Reeves Journal articles from April 2003

Reeves Journal archives from April 2003

Doing our job; doing it well. (Pipeline).(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... As the nation's military prepares itself for a war with Iraq, we as americans have a duty to keep things rolling at home. Whether or not you agree with the Bush administration's decision to liberate Iraq, the experience of Sept. 2001 has taught...

Attorney General on employment of revoked contractor. (Legal Corner).
April 1, 2003... Many of you may know that the Attorney General's office provides opinions to the State of California, including members of the Legislature. In this case, Assemblyman Sam Aanestad asked whether a licensed contractor could employ a person whose...

Avoiding IRS trouble. (Executive Briefcase).(Tax compliance audits)
April 1, 2003... In 1998 Congress took action against widely perceived abuses by the IRS by enacting the IRA Restructuring and Reform Act. In the words of then President Clinton, they were hoping to create a new "kinder, gentler IRS". Since that time there...

Western housing starts rise nearly 10 percent. (News Connection).(U.S. Commerce Department reports)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... American builders began work on 1.85 million new home/apartment units January, according to U.S. Commerce Department figures, marking the fastest pace of housing construction in 16 years, and the best single-family production in 24 years. ...

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures sale completed. (News Connection).(Gerber Plumbing Fixtures L.L.C. acquires Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp. assets)
April 1, 2003... Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp., a Chicago area-based manufacturer of faucets and vitreous china plumbing products, recently announced most of its assets were sold to a new entity, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC, whose majority owner is Globe...

REHAU Mexico joins North America. (News Briefs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... REHAU recently integrated its growing operations in Mexico with its North American group in a move that the global polymer processing company said will enhance manufacturing capabilities, product group offerings, economies of scale and...

Revised PHC Project Management course debuts. (News Briefs).(Educational Foundation of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Educational Foundation of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC-NA) debuted its revised "Essentials of PHC Project Management" course recently with 26 contractors from leading industry firms in attendance. ...

ISH North America features six-track seminar series. (News Connection).(2003 show)
April 1, 2003... ISH North America show organizers announced a new multilevel structure for the show's popular seminar program, with the 2003 show in Las Vegas featuring four returning "must see" industry leaders and two others to complete the new six-track...

EZ-FLO/Eastman breaks new ground in Texas. (News Briefs).(new Texas facility)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... EZ-FLO International began constructing a 106,000-square-foot facility in Rockwall, Texas, in late February. The company plans to build a twin warehouse at the same site within the next two years. The new state-of-the-art facility is being...

New Web tools auction site launched. (News Briefs).(ToolsAuctions.com)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... ToolsAuctions.com announced the launch of a new Web site designed to provide a marketplace for tool buyers and sellers to come together and to supply visitors with tool information such as tool recalls, books, jobs and industry events. The...

Nevada Plumbing Codes bill shelved. (News Connection).(Uniform Plumbing Code replacement )
April 1, 2003... A bill that would have created a universal State Plumbing Code to be used in place of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) was withdrawn from consideration by a Nevada state senate committee in early March after hearing testimony from a coalition...

Contractors 2000 hosts food drive contest. (News Connection).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... More than a dozen Contractors 2000 members who organized and competed against one another in a food drive over the holidays collected nearly six tons of food and just short of $2,000 in cash to help needy families in their communities. ...

Expert urges subcontractors to resist risk transfer. (News Connection).
April 1, 2003... New construction plumbing and mechanical subcontractors must band together to resist the increasing amount of risk and liability being transferred to construction subcontractors, said a risk transfer expert at a recent Construction Contractors...

People.(Kirt Hubbard)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
April 1, 2003... In Memoriam: Kirt Hubbard, 1964-2003 Kirt Hubbard, former regional sales manager of Hubbard Enterprises of San Marcos, Calif., passed away January 14 after an extended battle with lung cancer. He was 38 years old. In defiance of his...

Web Site directory 2003.(Directory)
April 1, 2003... Following is Web Site information on p-h-c industry manufacturers and associations. Visit these sites to learn more about their products and services, order products on-line, locate distributors, ask questions and much more. Go to...

FVIR changes the water heater world. (FVIR Water Heaters).(flammable vapor ignition resistance)
April 1, 2003... The entire U.S. water heater industry is gearing up for the most extensive product design change since Edwin Ruud invented the storage tank-type water heater more than a century ago. This design change will incorporate a revolutionary new...

Radiant floor heating reaches the mainstream: hydronic heating for commercial applications growing in popularity. (Radiant Floor Heating).
April 1, 2003... More than 100 million feet of pipe is installed annually for radiant heating systems throughout North America in everything from fine art museums to prisons. Easily integrated into new or existing buildings, hydronic radiant floor heating can...

Thermostatic valves: solution to a double-edged problem; water too hot leads to scalding; not hot enough can breed Legionella bacteria. (Thermostatic Valves).
April 1, 2003... In today's competitive business environment, plumbing contractors need products and ideas that open the door to new sales opportunities--especially when there's a solid benefit to the customer. When that benefit addresses a legitimate safety...

What's new in the ADA Accessibility Guidelines. (ADA Guidelines).(Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)
April 1, 2003... The long overdue updating of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) is finally nearing completion. Below is a summary of some major differences between the plumbing provisions in the current guidelines and the proposed revisions for the new...

Seismic Gas Shutoff Valves. (Tech Topic).(avoiding natural gas accidents during earthquakes)
April 1, 2003... In the United States, natural gas has been a factor in up to 50 percent of fires following earthquakes. There were 110 reported fires and over 14,000 natural gas leaks caused by the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The Northridge Earthquake occurred...

The empowering feeling of plastic. (Business Strategies).(accepting credit cards)
April 1, 2003... All I can say is, it's about time. Finally, McDonald's has seen the light. Last year, the fast food giant announced that it would start accepting credit cards at its locations by the middle of this year. For years, customers had to pay for...

Seven ways to increase your techs' billable time. (Service Sense).
April 1, 2003... What is your single highest cost of doing business? If you have attended one of my full-day seminars on labor pricing, been to our "Basic Business Boot Camp" or have read my articles in Reeves Journal for a number of years, you will know the...

Gas water heater. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The PowerVent 2 induced draft gas water heater combines improved installation flexibility and greater energy efficiency to meet the needs of modern single-family homes that require sidewall venting for their gas appliances. The new 40- and...

Supply stop valves. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The PRO-Stop line of quarterturn supply stop valves is for use in residential plumbing systems and is designed to last as long as the house. The Series 7100 and 7105 feature both angle and straight designs with compression, female thread,...

Pipe cutter. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The Pipe Slice is capable of splitting 3/4- to 2-inch PE and copper lines while pulling in new lines, It is also capable of pushing out 3/4- to 1-inch lead and galvanized lines while pulling in the new line at the same time. Machined from solid...

Roman tub faucet. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Part of the manufacturer's Parisa collection, the faucet is the industry's first single-control Roman tub faucet manufactured by a North American company. It features the manufacturer's revolutionary TwistPfit installation system that cuts...

Wrench. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The original One Hand Wrench now sports a "comfort grip" handle for better ergonomics. The Comfort Grip One Hand Wrench features all-forged steel construction and a one-piece handle. It has fittings capacity up to 11/4 inches and offers a...

Hydronic heating brochure. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The company offers a new RAUPEX hydronic heating systems color brochure. The literature describes the advantages of the manufacturer's RAUPEX polyethylene (PEXa) pipe and Radiant Floor Heating systems. The four-page guide covers how a typical...

Tubing cutter. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The Model 117 self-acting midget cutter features a spring-loaded cutter wheel with self-feeding action for easy and automatic cutting of tubing. By simply tightening the knob once, the user can cut the tubing cleanly and precisely. The cutter...

Hot water pumping system. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The manufacturer introduces three new models of the energy-saving D'MAND hot water recirculation pumping system. The D'MAND system, in circulator models 006, 008 and 0011, is designed to supply hot water "on demand" in homes and businesses...

Sensor flush valve. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Unlike traditional hardwired sensor flush valves, the ZEMS 6000-AV-IS requires no electrical wall boxes for sensor and actuator devices. This is because all electronic components, sensors and actuators are integral to the flush valve. Its...

Lav sink and vanity. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The unique lavatory sink and vanity combination has the svelte silhouette that one might expect to find in the bath of a first-class cabin on a luxury liner, according to the manufacturer. The sparkling stainless steel Rondo sink is set in a...

Water flow tool. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The Wassi is a unique plumbing tool that solves an age-old problem by halting the flow of water during pipe repair. The user just slips replacement valves and other fittings over the end of the proper-sized cable and inserts the expansion end...

Business management software. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Wintac Pro 2003 is an enhanced version of the company's all-in-one business management software program. Suited for any size company, the new version features mobile computing with two-way PDA messaging, drag-and-drop calendar dispatching,...

Bathtub and Bath Alcove. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The bathtub and Bath Alcove in aggregate colors is made of Veritek, the manufacturer's exclusive compression molded material. The bathtub has a glossy surface, and the color is molded throughout the material, so there is no coating to chip or...

Gas water heater. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The small footprint and sealed combustion chamber make the TurboCharger gas water heater ideal for tight mechanical rooms and installations with I negative air conditions. The TurboCharger features a fully condensing, sealed combustion, direct...

Flashlight. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... The Spectroline TITAN Stinger 2 is both a cordless fluorescent leak detection flashlight and a regular flashlight. At the flick of a finger, the filter pivots to the side of the lamp and changes it from a UV/Blue inspection light to a standard...

Backflow check valve. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Properly installed, the FloodGuard operates like a check valve, sealing off water backup from overloaded sewers. As water backs up, the Flood-Guard float automatically rises, closing the drain opening until water recedes. Ideal for commercial...

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2003... April 11-15 KBIS, NKBA Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Fla. www.nkba.org April 15 PHCC of Alameda & Contra Costa Counties Expo 2003 Centennial Hall Hayward, Calif. 925/455-4188 May...

The Bradford White Defender Safety System: maintenance free protection featuring ScreenLok Technology.(Defender Safety System)
April 1, 2003... Beginning July 1, 2003 Bradford White is proud to introduce its Defender Safety System[TM], a new combustion technology that resists the ignition of flammable vapors that can occur outside of the water heater. The introduction is scheduled...

CBIA backs regional housing effort. (News Briefs).(the California Building Industry Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The California Building Industry Association (CBIA) said it supports the effort led by Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) in the state assembly to develop a voluntary and incentive-based program for the Sacramento region that will increase...