Reeves Journal articles from October 2003

Reeves Journal archives from October 2003

Total recall?(Pipeline)(Plumbing industry)
October 1, 2003... Right now California politics looks like a bad movie. And everyone's favorite Austrian-born bodybuilder is playing the lead role. But there's a lot more going on here than the impending battle between Ah-nold, Gary Coleman (Different Strokes),...

Important win for the construction industry.(Legal Corner)
October 1, 2003... In a divided 5-to-2 opinion, the California Supreme Court held that the 10-year statute of limitations for filing suit on latent defects (Code of Civil Procedures [xi] 337.15) is not subject to equitable tolling. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

The state of our economy.(Executive Briefcase)
October 1, 2003... As most of you know after falling almost continuously for the last three years, interest rates reversed themselves in late June and started climbing rapidly. By the end of August refinancing activity started to drop--in fact, according to...

Be proactive this fall.(Marketing Mechanics)
October 1, 2003... Some companies had a great summer and some didn't. If the weather was hot as it was in many areas in California, you were probably so busy that you couldn't see straight. In other areas it really didn't get that hot. Regardless of a good or bad...

February 21, 2004: 29th Annual Southern California Plumbing Heating Cooling Industry Trade Show.
October 1, 2003... Only five months to go! It seems only yesterday I was walking the aisles of the previous Trade Show at the Pomona Fairplex. Well, its true--another year is passing us by. Most exhibitors from the previous trade show have signed up for...

Three simple ways to avoid being audited!(Service Sense)
October 1, 2003... What comes to your mind when the word "audit" is spoken? Some people think of audits in terms of their accountant. The accountant audits the books to be sure everything was put in the proper category and was accounted for properly. For many...

Attack of the company killers part II.(Business Strategies)
October 1, 2003... The company killers can strike without warning. Most of the time, you won't know they are there until your company has been corroded from the inside. That's why an early diagnosis is so crucial to overcoming and eliminating these company...

Avoiding big problems with light duty trucks.(Vehicle Maintenance)
October 1, 2003... Getting the best deal on the wrong truck can be a costly mistake. Poor performance, expensive repairs, frequent down time and lower resale value are just a few of the problems that can ensue. But having the right specifications before beginning...

Symposium examines SARS and plumbing systems.(News Connection)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The IAPMO Group and World Plumbing Council announced they will host a two-day international symposium in Feb. 2004 to explore the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in relation to plumbing system design. The International...

Rheem concludes educational campaign on FVIR water heaters.(News Connection)(Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... An estimated 3,000 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors recently received a free in-depth briefing on the new ANSI standard for flammable vapor ignition-resistant (FVIR) water heaters, hosted by Rheem Water Heaters. To meet...

California adopts NFPA model building and fire codes.(News Connection)
October 1, 2003... The state of California has adopted model building and fire codes of the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to protect public safety in the nation's most populous state. The California Building Standards Commission voted...

PHCC announces new payment-processing benefit.(News Connection)
October 1, 2003... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC-NA) announced a new benefit through Bank of America to provide members with a complete payment-processing program for their businesses. The new program will allow members...

Giuliani, Dole speak at MCAA 2004 Convention.(Mechanical Contractors Association of America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Kansas Senator Bob Dole are slated to be session speakers at the Mechanical Contractors Association of American (MCAA) 2004 Convention at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Other celebrity...

Online payment system offers contractors reduced costs.(News Connection)(Brass Craft Award)
October 1, 2003... A new online payment system may help plumbing contractors to reduce their billing and collection costs by more than 90 percent, according to EZPaymentservices, the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company that offers the service. This new approach...

Mega Western Sales wins Brass Craft Award.(NewsBriefs)(Mega Western Sales)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Brass Craft recently presented Mega Western Sales of Gardena, Calif., with its prestigious Stanley Q. Rosen Award, which recognizes outstanding representative performance in the areas of preparation, planning, execution and salesmanship. ...

Hirsch Pipe & Supply Hosts 180 customers in Costa Rica.(NewsBriefs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Hirsch Pipe & Supply Company of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., reported that its recent Costa Rica promotion, where customers spent a week enjoying recreational activities at two five-star resorts, was an "outstanding success." A total of...

Calendar.(News Connection)(Calendar)
October 1, 2003... Oct. 21 PHCC OC/Inland Empire Trade Show 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sequoia Conference Center 7530 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. www.phcc.com Feb. 11-12, 2004 IAPMO Group and World Plumbing Council ...

Glenn Tango of Honolulu Plumbing Company Ltd.(People)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Glenn Tango of Honolulu Plumbing Company Ltd. was installed as president of the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii for the 2003-2005 term. Tango, who succeeds Patrick Kanekoa as president, was installed during a banquet...

Delta Faucet Company.(People)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Delta Faucet Company announced three new hires and two key promotions. The new hires are Tom Besancon, senior marketing research analyst; Bob Peters, commercial sales manager, based in Glendale, Ariz; and Diego Zubieta, international sales...

Executive Plumbing.(People)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Executive Plumbing announced the promotions of three senior executives. Robert Blazek, a 20-year employee with the company, was promoted to president of its Nevada division. Mike Chacon, who joined the company a few months ago, was appointed...

Product Breakthroughs turn water "green": the time is now to specify and install water conserving products.(Water Conservation)
October 1, 2003... When it comes to conserving water, the United States suffers from multiple personality disorder. There are those who carefully limit every drop of consumption, while others splash away as though there is an endless supply. Some users disconnect...

The ultimate mini-jetter? building a high-performance, gas-powered jetter from scratch.(House drainage)
October 1, 2003... Most plumbing firms who perform drain stoppage remediation use the customary cable machines--they are comparatively inexpensive and ergonomically easy to store in cluttered field vehicles. The problem is that they do a poor job of actually...

A look at flushometers.(TechTopic)
October 1, 2003... Flushometers provide a means to open the water supply line to a fixture, permitting a preset/preprogrammed volume of water to pass through it to the fixture. This metering device, once actuated, delivers to the bowl an exact amount of water at...

Water heater platform.(NewProducts)
October 1, 2003... The Quick Stand #40-SWHP suspended water heater platform is engineered to support water heaters up to 40 gallons and 21-inch diameter in suspended applications. This time- and labor-saving tool is designed for the professional contractor....

Video inspection system.(NewProducts)
October 1, 2003... The GEN-EYE 3 video inspection system offers a wide range of enhancements for optimal job site performance, reliability and ease of use. It is ideal for inspecting sewer and drain lines, septic tanks, heating and cooling ducts, and any...

Pipe wrenches.(NewProducts)
October 1, 2003... The 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. Heavy-duty straight pipe wrenches are available in...

Drinking Fountain.(NewProducts)
October 1, 2003... Modeled after fountains from a previous era, the Anniversary Drinking Fountain combines nostalgic styling with modern Marblyte construction. It features a semi-recessed design with smooth corners and edges. It is crafted from solid, one-piece...

Combination valve.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The HydroGuard T/P Series e700 is a value-designed combination valve offering both temperature and pressure protection at a cost less than half that of traditional thermostatic shower valves and a third that of traditional combination valves....

Boiler trim packages.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The manufacturer's new bronze boiler trim packages contain all of the essential components of a quality boiler installation in one easy-to-carry package. Each package includes a 1/2-inch FV-4M1 float vent, two 1/2-inch service check valves, a...

Anti-freeze.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Cryo-tek-100/AL, a new anti-freeze product, features the manufacturer's exclusive triple-protection inhibitors formula. It has been specially formulated for the newest generation of boilers using aluminum heat exchangers. Triple protection...

Diaphragm flushometer.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The new Royal II diaphragm flushometer combines a sleek design and the company's proven dual-filtered fixed bypass diaphragm technology. It is designed with a new one-piece non-hold open handle, smooth contemporary cover, flex tube flushing...

Shower wall panel systems.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... These wall systems are designed to fit shower floor sizes that are 36 by 36, 34 by 48 and 32 by 60 inches. When purchased as a single system, there are significant savings over buying each of the components separately. Each system comes with...

Food preparation sinks.(NewProducts)
October 1, 2003... Magnum is a quintessential line of food preparation sinks. Models feature large deep bowls and a variety of unique deck and in-bowl accessories. The sinks are available in the company's most popular bowl configurations: Prestige Plus, EuroPro...

Mini-ball valve.(NewProducts)
October 1, 2003... The Model T-82-M chrome-plated brass mini-ball valve, which can be used to replace leaky plug-type valves, is designed for steam, water, oil and gas applications. This valve has a conventional port and a temperature range of -40 to +300 degrees...

Faucet finish.(NewProducts)
October 1, 2003... The manufacturer makes faucet finish care a breeze with the introduction of many options in super-durable PVD (physical vapor deposition), a high-tech process through which the molecular structure of metal coatings is actually changed to...

Gas water heater.(NewProducts)
October 1, 2003... The reliable and energy-efficient Charger Power Direct Vent (DV) commercial gas water heater is ideal for restaurants, commercial kitchens retrofit and replacement applications. The Charger Power DV features an induced draft blower to provide...

Executive Plumbing.(People)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The manufacturer has added two side-cutting long-nose pliers (Catalog Nos. J203-6 and J203-7) to its Journeyman line. These two new pliers measure 6-5/8 and 7-1/8 inches in overall length, and they join the existing 8-1/2-inch long-nose pliers...

Solenoid valve catalog.(NewProducts)
October 1, 2003... The manufacturer's new catalog has been expanded from 60 to 110 pages to accommodate the substantial growth in its offerings. To facilitate this wide range of new products, an easy-to-use section of the catalog is devoted specifically to their...

Golf motif lavatory.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Par 5 Golf Pro pedestal lavatory will surely touch both the amateur and fervent golf enthusiast and is perfect for a powder room or master bath. It features a large oval-shaped golf ball basin with an oversized dimpled finish across the...

Golf motif lavatory.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The manufacturer's new Lazer heavy-duty, metal-cutting saw blades are ideal for professional plumbers who demand quick straight cutting. It is 40 percent wider than other blades to help avoid whipping. Its patented tooth design allows Lazer to...

Bath collection.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The newly launched Michael Berman bath collection was inspired by the American retro style and the era of first-class trans-Atlantic travel, resulting in a "trans-modern" style. Two spout styles define the collection: one streamlined C-spout...

Fittings.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The manufacturer presents Flare Style Fittings for water, chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and chemical applications. Available in the traditional material, perfluoroalkoxyalkane (PFA), these fittings are also offered in natural...

Butterfly valves.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... A new line of all-plastic butterfly valves has been specially designed to be easily and costeffectively adapted to unique application requirements. The line features a special fabricated design that makes it feasible to make changes in the...

Pull-down faucet.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Israel's leading brass faucet manufacturer introduces the Ergo pull-down solid brass kitchen faucet. The Ergo features the smooth contour of a slender spout, architecturally enhanced by one of two pull-down handles: the joystick Olympus handle...

Wrench.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The manufacturer's new 18-volt, three-quarter-inch cordless impact wrench features 325 foot-pounds of torque, the highest rating of any cordless impact wrench available. Users can remove and install fasteners on large vehicles or equipment,...

Scissor lifts.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The newly upgraded GS-1530 and GS-1930 models feature a lighter weight and more powerful drive motors for increased drive performance and efficiency. Maneuvering in tight quarters is accomplished with a more robust steering system and a zero...

Grips.(NewProducts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... New King Grips and Wire Mesh Grips for pipe pulling and boring pull-backs are now available from the manufacturer, formerly King Safety Products. King Grips offer easy coupling and quick release, saving time and money, and the rugged...