Contractor articles from June 2007

Contractor archives from June 2007

Innovative and Orthodox: synagogue uses latest technology.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Lorimer Street Synagogue )
June 1, 2007... BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Kal Rotenberg, owner and chief designing engineer of Iceman Mechanical, describes the Lorimer Street Synagogue as a "funny, lopsided corner property just where Lee Street and Lorimer Street meet." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

'More than a moral victory': to get home sprinklers in code.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Proponents of residential fire sprinklers are cheered by an International Code Council Code Development Committee meeting here in May that nearly resulted in residential fire sprinklers being included in the International...

MCAA joins landmark effort: to cut energy use in buildings.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Former President Bill Clinton in mid-May announced the creation of a global Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program, a project of the Clinton Climate Initiative. The program brings together four of the world's largest energy...

Building owners, architect: state case for green construction.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... OAK BROOK, ILL. -- About 100 plumbing contractors and inspectors attended a green building seminar May 9 here to find out whether the green initiative is just another fad or a real market for innovative plumbing and mechanical contractors. The...

Prices of oil and metals; to remain high: U.S. Chamber.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The prices of oil and metals likely will remain high for the foreseeable future, although the long-term outlook for metals is better than for oil, said Martin Regalia, vice president and chief economist for the U.S. Chamber of...

Make lobbying Congress part of business plan.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... ARLINGTON, VA. -- Lobbying members of Congress should be part of every contractor's business plan, lobbyist Michael Graham said April 18 at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Leadership and Legislative Conference '07 here. "If you...

Edwards Engineering: comes to condo's rescue.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... CHICAGO -- Imagine the basement of your home filling up with thousands of gallons of water. That's a very brief synopsis of what faced more than 650 residents of a condominium complex on Chicago's upscale North Lakeshore Drive on a...

Sustainable buildings standard to define green buildings: ASHRAE.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... ATLANTA -- A proposed new standard that will provide minimum guidelines for green building practices is nearing completion. Applicable to new commercial buildings and major renovation projects, it will address energy efficiency, a building's...

N.J. Master Plumbers: tout insurance success.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... TRENTON, N.J. -- When New Jersey one-man plumbing shops buy health insurance through insurance administrator Association Master Trust, they can thank the New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers, which worked alongside the New Jersey...

Dunbar Mechanical.(In Brief)
June 1, 2007... Dunbar Mechanical has acquired the assets of Groskopf Engineering, a Sylvania, Ohio, mechanical systems test and balance firm. Dunbar is a full-service mechanical contractor based in Toledo, Ohio.

Edward C. Sullivan.(In Brief)(president of Building and Construction Trades Department retires)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Edward C. Sullivan, president of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, said he will retire Oct. 1. He announced the move early so that presidents of affiliated unions will be able to factor new leadership into their...

EMCOR Services New England Mechanical Inc.(In Brief)(awarded 2007 Public Works Business Partnership Award)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... EMCOR Services New England Mechanical Inc. was recently recognized by the town of South Windsor, Conn., with a 2007 Public Works Business Partnership Award. The award, presented at a town council meeting, was part of the township's celebration...

Shaw Mechanical Services.(In Brief)(contract with general contractor Jack Jennings & Sons is completed)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Recently, Shaw Mechanical Services completed its $780,000 contract with general contractor Jack Jennings & Sons for the renovation and reconstruction of the Ministries and Education building at First United Methodist Church of Orlando, Fla....

The National Center for Construction Education and Research.(In Brief)
June 1, 2007... The National Center for Construction Education and Research will host a leadership academy for women in the construction industry Oct. 28-31 on Lake Hartwell at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. This National Association of Women in...

Contractors, union kill watered-down licensing.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... BATON ROUGE, LA. -- Banding with several hundred other Louisiana plumbing contractors from the Mechanical Contractors Association of America and United Association members wearing bright green shirts that said, "Vote No to HB 601," the...

Shaw retrofits Orlando hotel.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... ORLANDO, FLA. -- Shaw Mechanical Services LLC has completed its $1 million contract with Paramount Hotel Group for the complete change-out and installation of new HVAC systems at the six-story, 200,000-sq.ft. Sheraton Orlando North hotel in...

Device aims to halt backflow preventer thefts.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... LAKE ELSINORE, CALIF. -- Building developer/contractor Byron Bishop has been in the construction business for more than 30 years and is a victim of metal thefts. "Just 25-ft. from the door of our field office, nine backflow preventer units...

Pre-fab bath maker grows.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Eggrock opened its new headquarters in Massachusetts)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... CONCORD, MASS. -- Eggrock, a leading U.S. maker of pre-built bathrooms for the hotel and multi-unit residential construction markets, announced that it has opened its new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Littleton, Mass. "Eggrock...

Contractors spread word on missing kids.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... ROCKVILLE, MD. -- Each day, an average of 2,185 children are reported missing in the United States, according to the U.S. Justice Department. To help raise community awareness and locate missing children, Mechanical Service Contractors of...

Ethics award to Applewood.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... DENVER -- The Rotary Club of Golden, Colo., has awarded Applewood Plumbing, Heating & Electric of Denver the 2007 Ethics in Business Award for a for-profit organization. The City of Golden's Rotary Club, which has sponsored the event for...

NewMech wins national, state safety awards.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... ST. PAUL, MINN. -- NewMech Cos. Inc., a CorVal Group company, has received both national and state recognition for its safety performance. The Associated General Contractors of America Safety Award was given to NewMech in May for its...

EMCOR group expands Comunale's presence.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(S.A. Comunale to open new office in Washington)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... BARBERTON, OHIO -- S.A. Comunale, a leading fire protection, inspection and service provider, has opened an office in Washington, increasing its presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Comunale is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR...

W.W. Grainger honored.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(with Henry P. Davison Award by The American Red Cross )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The American Red Cross honored W. W. Grainger Inc. with its Henry P. Davison Award May 16 at its inaugural Heritage of Service Dinner 2007 at the American Red Cross Hall of Service in Washington. The distributor is the...

CO training offered.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... COLORADO SPRINGS -- The Carbon Monoxide Safety Association in conjunction with the Bacharach Institute of Technical Training, HVAC Excellence and Intellitech College will host a Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Analysis Train The Trainer Program...

Add-ons work like magic.(INDUSTRY EDUCATION)(increasing profitability of Plumbing industry)
June 1, 2007... THE EASIEST WAY to boost your company's profitability is to increase add-on sales during service calls. For a profitable company, the gross profit from an add-on sale magically falls straight to the bottom line. Consider the company with...

Be part of solving labor development issue.(FORUM)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Editorial)
June 1, 2007... THE MAY ISSUE of CONTRACTOR did a wonderful job of addressing the workforce development issues facing the p-h-c industry. Publisher and Editorial Director Bob Miodonski's Editorial summed up the situation perfectly: "The industry clearly needs...

Subcontractors must stand firm against builder.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)
June 1, 2007... TUCSON ARIZ. -- The news story about Lennar Corp. is outrageous ("Builder tells subs to cut prices mid-contract," March, pg. 7). We know it is commonplace for builders/developers to negotiate contract prices when needed, but for a builder like...

Perfect sales call is 'golden'.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... NORTHBROOK, ILL. -- I just read Bob Miodonski's article on the perfect service call presentation and feel the content is excellent ("Perfect sales call requires 10 steps," April, pg. 7). I plan to use it to create an outline for our company....

Software for job estimating.(LETTERS AND E-MAILS)
June 1, 2007... PORTLAND, ORE. -- Over the years I have enjoyed reading Kent Craig's columns. It seems like project managing for commercial work is an overlooked area where I love to get as much information as I can. Having graduated from residential sales...

ISH not only biggest but best: Europeans' investment in energy efficiency shows in products on display in Frankfurt.(ISH FRANKFURT)
June 1, 2007... ISH Frankfurt is where you go to see the absolute latest in heating and plumbing technology. It's the trade show that introduced Americans to products such as condensing boilers and press-fit PEX systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

A matter of grave concern, part 4.(EATHERTON ON HYDRONICS)(Column)
June 1, 2007... IEXPLAINED HOW I believe I contracted Legionnaires' disease in my May column (pg. 52). What I didn't explain was the good news/bad news scenario. The good news is that there are no known cases of a person ever having contracted the disease...

Kermit lied and companies died.(HYDRONIC SYSTEMS)(Column)
June 1, 2007... REMEMBER KERMIT THE FROG singing, "It ain't easy being green"? He sang it slow and low, kind of like the blues. In the mind of Kermit, not only is the glass half empty, it's got a rapidly leaking hole in the bottom. I disagree with our old...

No more excuses for not having good Website.(FELDMANS ON COMPUTERS)
June 1, 2007... A WEBSITE IS the easiest way to show off your company to prospective clients and communicate up-to-date information about your business. If you don't already have a vibrant company Website, a new online Microsoft solution effectively takes away...

What good do employee non-competes do?(MCGREEVY ON LAW)
June 1, 2007... IT IS THE UNUSUAL employer that would not want to restrict the ability of its employees to leave the firm and go into competition with it. Beyond just being part of our DNA to want to protect what is ours, employers frequently have no choice...

How the IRS clipped the Yankee clipper.(BLACKMAN ON TAXES)
June 1, 2007... IT'S JUNE, SO let's talk baseball. Unfortunately, this is a story about a strikeout. Joe DiMaggio, unquestionably one of the great baseball legends of all time, now plays in the big ballpark in the sky. He knew how to use his arm and his...

Plant seeds to harvest next generation of PMs.(CRAIG ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT)(Column)
June 1, 2007... I SAW A help-wanted ad in the 1980s that I remember to this day. With precious little exaggeration and a ton of implied irony, this company said it was looking for a young man "under 40 years" of age who had degrees in both architecture and...

Plumbing marketing tips from my accountant.(HUDSON ON MARKETING)
June 1, 2007... OVERLY ORGANIZED, rigidly restrained accountant leaned over the lunch table as he spoke. "I don't know how to tell you this, but the plumbing at our office building is driving me nuts." He had my attention. Derk is no ordinary accountant....

Learn to learn as an organization.(BEST PRACTICES)
June 1, 2007... IN HIS BOOK "The Fifth Discipline," Peter Senge suggests that companies become learning organizations. He defined a learning organization as an "organization where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly...

Paul Ross wins Viessmann MAX award.(COLUMNISTS)
June 1, 2007... WATERLOO, ONTARIO -- Viessmann Manufacturing Co. announced at its 2007 national sales meeting that Paul Ross Associates Inc. in Massachusetts is the first-place winner of the company's MAX Sales Awards for 2006 in the United States. John...

Ingersoll Rand eyes Bobcat sale.(HYDRONIC SYSTEMS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... HAMILTON, BERMUDA -- Ingersoll Rand Co. said in May that it has begun to explore strategic alternatives for its Bobcat and construction-related businesses, including the Utility Equipment and Attachments businesses. The company may sell the...

Contest to award GMC trucks.(FELDMANS ON COMPUTERS)
June 1, 2007... AMBLER, PA. -- Bradford White Corp. will award five 2007 GMC Sierra Professional Grade pickup trucks during its Power Drive 5 Giveaway promotion. Contractors can win one of the trucks that will be awarded regionally. To qualify, the...

Anvil[R] International Pipe Hangers and Supports catalog.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2007... ANVIL[R] INTERNATIONAL PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS CATALOG offers the most complete selection of engineered hangers and supports in the industry, Anvil's Pipe Hangers and Supports catalog contains specs, illustrations/photos that engineers need...

Borzit lays pipe under sidewalks, driveways or.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2007... BORZIT LAYS PIPE UNDER SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS OR landscaping faster with less effort for $265 including a 2" bit and FREE ground shipping! Powered by a 1/2" drill, the tool can bore up to 60' at 1' per minute with amazing accuracy. It can bore a...

Charlotte pipe and Foundry cast iron products.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2007... CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY CAST IRON PRODUCTS. Learn about the benefits of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's cast iron pipe and fittings in this informative brochure. Charlotte Pipe is the only company that offers a complete line of cast iron pipe...

Lectro-Truck is the stair climbing hand truck.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2007... LECTRO-TRUCK IS THE STAIR CLIMBING HAND TRUCK that will lift, move, and climb with a 1500 pound load. The simple push of a button will allow you to climb and descend steps--or even load and unload trucks and trailers with minimal effort. For 37...

Stainless steel outdoor showers.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2007... STAINLESS STEEL OUTDOOR SHOWERS. The Pool Shower, Inc. manufactures stainless steel shower units that are resistant to damage from harsh weather and pool chemicals. All showers come complete with installation hardware and are available in...

The new gen-ear LE[TM] from general pipe cleaners.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2007... THE NEW GEN-EAR LE[TM] FROM GENERAL PIPE CLEANERS is a simplified, more economical water leak locator with stronger sound amplification than other systems. The compact amplifier fits easily in the palm of your hand. It provides noise-free...

The new gen-eye GL[TM] video inspection system.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2007... THE NEW GEN-EYE GL[TM] VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM now offers a self-leveling color camera and DVD recorder. The self-leveling camera automatically keeps your picture right side up as the camera glides through the line. A DVD Recorder provides a...

The Wheeler-Rex 2007 60-page product catalog.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
June 1, 2007... THE WHEELER-REX 2007 60-PAGE PRODUCT CATALOG provides information on their full-line of pipe cutting tools, pipe threading machines, universal dies and die heads, portable roll groovers and roll grooving machines, tube tools, plastic pipe...

Two new three-speed circulator pumps.(editor's choice)
June 1, 2007... TWO NEW THREE-SPEED CIRCULATOR PUMPS -- a radiant pump and a service pump--are now available that allow the contractor to fine-tune control to match a wide range of applications. The 00R Radiant pump boasts a high performance motor with the...

The constant-pressure boosterpaq pump system.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE CONSTANT-PRESSURE BOOSTERPAQ PUMP SYSTEM is a high-volume, variable-speed pump station ideal for multiple, commercial and industrial uses including utility water supply, food processing, water treatment and irrigation of golf courses or...

This hydronic pump zone control station.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THIS HYDRONIC PUMP ZONE CONTROL STATION is pre-assembled to provide zoning for radiant floor heating installations, DHW indirects, fan coils and fin tube convectors. Over 65 models are available offering either three-speed mixing or variable...

The double duty gas-fired water heater.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE DOUBLE DUTY GASFIRED WATER HEATER doubles as a space heater. It features a glass-lined storage tank connected to a glass-lined heat exchanger able to circulate water for space heating. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lochinvar CIRCLE...

The super-efficient N-084MC tankless water heater.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE SUPER-EFFICIENT N-084MC TANKLESS WATER HEATER delivers 93% thermal efficiency thanks to its new condensing technology. It features a primary heat exchanger made of copper, and a secondary made from stainless steel. [ILLUSTRATION...

This gas-fired cast-iron boiler.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THIS GAS-FIRED CAST-IRON BOILER is able to deliver from 61,000 to 252,000 Btuh. It features a single-pass design to maximizer heat transfer and fuel efficiency up to 84.3% AFUE for direct vent and 83.6% for natural draft models. The stainless...

A complete line of condensate neutralizing tubes.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... A COMPLETE LINE OF CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZING TUBES is now offered that is designed to raise the pH level of discharged condensate produced by high efficiency commercial and residential boilers and warm air furnaces. The tubes enable users to...

The model 231 multi-sense wet-to-wet differential pressure transducer.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE MODEL 231 MULTI-SENSE WET-TO-WET DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER is ideal for users who need to monitor control pump differential pressures, chiller or boiler differential pressure drops and flow measurement of gasses or liquids. It...

The ultra-force line of high-efficiency water heaters.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE ULTRA-FORCE LINE OF HIGH-EFFICIENCY WATER HEATERS is able to deliver 96% thermal efficiency. The line now includes an improved burner system with power from the top down, allowing for quieter operation and an enhanced rate of heat transfer....

The model 220-USW thermostatic mixing valve.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE MODEL 220-USW THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE is for single- or multiple-outlet point of use, or small hot water applications. It provides temperature control at the source and is offered with union connections. Designed for lavatories, sinks or...

Stainless steel thompson strainers.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... STAINLESS STEEL THOMPSON STRAINERS are designed to remove particles from cooling water, well water and other process water streams. Available in Type 304 and Type 316 stainless steel, the strainers feature a large conical screen. ...

The cyclone XHE commercial water heater.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE CYCLONE XHE COMMERCIAL WATER HEATER now features an intelligent control system with a large LCD display. The system delivers detailed information about water heater status, precise temperature control, detailed history logs of burner run...

The intelli-sense switch.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE INTELLI-SENSE SWITCH controls a sump pump with no moving mechanical parts by measuring water capacitance to direct the pump. A solid-state microprocessor is able to calculate how long the pump needs to run. The switch will set a cycle time...

The J-2512 typhoon trailer jet.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE J-2512 TYPHOON TRAILER JET now features an optional variable speed controller for the 400' capacity jet hose reel with electric rewind. It is able to deliver 12 GPM at 2,500 psi to blast lines clear of grease, sediment and debris in big...

The mesh clip system.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE MESH CLIP SYSTEM is a new "stand up" system that quickly and securely fastens PEX tubing to wire mesh. The system works with a single tool in one motion. Pressing down on the tool handle lifts the wire and applies the clip that fastens the...

The B-01078 pre-rinse spray valve.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE B-01078 PRE-RINSE SPRAY VALVE has a new spray pattern that provides low-flow with effective cleaning, using an average flow rate of 1.42 GPM and passing the ASTM test with and average cleanability rate of 26 seconds-per-plate or less. ...

The tikka XP hazloc led headlamp.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE TIKKA XP HAZLOC LED HEADLAMP is rated safe for use in Zone 2 (sproradic presence of gas). A pressure-equalizing membrane prevents accumulation of gas inside the battery compartment. It has two beam choices: flood beam for sharp proximity...

The persephone toilet.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE PERSEPHONE TOILET features a sophisticated, modern silhouette thanks to its one-piece design. Its compact elongated bowl occupies the same space as a round-front bowl. The ergonomically contoured seat fits seamlessly to the bowl and is...

The metal devil stud cutter circular saw blade.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE METAL DEVIL STUD CUTTER CIRCULAR SAW BLADE is a 14" carbide-tipped blade designed for cutting steel studs with clean, burr-free results. It has a specially-designed gullet that is extremely efficient at evacuating metal chips for faster...

Journeyman work gloves.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... JOURNEYMAN WORK GLOVES are available in medium, large and extra-large sizes. They feature a durable, supple, synthetic leather palm that gives the user a firm grip. Reinforced thumb, index finger and fingertips add protection, while contact...

The K-400 drain cleaner.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE K-400 DRAIN CLEANER has a fully-integrated wheeled cart for easy movement to and from the job site. An integrated stair-climbing frame design helps contractors transport the machine up and down stairs. The 1/3 HP motor spins cable at 190...

The biomass chimney line.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE BIOMASS CHIMNEY LINE includes a complete variety of pipes and fittings, in 3" and 4" diameters, including installation kits for every application. The line features heavy-gauge stainless steel flue and an outer casing of galvanized steel or...

The medora pull-out kitchen faucet.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE MEDORA PULL-OUT KITCHEN FAUCET has a sleek, high-arc silhouette and soft modern styling. It is available in hole-mount, and matches well with granite or other solid-surface countertops for a clean, upscale appearance. The single-lever...

The 1 9/16" spline shank rotary hammer.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE 1 9/16" SPLINE SHANK ROTARY HAMMER features a 12 amp motor that produces up to 460 RPMs for the most demanding jobs. A dual purpose function allows for "hammering only" or "rotation with hammering" for multiple applications. ...

This stainless-steel kitchen faucet.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THIS STAINLESS-STEEL KITCHEN FAUCET features ceramic disc cartridges for dependable operation, and the company's SpeedClean anti-lime system for long maintenance-free life. The high-arc spout swivels 360[degrees]. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

The vantage 300 welder/generator.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE VANTAGE 300 WELDER/GENERATOR features the reliable Deutz D2008L4 four-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine. The 1.6 L engine runs at 1,800 RPM and is rated at 24 HP. It can deliver a welding output of 300 amps at 32 volts, 100% duty cycle....

The millermatic 140 mig wire welder.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE MILLERMATIC 140 MIG WIRE WELDER features auto-set technology that automatically sets the wire feed speed and voltage to produce optimal results. It delivers smooth, spatter-free starts for better weld quality and less clean-up. ...

The transcape line of instant hot water dispensers.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE TRANSCAPE LINE OF INSTANT HOT WATER DISPENSERS is offered in hot/cool and hot-only models. The line is offered with chrome or satin nickel finishes that blend with nearly every kitchen aesthetic. It can deliver 200[degrees]F water on...

This progressing cavity grinder pump.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THIS PROGRESSING CAVITY GRINDER PUMP is designed to solve pressure sewer system needs. With flows up to 15 GPM and heads up to 240' TDH, the pump is offered in 1 HP and 2 HP models for new or retrofit sewer applications. It features...

The SP200 line of smart control valve positioners.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE SP200 LINE OF SMART CONTROL VALVE POSITIONERS can be fitted to any of the company's pneumatic direct actuators. Installation is simplified by the absence of mechanical linkages between valve, stem and positioner. Local calibration and...

The innoflex water connector.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE INNOFLEX WATER CONNECTOR is available in cut-to-length and nut-by-nut configurations for quick and easy installation. Unlike copper, the tube can be bent and installed without special tools. It presents a professional, elegant appearance...

The 1 1/2 HP 18S series sewage ejector pump.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE 1 1/2 HP 18S SERIES SEWAGE EJECTOR PUMP is designed to handle wastewater containing materials up to 2" in diameter. It includes a 3" FNPT discharge with a maximum head of 64'. Heavy-duty cast iron construction and stainless-steel hardware...

The stratos commercial wet rotor circulator.(PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2007... THE STRATOS COMMERCIAL WET ROTOR CIRCULATOR is an in-line circulator with an integrated VFD using ECM motor technology. It comes fully equipped with North American volute sizes and LED readouts in feet of head, not meters. It can deliver...

Bring residential fire sprinklers into the code.(EDITORIAL)
June 1, 2007... INSTALLING FIRE SPRINKLERS is a good idea that we've advocated for a long time. We've focused our discussions in the past on the victims of fires in unsprinklered buildings, and to us that meant the building occupants. Perhaps more than...