Reeves Journal articles from October 2008

Reeves Journal archives from October 2008

Something new.(pipeline)
October 1, 2008... As some of you may have noticed, we recently spent some time giving our Web site a makeover. The aim was to add additional features, provide more information and easier navigation and generally make your Web browsing experience as easy as...

A contractual duty contractor may have to defend, indemnify.(legal corner)
October 1, 2008... The California Supreme Court affirmed a Court of Appeal ruling that a subcontractor may be obliged to defend a developer, even if it turns out that the subcontractor was not negligent. This matter does not deal with insurance policies but a...

Evolutionary tactics 'green' versus 'plain-wrap' plumbing.(greenplumbers)
October 1, 2008... Envision an army of "green" plumbers. A force armed with the knowledge, technical expertise and confidence to steward communities, the country and the globe to a new level of health, safety and sustainability. This is the ultimate goal of...

Save the planet understanding SmartWay and carbon offset programs.(vehicle maintenance)
October 1, 2008... Businesses committed to replacing older, higher carbon-producing, gas-guzzling full-size vehicles with more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles have a lot of choices. Making the right decision is important, especially when it...

The 'book of lists' you can easily add your two cents to the plumbing codes.(code shack)
October 1, 2008... Have you ever thought of a plumbing code as a list? Maybe it's better to say an "organized" list. It's a list that has evolved during the last 80-plus years of plumbing practices that 1) work and 2) don't work. This list of do's and don'ts...

Throwing money away the high cost of non-billable time.(service sense)
October 1, 2008... What is non-billable time costing your company? That's a good question. Let's start by defining "non-billable time". In its truest form, non-billable time is any time the service technician is paid for time that is not charged directly to the...

'Green' is the watchword at RPA's REX show.(news connection)(Conference news)
October 1, 2008... The "Green Team," the Radiant Panel Association's collection of alternative energy superheroes, helped kick off the radiant trade group's Annual Conference and Radiant Expo, Aug. 13-15, in Schaumburg, Ill Many of the more than 1,000...

PACE Supply opens Stockton location.(news connection)
October 1, 2008... Santa Rosa, Calif.-based wholesale plumbing distributor PACE Supply Corp. said it has opened a new branch in Stockton. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To celebrate, the company hosted more than 300 customers, PACE employees and suppliers at...

PHCC seeks qualified plumber requirement.(news connection)
October 1, 2008... In its latest effort to represent the p-h-c contractors' interests on "green" issues, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Agency urging that properly qualified plumbing...

Kohler rolls out web resource.(news connection)(Website overview)
October 1, 2008... Kohler Co. in August launched a new Web site it bills as a "comprehensive Web-based resource designed exclusively for various trade-specific audiences." The new site, www.kohler.com/pro, is a password-protected Web site aimed at several...

Two Western contractors join up with ARS/Rescue Rooter.(news connection)
October 1, 2008... A pair of Western contractors, one in Las Vegas and the other in San Diego, have recently become affiliated with ARS/Rescue Rooter, a Memphis-based franchiser of plumbing, HVAC, drain cleaning and heating services. First up is Yes! ARS of...

Rheem debuts online training, E-newsletter.(news connection)
October 1, 2008... Rheem Heating & Cooling has debuted its Total Access Training, an online multimedia training component including several preexisting courses for contractors and technicians that address seasonal climate issues and environmentally friendly...

Hansgrohe goes for Guinness showering record.(news connection)
October 1, 2008... Hansgrohe recently attempted to set a new Guinness World Record for the "Most People Showering Simultaneously." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The record attempt was part of the company's "Kids Day" outing for company personnel and their...

Uponor relocates headquarters, opens DC.(news connection)
October 1, 2008... Uponor, a manufacturer of PEX-a systems for radiant floor heating and cooling, plumbing and fire safety, in August relocated its Canadian headquarters from Regina, Sask., to Mississauga, Ont. a Toronto suburb. The new headquarters houses the...

AHRI announces new headquarters location.(news connection)
October 1, 2008... The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute said it relocated Sept. 8 to a new headquarters to accommodate the increased size of its staff resulting from a merger earlier this year. When the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration...

TLC Plumbing and Utility purchases Kinetico water.(news connection)
October 1, 2008... TLC Plumbing and Utility has announced its purchase of Kinetico Quality Water Systems of Central New Mexico. Kinetico Inc. was founded in 1970 to develop and supply non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. TLC Plumbing and Utility...

Viega flies high with AC installation.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... Since when do you use a helicopter instead of a crane in building construction? When you have a building with a roof that is 11 acres wide, that's when. In just one hour and 14 minutes flat, on the morning of Aug. 26, a helicopter delivered 28...

Moen receives home builder award.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... One of the nation's largest homebuilders Aug. 14 honored Moen Incorporated with an "A" rating in service. David Weekley Homes, the largest for-profit privately owned homebuilder in America, awarded Moen the top rating for the fourth consecutive...

WaterSense approved faucetry.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... American Standard recently announced that all of its bathroom faucets are now WaterSense listed for high performance and water efficiency. Meeting the EPA's strict WaterSense maximum flow rate requirement of 1.5 gallons per minute, all American...

Grundfos hits 'best places to work' list.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... Grundfos Pumps Corp., one of the fastest-growing companies in the Kansas City metro area, is also one of the best places to work, according to its 180 employees. Grundfos, a supplier of pumps and pumping systems located in Olathe, Kan., was...

Liberty Pumps Hits Inc. 5000 again.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... Liberty Pumps of Bergen, N.Y., has been named one of Inc. Magazine's fastest growing businesses for the second year in a row. The company appears on the publication's top 5,000 businesses for 2008, a feat it also accomplished in 2007. The...

New Jersey PHCC assists Iraq vet.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... Members of the New Jersey Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association recently were involved in a "Homes for Our Troops" project to build a specially adapted home for a severely injured war veteran and his family. Chapter members donated...

New identity for julien.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... Julien, a kitchen and bath product manufacturer in Quebec City, QC, Canada, has taken its first step towards actualizing its strategic restructuring plan with the debut of a new logo and tagline--"Make your ideas real"--were set to be applied...

MGS takes ADEX awards.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... MGS was honored with platinum and gold awards at the 2008 ADEX competition. Earning a platinum award for its blend of modernity and functionality, the MGS Vela L faucet in a unique carbon finish features an anti-lime aerator, a signature mixer...

Showcase winner announced.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... Lochinvar Corporation, a manufacturer of water heaters and boilers, said that Kin Tingey of Tingey Plumbing & Heating in Murray, Utah, is the grand prize winner of its VIP Contractor Showcase. Five other VIP Contractors were selected as...

25-year warranty offered.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... Dahl Brothers Canada Limited, a manufacturer of valves and plumbing and heating specialties, has introduced a 25-year warranty on its Mini-Ball valve, Dahl-in-one Emergency Valve Kit, Fitting, Hanger and Strap, Test Cap, and Globe Style Valve...

Aquatherm changes product name.(news briefs)
October 1, 2008... Aquatherm, Inc., a German-based manufacturer of polypropylene piping systems, announced recently the piping product formerly known as Aquatherm Fusiotherm is now called Aquatherm Greenpipe. The name change, according to the company, reflects...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... Oct. 14-15 Viega Fall Hydronics Seminar Viega Educational Facility Nashua, N.H. (877) 843-4262 E-mail: meg.york@viega.com E-mail: gwendolyn. steele@viega.com www.hydronicpros.com www.viega.com Oct....

David B. Calabrese.(people)
October 1, 2008... The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute has hired David B. Calabrese to fill a newly created position of vice president, public policy. In that role, Calabrese will oversee and provide overall direction for the association's...

Aquatherm, Inc. has announced the appointments.(people)
October 1, 2008... Aquatherm, Inc. has announced the appointments of Bill Gilvear as U.S. Western division sales manager; Michael Nix as Eastern division sales manager; and Barry Campbell as North American director of public relations. Gilvear has more than 32...

Nicholas J. Giuffre.(people)
October 1, 2008... Bradford White Corp. has promoted of Nicholas J. Giuffre to the position of president and chief operating officer. In his new post, Giuffre will be responsible for all corporate operating activities as well as the operation of Laars Heating...

BrassCraft has reorganized its marketing and product development teams to provide a dedicated focus on new product development and growth in their core water and gas product lines.(people)
October 1, 2008... BrassCraft has reorganized its marketing and product development teams to provide a dedicated focus on new product development and growth in their core water and gas product lines. Key appointments include: Steve Tokarz, director, new product...

Stirling Boston.(people)
October 1, 2008... Lochinvar Corp. said Stirling Boston has been promoted to director of marketing. In his new position, Boston will head up the marketing department and lead all of the company's marketing initiatives, while continuing to work with the customer...

Daniel Lewis.(people)
October 1, 2008... Sloan Valve Company has appointed Daniel Lewis director of global sourcing. In his new position, Lewis will manage international strategic sourcing and procurement for Sloan and have responsibility for obtaining raw materials and finished goods...

Dan Schmierer.(people)
October 1, 2008... Viega said Dan Schmierer, who has served as CEO of Viega North America since 2000, will stay at the helm until 2012. During Schmierer's tenure, Viega has changed, growing from a small office in Chelmsford, Mass., into a thriving organization,...

Michele Gravina.(people)
October 1, 2008... Water, Inc. has brought aboard Michele Gravina as a new regional sales manager. In this role, Gravina will be responsible for all of Water, Inc.'s sales efforts in Colorado and Wyoming.

Pot sink boogie: codes keep commercial kitchens up to par.
October 1, 2008... There are rules and regulations governing just about every aspect of business life. Commercial kitchens are no exception. Most often, the codes covering commercial kitchens are promulgated by states, counties, cities, towns and other...

ADA compliant? What plumbers need to know about accessibility.
October 1, 2008... It started back in the heady days just after World War II. Millions of GIs returned home and were they ever happy to get back to the good ol'U. S. of A. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] So happy, in fact, that there were some 76 million...

Stop that water! Valves are an integral component of every plumbing project.(tech topic)(Interview)
October 1, 2008... If it weren't for well-designed, carefully chosen and skillfully installed valves, we'd all be standing knee-deep in water in our homes, workplaces and the businesses we frequent. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Valves in plumbing systems...

You win with Rockford! Quality separation systems for over 35 years.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... With separation as its sole business, Rockford Sanitary Systems has supplied quality separation systems to the plumbing industry for over 35 years. More than 26 varieties in over 200 available sizes are engineered and custom-built in the USA...

Chicago Faucets ECAST[TM] allows California schools to immediately address latest lead-free safety standards.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Ongoing efforts by state legislators to provide the safest drinking water possible to the residents, and especially to the children of California, has resulted in the creation of California Assembly Bill 1953 (AB1953). Slated to take effect on...

Rheem passive solar water heating systems offer high efficiency and low energy costs.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... As fuel costs climb and interest in green continues to rise, Rheem Water Heating now offers solar water heating systems under the Rheem Solaraide brand. Combining a storage tank with one or two collector panels, these "passive" systems operate...

50 years of product ingenuity turned a modest company into a Chief resource.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... In hundreds of thousands of construction projects throughout America, you will find Sioux Chief products. It is a name widely recognized in the plumbing trade with a reputation for quality and innovation. This privately held,...

Josam: synonymous with innovation.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Since the inception of the grease interceptor in the late 1800's, the method for separating fats, oils and grease (FOG) from kitchen and food processing wastewater has changed very little. The general concept then and still in effect today is...

The easy way to get it right: a new system prevents toilet seats from loosening while cutting installation time by a third.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Installing a commercial toilet seat seems straightforward. But no matter how carefully it's done, toilet seats in these venues eventually come loose and someone pays for a callback to fix the seat. Why Do Seats Always Loosen? It could...

GreenPlumbers and American Standard: champions of the environment.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... With a goal of retraining 50,000+ plumbers across the U.S. in the next four years--a "green army" if you will--Green-Plumbers USA has a mission: Change consumer and plumbing behavior through energy efficient and water savings solutions....

Stanley VIRAX introduces world-class pressing machine as alternative to conventional pipe joining.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Stanley VIRAX, a division of the Stanley Industrial Tools Group, is bringing increased productivity, time savings and ease of job execution to the skilled plumber and pipe tradesman via its new, innovative professional-grade pressing machine:...

IAPMO R & T: North America's premier plumbing and mechanical product certification agency.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... We've seen a lot of news stories lately about products from China being recalled due to safety concerns. Without question, such reports raise eyebrows here at IAPMO R&T, where protecting the public's health and safety has been central to our...

PROFLO high efficiency toilets offer water-saving alternatives.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... High efficiency. High Performance. That's what Ferguson's PROFLO high efficiency toilets offer. As demonstrated by a model shown at Ferguson trade shows and counter days, they will even flush golf balls--and do it well with less than 1.3...

Flowguard family of plumbing products expands to offer contractors more choices.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... High performance CPVC pipe and fittings, easy-to-use CPVC bendable pipe and new PEX piping with superior UV protection--all conveniently available from one reputable source Now contractors can experience the best of both worlds--rigid and...

New Handy-Stand[TM] turns genera's hand-held drain cleaners into countertop or floor machines.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... The rugged new Handy-Stand[TM] turns General's popular and reliable hand-held drain cleaners into practical countertop or floor machines. Ergonomically balanced for maximum stability, the lightweight portable Handy-Stand[TM] fits the...

Experienced installer lauds new boiler's engineering.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... For Justin Johnson, owner/operator of Sprinter Heating & Hydronics, LLC, based in Rigby, Idaho, finding a hydronic heating appliance that is reliable, efficient, and easy to install/operate is a critical aspect to ensuring the confidence of his...

Caroma maximizes water efficiency with waterless and high efficiency urinals.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Caroma is committed to conserving the world's most valuable resource--water. The company provides a range of high efficiency dual flush toilets (HETs), averaging as low as 0.9 gallons of water per flush. The high efficiency urinals use even...

Watts Drainage "Track" Lavatory Carriers.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... No more three-armed plumbers and 360-degree tape measures with this concealed arm carrier--the horizontal and vertical arm adjustments on Watts Track Lavatory Carriers are completely independent. Sliding arm brackets glide along the cross plate...

Versa-Link clamping system by Oatey.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Since 1916, Oatey has been manufacturing quality products for the plumbing industry. Oatey's market-leading products include solvent cements for joining plastic pipe and fittings, vent stack roof flashings, solder and flux for joining copper...

Suspended Equipment Platforms are a Win-Win for Engineers and Contractors.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... In the ideal construction world, there are products that meet the requirements of an Engineer, while at the same time, reduce the overall installation costs and provides a professional installation for the Contractor. Although there are many...

Vortens combines affordability with superior design features and reliable performance.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... The name Vortens[TM] comes from two words which, in their truest form, mean "focused power." And in the truest sense, that is what Vortens' history is all about: maintaining a centralized focus on the power and performance today's customers...

Powerful microEXPLORER[TM] Digital Inspection Camera from RIDGID.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Going beyond examining hidden and unseen areas, the microEXPLORER[TM] Digital Inspection Camera from RIDGID[R] is a powerful handheld video inspection system that can capture high-quality images and record video in color to help analyze...

The HousePure[TM] whole-house water system provides great-tasting, gentle water at every point of use in the home.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Water, Inc. is proud to offer homeowners the HousePure whole-house water filtration system. This system filters all the water available in the home for better-tasting meals, softer and brighter laundry, and healthier skin and hair. Best of all,...

Grundfos introduces advanced zone control line.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... There's a new and highly efficient sentry in the mechanical room. So devoted to the task of managing the operation of multiple hydronic zones, this assistant remains on guard 24/7, alert to any demand for circulation within the hydronic system....

New Duracable drain cleaning machines now available.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Duracable Manufacturing is pleased to announce the release of four new drain cleaning machines. Duracable designed this new line of machines with safety in mind. The new features improve the machines performance with increased durability and...

Reed ... providing piping solutions for professionals.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... NEW! RGCOMB02 Roll Groover 2-in-1 unit for power and manual roll grooves. Capacity of 1-1/4"--6" for up to Sch. 40 steel, stainless steel and aluminum pipe. No groove roller or shaft changeout required. Includes both straight and bent...

Wilkins' ZW3 Winterizer valves provide "through the wall" outside access.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Wilkins' ZW3 Winterizer Valves are designed to provide "through the wall" outside access to control a building's water supply. This allows a service person to shut off the water to an irrigation system without entering the building. A homeowner...

FAFCO solar water heating case study series.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... A dair Plumbing has been serving the Phoenix, Arizona, area for almost 30 years. As one of the top plumbing contractors in the state, Adair Plumbing knows how to get the job done quickly and done right the first time. When Adair Plumbing wanted...

Delta Faucet's DIAMOND Seal Technology changes the plumbing industry lead-free, leak-free solution lasts longer.(Fall Product Launch)
October 1, 2008... Delta Faucet's ball valve system, invented by company founder Alex Manoogian in 1954, set the faucet standard in the industry for over 50 years. Not content with the status quo, however, Delta Faucet engineers began improving on the ball valve...

No 'can do' stay focused during tough times.(business strategies)
October 1, 2008... The economy is slowing. Consumers are losing confidence. Prices are up all over the place. As I mentioned in my last column, there are many cues in the world today that tough times are on their way, and when business gets tougher, it's easy to...

Q3 strategies ensure your fall marketing activities are successful.(marketing mechanics)
October 1, 2008... Successful marketing requires planning, tracking, and evaluating results. Here are a few ways to ensure the success of your fall marketing activities. The Activity Plan Will you be mailing postcards or letters? Will you be placing...

Solar pump stations.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Caleffi's solar pump stations are used on the primary circuit of solar water heating systems to transfer heat from the collector to the storage tank. The pump inside the unit is activated by a signal from the differential temperature...

Pump controllers.(new products)
October 1, 2008... McDonnell & Miller has announced the introduction of its new line of ZoneSmart pump controllers. Ideal for zoning with circulators in residential and light commercial hydronic applications, the UL and cUL listed controllers feature a host of...

Power-Vee.(new products)
October 1, 2008... General Pipe Cleaners' Power-Vee is like having a third hand when working under sinks or in other awkward places. Squeeze the feed lever and three offset rollers in the automatic feed grip the cable and drive it into the line. Power Vee handles...

New FL-series effluent pumps.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Liberty has expanded its effluent pump line to include larger 1-, 1.5- and 2 HP models. The new pumps feature maximum head capabilities of over 130 feet and flows to 130 GPM. A dual-sized discharge features a 1-1/2" removable flange with a 2"...

Conservation & sustainability.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Chicago Faucets recently introduced a brochure highlighting Chicago Faucets' extensive product offering of components and fixtures designed to assist in maximizing water conservation. Products featured include HyTronic sensor-operated faucets,...

Tension gauge.(new products)
October 1, 2008... The M. K. Morse Company now offers a Morse bandsaw tension gauge for measuring blade tension while the band saw blade is on the machine. The tension gauge checks for under-tensioned and over-tensioned conditions. Features include a cast,...

EasyInstall.(new products)
October 1, 2008... T&S Brass and Bronze Works has rolled out its new EasyInstall Concealed Widespread faucets for the foodservice and plumbing industries. The new T&S-engineered and manufactured EasyInstall Concealed Widespread faucet is the same faucet with a...

Countertop drain cleaning machine.(new products)
October 1, 2008... The New Electric Eel Model CT countertop drain cleaner features a variable speed motor control that gives the operator maximum cable control and exceptional cleaning power from 75 to 350 RPM with constant torque. Engineered to clean drain lines...

Master Catalog.(new products)
October 1, 2008... JB Products has released its new 2008 Master Catalog featuring an expanded traditional offering of plastic and brass tubular products and bath wastes, basket strainers, commercial products, plumbing specialties/accessories and the completely...

Fountain of drinks.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Halsey Taylor has introduced a new addition to its Marblyte Contour drinking fountain series. Designed with educational facilities in mind, the new vandal-resistant, bi-level model (HRFGSEBP-VR) features a stylish, contemporary look and is...

Ultra hangers.(new products)
October 1, 2008... TOLCO introduces the "Ultra" clevis hanger for use in the suspension of mechanical piping systems. TOLCO's Figure 1U features a snap-open and snap-closed design making it faster and easier to install piping than with conventional hangers. The...

Crimping jaws.(new products)
October 1, 2008... NIBCO Inc. offers DURA-PEX crimp jaws so contractors can now install DURA-PEX piping systems with the same mini pressing tool that is used with the NIBCO Press System. DURA-PEX crimp jaws are available in sizes: 1/2," 3/4",5/8", 1" and 1-1/4"....

Vane Pumps.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Viking Pumps' LVP Series of stainless steel Vane Pumps provide up to 14 Bar (200 PSI) thin liquid capability at capacities up to 160 GPM. The LVP Series pumps are designed for thin, corrosive liquids at higher pressures than other positive...

Waste & overflow brochure.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Geberit's new brochure highlighting its cable-operated bath waste and overflows is now available. The brochure profiles Geberit's four bath drain systems that feature critical working parts outside of the water way. Cable systems enabling...

Digital Camera.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has introduced its new Digital Inspection Camera. Designed for the professional trades, including plumbers, electricians, HVAC, and MRO professionals, Milwaukee's Digital Inspection Camera boasts advanced digital...

Nice helmet.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the Vintage USA Elite and Digital Elite auto-darkening welding helmets, which combine today's state-of-the-art auto-darkening technology with a sense of nostalgia. The Vintage USA design celebrates...

Plan ahead get your builders risk insurance before you start that job.(executivebriefcase)
October 1, 2008... Builders risk insurance should be purchased before constructing a new building or adding onto an existing structure. Essentially, "builders risk insurance" provides property coverage for a building during the course of construction. Those who...