World Plumbing Day is March 11th!

In commemeration for all those who contribute to the health and convenience for people all over the world, the World Plumbing Council is proud to announce the first annual World Plumbing Day.

View the WPD website for more details, as well as health and environmental aspects of plumbing.

Kliman Sales is pleased to host a Healthcare Luncheon, March 3rd and 4th in our Sacramento location.  Manufacturers featured will include, but not limited to, CHG's Saniguard, an inorganic antimicrobial coating, Haws emergency and decontamination equipment, Orion high purity water systems, Sloan bedpanwashers features Saniguard technology, and Willoughby patient care units.

Please contact a Kliman Sales Representative for further details.

Kliman Sales Sacramento  916.375.1784

Kliman Sales San Jose  408.275.1784

The Double‐Arrow is a frost‐proof wall hydrant with two integral yet
independently operating check valves assembled in tandem to provide
backflow protection. The first check valve has two check surfaces and
the second check valve has one, for a total of three check surfaces.
The hydrant drains as the handle is shut off. The hydrant meets new
lead‐free regulations.

MIFAB has taken the leadership role in providing superior siphonic solutions specifically engineered for the US construction industry.

MIFAB Siphonix® roof drains are a superior means of removing roof rainwater from buildings with low slope roofs, large or small.

KEY BENEFITS OF MIFAB SIPHONIX ROOF DRAINS:

Marathon International Technical Support Department is implementing a program to record each technical concern that arises in the field.  The new program will allow for a Baxi Service case to be associated with each installation.  The Service Case will allow for the review of service call history and provide the ability to track site specific concerns.

In order to implement this program, there is certain information that will now be required when phoning technical support:

Why Choose SunGrabber to Heat Your Water?

• SunGrabber has been designed to work in conjunction with your current electric or natural gas water heater to reduce your water heating bill.
• SunGrabber can produce more than 50% of the hot water requirements for a typical residential home.
• SunGrabber systems qualify for the 30% Federal Tax Credit
• SunGrabber's unique drainback design allows installation in any climate.
• SunGrabber is backed by a 10 year worry free warranty.

Seattle Housing Authority has announced their affordable housing units, furnished with Baxi Luna combination heating and domenstic hot water boilers, are using 37% less fuel than houses in a similar Seattle housing redevelopment project using a different hydronic heating solution. An independent study shows the Housing Authority will enjoy continued fuel consumption and utility bill savings as utility rates increase. In addition, return on investment will continue to grow after deducting new conservation incentives offered by utility and government agencies.

BAXI, known for high efficiency and eco-friendly products, announces that independent testing shows Baxi boilers are fully compliant with California's AB1953 no lead legislation. The law requires that surfaces in contact with potable water are not to exceed a lead content on 0.25% of the wetted surface.

Go Green with MIFAB rooftop pipe support solutions. The patented C-Port System is a comprehensive line of rooftop support solutions made from 100% recycled tires! This system includes gas and refrigeration pipe supports, sleepers, and more.

CADdetails is the professional's choice for manufacturer-approved building product information. Get CAD drawings and spec sheets from The Hubbard Enterprises HOLDRITE® CAD Library.

The Hubbard Enterprises HOLDRITE Product Listing by APPLICATIONS:

Click Here for Full Product Line Listing Including:

HOLDRITE, The HOLDRITE® STOUT BRACKET™, PEXRITE®, LOCKRITE®, QUICKSTRAP®, The HOLDRITE SILENCER™ SYSTEM, The HOLDRITE® EZ-STRUT SYSTEM.

Haws has obtained Independent Test Lab verification that ALL of Haws Drinking Fountain products meet the new California  AB1953 “Lead-Free” requirements. 

Back in the late 1980’s, Haws did the right thing, and made the decision to go “Lead-Free” by making ALL of their Drinking Fountain products using a specially blended brass alloy that contained less than 0.0% Lead. 

For twenty years ALL of Haws Drinking Fountain products have always met the strictest possible interpretation of California’s new AB1953 “Lead-Free” Legislation!

Q: Will the entire CHG product line be compliant by 2010?

A: Yes, all CHG products, including Encore & TOP-LINE, designed to dispense water for human consumption will be compliant with the lead reduction legislation by January 2010.

Specifically, the Lead Reduction law in California states:

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance.

SaniGuard has been tested to kill Influenza A viruses in which H1N1 is a subtype. SaniGuard sanitizing surface spray is effective against 39 different germs, bacteria, fungus and viruses including Influenza A/Brazil, Influenza A/PR, E Coli (Bacterial Meningitis), Rubella (Viral Meningitis), Salmonella, Streptococcus, Staph, Herpes Simplex and HIV.

The ASPE Board meeting and preparation for the event started the evening. Guests began arriving at 5:00 to enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres and mingling. Dinner was serve at 6:00. The traditional ASPE raffle took place as fun over desert before our attention turned to the presentation of the evening: a forum-style discussion of AB-1953, the lower-lead requirement for plumbing products delivering potable water going into effect January 1, 2010.

California Assembly Bill 1953 (AB1953) was signed into law September 30th, 2006 by State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The intent was to reduce the amount of lead in specific plumbing fixtures from its current regulated amount of no more than 8%, to a new standard not to exceed 0.25%.

The bill takes effect January 1, 2010. Are You Prepared?

A helpful matrix on the DSIREUSA.ORG website on the Financial Incentives for Renewable Energy Programs available in the U.S.

Here is the link to this matrix. It’s a good resource and quick reference guide.