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.

Takagi Welcomes the T-H2 to its line of High Efficiency Tankless Water Heaters.

The T-H2 allows for:

• PVC venting

• 0" Clearance

• 4 Unit Easy-Link Capability

• 92% + Efficiency

• Available in Ouside or Direct Vent Units

• 199,000 BTU input

  

Click this link for more tax credit information and to download the Tax Credit 2009 Energy Certification PDF >>

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

ENERGY BILL DETAILS

CADdetails is the professional's choice for manufacturer-approved building product information. Get CAD drawings and spec sheets of the entire Haws® product line.

Mifab makes stainless steel trench an easy choice with their unique ability to customize their trench drains to fit the specification on any job.

To see more information, look at Mifab's Proformer Line.

Upgrade your nickel bronze drain tops to prevent dishing, corrosion and discoloration with cast 304 stainless steel grates and cleanout covers... for the same price as nickel bronze!

Kliman Sales loves to promote our factories using a "hands on" approach with our customers; whether it be actively engaging end users with our product, or doing our own BBQ.

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.

Letter from Jim Gitney, CEO, Champion-Arrowhead LLC

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"Converting Makeshift Methods into Engineered Solutions"™

Symmons sets the standard for safety in the shower

Everyone has experienced the unpleasant change of shower water temperature when somebody flushes a toilet or runs water elsewhere in the plumbing system. Current state and federal requirements for flow restricted showerheads compound the problem. With lower flow rates, the potential for scalding and thermal shock is greatly increased.

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!

BrassCraft, the leader in innovation, quality, and customer service with headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the US, is proud to announce that we will launch a complete line of products that complies with the new legislation in California (AB1953) and Vermont (Act 193).  We have been working on a solution for this anticipated change since 2007.

An Explanation of the Legislation

What is LEED®? As conservation and sustainability become more and more important to the construction and renovation industries, we at CHG keep getting questions about the leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™. Since we share such a similar vision of the power of conservation, it’s important that you know the facts about LEED.

Water Efficient Plumbing From Sloan Valve

Water is the most valuable natural resource in the world and the need for sustainable water strategies continues to emerge in building designs.

How do you achieve water savings, maintain performance expectations and reduce costs?

Today, there are new ways to improve water efficiency, hygiene AND lower plumbing maintenance costs. By providing a total package of restroom solutions to achieve your efficiency goals, Sloan Valve Company has met the challenge.

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.

Kliman Sales was there in force! After overcoming set up on the hottest day of the year, everyone cooled off and turned their focus to the crowd. The turn out was good, much like last year. An evening full of new and old connections.

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.

Quench your thirst the Berkeley way

As 'hydration stations' are installed on campus, units team up to offer alternatives to plastic water bottles >>

We received much interest in product spec sheets for the new Haws® Axion™ MSR Emergency Equipment and 1117L at the ASPE Tabletop show in Sacramento.

Download PDF product spec sheets here.

The easy, convenient way to remove old water heaters, boilers, plumbing fixtures and debris without leaving a mess. Strong, reusable water resistant bag with reinforced handles, the EZ Haul™ Utility Bag provides a secure way to carry harmful debris out of a home.

Eliminate the Water Bottle!

Haws® Model 2000 Hydration Station is a semi-recessed, bottle or cup filling station. Constructed of durable ABS plastic and 18 gauge, Type 304 Stainless Steel with a satin finish.