanic's liens. As a result, a trial court may not argue that an overstated lien is invalid and must be stricken. ...

As a manager, you have to lead by example.(Service Sense)
April 1, 2002... We have all heard the story about the man who bought a mule that was supposed to be easy to train. No matter what he tried, though, he couldn't bring the animal in line. Frustrated, he called the seller to complain. The previous owner drove...

Water heater strapping: the double body-strap system approach is becoming universal wherever water bracing is required.(Water Heaters)
April 1, 2002... An earthquake is much more likely to cause property damage than to produce injuries or death, and most injuries that do occur come indirectly, as a result of objects or structures breaking or falling. Those of us who live in "earthquake...

Create policies, scripts to get paid on time.(Business Strategies)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Editor's Note: This is the second in a three-part series on reducing your accounts receivable. The edited transcript is from a speech the author gave during a recent Plumbers' Success International Summit. ...

Make it safe: believe it or not, most hot water equipment is never checked after the unit has passed inspection.(Water Heaters)
April 1, 2002... Safety controls can be compared to the emergency brakes of the operating control system. The problem with safety devices is that they are not operated consistently, such as the thermostat and the gas valve. The safeties are only supposed to...

Don't over tighten: valuable tips to help you prevent problems when installing valves.(Q & A)
April 1, 2002... How can poor installation practices lead to valve failures? Plumbers will typically over-tighten pipe nipples into the valve when there's a leak. They'll keep tightening to the point where the leak might stop, but by then, there won't be...

Engineered plastics advance brackets and hangars.(Tech Topic)
April 1, 2002... With advances in piping materials, pipe hangers have also had to evolve to offer the specific features and benefits demanded by today's pipe manufacturers, installers and codes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Historically, pipe hangers tended...

Were we ever really in a recession?(Executive Briefcase)(Column)
April 1, 2002... Last year I wrote three columns about the economy and why I thought the construction industry would continue to do well. Last February, I argued that in spite of some bad news relating to retail sales and consumer confidence, the economy...

ISH firms up speakers, exhibitor's list grows.(Manufacturer/Wholesaler News)(International Sanitation and Heating (trade show) )
April 1, 2002... Organizers announced the first wave of speakers who will present at the International Sanitation and Heating North America show's conference seminar program, plus the addition of numerous exhibitors pushing the total near 200. ISH North America...

Watts Industries forms joint venture in China.(Manufacturer/Wholesaler News)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Watts Industries Inc. has agreed to form a joint venture with the Yuhuan County Cheng Guan Metal Hose Factory (Cheng Guan) located in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province of the People's Republic of China. With annual sales of approximately $13...

Delta Faucet honored at Builders' Show.(Manufacturer/Wholesaler News)
April 1, 2002... Delta Faucet Co. received the prestigious American Building Product Award at the recent International Builder's Show for design in the plumbing fixtures category. Its Victorian Bath Collection has been a big hit with consumers since its launch...

Grundfos Pumps Corporation.(Briefly ...)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Grundfos Pumps Corporation announced that all of the company's pump products will carry (effective Jan. 2002) a 24-month warranty dating from the time of installation but not more than 30 months from the date of manufacture. The previous...

TRIC Tools.(Briefly ...)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... TRIC Tools, formerly TRIC Trenchless, which manufacturers residential and commercial sewer lateral pipebursting systems, has signed a national distribution agreement with Spartan Tool LLC. Spartan will be marketing both the 4-inch and 4- and...

Kirk Allen has been named Optima product line manager of Sloan Valve Co.(People)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Kirk Allen has been named Optima product line manager of Sloan Valve Co. He will be responsible for guiding new product development and market introductions. Allen was previously the company's western regional manager. The National Fire...

Customer loyalty starts with you.(Marketing Mechanics)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whether we like it or not, about the only time our customers think about our company is when something breaks. They want to know where to go when their homes and offices are too hot or too cold, or the plumbing isn't...

ADA catalog.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A new 20-page catalog includes more than 240 water coolers, drinking fountains, sinks and faucets that comply with the ADA accessibility guidelines. The manufacturer's ADA-compliant products include sinks for the kitchen, lavatory, classroom...

Trap priming.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Prime-Time electronic manifold will prime as many as 30 floor drains from a single location. It supplies potable water to one floor drain or as many as four using the manufacturer's patented water distribution system. The product is...

Overflow flange.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A hand twist of the rotating overflow flange is designed to provide a tight fit on any tub angle. This patent-pending feature was engineered to give the plumber a more convenient installation. Also, the direct drain tee and the strainer body...

Drain conversion.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Designed to coordinate with most manufacturers' showers, tubs and sinks, the conversion kits are available in toe-touch, push-and-lock, trip-lever styles. They fit one-or two-hole overflows and both 1 1/2-inch and 1 1/4-inch drains. Finishes...

Brass heating manifold.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The manifold was designed to provide the most full-featured heating manifold available to ease installations. Its brass construction greatly reduces expansion and contraction difficulties associated with non-brass heating manifolds. It features...

Electric water heater.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Ideal for commercial, industrial and institutional installations, it is the latest addition to the manufacturer's Hi-Power electric water heater line. Eight new ASME-certified, UL-compliant models are now available in capacities of 6 to 120...

WH sizing program.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Two new versions of the manufacturer's Acc-U-Size water heater sizing program have been released. Version 4.0 is now available for commercial use. A residential sizing program has also been introduced. The software helps specifiers select...

Water filtering faucet.(New Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The manufacturer's Clear Tap water filtering faucet provides easy access to filtered tap water. It reduces contaminants that can be found in residential water sources, such as lead and waterborne cysts, as well as chlorine. While removing the...

Restroom catalog.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The eight-page, full-color publication was created to aid specifiers, showcasing the brand's growing collection of products that are ideal for both a four-star luxury guest bathroom as well as a basic public...

Product catalog.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 248-page product catalog lists hundreds of tools and accessories designed to help contractors specializing in construction, concrete, HVAC, metalworking, plumbing, remodeling and woodworking. The catalogs are...

Bath alcove.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The natural gloss bath alcove is a three-panel wall system made of solid Veritek, the manufacturer's compression-molded composite material. The bath alcove unit can be installed in one piece or sequentially, which...

Furnace cement.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The manufacturer's new furnace cements come in regular and heavy duty. Clean 'n Friendly does not contain silicon dioxide, oils or asbestos--only highly pure ingredients. It adheres to most surfaces to make a...

Water heaters.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KwickShot, a new line of instantaneous electric water heaters, are compact, light-weight, easy to install and available in five models with a variety of kw inputs and wattage configurations for small residential or...

Whirlpool cleaner.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A two-part plumbing systems cleaner specifically made for the manufacturer recently introduced whirlpool baths. Systems Clean, which can be used on any make or model of whirlpool bath, will minimize residual build...

Kitchen faucet.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 941 kitchen faucet features single-handle control, solid brass hand spray and the manufacturer's PVD finish. The hand spray is insulated to prevent it from becoming too hot to touch. It's available in 31 finishes...

Rooftop AC.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The L Series was designed to lower energy bills, reduce the cost of installation and minimize maintenance costs. It has some of the highest energy efficiency ratings (12.0 EER and 13.4 IPLV). The dehumidification...

Level.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Torpedo level features a rare earth magnetic base that is five times stronger than traditional strip magnets. The unique base firmly holds the level to iron and steel surfaces, freeing the user's hands for other...

Luxury faucets.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The two-handle Cascade kitchen faucets feature a highrise swing spout for functional elegance. They are available in both 4-inch canterset and 8-inch widespread lavatory faucets and a complementary deckmount Roman...

Bathroom fans.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The WhisperWarm ventilating fan provides an HVI-certified sound level of 1.0 sones and air volume at 110 cfm. The line is one of several, which provide homes with better air quality inexpensively, quietly and safely....

Branching system.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The T-60, the fourth-generation branching system from the manufacturer, has a narrower profile than its predecessors. While reducing the cost of a copper tube installation by 18 percent, it will form outlets 1/2-inch...

Sink bubbler.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The heavy, type 304-cast stainless steel body and cartridge of the JSB-10-FLX classroom sink bubbler are 100 percent lead free. The stainless steel unit is more durable than brass and its finish will not peel or pit...

Air conditioner.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The APK package air conditioner series, designed to compete in markets requiring higher efficiency standards, features a single scroll compressor. Available in 208v to 230v models, other standard features include...

Product catalog.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A 60-page plumbing products catalog is now available from the manufacturer. It's divided into seven categories: ABS drain, waste and vent fittings; PVC drain, waste and vent fittings; PVC solvent-weld sewer fittings;...

Residential boiler.(Newproducts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Sabre gas-fired hot water residential boiler, features a brushed stainless steel, thermally insulated jacket that keeps wiring and controls fully enclosed. Inside is a horizontal cast-iron section design that...