Reeves Journal articles from January 2007

Reeves Journal archives from January 2007

Hail the Handyman!(automotive maintenance)(Editorial)
January 1, 2007... See that headline up there? With this being the New Year and all I figured it would be a great idea to come clean and reveal myself for what I am. Yes, I am a home "handyman." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I fix things and I usually do pretty...

Recirc revisited.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... I read with interest the article on Hot Water Recirc that appeared in the November 2006 issue ["Save Money, Save Water," page 38]. For more than a decade, I have studied the question of the waste of water, energy and time while waiting for hot...

More on Recirc.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... Regarding the hot water recirculation article in the November issue, ["Save Money, Save Water," page 38] the only Hot Water Distribution Systems that are proven to save both WATER & ENERGY are considered demand systems as tested by the US Dept....

Additional insured coverage.(legalcorner)
January 1, 2007... In Vitton Insurance Company, Inc. v. Pacific Insurance Company, the California Court of Appeal explained additional insured coverage. The court decided that, under the particular policy being reviewed, the general contractor was entitled to...

Codes nurture civilization.(codeshack)(Column)
January 1, 2007... Those of us living in the U.S. are accustomed to a certain way of life. Thanks to infrastructure and planning, we can take things like electricity and running water for granted. In fact, it's often difficult for us to imagine people living...

To flush or not to flush? That is the question.(vehiclemaintenance)
January 1, 2007... When it comes to protecting the investment your company has in its fleet of vehicles and ensuring they'll be able to perform as efficiently and reliably as possible, one of the most misunderstood maintenance issues is whether it is necessary...

Driving your advertising.(businessstrategies)
January 1, 2007... Everyone remembers the local ice cream man from their childhood days. They always traveled through the neighborhood streets with that annoyingly catchy tune that stuck in your mind long after the truck had turned the corner and your ice cream...

Getting referrals.(marketingmechanics)
January 1, 2007... Get a new client per day--there's a worthy goal for 2007. But what's the best way to do it? Referrals from your current clients. Unfortunately most of us spend more time planning advertising programs, direct mail programs and other, more...

Is it time to reprint your flat-rate books?(servicesense)
January 1, 2007... Let's say you're a distributor. The end of the year is coming soon and lots of changes have taken place over the past twelve months. Additional people have been hired, overhead costs have gone up and the cost of medical insurance has...

Plumbing M.D. enters first franchise agreement.(news connection)
January 1, 2007... Plumbing M.D., a franchise service-and-repair plumbing company based in Dixon, Calif., has inked a deal that will bring the company its first franchisee. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new, exclusive territory opened in Reno in...

PHCC, partners bestow scholarships.(news connection)
January 1, 2007... The Educational Foundation of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association and its industry partners awarded scholarships at the recent PHCC Annual Convention in Chicago totaling more than $100,000. Industry partners that...

2006 MSCA conference hosts record crowd.(news connection)
January 1, 2007... Organizers of the 21st Annual Mechanical Service Contractors of America Educational Conference said more than 600 people attended the Oct. 15-18 event at the Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, S.C. Themed, "Reach for The Stars," the...

California prisons conserve water.(news connection)
January 1, 2007... A pair of California prisons are doing their part to conserve water by installing MICROPlumb plumbing control systems from Sloan Valve Company, a supplier of plumbing productrs based in Franklin Park, Ill. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

OC Habitat for Humanity blesses 27 home sites.(news connection)(Orange County)(San Juan Capistrano)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... More than 150 community leaders, military representatives, volunteers, representatives of federal and state elected officials and San Juan Capistrano, Calif., staff joined Habitat for Humanity of Orange County recently to bless the future site...

ASPE members elect new board.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... The American Society of Plumbing Engineers elected its 2006-2008 board of directors at its biennial convention in Tampa. Elected president was Julius Ballanco, PE, of JB Engineering and Code Consulting, P.C., in Munster, Ind. The other elected...

New hydronic heating packages.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... Reeves Journal parent company BNP Media, along with John Siegenthaler, P.E., have released new hydronic heating training materials and design software. Two years in development, the Modern Engineering Concepts Hydronic Heating Manual and MEC...

IAPMO, CSA enter RV pact.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials in November entered into an agreement with the Canadian Standards Association to accept for review test reports on plumbing products and components used in motor homes and...

QSC offers DVD Training program.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... Quality Service Contractors has rolled out its newest Power Tool, the Service Fitness DVD Training Series, a program provided through contributions from QSC Power Tool sponsor Grundfos Pumps. Featuring industry expert Kevin Dougherty, Service...

Associations strive for collaborative contracts.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... A group of 10 associations, representing a host of construction interests, continue to actively discuss the development and promotion of standard construction contracts. The associations are uniting around the idea that the industry is better...

Contact Sales new Halsey Taylor rep.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... Halsey Taylor, a maker of chillers, drinking fountains and water coolers based in Oak Brook, Ill., has announced the appointment of Contact Sales Co. of Lakewood, Colo., to represent the Halsey Taylor product line of water coolers and drinking...

Mill-Rose garners ISH product award.(newsbriefs)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... ISH North America 2006, the international trade show for Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, Commercial/Industrial PVF, Heating and Air Conditioning, recently awarded Mill-Rose first prize for its Tools & Equipment New Product Showcase at McCormick Place...

Delta shower head makes top green building product list.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... Delta Faucet Co.'s Water-Efficient Showerhead with H20kinetic Technology has been selected as one of the Top-10 Green Building Products for 2006 by the editors of Environmental Building News magazine. The list recognizes the most innovative and...

Is that a PC in your pocket?(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... Lochinvar Corp., a manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and pool heaters based in Lebanon, Tenn., has announced nine winners of the HP Pocket PC giveaway it sponsored at the ISH-NA show Sept. 28-30 in Chicago. The Pocket PC came loaded with...

JMM Debuts ad campaign.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... J-M Manufacturing, a producer of plastic pipe in Livingston, N.J., said Nov. 28 it would be rolling out an integrated advertising and marketing campaign designed to increase awareness of the quality of America's water systems. Targeted to water...

ARI taps five for awards.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... Five industry leaders were recognized with special awards at the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute's 53rd Annual Meeting held Nov. 12-14 in Palm Springs. Former ASHRAE president Lee Burgett received the Lifetime Achievement Award....

Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE wins award for workplace excellence.(newsbriefs)
January 1, 2007... Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE, a supplier of pipe support systems, seismic water heater supports and acoustical plumbing products in Vista, Calif., has been recognized as one of the best places to work in San Diego County for 2006 and was given...

Getting it right.(Correction notice)
January 1, 2007... In the November issue, ("People," Page 16) we reported that Brad Eisenstein had joined "Hirsch Home Depot Supply" as the company's CFO. In fact, Eisenstein joins Hirsch Pipe & Supply from Home Depot Supply, where he served most recently as...

Calendar.(pumping and heating equipment industry)(Calendar)
January 1, 2007... Jan. 27-31 ASHRAE Winter Meeting Dallas Convention Center Dallas (800) 527-4723 E-mail: ashrae@ashrae.org www.ashrae.org Jan. 29-31 AHR Expo Dallas Convention Center Dallas (203) 221-9232...

A.O. Smith Corp.(people)(Ronald Massa appointed as executive vice president)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... A.O. Smith Corp. has named Ronald Massa to the post of executive vice president--corporate technology and global supply chain, effective Jan. 1. Massa, who has been with the company for 30 years, previously served as executive vice president...

Buckeye Ventures.(people)(Ronald L. Smith appointed to member of board of directors)(Alfred Roach, Jr. promoted to chairman of the board)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... National plumbing and HVAC acquisitions firm Buckeye Ventures has announced that Ronald L. Smith has joined the company as a member of its board of directors. And, in other action, Alfred Roach, Jr., has been tapped to serve as chairman of the...

Everpure LLC. A Hanover Park.(people)
January 1, 2007... Everpure LLC. A Hanover Park, Ill.-based supplier of water filtration products, said it has hired Tamara Kennedy to serve as its marketing communications manager. Kennedy, in her new post, will be responsible for maintaining and updating all of...

Franke Consumer products, Inc.(people)(Charles F. Lawrence appointed as vice president of marketing and product development)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Franke Consumer products, Inc., a maker of sinks, faucets and accessories based in Hatfield, Pa., has named Charles F. Lawrence its new vice president of marketing and product development. Formerly having served with GE Appliances and...

Lenox.(people)(Pedro Caceres appointed as global vice president of operations)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Lenox, a manufacturer of power tool accessories, hand tools and band saw blades, has announced that Pedro Caceres has been named its new global vice president of operations. In this position, Caceres will be responsible for all manufacturing...

The Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.(people)
January 1, 2007... The Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Nov. 21 announced the appointment of Steven P. Richman as its new president. Richman brings more than 25 years of experience in the hardware and power tool industry to the new job and will be responsible for...

Nibco, Inc.(people)
January 1, 2007... Nibco, Inc., a provider of flow control products in Elkhart, Ind., said Nov. 28 its board of directors elected Steven Malm as the company's new president and chief operating officer. Malm acquires the day-to-day responsibilities of running the...

Taco.(people)(Robert Coons appointed as senior vice president of residential sales)(Michael McNamara appointed as vice president, circulator engineering)(Nelson Rego appointed as new vice president of quality services)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Taco has added a trio of senior managers: Robert Coons, a 15-year industry veteran with Burnham, is senior vice president of residential sales; Michael McNamara, formerly director of engineering at Pentair Pumps, becomes vice president,...

Uponor.(people)
January 1, 2007... Uponor has announced that Brad Beckman joined the company as vice president of finance and member of the senior management committee. He will oversee the company's finance and accounting activities. Previously, Beckman was the chief financial...

Keepin' it clean: grease interceptors play a mighty, mighty role in overall sewer health.
January 1, 2007... Grease is like poison to plumbing systems. It's poison to the environment. And it can be found just about anywhere that food is prepared. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But grease has its nemesis--the grease interceptor, formerly known as a...

Is the west slowing down?(2006 Western Trends Survey)(residential construction)(Survey)
January 1, 2007... The 2006 Reeves Journal Western Trends Survey reveals what has been hinted around in various news reports and housing market analysis for the past year. That is, the construction of both homes and commercial/industrial/institutional facilities...

State of the radiant industry: Western demand is creating growth and that means big opportunity.(Radiant Bonanza--Growth)
January 1, 2007... Radiant heating is a fast-growing part of the heating business that Western plumbing contractors can make their own. Thank you, Captain Obvious. Look, radiant heating--hydronic or otherwise--is here. It's now. Consumers know about it and...

Exclusivity is standard for 'Next Gen'.(Next Generation Plumbing and Heating)
January 1, 2007... Oh, to own a business that doesn't have to advertise but still has more work than it can handle--so much so that new work is being turned away. That's the situation at Next Generation Plumbing and Heating in Santa Fe, N.M. "From just about...

Learn how to do radiant: having a clue about what you're doing is a good idea.(Radiant Bonanza--Training)
January 1, 2007... The radiant heating market is growing and plumbers stand to make themselves a shiny little pile of change selling and installing the systems. Maybe you're not a radiant installer, but you think they, particularly hydronic radiant heating...

Movers and shakers: the state-of-the-art products that are moving the radiant industry ahead.(Radiant Bonanza--Products)
January 1, 2007... This, Reeves Journal's annual look at the radiant heating market, was designed to examine the state of the rapidly growing industry and provide readers with as many resources as possible. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This meant we needed to...

Water heater Safety System.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Bradford White has announced that many of its power-vented, through-the-wall water heaters are now being manufactured with the Defender Safety System. This change complies with new ANSI standards regarding flammable vapor ignition resistance....

Mixing valves.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Wilkins, a Zurn company, has introduced the models ZW3870 and the ZW3870T as the newest additions to its Aqua Gard line of thermostatic mixing valves. Both can flow 3.1 GPM at a maximun of 45 PSI while boasting a 1/2-GPM minimum flow rate. Both...

Pot filler.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Danze has introduced the Opulence deck-mount pot filler for the kitchen. This new deck-mount pot filler offers elegant styling and an alternative to wall-mounted pot fillers that require plumbing behind the stove wall. Installed on the counter...

Riser clamp.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... ERICO has announced the availability of CADDY EZ RISER, a fast and easy way to suspend vertical steel pipe risers. The new, patent-pending riser clamp installs without requiring hardware removal, saving valuable installation time. The...

Product catalog.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... EZ-FLO International has announced the completion of its 2006 product catalog. New product additions in the catalog include the following: PEX tubing, PEX risers, PEX stub outs and fittings, mini hammer arresters, copper fittings, HVAC air...

Water Ram improvements.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... General Pipe Cleaners has announced important improvements to its Kinetic Water Ram, a device that generates a shock wave to open clogged pipes. The shock wave is created by firing an environmentally safe compressed air charge into a clogged...

Reciprocating saw blades.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... IDEAL has introduced its new Long Life saw blades that deliver up to three times the number of cuts as do standard metal-cutting reciprocating saw blades. These blades are designed to optimize the performance of reciprocating saws from...

Round Ice Maker Box.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... IPS has announced that its Round Ice Maker Box comes with a preattached stainless-steel braided hose that eliminates the need for the contractor to go back to the job site to hook up the supply line to the refrigerator. The round box and frame...

Monitoring system.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Little Giant Pump has introduced Condalert, a new advanced technology monitoring system for condensate overflow detection and prevention in air handling equipment. Designed specifically for the air handling industry, Condalert provides...

Industrial work carts.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Milwaukee Electric Tool has introduced the Trade Titan program of industrial work carts and accessories designed specifically for the construction and maintenance trades that deliver heavy-duty productivity on the job or in the plant. Designed...

Bath models.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Oceania Baths announced it has expanded its product line with three new bath models that can easily integrate the AeroMassage and Super AeroMassage systems as well as the new Extreme Hygiene technology. Nature 24 Free-Standing (72 by 42 inches)...

DWV test tees.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Plastic Trends has announced it now molds 6- and 8-inch test tees, adding to its extensive line of molded, threaded, large-diameter DWV test tees. Injection molded in sizes up to 12 inches in diameter, they feature the most compact branch in...

UV Shield pipe.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... REHAU announced it now offers Raupex UV Shield pipe, the latest innovation in its line of nonbarrier and barrier PEX pipes. Available in two colors--red and blue--the pipe also simplifies identification for installation or repair. Raupex UV...

Pricing program software.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Cloversoft, the publisher of PricePoint software for "mom and pop" plumbing and HVAC contractors, has announced the addition of Real Prices to its popular software. Real Prices are average national purchase prices that have been compiled from...

Firestop Devices.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... RectorSeal has announced the latest addition to its Metacaulk line of firestop products: the Metacaulk Cast-In-Place Firestop Devices. These new devices can save contactors the substantial cost of drilling holes in each floor of a building...

Lithium-ion power tools.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... RIDGID has announced the release of the first XLi 24-volt lithium-ion power tools. This new technology outperforms 18-volt Ni-Cad power tools in every category, including a longer run time, at full power without fading. The RIDGID XLi 24-volt...

Gray water compact pump system.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Saniflo has announced that its Sanishower is a fully automatic gray water compact pump system designed to discharge wastewater from a shower, bathtub, bar or bathroom sink, making it ideal for tight areas where installation space is severely...

Water pressure booster controller.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... SJE-Rhombus Controls has introduced the VFDC-4000 water pressure booster controller, a microprocessor-based controller that is designed specifically for constant pressure applications using variable frequency drives (VFDs). The VFDC-4000...

Battery-powered Flushometer.(newproducts)
January 1, 2007... Sloan Valve has introduced Crown Optima SMOOTH, a new battery-powered Flushometer that provides automatic infrared sensor operation without the need for AC hookups or wall alterations. Crown Optima SMOOTH Model 111-1.2 is an exposed,...

Drain cleaning ...(then & now)
January 1, 2007... It's been around as long as there have been plumbers and plumbing. Or, at least as long as there has been Reeves Journal and its predecessors. Desolvo Sewer and Drain Pipe Cleaner from the Chamberlain Co. in Pittsburgh was one of the first...