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PlumbingEPA releases final specification for showerheadsWASHINGTON — EPA released a final specification for showerheads on March 4, 2010. ... PVC maker sued for pipe failuresLOS ANGELES — Nevada, Virginia, Delaware, Tennessee, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and 39 other California municipalities and water districts have joined a whistleblower lawsuit seeking millions of dollars in damages from JM Eagle and its former parent company, Formosa Plastics Corp. (USA), for supplying PVC water and sewer pipes that the suit alleges the manufacturer knew were substandard.... Commercial water heater has unique featuresMONTGOMERY, ALA. — Rheem Water Heaters has released a new commercial water heater under the Rheem-Ruud name with some interesting features in terms of the heat exchanger design and controls. ... ACTE Joins Sponsors of 2010 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor WorkshopDES PLAINES, ILL. ¯ The HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop, which will focus on advancing green mechanical concepts, is pleased to welcome the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) as a new sponsor. The 2010 Workshop will be held March 24-26 at the National Conference Center, Lansdowne, Va. ... Is there a silver lining?The current state of the national (and international) economy is anemic, at best. The prolonged recession (depression?) has sapped almost every ounce of life from the construction trades. I am amazed and dismayed at the toll it has taken here in the Southwest, and can imagine that the rest of the country is faring just as poorly.... 1.6 ULF to 1.28 HET upgrade concernsMike, a plumbing engineer, writes, "Hello Mr. Yates. I’ve been commissioned to perform water-efficiency audits at several facilities in the area, which is to include recommendations for toilet and urinal replacement/retrofits. Most of these facilities are currently equipped with 1.0-gpf urinals and 1.6-gpf toilets.... ITT and Mercy Corps Collaborate to Provide Safe Water and Sanitation to Earthquake Victims in HaitiITT Corporation announced today that through its partnership with Mercy Corps, the company is donating five portable water treatment systems in Haiti.... America's Sewer-Hero Makes National DebutMr. Sewer - the nation's newest sewer and drain franchise - to launch expansion plans at trade expo.... Gerber Plumbing Fixtures enhances marketing departmentGerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC is pleased to announce Kevin McJoynt’s promotion to vice president of marketing.... The PAT750XT-18 V. Crimping ToolThe PAT750XT-18 V. Crimping Tool s 25% faster than the company's previous model.... The SeeSnake Microreel L100 Inspection SystemThe SeeSnake Microreel L100 Inspection System is complete, compact and portable.... Mr. Rooter on 2nd Annual “AllBusiness AllStar Franchises” ListMr. Rooter is on the 2nd Annual “AllBusiness AllStar Franchises” list compiled by Dun & Bradstreet’s subsidiary AllBusiness.com... Orlando Joins T Brass as Business Development ManagerT Brass has announced the addition of Mike Orlando as Business Development Manager.... Susan Kennedy joins the American Society of Plumbing EngineersIndustry veteran Susan Kennedy has joined the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) as the Society’s Director of Marketing.... Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Names New Director of Strategy and TechnologyPMI has announced that David Hagopian has joined the organization as Director of Strategy and Technology.... Papal permit trumps plumbing codeHey Gene, I need half a plumbing permit for a double-bowl sink! Gene was Eugene Witmer, the York City plumbing inspector at the time, and we were installing a special plumbing fixture. I wanted to give my friend Gene a bit of a hard time — in a friendly manner — about this fixture. Two drains for two bowls in a single fixture... Mr. Waterheater opens in Denver, Clarksville, Tenn.PITTSBURGH — The Mr. Waterheater jingle will soon be heard in Denver as Pat Quinlan, owner of Coffman & Company, opens Mr. Waterheater franchise No. 6 and Neal and Ron Morton, owners of Morton Mechanical, open the seventh Mr. Waterheater franchise in Clarksville, Tenn.... PHCC–National Association Announces Departure of Executive Vice PresidentThe PHCC-NA has announced that Dwight “Ike” Casey will be leaving the position of Executive Vice President. ... Raypak Water Heaters/Boilers Certified Low LeadRaypak has announced that effective January 1, 2010, all copper finned tube water heaters and/or boilers manufactured to heat potable water will be certified to meet California’s new low lead requirements.... Davenport named Executive Director of marketing for Sloan ValveSherry Davenport has been appointed Executive Director of Marketing for Sloan Valve Company.... |
Yates on Plumbing
Plumbing authority Dave Yates writes a monthly column for Contractor Magazine offering a wealth of plumbing information, from tips, advice, and best practices, to real-life stories of his experience in the plumbing business.
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