Reeves Journal articles from December 2003

Reeves Journal archives from December 2003

Putting the service in service & repair.(Pipeline)
December 1, 2003... Today's market environment is constantly getting more competitive and homeowners have more choices than ever when it comes to choosing a plumbing contractor. That's why it's so important to amp up the quality of the service you provide. ...

Cleaning before Flux.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I just finished reading your November issue, specifically the Tech Topic section on Fluxes. The Functions of Flux section is very misleading and potentially damaging to the copper pipe trades. The #1 function listed in the section states a flux...

Building components may not be subject to the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.(Legal Corner)
December 1, 2003... A case was just decided by the sixth district of the California Court of Appeal in which the court held that roofing shingles are building components used to complete a roof system. Because the shingles are attached to the realty in a way that...

AMPAM files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.(News Connection)(American Plumbing and Mechanical Inc.)
December 1, 2003... American Plumbing and Mechanical Inc. (AMPAM), one of the largest plumbing-heating-cooling and mechanical contractors in the country, recently filed chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization petitions and worked out a financial restructuring plan...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2003... Feb. 11-12, 2004 IAPMO Group and World Plumbing Council International SARS Symposium Los Angeles, Calif. www.iapmo.org harir@iapmo.org 909/472-4112 Feb. 18-21, 2004 Pumper & Cleaner Show Gaylord...

Western contractor, apprentice honored at ISH show.(News Connection)
December 1, 2003... Mark Giebelhaus, an Arizonabased contractor, and Manuel Oroz, a Nevadabased apprentice, were honored with prestigious awards recognizing excellence in the plumbing industry at a ceremony hosted by Delta Faucet Company and the...

Industry visionary Al Corwin dies at 76.(News Connection)(Obituary)
December 1, 2003... Elmer "Al" Corwin, the former Grohe president whose foresight and conviction were instrumental in changing the role of faucetry in the U.S. plumbing industry, died at his home on Oct. 23 after a long bout with cancer. Corwin, a former...

IAPMO celebrates successful year at conference.(News Connection)
December 1, 2003... The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) celebrated a year of achievements during its 74th Annual Education and Business Conference in Portland, Ore. Less than three weeks before the conference started, IAPMO...

Hercules gets ISO 9001:2000 certified.(News Connection)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. recently achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification. This internationally recognized certification acknowledges those companies with Quality Management Systems that comply with a rigid set of quality standards. ...

PHCC-GLAA Show offers "speed badges".(News Connection)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The 29th Annual Southern California Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Industry Trade Show rolls into the Los Angels Country Pomona FairPlex on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004. "The best thing that's happening to us this year is the bar-code speed badge,"...

PHCC-GLAA Training Program celebrates 35th anniversary.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... More than 140 members, students and sponsors attended an In-N-Out Burger party to mark the 35-year anniversary of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of the Greater Los Angeles Area (PHCC-GLAA) Training Program. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

IAPMO seeks code change proposals.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Standards Council of the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has issued a "call for proposals" that will last until Feb. 1, 2004. Anyone interested in submitting a code change proposal can download the...

Pace Supply sponsors Motorcycle Charity Poker Run.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... A Motorcycle Charity Poker Run through the lush and verdant countryside of Marin and Sonoma countries in Northern California was held to raise money for cancer and multiple sclerosis research and ended with a barbecue at host Pace Supply's...

Controlled Energy joins PHCC Professional Product Line.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Controlled Energy Corporation announced it has joined the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors' (PHCC) Professional Product Line (PPL), which provides contractors with the tools to grow their businesses through the traditional P-H-C...

Sloan enters manual faucet market.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Sloan Valve Company announced it has entered the manual faucet business through its launch of the new Polaris Manual Faucet line. "As the marketplace evolved over the past few years, the need for a consolidated single source of supply for...

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) and PHCC National Auxiliary installed new officers and board members during the closing banquet at the PHCC's 121st Annual Convention in Las Vegas.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) and PHCC National Auxiliary installed new officers and board members during the closing banquet at the PHCC's 121st Annual Convention in Las Vegas. The new PHCC officers are...

Delta Faucet Company.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Delta Faucet Company announced that Reinhard Metzger has assumed the post as president, with John C. Mills moving into a full-time role at Masco's headquarters. Metzger was previously president of Masco cabinet manufacturer Mill's Pride and...

The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) honored three of its members at its 74th annual Education and Business Conference in Portland, Ore. James O. Weflen, the Copper Development Association's western regional...

Leaving the business to your children.(Executive Briefcase)
December 1, 2003... A few weeks ago I was talking with a contractor who was beginning to review his estate plan in preparation for retirement. As he is easing himself out of the business, his son is slowly taking control. We got to talking about how the...

Are you a Client Killer?(Business Strategies)
December 1, 2003... Why are you in business? Everyone may have a different answer for that question, but the real reason is to make a profit. In the residential plumbing industry, your ability to make a profit rests solely on your ability to serve your clients....

Controlling billable and non-billable time.(Service Sense)
December 1, 2003... Do you know why retailers spend so much money on TV and print advertising? It's because they want you to become very aware that there is something you don't have and more importantly they want to create a "need" in your mind that says "Hey, I...

Out of the trenches: re-piping alternatives enter the residential market.(Re-Piping)(Interview)
December 1, 2003... Initially introduced in the commercial plumbing segment, re-piping alternatives are successfully crossing over into the residential market. Essentially, a re-piping alternative is a system that uses an epoxy or other materials to line existing...

A talk with a re-piping pro.(Cal-Coast Re-piping Inc. )(Interview)
December 1, 2003... Chuck Vershaw is the president and owner of Brea, Calif.-based Cal-Coast Re-piping Inc. He has been an active plumbing contractor focusing on pipe replacement work for over 25 years. In fact, his company, which was incorporated in 1992, does...

Overcoming plastic piping misconceptions: plumbing contractors need to educate their customers on the benefits of today's plastic piping materials.(Plastic Piping)
December 1, 2003... Today's chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping offers many benefits to contractors, builders and homeowners, but many people remain leery of using plastic piping. Some contractors who want to start...

Seattle's barclay court bed and breakfast.(Plastic Piping)(Interview)
December 1, 2003... Advanced Radiant Technology (ART) of Seattle were asked to install a hybridized radiant heating system that would include radiant floors and European style wall-panel radiators on the same piping system. RJ spoke with ART co-owner Paul Pollets...

Thread sealant technology.(Tech Topic)
December 1, 2003... One of the most common methods available to plumbers to connect either plastic or metal pipe is the use of threaded, tapered pipe fittings. Leakages are estimated to cost industries and homeowners millions of dollars annually. American standard...

Tools & equipment.(2003 ISH-NA New Product Winners)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Plumbers Pad Bennette Design Group www.plumberspad.com Introducing a new product that "Gives Your Back A Break." The Plumbers Pad is made of commercial grade upholstery foam, is lightweight (4 lbs.) and easy to carry. Features a...

Best overall product.(2003 ISH-NA New Product Winners)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Electric Portable Heater Climaster www.climastar.net/ Climastar's units combine aesthetic beauty with a unique technology that provides heat in three different ways: convection, accumulations and radiant. The heaters provide a...

Plumbing & piping.(2003 ISH-NA New Product Winners)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... SwirlFlo Elkay www.elkay.com The SwirlFlo barrier-free cooler features a tubular arm that supports and accentuates the elegant basin. A light-touch push-button disc, compatible with the curved design, replaces the traditional...

Kitchen & bath.(2003 ISH-NA New Product Winners)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Two-Flush Aquanotion www.twoflush.com Two Flush is a dual flush replacement kit that can replace most existing 12-, 13- and 18-liter internal flush mechanisms. The system could also be adapted to most of the new 6-liter low-flow...

Industrial products.(2003 ISH-NA New Product Winners)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Intel-A-Count O'Brien Manufacturing www.obrienmfg.com Intel-A-Count is an accurate, intelligent hose footage counter built specifically to meet the demands of the water jetting industry. Using a digital microcontroller, the...

Hydronic heating.(2003 ISH-NA New Product Winners)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... PK MACH Series Patterson Kelly www.pkboilers.com The PK MACH Series Boiler is certified at 92 percent efficiency and under certain operating conditions can achieve up to 99 percent efficiency. It's a full modulation burner with a...

Software.(2003 ISH-NA New Product Winners)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Pocket ChangeOrder[TM] Accubid Systems www.acccubid.com While other handheld software for contractors has focused exclusively on takeoff, Accubid has produced a complete solution from takeoff to bid summary, including extension....

Heating & ventilation.(2003 ISH-NA New Product Winners)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... proPANEL Series Uponor Wirsbo www.wirsbo.com Pre-assembled, pre-wired and pre-piped, the Wirsbo proPANEL comfort management system is designed around the functions and capabilities of the Wirsbo pro Series controls. With built-in...

Shop selection--know what to look for and what to ask.(Vehicle Maintenance)
December 1, 2003... Today it seems like there is an automotive shop in just about every neighborhood. With this many choices the average driver might have a hard time deciding which service center is best for his or her vehicle and the type of service it needs....

Good habits for 2004.(Marketing Mechanics)
December 1, 2003... I hate New Years' Resolutions. Why? Because they are broken usually within 72 hours. Resolutions are not habits. Habits are the things that get you what you want. There are some business habits you need to create in 2004 and beyond to ensure a...

Manufacturers alphabetic listings.(A-Z)
December 1, 2003... A/D Fire Protection Systems 420 Tapscott Rd., Scarborough, ON M1B 1Y4 CANADA (416) 292-2361; (800) 263-4087 Fax: (416) 298-5887 mail@adfire.com www.adfire.com D. Falconer, P. Engr./Tech. Devel. Mgr.; R. Caraway, Sales...

Product listings.
December 1, 2003... Access Panels Access-Able, Div. of Sachwin Products Inc. Acorn Engineering Co., Elmdor/Stoneman Div. Benjamin Mfg. Co. Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Co. Diversified Plastics Industries, LLC Fluidmaster, Inc. ...

Brochure.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... A new four-page, four-color brochure describes the benefits of the company's touch-free electronic flushing systems for renovations and new construction. The brochure discusses the hygienic advantages of the low-maintenance Optima flushometers...

Welder.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Vantage 500 offers welding operators a rugged, reliable and versatile welder, which can take the punishment of the most demanding construction, rental fleet or repair applications. Features that make this unit stand out include standard...

Faucet line.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The new Sayco Faucets product line has been simplified to be tightly focused and value driven to compete against import lines for sales opportunities to the entry-level and multifamily housing, hospitality, and maintenance after-market...

Water tempering package.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... PowerStation, a fully assembled and tested water tempering and recirculation system, is designed to save significant time, money and callbacks during installation and setup. The contractor-friendly PowerStation features proper recirculation...

Portable pump.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The new Model 331 is a high-powered portable pump designed for general water transfer and boosting water pressure by 40 pounds. The pump features a 1/2-horsepower, 115-volt motor along with cast-aluminum housing, a large prime plug for easy...

Condensing boiler.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Atlas series condensing boiler combines solid engineering and innovative design with the highest quality components in the industry. With a thermal efficiency of 97 percent, a fully modulated 4:1 turndown and a sealed combustion chamber,...

Pipe wrenches.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The company's Value Line heavy-duty pipe wrenches have I-beam handles for proven strength and durability without excess weight. Full floating jaws with spring suspension provide fast grip and release. The jaws are replaceable and are made of...

Handshower.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The company, which introduced the first personal handshower 75 years ago, has reinvented the handshower by offering dramatic enhancements in both function and design. The result is the new Raindance handshower, whose user-friendly showering...

Plastic wrap.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Heli-Tube spirally cut plastic wrap can be applied by hand around railings, pipes or columns for high visibility and is offered in a variety of colors, including safety orange, bright yellow and a glow-in-the-dark version. Beyond creating a...

Gas furnaces.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The new G61V line, which includes the latest innovations in heating, features the quietest gas furnaces currently on the market, according to the manufacturer. Compared with standard efficiency and older units, these furnaces can reduce energy...

Pressure gauges and thermometers.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The company announces the expansion of its line of pressure gauges and thermometers. New to the line are the Series DPG3 center back entry pressure gauges, the Series DPG5 top entry pressure gauges, and the Series TA 9-inch and TL 5-inch...

Tankless water heater.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... At just 20 inches high and weighing only 40 pounds, the T-K Jr. is the most compact unit in the Takagi line. Designed to produce endless hot water and radiant heating for smaller homes, it uses the same innovative technology as the original...

Leak detector.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Spectroline UV MAX Plus is a handy fluorescent leak detector with a unique telescopic extender that reaches up to 28 inches. This makes it easy to locate leaks in confined areas of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment that are...

Towel warmers.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The new Space-Saver line of towel warmers is based on the company's popular Premier series, which features elegant styling, high-quality finishes and practical functionality. The line features narrower widths, making these towel warmers perfect...

Sinks.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Style meets function in the manufacturer's new line of sinks and cabinetry that is designed to add artistry to any bathroom. The Geometrique collection of above-counter glass sinks includes cube, rectangle, cone, half-sphere, pyramid and circle...

Faucets and accessories.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The company's Transitional series is a great way to capture the trend of fusing different styles to create a bath design that is a delightful surprise. One product in the series, the Hand Shower Assembly (pictured), features beautiful lines,...

Drain cleaning stand.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The rugged new Handy-Stand turns the company's drainer cleaners into practical counter-top or floor machines. Ergonomically balanced for maximum stability, the lightweight portable Handy-Stand fits the Super-Vee, Power-Vee, and Handylectric...

Power return tape measures.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The company's new double-sided power return tape measures are designed with easy-to-read numbers on both sides of the blade to enable easy measurements on elevated and flat surfaces. These tape measures are available in four sizes: 16, 25 and...

Color-coded pipe.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Contractors who install color-coded piping available from the manufacturer can save time, and can avoid uncertainties in identifying hot and cold plumbing lines, with a fast visual differentiation that easily distinguishes between hot and cold...

Stainless steel ties.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The manufacturer introduces a revolutionary new stainless steel tie design, engineered to outlast the toughest corrosive and environmental extremes. The enhanced locking head design provides a new aggressive locking head with an innovative...

Loop modules.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Mechanical Rooms In A Moment from PHP. The new M1 primary loop modules bolt on the wall and M2 secondary loop pumping modules slide in place and lock with the PHP clamp. In those few moments most of the mechanical room is done. Tested,...

Seal-less pumps.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The manufacturer's new line of Mag Drive Magnum seal-less pumps features a thrust-controlled design that allows short-term run dry capabilities, all but eliminating damage resulting from priming and accidental empty tank situations. These...

Router.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The manufacturer announces the availability of Model 5616-21, the next generation of the BodyGrip router. The new router has a powerful 13-amp, 2-1/4-max horsepower, Milwaukee-built motor and has premium electronic feedback circuitry that...

Shower wall panel systems.(New Products)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... One shower wall panel system-everything a consumer would need-eliminates repeat trips to the local home improvement store to retrieve any missing items required for completion. Designed to fit shower floor sizes that are 36 by 36, 34 by 48 and...