Contractor articles from September 2002

Contractor archives from September 2002

Texans open deluxe digs. (Industry News).(Houston Texans Reliant Stadium)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... HOUSTON -- It would tough to ask for a better rivalry. When the NFL's expansion Houston Texans played their first official game this month, it was against the Dallas Cowboys. And it would be tough to ask for a better stadium to play it in than...

California court deals blow to open-shop apprenticeship. (Industry News).(California Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... SACRAMENTO, CALIF. -- A California court has dealt a blow to an open-shop apprenticeship program run by the California Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors. The court ruled that the California Apprenticeship Council had not followed its own...

Hydronic survey: quality paramount.(heating equipment)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... WHEN readers of CONTRACTOR buy hydronic heating equipment, price is a small part of the equation. Quality, availability of the equipment and technical support from suppliers are much more important, according to a survey of our readers that was...

NFPA releases national building code. (Industry News).(National Fire Protection Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... QUINCY, MASS. -- The National Fire Protection Association upped the ante in the competition for national building code dominance July 19 when it released its first building code. NFPA's Standards Council issued NFPA 5000, Building Construction...

Kohler tub wins design award. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... KOHLER, WIS. -- Kohler Co.'s sok overflowing bath and laminar-flow bath filler received Gold and Silver Industrial Design Excellence Awards, respectively, from the Industrial Designers Society of America. Awarded in July at IDSA's national...

AMPAM downgraded after disappointing 2Q. (Industry News).(American Plumbing and Mechanical)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... NEW YORK -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services announced Aug. 19 that it has placed its single-"B"-plus corporate credit rating on American Plumbing & Mechanical on CreditWatch with negative implications following the company's announcement...

Retired couple exercises the radiant option. (Industry News).(Neil and Shirley Sullivan)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... JACKSON, N.J. -- After living in their comfortable new home here for a little more than a year, Nell and Shirley Sullivan can't believe that builders do not do more to promote radiant heat. "You'd think at this point they would be pushing...

Contractor infocus. (Industry News).(Yellow Pages advertising)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... CONTRACTOR INFOCUS Plumbers place high in Yellow Pages (ranked by number of references by consumers) Rank Type of business No. of annual references (millions) 1. Restaurants ...

Bush cuts tariffs on more steel imports. (Industry News).(George W. Bush)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush announced Aug. 22 that he would exclude another 178 imported steel product categories from the high protective tariffs that his administration had imposed in March (April, pg. 1). The latest...

Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO of Waco, Texas-based contracting franchiser Dwyer Group, has created Women in Trades to get women off welfare and into a career in plumbing.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... * Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO of Waco, Texas-based contracting franchiser Dwyer Group, has created Women in Trades to get women off welfare and into a career in plumbing. Dwyer-Owens enlisted the help of the quasi-governmental Heart of Texas...

Contractors working in Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland or Mercer Island, Wash., can now file their building permits online.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... * Contractors working in Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland or Mercer Island, Wash., can now file their building permits online. MyBuildingPermit. com is the first product of the E-Gov Alliance (www.eCityGov.net), a partnership among eastern...

Plumbing Contractors of America's 2002 conference will take place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto in conjunction with the International Sanitation and Heating event, Oct. 31-Nov. 2.
September 1, 2002... * Plumbing Contractors of America's 2002 conference will take place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto in conjunction with the International Sanitation and Heating event, Oct. 31--Nov. 2. PCA, a subgroup of the Mechanical Contractors...

The Political Action Committee of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association.
September 1, 2002... * The Political Action Committee of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association will sponsor a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. The reception will feature a silent auction and raffle with...

Elkay Products has donated more than 200 water fountains and coolers to the nonprofit The Storehouse of World Vision in Chicago.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... * Elkay Products has donated more than 200 water fountains and coolers to the nonprofit The Storehouse of World Vision in Chicago. The group acts as a clearinghouse for donated and surplus building products.

SEC charges Watts' Horne with insider trading. (Industry News).(Securities and Exchange Commission files complaint against Timothy P. Horne, formerly of Watts Industries)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. -- The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint against Timothy P. Home, former chairman and chief executive officer of Watts Industries, for alleged insider trading. The SEC claims that Horne made a profit...

BuildPoint to help EMCOR market 65 units to GCs. (Industry News).(general contractors)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... REDWOOD SHORES, CALIF. -- BuildPoint Corp., a software company that specializes in "provider relationship management" for the construction industry, in mid-August announced that EMCOR Group, one of the country's largest mechanical contractors,...

Consumers turning to Web for more home improvements. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... PALO ALTO, CALIF. -- Consumers increasingly are using the Internet to find and connect with local contractors and home-improvement specialists, according to new data released by Respond Networks. The latest findings indicate that consumers...

Defense picks IBC for military construction. (Industry News).(International Building Code)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... FALLS CHURCH, VA. -- The U.S. Department of Defense has selected the International Building Code as a primary reference in its Unified Facilities Criteria, the International Code Council announced. After a multiyear review, the guidance...

New book for bilingual jobsites. (Industry News).(Spanish-English phrasebook for contractors)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. -- With a new pocket-sized book, "English/Spanish For Painters and Contractors," contractors can translate hundreds of everyday English and Spanish construction terms quickly and accurately. Along with translating...

Fire marshals hope to learn lessons from 9/11. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... ALBANY, N.Y. -- The National Association of State Fire Marshals announced Aug. 26 that it has formed The Partnership for Safer Buildings to study the U.S. building codes and propose changes that will help protect the lives of people escaping...

PHCC and Enterprise to offer fleet services. (Industry News).(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association hires Enterprise Fleet Services to provide fleet management services)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... FALLS CHURCH, VA. -- Enterprise Fleet Services, a division of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association have signed an agreement for Enterprise to offer fleet management services to PHCC members....

Unique facility treats wastewater. (Industry News).
September 1, 2002... ATLANTA -- Fulton County, Georgia, in metro Atlanta, has opened its new Cauley Creek Water Reclamation plant, which uses ultra-filtration membrane technology. The unique facility is based on membrane bioreactor that will treat area wastewater...

Trades need schools more than ever. (Letters).
September 1, 2002... VIA E-MAIL--I was interested in Aneeta Brown's letter in the July issue of CONTRACTOR ("`Skinny and Pearl' not alone in their ignorance," pg. 13). I listened to a talk show years ago and the subject of vocational training came up. One of...

Permit process waste of time. (Letters).
September 1, 2002... VIA E-MAIL--Dave Yates' column in the July issue ("Permit regs hinder us," pg. 16) was so true it got me steaming. For 25 years I have been pulling permits on behalf of my company and steaming at the inefficiency. My favorite is the city...

When it's a jet it's a jet all the way. (Forum).(water jets useful for clearing clogged drains)
September 1, 2002... GEORGE BAUER of Bauer Plumbing in Pittsburgh says: "I don't know what we did before water jets. They just blow everything away." For grease, sand and ice, nothing clears the line faster than a jet. High-pressure water jets have been hot...

Too many still cook the books. (Schmitt On Management).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... ONE OF THE CURRENT hot-button subjects in the world of business is tied to the phrase "cooking the books." I can't imagine that there is a single businessperson in the nation who does not understand that this phrase involves the manipulation of...

The heat's on suppliers: quality, availability and technical support top contractors' list for hydronic purchases. (Hydronics Survey).
September 1, 2002... Product quality and availability are the most important factors when hydronic heating contractors make purchasing decisions, according to a recent survey conducted by CONTRACTOR. Following close behind in importance are technical support and...

Selecting the best leak detection equipment. (Eatherton On Hydronics).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... THIS IS THE LAST installment of three on leak detection. My two previous columns (July, pg. 18, and August, pg. 28) covered the search for a pinhole leak that had corroded four boilers. Although I didn't have to resort to my third method,...

Dispatching, liens and digital thumbnails. (Feldmans On Computers).(S2000WIN software for service companies)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... S2000WIN (www.S2000WIN. com, 800/643-1339) is a software package for service companies that dispatch workers in the field. The solution, which features an onscreen Dispatch Board (Dboard), tracks all customer work orders and data flow. The...

Is there any way to get out of a bid mistake? (McGreevy On Law).(bid withdrawal)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... IT IS INDEED the rare contractor who has never transposed a number or made another dumb mistake in the course of preparing a bid. The rush of bid day almost guarantees it. For public projects, this can mean forfeiture of a bid bond. For...

Annual gifts `improve' to beat tax collector. (Blackman On Taxes).(gift tax)
September 1, 2002... A COMMON ADDITION to the labels of many store-bought products is the word "improved." Well, this time the "product" is annual gifts and improved is the perfect word. Lifetime gifts--usually to younger family members--are one way to...

PM 101: assess your aptitude, mindset, potential. (Craig On Project Management).(self assessment)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... ARE YOU a field person who has aspirations to work your way up through the ranks to become a project manager? Are you a recent college graduate in a field somewhat applicable to management who aspires to run projects? Did you grow up working in...

Invensys moves Erie Controls back to U.S. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... LOVES PARK, ILL. -- Invensys Building Systems hosted an open house here July 31 for employees, customers, media and local officials to celebrate the company's decision to move its Erie Controls production line from Mexico back to the United...

Hacker licenses applicators for floor products. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. -- Hacker Industries has licensed two new applicators for its line of floor underlayments. Alaska-based Best Transit Mix will serve south central Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula installing the full line of Firm-Fill...

Inspectors need more training. (Letters).
September 1, 2002... VIA E-MAIL--Right on!! Dave Yates' column in the July issue ("Permit regs hinder us," pg. 16) was indeed the case for contractors obtaining permits and being inspected by "inspectors without a clue." We hold New Jersey plumbing and electrical...

Filtration very specialized business. (Letters).
September 1, 2002... VIA E-MAIL--Love the magazine--great stuff, fast, easy to read, but Robert Mader's article, "Unclogging the filtration business" (July, pg. 15), and Bob Miodonski's Editorial about integrity (July, pg. 36) draw from the same well, so to speak....

Hole in a check valve? (Letters).
September 1, 2002... VIA E-MAIL--My friend and I have been having a "heated" debate about an old Dave Yates' column in which he described putting a check valve in the return end of the loop at the water heater. Our confusion is over the point of drilling a hole in...

American Standard has big quarter.(financial results)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- American Standard Cos. Inc. in mid-July announced second-quarter record sales of $2.09 billion that were up 2% from the same period a year ago. The company generated $150 million in free cash flow, a second-quarter record....

CMS Mechanical Service. (Contractors).(promotes Tom Volmert)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... CMS Mechanical Service, headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., has promoted Tom Volmert to area service manager for central Florida operations.

Comfort Systems USA. (Contractors).(announces management appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Comfort Systems USA has announced two new management appointments. Milburn Honeycutt has been named senior vice president/finance. He has served as the company's controller since 1997. Julie Shaeff has been named vice president and controller....

Comfort Group. (Contractors).(names account executives)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Karen H. Kirby, Raymon A. Jolly II, Ryan C. Moore and Constance Poff have been named account executives representing the Comfort Group in the Southeast. Kirby, who has been with the company since 1998, previously represented the service...

CAL-AIR. (Contractors).(appoints Mark Sampaio regional vice president for central California)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Mark Sampaio was named CAL-AIR regional vice president for central California. He joined the company in 1987.

Piping Industry Progress and Education Fund. (Contractors).(announces 2002 board of directors)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Piping Industry Progress and Education Fund has announced its 2002 board of trustees. Serving his first term as president is Mark Coleman of Coleman Plumbing. Bryan DeWitt of W.D. Manor Mechanical Contractors is filling the role of vice...

Climate Design Systems. (Contractors).(hires Luanne Little as sales coordinator)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Luanne Little has been hired as a sales coordinator by Climate Design Systems of Haverhill, Mass.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen. (Contractors).(Doug Dwyer appointed director-at-large by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Doug Dwyer, president of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, by Worldwide was appointed a director-at-large by the national Association of the Remodeling Industry for the 2002-2003 term. He will serve on the association's national board of directors.

A.O. Smith. (Manufacturers).(appoints Arthur W. Pellerin human resources manager of McBee plant)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... A.O. Smith has named Arthur W. Pellerin as human resources manager of its McBee, S.C., plant. Two management appointments have been made at the company's Ashland City, Tenn., facility. Keith Auville has been named plant manager. Terry W....

Lochinvar Corp. (Manufacturers).(announces promotions and appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Lochinvar Corp. has promoted Joel Usery to vice president/finance. He has more than 25 years of experience in financial management, the last five spent with Lochinvar as director of finance and company controller. John Wyatt has been appointed...

Uponor Wirsbo. (Manufacturers).(appoints Alan Larson to Aquasafe brand manager)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Unponor Wirsbo has promoted Alan Larson to Aquasafe brand manager. He has been with the Aquasafe team since September 2001 as design manager.

La-Co Industries. (Manufacturers).(promotes Patrick Esposito)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... La-Co Industries has promoted Patrick Esposito to marketing and Web solutions manager for the company's plumbing division. Before joining La-Co, Esposito worked with A.O. Smith as direct marketing manager for that company's parts service...

Hydtrotrols 5000 Series water hammer arresters. (editor's choice).
September 1, 2002... HYDTROTROLS 5000 SERIES WATER HAMMER ARRESTERS are built entirely of stainless steel. Heavy duty balanced expansion bellows internally absorb the hydrostatic shock pressure occurring in water lines. These bellows are both pneumatically and...

The axiom line of water-source heat pumps. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE AXIOM LINE OF WATER-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS now includes this 20-ton water-to-water pump that can be used in applications such as radiant heat, fan coil systems or fresh air ventilation systems. Its compact design will fit through a 36" doorway....

Circulation heaters. (Products).
September 1, 2002... CIRCULATION HEATERS are offered in more than 5,000 different configurations with capacities from .1 kW to 1.9 MW. The heaters may be single- or multi-zoned in sizes up to 36" in diameter for heating gasses, steam or liquids. The pipe body is...

The Spirotop automatic air vent. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE SPIROTOP AUTOMATIC AIR VENT has a low-profile and a high-compression valve mechanism that combine to produce a leak-resistant high point vent that is suitable for a wide variety of applications. It resists dirt particles and sudden pressure...

Sanitary stainless steel drop-in bowls. (Products).
September 1, 2002... SANITARY STAINLESS STEEL DROP-IN BOWLS are designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern medical facilities. Offered in either 20 gauge or extra-thick 18 gauge, they feature a highlighted bowl rim and full hand-blended finish. Top-mount...

Automatic grease interceptors. (Products).
September 1, 2002... AUTOMATIC GREASE INTERCEPTORS are designed to keep large amounts of pipe-clogging fats, oils and grease from entering the city's sanitary sewer system. They are ideal for grocery stores, restaurants, quick serve markets and convenience stores....

The SP160 digital solar panel meter. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE SP160 DIGITAL SOLAR PANEL METER does not require any external power source. Its compact size (4.5" X 1.125" X .625") allows it to be installed in tight areas. It has a temperature range of -58[degrees]F to 158[degrees]F with a +/-1...

The Efficiency + Residential gas boiler. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE EFFICIENCY + RESIDENTIAL GAS BOILER is ideal for residential or light commercial use. This high-efficiency, direct-vent unit has a standard two-stage burner that matches output to demand, delivering an 84% AFUE. Lochinvar CIRCLE...

The TE6-S rotary hammer drill. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE TE6-S ROTARY HAMMER DRILL is ideal for drilling anchor and through-holes in concrete and masonry. It features a quick-release chuck that allows for quick changes between 1/2" keyed and keyless chucks. The drill is lightweight with oversized...

The Quad-Flo bypass valve. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE QUAD-FLO BYPASS VALVE is a four-way, two-position valve made of solid brass. It features Teflon seals to ensure a smooth, positive operating action. A single two-position handle requires an easy 90[degrees] turn for full service to bypass....

Chem-Caulk 2000 Ultimate Formula sealant. (Products).
September 1, 2002... CHEM-CAULK 2000 ULTIMATE FORMULA SEALANT contains no isocyanates, has very low odor and very low volatile organic compounds content, making it ideal for working in environmentally sensitive conditions. The sealant retains its performance...

The XR-Series appliance stub-out fitting. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE XR-SERIES APPLIANCE STUB-OUT FITTING is packaged with its own brass female fitting for ready connection with the gas main and gas appliance. The fitting can be mounted on the wall or floor and does not require a separate steel coupling. ...

Stainless steel boiler return systems. (Products).
September 1, 2002... STAINLESS STEEL BOILER RETURN SYSTEMS are now available with range capacities from 8 gal. to 50 gal. with other types offered for 1 gal. to 500 gal. uses. They are offered in both space-saving vertical standing and horizontally positioned...

The Slant 100 angle meter. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE SLANT 100 ANGLE METER provides fast one-hand measurement for verification of rise and angles. It features a large bubble vial and an easy-to-read scale. A thumb-screw knob rotates the bubble vial and scale for measurement. It is ideal for...

The Floodstopper system. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE FLOODSTOPPER SYSTEM is a water leak detection system that provides protection against flooding due to internal plumbing failures and accidental overflows by automatically shutting off the water supply upon detection of a leak. It consists...

The Pipefast tool. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE PIPEFAST TOOL quickly secures pipe to wood. It works with copper, CPVC and PEX piping, and will not split or damage pipes. It works with one hand, just like a staple gun. No hammer is required, and the tool reaches easily into tight spaces....

Automix 20 temperature control. (Products).
September 1, 2002... AUTOMIX 20 TEMPERATURE CONTROL is designed to actuate 3-way or 4-way Termomix valves for radiant floor heating and new or retrofit radiator or fin-tube baseboard applications. It features night setback and includes all adjustments for minimum...

The Staccato stainless steel sink. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE STACCATO STAINLESS STEEL SINK has sleek, artistic lines that are commonly found in cast iron or vitreous china designs. It includes four designs in the following configurations: double offset basin; double equal basin; single basin; and an...

The T10/T11 Series 3/4" disc thermostats. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE T10/T11 SERIES 3/4" DISC THERMOSTATS provide control and protection for a variety of applications. They are ideally suited for use in high-power home applications such a dryers, dishwashers, water heaters and solar heaters. They feature...

Solid surface Sloanstone sinks. (Products).
September 1, 2002... SOLID SURFACE SLOANSTONE SINKS are durable and easy to maintain. They are designed to withstand heat, stains and chemical damage and are offered in a wide range of colors. They are designed for use with the company's Optima electronic sensor...

The natural gloss bath alcove. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE NATURAL GLOSS BATH ALCOVE is a three-panel wall system made of a compression-molded composite material. It is offered in three molded-in solid colors and seven granite colors--there is no coating to chip or crack. The unit can be installed...

The Venice kitchen sink. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE VENICE KITCHEN SINK combines the luxury of extra-deep double basins with the strength of the Secure-Lok mounting system. It features composite construction for a lighter, quieter and more durable sink. Briggs CIRCLE 122 ON INQUIRY...

The L Connection Network Commercial Control. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE L CONNECTION NETWORK COMMERCIAL CONTROL can combine the controls for a building's HVAC system, sprinklers, lights and security all into a single control package. A heartbeat LED conveniently displays the controller's operation status. Up to...

The ATW-Series water conditioner. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE ATW-SERIES WATER CONDITIONER employs a twin media tank designed to achieve highly effective water treatment in 24-hour demand applications such as car washes, laundromats, restaurants and boiler feeds. It offers flow rates to 40 gpm, while...

An extensive line of construction adhesives. (Products).
September 1, 2002... AN EXTENSIVE LINE OF CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVES is now color-coded and job-specific for clear distinction and fast, easy selection. All offer exceptional holding power and require little to no bracing. They provide a permanent, waterproof bond to a...

The PT878 transport Ultrasonic Flow Meter. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE PT878 TRANSPORT ULTRASONIC FLOW METER uses XML, a universal format for structured documents and data to make available translation files in English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Castilian Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Portuguese,...

The model DS01 flow meter. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE MODEL DS01 FLOW METER operates through the use of a spring-loaded float mechanism. The relative rate of flow is indicated by etched marking on the sight glass and through the use of a reed contact mounted outside the meter in a sealed...

The series MI cast iron residential boiler. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE SERIES MI CAST IRON RESIDENTIAL BOILER is fully packaged and ready to install. This atmospheric, gas-fired hot water boiler is designed for natural draft use with a conventional chimney. It can fire either natural or LP gas. It is available...

The Speedrooter 91. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE SPEEDROOTER 91 features a durable design with a frame braced at key stress points. The rooter has power cable feed that drives 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" cables. It is light and maneuverable enough for one person to load it in and out of a truck....

The Comfort Set 90 Series thermostat. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE COMFORT SET 90 SERIES THERMOSTAT is system-selectable for single stage, multi-stage and heat pump applications, eliminating the need to stock multiple models of thermostats and sub-bases. Features include seven independent day programming;...

Directsense tox. (Products).
September 1, 2002... DIRECTSENSE TOX allows the user to mix and match up to five gas sensors (plus temperature) from a choice of nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide, ethylene oxide, oxygen, ammonia, chlorine, carbon...

Turbo torch extreme acetylene tips. (Products).
September 1, 2002... TURBO TORCH EXTREME ACETYLENE TIPS reduce brazing time and associated "wait time," reducing labor costs. Swirl combustion technology uses acetylene/air mixtures to create an exceptionally hot flame. All tips come with a three-year replacement...

The OYS 316 stainless steel Y-strainer. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE OYS 316 STAINLESS STEEL Y-STRAINER has a working temperature of 446[degrees]F and a working pressure of 300 psi. Manufactured of ASTM-A351-CF8M body, bonnet and screen with a PTFE packing and joint gasket, the strainer is available in 1/4"...

The Aquaspec food service faucet line. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THE AQUASPEC FOOD SERVICE FAUCET LINE includes pre-rinse units, pot fillers, sink and service sink faucets, retractable hose reels and glass fillers. Accessories, such as pre-rinse hose assemblies and self-closing pre-rinse valves, are also...

This adjustable anti-siphon toilet tank fill valve. (Products).
September 1, 2002... THIS ADJUSTABLE ANTI-SIPHON TOILET TANK FILL VALVE adjusts from 9" to 14" with a simple 1/4 turn to fit most toilet tanks. Unlike competitive units that must be removed from the tank in order to be adjusted, this valve can be raised or lowered...