April, 2009 Issue 4 Volume 4

20 Pages in 2 Sections

V&W Supply Host Annual THE PIPELINE Southern Pipe Fairhope Fishing Tournament Moves to New Location

Pat Meacham Territory Manager Greg Herritt of V & W Supply with Mike Frost of FX Hello plumbing profes- Construction sionals. We are pleased to Alan Akin, Tony Hopper, Tony Peoples, Lora Campbell and V&W Supply would like to ment was held at Lakeside have a section dedicated to Jerome Mayfield landing Lake Logan Martin announce they recently ASPE News this month. This Southern Pipe Fairhope 2009 the company relocated in Pell City Alabama. Ap- hosted their Annual Fishing will be a new section con- originally located at Highway to their new facility located proximately 60 people were Tournament on March 27, sisting of their meeting, edi- 98 Fairhope, AL is thrilled to at 21036 Highway 181 in 2009. The fishing tourna- CONTINUED on PAGE 3 torials from members as well announce that in January CONTINUED on PAGE 4 as other information pertain- Engineering & Equipment Holds ing to this organization. They Barry Hann Promoted to nd meet the second Tuesday of 2 Annual Utility Exposition every month at The Assistant Branch Manager of Altandena Country Club in Birmingham. Carol Johnson American Pipe Birmingham is the President and will be providing you with a monthly American Pipe Birming- editorial. If anyone would ham is pleased to announce like to contact her regard- that Barry Hann was pro- ing membership or informa- moted to Assistant Branch tion related to their organi- Manager. Barry is a 23 year zation you may do so by veteran of the Plumbing in- calling 1-205-949-5123 or dustry and joined American email her at carol@ Pipe Birmingham in 1991 as an Inside Sales Represen- th whitakerandrawson.com John Knight, Sanford Knight, Collins Knight- 4 generation This is also a great time tative. In a recent interview Knight addition Davis Knight of the year for counter days with the Plumbing News Engineering and Equip- Annual Utility Exposition. or cookouts, If you or your Barry stated that he enjoys ment is pleased to an- The event was held at the working for American Pipe CONTINUED on PAGE 4A nounce that on February 5, Knights of Columbus in Al- because “The customers 2009, they held their 2nd CONTINUED on PAGE 10A are fantastic to work with McCain Sales Takes on and American Pipe is a great Bishop State Community Silver-line Pipe CONTINUED on PAGE 4 College and GCWDI

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John McCain, Bob Stephens, Clyde McCain, Mike Smith, Eric McCain McCain Sales is proud to was founded in 1962 by Mr. announce their representa- Charles Silver and his son tion of Silver-Line Pipe effec- Charlie. Silver-Line manu- tive March 2009. McCain factures PVC Pipe for pres- Sales represents Silver-Line sure and non pressure wa- in Alabama, Mississippi, and ter applications and for elec- learning firsthand the criti- Plumbing students at a portion of the Florida Pan- trical conduit, as well as cal skills necessary to be- Mobile’s Bishop State handle. Polyethylene (PE) Pipe for Community College are CONTINUED on PAGE 9A

Silver-Line Corporation CONTINUED on PAGE 3 News Plumbing Alabama 68 Box P.O. Bethlehem, Alabama 30620 PLUMBING • IRRIGATION • KITCHEN & BATH •UNDERGROUND • ASPE Page 2A Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 Page 3A Advertising Index Delta Sales Receives Top Agency in the Alabama One Call------page 10A Southeast for Grundfos Products American Pipe & Supply ------page 6B ers. Grundfos is one of the Grundfos maintains an ex- Bishop College ------page 9A world’s largest manufacturers tensive network of manufac- E&E ------page 7A of pumps, providing water for turer representatives, distribu- Flowguard Gold ------page 6A homes, farms, commercial tors, and dealers to serve cus- buildings, and industrial uses. tomers nationwide. Gerber------page 4A Featuring unique stainless You may contact Delta Grundfos ------page 4B steel construction and the lat- Sales for more information Milwaukee Tools ------page 11A est in electronics, Grundfos on Grundfos products at Noland ------page 9 pumps are recognized for re- 800.334.7116 or visit their Southern Pipe & Supply ------page 16 liability and value throughout website at www.ksmdelta Tru Gap ------page 8A world-wide. .com.6 Tyler, Wade, Huskey ------page 2B V&W Supply------page 2A Message from the Publisher Watco ------page 7B Jeff Morales and Terry Teach Zurn ------page 1B were reported up 3%, Delta Sales and Grundfos which were expected to are pleased to announce that be -2% and existing home ALABAMA PLUMBING NEWS Delta Sales is the top rep sales were up. Despite P.O. Box 68 Bethlehem, Alabama 30620 agency for 2008 in the South- what the “island of Misfit Phone 404-391-2962 Fax 770-868-1856 east. Delta Sales has been the toys” are doing in D.C., E-mail : [email protected] manufacturer representative the small business own- Website: www.theplumbingnews.com for Grundfos products in the ers like you is what will E-mail : [email protected] Southeast for over 8 years. grow the economy. The Graphics : [email protected] Delta Sales is a leading signs are there, and I Advertising Department : 404-816-6523 manufacturer’s representative hope and pray for us all Graphics : [email protected] agency in the wholesale that we are at the bottom E-mail : [email protected] plumbing industry. Delta as they say. Jack Morgan - Publisher Sales has been in business I’m very happy to see James Bickert - Art Director Jack Morgan since 1979, serving Georgia, Editor and Publisher spring come around, so I Shannon Manders - Administrator Tennessee, Alabama, Ken- would like to remind you Shia Britt - Staff Writer tucky, and the Florida Pan- Hello Plumbing Pros, I of some important dates The Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News is a monthly publication of Morgan handle. They market through hope you are well. From to get you enthusiastic Publishing Company. The publisher does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers and reports opinions by dealers, suppliers and wholesale distribution, calling the looks of things, it also. The TAPHCC will manufacturers as quoted. The advertising and copy deadline for the next on plumbing and mechanical seems we may be coming host their annual conven- issue is May 7th, 2009. All contents are copyright 2009 by Morgan contractors, plumbing engi- out of this R word. Last tion in Nashville on April Publishing Company. neers, architects, and build- week the Durable goods CONTINUED on PAGE 4 gives you the low down. at least I could sit and read. heated toilet seats and Guest Editorial Great advice, and it would All I’m saying is that I am so restroom magazine stands, by Andrew B. Ward, PHCCMT make your trip a real treat, glad I live here and we have I love the USA. but there are warnings too, modern plumbing systems. Take a look, toilets I go to Bethpage on a toilet warnings. You should be proud of the oftheworld.com, now where regular basis, even Dull If you don’t travel much trade that can come up with is that article I was reading.6 when I travel to Charlotte TN like me, I’ll give you a little and back. Memphis and education about other parts State Water Heaters Signs McKenzie and, well as you of the world. Not everyone can see, I have not traveled uses a toilet. Not that they 2009 NASCAR Nationwide near enough. can’t get a toilet, they just All my travels have been don’t like them. I found this Series Contract with Baker in the good ole USA. I know out in a great web site called friends of mine who have “Toilets of the World”. Curb Racing and Jason Keller flow in little prop airplanes What a site for a plumber, to do mission work in South I loved it, I even added a link State Water Heaters and ished second in the Busch “Toilets of the World” America. I have friends who on my site although it has Baker Curb Racing recently Series standings. I have never traveled very have earned trips to all sorts altered my travel location announced a sponsorship “The past has proven that much. I have traveled a little of foreign destinations. I day dreams. Why would you arrangement for the No. 27 NASCAR is a perfect match but with running a business love seeing their pictures not use a toilet, a hole in the Ford Fusion, driven by Ja- for State Water Heaters,” and raising a family you and listening to the travel floor is not for me unless I son Keller, in the 2009 says David Chisolm, brand don’t travel much. It’s not stories. Only problem I have am camping or to the cha- NASCAR Nationwide Se- manager for State Water that I didn’t want to, it just with travel that far, I hate grin of my ex-mother in law, ries. This sponsorship Heaters. “Keller can relate never worked out for reason boats and Leigh Ann hates have finally gone to Hell. marks State’s fourth con- to the hard-working plumb- or another. to fly. Oh she has flown, but You cannot balance and secutive year as a NASCAR ing contractors who sup- I have gone a few places it takes her being medicated read, that could be disas- team sponsor. Last year, port our brand, and we look though. I went to Dallas first. I guess I could fly to trous, and most of my best State was the primary forward to the loyalty that Texas in a snowstorm once. Scotland and play golf till reading time would be elimi- sponsor of the Haas CNC the car and driver will help It was three of us, teenag- her boat arrived. Maybe by nated. Racing Chevrolet driven by develop for our products.” ers who had decided while that time I might have I have seen some pretty Scott Riggs in the Sprint Sponsorship in drinking a few adult bever- learned how to play. bad toilets at the gas sta- Cup Series. NASCAR racing continues ages, that we would visit an In my travel day dream- tions along the interstate, The new relationship to benefit State Water Heat- old school friend. Now ing moments I hit the web. but nothing could prepare with Baker Curb Racing ers at the wholesaler, con- Texas is nice I suppose but You can find some great me for seeing how some and State Water Heaters tractor and end-user levels. next time I go I want it to be places to go on the web. I must go to the restroom and unites two Nashville-based New to the program this warm and I am driving. look at Europe and Britain I have worked on toilets that companies and brings year, State can now host I have been to Chicago and Wales thinking some- could qualify for EPA super State back together with customers at its plant in and St Louis and Ashville day. But in my wanderings fund sites. Keller. In 1999 and 2000, Ashland City, Tenn., and North Carolina. I like on the web I stubble across At my church we still have State was an associate then give them a tour of the Ashville, if you get a chance, travel tips as well. Like Rick an outhouse out back. It’s sponsor on PPC Racing’s Baker Curb Racing facility go there. I have been to a what’s his name that takes a rural church and they had No. 57 Ford driven by in nearby Nashville. few smaller places as well. you a travel destination and those for many years. But Keller. In 2000, Keller fin- CONTINUED PAGE 11A Page 4A Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 to reduce water usage and www.gerberonline.com or Gerber Introduces Educational consumption. Throughout call 630.754.0278. the coloring book, Greg pro- About Gerber: Coloring Book on Water Conservation vides illustrations of plumb- Gerber Plumbing Fix- Gerber recently launched way than with a fun, interac- ing fixtures to show the dif- tures LLC is a leading manu- its first children’s coloring tive coloring book,” com- ferent ways water is used on facturer of vitreous china book titled Greg Gerber Ad- mented Ron Mudge, market- a daily basis. He also offers plumbing fixtures, faucets, ventures that educates chil- ing manager for Gerber. “As tips and visualizations on fittings and bathroom suites dren on the importance of a plumbing manufacturer, how to conserve water in- for the residential, commer- water preservation. Printed on Gerber is committed to a cluding using a sprinkling cial and hospitality con- recyclable paper, the envi- better earth, which is evident can instead of a garden struction markets. Gerber ronmentally-friendly color- in all the water conserving hose and turning off the fau- products are sold exclu- ing book is free to the pub- products we offer from toi- cet while brushing your sively to the plumbing pro- lic. lets to faucets.” teeth. fessional and are supported “It is imperative to teach Greg Gerber Adventures Available immediately, with Gerber’s exclusive today’s youth about the sig- is narrated by Greg Gerber, Greg Gerber Adventures is “Best-in-Class” customer nificance of saving water a fictitious character, who free and can be downloaded service. The company is and we thought what better discusses numerous ways on the company’s green committed to sustaining the Web site by visiting environment through re- gerbergreenonline.com. The source conservation and coloring book will also be on building best practices, is a display at the 2009 Kitchen member of the U.S. Green & Bath Industry Show (K/ Building Council and a part- BIS) in Atlanta from May 1- ner in the U.S. EPA 3. For more information, visit WaterSense Program.6 CONTINUED from PAGE 1A CONTINUED from PAGE 1A McCain Sales THE PIPELINE water and natural gas dis- company have any tribution. Silver-Line Pipe planned for the future, is becoming known in the please contact me so we Southwest what people in can cover the event and the Southeast already publish it in future issues. know- a leader in the You can contact me at 1- plastics pipe industry, a 251-623-1095 or email visionary in today’s tech- me at pat Meacham nology and a committed @yahoo.com.6 business determined to expand even further. CONTINUED from PAGE 1A McCain Sales looks Barry Hann forward to discussing the company with great tremendous opportunities people.” available to their distribu- Barry was born and tors from the plastic pip- raised in the Birmingham, ing products Silver-Line Alabama area, and currently Pipe has to offer. resides in Hueytown with his You may contact wonderful wife, Debra. In his McCain Sales for more in- free time, Barry enjoys go- formation on Silver-Line ing fishing, golfing, getting Pipe at: 205-967-4095 or out on the lake, and spend- www.mccains sales.com.6 ing time with family and CONTINUED from PAGE 1A friends. You may contact Barry Southern Pipe Hann at American Pipe Bir- mingham at 205-252- Fairhope, AL. The new 9460.6 building is tremendously larger and stocks a full line CONTINUED from PAGE 3A of HAVC, plumbing, electri- cal products. The new lo- Publisher cation has an outstanding 16 & 17th. The NAPHCC showroom with upscale fix- will be holding their an- tures and products for nual trade show and con- added customer conve- vention in Greensboro N.C. nience. Laura Cambell is on April 23 &24th . The the showroom manager at PMA of Georgia will host the Fairhope location. their annual Spring Golf Everyone at Southern outing Monday April 27th. Pipe Fairhope is excited Let’s not forget the annual about the new transition Randal Lowe charity golf and hopes that the new fa- Tournament at Bradshaw cility will allow the com- Farms on May 5th. Not to pany to better accommo- mention the annual KBIS ( date their customers with Kitchen and Bath show) added convenience and will be held in Atlanta at the service. World Congress Center. Hours of operation are Please keep us in mind as 6:30am to 4:30pm Monday your promoting your busi- thru Friday. For further in- ness and most of please formation on the new loca- support our advertisers! tion call Southern Pipe We’ll see you down the Fairhope at 251-928-2414.6 pipeline.6 Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 Page 5A Scenes from the V & W Fishing Tournament

Butch Brown of Brown Plumbing and Butch Slaughter of V & W Supply Van Golden John Cone and Chad Weaver of Buckner Plumbing

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Billy Ridle Hoover and Jonathon White of Advanced Greg Herritt of V & W Supply with Mike Frost of FX Plumbing Construction Terry Bain winner of 2nd biggest fish

Anthony Hall and Steve McNabb of Victory Plumbing Fish Weigh In Scott Canterbury of Plumb One

Barry Isbell weighing in Donald Roberts 4 lb. 10 oz. 1st Place Team Stuart Duckworth of V & W Supply Drew Hall of Victory Plumbing bass and Donny Roberts

Brandon Werts of Joiner Plumbing Donald Roberts Barry Isbell and Jimmy Heck of Plumb One Page 6A Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009

Gary Moorefield of City of Albany Water, Gas, & Light; Matt Desilets, Don Rutledge, Jimmy Nowell, & Jerry Lott, Billy Ring, Randy Dobbs, Stacy Rowe John & Davis Knight of E&E Bob Pafford of Sowega Chlorinator, Inc. “Ernest” of City of Douglas

Scenes from E&E’s 2nd Annual Utility Exposition Danny Whiddon of E&E, Anthony Bolden of Watts, Ira Houston of Lee County, Ty Beckom of Watts

David Whiddon & Van Whiddon of Phelps Pat Madlen of Liberty and Pumps Pete Cook Construction & Ryan Boyd of Boyd Brothers John Knight, Sanford Knight, Collins Knight- 4th of United Sales Construction generation Knight addition Davis Knight Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 Page 7A Scenes from E&E’s 2nd Annual Utility Exposition

Pete Cook of United Sales and Pat Madlen Collins Knight- Thanks everyone for attending Aaron Schultz & Jacob Lott Jason Hucknall & Todd of Liberty Pumps E&E’s Expo Date of Statewide Engineering

Ben DeVane and Marisa Crosby Stevenson & Palmer Mike Collins, Donny Solcomb and Stewart Champion

Scott Dreesman of A.Y. McDonald and David Remstedt of the City of Albany Page 8A Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 installation of up to three quality. DMK Introduces New “TRU-GAP” drain lines and more drain Headquartered in Warba, lines can be added with ad- Minnesota, with twenty five Fixture for Air Gap Solutions ditional tubing mounts on years experience in the in- the TRU-GAP fixture dustry DMK Plumbing spe- Introducing the new TRU- day. There is no need to re- fittings can be adapted to The product is tested to cializes in the design, devel- GAP fixture. TRU-GAP is the move the drain grid to install smaller or larger piping With full compliance to the ASTM opment and delivery of solution for indirect waste the TRU-GAP. a little planning and a TRU- D2665-07 standard by CRT unique solutions to the piping air gap installations. This eliminates the need GAP you can make the in- Laboratories Incorporated; plumbing industry. Built for the plumbing, wa- for added labor and difficul- stallation of indirect waste incepted in 1979 CRT Labo- DMK is currently looking ter conditioning, beverage ties. The TRU-GAP can be lines neat, clean and profes- ratories, Inc. has been a UL for product representation vending, food service and connected by solvent weld sional. Approved - Registered / ISO throughout the US.For more other industries. The unique to a standard 2" PVC DWV The unique tubing sup- 9002 Certified firm since information please visit design of the TRU-GAP al- pipe and with PVC reducer port mount allows for easy 1995 and is committed to ww.tru-gap.com.6 lows for nearly countless in- stallation applications. There just hasn’t been an acceptable way to in- stall small indirect waste Bell Supply would like to veteran of the industry and line to the building plumb- Bell Supply - Dothan Alabama recognize Kevin King and has been employed with Bell ing system until now! The Jason Mustin as their Supply since March 1, 2002, TRU-GAP is the way to do Counter Sales team. where is holds the position a neat professional instal- Kevin King has been of Counter Sales. Jason re- lation of small indirect employed with Bell Sup- cently stated to the Alabama waste lines very simple and ply for 19 years and holds Plumbing News that Bell inexpensive. The TRU-GAP the position of Purchas- Supply is “A great place to is a fraction of the cost of ing and Sales. Kevin lives work with great customers.” traditional cast or bronze in Alabama where he cur- Jason currently resides in funnels and installs in less rently resides with his Alabama with his wife of 3 than a minute. wife Brandi and their 2 years. In his free time, Ja- There is no more mess- children. In a recent inter- son enjoys outdoor sports ing around with trying to view with The Plumbing and attending church. mount or fasten your tubing, News, Kevin stated that With such an experi- insert the tubing in the he enjoys working at Bell enced counter sales team, mount, tighten the screws, Supply because “Every they will undeniably contrib- you’re done. day is different.” In his ute to an increasing sales It’s the same every time free time, Kevin enjoys and service at Bell Supply. no more hassle. The TRU- playing tennis and spend- You may contact Kevin or GAP will install to nearly any ing time with his family. Jason at Bell Supply at 334- drain grid on the market to- Kevin King and Jason Mustin Jason Mustin is a 7 year 793-4500.6 Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 Page 9A CONTINUED from PAGE 1A math for plumbers and ter completion. Upon pipefitters. completion of each semes- Bishop State The 2009 summer se- ter and upon overall Plumb- come National Center for mester is designed to give ing program completion, Construction Education and students instruction in gas each student will have Research (NCCER) certified fitting technology. The gas earned college credit, a cer- technicians and are ready- fitting program includes resi- tificate in Plumbing from ing themselves for jump- dential and commercial gas Bishop State, an NCCER starting their careers in the piping sizing and installa- Certification credential and plumbing trades. tion, venting gas appliances Certification Wallet Card for NCCER, Bishop State and appliance installation. the Core, Level-I, and every Community College in Mo- Students entering the pro- main module Level thereaf- bile, Alabama, and the Gulf gram will achieve State of ter, plus a thorough prepa- Coast Workforce Develop- Alabama Apprentice Gas ration for the Alabama ment Initiative (GCWDI) have Fitter Certification and will Plumbers and Gas-Fitters partnered to provide a com- principles and application tained in either credit or be encouraged to take the Board Examination. prehensive education and operations while the field ex- non-credit environments. By journeyperson gas fitter ex- Managed in part through training program for first- ercises and projects pre- combining credit and non- amination to become certi- Bishop State’s Office of time plumbing workers or pare students for actual on- credit, classes fill more fre- fied by the Alabama Plumb- Workforce Development, the early entry plumbing work- the-job work at construction quently allowing the classes ers and Gas fitters Examin- program offers multiple ers in commercial and resi- sites. to be schedule. ing Board. Summer registra- paths for entry and comple- dential construction areas. Bishop Instructors, Current classes in spring tion is May 21, 2009; how- tion allowing fast certifica- The NCCER program Jeffery Bell, Supervising semester 2009 have in- ever, students may visit the tion and job entry or slower comprises multiple modules Plumbing Instructor, and cluded joining pipes and fit- Carver Campus before this credit earning and later job of standardized training ma- Jerjuan Williams, Plumbing tings, plumbing repair and date for pre-registration. Call entry options. Lew Bomar, terials. Beginning with a Lab Technician, run multiple installation, plumbing codes, the Carver Campus at (252) Workforce Development Di- Core Module, classes pro- classes simultaneously with concepts of fitting allow- 662-5400 for additional in- rector, has been working vide basic shop safety and students overlapping in one ances for various types of formation or visit the cam- with officials from the worker hand tools training classroom between credit pipes, such as threaded pus at 414 Stanton Street, CONTINUED on PAGE 10A and field-level applications. earning and non-credit par- pipe, copper pipe, PEX pipe, Mobile, Alabama, 36617. The materials quickly ticipants. The combination PVC drainage, and vent pip- Success is the key and progress to Level-I modules of multiple venue classes ing. There are work stations both Bell and Williams have and continue in an ever in- allows for maximizing in- in the shop for students to their hands full with 28 suc- creasing complexity and in- structor time and student perform drainage and vent cessful students this se- tensity, on to Levels II, III, participation while minimiz- system design and installa- mester. All of their students, and IV. Students learn and ing student scheduling de- tion, along with the installa- 24 males and two females, prepare for full scale field lay by providing classes tion of water distribution sys- are meeting and exceeding work by accomplishing regularly that would other- tems. Students learn blue- module requirements, exam classroom theory and exer- wise only be available when print reading, use of the ar- evaluations and are on track cises designed for teaching full student loads were at- chitect scale and related for the May 8, 2009 semes- Page 10A Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 CONTINUED from PAGE 1A needed. Many fine vendors Knights of Columbus. E &E attended the event includ- also gave away several great Ferguson Showrooms Exposition ing, Liberty Pumps, Mission door prizes that included, bany, GA. where 140 cus- Rubber, McWane Pipe, U.S. gas cards, visa gift cards, 2 Honor Designers in April tomers, vendors, and em- Foundery, Eclipse, Plastic tickets to the famous Ferguson, a leading in all Ferguson showrooms. ployees attended the event. Trends, North American Talladega race, and much, wholesale distributor of Ferguson showroom The Exposition was an op- Pipe, Hancor, A.Y. much more. plumbing supplies lighting, consultants are trained ex- portunity for all customers, McDonald, JM eagle, and Engineering and Equip- appliances, and other de- perts that can meet with cli- vendors, and employees to Watts. Everyone who at- ment would like to thank ev- sign elements and fixtures, ents, freeing up the design- build relationships with one tended the event had a won- eryone who attended the will honor designers during ers time, or presenting op- another, as well as, to get derful steak and shrimp din- event and a special thank the month of April, hosting tions predetermined by the any added information ner that was catered by you to all the sponsors!6 National Designer’s Month designer. Ferguson show- rooms are tastefully deco- rated and provide outstand- CONTINUED on PAGE 11A CONTINUED from PAGE 1A V&W Supply in attendance, including Mid America Marketing who sponsored the event. The largest fish was caught by Terry Bain and Van Golden, weighing 4.12lb. 1st place winners were Stewart Duckworth and Donny Rob- erts with V&W Supply, (18.08) winning $1000, 2nd place winners were Terry Bain and Van Golden (15.06) winning $653, and 3rd place winners were Scott Cantebury and Chris Will- iams with Plumb one (15.02) winning $330. . V&W Supply would like to thank Full Moon BBQ for ca- tering the event with out- standing BBQ. V&W Supply would also like to thank ev- eryone who attended the event and would like to ex- tend a special thank you to the sponsors, and they look forward to seeing all of you next year. CONTINUED from PAGE 9A Bishop State GCWDI, the Alabama Governor’s Office of Workforce Development in Montgomery, the NCCER Headquarters in Gainesville, Fla., and the Alabama Plumbers and Gas-Fitters Examination Board to coor- dinate the continuing initia- tive and funding for program tuition and materials. Co-Sponsored by the GCWDI, based out of Loui- siana, the initiative began some three years ago with backing and funding sup- port from the Construction Users Roundtable, state, and federal funds dedicated to provide training for con- struction workers to rebuild the Gulf Coast after Hurri- cane Katrina. Since incep- tion, the initiative has trained and certified over 20,000 construction trade workers along the Gulf Coast in Texas, Louisiana, Missis- sippi, and now Alabama with Bishop State entering the initiative in the spring of 2008.6 Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 Page 11A products.Advice to get CONTINUED from PAGE 1A the local professional sports New Lead Legislation you and your business up landscape,” said Baker to speed with new Lead NASCAR Curb Racing President Matt Watch Site Launched By Free standards. “The addition of State Crews. Leadology 101 – What's Water Heaters to our orga- “We’ve made great Watts Water Technologies the deal with lead any- nization is especially re- strides this off season to Watts Water Technolo- may be only the begin- way? warding in the fact that we improve both our on and off- gies Inc. and its associ- ning! Details on possible The Bottom Line – Our have aligned ourselves track performance, adding ated brands have taken a new and pending Lead take on the Lead Free with a fellow Nashville another partner that under- proactive approach to re- Free legislation. movement. area based company, this stands Motorsports and uti- cent changes in legisla- Getting Started - Your Standard product vs Lead will help us achieve a lizes what it has to offer only tion in California and Ver- guide to making the Free products, and all long-term goal of becom- increases our optimism as the mont, which mandate a change to Lead Free that entails.6 ing a more visible part of 2009 season continues.”6 reduction of lead in pipes, fittings and fixtures used to convey water for drink- ing or cooking. The com- pany has launched a new informational Web site www.WeAreLeadFree.net that will provide frequent updates on what is hap- pening around the coun- try with Lead Free legis- lation and requirements. Features include: News - We scour the internet, so you don't have to! The lead in plumbing news that shapes our industry, country and digital world. Lead Laws - Our interac- tive National map showing Lead Free, State by State. California and Vermont CONTINUED from PAGE 1A Designers ing customers service, which reflects the high level of detail and professionalism given by an interior de- signer. Ferguson associates provide a world-class expe- rience for designers and their customers, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. “Ferguson showrooms function as an extension of a designers business,” said Sam Rose, Wolseley North America showroom man- ager. “Our showrooms al- low designers to showcase product offerings in an up- scale setting without invest- ing in costly overhead.” Ferguson showrooms across the country will host a variety of specialty events to showcase products and thank designers for their business. For those not pre- viously affiliated with Ferguson, this is an excel- lent opportunity to meet the showroom staff and learn Albertville, AL Birmingham, AL Fairhope, AL Montgomery, AL about product offerings and 9471 US Highway 431 300 35th Street North 22926 U.S. Hwy 98 572 Oliver Road how Ferguson Showrooms (256) 878-1090 (205) 581-3222 (251) 928-2414 (334) 265-5566 can help their businesses. Ferguson consultants Alexander City, AL Calera, AL Florence, AL Orange Beach, AL understand a designer’s vi- 2590 Dadeville Road 4204 Highway 31 South 1100 Forest Avenue 24022 Canal Road sion and can work within the (256) 234-4236 (205) 668-3300 (256) 767-0260 (251) 974-5672 designer’s specification to Andalusia, AL Mobile, AL Selma, AL showcase products or meet Clanton, AL 950 West By Pass 2103 Pine Street 2760 MacMae Drive 408 Highway 80 East specifications and project (334) 222-4210 (205) 755-8983 (251) 479-6524 (334) 875-2666 needs. From the luxurious to environmentally friendly, Anniston, AL Cullman, AL Mobile (West), AL Tuscaloosa, AL Ferguson has access to 800 Gurnee Avenue 791 County Road 437 7841 Bullitt Drive 5051 Jug Factory Road today’s top products and (256) 237-5415 (256) 739-2684 (251) 666-1985 trends.6 Page 12A Alabama/Gulf Coast Plumbing News - April, 2009 Who’s Reading The Plumbing News?

Harry Harrington of Stasco Ed Patterson of Covenant Mechanical with Christopher Sales Rohling of Watts Dan Marino Katie Dodd/ Bogan Supply Daphne, Al. Alabama Governor Sonny Purdue

John Kennedy of Will & Pierce, Kevin Hope of Cruse and Associates and Mike Lisa Cocozza of Bogan Supply McClain of Coleman-Russell Daphne, Alabama Tom Gregory of A&W Clyde Evans of Ferguson, Plumbing Mobile

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Jimmy Herrin of Herrin Plumbing Mike Dika and Family reads The Plumbing News

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ASPE President’s Message public. and energy use, and the I would like to extend (ASPE) is the interna- The Society dissemi- application of advanced an introduction to Ameri- tional organization for nates technical data and techniques throughout can Society of Plumbing professionals skilled in information, sponsors ac- the world. Engineers and the ASPE the design, specification tivities that facilitate inter- ASPE (National) was - Alabama Chapter. Many and inspection of plumb- action with fellow profes- founded in 1964 and cur- plumbing Professionals ing systems. ASPE is sionals, and, through re- rently has 6,500 mem- are members and attend dedicated to the advance- search and education, ex- bers. Internationally, meetings. But for those ment of the science of pands the base of knowl- ASPE members are lo- who are not aware of the plumbing engineering, to edge of the plumbing en- cated in the United ASPE association please the professional growth gineering industry. ASPE States, Canada, Asia, read what follows. and advancement of its Carol Johnson, CPD, LEEDAP members are leaders in Mexico, South and Cen- The American Society members and the health, ASPE-Alabama Chapter President innovative plumbing de- tral America, the South of Plumbing Engineers welfare and safety of the Whitaker and Rawson, Inc. sign, effective materials Pacific, Australia and Eu- rope. They represent an extensive network of ex- perienced engineers, de- signers, contractors, code officials, manufac- turers and manufacturer representatives inter- ested in advancing their careers, their profession and the industry. ASPE is at the forefront of technol- ogy. In addition, ASPE represents members and promotes the profession among all segments of the construction industry. Yes ASPE is the organi- zation that puts you in touch with everyone. ASPE Chapters The ASPE – Alabama Chap- ters provide the major communication links and the first line of services and programs for the in- dividual member. At chap- ter functions, members can network with others who represent all seg- ments of the plumbing engineering, design, con- struction and services in- dustry. Chapters produce newsletters, conduct monthly technical meet- ings and provide oppor- tunities for education, professional development and information sharing to help the membership stay abreast of current trends, code changes and technologies in the plumbing engineering profession. ASPE – Ala- bama meets the second Tuesday of each month. Contact me carol @whitakerandrawson.com and we will put you on our newsletter. As a member of ASPE you will have access to Plumbing Technical infor- mation such as Technical Publications, Convention and Technical Sympo- siums. Technical Publica- tions The Society main- tains a comprehensive publishing program, CONTINUED on PAGE 3B Page 2B Alabama Plumbing News - April, 2009 Scenes from the Monthy ASPE Meeting

Dewhitt McDonald of VCM Sales, Billy Jackson of Zgouvas Eiring & Assoc., Bill Cone of VCM Sales, Don Kitchens of CRS, Dana Simpson of Tim Morales Vic Williams and Brad Echols of Williams and and Assoc. and George Macinaw Scott Bruner of CRS with Pace Josey of Jay R. Smith Associates

Fran Williams of Williams and Assoc. and Dan Art Ciacciarelli of Tyco Ken Baldwin of Ken’s Mechanical Service Chadwell of W & R Engineering

Dewhitt McDonald of VCM Sales and Roland Michael Guthas of W & R Engineering and Leonard McWilliams Steve Cook and Casey Machen of VCM Sales Bass Jr. of Brown Mechanical Alabama Plumbing News - April, 2009 Page 3B CONTINUED from PAGE 1B public with a single, com- tems, the CPD program is ganizations promulgating the building codes for prehensive qualification not in any way connected national model codes plumbing systems . . . our President of professional compe- to any state-regulated and, when appropriate, lives are impacted daily Professional Engineer by the advances made in spearheaded by the tence for engineers and coordinate code and leg- (P.E.) registration. plumbing engineering profession’s basic refer- designers of plumbing islative representation at Codes and Legisla- technology through the ence text, the Plumbing systems. the state and local level. tion The Society main- Foundation’s research Engineering Design Hand- The CPD, designed ex- ASPE Research Foun- tains liaisons with all and development. book. clusively by and for dation The ASPE Re- plumbing industry and I encourage everyone to The Plumbing Engi- plumbing engineers, tests search Foundation, es- engineering related orga- come to a meeting, start re- neering Design Hand- hundreds of engineers tablished in 1976, is the nizations, as well as pro- ceiving our newsletter or call book, published in four and designers at centers only independent, impar- viding code and repre- me at 205-949-5123. I will volumes, encompasses throughout the United tial organization involved sentative liaisons with answer your questions. forty-six chapters, pro- States biennially. in plumbing engineering various federal, state and New members are always vides comprehensive de- The examination is and design research. local governmental agen- welcomed and always of- tails of the accepted held in the month of April The science of plumb- cies and departments. fer us a challenge to im- practices and design cri- of even numbered years. ing engineering affects ASPE code and legisla- prove how we serve you. teria used in the field of Created to provide a everyone . . . from the tive liaisons are members For more information plumbing engineering. single, uniform national quality of our drinking wa- of the coordinating com- please see the ASPE The ASPE published li- credential in the field of ter to the conservation of mittees for the many or- Website, www. aspe.org.6 brary of professional engineered plumbing sys- our water resources to technical manuals and handbooks includes the Domestic Water Heating Design Manual and Model Plumbing Codes: A Com- parison Study, the only plumbing engineer’s and designer’s plumbing code tool of its kind. Convention and Tech- nical Symposium The Society hosts biennial Conventions on even numbered years and Technical Symposia on odd number years for professional plumbing en- gineers, designers and contractors to improve their skills, learn original design concepts and make important network- ing contacts to help them stay abreast of current trends, codes and tech- nologies. In conjunction with each Convention there is the Engineered Plumbing Exposition, the greatest, largest gathering of plumbing engineering and design products, equipment and services. Everything from pipes to pumps to fixtures, from compressor to computers to consulting services is on display to allow engi- neers and specifiers to view the newest and most innovative design materi- als available to them. In addition, the Society con- ducts a number of one- and two-day technical and professional develop- ment seminars in con- junction with the Chap- ters, each year. Certified in Plumbing Design ASPE sponsors a national certification pro- gram for engineers and designers of plumbing systems, which carries the designation “Certified in Plumbing Design” or CPD. The certification program, provides the profession, the plumbing industry, and the general Page 4B Alabama Plumbing News - April, 2009 facturer, specifier, or know what they are getting the skills needed to properly manufacturer’s rep. in the way of appearance at prepare and install the We all play a role. We least. It’s the inside guts/ equipment and/or product. all want to achieve the same operation, and type of ma- Now this all sounds Do What You Like to Do? end result. Now just tell me terials that go into a prod- simple on paper but we all we are involved in. Although we don’t want that corner- uct that is most often hid- know it is more detailed and construction related, plumb- stone project which will have den which goes unnoticed a bit more complex than this ing is one of the essentials. our mark on it in some until a problems springs up and you know what I’m talk- You may remember a few shape, form, or fashion for later down the road. ing about! It could be any- years back American Stan- the life of the structure. We This is where someone is thing from sizing a water dard had a slogan that went all want that legacy and we looking out for them; an ar- heater to figuring quantities something like this - - - “We want the owner or end user chitect, designer, engineer, of roof drains to crossing Protect The Health Of The to be happy when we turn anyone who put their stamp over brands of manufactur- Nation” a poster bearing the over a completed project of approval on the products ers we know would be an image of a young journey- that has quality, value, and they select, recommend, or accepted equivalent by the man plumber with a pipe workmanship that will offer specify. On the other hand person responsible for writ- wrench in his hand. If you a lifetime of satisfaction and a supplier who interprets ing the specifications. remember this, you prob- functionability. what a specifier is calling for We are all shooting for Ronnie Holmes of Jim Benton ably don’t want to admit it How do we do this? Ob- has a responsibility to the the same goal of & Associates because it would give away viously, the client is more contractor does he not? completetion; Deadlines, A few years back an your age. versed and educated than Then there is the contractor time frame to get the project owner of a restaurant asked Anyway, my thought is, ever before in today’s cli- who usually takes the sup- out for bid, accumulating the me this question… are we doing our part as a mate of doing business. plier at his word that all is various pricings involved Do we like what we do? professional in this industry? Through modern technol- accurate and complies with and qualifying all are correct Think about it. No matter what part we play ogy, advertising, and more what the specifications call and accurate, putting the bid What a unique industry – contractor, supplier, manu- education most already for. The contractor provides together and delivering it on time… Then, if we are fortunate, comes the submitting, order- ing, and installing, all on a time frame necessary to complete the job on sched- ule and in budget. Coordi- nation and organization be- tween all parties ensures a smooth job progression. Here comes into play the professionalism, experi- ence, and dedication which we all should offer as our responsibilities to our career in this industry. In order to do this we should be at the top of our game so to speak wouldn’t you say? Much like Tiger Woods would be while playing the Masters. So are we taking the nec- essary steps to be that pol- ished professional we claim to be? Do we look for ex- cuses and ways to just sur- vive in our day to day jobs, like looking for an excuse to lay out of work, take off early, etc, etc? Are we merely looking to make it through the day; or are we excited and looking forward to the days activity’s and to- do list. Do we take work and responsibility as a challenge or dread the time spent on the job? We have all noticed the lack of interest to detail, training, and proper instal- lation of product. If you haven’t what planet have you been on? Remember when training was top priority with employers? Remember the time when we had to stay after hours for meetings and educational functions of our business? We’ll I’m here to tell you it’s simply not hap- pening any more because I’ve talked with people in all facets of our industry who notice the same thing. Does CONTINUED on PAGE 7B Alabama Plumbing News - April, 2009 Page 5B

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Second Tuesday of Every Month 6PM May 15th, 2009 October 2nd, 2009 ASPE Alabama Chapter Meeting AGC Shoals Bass Tournament AGC Guntersville Bass Tournament LOCATION: Altadena Valley Golf & Country LOCATION: Florence, AL LOCATION: Lake Guntersville CONTACT: [email protected] CONTACT: Melody Hallmark, 256-767-7216 CONTACT: Darrell Henry, 256-714-0135

April 1st, 2009 May 19th, 2009 October 7-9th 2009 ASPE Montgomery Chapter Meeting ASPE Birmingham Chapter Meeting WaterSmart Conference and Expo LOCATION: Farmer's Market Cafe LOCATION: BEC conf room LOCATION: Las Vegas CONTACT: www.alspe.com CONTACT: www.alspe.com CONTACT: WaterSmartInnovations.com

April 15-17th, 2009 May 16t-19th, 2009 October 14-19th, 2009 2009 TAPHCC Convention/Trade Show GAMA 74th Annual Meeting American Supply Association Con. LOCATION: L.P. Field, Nashville, TN LOCATION: Santa Ana Pueblo, NM LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTACT: (865) 531-7045 CONTACT:www.gamanet.org CONTACT: www.asa.net/

April 24th, 2009 June 3rd, 2009 October 21-23rd, 2009 AGC Eufaula Bass Tournament ASPE Montgomery Chapter Meeting PHCC National Convention LOCATION: Lake Point, Eufaula LOCATION: Farmer's Market Cafe LOCATION: New Orleans, LA CONTACT: www.alabamaagc.org CONTACT: www.alspe.com CONTACT:www.phccweb.org

May 1st-3rd, 2009 June 17-18th, 2009 October 22-25th, 2009 KBIS 2009 National Disaster Reconstruction Expo ASPE National Symposium LOCATION: Atlanta, Alabama LOCATION: New Orleans LOCATION: Dearborn, Michigan CONTACT: www.kbis.com CONTACT: www.ndrexpo.com CONTACT:www.aspe.org

May 6th, 2009 September 14th, 2009 November 11-13th, 2009 ASPE Montgomery Chapter Meeting Alabama Assoc. General Contractors Golf 2009 Greenbuild International Expo LOCATION: Farmer's Market Cafe LOCATION: Irondale, AL LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ CONTACT: www.alspe.com CONTACT:www.alabamaagc.org CONTACT: www.greenbuildexpo.org Alabama Plumbing News - April, 2009 Page 7B CONTINUED from PAGE 4B uct? Sales people on the sional peers who share the tients and trying to sched- or her work. In my opinion, supply side would have an same ideals and challenges ule his next tee time. This is however, a professional is Like to Do? improved knowledge and we do. true with our industry as someone that enjoys what this not concern you? become better equipped When I go to a doctor I well. We need more people they do; they live it, breath Is this not why we get finding their way through want to see someone who who are committed and it, love it, and have fun do- space shuttles that fail due tech data catalogs and be is up on the latest of his dedicated to what they do ing it; they look forward to to wrong o-rings, or bridges more involved by crossing medical profession. Some- and not just looking at their the next day and another that collapse due to struc- over material themselves. one who is at the top of his watch, waiting around for challenge. tural designs, or water heat- This is the way we learn game, and enjoys what he five o’clock. So do we like what we ers that blow up due to im- more about what we are sell- does. A professional, as de- do? If we truly like what we proper T&P valve installa- ing. I would hope an engi- Not a person who is sim- fined by a dictionary, is a do we never work a day of tion. Product having to be neering firm would be more ply shuttling in and out pa- person who is expert at his our life!6 taken out due to misappli- open to lunch-n-learns for cation or not meeting speci- additional information on the fication, or material returned latest design change and because it was not what the updated information rather contractor ordered. than putting out a spec on a I will be the first to say discontinued product or bad that sometimes I may not be product number. at the top of my game, how- Contractors would ben- ever; that won’t keep me efit from knowing about new from trying harder to be- technology like siphonic come the professional I roof drains, acceptance of need to be in representing air admittance valves, new manufacturers I’m commit- approved piping systems, ted to. I would ask that you piping support and technol- join me in an effort to re- ogy which helps enhance commit ourselves to being quality and lowers labor better prepared and more cost. professional in our ap- By participating and be- proach to this industry. ing involved in industry or- Could the wholesale dis- ganizations such as ASPE tributor become more open gives us additional skills, to training and sales meet- information, training, and ings when manufactures of- just plain old fashion net- fer new and innovative prod- working with other profes- Alabama State Plumbers & Gas Fitters Exam Dates

Saturday, June 27, 2009 EXAM DOSTER COMMUNITY CENTER Prattville, AL 8:00 AM AND 12:30 PM Registration Deadline: 5/27/2009

Saturday, August 29, 2009 EXAM HOLIDAY INN - 6TH AVE NE Decatur, AL 8:00 AM AND 12:30 PM Registration Deadline: 7/29/2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009 JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER, MASTER GAS FITTER & MASTER PLUMBER EXAM ERIE H MYERS CIVIC CENTER Gulf Shores, AL 8:00 AM AND 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 10/21/2009

Sunday, November 22, 2009 JOURNEYMAN GAS FITTER EXAM ERIE H MYERS CIVIC CENTER Gulf Shores, AL 9:00 AM Registration Deadline: 10/21/2009

The purpose of the Board is the promotion of the public safety, health, and general welfare of the people statewide by requiring persons to establish their com- petency as plumbers and/or gas fitters before perform- ing or supervising plumbing and/or gas fittings.For more information, please visit www.pgfb.state.al.us6 Page 8B Alabama Plumbing News - April, 2009