Reeves Journal articles from June 2008

Reeves Journal archives from June 2008

Cut to the chase.(pipeline)
June 1, 2008... You're probably hearing a lot about "green plumbing" these days. It's a buzzword in all the magazines. There are entire seminars devoted to the topic. And there's also involvement, to a greater or lesser degree, by governmental agencies like...

Good faith settlements.(legalcorner)
June 1, 2008... Construction disputes quite often involve numerous parties. A recent case highlighted how California law looks at settlements where there are multiple parties and at least one of them would like to settle the case and get out. I am not going to...

Under pressure Water heaters can go "BOOM" if installed incorrectly.(codeshack)
June 1, 2008... On of the many things taken for granted is hot water at the tap. It generally only becomes an issue when "old reliable" finally gets filled up with enough scale and the consumer is in a panic because they have guest coming over or when the...

To B20 or not to B20? The ins and outs of biodiesel and what they mean to you.(vehiclemaintenance)
June 1, 2008... Buying fuel for a company's vehicle fleet used to be easy and the choices were few. But today, with new considerations about cost, environmental impact, energy use and vehicle performance, it doesn't hurt to have a degree in chemistry to...

PHCC Challenges Americans to Conserve Water in 2008.(connection)
June 1, 2008... Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association president Jim Finley May 1 issued a challenge to Americans to commit to specific water conservation measures this summer during a rally at Senate Park next to the U.S. Capitol. ...

Aquatech USA attendance defies weakening economy.
June 1, 2008... The Water Quality Association of Lisle, Ill., said Apr. 24 that attendance to the 2008 edition of its Aquatech show Mar. 26-28 in Las Vegas, posted a 4 percent increase in attendance over the previous event. The additional visitors were,...

PMI, CIPH sign MOU, forge closer relations.
June 1, 2008... Barbara Higgens, executive director of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute of Rolling Meadows, Ill., and Ralph Suppa, president and general manager of the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Apr. 21 signed a...

ICC honors Texas building official.
June 1, 2008... The International Code Council took advantage of Building Safety Week, May 5-11, at the its Washington, D.C. headquarters to honor Ravi Shah, director of urban development for the city of Carrollton, Texas, and the New York City Buildings...

RIDGID takes it on the Road.
June 1, 2008... The RIDGID Reputation Roadshow 2008 is on the move throughout the summer visiting cities across the country to showcase and demonstrate the newest technology RIDGID has to offer. "The Reputation Roadshow's goal is to continue our...

Plumbers Warehouse expands.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... The Plumbers Warehouse recently announced it would soon expand into a new full-service facility in Corona, Calif. The newest addition to the Plumbers Warehouse roster of locations is slated to open this month. The 25,000 square foot Corona...

PMI names 'Legislator of the Year'.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Apr. 15 named Ronald S. Calderon (D-Montebel-lo), a member of the California State Senate, its 2007 Legislator of the Year, "in recognition of exemplary leadership on plumbing manufacturing issues." Sen....

Uponor factory training schedule available.(newsbriefs)(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... Uponor has released its Factory Training Program dates for the second half of 2008. The three-day sessions, held at the company's Apple Valley, Minn., facility, are currently available for reservations for the months of July through December:...

PMI debuts SafePlumbing.org.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute recently launched a new micro site--www.SafePlumbing.org--with the goal of updating ideas about plumbing fixtures and fittings. SafePlumbing.org is designed for lawmakers, journalists, trade professionals...

Hansgrohe Web site launched.(newsbriefs)(Website overview)
June 1, 2008... Hansgrohe, Inc. recently launched a new Web site expressly for the North American market aimed at both professional and consumer audiences. The new www.hansgroheusa.com is based on a standard Web site user interface that its parent company in...

Steamist announces Rep of the Year.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... Steamist, manufacturer of steam bath and sauna equipment, announced recently that the Joyce Agency, Inc., of Springfield, Va., is the new recipient of its Rep of the Year award. The Joyce Agency, Inc. was selected from 26 Steamist sales...

LA-CO launches Web Site.(newsbriefs)(Website overview)
June 1, 2008... LA-CO Industries, Inc., has rolled out its new Web site at www.laco.com. Designed for easy navigation, the newly revamped site is a reference tool for plumbing professionals, specifically showcasing the company's plumbing and chemical products...

'Hall of Leaders' introduced.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... The Service Roundtable has created a "Hall of Leaders" to recognize and profile the notable leaders from the plumbing and air conditioning industry who have been recognized as "Servant Leaders" by the best practices group for contractors. The...

Delta, Brizo win ADEX Awards.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... Delta's Allora pull-down kitchen faucet has received a Stiver ADEX Award, while Brizo's RSVP Bath Collection and Pot-Filler Faucets garnered Platinum ADEX Awards in the 2008 Award for Design Excellence competition. The Design Journal, a trade...

Clear Seas attains CASRO membership.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... Clear Seas Research, a division of Reeves Journal parent company BNP Media of Troy, Mich., said it has been accepted as a member of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations, a membership organization in the market research...

Plumbing Museum relocates.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... The Plumbing Museum, previously based in Worcester, Mass., is being moved to a renovated icehouse at the company headquarters of J.C. Cannistraro, LLC, in Watertown, Mass., one of the largest mechanical union contractors in New England. The...

Sloan Ad wins award.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... Sloan Valve Company said it has received a 2008 Excellence in Advertising "Best in Class" Award from Architectural Record magazine for its full-page advertisement introducing the Sloan ECOS electronic dual-flush flushometer.

A.O. Smith earns Silver EID.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... A.O. Smith Water Products Company said in early May its Cyclone Xi 500,000 BTU commercial water heater has received the Silver level award in the Commercial Appliances Division in Appliance DESIGN magazine's 21st Annual Excellence in Design...

Watts invests $25 million.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... Watts Industries Inc. May 10 announced its acquisition of Sacramento, Calif.-based Hunter Innovations Inc. for $25 million. Watts paid $10 million for Hunter Innovations at the closing of the deal and will pay the balance over the next four...

Viega issues 'Top Gun'.(newsbriefs)
June 1, 2008... Viega took advantage of its annual company awards ceremony at its company headquarters in Wichita to present "Top Gun" awards to its best sales people. David Walter, Texas regional manager, who received the highest award, Viega National Top...

Inge Calderon.(people)
June 1, 2008... Inge Calderon, executive director of the ASA Education Foundation, was recently asked to serve on the Advisory Council for Industrial Careers PathwaySM (ICP), an organization that links students to career paths in industrial distribution...

Joe Hutko.(people)
June 1, 2008... Everpure, LLC, has welcomed Joe Hutko, product manager for residential and coffee office water. In his new position, Hutko will oversee the commercialization and management of Everpure products for the global residential and coffee office water...

Ralph Avallone.(people)
June 1, 2008... The Green Mechanical Council Of Neenah, Wis., May 9 announced the appointment of Ralph Avallone, international president of the Green Energy Council, to the Green Mechanical Council Board of Directors. Avallone is a strong proponent of Smart...

Debbie Petrille.(people)
June 1, 2008... LA-CO Industries, Inc,/Markal Co. has named Debbie Petrille as product marketing manager for the plumbing and chemical division. In her new position, Petrille will introduce and manage new marketing initiatives and promotional efforts for...

Les Hanks and Franc Exley.(people)
June 1, 2008... The Mr. Rooter Corporation recently added Les Hanks and Franc Exley to its corporate team as franchise consultants. The pair will work directly with franchisees, support ing them in all aspects of their businesses. Before joining Mr. Rooter,...

Don Sciolaro.(people)
June 1, 2008... The National Kitchen & Bath Association has announced that Don Sciolaro has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors to be the association's Chief Executive Officer. Sciolaro joined the NKBA in 2006 as director of member services,...

Regis Saragosti.(people)
June 1, 2008... SFA Saniflo May 5 announced that Regis Saragosti has succeeded Bertrand Bouchard as Chief Executive Officer of its operations in the United States. An 18-year veteran with Saniflo and its parent, Societe Francaised'Assainissement Group in...

James P. Haggerty.(people)
June 1, 2008... Water Inc., has welcomed James P. Haggerty as a new regional sales manager. With more than 30 years of sales experience, Haggerty will be responsible for Water, Inc.'s sales growth and maintenance in Southern California. His territory will...

Calendar.(newsconnection)(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... Jun. 7 PHCC-GLAA Trade Show Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach (800) 809-7340 E-mail: tradeshow@phccglaa.org www.phccglaa.org/tradeshow Jun. 10-12 Grandy & Associates Basic Business Boot Camp...

Pre-Sleeved Tracpipe[R] PS-II offers one-step solution for underground gas piping systems.(in focus product of the month)
June 1, 2008... TracPipe PS-II from OmegaFlex(R) is a second-generation pre-sleeved, flexible gas piping system that provides an efficient and dependable method for installing gas lines underground, on rooftops or in exterior walls. Constructed from...

Green Plumbing: what you need to know to ride the wave.
June 1, 2008... An environmental movement and awareness has been, to some degree or another, a part of American life since at least 1845 when Henry David Thoreau moved into a shack on Walden Pond and began jotting down his observations. In 1892, the Sierra...

'Green'-IT tade: the concept encompasses more than just products and techniques.(Green Plumbing)
June 1, 2008... Scott Harrison, owner and namesake of Scott Harrison Plumbing in Stanton, Calif., likes to offer soft drinks to visitors to his shop. The vending machine there is set up to dispense drinks without having to insert any money. The only "cost" of...

Remodeling 'green': Central Plumbing offers the goods to reduce remodelers' footprint.(Green Plumbing)
June 1, 2008... There may be no better time to offer your customers an opportunity to make a relatively large switch to 'green' plumbing fixtures than when that customer is exploring remodeling options. After all, those old toilets, sinks, faucets, shower...

Why it makes sense to use watersense.(Green Pulmbing)
June 1, 2008... As Americans increasingly strive to lessen their environmental footprint, homeowners are making more and more Earth-friendly purchases in their building and remodeling projects, such as solar panels, energy-efficient lighting and appliances,...

"Green" is the latest buzz. There are a number of reasons for this.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... First, customers' "green" awareness has been reawakened by the environmental claims being made in the media these days. The resulting pop culture discussion has brought many "green" issues to the forefront of many potential customers' minds....

Whole-House Water Filtration System.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Water, Inc. is proud to offer homeowners the HousePure whole-house water filtration system. This system provides filtered water at every tap in the home, eliminating the need for bottled water and resulting in better tasting meals and softer...

Sydney Smart Dual Flush Toilet.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Caroma is the world leader with innovative, high efficiency toilets. The Caroma Smart (TM) Technology is leading-edge and has been developed and mastered over the last decade to deliver the ultimate of design, water savings, and performance....

Tankless water heater series--technology meets ecology.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Navien's "Condensing" tankless water heater features an exceptional 98% efficiency. In addition to all the usual tankless features like an endless supply of hot water and space savings, the Navien "Condensing 98%" is the most environmentally...

Hot Water D'MAND System[R].(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Metlund D'MAND Systems, tested by the U.S. Dept. of Energy to save both water and energy. Easy to retrofit on existing, new or remodeled homes or commercial buildings. 10-year warrantee, 20-year life expectancy with an annual cost of less than...

Phoenix Solar Water Heater.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Phoenix Solar is a 96% condensing stainless steel water heater that seamlessly integrates solar thermal. The Phoenix Solar is utilized as a combined hydronic water heater providing both ultra high efficiency water and space heating via air...

Tired of waiting for hot water?(Green House)
June 1, 2008... The Grundfos Comfort System is the latest technology to prevent waste and the wait for hot water. The Comfort System is a one-pump, one-valve combo that installs without the need of a return line to the water heater. The Comfort System--not to...

Stainless steel solar water heater.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Heat Transfer has introduced a second line of solar water heaters ideal for all solar thermal applications: the SuperStor Solar, featuring a storage tank constructed of 316L stainless steel. Carrying a lifetime warranty, the tank can tolerate...

Solar collectors.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Adroit Thermal, Inc. offers OG100 approved evacuated tube solar collectors from Thermomax Ind. Thermomax evacuated tube solar collectors are much more efficient than standard flat panel solar collectors. In addition to being unaffected by...

Space-saving 8.4 gpm tankless water heater.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Available July 1, 2008, Rheem's new RTG-66DV direct vent, gas-fired tankless water heater saves space and cuts installation cost through its use of concentric venting. A 3-inch exhaust pipe sits inside the 5-inch intake run, thus eliminating a...

Water conserving Showerheads & Handshowers.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Conserve water without Compromise with JACLO[R] Green Performance Showerheads and Handshowers. Merging conservation with comfort JACLO fixtures feature advanced technology, which incorporates flow regulators as opposed to restrictors, keeping...

Lo-V.O.C. solvent cements.(green House)
June 1, 2008... Oatey is committed to applying principles of sustainable design in product development and provides products that are compliant with national regulations and the qualifications of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system. Our...

High-Efficiency Toilet.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... With the Hurricane's unique gravity flush technology, less is more. The proven leader in flushing performance introduces the next generation of water-saving toilets. The Vortens Hurricane High-Efficiency Toilet uses just 1.28 gpf, an amazing...

Under-Sink Instant Hot Water Pump System.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... The average family of four dumps up to 17,000 gallons of water down the drain every year, waiting for hot water to arrive, the Laing Autocirc ACT-303-BTW eliminates this waste. It is easy to install, does not require a return line and can be...

Environmentally responsible Drain Care.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... ProClean Drain Line & Grease Trap Treatment (DLGGT) is a safe, economical and environmentally responsible solution which uses a high concentrate of selectively adapted bacteria to degrade greases, fats, long-chain fatty acids and other organic...

Lo-flow JetSpray.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Smart. Tough. Fast. The T & S Brass revolutionary B-0108 JetSpray is our ergonomically-designed model that's super tough yet easy to handle, with feather-light action and comfortable, one-handed design. Other features include insulated...

Vertex 100 water heater.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... With an industry leading 96% thermal efficiency, the A.O. Smith Vertex 100 features a top-fired burner/blower combination for more-effective combustion and lower fuel usage. Its helical coil heat exchanger utilizes energy more efficiently by...

Solar Panel/Tank Water Heating System.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Stiebel Eltron manufactures components and thermal solar systems for domestic hot water, consisting basically of a well-insulated storage tank with heat exchanger(s) and flat plate collector panel(s). They constitute a very economical and...

Flushing System.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... FLUSHMATE[R] Pressure Assist Technology is the leading flushing system for performance and conservation. ULF model flushing less than 1.6 gpf and the HET model flushing 1.0 gpf. For one flush performance and 25 years of proven reliability, look...

The next generation of water heaters.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Bosch Pro Tankless (TM) introduces the Next Generation of Waters Heaters! Our next generation of tankless water heaters offer higher flow rates, recirculation capabilities, sealed combustion, vertical or horizontal venting and an outdoor...

Stratos circulator.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... The UL listed WILO Stratos is North America's first commercial wet rotor circulator with ECM motor technology. With this revolutionary "smart pump" technology, the Stratos can achieve energy savings of up to 80% compared to a standard wet rotor...

Anti-Scale System.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Watts is pleased to introduce the OneFlow (TM) Anti-Scale System. For years, building owners, property managers and facility engineers have fought the battle against scale and its destructive by-products. Now there is a better solution that is...

SolarFlex flexible stainless steel insulated piping.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Connecting solar collectors to the storage tank and pump station in a quick, professional way is now easier, thanks to Caleffi's SolarFlex, a system solution with pre-insulated flow and return pipes for solar hot water heating systems. The...

New powerful T-M50 tankless water heater.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Takagi breaks new ground with its latest and most powerful tankless water heater yet, the T-M50. Unlike any of its predecessors, this new unit uses two heavy duty heat exchangers to produce up to 380,000 BTU/h, making it the most powerful...

EcoVantage[TM] series flush valve operated toilets.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... The EcoVantage (TM) series of water conserving toilets are engineered for optimal performance and hygiene in the most demanding application environments. The EcoVantage toilets use just 1.28 gallons per flush. They also feature sensor-operated...

Ray[TM]: the first condensing cast iron residential boiler.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Ray is a gas or propane fired, condensing, fully modulating, cast iron boiler offering 5 to 1 continuous turndown, 92.7% AFUE, and CSA inputs ranging from 40,000 (min). to 199,000 Btuh (max). A green product, Ray's heat exchanger is composed of...

Backflow preventer.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Wilkins 300 Series Backflow Preventers are remarkable new designs that are essential components of efficient irrigation systems. Water resource management is everyone's responsibility and protecting the existing potable water supply from...

Solar thermal panels.(Green House)
June 1, 2008... Buderus offers a complete solar domestic hot water system designed as an integrated an efficient solution. With over 25 years of solar experience, a Buderus system will help protect the environment while providing you with a clean, affordable...

Here comes the sun is solar water heating now here to stay?(techtopic)(Interview)
June 1, 2008... Back in the '70s when gas rationing and long lines at the pumps were an every day (or every alternate day) reality, the idea of harnessing Old Sol to heat water and homes sounded like a pretty good idea. Crisis temporarily averted, solar lost...

CGL insurance good decisions require knowing the ropes.(executivebriefcase)
June 1, 2008... In general, there are a lot of questions out there about various insurance-related issues. Because of that, it makes sense to spend a few months going through some of them and give you all the information you need to make better decisions about...

Backflow Happens.
June 1, 2008... Firefighters extinguishing a fire cause a backflow event when a mixture of foam and water backs up into a water system through a fire hydrant. A landscaper taps into a county water hydrant and allows a fertilizer mixture to backflow into the...

Systems = success developing procedures one step at a time.(servicesense)
June 1, 2008... Last month we talked about the fact more than 80 percent of all U.S. companies have 25 employees or fewer. We also commented on the government statistic that said 90 percent of all the businesses that start up this year will fail the very first...