Reeves Journal articles from February 2003

Reeves Journal archives from February 2003

Time to fly. (Pipeline).
February 1, 2003... While plastic continues to eat away at copper's market share in the new construction, service and repair and remodeling markets, more than 120 executives of leading U.S. copper producers and fabricators heard guardedly optimistic reports at a...

Don't forget the other side of the fence. (Legal Corner).
February 1, 2003... In a dispute between neighbors, the California Court of Appeals decided that even though one neighbor performed work on his home in a correct manner, he was still held responsible for damages caused to his neighbor's property. While this case...

California PEX-Code issue far from being settled. (Contractor News).(Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association v. California Building Standards Commission)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The California Building Standards Commission filed its objections Jan. 13 in response to the Los Angeles Superior Court's Dec. 20 ruling, which ordered the inclusion of PEX pipe into the 2001 California Plumbing Code. In her ruling,...

SoCal pomona show gears up for 28th year. (Contractor News).(Southern California Industry Trade Show)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... As the Southern California Industry Trade Show approaches its 28th year, Show Manager Harry Reed has made several improvements to accommodate both attendees and exhibitors. To help streamline the registration process, registration will know...

PSI's event targets sales, communication skills. (Contractor News).( Plumbers' Success International)
February 1, 2003... Legendary quarterback Terry Bradshaw will be one of the speakers at the Plumbers' Success International's "Focus On The Future," a special one-day event, Saturday, April 12, at the Las Vegas Hilton. "There are a lot of conventions that...

The San Joaquin County, Calif. (Briefly).(Drain Patrol sued for grand theft and elder abuse)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The San Joaquin County, Calif., prosecutor has sued a plumbing contractor who allegedly charged an 83-year-old woman more than $10,000 after she called to have a clogged toilet fixed. District Attorney John Phillips filed the $2 million...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently reported that there were 500,000 fewer job-related injuries in 2001 than in 2000. (Briefly).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently reported that there were 500,000 fewer job-related injuries in 2001 than in 2000. In the construction industry, the total number of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...

Mr. Rooter, a Texas-based plumbing and drain cleaning franchise. (Briefly).(Franchise 500 ranking )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Mr. Rooter, a Texas-based plumbing and drain cleaning franchise, was recently ranked 228 on Entrepreneur magazine's 24th annual "Franchise 500" ranking of the top franchise opportunities. According to the January 2003, the ranking listed the...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... Feb. 20-22 QSC Power Meeting XVII Radisson New Orleans Hotel New Orleans, La. www.qsc-phcc.org 800/533-7694 Feb 22 28th Annual SoCal P-H-C Industry Trade Show Pomona Fairplex Pomona, Calif. ...

Success from within. (Business Strategies).(employee motivation)
February 1, 2003... How do you fire your team up? How do you set your team on fire from within with a burning desire to succeed? How do you create a lean, mean, motivated machine ready to serve your clients everyday? That's the real mystery of management, and...

Awash in red ink: why consolidation misfired. (Executive Briefcase).
February 1, 2003... Over the past three years I have written several columns dealing with the risks and rewards of consolidation in the construction industry in general and plumbing and heating in particular. As you may recall, I didn't think Wall Street would...

Let's challenge the world. (Viewpoint).(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association; apprenticeship contest)
February 1, 2003... D.L. "Ike" Casey Reeves Journal Editor Scott Marshutz challenges the nation to determine who is No. 1 in plumbing/hvac apprenticeship. ("Who's Really No. 1?," Pipeline, Dec. 02) In response, PHCC says, "Let's challenge the world, and the...

Reclaimed goes residential: Grand Canyon development could be the first in the U.S. to pipe reclaimed water lines into homes; system waits for government's green light. (Piping).
February 1, 2003... When people think of the Grand Canyon, they usually conjure up beautiful vistas across an immense, river-cut hole in the landscape. Most of them don't know that plumbing history may be in the making on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon...

Install with pride.
February 1, 2003... Woodford Model B26 Backflow Protected Wall Faucet With a hose attached, the 826 is backflow protected with two check valves. This meets the ASSE standard 1052 because it's also field testable. Designed for use inside or mild climate areas,...

A quick and effective guide to building a marketing plan. (Marketing Mechanics).
February 1, 2003... Most of us don't have enough time to write a detailed marketing plan in flowing prose. So, unless you need a business/marketing plan to get funding for your company, a practical, easy to create and implement spread sheet is all you need. ...

Are you lost in a Fog? Fats, oils and grease foul up sewage treatment plants so much that new state and federal laws now regulate their discharge. (Grease Interceptors).
February 1, 2003... FOG is not a weather condition that reduces visibility to nothing. It's an acronym that stands for fat, oil and grease. It is what we see discharging to the drain in a commercial kitchen. The fats, oils and grease are so nasty in fouling up...

2003 Wholesaler Directory. (Alaska-Wyoming).(Directory)
February 1, 2003... ALASKA Anchorage Alaska Pipe & Supply 151 East 95th Ave. (907) 273-2100 Keller Supply 8020 Schoon St. (907) 349-0033 Pacific Plmbg Supply Co. 6260 Old Seward Hwy. (907) 561-1001 Fairbanks ...

Guidelines for new construction and retrofitting ADA water coolers. (Techtopic).(Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)
February 1, 2003... When installing an ADA compliant water cooler into a new or renovated building, the installation should be much easier than retrofitting a preexisting cooler. New building construction provides the contractor the ease of installation since the...

Diesel vs. gasoline. (Vehicle Maintenance).
February 1, 2003... Diesel engines are becoming more popular for light and medium duty trucks. What are the advantages and disadvantages of diesel power? Fuel economy: Diesel fuel has the advantage when it comes to fuel economy, as there is more energy in a...

i2 Trade Service, TradePower team up to help wholesaler. (Manufacturer/Wholesalernews).
February 1, 2003... i2 Trade Service, a provider of content services for the electrical, plumbing/PVF, HVAC/R, and industrial MRO industries, and TradePower, which develops integrated software and e-business solutions for the wholesale distribution industry, have...

2003 ISH North America unveils seminar tracks. (Manufacturer/Wholesalernews).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The organizers of the ISH North America 2003 Conference & Exposition have announced they will introduces six unique seminar tracks as part of the conference program. The second edition of ISH North America is scheduled for October 1-3, at...

Sloan Valve. (Briefly).(Hawaii Convention Center revamps plumbing)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The 1.1-million square-foot Hawaii Convention Center, located in Honolulu, has revamped a large portion of its original plumbing system with Sloan Valve Company's Optima Plus(R) sensor-operated Flushometers and Royal(R) manual Flushometers....

Brass Craft. (People).(Richard Babb )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Brass Craft has named Richard Babb to the position of industrial/OEM sales manager - western region, for the company's Industrial/OEM Products division. In his new role, Babb will be responsible for servicing and expanding Industrial/OEM...

Westron Sales Inc. (People).
February 1, 2003... Most recently, Babb was vice president of sales and marketing for Westron Sales Inc., a California-based sales rep agency.

Hirsch Pipe & Supply. (People).(Roger Stauffer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Hirsch Pipe & Supply has promoted Roger Stauffer to the position of Hollywood, Calif., branch manager. Stauffer, who was serving as the assistant manager of that location, has worked at Hirsch Pipe & Supply for over 4 years.

BOOTZ Plumbingware Company. (People).(Paul M. Kwiat)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Paul M. Kwiat has joined BOOTZ Plumbingware Company as vice president of marketing and sales.

In Memoriam--Karl E. Neupert 1940-2002. (Manufacturer/Wholesaler News).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 1, 2003... Karl E. Neupert, the founder of the American Supply Association's "Pipeline to the Future" Endowment Fund in 1997, died Dec. 16 after battling pancreatic cancer. Neupert, who served as president of ASA in 1999, envisioned a $10 million...

Control valves. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The manufacturer is offering two new pieces of literature to support the re-introduction of its exclusive line of Laundry-Mate control valves. Laundry-Mate a self-contained, easy-to-install system that helps contain exposed hoses, pipes and...

Scrub station. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The new Optima Deluxe Scrub Station incorporates a soap-dispensing system. Constructed from 14-gauge, Type 304 stainless steel, the unit is available in single, double or triple models that utilize advanced sensor operated 24 VAC faucets. It...

Leak detection. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Excellent for plumbing professionals, the versatile GEN-EAR quickly and accurately locates leaks in PVC, cast iron, copper and steel lines. The use of selectable filter and advanced amplification technologies are key. The system's Digital...

Circulator pump. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The Super Brute UPS15-58FC/FRC three-speed pump with flexibility, torque and full-flow features is ideal for hydronic heating and radiant panel installations. The pump also includes a removable check valve, contributing a large flow range of...

Estimating software. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... AutoBid Mechanical now provides direct tie-ins to Microsoft Project and Primavera's scheduling package, allowing easy download of man-hour breakdowns. A new report providing a breakout of all material multipliers on the project, enhanced data...

Hack saw. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The new DW3970 Hand Hack Saw frame features a quick-change blade system with an oversized high-tension knob to ensure a tight blade fit. An innovative quick-change trigger lets users swap blades just by squeezing the lower handgrip. Made from...

Bench Radiator. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The Bench Radiator is crafted of 2-inch thick Beechwood, this classic design is a furniture conversation piece and, at the same time, delivers heat output up to 10,383 Btu/hr. It is available in lengths of 73, 85, and 93 inches and heights of...

Double check detector. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Model DCDA units offer low head loss against cross-connection of non-hazardous water into safe water drinking systems. Because they can precisely monitor leakage or unauthorized use of water, they are an ideal fit for fire sprinkler pipelines...

Air Admittance Valve. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The Magic Vent Air Admittance Valve is now packaged with either an ABS or PVC adapter which solvent welds to either 1 1/2 or 2-inch vent pipes when terminating to the Magic Vent AAV. It threads directly onto the adapter, terminating the vent...

Diaphragm switch. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The diaphragm switch features a vented cord with a piggyback plug-in connector and is available in a variety of improved switch settings for various sump, effluent, and sewage applications. Designed for ease of service, the compact diaphragm...

Industrial jetters. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The industrial jetter line features a 24 hp Honda powered electric motor pumping out 8 gpm at 4,000 psi. It has a 300-foot x 1/2-inch hose, electric variable speed reel, and easy-to-use controls. It features a rollers and guide control, an...

Scissor lift. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The GS-5390 RT self-propelled scissor lift is perfect for unimproved job sites with control, power and up to 40 percent gradeability. Reaching a working height of 59 feet (18 m) and a lift capacity of 1,500 lbs. (680 kg), these rough terrain...

Boiler/water heater. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The RHEOS boiler/water heater combines 87 percent combustion efficiency with boiler modulation circuits that sense the beating demand and automatically adjust the boiler from a range of 1.2 million to 2.4 million Btu. The high-density heat...

Shower Tub. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The ShowerTub requires no major re-plumbing and fits into a 30-inch x 60-inch bathtub space using the existing 1 1/2-inch tub waste. The drain hole is offset 8 1/2 inches x 15 inches and is available on right or left hand. Ideal for residential...

BOB brand. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The BOB brand of plumbing supplies, gas connectors, fittings, and float valves is back. The new BOB brand logo features a unique "Service Man" icon for each line in the brand - appliance connectors, float valves, brass fittings, and stops and...

Software. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The Smart Tools software is designed to simplify the creation, management and sharing of project information between project managers, the project team and the accounting staff. The software bridge common "islands of automation" that prevent...

Contractor lifts. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The Series 2100 contractor lifts are capable of lifting loads of 650 lbs. (300 kg) and up to heights of 12, 18, or 24 feet. The one-piece design allows for quick fold up of legs and compact storage, without loose pins or the need of tools. The...

Ball valves. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The manufacturer now offers a new generation of high-pressure standard port ball valves with grooved ends in either ductile iron or stainless steel. The Series 726 in ductile iron, and Series 726S in CF8M stainless steel, are two-piece,...

Gloves. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Included with each pair of GripTec gloves is a 4 x 6 piece of adhesive-back Greptile material that can be applied to hammers and many power tools. When the thousands of tiny microscopic gripping fingers of Greptile material on the gloves and on...

Trap guard floor drain. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The new trap guard floor drain has been accepted as a suitable alternate to various types of trap primers for preventing sewer gas emissions through drain openings. It is made with a space age flexible elastomeric material that has a memory. It...

Tub/shower valve. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The Dimension tub/shower valve features high-quality European ceramic disc technology for long-term durability and reliable operation. Other features include all metal trim and a polycarbonate temperature indicator ring. The international...

Constant flow valves. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... A new line of constant flow valves is designed to maintain a constant flow even if the differential pressure is altered. Designed for both vertical and horizontal applications, the valves enable users to preset a constant flow rate with a hand...

Remote controller. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The RC-3 Remote Controller enables a standard Touch Tone phone to control up to 3 relay contacts from a remote location. Up to three RC-3's can be daisy chained on the same line to control up to nine relays. In addition, the unit can be...