Contractor articles from January 2005

Contractor archives from January 2005

Great Lakes is at the top of its game.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- There's a mechanical contractor in Chicago that has worked on some of the highest profile construction projects in the city, such as Soldier Field and the McCormick Place convention center. Its special projects crews are working in...

Maddaloni resigns as UA president.
January 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Martin Maddaloni has resigned as president of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters along with UA secretary-treasurer Thomas Patchell. The resignations were effective Nov. 30, 2004. The U.S. Department of Labor...

Industry joins tsunami relief effort.
January 1, 2005... SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR MAJOR INDUSTRY associations are urging their contractor members to aid the victims of the tsunami that devastated southern Asia. The Dec. 26, 2004, earthquake and tsunami killed more than 150,000 people and left...

Palmolive building rehab anything but mild.
January 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- The rehab of the Palmolive Building here into luxury condominiums is a material handling nightmare, said Foreman Breck Smiley, who's running the job for Hill Mechanical. The building is a historic landmark so a great many things...

Management columnist Joe Schmitt dies.(Industry News)(Obituary)
January 1, 2005... SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR ST. CHARLES, MO. -- Joseph R. Schmitt Sr., who gave business management advice to CONTRACTOR readers for 20 years through his monthly column, died Dec. 1, 2004, from complications of pneumonia. He was 80. His...

Contractors can use supply chain to increase profits: study.
January 1, 2005... SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR ROCKVILLE, MD. -- Contractors can be more profitable by streamlining their work methods, improving relationships with key suppliers and using technology, according to a new report from the Mechanical Contractors...

Contractors, suppliers upbeat about plumbing markets.(2005 Industry Forecast)
January 1, 2005... A STRONG HOUSING market will continue to drive residential plumbing sales in 2005, according to manufacturers and contractors interviewed by CONTRACTOR. Although the residential segment is expected to weaken a bit compared with last year, this...

Survey shows optimism in construction industry.(2005 Industry Forecast)
January 1, 2005... TEMPE, ARIZ. -- The 29th annual CIT Construction Industry Forecast indicates that U.S. construction industry leaders are predicting a strong year ahead. Of nine U.S. regions surveyed, six show an increase in optimism. "In last year's CIT...

Hydronics sellers cautiously optimistic.
January 1, 2005... HYDRONICS INDUSTRY manufacturers and suppliers are cautiously optimistic about the industry's sales forecast for this year. On the negative side, new housing construction is expected to be down slightly. On the other hand, the radiant industry...

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Kansas City, Mo., City Council voted Dec. 16, 2004, to repeal section 18-125, code of ordinances, commonly called the plumbing code, and voted to enact a new section 18-125 adopting the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code, which was developed by the...

A St. Louis organization representing major buyers of construction has honored Murphy Co. for its innovation to reduce costs and accelerate completion of a historic building restoration project for Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School in Frontenac, Mo.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A St. Louis organization representing major buyers of construction has honored Murphy Co. for its innovation to reduce costs and accelerate completion of a historic building restoration project for Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School in Frontenac,...

TDIndustries.(appointed Harold MacDowell as chief executive officer )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Harold MacDowell, a 20-year TDIndustries employee has been promoted to chief executive officer of the Dallas-based mechanical contractor, effective Jan. 1. Jack Lowe Jr. will continue as chairman of the board. MacDowell's appointment is part of...

The Pennsylvania Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors and New Jersey PHCC will host a combined trade show April 29 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Pennsylvania PlumbingHeating-Cooling Contractors and New Jersey PHCC will host a combined trade show April 29 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J. The event will feature more exhibit space than last year's event.

Elkay.(new facility)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Elkay has relocated and expanded its sink-manufacturing operations in Ogden, Utah, nearly tripling the size of its existing facility. The new facility will be located at Business Depot Ogden, a 1,200-acre business and industrial park located 40...

Victaulic Co. has purchased the distribution rights and assets of the mechanical grooved pipe coupling and fittings business bearing the Victaulic name from Crane Limited, a U.K. subsidiary of Crane Co.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Victaulic Co. has purchased the distribution rights and assets of the mechanical grooved pipe coupling !and fittings business bearing the Victaulic name from Crane Limited, a U.K. subsidiary of Crane Co. The acquisition will allow the company...

Charlotte Pipe buys Thompson Plastics.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. in December 2004 acquired Thompson Plastics, a privately owned manufacturer of CPVC-CTS pipe and fittings. Founded in 1982, Thompson Plastics employs 120 people at its only location in...

ABS adopts Linc identity.(Industry News)(Affiliated Building Services )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... HOUSTON -- On the heels of celebrating its 25th anniversary, Houston-based Affiliated Building Services LLC, (ABS) a provider of outsourced facility management services, announced that it has changed its name and is adopting a new identity as...

Burnham expands in Pa.(Industry News)(Burnham Holdings Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... LANCASTER, PA. -- Hydronic and HVAC product manufacturer Burnham Holdings Inc. in early December announced an expansion and realignment of its Lancaster, Pa.-based residential boiler operations. Burnham Holdings said that product assembly...

Share success with employees, community.(Schmitt On Management)
January 1, 2005... (Editor's note: Joseph Schmitt died Dec. 1, 2004. The following is the last column that he wrote for CONTRACTOR. His obituary appears on pg. 5.) EVEN IF YOU think you are a super businessperson, you really can't do it alone. You must have...

Refuse to be an average company.
January 1, 2005... THE SUCCESS OF a business often can be traced to the owner's dedication to continuing education and encouraging employees to constantly learn new skills. When considering the idea of educational programs for yourself and your employees, keep...

Craig is 'keen on industry'.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... HARLEM, GA. -- I spoke with H. Kent Craig today about several business issues that our mechanical contracting firm is facing and he was extremely helpful. I really appreciate him taking the time to talk with me. I had originally sent him an...

Honesty still the best policy.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... CANAL WINCHESTER, OHIO -- I just finished reading H. Kent Craig's column in the December 2004 issue of CONTRACTOR magazine ("Honesty and ethics are profit centers," pg. 38). I wanted to personally thank him for taking on this subject and...

Excellent discussion of values.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... VIA E-MAIL -- I read H. Kent Craig's recent column ("Honesty and ethics are profit centers," December 2004, pg. 38). I enjoyed it and found it to be an excellent expression of values and practices not often discussed openly enough in our...

Reader praises Matteson.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... AUGUSTA, GA. -- I am happy to see that Mark Matteson wrote a column in CONTRACTOR (December 2004, pg. 40). Mark is a great writer and speaker. He visited our company and had a profound impact on our team. His recent article had two major...

Hands-free story gets a hand.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... ERIE, PA. -- I am very impressed with Dave Yates' article on hands-free plumbing products and his awareness of the restroom issues that these products address ("Hands-free flushes and faucets," November 2004, pg. 22). As a manufacturer of...

Nexstar Inc.(appointed Michael Moore)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Michael Moore has joined the staff of Nexstar Inc. as a sales assistant. He will focus on helping owners of independent service providers discover the many advantages of being a member in the business training and development organization.

John Garvelink.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... John Garvelink, past president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractor's National Association, recently received a special recognition for his leadership in technician excellence. Garvelink, founding chairman of the North American Technician...

During the recent Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Associationconvention in Boston, Brenda Dant, executive director of the Indiana PHCC was named 2004 Association Executives Council Spectrum Award winner.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... During the recent Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Associationconvention in Boston, Brenda Dant, executive director of the Indiana PHCC was named 2004 Association Executives Council Spectrum Award winner. The award honors...

Profit Strategies.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Art Street has joined Profit Strategies as regional consultant for the Northeast. In his new position, Street will sell and market the company's flat rate pricing systems to regional plumbing and heating professionals. He has 12 years...

Lenox.(Manufacturers)(appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Lenox, a manufacturer of power tool accessories, hand tools and band saw blades, has announced the addition of three new staff Art Street members to its marketing team: John Sullivan, senior product manager, linear edge division; Sean Boyle,...

Members of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI).(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Members of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) elected John Lauer as president for 2005. Lauer, director of international business development for Sloan Valve Co., succeeds 2004 President, Jim Westdorp of Kohler Co., who will continue to...

Rising above the pack: relationships, with customers and inside the company, make the difference for Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating.(Mechanical Contractor Of The Year)
January 1, 2005... Ben Seno, vice president/special projects group for Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co. in Chicago, says, "It's all about building relationships, both with general contractors and within the company." Great Lakes has done that and much...

Manpower and insurance costs remain top challenges facing HVACR contractors.(PHCC News)
January 1, 2005... PHCC ASKED FOUR leading HVACR contractors who are members of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association to discuss industry trends that will affect their businesses in 2005. Manpower and rising insurance costs are among the...

Diversify your business by adding plumbing.(PHCC News)
January 1, 2005... PHCC ASKED THOSE interviewed in the accompanying article to discuss why they added plumbing to their business, and what advice they had for others interested in diversifying their HVACR companies. If your company has added plumbing to its...

Do you test your gas appliances for CO?(Eatherton On Hydronics)
January 1, 2005... ASK THE QUESTION that's in the headline only because I have concerns for you and your loved ones. I didn't used to test any of our gas-fired appliances for carbon monoxide either. It isn't required and, besides, why spend time doing something...

Spread word about CO tests.(carbon monoxide)
January 1, 2005... DENVER -- Hydronics columnist Mark Eatherton has created a press release that should help CONTRACTOR readers publicize the importance of carbon monoxide testing in their local areas. The press release is posted on CONTRACTOR's Website, at...

Steam system chugs through too many vents.(Hydronic Systems)
January 1, 2005... THE PHONE CALL: The service manager called me at the supply house during the holidays sounding nervous and excited. His customers were experiencing uneven heat in the home, and he was worried that the number of main air vents in their system...

J.F. Ahern Co. celebrates 125th anniversary.(Hydronic Systems)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... FOND DU LAC, WIS. -- Beginning as a small steam heat and plumbing shop in 1880, J. F. Ahern Co. today employs about 1,000 people in five states, and sales for 2004 approached $160 million. J.F. Ahern executives said the company plans to make...

Software aids online bid, project management.
January 1, 2005... ONLINE PROJECT management is an emerging trend that continues to thrive. Typically subscription-based and hosted by an outside service provider, it generally works well for all project members with access because everyone, at all times, is on...

Who's doing the A/E's job?
January 1, 2005... MOST CONTRACTS for larger projects are written using standard form documents, such as AIA or EJCDC forms, or forms that are derived from them. Nearly all these forms--with the notable exception of AGC--call for oversight during construction by...

When the whole family is in on planning.
January 1, 2005... MOST CLOSELY HELD business owners spend 10 years (often 20 years, or even longer) working on tax-related planning. You know, that not-so-easy stuff like business succession, estate planning, asset protection and related areas. If you're a...

Delta to unveil filtered faucet.(Blackman On Taxes)
January 1, 2005... INDIANAPOLIS -- Delta Faucet Co. announced that it is partnering with PUR Water Filtration Products, a division of Procter & Gamble, to produce a filtered faucet. "More and more people are demanding easy access to healthy water that tastes...

Pharmaceutical jobs have specific concerns.
January 1, 2005... YOU'VE SPENT YEARS knocking on their door. You've flattered them when you happened to run across them in public. You've given their secretaries flowers and concert tickets. You've brought in donuts for breakfast and pizza for lunch for their...

Wireless dispatch helps you, your customers.
January 1, 2005... HAVE You EVER wondered if paperless dispatching is right for your company? If you're interested in increasing the efficiency of your service department, the functionality of your systems and improving cash flow, it certainly could be. I...

Viola reappointed to code panels.(Best Practices)(David Viola)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... SCHAUMBURG, ILL. -- Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Technical Director David Viola will again serve as a member of the PHCC-NA's National Standard Plumbing Code Committee and the International Plumbing Code's Development Committee. Viola also...

Executive Plbg. opens offices.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... CORONA, CALIF -- Executive Plumbing Inc. President Cecil Hallinan announced the opening of two new locations in Oceanside and Palm Springs, Calif. The company is one of Southern California's largest providers of plumbing, heating and air...

Mechanical contractors who want to reduce overhead expenses and capture more revenue will find a wealth of information at www.dexterchaney.com.(Web Site Showcase)
January 1, 2005... MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS WHO WANT TO REDUCE overhead expenses and capture more revenue will find a wealth of information at www.dexterchaney.com. Learn how Dexter+Chaney's Forefront[R] Construction Management Software provides tools to integrate...

Anvil recently launched a newly designed and reorganized Web site.(Web Site Showcase)
January 1, 2005... ANVIL RECENTLY LAUNCHED A NEWLY DESIGNED AND reorganized Web site. Changes include UPS tracking for customers, downloadable Excel list price sheets, customized submittal packages, a new search option to identify and link to product display...

Elkay offers a complete line of institutional and commercial products including stainless steel sinks, faucets, water coolers and drinking fountains.(Web Site Showcase)
January 1, 2005... ELKAY OFFERS A COMPLETE LINE OF INSTITUTIONAL and commercial products including stainless steel sinks, faucets, water coolers and drinking fountains. Elkay's Web site, www.elkayusa.com, offers detailed product specs as well as information...

Borit manufacturing the original manufacturer of the "Hand Held Earth Boring System.".(Web Site Showcase)
January 1, 2005... BORIT MANUFACTURING THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER of the "Hand Held Earth Boring System." The Borit earth boring tool comes with all 3 available hard surface steel bits (2", 3" and 4 3/4"). It is designed for use by professional contractors in the...

For the latest product and technical literature visit www.weil-mclain.com.(Web Site Showcase)
January 1, 2005... FOR THE LATEST PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL LITERATURE VISIT www.weil-mclain.com. Filled with an abundance of information the Weil-McLain Web site offers: Installation, Service & Maintenance Manuals, Warranty Information, answers to your questions, a...

Where can you find information on the toughest tools down the line?(Web Site Showcase)
January 1, 2005... WHERE CAN YOU FIND INFORMATION ON THE toughest tools down the line? Visit the Drain Brains at General Pipe Cleaners. We're the leading manufacturer of high quality drain cleaning and inspection equipment including drain cleaning machines, high...

www.borzit.com shows how to save time, money and effort with the BorZit System.(Web Site Showcase)
January 1, 2005... WWW.BORZIT.COM SHOWS HOW TO SAVE TIME, MONEY AND EFFORT with the BorZit System. Photos, testimonials and a factory eStore give you information that proves underground boring is easy. Powered by a 1/2" drill, you can bore a 1 1/2", 2", 3" or 5"...

Visit the Website of Contractor Magazine.(Web Site Showcase)
January 1, 2005... VISIT THE WEBSITE OF CONTRACTOR MAGAZINE www.contractormag.com for all our regular monthly news, articles, features, product listings and columns by our staff of industry experts. Our electronic edition also has links to all the sites listed...

The ProStar Tankless Gas Water Heater.(editor's choice)
January 1, 2005... THE PROSTAR TANKLESS GAS WATER HEATER can be plumbed to serve a single fixture or multiple fixtures within the home. It is ideal for low- to medium-demand applications, such as room additions or vacation homes. The heater is equipped with a...

The Antex pipemaster.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE ANTEX PIPEMASTER is designed to solder pipe without using a torch. The electrical elements in the tool heats the heads to a temperature that allows solder to be applied to copper pipe joints. With selectable heads, it can be used on all...

The Kingsley suite of bathroom faucets.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE KINGSLEY SUITE OF BATHROOM FAUCETS suggest turn-of-the-century ornamental styles, but blend well with almost every decor. The newest addition to the line is a Roman tub faucet with a built-in transfer valve and hand shower. Having the two...

A line of Cyclegard Low Water Cut Offs.(Products)
January 1, 2005... A LINE OF CYCLEGARD LOW WATER CUT OFFS for low pressure steam boilers has been expanded. The cut-offs interrupt the burner circuit periodically to perform a level test, during which the water level stabilizes, allowing cut offs to screen out...

The Patioschwank230 0 series of infrared heaters.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE PATIOSCHWANK230 0 SERIES OF INFRARED HEATERS are designed for use by restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments looking to extend their outdoor seating seasons. It radiates heat from an insulated cabinet to occupants instead of...

The T-H1 Tankless Water Heater.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE T-H1 TANKLESS WATER HEATER features a pre-heating system with dual heat exchangers. It is capable of delivering 10.5 GPM of heated water. It has a condensation collector which captures exhaust, and a neutralizer that softens the condensate,...

The Humboldt Kitchen Faucet.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE HUMBOLDT KITCHEN FAUCET features a Victorian-style spout and teardrop handles. Shown here with a satin nickel finish, the faucet is offered with matching tub and shower fittings and toilet accessories. It is available in 35 finishes...

These high-flow polyproplyene filters.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THESE HIGH-FLOW POLYPROPLYENE FILTERS are ideal for air, liquid and vacuum service. The quickly disassembled filters are easily serviceable by replacing the filter material. Available in white and black, the filters are offered in 1/4", 3/8",...

The Gen-ear Acoustic Leak Detection System.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE GEN-EAR ACOUSTIC LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM allows users to quickly and accurately locate leaks in PVC, cast iron, copper and steel lines. It is able to operate under a wide variety of soil and surface conditions. An advanced spectrum analyzer...

The boiler energy saver.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE BOILER ENERGY SAVER reduces energy costs by lowering the boiler water temperature during periods of warm weather, reducing stand-by heat loss. It also reduces temperature over-swing. It does not require separate room temperature sensing...

The Contempra bathroom faucet collection.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE CONTEMPRA BATHROOM FAUCET COLLECTION features sleek, modern styling with conical hubs, lever handles and high-arc spouts. It features 5" of deck-to-spout sink clearance and solid brass construction for durability. The collection incudes...

The TSW Basement Sump Pump.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE TSW BASEMENT SUMP PUMP has a self-diagnostic design and water-sensing switch that almost eliminates the possibility of failure and assures accurate turn-on and turn-off. The impeller is recessed to prevent clogging and damage. Pump...

WennSoft Version 8.0.(Products)
January 1, 2005... WENNSOFT VERSION 8.0 has been released with new functions and features, including an improved user interface. The core software includes Service Management, Job Cost and Equipment Management packages. WennSoft CIRCLE 113 ON INQUIRY...

The Model CB20 Backflow Preventer.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE MODEL CB20 BACKFLOW PREVENTER is intended to prevent reverse flow on vending machine water supply lines. It has a stainless steel body and 3/8" flare fitting threads on the inlet and outlet. It features two independently operating check...

This Web-based cost calculator.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THIS WEB-BASED COST CALCULATOR is for flexible stainless steel drops versus steel pipe. Located at www.aquaflexusa.com/savings, it computes installation costs by sprinkler heads, labor, number of installs and price of materials. The calculator...

The VentMaster Commercial Water Heater.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE VENTMASTER COMMERCIAL WATER HEATER eliminates the need for chimney venting. The power-direct vent heater exhausts flue gases through the wall and directly to the outdoors using 3" or 4" Schedule 40 PVC piping. Built for larger applications...

This chemical feed system.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THIS CHEMICAL FEED SYSTEM in combination with a water meter will automatically feed proper chemicals to the make-up water in the boiler and prevent premature system failure due to poor water quality. The system is offered in models with 30 gal....

The Power-Grip 4.8 V. Cordless Driver.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE POWER-GRIP 4.8 V. CORDLESS DRIVER delivers torque ranging from 0.3 in.-lbs, to 5 in.-lbs. It now comes in a pack with a handy halogen flashlight that uses the same integrated 1.25 amp rechargeable battery pack. Metabo CIRCLE 118...

Great White Hole Saws.(Products)
January 1, 2005... GREATWHITE HOLE SAWS cut through steel, stainless steel, plastic, wood with nails, drywall, cement board plywood and cast iron. The line includes bi-metal saws for heavy-duty cutting; carbide grit saws for smooth cuts with minimal tear; and a...

Regular Flux Paste.(Products)
January 1, 2005... REGULAR FLUX PASTE has a non-toxic, lead-free formula that is safe yet powerful. Certified for ANSI/NSF standards 61 for contact with drinking water, it is effective at removing metal oxides for fast, efficient soldering with all soft solders....

The Series 360 and 460 pressure switches and pressure transmitters.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE SERIES 360 AND 460 PRESSURE SWITCHES AND PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS feature rugged, compact designs, and are made from #316 stainless steel. They are ideal for demanding, hazardous, explosion-proof locations. Applications include safety and...

The stainless steel vessel sink.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE STAINLESS STEEL VESSEL SINK is crafted from 18-gauge nickel-bearing stainless steel and offers a polished rim (available in either mirror or satin finish), a generous 6 1/8" depth and 12" inside bowl diameter (15" outside diameter), it...

Containit Mold Containment Spray.(Products)
January 1, 2005... CONTAINIT MOLD CONTAINMENT SPRAY creates a temporary, safe, non-toxic seal as a line of defense against mold and other contaminants. It can be sprayed on a new installation to prevent mold growth. Alternately, it can be sprayed on moldy system...

The Unico Stainless Steel Faucet.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE UNICO STAINLESS STEEL FAUCET features a pull-out spout with a flexible hose. The spout is equipped with an anti-lime aerator and a check-valve for preventing backflow of impure water. The faucet is not chromed, but hand polished and brushed...

The MCS3 Portable Workstation.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THE MCS3 PORTABLE WORKSTATION enables users to store and transport a full range of tools and an adjustable, level work table, even into tight areas. It's compact, efficient design allows even precision work to be done in out-of the-way...

Aquapanel prefabricated shower units.(Products)
January 1, 2005... AQUAPANEL PREFABRICATED SHOWER UNITS are made with a vandal-proof 18-gauge stainless steel shroud and top cap with #4 brushed finish. The shroud encases a 1/2" copper tubing assembly with lead-free solder. Each unit includes a pressure-...

Four new rotatory/demolition hammers.(Products)
January 1, 2005... FOUR NEW ROTATORY/ DEMOLITION HAMMERS are now available that deliver 19.9 ft.-lbs, of blow energy and an in-line design and vibration isolation system that makes operation less taxing on the user. The handle can be mounted left, right or at the...

This metering cartridge.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THIS METERING CARTRIDGE is built to be long-lasting for less downtime and reduced maintenance costs. Inside the handle, the new insulator provides protection against heat transfer. The encapsulated design protects the cartridge's integrity and...

Model SS5NH (horizontal) and SS5VH (vertical) Steam Traps.(Products)
January 1, 2005... MODEL SS5NH (HORIZONTAL) AND SS5VH (VERTICAL) STEAM TRAPS are designed for the drainage of condensate from high-pressure superheated steam mains and turbines. They provide seal-tight shutoff and high reliability for extended performance. A...

This Silicone Plumbers Caulk.(Products)
January 1, 2005... THIS SILICONE PLUMBERS CAULK creates a permanently flexible, durable, UV-resistant seal that is waterproof, air tight and mildew resistant. The caulk is tack-free in 30 minutes, with a 24-hour cure time, and durable for 10 years. The caulk...