Contractor articles from June 2004

Contractor archives from June 2004

Baseball Hall of Fame: cooler than ever.(equipment installations)(National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)(Kimble Inc.,)
June 1, 2004... COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Elmira, N.Y.-based mechanical contractor Kimble Inc. is putting tire finishing touches on its work for a major renovation project at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum here. The Hall of Fame is adding...

Mass. towns mull desalination.(Industry News)(Massachusetts)
June 1, 2004... BOSTON -- When one thinks of drought, Western states usually come to mind first. But some communities in Massachusetts are facing water shortages so severe that they are thinking about, hiring engineering services for or are getting ready to...

FMI survey: 84% saw unethical practices in past year.(Industry News)(Financial Management Initiative conducted survey results)
June 1, 2004... SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR RALEIGH, N.C. -- The results of FMI's Survey of Construction Industry Ethics were released in mid-May at the Construction Management Association of America's spring conference in Boston. The survey was conducted by...

St. Louis plumbers aid the needy.(12th annual Rebuilding Together conference)(St. Louis Plumbing Industry Council)
June 1, 2004... SPECIAL TO CONTRACTOR ST. LOUIS -- Nearly 100 families benefited in May front the time, talent and donations of local union plumbing contractors as part of the 12th annual Rebuilding Together St. Louis. St. Louis Plumbing Industry...

ISH-NA trade show gets bigger, but without ASPE, K/BIS.(Industry News)(American Society of Plumbing Engineers)(Kitchen/Bath Industry Show)(International Sanitation and Heating-North America trade show)
June 1, 2004... ROHNERT PARK, CALIF. -- Messe Frankfurt President Roland Bleinroth announced April 27 to members of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute meeting here that the ISH-North America trade show had brought another group into the fold. Still, two...

Ken Zoeller, 59, dies on Taiwan trip.(Industry News)(Kenneth Everett Zoeller)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
June 1, 2004... LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Kenneth Everett Zoeller, 59, of Louisville died of a heart attack May 8 while traveling on business in Taipei, Taiwan. He was employed at Zoeller Co. for 37 years in various capacities but most recently as vice...

Water heater market contends with new regs, higher costs.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... THE WATER HEATER market has been whipsawed the last 12 to 18 months. Regulations mandating flammable vapor ignition resistant water heaters took effect last July, followed by new energy regulations as part of the National Appliance Energy...

NAOHSM visitors increase; oil-heat industry plans events.(Industry News)(National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers' convention and trade show)(Oilheat Visions Conference 2004)
June 1, 2004... THE OIL-HEAT industry this summer will host two events that will focus on education. The National Oilheat Research Alliance is offering an Oilheat Management Workshop June 21-25 in Annapolis, Md. NORA is a co-sponsor of Oilheat Visions...

Realtors predict home sales may set new record.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... WASHINGTON -- Economic growth is expected to remain above historic averages over the next two years, stimulating job growth and sustaining home sales despite higher interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors. David...

New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey on May 13 signed into law legislation requiring the registration of all home-improvement contractors.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... * New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey on May 13 signed into law legislation requiring the registration of all home-improvement contractors. The new law will apply to HVAC and many other types of contractors. It does not apply to licensed master...

Twenty professional plumbing, heating and cooling contractors have joined to form the PHCC of the Greater Pocono Region.(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... * Twenty professional plumbing, heating and cooling contractors have joined to form the PHCC of the Greater Pocono Region. The chapter was officially chartered as an affiliate with the PHCC of Harrisburg, Pa., as well as the...

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.(testing for ammonia odor at selected state parks)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... * The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has released results of testing for ammonia odor at selected state parks as part of its assessment of water-free urinals. The report concludes: "There is barely detectable or no detectable ammonia in...

The Associated Builders and Contractors selected Decco for the fourth year as recipients of the Platinum Safety Training and Evaluation Process award.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... * The Associated Builders and Contractors selected Decco for the fourth year as recipients of the Platinum Safety Training and Evaluation Process award. The award is given annually to the ABC members that have met the Gold STEP requirements the...

The National Oilheat Research Alliance.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... * The National Oilheat Research Alliance is bringing technical training into oil-heat employees' worksites and TV rooms with the release of four training videos, some of which are available on DVD. Video titles include: "How to Respond to a No...

A German device that tells men to lower the toilet seat has now sold more than 1.6 million units, said the manufacturer's business manager.
June 1, 2004... * A German device that tells men to lower the toilet seat has now sold more than 1.6 million units, said the manufacturer's business manager. Alex Benkhardt is the inventor of the "WC Ghost," which berates the user with such phrases as, "Hello,...

There are times to use the 'F' word.(job terminations)
June 1, 2004... AS I WRITE THIS, quite a bit of media attention has been given to the "F" word. I'm not referring to the "F" word that our society and the "shock jocks" have corrupted and modified to fit every part of speech and, amazingly, every form of...

Septic odor is a symptom; treat the problem.
June 1, 2004... I HAVE BEEN a plumber for 30-plus years in Darke County, Ohio, and I have pumped septic tanks for the last 25 years. I have all six state of Ohio licenses and believe that we are liable to follow the code whether the customer likes it or not!...

CO detector saves contractor's family.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... BOGOTA, N.J. -- On May 2, my family and I became victims of carbon monoxide. Thank God, we luckily all saved our lives, but only because of that little carbon monoxide detector. Otherwise, God knows what would have happened to us that night....

Schmitt helps plumbing firm.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... CAMDEN, ARK. -- For approximately the last 16 years I have looked forward each month to reading the "Schmitt on Management" columns in CONTRACTOR. They have helped our small plumbing and piping business a great deal. Joe Schmitt seems like...

Craig embodies solid qualities.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. -- I enjoy reading H. Kent Craig's sharply written project management articles on www.contractormag.com a great deal. He readily demonstrates the qualities I wish every contractor (and every person) possessed:...

Field hands: making sense of PDAs, tablets and notebooks used by service technicians.(Mobile Communications)(Personal Digital Assistants)(medical gas installers')
June 1, 2004... Outfitting your technicians in the field with the right combination of mobile computer hardware and software is a smart move that almost always results in higher productivity on service calls, less paperwork in the field and back in the office,...

UAC brings a unified voice.(PHCC News)(Union-Affiliated Contractors)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Many of the contractors involved with the biotechnology boom in Eastern Massachusetts are members of Union-Affiliated Contractors, an enhanced group for signatory contractors of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association....

MedGas installation: making the biotech connection.(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association)(medical gases)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... MEDICAL GAS PIPING installation has become an exciting field for p-h-c contractors. That is especially true in the Boston area, where plumbing contractors have made a connection with biotech, pharmaceutical and laboratory construction projects...

5S's that would make any CEO happy: contractors may have procedures in the field or shop just because that's the way things developed. If you had to start from scratch, how would you do it?(Quality Management)(chief executive officers)
June 1, 2004... The 5S's came to America as part of the Lean Thinking movement in the 1990s. They're not a cure-all for all that ails a company. They won't end world hunger and won't claim to save millions of dollars. On the other hand, the 5S's will help...

Future hydronics: waste heat recovery.(Eatherton On Hydronics)
June 1, 2004... COMMERCIAL WASTE heat recovery systems have been around for a very long time. Their recovery efficiencies are a known fact, and their savings have been documented for quite some time. Commercial waste heat recovery potentials vary from...

Profit opportunities in the hydronics business.(Hydronic Systems)
June 1, 2004... SINCE 1990, THE sale and shipment of cast-iron boilers has steadily increased. In fact, according to statistics kept by the Hydronics Institute Division of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, shipments of these units have increased by...

Protect and boost your productivity.(computer network softwares)
June 1, 2004... HERE ARE TWO computer solutions that can help a contractor maintain smooth sailing. The first protects productivity; the second aims to boost productivity. Network protection Destructive virus attacks either front within a network or...

What?! A mechanic's lien is unconstitutional?!(DeSimone Electric Inc. v. CMG Inc. case)
June 1, 2004... WHAT COULD BE more sacred to a vendor or contractor than the right to file a mechanic's lien? How could a court even think about limiting that right? Well, it has happened this year and may happen again. The Supreme Court of Rhode Island...

Get income from your business after you retire.(Blackman On Taxes)(Column)
June 1, 2004... YOU ARE ABOUT to read a real-life, tax-war story. Joe, a reader of this column from Wisconsin, founded and ran his family business, Success Co., for 28 years. His son Sam has been running the business for seven years and doing a great job. Joe,...

The new project management paradigm.(Project Management)
June 1, 2004... HOLD ON TO YOUR hats for the big winds of change headed our way sometime in the next couple decades in the way jobs are run and buildings built. The traditional sequence of "design-build-validate" project management, which has been the...

Reader reflects on reflective insulation.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... VIA E-MAIL--Mark Eatherton wrote a column a few years back called "Insulation directs heat in radiant systems," which I found on your www.contractormag.com Web site. In his article, Mark states: "It's virtually useless to use a foil-faced foam...

Craig's column aids searches.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... DES MOINES, IOWA -- I am an executive recruiter for findMEP. H. Kent Craig's article in the April issue of CONTRACTOR ("PMs' skill sets should match the project," pg. 48) truly helped me on a variety of searches. Keep up the good work! ...

AMPAM sells Riggs assets.(American Plumbing & Mechanical Riggs Plumbing to Montage Holdings)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ROUND ROCK, TEXAS -- American Plumbing & Mechanical announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, has approved the sale of the assets and business operations of its wholly owned subsidiary...

Kohler Sterling Pro Tour promotion tees off.(Industry News)(Kohler Co.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... KOHLER, WIS. -- Plumbing contractors can sign up for the Kohler Sterling Pro Tour, a promotion that rewards participants with Nike golf products and apparel prizes when they order selected Kohler and Sterling plumbing products. Topping off the...

Hughes Supply buys Todd Pipe.(Industry News)(Hughes Supply Inc.)(Todd Pipe and Supply)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ORLANDO, FLA. -- Hughes Supply has acquired Todd Pipe & Supply, an independent plumbing wholesaler in Southern California and Las Vegas. The transaction closed May 28. In its announcement, Hughes said the acquisition of Todd Pipe is...

Anvil recently launched a newly designed and reorganized Web site.(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... 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...

Aqua-Therm[TM] is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comfort heating systems.(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... AQUA-THERM[TM] IS A LEADING MANUFACTURER AND supplier of comfort heating systems. Products include outdoor wood burners, a closed system with limited lifetime warranty; Nordic[R] cast iron boilers for all fuel types; Nordic[R] indirect-fired...

The Bell & Gossett Web site--www.bellgossett.com.(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... THE BELL & GOSSETT WEB SITE--WWW.BELLGOSSETT.COM--is the online source for HVAC, hydronic and plumbing information. Contractors, engineers and facility managers rely on the Web site for accurate information on pumps, valves, heat transfer, air...

Borit Manufacturing the original manufacturer of the "Hand Held Earth Boring System.".(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... 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...

Bradford White's Web site offers easy access to up-to-date information on the company's entire line of residential, commercial and hydronic water heating products.(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... BRADFORD WHITE'S WEB SITE OFFERS EASY ACCESS TO up-to-date information on the company's entire line of residential, commercial and hydronic water heating products. A "Contractor Locator" section allows contractors to list their business on a...

Bryan Boiler's Web site describes their gas, oil and dual-fuel fired hot water and steam boilers, electric hot water and steam boilers, water heaters and related equipment.(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... BRYAN BOILER'S WEB SITE DESCRIBES THEIR GAS, OIL and dual-fuel fired hot water and steam boilers, electric hot water and steam boilers, water heaters and related equipment. The "Flexible Water Tube" design provides fast, natural internal...

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's Web site.(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY'S WEB SITE, www.charlottepipe.com, is designed to be a tool for customers to gain instant and easy access to information on the company's entire line of pipe and fittings. Content includes list price sheets,...

Elkay offers a complete line of institutional and commercial products including stainless steel sinks, faucets, water coolers and drinking fountains.(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... 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...

Where can you find information on the toughest tools down the line?(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... 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...

The Halsey Taylor Web site features photos and detailed information on the company's extensive line of standard and ADA compliant indoor and outdoor water coolers and drinking fountains, all certified to ANSI/NSF 61.(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... THE HALSEY TAYLOR WEB SITE FEATURES PHOTOS AND detailed information on the company's extensive line of standard and ADA compliant indoor and outdoor water coolers and drinking fountains, all certified to ANSI/NSF 61. The site also has Sales...

Plumbing contractors can add enjoyment to the 2004 golf season by signing up for the Kohler Sterling Pro Tour, an exciting promotion that rewards participants with Nike golf products simply by ordering select Kohler and Sterling plumbing products.(Web Site Showcase)
June 1, 2004... PLUMBING CONTRACTORS CAN ADD ENJOYMENT TO the 2004 golf season by signing up for the Kohler Sterling Pro Tour, an exciting promotion that rewards participants with Nike golf products simply by ordering select Kohler and Sterling plumbing...

NIBCO offers a suite of e-business initiatives.(Web Site Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... NIBCO OFFERS A SUITE OF E-BUSINESS INITIATIVES that delivers information anytime day or night. NIBCO.com provides product information, downloadable catalogs and interactive tools--information you need now. NIBCO's new Literature Center has many...

New innovative test nipple now available online.(Web Site Showcase)(Plug-n-stub)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... NEW INNOVATIVE TEST NIPPLE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. The reusable "Plug-N-Stub" is the first product to seal the hub of a plastic DWV fitting. The nipple-like design provides through floor and wail penetration. Once removed on finish drain...

The airdata multimeter air balance system is a portable, multifunction instrument for air balance and energy audit.(Web Site Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... THE AIRDATA MULTIMETER AIR BALANCE SYSTEM IS A portable, multifunction instrument for air balance and energy audit. This unit offers precision accuracy in the measurement of air flow, velocity, differential and absolute pressure, and...

Sioux chief's easy-to-navigate and fast loading web site features up-to-date information about every Sioux Chief product.(Web Site Showcase)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... SIOUX CHIEF'S EASY-TO-NAVIGATE AND FAST LOADING web site features up-to-date information about every Sioux Chief product, downloadable spec sheets and other literature in PDF format, an entire section dedicated to water hammer, Sales Rep...

For the latest product and technical literature visit www.weil-mclain.com.(Web Site Showcase)(Weil-McLain)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... 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...

The Rockton toilet.(editor's choice)
June 1, 2004... THE ROCKTON TOILET with Dual Force flushing technology provides an exceptional combination of water savings and performance. The user can select one of two water levels each time the toilet is flushed via an actuator integrated into the tank...

Thycurb seismic curbs.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THYCURB SEISMIC CURBS for rooftop equipment installations are designed to withstand severe winds and seismic activity. They are custom-manufactured to user specifications and usually delivered within two weeks. Options include built-in filters,...

The KN-10 commercial gas-fired boiler.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE KN-10 COMMERCIAL GAS-FIRED BOILER has a self-adaptive design that is tolerant to changing conditions, it combines the high-efficiency and small footprint of modern copper boilers with the long life reliability of cast iron boilers. It...

The Hermosa series wall faucet.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE HERMOSA SERIES WALL FAUCET is shown here with the La Julia Series handles. They are designed specifically to go with vessel sinks, which are an increasingly popular trend in bathroom design. All the company's handles are interchangeable to...

The aquaspec sierra faucet.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE AQUASPEC SIERRA FAUCET (shown center) is a polished, chrome-plated 4" centerset single control faucet. It features a 5" integral spout, a ceramic disc cartridge and temperature limit stop. The Temp-Gard and Temp-Gard II (left and right) are...

This Japanese stainless steel soaking bath.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THIS JAPANESE STAINLESS STEEL SOAKING BATH is small and deep, measuring 48" X 48" X 35". The skirt is fabricated with 3" bamboo pole. The bathing well is stainless steel constructed with a low bench seat for bathing comfort. Custom dimensions...

This remote transmitter.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THIS REMOTE TRANSMITTER is constructed for long life, extra durability and wear resistance with a solid steel core, an abrasion-resistant urethane coating and a stainless steel wear ring. It transmits at a frequency of 512 Hz. It is designed to...

The Saniplus macerating toilet system.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE SANIPLUS MACERATING TOILET SYSTEM allows the construction of bathrooms where it is impossible or cost-prohibitive to install conventional plumbing fixtures. The system uses a fast-rotating cutting blade to liquefy human waste and toilet...

The proextreme molded undersink protector.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE PROEXTREME MOLDED UNDERSINK PROTECTOR is ADA-compliant, tamper-resistant and easily installed. The one-piece molded "rip n' fit" tear-point design eases installation, while its smooth finish PVC prevents grime and fungal build up. The...

The caddy microfix easy-close pipe clamp.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE CADDY MICROFIX EASYCLOSE PIPE CLAMP can be used with either iron or copper tubing. The hinged design eliminates the need to disassemble the clamp prior to installation. A setscrew catches in a locking plate, so no tools are required to...

The quicktrap stainless steel strainer connector.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE QUICKTRAP STAINLESS STEEL STRAINER CONNECTOR enables steam trap replacement in minutes without disturbing the piping, it can be installed in pipework of any angle or orientation. This combination of quick replacement and in-line repairable...

The model IR201 infrared pocket thermometer.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE MODEL IR201 INFRARED POCKET THERMOMETER weighs just 2.7 oz., and even at that small size contains a laser pointer to help target the area to be measured. It can measure a wide range of surface temperatures from -58[degrees]F to...

Superarc and superglide mig wire.(Products)
June 1, 2004... SUPERARC AND SUPERGUDE MIG WIRE has an advanced lubricating surface treatment infused with arc enhancing chemistry which reduces splatter and helps create a more stable arc. The lubrication helps guard against such poor feeding conditions as:...

The model 5104 six-zone fire control communicator.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE MODEL 5104 SIX-ZONE FIRE CONTROL COMMUNICATOR provides digital fire and reporting over ordinary telephone lines, eliminating the need for costly leased lines. As a stand-alone unit, it can be used to monitor sprinkler systems for waterflow,...

The NAECA 2004 residential water heater line.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE NAECA 2004 RESIDENTIAL MATER HEATER LINE is built to comply with the 2004 National appliance Energy Conservation Act. The ten-year warranty Premiere models offer the company's highest energy factors: .63 on gas, .94 or .95 on electric. They...

The distinctive glance collection of faucets and accessories.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE DISTINCTIVE GLANCE COLLECTION OF FAUCETS AND ACCESSORIES features a flat, curving spout inspired by water cascading over a waterfall. The single-handle monoblock has a pencil-slim lever that operates much like a joystick, but is engineered...

The G2 optima plus retrofit flushometer kit.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE G2 OPTIMA PLUS RETROFIT FLUSHOMETER KIT incorporates an isolated operator that delivers reliable performance regardless of water quality, and a flex tube diaphragm flushing mechanism that helps conserve water. It is designed to eliminate...

The key west bath collection.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE KEY WEST BATH COLLECTION includes a pedestal base tub, porcelain pull chain watercloset and pedestal lavatory. All faucets and showers are constructed with washerless ceramic valves and handmade porcelain handles for years of trouble-free...

The series USG-P plastic undersink guardian thermostatic mixing valve.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE SERIES USG-P PLASTIC UNDERSINK GUARDIAN THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE automatically blends hot and cold water to produce safe mixed water from the hot water faucet. It has an adjustable range from 60[degrees]F to 120[degrees]F. Watts...

The radiant mixing block.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE RADIANT MIXING BLOCK is an all-in-one injection mixing system for use in the design, control and installation of radiant systems. It is a complete piping, pumping, air elimination and control package that combines variable speed injection...

The LCD dominator series sealed combustion boilers.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE LCD DOMINATOR SERIES SEALED COMBUSTION BOILERS feature special alloy burners and multi-speed blowers for more efficient staging. The sealed combustion chamber provides the flexibility of using outside air or mechanical room air for...

The VIC-300 masterseal butterfly valves.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE VIC-300 MASTERSEAL BUTTERFLY VALVES feature a patented seat design that ensures full 360[degrees] sealing. The pressure-enhanced seat deforms to create a wider seating area as pressure increases. The valves feature blow-out proof stainless...

The cold-shot pipe freezing kit.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE COLD-SHOT PIPE FREEZING KIT lets the user repair an operating water system without having to drain water lines, sprinkler systems or hot water systems before cutting pipe or tubing. The kit freezes liquids in steel, copper, cast iron,...

The weather guard deep saddle boxes.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE WEATHER GUARD DEEP SADDLE BOXES are designed to fit compact pickup trucks with short beds and wheel wells located to the front of the bed. These aluminum boxes feature a notched bottom design that will fit a wide variety of popular truck...

The power grip compact cordless screwdriver.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE POWER GRIP COMPACT CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER features an ergonomic design that provides greater user comfort, while delivering access to difficult-to-reach places. The driver measures only 7 9/6" and weighs just 1.4 lb. The shell houses a 4.8 v....

This state-of-the-art towel warmer.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THIS STATE-OF-THE-ART TOWEL WARMER features simple, contemporary lines and is available in popular chrome and satin nickel finishes. It includes a full-length, one-way mirror that has a built-in, remote-control plasma screen television....

A line of vent-free radiant gas room heaters.(Products)
June 1, 2004... A LINE OF VENT-FREE RADIANT GAS ROOM HEATERS has now been expanded with the introduction of a 10,000 Btu/h model that is ideal for use in bedrooms and other home use. Models are available that use either natural gas or LP gas. The line features...

Calcium silicate pre-insulated pipe shields.(Products)
June 1, 2004... CALCIUM SILICATE PREINSULATED PIPE SHIELDS feature pre-engineered, crush-resistant insulation inserts wrapped in protective galvanized sheet metal shields for use with hangers or strut clamps. They cut down on more labor-intensive methods of...

Enhanced forefront job cost software.(Products)
June 1, 2004... ENHANCED FOREFRONT JOB COST SOFTWARE allows companies to quickly and easily store job-cost history on a CD, where it can be archived, viewed at a remote location or shared with a third party. The owner or project manager can view the history...

The ambient air body dry system.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE AMBIENT AIR BODY DRY SYSTEM directs 12 powerful, soothing warm air jets to dry the user. Airflow and temperature of the jets is fully adjustable. The system is powered by a 30 amp motor and can reach 140[degrees]F. Jacuzzi CIRCLE...

The supply-stop tee mini-rester.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE SUPPLY-STOP TEE MINI-RESTER features a 3/8" or 5/8" OD reverse compression connection that easily attaches to a supply stop on any faucet, toilet or dishwasher. It is one of many AA size Mini-Resters offered by the company. Sioux Chief...

A push-pull wire welding module.(Products)
June 1, 2004... A PUSH-PULL WIRE WELDING MODULE is now available for use with the Millermatic 251 all-in-one welding system specifically for welding aluminum in light manufacturing and fabrication. The module enables large 12" spools of aluminum wire to be run...

The series L312 custom level switches.(Products)
June 1, 2004... THE SERIES L312 CUSTOM LEVEL SWITCHES are individually designed from over 360 components. They can be constructed in lengths from 1' to 4', and have a switch point tolerance of +/- 1/8". The Series L500 switches are constructed from a selection...