Reeves Journal articles from September 2003

Reeves Journal archives from September 2003

Water, water everywhere ...(pipeline)
September 1, 2003... While the east coast recovers from the Great Blackout of 2003, we here in the West are still struggling with a water shortage. Water agencies in California are exploring options for transferring water from farmers to coastal cities and...

When is a charter city required to pay prevailing wages?(legal corner)
September 1, 2003... A recent California Appellate decision discussed various issues dealing with when a public entity must pay prevailing wages. Although many issues were raised by the City of Long Beach, most of them were nothing but smoke and mirrors, and...

Attack of the company killers.(business strategies)
September 1, 2003... With a couple of office visits and the right tests, doctors can effectively diagnose and, hopefully, save someone from cancer. Like any disease, it's just a matter of knowing the right symptoms to look for and then knowing how to treat them....

February 21, 2004: 29th annual Southern California plumbing heating cooling industry Trade Show.
September 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...

BNP to manage I=B=R schools (hydronic heating & design courses).(news connection)
September 1, 2003... The venerable I=B=R Schools offered by the Hydronics Institute Division of GAMA for more than 50 years will be managed by Business News Publishing (BNP) starting this fall. The new structure provides an ideal blend of resources that ultimately...

New Financial Management manual published.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... Keeping Score: Financial Management for Contractors, the latest in a series of manuals written by nationally known and respected consultant Ruth King, is now available for purchase. King, a Reeves Journal columnist, said Keeping Score is...

Brass Craft wins Platinum ADEX Award.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Brass Craft announced it received a Platinum ADEX Award from Design Journal magazine in recognition of the product design of the company's Safety+PLUS Advantage automatic gas shut-off system, a product that offers superior corrosion resistance...

ISH North America to host "Design Plus" exhibit.(news connection)
September 1, 2003... ISH North America this year will host the popular Design Plus exhibit featuring European products recognized for their outstanding and innovative design. The Design Plus award is presented based on design quality, materials used, utility...

Legionnaires' cases rising at alarming rate.(news connection)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... In response to the increasing number of cases of Legionnaires' disease reported in various regions of the United States this year, the Association of Water Technologies (AWT released its latest paper on Legionella and minimizing the risk of...

NSF International expands scope of Plumbing Certification Program.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... NSF International, a non-governmental agency that provides product certification and safety audits for the food and water industries, expanded the scope of its Plumbing Certification Program to include products that meet Uniform Plumbing Code...

Study cites UPC as safer, cost-efficient code.(Uniform Plumbing Code compared with International Residential Code )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The authors of an independent study found that the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) provides a safer system for the end user, as compared with the International Residential Code (IRC), while costing the consumer less than $70 more in total...

Lack of funds dampens hope for mold standard.(news connection)
September 1, 2003... The goal of a law passed in January 2002 that charged the California Department of Health Services (DHS) with developing the nation's first-ever "mold standard" might never be realized due to insufficient funding for the project. The Toxic...

Proposed changes to overtime rules upheld.(news connection)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The House of Representatives defeated, by a 213-210 margin an amendment offered by Reps. David Obey (D-WI) and George Miller (D-CA) that would have prohibited the U.S. Department of Labor from moving forward on changes to the rules employers...

Committee discusses new PHCC apprenticeship program.(news connection)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A committee composed of members from both the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) met recently to review, critique and suggest enhancements to...

Fisher launches new web site.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Fisher Manufacturing Company Inc. announced it has redesigned its Web site so that it now offers more capabilities, includes easier navigation tools and showcases a complete listing of the company's new products, components and replacement...

Fluidmaster Inc.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Bill Axline has been appointed to the position of executive vice president/chief operating officer of Fluidmaster Inc., where he replaces Bob Connell, who is slated to retire from the company at the end of this year. Axline, a 33-year veteran...

American Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.(HVAC company announces a key appointment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... American Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. announced that Robert C. Richey has returned to the company and will be responsible for managing the operations and administration of its single-family plumbing operations in California, Nevada and Arizona....

Calendar.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
September 1, 2003... Sept. 17-20 Water Technologies Convention and Expo Association of Water Technologies Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort Phoenix, Ariz. www.awt.org 800/858-6683 Sept. 29-Oct. 1 American Supply Association (ASA) Annual Convention...

Supporting employees in the military.(executive briefcase)
September 1, 2003... Those of you who are old enough to remember the Vietnam War will recall that the Reserves were never recalled to active duty to fight in the war. This was not an oversight of Congress, nor was it an indictment of the Reserves' war-fighting...

Create a "simple" three-fold brochure for service agreements.(service sense)
September 1, 2003... Service Agreements are literally the foundation stone for profitable growth in the 21st Century! That is a bold statement but one I believe to be totally true. Service agreements tie the customer into your company on a long-term basis. In the...

Choosing pipe fittings for PEX.(Pipe Fittings for PEX)
September 1, 2003... When deciding which fittings to use for PEX piping there are a wide variety of products and tools available, as well as a variety of variables to consider, including costs, safety and ease of installation. If you don't do the research you could...

Water testing: plumbers can add to their bottom line by offering water testing, but to really make a splash they need to include water treatment services.
September 1, 2003... Plumbers are continually in and out of homes and commercial establishments, working with existing plumbing systems and installing new ones. So it should make good business sense to expand into an area that complements and enhances what they are...

All together now: integrated software programs enable plumbing contractors to focus on the picture.
September 1, 2003... Tying the diverse elements of a business into a cohesive whole is a necessary part of the game when a company reaches a certain size. Call-taking, dispatching, accounting, and inventory all can be incorporated into an integrated software...

Safety first: a brief look at gas connectors over the past 20 years.(tech topic)
September 1, 2003... In 1996 and 1997, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned Americans about dangerous flexible gas connectors used on home appliances. The CPSC received 200 reports of connectors failing, which have been associated with 38 deaths and...

What's new at ISH-NA 2003.
September 1, 2003... This year's ISH North America incorporates a variety of changes and expanded services over last year's show. We talked to show manager Neil Stalker about the improvements made for 2003. One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of...

Seminar highlights at ISH-NA 2003.(ISH-NA Seminars)
September 1, 2003... Emerging Trends in Water Conservation 9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 2 Steve Smith, PM Editor, Moderator, Join this group of industry experts as they discuss the newest trends in water conservation products and their role in today's...

ISH-NA exhibitors.(participannts)(Illustration)
September 1, 2003... Company Booth # 3M Fire Protection Products 2011 A 0 Smith Water Products Co. 3000 A.A.A. Beauty Supply Co., Ltd. ...

Understanding crash test ratings.(vehicle maintenance)
September 1, 2003... Understanding more about what crash test ratings mean can help a business make smart decisions when it's time to update the company fleet. Thirty-six years ago the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) established Federal Motor...

Faucet line.(new products)
September 1, 2003... Designed with today's high-end kitchens in mind, the manufacturer's new residential line includes faucets for the sink, entertainment and cooking preparation areas as well as an array of complementing jointed accessories. Spout styles range...

Water heater.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The new Titan and large-volume Titan LV models offer 80 percent efficiency. In addition, Titan LV units are available in gas, oil-fired or convertible "dual-fuel" models. The Titan LV ("TP" models) combines storage capacities up to 600 gallons...

Radiant heating system.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The RAUPANEL system for radiant heating is ideal for retrofit and new construction applications, lightweight, efficient and easy to install. Consisting of the manufacturer's 3/8-inch RAUPEX cross-linked polyethylene pipe, aluminum panels and...

Flushing System.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The America's Best Flushing System is a new flapper-free, gravity-fed technology that flushes quickly, quietly and completely. The new flushing system is first launching on a new two-piece toilet named Champion. Among the features Champion...

Mixing valve.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The Model 105 single-fixture thermostatic water mixing valve ensures point-of-use protection. Designed specifically for single outlets, such as sinks and lavatories, the 3/8-inch unit offers reliable thermostatic control with a tamper-resistant...

Gear pump.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The SG-10 Series external gear pumps add capacities in the 12- to 80-gpm flow range to the manufacturer's existing spur gear family. The SG-10 is rated to 500 psi on typical industrial applications but can be applied up to 2,500 psi depending...

Drain cleaner.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The improved Mini-Rooter XP features a new "upright" frame design with roll bars to protect the motor when taking the machine up and down stairs or when loading it into a truck. A variable-speed power cable feed enables the operator to feed or...

Booms.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The manufacturer's Z-45/25 and Z-45/25J DC and Bi-Energy self-propelled articulating booms handle the most challenging high-reach jobs all day long, whether inside or outside. The Bi-Energy system combines the quiet, emissions-free and...

Rough-in tool.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The manufacturer introduces a new rough-in guide for its popular Voyager line of water coolers. The template was designed to make the roughing-in process as quick and easy as possible. Molded from sturdy sintra material, the rough-in guide...

Angle bracket fitting.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The new adjustable bracket simplifies gas piping connections for applications involving an angle-mounted termination point. Designed specifically for use with the manufacturer's corrugated stainless steel tubing, the XR angle bracket fitting...

Shower enclosures.(new products)
September 1, 2003... Celesta, an innovative line of luxury shower enclosures, was designed primarily through input from trade industry professionals. Designed for new and remodeled homes, each enclosure is precisely measured and manufactured with only the highest...

Tubing cutting tools.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The manufacturer's line of tubing cutting tools are designed for clean, accurate cutting of tubing and pipe in a broad range of sizes and materials. The line includes midget cutters, enclosed feed cutters, screw feed cutters, quick-acting...

Faucets.(new products)
September 1, 2003... Three new models-two for the kitchen and one for the bath-exhibit the sleek Euro-inspired design characteristics of the manufacturer's Allure line and elevate the faucet to a focal point in the home. Both new kitchen faucets (Models LK6165 and...

Leak detection literature.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The manufacturer has updated its leak detection library to include information on its recently introduced tools. The practical information in this library will help technicians to pinpoint all leaks in air-conditioning, refrigeration,...

Valve.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The Crown II piston flushometer, designed for "green" environments, is now available with new aesthetics from the manufacturer. The Crown II is designed with a new handle assembly and an outside cover with accent rings. The inside cover...

Software.(new products)
September 1, 2003... The manufacturer has released enhanced Project Management software for Version 11 of its Forefront Construction Management Software for plumbing, mechanical and HVAC contractors. Project Management bridges the gap between accounting staff and...

Taking care of your internal employees when it's hot or busy.(marketing mechanics)(8 tips to remember when managing employees)
September 1, 2003... The only way to ensure that your external clients (the people and companies who write you checks) are taken care of is to make sure that your internal customers (those people who take care of your external clients) are taken care of. Sometimes...

Internet marketplace.(web site addresses for plumbing industry supplies)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... Please visit the Web sites listed here for information on the following products: Associations Copper Develop. Assoc. http://piping.copper.org Boilers Blue Ridge Company www.blueridgecompany.com Brackets/Hangers...