Reeves Journal articles from May 2002

Reeves Journal archives from May 2002

Factory reps to the rescue. (Pipeline).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Training. It's become one of the most important words in our vocabulary. With systems becoming more advanced, journeymen and service technicians have had to specialize in the equipment they service and install. Whether you own a service and...

Letters.
May 1, 2002... Unobstructed Pathways Great article on strapping water heaters [April 2002]. We've been using the "approved" straps since they first came out. However, there are a few issues related to the code that I need clarification on. 1. It is...

Cheyenne building boom bodes well for plumbers. (Contractor News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... When it comes to development along the Front Range of the Rockies, Denver and Colorado Springs have dominated the market for years. But if plumbing activity is an indicator, Wyoming's capitol city (pop. 53,011) has started dominating the...

Robert C. Richey, founder of Riverside, Calif.-based RCR Cos. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Robert C. Richey, founder of Riverside, Calif.-based RCR Cos., resigned as American Plumbing and Mechanical's senior vice president and chief operating officer April 18. AMPAM named Rory Bertania, who joined AMPAM-RCR Cos. in 1997, to the newly...

Terry Self of Interstate Mechanical Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Terry Self of Interstate Mechanical Inc., Knoxville, Tenn., was recently elected chairman of the Construction Contractors' Alliance, an enhanced service group of PHCC-NA. Self, who has served on the CCA board of trustees for three years,...

United Association General President Martin Maddaloni.
May 1, 2002... Caption: United Association General President Martin Maddaloni presents an emergency relief fund check for $15,000 to UAC Co-Chair Malcolm Sweet. The money was donated to the Imran Khan Scholarship Fund established by the...

Matt Walters 1947-2002. (In Memoriam).(Obituary)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Matt Walters, the long-time business manager of Local 290 in Oregon, died of a heart attack March 19. He was 54. He had been a member of the union for more than 34 years. At the time of his death, Walters served as president of the Western...

Inspect what you expect. (Service Sense).
May 1, 2002... Last month we talked about different ways of motivating employees. Now let me ask you a question: How do you know your employees are motivated? The answer is that you have to inspect the results. If you don't measure your employees'...

Courts expand exposure for residential developers. (Legal Corner).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Recent trends have shown that California courts are expanding the potential exposure facing mass developers of residential housing. One source of this expanding threat is a doctrine called "strict liability," which means that if a developer...

Known vs. unknown costs: A new survey reveals that most contractors use a combination of pricing methods depending on the complexity of the job. (Pricing).
May 1, 2002... Depending on the jobs they specialize in, 41 percent of the contractors from a recently conducted pricing survey will use a combination of flat rate pricing and the standard time and materials method. Another 41 percent said they use T&M...

Sink selections: with the installer in mind, manufacturers blend style and shape with durability. (Kitchen Fixtures).
May 1, 2002... Plumbing contractors shopping for kitchen sinks at the recent Kitchen/Bath Industry Show found a large selection of shapes, styles and lots of stainless steel, cast iron and granite construction to choose from. Sterling's Professional...

United Association is distributing a slick new CD-ROM.(United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Caption: In its continuing effort to attract more young people into the industry, the United Association is distributing a slick new CD-ROM that features information on five trades (plumbing, pipefitting, sprinklerfitting, welding and HVAC/R)....

Web site. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Visit the new www.neoperl.com and search an interactive database of original OEM replacement parts for plumbing wholesalers. Use multiple criteria such as size, flow rate or stream type to select faucet aerators and attachments including...

Multi branch fittings. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisment)
May 1, 2002... RTI's Plumb-Pex[R] Plumbing System includes the Mini-Man multi branch family of brass fittings. The Mini-Man's unique multi branch design provides the optimum in PEX plumbing system installation and performance. Mini-Mans: * reduce the...

Trench Drain system. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisment)
May 1, 2002... ENVIRO-FLO[R] Trench Drains were designed to improve drainage flow in a broad spectrum of manufacturing, processing, commercial and industrial applications. ENVIRO-FLO is the first of its kind in trench drain technology, encompassing all of the...

Pipe freezing. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Make repairs or modifications without shutting off or draining down systems. QwikFreezer uses liquid [CO.sub.2] to quickly create an in line ice plug in 3/8" - 8" pipe. Remote operating systems now available for critical or hazardous...

Video inspection system. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Guaranteed lowest prices on HVAC, sewer/pipe and air duct video inspection systems. Start increasing your efficiency, customers and profits today! We have video inspection packages to fit every budget. Impress your competition and customers...

Strut. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The newest CADDY[R] Corner[TM] newsletter from ERICO[R] focuses on strut and introduces many timesaving strut installation products. These include: the new STS Clamp for assembling back-to-back strut without welding; the SLICK Strut Nut, which...

Mini ball valves. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisment)
May 1, 2002... Red-White Valve Corp. announces the addition of four mini ball valves to their line, available in these sizes: 1/8" F x 1/8" M; 1/4" F x 1/8" M; 1/4" F x 1/4" M; and 1/4" F x 1/4" M. They can replace a leaky plug type valve, in addition to...

Hazvent. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisment)
May 1, 2002... Varicore now produces a wide, flat, trench-less hazardous gas collection system. Hazvent is acclaimed by designers and installers alike. Roll it out right over the ground, snap it in place using tee, wye, and 90 degree connectors, join to...

Transition adapter. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... New Brass body/CPVC molded drop ear 90 utilizes a superior quality forged brass body and Flow Guard Gold CPVC molded in the USA. Available at multiple warehouses throughout the country for immediate delivery. Contact Kbi at 800-325-9468 or...

Flashing. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Kozy Kollar--the only flashing you install from INSIDE the building OVER shingles-- is now available for 4" pipe. The simple 10 minute inside installation is used for plumbing vents, Radon vents, furnace exhausts. Patented and proven, the...

Dual Drum. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Special Edition Dual Drum PRO-XL is for those to whom convenience is important. 3/8" x 75' snake in one drum for 2" to 4" lines. 1/4" x 50' snake in the other one for sinks, tubs and showers, Includes useful 4' stainless steel snorkle guide....

Clean-Out Gripper[R] Plugs. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Cherne Industries demonstrates its leadership in testing products again by introducing Clean-Out Gripper[R] Plugs. Available in 3" NPT and 4" NPT, Clean-Out Gripper[R] Plugs are engineered with unique, threaded O-rings that ensures an air-tight...

Dual sleeve connector. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Welcome to the plumbing industries next Generation of copper water heater connectors! In January, EASTMAN[R] introduced a new connector featuring a one-piece REX inner sleeve/ washer combined with a nylon exterior dielectric sleeve. The PEX...

Acoustical leak detection system. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... The new GEN-EAR[TM] from GENERAL PIPE CLEANERS quickly and accurately locates leaks in PVC, cast iron, copper and steel lines. The system's Digital Spectrum Analyzer with 16 audio filter combinations reliably removes ambient noise interfering...

Bath waste. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... The Innovator[TM] is a new bath waste product that eliminates all screws and the need for a separate overflow test. It also does away with the need for a dual inventory of one- and two-hole face plates, and it eliminates possible leaks due to a...

Design and specification manual. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... FlowGuard Gold[R] CPVC pipe and fittings are a superior alternative to copper because they offer a quiet, corrosion-free system. A new manual has been released to assist design engineers and mechanical contractors in the proper design and...

Estimating software. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... FastPIPE was developed to meet the needs of the modern mechanical and plumbing contractor in preparing estimates. The colorful graphics and Windows "point and click" technology make our system easy to learn for beginning and experienced...

Wrenches. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Hydro-Drill--Drills easily under sidewalks, driveways and curbs. Durable cast aluminum body, stainless steel shafts, and maintenance-free bearings. Welded steel augers are available from 1" to 12" sizes. Carbide tipped augers are available in...

Power Drive. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Reed's new 700PD Power Drive is a portable, electric, heavy-duty power drive, which provides power for threading pipe and conduit up to 2" (50 mm) in diameter, It uses Reed R12+ Segmental dies and dropheads or Ridgid[TM] 12R dies and dropheads....

Cast iron alternative. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Bootz Plumbingware Company offers a complete line of "porcelain-on-steel" plumbing fixtures (bathtubs, lavatories and kitchen sinks). Bootz plumbing fixtures are available in the industries most popular colors. Also available is SYNIRON2...

Tubular Drinking Fountains. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Crafted from heavy gauge cold-rolled steel, Halsey Taylor's Endura II[TM] Tubular Outdoor Drinking Fountains combine contemporary styling with exceptional durability. The line includes barrier-free pedestal, bi-level pedestal and wall-mounted...

Sewer and drain cleaning equipment. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Self-leveling images are available on Video Inspection Systems from MyTana. MyTana also offers a full line of sewer and drain cleaning equipment, including sewer cable machines, replacement "snakes" and blades, jetters, hoses, and nozzles, leak...

Pre-assembled sewage package. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Liberty's 370-series sewage package arrives from the factory pre-assembled saving valuable labor time at the job site. It features a larger capacity tank (41 gallons) for longer pump cycles--extending motor and switch life. Other features...

Water soluble flux. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... New LA-CO Ultimate[TM] 8813 Flux combines the high-temperature performance of regular flux, with an advanced water-soluble formula that complies with ASTM B813 standards. Very high heat stability means it stays put during soldering without...

Stainless steel sinks. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... FHP, formerly Federal Home Products, is a company where technology dominates in the production and manufacture of American made stainless steel sinks. Until recently, the industry has offered products that were manufactured in basically the...

Shower Spa line. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Alsons Corporation introduces its newest fashion in the Shower Spa[R] line. The 697 and 698 series are sure to get you wet...really wet. The 697 is 8" in diameter, has 68 spray holes and is 22" long. The 698 is 10" in diameter, has 86 spray...

TT-100 Toilet Truck. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... The Toilet Truck lifts & sets wall-hung, one-piece and two-piece toilets. Attaches in seconds. Great for repair work; keeps toilets raised and level, no longer a messy job. Gets into tight places. Weighs only 18 lbs. and folds flat for easy...

Instantaneous water heater. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Eemax manufactures a comprehensive range (2.4kw to 126kw) of thermostatically controlled electric on-demand water heaters with a built-in microprocessor, providing precise outlet temperature (+/- 1/2[degrees] accuracy) for a variety of...

Rotary waste valve. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Protect your drains from harsh chemicals used in today's commercial sinks by installing the revolutionary new Fisher DrainKing[TM]. It's the next generation of rotary waste valves featuring corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel components only...

ProCoat gas connectors. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Brass Craft[R] adds state-of-the-art protection to its stainless steel gas appliance connector line with its new, proprietary, ProCoat[TM] coating. Utilizing advanced technologies, ProCoat has been specifically engineered to withstand prolonged...

FlowGuard Gold[R] CPVC Sweep. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... A new underslab installation option, Thompson FlowGuard Gold[R] CPVC Deep Belled Sweep offers enhanced durability, six inch bend radius, increased socket depth, straight stub-up for installation ease and accuracy, and reduced labor and material...

Universal Slider Bracket. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Sioux Chief's Universal Slider Bracket (USB) solves many problems that plumbers experience when bracketing their CTS pipe. This new product is the perfect solution for securing tub/shower valves, shower risers and tub drops and virtually any...

Water soluble flux paste. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... AQUA-BRITE[TM] is the new generation plumbing flux from Canfield. Outstanding performance features include excellent wetting characteristics and an easy wipe feature that assures even spread over the joint. Material remaining on joints is...

Balancing manifold. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... REHAU provides the pre-assembled PRO-BALANCE[TM] brass balancing manifold with gauges for use in hydronic radiant floor heating (RFH) and snow and ice melt (SIM) systems. Available with two to 12 outlets, REHAU's PRO-BALANCE is...

Battery operated flush valve. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... The Delany Impulse battery-powered, computer-controlled, sensor-operated flush valve is the most advanced flushing system on the market today. With its advanced micro-processor and optional infrared remote control for testing and adjustments...

Thread sealant. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Poly-Temp[R] Teflon[R] Tape-Highest quality, easy to handle and apply. POLY-TEMP[R] universal thread sealant, used on all types of metal or plastic pipe threaded connections. Withstands pressures up to 10,000 psi (703 kg/cm) and temperatures of...

Lavatory enclosure. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Truebro's Lav Shield lavatory enclosure provides wheelchair access to ADA-conforming, 20 by 18 inches wall-hung lavatories while protecting users against scalding and sharp, abrasive surfaces. It also protects electronic sensor and faucet...

Pipe slice cutters. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Cuts with a twist of the wrist! Professional, all metal, heavy duty cutters for hard copper and CPVC tubing. Available for: 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4" sizes. Simply clip on the pipe and rotate--it's that simple. Cutting wheel is easily replaced....

Gas appliance connectors. (Product & Literature Showcase).
May 1, 2002... The LSP Products Group announces the addition of a full line of residential gas appliance connectors to the company's popular product offerings. The connector's innovative design includes narrow-ribbed construction with more corrugations per...

[0] Shower Spa line. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Alsons Corporation introduces an exciting new shower head in the Shower Spa [R] line. The 694 series is a solid brass shower head, 3" in diameter, has 28 spray nozzles and has a solid brass ball joint connector. Available in Chrome, split...

Solder. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Taracorp Imaco, Inc. is dedicated to the highest quality, environmentally safe solder and accessories. Taramet Sterling [R] LeadFree is our best selling premium grade solder. With the lowest melting temperature and highest tensile strength on...

Stainless steel pull-out faucet. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Alira solid stainless steel kitchen pullout faucet features a beautifully sculpted design as well as the durability required of a "serious" kitchen. Its top-mounted single-handle style features a newly designed, ergonomic lever handle that...

Fitting brushes. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... New Soft-Twist fitting brushes with an easy-to-grip, non-slip handle are introduced by the Clean Fit Division of The MillRose Company. Soft-Twist fitting brushes feature a dip molded plastisol grip that prevents slippage when hands are wet or...

Stainless corrugated connector. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Avoid troublesome effects that lead to rust, corrosion and discoloration with Falcon's line of "extra-corrugated" flexible water heater, softener, lay and closet connectors using corrugated SUS-304 stainless steel. Increased flexibility and...

Tankless water heater. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Introducing FLASH T-KD20. It's the tankless water heater that's twice as fast and less than half the size of an ordinary system. FLASH doesn't store hot water. It generates hot water as needed using a direct vent system to prevent any negative...

Stops floor drain odors. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Sure Seal stops floor drain odors before they start. Our patented design allows water to flow freely down the drain while trapping unpleasant odors before they can be detected. Sure Seal is fast and easy to install and requires no special tools...

Kitchen faucet. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Elkay's elegant new Victoria [TM] two-handle kitchen faucet, available in chrome or antique copper, is now available with an optional matching side spray. An ideal choice for country or traditional decorating schemes, it can also complement...

Pipe threading machine. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Need to replace your pipe threading machine? Looking for price AND warranty? Look no further! Wheeler-Rex Model 7090 (1/2-2') has a three year warranty--even on the electric motors. The Model 7090 is completely equipped to cut, thread & ream,...

Flexible piping material. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... TracPipe's full range of sizes (3/8" to 2") and proven reliability make it the first choice at single, multi-family, industrial and commercial job sites. TracPipe is a flexible stainless steel piping material used for natural gas and propane...

Piston-operated flushometer. (Product & Literature Showcase).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The piston-operated GEM 2[R] flushometer features a non-hold open handle that controls water usage and has no external volume adjustment, which promotes water conservation. An O-ring-protected, filtered metering by-pass orifice ensures...

Western Mechanical focuses on organizing, marketing and education. (Labor-Management Conference).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Nearly 200 signatory contractors, union and association representatives gathered at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for the annual Western Mechanical Labor Management Conference where several topics, including recruiting,...

Your bookkeeper plays a big role in reducing AR. (Business Strategies).
May 1, 2002... Editor's Note: This is the third and final installment on ways to reduce accounts receivable. The edited transcript is from a speech the author gave during a recent Plumbers' Success International Summit. As we discussed in the last couple...

Sewer cameras: The ultimate tool for drain doctors. (Tech Topic).
May 1, 2002... Sewer video cameras continue to be a tremendous profit-building tool for plumbing companies when used properly. If servicing residential or commercial sewer stoppages is part of your business, you should equip each truck with a camera; if...

Southcorp sells AWH to Ontario's GSW. (Manufacturer/Wholesaler News).(sells American Water Heater Co. to GSW Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... GSW Inc. of Oakville, Ontario, has acquired American Water Heater Co (AWH) from Southcorp Holdings Ltd. for an undisclosed price. Earlier this year, Southcorp sold off its water heater businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with the...

ISH North America will offer a variety of seminars. (Manufacturer/Wholesaler News).
May 1, 2002... Organizers of ISH (International Sanitation & Heating) North America, scheduled to debut Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in Toronto, have developed a conference program featuring 29 speakers, 48 seminars and two morning kick-off events. Topics covered include...

Rheem's Water Heater Division has promoted David R. Martin to vice president of marketing. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Rheem's Water Heater Division has promoted David R. Martin to vice president of marketing. He will be responsible for all water heater marketing activities in North America, including wholly owned subsidiaries Rheem Canada and Water Heater...

Jack Allen has been named Brass Craft's western region sales manager. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Jack Allen has been named Brass Craft's western region sales manager. Allen, who is replacing the retiring Gary Fonken, will manage the wholesale sales force in all 13 western states. Allen has held similar positions at Aqua Glass and Universal...

Watts Regulator Co. has promoted Kevin Stumm to vice president of customer service. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Watts Regulator Co. has promoted Kevin Stumm to vice president of customer service. He will be responsible for all customer service policies and procedures for both the Watts wholesale and retail divisions.

Southern California-based The Plumbers Warehouse has named Rick Vizzo. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Southern California-based The Plumbers Warehouse has named Rick Vizzo the Ventura branch manager. Vizzo joined the wholesaler as an outside salesperson.

Jorge Solorio has joined the FlowGuard Gold plumbing systems. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Jorge Solorio has joined the FlowGuard Gold plumbing systems national sales team as a Piping Systems Consultant, covering the California/ Mexico border region, including a large portion of northern Mexico. Solorio brings more than 11 years of...

Tax Relief fell short of our expectations. (Executive Briefcase).
May 1, 2002... Last year, I wrote an article about the tax law changes we were promised as a result of President Bush signing the Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act on June 5, 2001. There were several changes that were very important for...

Shop selection: where to go and what to ask. (Vehicle Maintenance).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Today there is an automotive shop in just about every community. With this many choices, the average I contractor might have a hard time deciding which shop is best suited for his or her fleet needs. However, knowing a few simple things to...