October 31st, 2008
Issue 10 Volume 7
96 Pages in 4 Sections
EXCLUSIVE ISH COVERAGE!
2009 INDUSTRY SOURCEBOOK INSIDE!
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Luke Miller Joins CSA
of Georgia
CSA of Georgia is
pleased to announce the
recent appointment of Luke
Miller to Manufacture Representative for Western and
South Georgia. Johnny
Cole, managing partner, is
excited to have such an energetic and dedicated team
player. Luke is traveling his
territory, and is enjoying
meeting his customers and
looks forward to building
lasting relationships with
them.
Luke, a graduate of the
University of South Carolina,
began his career in the industry in 2004 and on August 1, 2008 he joined CSA
of Georgia. Luke recently
stated that CSA is a great
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Albany Winnelson is
pleased to announce that on
September 25, 2008 they
held their 26th Anniversary
at 2150 Gillionville, Albany,
GA . Ever y year Albany
PMA President Ron Kikta presents Chip Greene with the Lee
Greene Memorial Cup
PMA held its Fall Memorial Golf Tournament Monday October 20th at Laurel
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was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and now resides
in
Fayetteville, GA
where he has
lived for the past
25 years. In his
spare time, Les
enjoys playing
tennis, pool, and
watching football.
You may contact Les Dooley
at Southern Pipe
and Supply Company at
770-228-4045.6
Prier Products Inc. is
pleased to announce its appointment of McKee-Nix as
their exclusive representative for Georgia. “Prier continues to find the best
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PMA Holds Fall Memorial
Golf Tournament
McKee-Nix Representing
Les Dooley Joins Southern Prier Products in Georgia
Pipe & Supply in Griffin
Southern Pipe and Supply Company in Griffin, GA
is excited to announce the recent
hire of Les Dooley
to Outside Sales
Representative.
Les is a 37 year
veteran of the industry and joined
Southern Pipe on
October 13, 2008.
He recently stated
that what he enjoys most about
the company is, “The family
oriented atmosphere.” Les
Winnelson holds a anniversary celebration to show
appreciation to their customers. Approximately 250
people were in attendance,
manufacturer’s representatives to service the Engineering community, our
Wholesale customers and
their Plumbing contractors.”
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Springs Golf Club. PMA
would like to thank the folCONTINUED on PAGE 5A
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Jack Morgan
Editor and Publisher
Greetings Joe the
Plumber! Have you heard
that lately? Well, I think
there’s quite a few of us, I’m
Jack the Plumbing News
guy eh? Well, by the time
you read this the election
will be over. I hope. Let’s just
pray it will go in a good direction for all of us and there
will be good things ahead.
We’re a great country and
things always get better. We
can only go up from here.
As we go into fall, I would
like all our readers to contact me if you have any
news. Even though research
shows a weak economy is a
crucial time for a good marketing strategy, many companies tend to cut back on
advertising. If you watch the
tube, surf the net or pick up
a newspaper, you will see
many leading companies
increase their ad buys during a down turn, mostly new
Albany Winnelson Hosts
26th Anniversary
P.O. Box 68
Bethlehem, Georgia 30620
Gary Armour of Armour Services, Harry Harrington of Stasco
Mechanical, Ted Zurn of Zurn Plumbing
THE PIPELINE
Georgia Plumbing News
The Plumbing News
Attends the 2008 ISH Show
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Gainesville Winnelson Hosts Golf &
Fishing Tournament in Florida
Big Fish Winner Mike Murrow of DEI
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THE GEORGIA PLUMBING NEWS
P.O. Box 68 Bethlehem, Georgia 30620
Phone 770-207-1197 Fax 770-868-1856
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The Georgia Plumbing News is a monthly publication of Morgan
Publishing Company. The publisher does not assume responsibility
for statements made by advertisers and reports opinions by dealers,
suppliers and manufacturers as quoted. The advertising and copy
deadline for the next issue is November21st, 2008. All contents are
copyright 2008 by Morgan Publishing Company.
Gainesville Winnelson
would like to announce that
they recently hosted golf and
fishing tournament at The
Inns at Wildwood in Tallahassee, FL. Over 50 people
were in attendance, including vendors such as AO
Smith, GA Bathware, Insick,
Artor, and Price Fister. The
fishing tournament was held
on September 25, 2008 and
the largest fish was caught
by Greg Summers, catching
a 200lb. White Tip Shark.
The golf tournament was
held on September 26,
2008. The 1st place winners
included Gary Fortue, Doug
Holland, Bill Holland, and
Matt Archer; Pink suede golf
shoes were awarded.
Gainesville Winnelson would
like to thank all who attended
the event and would like to
extend a special thank you
to the sponsors, and they
look forward to seeing all of
you next year.6
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Luke Miller
place to work with great
people.
Luke grew up in York,
SC, but now resides in Atlanta with his beautiful wife
Mollie Miller. In his free
time, Luke enjoys watching
South Carolina football.
You may contact Luke at
CSA of Georgia at 770-6885445.6
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THE PIPELINE
product and image ads. The
Wall Street Journal and the
Harvard business review
both back these business
philosophies. Many of you
may consider promo advertising. We here at the Plumbing News are here to assist
you and help with all your
advertising and promotions
as we go into 2009
Please don’t forget to
attend your local PHCC,
PMA and ASPE meetings.
You can find the dates in our
calendar on page 4B. Some
fantastic events coming up
are the ASPE Atlanta Chapter Product Show on November 10th and the R&R Superior Plumbing Annual Charity golf tournament. Feel free
to
contact
me
at
plbgnews@aol.com
or
404.816.6523 and remember please support our advertisers as we could not
publish without them. I hope
you all have a wonderful
Thanksgiving and God Bless
America!6
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McKee Nix
stated Scott Livingston,
Sales Manager at Prier.
“McKee Nix is a great fit for
Prier. They provide tremendous experience and have
the right sales team to make
Prier Products a market
leader in Georgia.” McKee
Nix is headquartered in the
Atlanta area and has 6 outside reps that provide tremendous coverage of the
state.What made this
agency so attractive to Prier
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Winnelson
including vendors such as
MTI, Benson and Vance,
Delta, AO Smith, Brass
Craft, Sioux Chief Plumbing, Lasco, and many other
fine vendors. Carol’s Sausage and Meats catered
the event with Sausage
dogs, Angus Beef Burgers,
Cake, Ice Cream, and
were the tremendous referrals that were given by customers, other manufacturers
and even other rep agencies
within their territory. Their
mission is to provide customer service, marketing
and technical expertise with
the highest level of honesty,
integrity and professionalism in the industry. To learn
more about McKee Nix,
please go to www.
mckeenix.com. All Prier Representatives can be located
at Prier’s website at
www.prier.com.6
other fine foods. Albany
Winnelson gave away 50
door prizes that included,
Hand Tools, Hunting Jackets, and several ot her
sporting good items. Albany Winnelson would like
to thank all that attended the
event.
For further information on
Albany Winnelson, you may
contact them at 229-8888088.6
Letters to the Editor
.
Dear Georgia Plumbing News Team,
Thank you for your support and assistance in reporting our 26th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday September 25th. Jack Morgan always does a good job and
we appreciate his public relations with our customers. May
god bless you all.
Larry Price
Albany Winnelson Staff
Jack,
Tommy Warbington was kind enough to send this to
me. As I mentioned this fable hung in the coffee area at
Apex Supply on Button Gwinnett Drive for over 25 years.
Leonard Rodbell referred to it often when the so called
experts would tell us the economy was bad. If you look
closely in the bottom right hand corner it says that this
fable appeared in American Metal Market January 15, 1958.
Rick F. Stewart
President
Manufacturers' Agents & Distribution Services, LLC
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Industry Friends Rally
for Lynn Pasek
Lynette & Stephen John Pasek
The First annual motorcycle benefit ride for “ A
heart for Lynnette” was
held on September 13,
2008.
The motorcycle ride
began at Little River
Sports Bar and Grill “on
Lake Altoona” and up to
Fort Mountain State Park
and back to Little River
Sports Bar and Grill. Four
Thousand dollars in proceeds was raised to benefit “A heart for Lynnette”.
Lynnette Pasek and her
family would like to express great gratitude to
those who attended the
event and a warm and
special thank you to the
individuals in the plumbing industr y who sponsored the event, without
them it would not have
been possible.
For those of you who
may not be familiar with
Lynnette Pasek, her late
husband, Steven Pasek
was an integral part of the
plumbing industry.
Please feel free to visit
the family’s website at
w w w. f r eew e b s / c u l l e n j
.com.6
PHCC Partners with Isuzu For
Discounted Truck-Buying
Members of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) can now get a
special discount on Isuzu N
series and GMC/Chevy W
series trucks. This exciting
program allows members to
take advantage of fleet discounts normally associated
with larger fleets. Whether a
company operates one truck
or 100, PHCC members are
entitled to this special pricing.
“This is an excellent benefit for our members that use
medium-duty trucks to save
money on their transportation
costs,” said PHCC’s Membership Director Cindy Sheridan.
“We are delighted to offer
special pricing on America’s
number one-selling low-cab
forward truck so that members can enhance the overall
efficiency and profitability of
their businesses.”
The Isuzu low-cab forward
trucks have been America’s
number-one best seller in this
category since 1986. They
are known for dependability,
low cost of operation, smooth
handling, visibility and ease of
maintenance. For more information, visit http://www.
isuzucv.com/.
The Isuzu special discount
program is just one of the
many money-saving benefits
available to PHCC members.
For a complete list of preferred service providers, call
(800)533-7694.6
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PMA Golf
lowing Premiere Sponsors
who helped make this event
a success: Fulton Plumbing,
Northwest Plumbing, Plumbing Distributors Inc. and
Rick Hendrick Chevrolet.
Once again the PMA members came out in force to
play that last round of golf
on a rather cold morning.
Luckily by mid day the
weather broke and it was
another gorgeous fall day in
Georgia. PMA can not
stress enough, how fortunate we are, to have the
member participation we do
at these events. Fund raising is an important part of
keeping the Association financially viable and our
members always come
through for us even in hard
economic times like these.
Thank you again for all your
support.
PMA also used this occasion to memorialize a
plumber who contributed
greatly to the profession.
This year we are proud to
dedicate the Hennessey
Cup to Lee Greene, Jr. Mr.
Greene joins the ranks of
previous Hennessey Cup
honorees: Ed Hennessey,
Les Wysong, Ronnie Barber
and Tommy Stansell. PMA
President Ron Kikta presented the Hennessey Cup
to Lee Greene’s son Chip
Greene. The Hennessey
Cup will reside at the office
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Guest Editorial
By Andrew B. Ward
The State of Tennessee
has a problem. We, as a
State, use more than our
fair share of energy to heat
our water, light, heat and
cool our homes and businesses compared to our
neighboring states.
Tennessee’s Governor,
Phil Bredsen to his credit,
is trying to do something
about that sad figure. The
Governor has commissioned an energy task
force to look into trying to
find solutions to these energy use problems.
The task force is broken
down into working groups,
one of which deals with
residential energy issues.
Invited to speak before
these working groups are
architects, engineers, technology companies, utilities,
environmentalist, and even
plumbing and HVAC contractors.
I along with other contractors spoke and answered questions posed to
us from the working group.
The task force wanted to
know how to make homes
more energy efficient and
how to change attitudes
about energy use by Tennesseans.
Many great ideas were
shared and great questions
asked in this effort by the
moderator and panel. Of
those ideas, many pertain
to our trade.
Geothermal got a fair
share of mentions. Asked
about why more people re
not going toward geothermal, most agreed it was initial cost and misunderstanding about the application.
All of it broke down into
a few problems with retrofitting older homes with energy saving systems,
upfront cost, incentives
and a lack of knowledge.
Most of the buying public
have no idea how long it
will take to pay out one of
these units with savings.
There is not much in the
way of a cost / payback
comparison with the higher
energy cost.
The lack of knowledge
of this and what is even out
there for homeowners to install, most agreed keeps
the market small.
Along with these issues,
the lack of incentive money
or t ax credits keeps
homeowners from being rewarded for spending extra
upfront money. Back in the
70’s, the heyday of solar
water heaters, TVA incentives drove the market on
mos t all of t hose purchases. We need tax and
utility credits to encourage
homeowners to purchase
more expensive equipment.
The lack of suppliers
carrying solar water heating systems and a lack of
trained installers was a
subject that was fleshed
out. Tankless water heaters was another subject.
The tankless and other
high efficient water heating
system benefits need to be
promoted
more
so
homeowners are more informed of their energy savings and as such, how they
save money.
And something I was not
aware of is the problems
for electric utilities when
electric tankless water
heaters are in their grid.
Apparently, the utilities
lines and transformers will
not handle many of these
on a street because of
peak load and the extra
power these units use.
These ideas were part
of the retro-fit discussion.
The working group also
wanted to know what the
participants’ thoughts were
on how to get builders and
t heir clients to build
greener homes.
One of the things that
was given a fair amount of
attention was the fact that
codes inspections were not
state wide but spotty at
best.
I think the task force is
starting to see what the
lack of codes enforcement
and licensed contractors
can cost. It effects the use
of energy as well as public
safety. The cost of fuel is
driving us all to smaller
cars. The cost of the energy our homes and businesses use and the water
we waste will drive us all
towards these new technologies.
Are you ready? Have
you learned how to install
the latest energy saving
systems, tankless water
heaters, geothermal HVAC
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units. Do you know how to
save your customer s
money on their water bills
and protect our limited
water resources. You had
better be ready because its
coming. You can watch
from the sidelines or you
can be a player and help
solve a growing problem.
All of the plumbing ven-
dors need to gear up as
well.
Educate us on your
product lines that save energy and water. Start looking into solar water heating, no one is carrying solar yet, we need to gear up
with solar. Then all of need
to keep on our legislators
to strengthen codes and li-
cense enforcement here in
the State of Tennessee to
keep professionals at work
solving these energy and
water issues.
Professional plumbing
contractors and suppliers can
be a big part of solving the
energy issues. We are on the
front lines, and we can be a
front line player. Get ready!6
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Scenes from the 2008 ISH Show in Atlanta, Georgia
Ken Nijaya and Dawn Qualley of IAPMO R&T
Clair Flaten of Re-Bath
Chuck Stoebe and Jon Arlien of Lasco
Keith Stevens and Bob Romano of Bad Dog Tools
Nick Tataseo, Jery Pan and Chris Martin of Noritz
Pete Marzec and Jim Pavesic of United Association of
Plumbers and Pipefitters
Sarah Kate and John Morally of MWI
Jeff Pratt of Globe Union, Clyde McCain of McCain
Sales, Tommy Price of Gerber, Mike Smith of McCain
Sales and Tom Crawford of Danze
Gary Stephens and Phillip Smith of Jomar
Monty Betts and Robert Martin of Viega
John Davis and Brian Marincov of Insinkerator
showing thier new Evolution Pro Series Disposal
Dick Nicholson and David Baker of John Q. Bullard
& Associates, Frank Stiebel of Stiebel Eltron
Dennis Bronson and Paul Hoppe of
Little Giant Pumps
John Weisman and Scott Kramer of Big John
Products
Jeannie Smith, Chris Whitney and Phyllis Fulgham of
Beneke Seats
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Scenes from the 2008 ISH Show in Atlanta, Georgia
Alan Hunley and Ronnie Holmes of Jim Benton &
Associates, Jack McDonald of Lasco, Steve West of
Jim Benton & Assoc., Rick Williamson of Lasco
Fittings and Jim Benton of Jim Benton & Assoc.
Dave Dunbar shows Mike McFarlane and Barry
Chaplan of Cowan Supply General Pipe Cleaners new
Mini Rooter
Wally Ash of Ash Plumbing, Chuck Carson of Carson
Plumbing, Jodi Wheeler and Jack Morgan
Ken Cornwall and Buddy Bullock show Proset's new
Whisper Quiet Shell Pipe
Jim Vild, Brad Sturgill, Mike Stemko, Paul and
Sharon Fallon of Fallon Plumbing Group (From
Australia) and Marci Fickel at Rigid Booth
Chuck McFall of CSA of FL, Fred Lanier of CSA,
Johnny Cole of CSA of GA, Ken "Hammer"
Alexander of CSA, Luke Miller of CSA of GA and
John McFall of CSA of FL
Andre Bergeron of M.A. Stewart shows new M.A.S.
Valve with Max-Air to George Biang and Steven
Chambers
Cary Wiley of Watts GA shows new products to Joe
and Veronica Spiecker of Cookeville Plumbing
Gary Armour of Armour Services, Harry Harrington
of Stasco Mechanical, Ted Zurn of Zurn Plumbing
Steve Ritsema, JohnCottrill, and Pat Medlen of
Liberty Pumps show Neal Pendergrass and Chris
Hicks of Pendergrass & Holder Plumbing Liberty's
new Omnivore Grinder
Tegon Stuart of Sioux Chief, Eric Schmid and Joy
Bissette of John Tew & Assoc., Joel Smert of Sioux
Chief and Mike Britt of John Tew & Assoc.
Vandiver Plumbing Crew stop by The Plumbing
News Booth
Billy Zimmerman of Charlotte Pipe with George and
Karen Raburn of Raburn & Raburn Plumbing
Michael Harris of Hubbard Enterprises shows Hunter
Botto of Botto Brothers Plumbing & Heating
Hubbard's new Remodel & Repair Shower/Tub
Solution
Joe Poskin of Prier Products, Allan Hundley, Steve
West, and Ronnie Holmes of Jim Benton & Assoc.,
Scott Livingston and Nick Manning of Prier Products
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
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Scenes from Cleveland Winnelson’s 16th Anniversary
Aaron McNally and Mike Dinsmore of Dinsmore
Plumbing
Chris Cotton (R) shows American Standard, Woodford
and Watco products to Benson Cantrell of Benson
Cantrell Plumbing
Randal Black, Doug Franklin, Johnny Franklin, Phil
Hogan and Duane Rice
Hundreds of contractors showed up to celebrate
Mike Dinsmore of Dinsmore Plumbing checks out
new Moen Products shown by Scott Warfell and new
Zoeller and Apollo Valves shown by Clint Rusden
Doug Shubert, Chris Cotton of Cotton & Welsh
Matt, Christian, Crystal McIntyre of Mac-In-Tyre
Plumbing
Ron Dockery of Ron’s Plumbing, Emily and Matt
Pruitt of Pruitt Electric and Contracting
The Star Band was on hand for the Celebration
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Stanley VIRAX Launches World-Class
Hand-Held Pressing Machines
Launched June 7, 2008 at
the 33rd annual Southern
California Plumbing, Heating
and Cooling Industry Trade
Show, Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, Calif., these hand-held devices
represent a reasonably
priced, high-performance alternative to conventional copper tube and PEX joining
methodologies. They further
signify the official entry of the
Stanley Industrial Tools Group
into the U.S. plumbing and
pipe trades segment, according to Don McIlnay, president
of Stanley Industrial Tools and
corporate vice president, The
Stanley Works.
"The M20+ and P20+ are
designed for commercial, industrial and institutional applications, especially compli-
cated and stressful jobsite
conditions," he explained. "Together, they represent the first
of what will become a comprehensive line of reliable,
efficient, world-class Stanley
VIRAX plumbing and pipe fitting tools."
He added, "It’s important
to note, these are not crossover Stanley products; they
are designed specifically for
the professional plumber and
mechanical contractor."
As described by Alan English, product manager for the
brand launch, the Stanley
VIRAX M20+ is a compact
pistol grip pressing machine
the size of a cordless drill.
Designed to crimp half-inch
to one-inch copper and 3/8inch to one-inch PEX tubing,
it features a master jaw configuration with interchangeable inserts – the first of its
kind in the United States – to
accommodate various tube
sizes. This revolutionary concept allows for quick, easy
change out without the need
to carry multiple jaws. Further,
New HOBO® LEED
Monitoring Kits
Onset Computer Corporation, the “HOBO” data logger company, today announced three new HOBO
LEED Monitoring Kits designed to help improve
building energy performance while generating
credits as specified in the
U.S. Green Building
Council’s LEED for Existing
Buildings Rating System.
Specifically, the new kits
enable facility managers,
building owners, contractors
and engineers to quickly
and easily measure and
document the following:
· Boiler/solar hot water
heater performance
· Rooftop HVAC system
efficiency
· Indoor Environmental
Quality
“The ability to accurately
measure and document systems performance in existing buildings has become
an increasingly important
aspect of the LEED-EB accreditation process,” said
Frank Deshaies, product
marketing manager for Onset. “At the same time,
people need continuouslyrecorded baseline data to
understand how, for example, an HVAC unit is performing over time in order to
make energy improvements.
The new HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits are extremely af-
it reduces the tool’s overall
weight – which, at just over
10 pounds, is already the
lightest in its class. The unit
also boasts a four-second
cycle time: the industry’s fastest. Additional features include a 180- degree rotating
head for ease of operation; an
electro-mechanical drive
mechanism for reduced maintenance; and a lithium-ion
battery that fully recharges in
30 minutes while providing a
45 percent improvement in
the number of cycles over
competitive products. The
P20+, also a pistol grip pressing tool, provides a copper
crimping capacity of half an
inch to two inches. Featuring
a 360-degree rotating head
for optimal reach and efficiency, its narrow profile
makes it ideal for tight spaces.
The P20+ is a battery-operated, electro-hydraulic unit
with variable speed advance
trigger. Its fully galvanized
jaws resist rust and corrosion,
and are held securely in place
by a mechanical locking pin.
fordable, easy-to-use solutions that address both of
these needs.”
HOBO LEED Monitoring
Kits are available in three
versions: a Boiler Monitoring Kit; a Rooftop HVAC System Monitoring Kit; and an
Indoor Environmental Quality Monitoring Kit. Each kit
includes HOBO data logger
hardware, HOBOware® Lite
graphing and analysis software, and associated sensors.
The HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits are available immediately from Onset, and
can be customized and purchased on the company’s
website
at
http://
www.onsetcomp.com/LEED.
Onset is a world leader
in portable data logging and
monitoring solutions based
on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The company’s HOBO
data logger and weather station products are used
around the world in a broad
range of monitoring applications, from verifying the performance of green buildings
and renewable energy systems to agricultural and
coastal research. Onset has
sold more than one million
data loggers since the
company’s founding in
1981.6
The P20+ works with the
XL and XL-C large diameter
systems from VIEGA® and
Elkhart Products Corporation
for applications requiring 2.5inch to four-inch copper and
bronze fittings.
"Compared to traditional
soldering and brazing methods, our new Stanley VIRAX
machines are significantly
more economical and efficient," stated English. "Residual fluid in the pipes is no
longer an issue, since the
technology relies on crimping
rather than heated liquid ferrous joints. For the same reason, applications are 100 percent leak free, guaranteed for
50 years. Plus, the safety and
insurance concerns associated with an open flame and
high-temperature soldering
and brazing materials are
non-existent; hence, the M20+
and P20+ reduce the risk of
accidents and can be used
without a burn permit. Finally,
the machines require little
training to successfully operate, meaning the learning
curve is essentially flat.
"Consequently, the time
and labor savings are phenomenal."
Moreover, the two ma-
chines are compatible with the
industry’s leading fitting systems, including Elkhart Products Corporation XPress®, the
VIEGA® ProPress® System
and NIBCO Press System®.
"Stanley is working directly
with these premier fitting manufacturers to ensure our tools
meet their stringent specifications," reported English.
"We’ve performed extensive
testing in the U.S. during the
last year, exposing the M20+
and P20+ to skilled plumbing
and mechanical industry professionals in a variety of commercial and industrial environments. Both have proven to
be very dependable and
amazingly fast."
Technology for the two
systems is supplied by
French tool manufacturer,
VIRAX, acquired by Stanley in
2006. A proven entity in the
European plumbing market
since 1920, VIRAX provides
the Stanley Industrial Tools
Group with the "presence,
product expertise and credibility necessary to successfully enter the U.S. marketplace," concluded McIlnay.
For more information
about Stanley VIRAX, visit
www.stanleyvirax.com.6
Blackberry Protection
The OtterBox 1935 BlackBerry®
Curve™ case now fits models from all
carriers, including the 8300, 8310, 8320
and 8330 Series smartphones. This
enclosure is slim, stylish and fully functional even through the case. Three layers of protection keep devices safe from
bumps, drops and dust. Ideal for
BlackBerry users in the construction
industry. For more information visit
otterbox.com.6
New Promotec Pipe
Restoration System
“PROMOTEC” the patented Swiss pipe restoration
system is being introduced in the USA.
It uses wet, pulsating aluminum oxide to completely
clean the interior of old water pipes and causes no
damage to thin or worn pipes.
Other systems use dry, abrasive sandblasting material, usable only for a short time. The sand makes
holes in thin areas and pipe bends and many blind
areas remain unclean. This prevents the epoxy from
adhering solidly to the interior pipes.
The PROMOTEC system provides a patented thorough wet cleaning process in both directions to completely clean the interior of the pipes without any time
limit or damage!
The PROMOTEC system flushes the removed residue down the drain whereas the dry sand of other systems has to be carted away to a disposal facility.
Give old pipes a new life- use PROMOTEC
a
name you can trust. Licenses for some states are still
available.
For more information visit woeccorp.com.6
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Remembering a Friend
Ron Hicks
On the morning of October 14th we all were saddened
to learn that our dear friend
Ron Hicks had passed away.
For those of you who weren’t
aware, Ron had been diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year. Ron was a private man and when asked if
we could share some information in the Hotline about his
battle with cancer, he would
always answer “let’s wait a
little bit until we know more
what the game plan is”. He
and his wife Bobbi were always grateful for the thoughts,
prayers and cards he received from you.
Like many of you who
knew Ron Hicks well, you
knew he was a good man, a
man of integrity, and a man
who cared deeply about the
industry. Ron had been in in-
volved in the plumbing industry for over 40 years. So just
about everybody knew him or
knew he was the guy that
could answer the tough questions. He was “a voice of reason” down at the City of Atlanta and was affectionately
referred to as “the old grey
headed guy.”
When I first started working with PMA back in 2002,
one of my jobs was to schedule Ron to speak at the local
area meetings around the
state. Coming from a banking background, I really didn’t
understand what CE credits
were nor codes or plumbing
amendments. I also had had
very limited dealing with any
true southerners so little did I
know I was in for a real treat
when we started working together. Ron had a very dry
sense of humor that I didn’t
understand that in the beginning. In conversation, he
would often respond to me
with phrases like “Even a
blind hog finds an acorn now
and then”, “Don’t get your
feathers ruffled” and it’s just
“gobbledeegook”. As the
years went by I actually could
figure out pretty much anything he threw my way. We
always had a good laugh.
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Ron had a teacher’s heart
and loved to share what he
knew. When I began actively
answering all of PMA’s phone
calls, there were times I didn’t
have a clue what members
were asking me. I would say
let me research that question
and get back to you, then I
would pick up the phone and
call Ron. Ron would patiently
answer the numerous questions I asked. Then he began to teach me where I could
find the answers in the code
books or amendments. The
day I was able to tell someone what the height requirement was for a toilet seat according to ADA standards
was thrilling.
He was the
only person who was able to
celebrate that triumphant
moment with me. For as long
as anyone can remember Ron
was the lead instructor for
PMA’s Plumbing Review
Course. The first time someone asked me if they would
learn how to pass the test (like
another school promised)
Ron told me, tell them “we’ll
teach them how to be a better plumber so then they
should be able pass the test.”
It would be interesting to know
exactly how many licensed
plumbers there are in Georgia that could credit Ron’s
training to their passing the
plumbing exam. I would
guess the number to be in the
hundreds. It should be noted
that Ron also taught over the
years at other technical
schools, PMA was just one of
the lucky beneficiaries of his
talent. Every November on
Remembrance Day, a holiday
for city employees, Ron and I
would meet for lunch to plan
PMA’s education courses for
the following year. With this
day fast approaching, I can’t
think of a better day for all of
us to remember the contributions Ron and the other industry friends we’ve lost made to
the industry. To say he will
be greatly missed is an
understatement.6
Basco Introduces AquaGlide
With the introduction of
Basco’s new AquaGlide™
protective coating system,
you can “take it easy” when it
comes to cleaning your
Basco shower enclosure.
Applied at Basco’s factory before you even see or use your
door, AquaGlide helps prevent hard water spots and
mineral deposits from forming on the glass, and seals
and protects it from soap
scum and spotting. Water
simply beads on the glass
and rolls away.
Day-to-day maintenance is
a breeze - just spray or rinse
the glass with water after you
shower and you’re done! The
continued effectiveness of
AquaGlide depends on a variety of factors including the
frequency of the shower’s use
and the make-up of the water.
Homeowners who already
have a Basco shower enclo-
sure can keep it looking
“showroom perfect,” by using
the AquaGlide home kit. Safe
and easy to apply at home,
the kit includes AquaGlide
Stain Remover for removing
existing hard water and soap
scum stains, and AquaGlide
Revitalizer that can revitalize
an already treated door or
can be used to apply its firstever protective coating. The
multi-step application process only takes a few minutes.
Simply clean the door
with the hard water stain
remover and scrungee,
spray on the revitalizer and
wipe it down with the chamois cloth. Once applied,
soap film runs off the door
and down the drain minimizing spots on your shower
enclosure. The kit retails for
$49.95 at your local Basco
showroom or at www.
bascoshowerdoor.com.6
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Presidents
Message
Ron Kikta
Some time ago I was out
and about doing my plumbing thing when I ran into a
contractor I had done business with about 10 years
ago. As we reminisced, he
told how he always enjoyed
our work and appreciated
the fact that we gave him fair
prices.
This got me
wondering…….why is it we
are not still doing work for
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2008 ISH
Center in Atlanta.
Reflective of the trend
toward cleaner building and
environmentally conscious
construction, the 2008 show
highlighted the growing demand in renewable energies. Thousands of contractors, wholesalers, manufacturers’ reps and other attendees were able to see the
latest product innovations
from leading manufacturers
in the exhibit hall, learn from
industry leaders at the seminar program and network
with peers during the many
special events at the show.
“While the current economic downturn has impacted the industry, exhibitors and visitors remained
upbeat about their future
business development and
strategies,” said Daniel
McKinnon, executive vice
president of Messe Frankfurt, the show’s organizer.
“ISH North America continues to provide a unique experience through the show’s
variety and quality of exhibiting companies, new and
innovative products, strong
industry partnerships and
endorsers, as well as extensive technical training, educational opportunities and
featured product show cases.”
As the only consolidated
show in the industry, exhibi-
him? After all, he was still
working in the Metro area,
but for some reason I had
slipped off of his bid list. I
quickly remedied that by
handing him one of our fact
sheets that contained our
company’s information.
Again, this made me
wonder......how many other
lists has my company fallen
off of?
I try to keep in touch with
those contractors I have
done work for. In the past I
have sent Christmas cards
to all of my contractors and
during the year I mail out a
fact sheet to contractors
with the purpose of keeping
my company name fresh in
their minds. The system I’m
using obviously isn’t foolproof. The feedback I’ve
received is that some contractors are no longer in my
working area or are no
longer in business. With the
economy the way it is right
now, I have made it a point
to follow up on my bids with
a phone call or fax to let
them know I am interested
and willing to help them get
their project done properly.
Also I want to be considered
for future bids.
Follow up must be done
in hard times (like these) as
well as in the good times
even when we’re all too
busy. We all know it is
easier to keep an existing
customer than it is to find a
new one. We must not let
any of these contacts slip
through the cracks! You
may wonder sometimes why
you never got the job and
more often than not, the job
will go to the lowest bidder.
That’s just the business
we’re in. Try not to take it
personally.
My point is this: Stay in
touch with people, let them
tors were excited to connect
with a broad range of professionals, from contractors
and wholesalers, to builders,
manufacturers’ reps and
others. “I am glad that our
industr y has one major
show, and this is it,” said
Andre Bergeron of M.A.
Stewart & Sons Ltd. In addition, an impressive design
and show floor layout was
highly regarded by exhibitors and attendees alike. As
Rob Zurita of Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE® noted,
“ISH North America was a
great show – easily accessible and well-organized.”
The ISH North America
Seminar Program featured a
diverse selection of educational opportunities. Popular
business-oriented programs
included Kirk Alter’s “Recession-Proofing Your Business,” which focused on
making the right moves in
tough times; and Adams
Hudson’s “How to Put High
Performance Plumbing Marketing in Your Company Instantly,” which offered tips
and tools for results-oriented marketing.
Green technologies were
covered in “Two Real Sharp
P’s in a Bright Green Pod,”
presented by Dave Yates
and Mark Eatherton, the
only two recipients of the
Carlson-Holohan Industry
Award of Excellence; and
“Ten Trends That Will Shape
the Future of Hydronic Heat-
ing” with John Siegenthaler,
which explored new hardware and design concepts
keeping hydronics at the
cutting edge of energy efficiency.
Special events included
the 2008 Plumbing Apprentice Contest, held on the ISH
North America exhibit floor
in conjunction with the
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling
Contractors Association’s
(PHCC) annual convention.
The winner of the contest
was Kyle Holcomb of Pasadena Plumbing in St. Petersburg, Fla., a fourth-year apprentice.
ISH North America ran
concurrently with “Network,”
the annual convention for
the American Supply Association (ASA) and PHCC.
Other association events included the annual convention for the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical
Of ficials
(IAPMO) and the Canadian
Institute of Plumbing and
Heating’s famous Maple
Leaf Reception.
“Looking forward, we
anticipate a solid return of
the innovation and productivity that has made this industry so strong in the past,”
McKinnon said. “We are
confident that ISH North
America 2010 will continue
to provide exciting new opportunities and a proven
business platform for both
attendees and exhibitors.”6
know you are still in the
plumbing business. You
never know where conversations like this may lead.
Also, talk to your fellow PMA
members. These are your
peers; they can offer ideas
and suggestions as to what
works and doesn’t work.
Really listen to them (but
only the smart ones).
On a serious note, the
plumbing industry has lost
a couple of fine people. Not
only will they be missed by
their families, but they will be
missed by all of us in the
business. Let us always remember them. Also, November 11th is Veteran’s Day.
Please make sure you thank
a Vet for the sacrifices they
have made. No matter what
you have been told in the
past, everything that you are
able to do today… a Veteran
is the reason. Another helpful hint on good plumbing:
Cap off everything before
conducting a water test.6
Joe the Plumber?
With all the “Joe the
Plumber”related media attention during the 2008
election campaign, the
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling
Contractors—National Association is compelled to offer its thoughts on the
plumbing profession today:
“First of all, plumbers are
proud of the important role
they provide in protecting
the health and safety of the
public,” said PHCC National
President Joe Schmitt.
“The majority of plumbers
today are professional, educated owners of small businesses that provide a significant number of jobs
throughout the country and
stimulate economic growth.
They truly are the backbone
of the American economy.”
Here is some information
to help provide a view of
today’s typical plumber:
•The average wage of
plumbers is $47,000 a year,
according to the U.S. DeCONTINUED from PAGE 4A
PMA Golf
of Greene & Associates in
Macon until next fall.
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
CHANCE TO ATTEND THE
MASTERS!
PHCC PAC needs your
help. Now is the time for all
members to support the legislative efforts of your association. Win tickets to one
of the most coveted sporting events in the world. For
ever y $100 donation to
PHCC-PAC, you can receive
a chance to win two tickets
to the third round of the
Masters Tournament on Saturday, April 11th, 2009, and
access to the historic Club
Magnolia hospitality suite,
including all amenities!
Only 250 tickets will be
sold, putting the odds in
your favor! For questions
contact the PMA Office at
678-947-3473. The deadline
to purchase tickets is Dec.
1st, 2008. The drawing will
be held on Dec. 10th.6
partment of Labor’s Bureau
of Labor Statistics.
•Many work for small,
family-owned businesses.
Many of these are secondor third- generation firms.
•Apprentice training,
usually four years or more,
is required to become a
journeyman plumber.
•Licensing is required in
most states, but not all.
•Continuing education is
required in many states to
maintain a plumbing license.
•Many plumbers start
out working for plumbing
companies, and may end up
starting or buying their own
company after a few years.
•There are a growing
number of women entering
the trade.
•Plumbers typically have
access to many employee
benefits, such as health care
and retirement, for themselves and their families.
According to a 2005
PHCC Member Sur vey
(which could provide a representation of the industry),
annual business sales volume of plumbing, heating
and air conditioning companies breaks down like this:
26.3 percent, $500,000
or less
22.5 percent, $500,000$999,000
22.5 percent, $1 million$2.49 million
28.7 percent, $2.49 million or more
“It’s important to remember t hat plumber s
throughout America provide critical services that
maintain and protect our
nation’s water supply,”
Schmitt said. “I know
firsthand that the trade
can offer a good living for
plumbers and their families. We are looking for
qualified people to get
trained and involved in
our industry. We encourage anyone interested in
learning more to contact
us at (800)533-7694, or
visit the Careers section
of our Web site.”6
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
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Scenes from the 2008 ISH Show in Atlanta, Georgia
Bryan Stansell of Fulton Plumbing with Eddie &
Alice Miller of Miller Mechanical
Debra Yarwood and Bob Bender of Oatey SCS
Ron Booth, Rod Jett, Martha Petri, Cassie Word and
Paul Coble of Lewis Pipe
Steve Schmitt (C) of KBI shows Steve Brownand,
Gary Serpa new KBI products at ISH 2008
Michael Richardson of MADS, Keith Schad of
Schadsons Corp., Brett Hicks of Tyler Pipe
Justin Arendale, Lance Pickering and Dan Lucy of
Rothenberger
Brian Woodward of Anvil, Brent Cox of MADS, Dean
Taylor of Anvil, Rick Stewart and Gail West of MADS
Coley Herrin of PDI, Zach Hudgins, Patt O'keefe, and
Cary Wiley of Watts, Sid Mealor of PDI
Jana Bullock, Karen Reynolds, Tony Renfro, Brian
DiVincenzo, Drew Dempsey, Twain Glaser, and
Stephanie Wilder of Blue Angel Pumps
Scott Simms and Steve Woodford showing new
Watco Products
Mike Born and Gary Bryant of McKee-Nix, Kenny
Truelove of PDI, Stan Artman and Allen Neher of
Elkhart, Brent Tippett of PDI
Doug Leach and Geoff Stevens of Stevens Pump
Jim Engard and the new Woodford Roof Hydrant
Kenny Truelove of PDI, Scott Bardreau, Corey
Lowsky, Lynn McVay and Michael Matz of Matco
Norca, Brent Tippett of PDI
Jared & Daniel Struse of Ionic Locating Systems
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Scenes from Gainesville Winnelson’s Fishing & Golf Trip in Florida
Craig Summers of Gainesville Winnelson and John
Craig of Arimar Plumbing ride the Harley’s down
Craig Whittaker, Nathan Phillips, Sarah,
Donald Butler
Stan Hunt with Michael Hawthorne of Gainesville
Winnelson, Brooks Davis of Georgia Bathroom
Shawn Hunter with his niece, Sarah
Jeff Groover of Spartan Plumbing, Sarah,
Daryl Farmer
Larry Cherry of Lakeside Plumbing, Shawn Hunter of
Stan Hunt & Associates, Fred Grewen of Price Pfister,
Todd Antley of Lakeside Plumbing
Bill Hollard, Matt Archer, Larry cherry of Lakeside
Plumbing, Joey Traylor, Doug Holland
Bill Holland and Shawn Hunter
Brooks Davis, Michael Hawthorne and Bill Holland
Doug Holland, Todd Wilson, Gary Forture,
Stacie Phillips
Gary Fortune, Doug Holland, Fred Grewen
Front Row; Donald Butler and Craig Whittaker, Back
Row; Craig Summers and John Craig with their Big
Catch of Grouper
Stan Hunt, Matt Archer, Phil McCrackin
and Mike Hunt
Team GA Bathware
Mike Murrow, Matthew Winn, Craig Ingram, Darrell
Smith, Doug Holland in front of their Large Fish
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Scenes from the 2008 ISH Show in Atlanta, Georgia
Connie Forrester and Jennifer Patterson of
The Pool Shower
Ricky Kerlin of PDI checks out new Noritz products
shown by Chris Martin
Jim McGoldrick of Bradford White showing Bradford
White's new Eco Defender
Jasmine Almond, Jerry Condon, Mike Parcell, Casey
Fitzgivens of HD Supply (Not shown Sandy Sandoval
& Phillip Travis)
Fred Hall (L), and Jim and James Sulko show the
Eternal Water Heater to Eric Dahlin of USI Systems
of Marietta, GA
Patti Dawn of Patti Dawn Sales, Warren Moe and
Cathy Liley of GJ Water Products
John Hodges and Dick Nelson show new
T-Drill products
Gary Armour of Armour Services, Harry Harrington
of Stasco Mechanical, Ted Zurn of Zurn Plumbing
Drew Briggs, Delta Sales; Garry Harris, Pam Nelson,
Jim Sanford of Fluidmaster; Wallace Hooper & Jeff
Morales of Delta Sales
John Kirkland of Legend Valve, Lisa Eberman and
Tina Malchesky of CSA International
Brad Barksdale of Mueller Ind. shows Harry
Harrington new Stream Tech.
Jack Morgan, The Plumbing News; Harry
Harrington, Syasco Mechanical; Bob Bender, Oatey
Thomas and Vicki Caldwell of T.M. Caldwell
Plumbing (Hickory, N.C.) with Cary Hamilton of the
Carolina Plumbing News
Mike McLeod and Stacie Phillips of Harry Warren,
Jodi Wheeler of the Plumbing News and Scott Roberts
of Robert's Plumbing
Danny & Carol Richardson of Richardson Plumbing
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Page 19A
Scenes from the PMA “Ed Hennessey” Fall Memorial Golf Tournament
Sandy Sandoval of HD Supply, Billy Guinade and
Rookie Johnson of Bill John Plumbing, Brian
Hardeman of HD Supply
Jack Beasley of Watts, Tommy Sanders of Gainesville
Mechanical, Ron Kikta of RM Kikta Plumbing, Bob
Hodge of Watts
Mike Richardson of MADS, Tarrell Barden of
Tebarco Mechanical, Butch Starnes of Mechanical
Assoc., Lance Casey of Eastern Industrial
Mitchell Darling of LC Metals, Jack Morgan of the
Plumbing News, Tommy Edge of GPS Solutions
Scott Edwards of Southwest Plumbing, David
Bromwich of Integraty, Bob Butkus of Federated
Insurance, Herschel Dinning of Southwest Plumbing
Alan Thurmond of PDI, Mike Dupree of Dupree
Plumbing, Stan Hunt of Stan Hunt & Associates, Mike
Mullinax of Mo-Ho Ditches
Gene Pichard and tammy Wagoner of Cowan Supply,
Tom Crawford of Danze and Johnny Cole
of CSA of GA
Wayne Carson of Greene & Associates, Shane Kitchens
of Macon Winnelson, Chip Greene of Greene & Assoc.
Jimmy Monroe of All Phase Plumbing, Brad Ewing of
Devore & Johnson, Mark Davis and John Gilinski of
All Phase Plumbing
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Scenes from the PMA “Ed Hennessey” Fall Memorial Golf Tournament
David Doster of Ferguson, Mike Dalton and Ned
Wiggins of KDJ Plumbing, Stacie Phillips of Harry
Warren
Pat Hodgson, Travis Elrod and Ted Devore of
Devore & Johnson
Longest Drive Winner; Jerry Christy with Closest to
the Pin Winner; Johnny Brown of Ferguson
Dale Gentry of Gentry & Associates, Joe Anderson of
Ferguson Enterprises, Jeff Jones of Mitchell
Mechanical, Kevin Gaston of Ferguson Enterprises
Bryan Stansell and Randy Koster of Fulton
Plumbing, Tom Miller of Miller Mechanical, George
McLaughlin of Fulton Plumbing
3rd Place Winners; Mark “Green” Davis, John
Glinski, Brad Ewing and Jimmy Monroe
Mike Donahue of Pulley & Associates, Jerry Christy
of Ferguson, Josh Carson of Carson Plumbing, Jeff
Hensley of Ferguson
Todd Barham of Lubrizol, Ron Watts of Ron Watts
Plumbing, Travis Kennon of Ferguson, Mike
Patterson of GA Star Plumbing
2nd Place Winners; Jerry Christy, Mike Donahue and
Jeff Hensley
Johnny Brown of Ferguson, Paul Bednarowski of
Ferguson, Cary Wiley of Watts, Bennie Ingram of
Heritage Mechanical
Pete Hahn of Cotton & Welsh, Jerome Sabol and Jim
Sabol of Plumb Works, Joe Welsh of Cotton & Welsh
First Place Winners; Tom Miller, George McLaughlin,
Randy Koster, Bryan Stansell
Chris Pearson of McKee-Nix, Keith Durham and
Sheaffer Cheek of Devore & Johnson, David Staples
of RS Andrews
Lance Ware and Brent Tippett of PDI, Derek Ware of
DEW Plumbing, Gary Bryant of McKee-Nix
PMA President Ron Kikta presents Chip Greene with
the Lee Greene Memorial Cup
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Regulation and Innovation Couple to
Spark Strides toward Sustainability in
the Home and Building Industry
By Lyndsey Forster and Shannon Benton
The landscape of
America is changing, and
surprisingly, this shift has
occurred for reasons other
than the political election
and the ongoing economic
downturn. Major modifications in our nation’s building codes have altered the
way homes, multi-family residences and communities
are being specified, designed and constructed.
This is a national paradigm
shift that supports sustainable building practices; a
move that is imperative to
quality
of
life.
GreenPlumbers USA recently reported that our
nation’s economy and the
well-being of the environment depend in large part
upon energy and water resources used in our homes
and commercial buildings.
The financial experts agree,
with The Financial Times
stating that the building of
sustainable homes will yield
excellent financial gains for
those homeowners who take
the leap,.
“Although it’s still a small
part of the overall market,
green homebuilding has
risen 50 percent since
2004”, according to the National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB). Continued
substantial increases in this
building category can be
expected as energy costs
soar and our water sources
become increasingly depleted. McGraw-Hill Construction, a research leader
in the industry investigated
and determined that this
sector of the housing market can expect to see ample
growth – doubling by 2012
– and be worth an estimated
$40 - $70 billion. At least this
is some good news for those
in the housing industry who
play their environmental
cards right.
This growth can be attributed to the new-era households being built with state
enforced eco-friendly codes
and laws that merit actions
for water conservation, reduction of residential green
house gas emissions and
use of recycled materials.
The most noteworthy state
leading the mission for
‘greener building’ practices
is not surprisingly California.
In July 2008, California
passed the strongest progressive legislation on green
building in the United States,
according to Greenbiz.com.
Voluntary until 2010, the
new codes which affect all
new construction statewide,
call for significant increases
in energy efficiency and
water conservation. These
new stringent guidelines
were created to eliminate
construction and building
material waste.
The regulations also dictate that builders lower potable water consumption
and incorporate grey water
systems in new construc-
tion. Additionally, on-site
renewable energy sources
such as solar, wind or geothermal systems must increasingly account for at
least one percent or 1kW,
whichever is greater, of
electric use.
An article in Contractor
magazine that addresses
the new California green
building code, states that
indoor water consumption
will need to be reduced by
at least 20 percent in the
coming years. This is just
the star t of vast policy
changes worldwide which
will require conservation
where it was only “suggested” in the past with water identified as the most
valuable and perishable resource.
Nationwide, building
codes are also beginning
to move towards the use of
high efficiency toilets and
low -f low faucets and
showerheads; the new
standard in home construction and remodeling.
It is forecasted that starting next year water heaters
will have to meet a new efficiency criterion to raise
the current 62 percent energy efficiency level to 80
percent or higher.
In drought stricken areas the imperative to enforce conservation regulations is reaching to the very
local levels of government.
Several counties in the
state of Georgia now require all homes on the market to have low flow toilets
installed prior to closing a
sale. The Atlanta-JournalConstitution newspaper recently reported that residents in DeKalb County
who desire to purchase an
older home must install
these high efficiency toilets
prior to taking occupancy.
Homeowner s failing to
comply will not be able to
obtain water services.This
strict order was passed
late last year af ter the
greater metro Atlanta area
came very near to a complete depletion of potable
water. While other counties
in Georgia have not implemented such drastic mandates, in many towns, the
local government is offering tax rebates upwards of
$100 per water conserving
toilet installed.
So what does this mean
for the home products and
building industry?
The general public, the
building and development
community, manufacturers,
and marketers will learn to
adapt to a new, conservaCONTINUED on PAGE 19A
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
SDS adds new Video Pipeline
Inspection Equipment
Scientific Detection
Services, Inc. (SDS) has a
new piece of equipment to
better serve our customers! It is a tractor camera,
mounted on a purpose built
truck. This new service
truck provides SDS with
leading edge technology
and a powerful tool, with
fast and simple per formance-based video pipeline inspection equipment,
digital pipeline data collection, and digital data management software for sanitar y and storm sewers.
Now we can inspect larger
pipes for you.
This high cube truck is
equipped with a high performance 6” crawler assembly with balloon wheels
for pipes up to 36”, a Pan
Tilt & Zoom Color Camera
with LED directional lighting that can scan the full
360 degree diameter of the
pipe or look up laterals
from the main line if necessary, and a sophisticated
electronics control room
for (HD) video pipeline data
collection and hard-drive
storage for sanitary and
storm sewers. The truck
has a 1,000 ft. cable reel,
so the camera can crawl
long distances if necessary. The tractor camera is
operated
from
t he
operator’s station in the
front of the 12 ft. truck
body where the computer
and the operator are protected from the weather.
The software in the truck
conforms to the Pipeline
Assessment Certification
Program (PCAP). There is
a touch screen on the computer with a list of PCAP
defects so the operator
can quickly enter the pipe
problems. The inspection
is recorded on the hard
drive and then on to a DVD
for the customer. Harddrive storage improves
speed, convenience, efficiency, and reliability for a
customer ’s inspection
data.
The technology is an example of how far inspection
tec hnology has come.
There was a time when the
only images of pipe interiors were Polaroid photographs. The first inspection
cameras recorded to VHS
videotapes, which were
supplanted in t he late
1990s by CD/DVD storage
systems. Hard-drive (HD)
video information storage
is the latest leap forward.
The ease with which video
files can be located and
searched makes other storage systems seem archaic.
“When you need to look at
CONTINUED from PAGE 18A receptive to understanding
Sustainability
tion-focused lifestyle by
regulation if not by choice.
Codes are only going to
get more stringent and
manufacturers that have
anticipated this movement
are already working on the
next generation of products in advance of the rules
of engagement being set.
Those that have not tooled
up to be on the cusp will
be left behind. And it’s not
just products; more importantly, it’s getting on board
with learning about the
natural forces and consumption that is driving legislative action.
Consumers, while still
somewhat daunted by the
idea that “green” products
and services cost more are
that this is actually not as
true as it was in the past
and they are ripe to learn
about and to buy ecologically-sound products. Interest is very high in part
out of absolute necessity to
meet codes but also out of
a resonating perceived
duty in the minds of the
public to be better guardians of the world at large.
This will impact all of us
personally and in our work
arenas and as is the case
in most things, those that
are open to change will get
the greatest level of satisfaction.
Check out Steve’s blog
at www.kleber-marketing
.com. For the latest news
on “green” and how it is affecting t he housing
market.6
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a video, the speed of this
digital system is just amazing. It’s saving us a lot of
time and makes it easier for
our technicians to do their
job.” Says Dan Johnson,
President of SDS”
On the day our new service truck was delivered we
inspected and located over
3,000 ft. of 24” concrete
storm drains. Two junction
boxes were located that were
unknown to our customer and
some sections of pipe were
in very bad shape and were
in imminent state of collapse.
The unpaved areas that these
pipes ran under were being
used as overflow parking for
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our customer. With knowledge of these problems, the
area could be roped off to
these sections of pipe so repairs could be made.
Call Scientific Detection
Services, Inc. (SDS) when
you need to have your sanitary and storm sewers inspected! 770-931-9358.6
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
ASPE President’s Message
Jim Zebrowski PE, CPD
Chapter President
The baseball playoffs
and World Series are now
behind us. Football is in full
swing. Our thoughts now
turn to . . . Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas shopping? That can only mean
it’s November in Atlanta.
And November in Atlanta
means it’s time for the ASPE
Product Show. Treasurer
John Bertrand’s latest report
is that the booths will be
completely sold out. The
technical seminars are set,
thanks to VP Tech Steve
Section B
Mastley.
The 1:00 pm programs
are “Venting Systems for
Today’s Gas-Fired Appliances”, with Larry Rohskopf
of Mechanical Sales, and
“Design of Special Waste
Piping and Neutralization
Systems”, with Paul Galvin,
of George Fischer Sloane
Company. At 3:00 pm, we
offer “Grease Interceptor
Design and Selection”, presented by Harry Schnirring
of the Thompson Company,
and “Pressure Booster and
Sewage Pump Systems Design”, by Jason Clifton and
Dominic Radosta of J.M.
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ASPE Technical Report
Hello members. Fall is
upon us and this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful seasons in the south. The
leaves are beginning to turn
and there is a chill in the air.
I want to thank Michael
Davidson with Zurn Industries for presenting last
month’s dinner meeting program on “Innovative Water
Conservation Fixture SysSteve E. Mastley, CPD
V.P. Technical
tems” and for sponsoring
the vendor table with engineering catalogs and the 1/
8 gallon per flush urinal display. This tied nicely into the
program. In light of the current water shortage we are
experiencing here in Georgia this program was well
received and offered a host
of water conservation measures that we as Engineers
and Designers can apply to
our projects to help offset
and ultimately reduce water
demand. Thanks Michael for
a job well done.
This month our monthly
meeting will be replaced
with the ASPE Atlanta Annual Product Show and
Seminars. The program topics are as follows:
Seminar I
Venting Systems for
Today’s Gas Fired Appliances 1:00 – 2:45. This program is presented by Larry
Rohskopf with Mechanical
Sales Company. Larry has
been a guest speaker at
more than 25 ASPE and
ASHRAE meetings around
the country and will be covering the proper venting
applications for all types of
heaters as well as reviewing
sizing and routing of vent
systems to meet current local and National Code requirements.
Seminar II
Grease Interceptor Design and Selection
3:00 – 4:45. This seminar is being presented by
Harry Schnirring with Thompson Company. Harry is
a long time ASPE member
and has done extensive research on this topic over the
last few years.
Seminar III
Design of Special
Waste Piping and Neutralization Systems
1:00 – 2:45. This semiCONTINUED on PAGE 7B
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Scenes from Albany Winnelson’s 26th Anniversary Celebration
Mike Littleton of Plumb Crazy with Larry Price
Sam Green, Kodi Green, Carl Chapman, Quantavius
Gamage, Stanford Ford of B&B Renolds
Rooster Fitzgerald with Tammy Pope
Bobby Hinman, Lawensin Grant, Donald Stroud and
Brian Stroud of Stroud Plumbing
Paul Williams of S.W. GA Plumbing, Jeremy Herd,
E.C. Jenkins, Robert Skipper, Rhett Parker of Roto
Rooter
Zeddy Miller of Quality Plumbing, Dennis Williams of
Ichauway Inc., Terry Brown, Ron Phillips, and Clint
Milo of Do it Right Plumbing, Dan Pruitt of Quality
Plumbing
Chris Evans of S.W. GA Plumbing, Greg Barnett,
Jeff Davis and Sammy Calhoun of Calhoun
Plumbing, Jonathan Akin and Daniel Martin
of S.W. Ga Plumbing
Paul Williams checks out new Lasco Tubs shown by
MJ Davis of CSA of GA
Steve Romaine of Pulley & Associates shows Rhett
Parker of Roto Rooter Delta’s new Diamond
Seal Tech faucet
Brian Pierce, Walter Bridges and Phillip Mosley of
Mosley Plumbing
Chris Pearson of McKee-Nix shows Jake Malon and
Lucious Hall of City of Albany new BrassCraft fittings
Bob Vance of Benson Vance show new Lewis Blue to
Dennis Williams of Ichauway Inc.
Hundreds of contractors showed up for Albany
Winnelson’s 26th
Wallace Vanzant and Shawn Turner of Dougherty
Co., Corey Turner of Consolidated Plumbing, Pretty
Boy Floyd of Dougherty Co. Schools
Lamar Reese of Reese & Webb and Larry Price stand
in the soon to be 2 acre pipe yard and storage
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E V E N T S
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C A L E N D A R
Send all of your open house, continuing education, seminar, and trade show information to:
THE GEORGIA PLUMBING NEWS CALENDAR P.O. Box 68 Bethlehem, Georgia 30620 or Fax 770-586-5174
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
South Metro from
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LOCATION: Longbranch Rest.-Fayetteville
CONTACT: Tripp Carroll 770-460-0095
State Inspectors
November 10th, 2008
Atlanta ASPE Chapter Product Show
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Select Perimeter
CONTACT: www.aspe-atlanta.com
May 1st-3rd, 2009
KBIS 2009
LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia
CONTACT: www.kbis.com
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
North Georgia PMA
LOCATION: Loco’s Restaurant
CONTACT: Steve McElhannon 706-215-6911
November 19th -21st, 2008
2008 Greenbuild International Expo
LOCATION: Boston
CONTACT: www.greenbuildexpo.org
June 17-18th, 2009
National Disaster Reconstruction Expo
LOCATION: New Orleans
CONTACT: www.ndrexpo.com
3rd Tuesday of Each Month
Northwest Metro PMA
LOCATION: Spaghetti Warehous - Marietta
CONTACT: Carolyn Greene 678-738-1398
November 19-23rd, 2008
ASPE National Convention
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
CONTACT:www.aspe.org
October 7-9th 2009
WaterSmart Conference and Expo
LOCATION: Las Vegas
CONTACT: WaterSmartInnovations.com
3rd Thursday of Each Month
Central Georgia PMA
LOCATION: Pig n Fish
CONTACT: Bernice Carlson 478-743-9383
December 11th, 2008
Atlanta ASPE Chapter Dinner Meeting
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Select Perimeter
CONTACT: www.aspe-atlanta.com
October 14-19th, 2009
American Supply Association Con.
LOCATION: Washington, DC
CONTACT: www.asa.net/
4th Thursday of Each Month
Northeast Metro PMA
LOCATION: Norcross Station
CONTACT: Ray Sokolowsky 678-947-1627
February 25th -March 4th, 2009
Associated Builders & Contractors Con.
LOCATION: Honolulu, Hawaii
CONTACT:www.abc.org
October 21-23rd, 2009
PHCC National Convention
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
CONTACT:www.phccweb.org
November 6-8th, 2008
Sunbelt Builders Show
LOCATION: Grapevine, TX
CONTACT: 800.252.3625
March 12th, 2009
Atlanta ASPE Chapter 40th Anniversary
LOCATION: T.B.D.
CONTACT: www.aspe-atlanta.com
May 16t-19th, 2009
GAMA 74th Annual Meeting
LOCATION: Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
CONTACT:www.gamanet.org
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President
Pleasants Company.
Seminar attendees can
earn a possible 3.5 REU/
PDH hours at the show.
To pre-register, be sure to
return the form in this
newsletter to Steve by November 3. You can still
register after that date,
but the cost for each
seminar increases by
$10.
Plan on visiting the exhibits at the Product
Show, too. It’s open from
2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
While you’re touring the
exhibit floor, make sure
you stop and talk to our
manufacturer
reps.
T h ey ’ v e i n ve s t e d t h e i r
time and money to give
you a hands-on look at
the newest plumbing
products. What’s in it for
you?
In addition to keeping
you on the cutting edge
of today’s technology, we
will have plenty of food
and drinks. If you haven’t
been to a Product Show
here, the Holiday Inn Select does a wonderful job
with food. Oh yeah, don’t
forget to get 25 exhibitor
signatures on your booth
card, to become eligible
for the cash prizes. We’re
g i v i n g a way a tot a l o f
$1000 this year. The first
of four prizes will be given
away at 5:15 with a $100
award. Then we’ll up the
ante with $150 at 6:45
pm, and $250 at 7:15 pm.
You could win the $500
grand prize. That winner
will be called at 7:45 pm.
So, stick around that
evening.
In the October newsletter, I hinted about an
important announcement
regarding the Chapter’s
40 th Anniversary celebration. The Atlanta Chapter Board is very happy to
announce that our gala
party will be held at the
Georgia Aquarium on Friday, March 13. For such
a milestone event, we will
have many guests with us
that evening, from charter
members, to first and past
p re s i d e n t s , to S o c i et y
dignitaries.
There will be a formal
program to honor the
Chapter’s founders and
celebrate its history. In
addition, a buffet dinner
c a t e r e d b y Wo l f g a n g
Puck, will be provided for
all attendees. Aquarium
tickets will also be included, if you interested
in touring the exhibits that
evening. We’ve also arranged for a limited number of members to take a
behind-the-scenes look at
the amazingly intricate
plumbing systems t hat
keep the Aquarium functioning.
Formal invitations for
the 40 th anniversary party
will be mailed to all current Chapter members.
The invitation will be open
to members and spouse
or significant other, on a
first-come first-serve basis. Attendance is limited
to a total of 150 guests.
Since this event repre-
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sents a large capital investment of the Chapter’s
funds, we will ask for a
$10 per person refundable deposit to hold your
reservations. Please note
the word “refundable”.
When you and your guest
arrive at the Aquarium,
your $20 check will be
handed back to you at the
door.
This will be an event
you won’t want to miss.
The Chapter will cover all
expenses for dinner, a
cocktail or two, Aquarium
t i c ke t s , e v e n p a r k i n g .
We’ll be sending out invi-
tations with detailed information to all Chapter
members around the first
of the year. Keep an eye
out for that, and reply
early to ensure your reservations.
As this issue of t he
newsletter goes to print,
the Atlanta Chapter delegates are preparing for
the trip to the 2008 ASPE
Convention in Long
Beach, California. We’ll
have lots to report about
in the December newsletter, so look for that next
month.
Come out to the Prod-
uct Show, November 10 th
at the Holiday Inn Select
Perimeter.
Milestone dates:
Atlanta Chapter Product Show 2008 - Holiday
Inn Select Perimeter, Monday, November 10, 2008.
December Dinner Meeting “Hot Water Sanitation vs.
Chemical Sanitation” - Holiday Inn Select Perimeter,
Thursday, December 11,
2008.
Atlanta, Chapter 40th Anniversar y Celebration March 13, 2009.
See you at the Product
Show . . .6
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Scenes from the ASPE Monthly Meeting in Atlanta Sponsored by Zurn Industries
Michael Davidson of Zurn, Mike Atchison and Tom
Davis of Repco Sales
Steve Mastley and John Bertrand sign in monthly
attendees
Kevin Woods and Richard Johnson of Symmons
Industries
Steve tries ou the Zurn Z 5798 Pint Urinal
Jim Zebrowski and John Royds
Mutt Davis, Tom Davis, and Fred Ball
New ASPE Members; Dominic Radosta and Mark
Dahir of JMP with Michael Davidson of Zurn
Tommy Davis with Patrick McClellan of Tensor
Consulting Group
Bobby Bradley and Ronnie Farmer
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
ASPE Membership Report
over 200 invitations around
the state of Georgia. Please
do your part as an ASPE
member to reminder your
fellow co-workers, customers, vendors and your colleagues that the ASPE product show will be on November 10th. This is a great opportunity to support our vendors and see the new prodChris Rohling
VP Membership
The ASPE product show
date is quickly arriving. We
have sent out invitations to
all members, contractors,
school facility administrators, and wholesalers that
we have on record. The Atlanta board has sent out
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Technical
nar is being presented by
Paul Galvin with George
Fischer. Paul is the Business
Development Manager for
Life/Science Industrial Products for GF Piping Systems
LLC. He is a member of the
ASPE Boston Chapter and
has presented this topic at
numerous ASPE meetings.
He has also authored the
lead article on Special Piping Systems in the May issue of PS&D magazine.
Seminar IV
Pressure Booster and
Sewage Pump Systems
Design
3:00 – 4:45. This seminar is being presented by
Dominic Rodasta and Jason
Clifton both with James M.
Pleasants Company. Both
have extensive backgrounds
in the Plumbing and HVAC
Industries and focus on support and training the Engineering community with
Plumbing and HVAC systems design and applications.
The seminar registration
form is available on the
Chapter
website
at
w w w. a s p e - a t l a n t a . c o m .
Those of you who have procrastinated and not signed
up by this date will not be
able to take advantage of
early registration and will be
able to register on the day
of the show. Certificates will
be available for everyone
who completes each seminar attended.
Mark your calendars for
our Annual Product Show
on Monday, November 10,
2008. We hope to see you
there.6
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ucts. We need engineers
from all around the state to
come look at the new products that will be on display.
We will not have a
monthly meeting this month
because of the product
show.
The Board has decided
on a location for the 40th
anniversary party. The anniversary will be on Friday
March 13th at the Georgia
Aquarium. We are going to
have a busy schedule that
night with plenty to do. We
will be offering a tickets to
the aquarium for private
viewing starting at 5PM as
well as a behind the scenes
tour. Following the tours we
will have dinner in a private
ball room with a view of one
of the aquarium exhibits. The
best part is that this event
costs nothing to members.
This is a great thank you to
all members for being a part
of the ASPE Atlanta Chapter. We are actively recruiting members to join the anniversary committee to ensure that we have a wonderful event. Please contact
Tommy
Davis,
Jim
Zebrowski, Steve Mastley,
John Bertrand or myself, if
you have interest in helping
ensure this party is fantastic.
I would also like to thank
the following new member
for joining our chapter:
Travis Glover from Southeast Pump and Equipment,
Larry Rohskopf from Mechanical Sales, Roberts
Grant from Newcomb and
Boyd, Trip Walter from
Newcomb and Boyd, Roger
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
Education Report
Bob Witt, CPD
VP Education
Ever take a vacation and
someone tells you not to
drink the water? Well, on a
recent trip to a place where
I learned to say, “ Mas papel
por los banio! Por Favor!!!”
I found out why they say
that down there. You see we
are spoiled. We can’t drink
that stuff without getting
sick.
Here is why. North of the
border we have pressurized
fresh water systems that are
regulated by municipalities
and the water has to be
clean enough to meet minimum standards before it can
be put into our drinking water systems.
In Mexico they do the
same thing, kinda. They are
having problems with
growth, brown outs and lack
of backflow prevention. This
makes regular water pressure a luxury. Since they
started to go vertical and
have very little water pressure to begin with, they
hoard water. The Mexican
water pressure system,
more often than not, is gravity. They get what water they
can and it is pumped to the
roof. There it is stored in a
barrel and is gravity fed to
the building. This results in
a system of few desires, like
no water pressure on the top
floors, and open air barrels
subject to contamination.
The barrels on the roof are
in the sunshine all day and
you already know what that
does to warm, stagnant
wa t er. M M M ! ! ! Y Y Y Y U U U
MMM!!!!!!!!!!
Even though we think the
water is treated, I believe this
may be one of the sources
of the water problems in
Mexico. Imodium is cheap
insurance. I recommend it.
I came up with a design
to cure one system problem
that many of the buildings
have there. How do you
pressurize an open gravity
hot water system on the upper floors, say 9 and 10 of a
10 story building? If you
have any solutions share
them with us and we will
compare ideas. Any one
with the same idea as mine
wins a bottle of bath tub
brew A TLANTA BURNING
BBQ SAUCE from Uncle
Bob. My idea is being tested
and I will get real time feed
back next month.
Now is the time of year
to make plans for the New
Year and think about the
ASPE $1000 Schlorship for
someone in your family. 6
CONTINUED from PAGE 7B
Membership
Davis from Gentry and Associates, and Adam
Murrietta from Newcomb
and Boyd. We look forward
to your participation and
appreciate your membership. Please do not hesitate
to contact anyone on the
Board to have a formal welcome at our next meeting or
to find out how to become
more involved. We are always looking for members to
step forward and actively
participate in our chapter.
The more that you give to
ASPE the more you will receive by being a part of the
organization.
This month we have
moved up to stand-alone in
fourth place. We increased
our membership this month
by six members. We currently have 246 members in
the Atlanta Chapter as of
October 1st. We have moved
ahead of the Dallas chapter
with 242 members, but we
are still behind LA with 254
members. Let’s keep pushing and we can secure the
third spot with only 8 more
members.
I would like to thank everyone who has helped recruit new members especially John Bertrand, Fred
Ball, Steve Mastley, and
Newcomb and Boyd this
month. Please let me know
if you would like to join or
know anyone who would like
to join our Atlanta Chapter.
I am always open to new
ideas on how to increase
participation in the Atlanta
Chapter. If you have new
ideas in regards to membership or making our local
chapter better, please do not
hesitate to contact me at
770-715-9415 or at rohlince
@watts.com.6
Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
ASPE Legislative Report
John D. Royds, PE
ASPE VP Legislative
Hello ASPE Atlanta.
I hope everyone is doing
well. It is the busy time of
the year, at least for the
ASPE Atlanta board. We are
about to leave for the ASPE
Convention in Long Beach
but will have returned by the
time this is printed. Shortly
thereafter we have a board
meeting and then the
ASPE Atlanta product
show. Not to mention the
holidays are quickly approaching.
Speaking of product
show, mark your calendars for Monday, November 10 th as this will be the
date for our annual product show. The seminars
have returned this year.
The show is from 2-8 pm
with the seminar series
from 1-4:45pm. ASPE
members should have received information on this
by now. If you have not,
you can go to www.aspeatlanta.com for further information. ENGINEERS,
be sure to be there, after
all this is the American
Society of Plumbing ENG I N E E R S . R e m e m b e r,
there is not a monthly dinner meeting in November
as the product show
takes its place.
The proposed Georgia
Amendments to the International Plumbing Code
are listed on the Georgia
Department of Community
Af fairs website at http://
www.dca.state.ga.us/development/constructioncodes/
programs/codeAmendments.
asp. At the last dinner meeting I mentioned the proposed change to section
419.2 Substitution for
water closets which
reads “In each bathroom
or toilet room, urinals
shall not be substituted
for more than 67 percent
of the required water
closets in assembly and
educational occupancies.
Urinals substituted for
water closets in assembly
occupancies shall be of
the waterless type. Urinals shall not be substituted for more than 50
percent of the required
water closets in all other
occupancies.”
After mentioning this, I
heard a lot on moans and
g ro a n s f ro m t h e a u d i ence. Remember you are
the one who writes the
code. If you do not agree
with the waterless urinal
re q u i r e m e n t , t h e n yo u
can propose an amendment to the code to have
it changed. The form is
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available on the DCA
website
at
http://
www.dca.state.ga.us/development/construction
codes/programs/downloads/codeamend.doc.
All proposed amendments
must be submitted by December 15, 2008 for consideration during the
spring of 2009.
If anyone has an interesting website they frequently use for code information please share it
with us.
You can email me at
v p - l e g i s l a tive@aspeatlanta.com and I will be
glad to mention it in future
articles.6
KDJ President’s Message
by Mike Dalton
On February 8th , Tommy professional who was conDalton our Vice-President of stantly working to improve
our customer serMarketing and
vice, grow our busiCustomer Relaness, and help our
tions suffered a
employees do their
massive heart
job to the best of
attack and died.
their abilities.
Many of you
Brig. General
knew Tommy or
(Retired) Thomas W.
“Uncle Tom” as
Dalton, 67 of
the editor of the
Tommy Dalton
Roswell, was born
company newsletter and for the recipes in Athens, GA., he graduated
from “Uncle Tom’s Kitchen”. from Athens High School in
Others within our company 1959, attended North Georknew Tommy as a tireless CONTINUED on PAGE 13B
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Georgia Plumbing News - October 31st, 2008
More Scenes
from Cleveland
Winnelson’s 16th
Anniversary
Benson Cantrell of Cantrell Plumbing, Daniel Reed,
Jesse Gibson of Reed Installations
Mike Cathy of Cleveland Winnelson and Mary
Elizabeth Hannah of MTI
John Eschen Felder, Ben Swanson of Swanson Inc.
Larry Vallad of Re Con Services checks out new
Metlund Demand Systems Pump shown by Tommy
Romine of Pulley & Associates
EPA Taps Kohler for Inagural Partner
of the Year Award
Efforts to promote the
WaterSense program underscore Kohler’s commitment
to water conservation
Kohler Co., a global
leader in kitchen and bath
design and technology, was
chosen by the Environmental Protection Agency’s
WaterSense program as the
Manufacturing Partner of the
Year.
“Kohler is honored to be
recognized by the EPA for
the company’s efforts promoting the WaterSense program, and overall water efficiency,” said Shane Judd,
senior product manager for
water conser vation at
Kohler. “Public education,
along with new water-efficient products and building
design methods, are critical
to contain water use. Kohler
has responded to this need
by developing new products
that use less water, but don't
sacrifice performance.”
EPA launched the
WaterSense Awards program last February, honoring work performed during
2007. The new awards recognize WaterSense partners
who helped advance the
Sammy Franklin of Franklin Plumbing checks out
Grand Hall’s new Eternal Water Heater
overall
mission
of
WaterSense; increased
awareness of the WaterSense
program in a measurable way;
and demonstrated overall excellence in the water-efficiency arena.
Kohler prominently displays the WaterSense logo in
product literature, on its
Web site, at trade shows and
regularly conducts continuing education courses on
water ef ficiency. These
courses are hosted across
the country, where archi-
tects, designers, builders
and plumbers learn from
Kohler-trained associates
the importance of specifying water-saving products
inside the home, and the ultimate benefits to the end
customer.
Moreover, the company’s
spokesperson, Ed Del
Grande of Ed the Plumber
on the DIY Network, tours
the United States talking
about high efficiency toilets,
conducting interviews on
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President
gia College - The Military
College of Georgia and received his ABJ in Advertising and Marketing from the
University of Georgia in
1963. He continued his education receiving his MA in
Advertising and Public Relations in 1968 from the
University of Georgia.
Brigadier General Dalton
began his military service
in 1963 at Ft. Campbell,
Ky., and later served in
Vietnam. After returning
stateside his long and distinguished career with the
U. S. Army Reserves and
Georgia Army National
Guard began, and ended
with his retirement in 1999.
Tommy was active in
many civic and church affairs while ser ving his
country. He was the editor
for the UGA College of Agriculture Experiment Stations, Assistant Executive
Director of Pi Kappa Phi
National Fraternity, Director of Public Relations UGA College of Agriculture
Experiment Stations, Director of Public Relations &
Alumni Af fairs at Nor th
Georgia College, was
named Citizen of the Year
for Dahlonega in 1975 by
the Georgia Civitan Club,
ser ved as President of
Dalton Industries, Inc.,
Vice-President of Marketing for Keever, Dalton,
Johnson, Inc., and Chairman of the Dalton Financial
Group. He was an active
member of Northside Baptist Church of Roswell, a
member of the Gideon’s and
past president and treasurer
of the Historical Society of
the Georgia National Guard.
I knew Tommy for all of
these things and as my
uncle. However, he was
more than just my uncle.
Growing up, going to college, working in the oil business, and then starting my
own company….Tommy was
a guiding influence in my life.
He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and
grandfather.
His timeless service to
our country, in the community, and to his church was
truly an example for us all.
He is truly missed by his
friends, family, co-workers,
and this nephew!6
Here are some great shots we received from Chuck
Carson of Carson Plumbing. The fish were caught in
the Tasmin Sea. The hunt was in various spots around
the South Island of New Zealand. We will feature more
of his photos next month. Please send in your latest!
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Scenes from the ASPE Monthly Meeting in Atlanta Sponsored by Zurn Industries
Steve Mastley (C)and Jim Zebrowski (R) welcome
Guest Speaker Michael Davidson of Zurn
Van Johnson, Josh Flannigan, Siegmon Johnson,
Bill Hickman
Steve Mastley checks in Mandy Odum
Mick Carley and Fred Ball
Mick Carley, Fred Ball, Jim Sulko, Richard Taylor
Jim Sulko and Richard Taylor
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Kohler
reducing water use, and
promoting WaterSense for
audiences at national trade
shows.
In August 2007, Kohler
signed on as a Presenting
Sponsor of the new IMAX
film, Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk, from
MacGillivray-Freeman Films.
The film, released in March
2008, speaks powerfully
about how civilization is impacting the Colorado River,
and what can be done to
reduce our use of water.
Kohler hosts more than 25
IMAX events around the
country throughout 200809, and invites guests to
view the moive and learn
about the water-conserving
products from Kohler.
One of the major promotions accomplished by
Kohler in 2007 was the promotion of WaterSense toilets
at the Charmin Holiday
Restrooms in New York City.
A combination of high efficiency toilets and low-flow
faucet aerators saved New
York more than 500,000
gallons of water in a sixweek period.
“Kohler understands that
using water more wisely is
an imperative element to
sustainable design, and
choosing water-saving
plumbing products is easy
and can have a huge impact
on water consumption,”
added Judd.
WaterSense, the EPA’s
voluntar y public-private
partnership program, seeks
to protect the future of the
nation’s water supply by
promoting water efficiency
and enhancing the market
for water-efficient products, programs and prac-
tices. Plumbing fixtures
and faucets that qualify for
the WaterSense label assure consumers of actual
water savings and strict
performance standards.
Founded in 1873 and
headquartered in Kohler,
Wis., Kohler Co. is one of
America’s oldest and largest
privately held companies.
Kohler is a global leader in
the manufacture of kitchen
and bath products.6
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How to Choose - and Use Ergonomic Hand Tools
Expert Tips on What Makes a Hand Tool Ergonomic , and How
to Choose the Right One for Your Body and the Job
Drop into any hardware
store or home improvement
center, and you’re likely to
find aisles full of tools labeled “ergonomic.” But what
exactly does that mean for
consumers? Simply put, ergonomics is the science of
designing and producing
tools, furniture, and other
work-related implements
that improve a worker’s efficiency while reducing discomfort, fatigue, and risk of
injury.
“Ergonomically
enhanced tools can include
helpful features like angled
handles, padded handgrips
and non-slip coatings. However, no matter how impressive a tool’s design is, it’s
almost impossible for it to be
universally ergonomic since
human physiques and
project applications vary
greatly from one to the next,”
notes Paul Holstein, COO of
the industry leading eTailer
CableOrganizer .com.
“Whether you’re shopping for ergonomic tools or
just trying to select the right
one for the job from an existing collection, the key
things to consider are
whether or not the tool fits
your hand, how well it suits
the job being done, and
whether or not it eases your
work and prevents you from
straining in ways that could
lead to injury.”
To make the decision
process a little easier,
CableOrganizer.com offers
these guidelines for choosing the right ergonomic
hand tool for your body
type…and the job at hand:
* Because finger size and
placement differs from person to person, avoid using
tools whose handles have
built-in finger grooves. When
fingers don’t naturally align
with grooves, excessive
pressure from the raised
groove edges can cause
discomfort and injury.
* Choose tools with handles
that are covered in a soft
material, like foam or flexible
plastic. Cushioned handles
are not only comfortable for
long hours of use, but they
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provide a much firmer grip
and cut down on slippage.
Hard-handled tools can be
quickly and inexpensively
converted by just adding a
sleeve.
* Ensure tool handles are
free from sharp edges and
seams that might irritate or
cut the hands.
* When selecting doublehanded gripping and cutting
tools, opt for ones with
spring-loaded handles that
will automatically return to
the open position.
* If you need to forcefully
pinch or grip an object for
an extended amount of time,
prevent muscle strain by
switching from standard pliers to a clamp or grip.
* Only use tools that allow
you to work with your wrist
in a straight position.
* For tasks that require
force, such as torquing
screws and nuts, hammering, and heavy chiseling,
choose single handle tools
with handle diameters that
range from 1 1/4" - 2".
Larger handles allow fingers
to wrap comfortably around
the tool in a power grip, which
prevents slippage and reduces stress and impact on
hands, fingers and wrists.
* For tasks that call for more
precision and delicacy (like
fine chiseling and driving miniature screws), opt for singlehandle tools whose grips fall
within the 1/4" - 1/2" range.
The smaller diameter handles
make it easy to comfortably
grip tools between the fingertips without overexerting fingers, knuckle joints, or hand
muscles.
* Just as grip diameter affects
work with single-handle tools,
the grip span of pliers, snips,
cable cutters and other
double-handled tools can either make your job easier or
cause you hand fatigue. For
maximum comfort and efficiency for tasks that require
more force (like gripping with
large pliers, cutting wires, or
snipping through sheet
metal), choose tools with a
maximum “open” grip span of
3½ inches, and a “closed”
grip span no less than 2
inches across.
* Detailed jobs that involve
grasping small parts and
components with pincers,
tweezers or tongs are best
done with double-handle
tools whose grip spans range
from no less than 1 inch
(closed) to no more than 3
inches (open).
* When a work space is
tight but the task at hand requires a good deal of force,
opt for “power grip” tools (with
handle diameters from 1¼ 2 inches), which are grasped
with the entire hand instead
of just pinched between the
fingertips. This type of grip
lets you finish the job in far
less time, with far less physical stress.
* Tool length should also be
matched to space constraints. Excessively long
tools can force you to assume
awkward work postures and
wrist positions when you’re
trying to reach components
in cramped areas. Instead,
choose short-handled tools
that give you the freedom to
meet the target work area directly, while keeping your
wrist straight.
* The palms of your hands are
full of pressure-sensitive
nerves and blood vessels,
and in order to avoid
damaging20these during
high force tasks, it’s important
to make sure that the handles
of your tools are long enough
that their ends won’t press
into your palms. To measure,
hold your hand palm-up, with
fingers together and thumb
against the side of your hand.
As long as the tool’s handle
is longer than the widest part
of your hand (the span from
the outer edge of your pinkie
to the outer edge of your
thumb), it’s safe to use.6
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Rob Smithson of Harry
Warren, Lee Crider of
Dupree Plumbing, Stacey
Phillips of Harry Warren
Governor Purdue
James Sulko, Jim Sulko and Jimmy Robertson
Mike Atchison
John & Cecily Merchant
Jeff Beck
Brian Woodward
Andrew Gaskens and Paul
Galbrath of Fulton County
Donny Slocumb of E& E
Bill Long of Southern Pipe and
Todd Harper of Zabel
Environment
Jim Garrison and
Ardie Vance
Eddie Miller of Miller
Mechanical
PHCC Zone Director Chip
Williams of A.L. Williams
Plumbing
Jeff Groover of Spartan
Plumbing and Lucious
Lonnie III of Winnelson
Felton Anderson and Ken
Medlin of Georgia Power
Tim Pemberton of Perry
Crab & Associates
Tom Stark of Stasco
Mechanical
Glad Mealor of PDI
Tim Wiley and Bill Rittenger
Joe Welsh of Cotton & Welsh
Anthony Bolden and Bob
Hodge of Watts Water Tech
Harry Harrington of Stasco
Mechanical with Christopher
Rohling of Watts
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