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Jack MorganEditor and Publisher

Moen President toDeliver State of Industry

Address at KBIS 2013

David Lingafelter,President of Moen Inc.

David Lingafelter, Presi-dent of Moen Inc., the lead-ing faucet manufacturer inthe country, will deliver theState of the Industry ad-dress April 20 during KBIS2013. He will share key in-sights and trends in thekitchen and bath industry,as well as provide an over-view of the home improve-ment marketplace, focusingspecifically on today’s em-powered – and evolving –consumer.

Lingafelter’s 23-year ten-

While America Slept

The 112th Congress isover….in a way. Much hasbeen said in the media andthe coverage has been de-tailed and negative, accus-ing Congress of being dys-functional. I suspect Ameri-cans heard on the news“Obama” and “Boehner”more than we’ve ever heardthe names of the Presidentand Speaker of the House

used in combination. Andyes, Congress was chal-lenged with historic deci-sions on national budgetpolicy and yes, some ofthese decisions were againdelayed (until late February,2013). But of all the dynam-ics in Washington, DC, in thepast two years, the most dan-gerous were never dis-

The Legislative Rubber Hits the Regulatory RoadBy Mark Riso, Director of Government Relations

PHCC National Association

TAPHCC to Hold 116th AnnualConvention/Trade Show

The Tennessee Assoc. ofPHC Contractors is excitedto announce that on April25, 2013 they will hold their116th Annual Convention andTradeshow in Knoxville. TheTradeshow will be held at

Knoxvil le Marriott from12pm-4pm. Admission andparking are free and theevent is open to the public.The 2013 Trade Show willfeature many exhibitors and

2nd Annual PHCCZone 2 Meeting Held

Nashville, TN Hosts PHCCNational Board Meeting

PHCC National held theirquarterly Board Meeting atOpryland in Nashville onJanuary 25th. David Dugger,PHCC National President,presided over the meetingand Rick Thompson repre-sented TN as our Zone 2Director. In attendance fromTennessee PHCC wereMichael Vance, SteveGammon, Ross Wood, Fil

Harris, Bunny Oakes andBeth Killen.

PHCC National meetingsare held all over the countryand it was a rare opportunityfor our TN members to at-tend a National Meeting. In-cluded in the meeting’sagenda were Zone reportsfrom each of the country’sfour zones which included

In 2012, the TN PHCChosted the first ever NationalPHCC Zone 2 in Chatta-nooga. On February 9th,North Carolina Plumbing &Mechanical Assoc. hostedthe 2nd Annual Zone 2Meeting in Asheville, NC.

In attendance were StateChapter Presidents and theirState Executive Directorsfrom Tennessee, Nor thCarolina, Georgia and Ken-tucky. Family members alsoattended. Rick Thompson,

Steve Gammon, Ross Wood Fil Harris, Bunny Oakesand Michael Vance

The PHCC Zone 2 group in front of the Biltmore House. The day’sevents included a special mechanical systems tour.

Greetings plumbing pros!I can’t believe spring is justaround the corner, I’m look-ing forward to the warmerweather and attendingsome of the great industryevents that will be held soon.Please remember to contactus if you have any upcom-ing events that you wouldlike us to cover.

I would like to remind ev-eryone of are some upcom-ing Conventions andTradeshows. NCPMA An-nual Trade Show on March21st in Concord, NC,TAPHCC’s Annual TradeShow Convention in Knox-ville, TN on April 25th -27th,PMA’s 121st Annual Confer-ence June 6th -9th in MyrtleBeach, SC, and ASPE’sTrade Show in June. Pleasecheck out our monthly cal-endar as we update itmonthly so you can see thelatest upcoming events heldby our associations, distribu-tors, and manufacturers.


MAPA to Hold 20th AnnualFishing Tournament

We are again making plans for our fishing tour-nament. We thank all of the sponsors and fishermenfrom last year when the weather took out Charlie’s Campand we had to cancel the tournament. Charlie says all isready again this year and we have set the planning pro-cess in motion. We want to urge everyone to makeplans to turnout for this event this year. Look for flyersat your supply companies. Time is short, as we will begone fishin’ on June 23, 2012. There will be prizes andgood food all around. Contact Carl Dunn at 901-800-6318 for more information.!

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International Builders’ Showand Kitchen & Bath Industry

Show to Co-Locate inLas Vegas Beginning in 2014

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chairman of theboard Barry Rutenberg, CGP (center) announces the agreement toco-locate the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the Kitchen

& Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas

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The National Associationof Home Builders (NAHB)and the National Kitchen &Bath Association (NKBA)today announced an agree-ment to co-locate the Inter-national Builders' Show(IBS) and the Kitchen & BathIndustry Show (KBIS) in LasVegas beginning in February2014.

The two events will re-main separate and distinctshows held simultaneouslyat the Las Vegas Conven-tion Center through 2016,creating Design and Con-struction Week, one of theworld's largest gatheringsfocused on new ideas, prod-ucts and technologies todesign, build and remodelhomes.

"This new format allowsexhibitors to reach a fullrange of design and con-struction professionals whobuy, specify and influencethe products that go intoAmerican homes," saidNAHB Chairman BarryRutenberg, a home builderfrom Gainesville, Fla. "Forattendees, it means accessto two expansive trade showfloors and hundreds of ad-ditional suppliers to meet."

"Two shows, two associa-tions and one place to seeand connect with every as-pect of residential construc-tion and remodeling," saidJohn Morgan, NKBA 2013president and president ofMorgan Pinnacle, amanufacturer's representa-tive for cabinetry and tech-nology brands. "We couldn'tbe more excited to deliverthis special event for the in-dustry."

The new mega-event willbe held Feb. 4-6, 2014 inLas Vegas, with each showoccupying a separate hall.Kitchen and bath brandsthat have participated inboth shows can choose toexhibit in the KBIS or IBShall. One pass will provideaccess to both exhibits.NKBA and NAHB will con-tinue to produce separateeducational programmingand special events. Futureshow dates are Jan 20-22,2015 and Jan 19-21, 2016 atthe Las Vegas ConventionCenter.

Design and ConstructionWeek 2014 is expected todraw more than 75,000specifiers, builders, dealersand suppliers and 2,000 ex-hibiting brands, based onrecent trends for bothshows.

IBS is the largest annuallight construction show in theworld with 50,000 attendeesexpected at the 2013 show.

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the question- ’Where shouldthe Board put its focus to bet-ter serve state and contrac-tor members as PHCC movesforward?’

Each of the PHCC’s manyCommittees, Divisions andService Groups made re-ports and we gained insightinto the depth and focus of theAssociation. The followingday, the PHCC Board mem-bers met to discuss the PHCCNational’s Strategic Planwhich included long-term andfive-year goals and objec-tives. The session also high-lighted trends, regulatory ac-tions, technology and com-munications. The Board ofDirectors presented each vis-iting PHCC Board and StaffMember with a “Totally Ten-nessee” welcome bag includ-ing: GooGoo Clusters, MoonPies, Bush’s Beans, Brach’sCandies, Little Debbie’s, JFGCoffee, a Music City guitarpick and other items.!

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Nashville

ure with Moen makes himmost suited to discuss thechanging landscape of notonly the faucet category, butthe kitchen and bath indus-try as a whole, particularlyas it pertains to the cus-tomer.

“Our industry is changingbecause our end user – theconsumer – is changing.Today’sconsumer is moreeducated, empowered – anddemanding – than ever be-fore,” Lingafelter said. “Theydream, plan and shop forkitchen and bath products inways we could have nevereven imagined a decade ago.While this proposes chal-lenges, it also provides oppor-tunities – with new products,the ways we go to market andhow we counsel them in theirpurchases and projects.

“Manufacturers and ourpartners need to aid in thedecision-making process byserving as a consultant – of-fering tips and tools to aid in

the education process.”In his address, Linga-felter

will talk about the continuedupsurge of kitchen and bathremodeling in 2013 and howmanufacturers and show-rooms must be armed with theright tools and technology toattract and engage not onlythe in-market remodeling con-sumer, but also remodelingprofessionals, builders, archi-tects and designers.

Lingafelter noted thatwhereas faucets used to besimple tools to dispense wa-ter just 10 years ago, todaythey are thoughtfully designedfashion accessories with ever-increasing capabilities.

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KBIS 2013

January - February 2013Calendar -------------------------------------- page 12Counter Action - PDI, Nashville --------- page 8Guest Editorial by Andy Ward ------------ page 13Job Bulletin ----------------------------------- page 9Manufacturer Spotlight - Taco Pumps-- page 10Pumps ------------------------------------------ page 5Water Heater 101 --------------------------- page 6


Builders, remodelers, devel-opers, architects and otherindustry professionals frommore than 100 countries at-tend to see the latest prod-ucts and services fromnearly 1,000 exhibitors inmore than 200 constructioncategories, attend dozens ofcutting-edge education ses-sions, visit show homes fea-turing the latest trends and in-novations and network withpeers. Now in its 69th year,IBS is organized, producedand managed exclusively by

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Held annually for the last49 years, KBIS is the largestevent in North America fo-cused on the kitchen andbath segment, attracting morethan 700 exhibitors. The 2013show, to be held in New Or-leans, April 19-21, is expectedto attract more than 20,000buyers and specifiers frommore than 50 countries, aswell as 300 members of themedia. Attendees includedealers, designers, archi-tects, remodelers, wholesal-ers and custom builders.KBIS is owned by NKBA,sponsored by K+BB maga-

zine and produced by NielsenExpositions.

"Co-locating IBS andKBIS will enable kitchen andbath professionals to benefitthrough a greater under-standing and familiarity withrelated products, such aswindows, doors, flooring, andmechanical systems, all ofwhich are critical to overallconsumer satisfaction withproject outcomes," Morgansaid.

"Consumers are, indeed,the common ground betweenNAHB and NKBA,"Rutenberg said. "Co-locatingour shows and educational

conferences brings togetherevery segment of the indus-try to advance our collectiveprofessionalism and expertisein serving home owners."

In 2015, Design and Con-struction Week will expandfurther with the addition ofSURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, Jan.21-23 at the Mandalay BayConvention Center in Las Ve-gas. SURFACES is spon-sored by the World Floor Cov-ering Association and is thelargest floor-covering industryevent in North America forretailers, distributors, install-ers, designers and home

builders. StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is theonly show in North Americasolely focused on the naturalstone industry and is spon-sored by the Marble Instituteof America and the NaturalStone Council. Both eventsare produced by HanleyWood. Shuttle buses will runbetween the convention cen-ters to allow approximately25,000 additional attendeesto tour all three exhibits.

About the National Asso-ciation of Home Builders

The National Associationof Home Builders (NAHB) isa Washington-based tradeassociation representingmore than 140,000 membersinvolved in remodeling, homebuilding, multifamily construc-tion, property management,subcontracting, design, hous-ing finance, building productmanufacturing and other as-pects of residential and lightcommercial construction.NAHB is affiliated with 800state and local home buildersassociations around thecountry. NAHB's builder mem-bers will construct about 80percent of the new housingunits projected for this year.For more information, visitwww.nahb.org.

About the National Kitchen& Bath Association and theKitchen & Bath Industry Show

The National Kitchen &Bath Association (NKBA) is anonprofit trade associationthat owns the Kitchen & BathIndustry Show (KBIS). Withnearly 60,000 members, theNKBA has educated and ledthe kitchen and bath industrysince its founding in 1963. Themission of the NKBA is to en-hance member success andexcellence, promote profes-sionalism and ethical busi-ness practices, and provideleadership and direction forthe kitchen and bath industryworldwide. For more informa-tion, visit www.nkba.org orcall 800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).!

PHCC Zone 2 Director ofShoffner Mechanical inKnoxville presided over themeeting. Topics discussedincluded increasing PHCCawareness, legislative is-sues, apprenticeship pro-grams, member retentionand involvement. “It is agreat opportunity for all of usto meet, exchange ideasand find out how we can im-prove PHCC with our sur-rounding State Chapters. Itwas a very worthwhile expe-rience,” Michael Vance-TAPHCC President.!


Zone 2


Pumps (circulators) areused in hydronic systems tomove water through the sys-tem at a desired rate. Thereare many important factorsto consider when purchas-ing a pump, such as GPM,head range, voltage, andhorsepower.

GPM (gallons perminute) is a measure thatindicates the maximum flowrate of water a pump cancirculate at a given headrange. Head range is thenumber of feet a pump canraise or lower a column ofwater at atmospheric pres-sure.

Sump PumpsSump pumps are used to

remove excess water froma sump pit. The most com-mon place to use a sumppump is in a basementprone to flooding. Sumppumps are available in twovarieties: submersible orpedestal. A submersiblesump pump operates whilesubmerged under water,while a pedestal pump ishoisted on a support andswitches on only when wa-ter reaches a certain level.

Sewage PumpsA sewage pump moves

solids and liquids betweenlocations. A typical sewagepump will sit in a sewagebasin, which must be in thelowest area of the location

in need of drainage. A sew-age pump may also be sub-merged.

Effluent PumpsEffluent pumps are used

in sanitary sump drainageapplications to transferwastewater. Effluent is thegray wastewater that re-mains after the solids settle

out. These types of pumpsare commonly found in sep-tic tanks.

Recirculator PumpsRecirculation pumps pro-

vide hot water every time thetap is turned on. This saveswater, energy, and money. A

recirculation pump takescool water that goes downa drain and recirculates itback to the water heaterthrough the cold water line.

Pool PumpsPool pumps are available

in two varieties: coverpumps and utility pumps. Acover pump removes waterthat rests on a pool cover. Autility pump is submergedon a flat surface to pumpclear water. Pool pumps aregenerally used for dewater-ing and filling.

Grinder PumpsA grinder pump is a device

used to manage waste. Waste-water from household appli-ances (toilets, bathtubs, wash-ing machines, etc.) flowthrough the home’s pipesinto the grinder pump’s hold-ing tank.

Once the waste insidethe tank reaches a specificlevel, the pump will turn on,grind the waste into fineslurry, and pump it to thecentral sewer system.Grinder pumps can be in-stalled in the basement or inthe yard.!

technologically-advanced prod-ucts which are easy-to-use,save water, and provide a per-formance,” he said.

Lingafelter’s address is 2-3p.m. Saturday, April 20 in theLa Nouvelle Ballroom.!


KBIS 2013


You have a lot to considerwhen selecting a new waterheater for your home or cus-tomer. You should choose awater heating system thatwill not only provide enoughhot water but also that willdo so energy efficiently, sav-ing money. This includesconsidering the differenttypes of water heaters avail-able and determining theright size and fuel source fora home.TYPES OF WATERHEATERSConventional Storage Wa-ter Heaters

Conventional storagewater heaters remain themost popular type of waterheating system for thehome.

A single-family storagewater heater offers a readyreservoir—from 20 to 80 gal-lons—of hot water. It oper-ates by releasing hot waterfrom the top of the tankwhen you turn on the hotwater tap. To replace thathot water, cold water entersthe bottom of the tank, en-suring that the tank is alwaysfull.

Conventional storagewater heater fuel sourcesinclude natural gas, pro-pane, fuel oil, and electric-ity. Natural gas and propanewater heaters basically op-erate the same. A gasburner under the tank heatsthe water. A thermostat

opens the gas valve as thewater temperature falls. Thevalve closes when the tem-perature rises to thethermostat’s setpoint. Oil-fired water heaters operatesimilarly, but they havepower burners that mix oiland air in a vaporizing mist,ignited by an electric spark.Electric water heaters haveone or two electric elements,each with its own thermo-stat. With two electric ele-ments, a standby element atthe bottom of the tank main-tains the minimum thermo-stat setting while the upperdemand element provideshot water recovery whendemand heightens.

Because water is con-stantly heated in the tank,energy can be wasted evenwhen a hot water tap isn’trunning. This is calledstandby heat loss. Onlytankless water heaters—such as demand water heat-ers and tankless coil waterheaters—avoid standby heatlosses. However, you canfind some storage waterheater models with heavilyinsulated tanks, which sig-nificantly reduce standbyheat losses, lowering annualoperating costs. Look formodels with tanks that havea thermal resistance (R-Value) of R-12 to R-25.

Gas and oil water heat-ers also have venting-relatedenergy losses. Two types of

water heaters—a fan-as-sisted gas water heater andan atmospheric sealed-combustion water heater—reduce these losses. Thefan-assisted gas waterheater uses a draft-inducedfan that regulates the air thatpasses through the burner,which minimizes the amountof excess air during com-bustion, increasing effi-ciency. The atmosphericsealed-combustion waterheater uses a combustionand venting system that is to-tally sealed from the house.

You might also want toconsider some less conven-tional storage water heat-ers—heat pump water heat-ers and solar water heaters.These water heaters areusually more expensive butthey typically have lowerannual operating costs.

The lowest-priced stor-age water heater may be themost expensive to operateand maintain over its life-time. While an oversized unitmay be alluring, it carries ahigher purchase price andincreased energy costs dueto higher standby energylosses.

Proper installation andmaintenance of your waterheater can optimize its en-ergy efficiency.

Proper installation de-pends on many factors.These factors include fueltype, climate, local buildingcode requirements, andsafety issues, especiallyconcerning the combustionof gas- and oil-fired waterheaters.

Periodic water heatermaintenance can signifi-cantly extend the waterheater’s life and minimizeloss of efficiency.

Routine maintenance forstorage water heaters, de-pending on what type/model may include:

·Flushing a quart of wa-ter from the storage tankevery three months

·Checking the tempera-ture and pressure valve ev-ery six months

·Inspecting the anoderod every three to four years.Demand (Tankless or In-stantaneous) WaterHeaters

Demand (tankless or in-stantaneous) water heatersprovide hot water only as itis needed. They don’t pro-duce the standby energylosses associated with stor-age water heaters, whichcan save money.

Demand water heatersheat water directly withoutthe use of a storage tank.Therefore, they avoid thestandby heat losses associ-

ated with storage waterheaters. When a hot watertap is turned on, cold watertravels through a pipe intothe unit. Either a gas burneror an electric element heatsthe water. As a result, de-mand water heaters delivera constant supply of hotwater. You don’t need to waitfor a storage tank to fill upwith enough hot water. How-ever, a demand waterheater’s output limits theflow rate.

Typically, demand waterheaters provide hot water ata rate of 2–5 gallons (7.6–15.2 liters) per minute. Gas-fired demand water heatersproduce higher flow ratesthan electric ones. Some-times, however, even thelargest, gas-fired model can-not supply enough hot wa-ter for simultaneous, mul-tiple uses in large house-holds. For example, takinga shower and running thedishwasher at the sametime can stretch a demandwater heater to its limit. Toovercome this problem, youcan install two or more de-mand water heaters, con-nected in parallel for simul-taneous demands of hotwater. You can also installseparate demand waterheaters for appliances—such as a clothes washer ordishwater—that use a lot ofhot water in a home.

Other applications fordemand water heaters in-clude the following:

·Remote bathrooms orhot tubs

·Booster for appliances,such as dishwashers orclothes washers

·Booster for a solar wa-ter heating system.

Although gas-fired de-mand water heaters tend tohave higher flow rates than

electric ones, they canwaste energy if they have aconstantly burning pilot light.This can sometimes offsetthe elimination of standbyenergy losses when com-pared to a storage waterheater. In a gas-fired stor-age water heater, the pilotlight heats the water in thetank so the energy isn’twasted. The cost of operat-ing a pilot light in a demandwater heater varies frommodel to model. Ask themanufacturer how muchgas the pilot light uses for themodel you’re considering. Ifyou purchase a model thatuses a standing pilot light,you can always turn it offwhen it’s not in use to saveenergy. Also consider mod-els that have an intermittentignition device (IID) insteadof a standing pilot light. Thisdevice resembles the sparkignition device on some gaskitchen ranges and ovens.

For homes that use 41gallons or less of hot waterdaily, demand water heaterscan be 24%–34% more en-ergy efficient than conven-tional storage tank waterheaters. They can be 8%–14% more energy efficient forhomes that use a lot of hotwater—around 86 gallonsper day. You can achieveeven greater energy sav-ings of 27%–50% if you in-stall a demand water heaterat each hot water outlet.

Demand water heaterscost more than conventionalstorage water heaters. How-ever, you may find that ademand water heater mayhave lower operating andenergy costs, which couldoffset its higher purchaseprice.

Most tankless water heat-ers have a life expectancy



Brian Baty, Counter Sales; Eric Bryan, Outside Sales; JayStandley, Warehouse MGR.; Shane Hathaway, Route Specialist

and Tom Perrotta, Branch MGR

PDI: Nashville, TennesseeTom Perrotta-Tom joined

PDI in August of 2007 inShowroom Sales at ourLake Oconee location. In2009, Tom was promoted toBranch Manager for this lo-cation. In 2011, he trans-ferred to PDI’s Woodstocklocation as Branch Manager,and in July of 2012, Tom ac-cepted the opportunity toopen our first Branch out-side of GA. He moved to

Hendersonville, TN and be-gan to get ready to open thebranch in October of 2012.Prior to PDI, Tom had expe-rience with several Plumbingcompanies in the Marietta,Atlanta, GA area. His expe-rience included Purchasing/Showroom, and CounterSales with DickersonPlumbing Supply andDupree Plumbing. Tom grewup in New York. He gradu-

ated from Aviation HighSchool in Long Island Cityin NY. He was also a mem-ber of the New York Air Na-tional Guard for almost 11years.

Brian Baty-Brian joinedPDI in October of 2012 as aCounter Salesperson.Brian’s previous experiencewas working with SteinhouseSupply in Nashville, TN. Priorto moving to Nashville, Brianworked with Western NevadaSupply in Sparks, NV, andFerguson Enterprises in Eu-reka, CA and Reno, NV. Brianreceived his Associate in Artsin Humanities and Social Sci-ence from College of the Red-woods in Eureka, CA.

Shane Hathaway-Shanejoined PDI in October 2012 asa Delivery Driver. Prior to PDI,Shane worked with Lowes’sin Nashville, TN as a DeliveryRoute Driver. He alsoworked with Kimbro OilCompany and Coca-Colaconsolidated in Nashville.Shane grew up in Nashvilleand graduated from HillsboroHigh School. Shane re-ceived his CDL license fromthe CDI Trucking Driving In-stitute.

Eric Bryan-Eric joinedPDI in October of 2004 as aDelivery Driver. Eric pro-gressed throughout thewarehouse during the nextfive years. Eric was work-ing as a Vendor Returns Co-ordinator when he decidedto leave PDI and finish hisAccounting/Finance degreefull time with Georgia StateUniversity in Atlanta, GA.Eric worked for a while in theFinance industry when PDIasked him to return to PDI andcomplete an acceleratedBranch Manager Trainee pro-gram. Eric accepted the chal-lenge, completed the pro-gram, and became BranchManager with our AlpharettaBranch in late 2011. WhenPDI posted the Outside Salesposition for the NashvilleBranch, Eric decided tochange his career course,and accepted the challengeto move to Nashville, TN andbecome a part ofPDI’sOutside Sales Team andrepresent the new branch.

PDI is excited to have thisPDI team to represent our PDIfamily in Nashville, TN. Weare hoping to add a Ware-house/Delivery Driver in thenext few weeks. PDI cel-ebrates their 40th Anniversarythis year!!


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Unlike so many larger companies, Taco hasnever lost its way. We still hold to the samebasic American values of honesty, integrity, andquality that has guided us for three generations.When you choose Taco, you are partnering withme and 500 exceptional employees who bringthose values to work every day. It’s our way ofhelping you do your best work.

John Hazen White, Jr., Owner


Left to right: Elwood White, Founder; John Hazen White, Sr.,John Hazen White, Jr.

continues to lead the in-dustry with its sophisti-ca ted web-access ib leiWorX® controls, greenbu i ld ing LoadMatch®single pipe system, itsbreakthrough LOFlo® ra-diant cooling system forchilled beams, and themost comprehensive lineof residential and com-mercial system compo-nents in the industry.

The company is knownfor helping to build themost reliable systems in

the industry, but there ismuch more to Taco thanproducts on the shelf.

LeadershipTaco does business in

a very special way; a waythat leaves no one out.While other companiesstruggle wi th manage-ment issues, indecision,and cost pressures, Tacohas enjoyed the strongand compassionate lead-ership of its founding fam-ily, the Whites, for threegenera t ions . Founder

Elwood White stitched acorporate banner thathas been carried forwardby his son and successor,John Hazen White, andpassed to Taco’s currentowner,

John Hazen White, Jr.The fabric of the companyis its resolute integrityand its deep appreciationfo r peop le and the i rneeds.

Work forceThe White family, in

good times and in bad,has provided a level ofstability for Taco employ-ees that is unmatched byany American manufac-turer. Stability makes fora less st ressfu l , moreloyal work force. Employ-ees can provide for theirfamilies and plan for thefuture without the uncer-tainty sparked by eco-nomic downturns ,outsourcing jobs over-seas, or encroaching au-tomation. Taco workersare highly skilled peoplewho deserve the opportu-nity to learn new skills onnew machines wheneverwe upgrade. Employeesstay at Taco because ofthe friendship and mutualrespect we all share. Thatspirit can be seen in thequality of every product

they turn out.Employee educationA stable working envi-

ronment has its benefits,as does the opportunityfor personal growth andachievement . In 1992,John Hazen White, Sr.,founded the Taco Learn-ing Center, an accreditedteaching and training fa-cility for employees andthe i r fami l i es . Twen tyyears later, John HazenWhite, Jr. dedicated the$22 mi l l ion Innovat ionand Development Centerto bring Taco’s commit-ment to the next level.The 20,000 sq. ft. centerfeatures state of the artclassrooms and displayswhich double as a hands-on “living lab” to show-case the most efficient,comfortable and sustain-able hydronic equipmentand systems in the indus-try.

Ongoing supportIt isn’t over when you

buy a Taco product, it’sthe beginning of a profes-sional friendship that willlast for years. No one pro-vides more real-personcustomer support thanTaco – on the phone, onsite, in the classroom,and on line.Customer


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trainingKeeping up with the

latest HVAC technology isa necessity for all con-tractors and engineers.The IDC features the mostadvanced working systemson display in the country.Classroom training andworkshops on everythingfrom basic hydronics to hightech geothermal, solar, andchilled beam systems areavailable to all Taco custom-ers. A calendar of in fieldtrainings is also offered forthose who can’t make it toour factory.

HVAC 2.0Long before the internet

became a viable trainingmechanism, Taco was writ-ing system design softwareand developing its own webplatform to bring its tradeshow booths to viewersaround the world. Today,Taco’s Hydronic SystemSolutions® and FloPro De-signer® software, its apps,wizards, webinars, andpodcasts bring the companyto its customers daily whileFloPro University bringsondemand classes to thedesktop. The Taco FloProTeam is the most popularonline community for residen-tial HVAC pros on the web.

Greening the industryTaco’s line of e-Smart®

resourcesaving products isjust the beginning of an on-going commitment to theplanet and quality of life. Tacois at the forefront of greenbuilding HVAC technology withour award-winningLoadMatch® and LOFlo®systems. An essential part ofany Green Building design,both provide a healthier, lesscostly, and more comfortablealternative to VAV technology.Taco works continuouslywith code boards, trade as-sociations, engineering andstandards committees, andtrade schools to advancethe HVAC industry furtherinto green hydronic solu-tions.

Giving backFor three generations,

The Taco/White FamilyFoundation has been deeplyinvolved in philanthropy, sup-porting the arts, education,healthcare initiatives, and thelocal community, including itsown summer camp for thechildren of Taco employees.

The Foundation contrib-utes to numerouscommunitybased non-profitsand encourages employeesto get involved for the bet-terment of all.!

TAPHCCvendors with the latest tech-nologies, new products andinnovations for the PHC in-dustries. All PHC Contractorswill receive a free lunch at theTrade Show. The tradeshowwill feature many activities in-cluding a NASCAR “Driveand Ride” simulator, plumbingand HVAC specific contests,

a live radio broadcast with‘TN Sports Radio 1180AM’,exhibits & product demonstra-tions, door prizes all day, andmuch more!

The TAPHCC would like tothank all of their 2013 spon-sors for their generosity insupport of the TAPHCC. Forfurther information onTAPHCC convention/tradeshow please contactthe TAPHCC at 865-531-7422.!

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New SubDrive QuickPAKExpansion

Franklin Electric contin-ues to expand theQuickPAK product line, al-lowing us to better serve theclean water market, whileoffering the best ofFranklin’s motors, pumps,drives and controls packedinto one system solution.

All SubDrive QuickPAKand 3W MonoDriveQuickPAKs in the 5 & 7 gal-lon per minute (GPM) flowratings are now packagedwith the 3200 Series pumpline. This pump upgradebrings increased flexibility tothe already popularQuickPAK family. Offeringboth a reduced pump end di-ameter and increased out-put performance, the 3200Series significantly in-creases Franklin’s ability toprovide the best productpossible for clean waterpumping applications.

Professional water sys-tems installers can be con-fident that Franklin has boththe individual products andpackaged systems to bestmeet their clean waterpumping needs.

The SubDrive QuickPAK

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cussed on the nightly news.While Americans watchedthe wheels of the legislativeprocess in gridlock, thewheels of the regulatory pro-cess kept spinning.

Congress goes into ses-sion and out of session, butthe regulatory processworks 24/7 365 days a year.This should strike fear in the

hearts of all who believe thatour elected lawmakers arethe only ones who makepublic policy decisions in ournation. While most Ameri-cans are fixated on whathappens on Capitol Hill theymay not know or under-stand that much of what welive with in terms of compli-ance with laws and regula-tions, are designed by fed-eral agencies (non-electedofficials). What may also be

misunderstood is that whenCongress passes a law, theparameters of that law arevague-allowing for interpre-tation by regulators.

So how do we preparefor 2013 and 2014 andwhat’s coming down thepike that contractors needto be aware of?

As a kid I was taught tolook both ways beforecrossing the street. Look-ing both ways ensures that

you’ve assessed the dangerfrom both directions. Myparents also taught me toalways look left first be-cause that’s the traffic thatcan hit you right away whenyou decide to take that stepinto the street.

Advocacy is similar, youneed to look both ways inorder to make a sound de-cision and protect your inter-ests. In this case, the legis-lative process is the secondline of traffic you need tolook out for; the regulatoryprocess is the traffic comingfrom the left side that can hityou right away. (To be clear,the distinction between left

and right is in no way in-tended to parallel the politi-cal left and right).

With an Administrationthat will never have to cam-paign for the White Houseagain fresh off a campaignthat set the stage for highregulatory activity, industryshould be building its advo-cacy abilities with a keeneye on both the legislativeand regulatory sides of gov-ernance. We are headinginto arguably one of themost potentially dangerousregulatory times in our his-tory. Dangerous because ofthe issues, yes, but equally

America


GUEST EDITORIAL

The old year is longgone and we are now fastapproaching the Easter holi-days, the leaves will soonmake their beautiful returnto the trees and flowers willagain spring from theground. We are now in thebeginnings of spring here inthe great State of Tennesseewith all of the hope andwarmth spring brings. Thistime of year it is appropriateand common to stop and re-flect upon the past year andwhat this New Year might bring.

Most of us can think ofthings that did not get done orideas that we might explore in2013. One of those thoughtsfor me as a repair shop is howto balance feeling like Itreated people fairly and stillcharging enough to make aprofit. It has always been astruggle in my mind andheart of feeling like yourworking for a customer andnot looking at just how muchyou can extract from theirbank account. Plumbershave always had the repu-tation of charging more thansome might think fair. Com-pared to other trades ourprices are higher and al-ways have been.

But the rise of commis-sion based pay in the plumb-ing trade has further strainedour image as more andmore consumers complainto the Better Business Bu-reau and other reportingservices as techs misleadconsumers on what work isneeded. When faced with atech telling you all sorts ofthings of which you have noknowledge, consumers areat the mercy of someonewho may not have their in-terest at heart. Along thoselines, struggling economi-cally is not too uncommonfor many of the small shopswho don't do flat rate or paycommissions so it's a doubleedged sword in the tradestoday. What appears to bethe trend right now is bigshop small shop. It seemsto me the middle sizedshops are getting squeezed

out of the market. It has al-ways been a "small shopworld" in the plumbing tradeas the largest percentage ofshops in the USA were 1 to 3men shops. The overhead tosun a shop goes up while thepressure to keep prices thelow to compete with unli-censed contractors in-creases.

Hopefully in the future Ten-nessee legislators will see theskilled labor shops in declineand trained and licensedskilled labor harder to find. Itis my belief until we are morepro active with cleaning upunlicensed contractors whowork in the plumbing trade il-legally, licensed shops willcontinue downsizing and dis-appearing. Our trade asso-

ciations appear to not see thesituation as it is or have givenup on ever changing a sys-tem ripe with unfairness.

So my new year will con-sist of finding a way to com-pete in trade with no rules, andwith little hope of improve-ment unless we get off ourbutts and do something. Inmy world I have customerswho I can serve and survive,but what of the young contrac-tors who will come after me,how will they fair. Have wehave set them up to have tolye To their customers to stayin business or ignore the ruleslike so many they competewith, I was hoping when I leftthis trade it would be better, Ido not think I have suc-ceeded. Enough gloom anddoom it is after all Easter andthat means there is alwayshope for a better tomorrow.!

Grundfos North Americahas launched the GrundfosGO, a groundbreaking new appthat provides intuitive wirelesspump control and full accessto Grundfos online tools. TheGO is a combination of a mo-bile interface and a free appavailable in the App Store andGoogle Play. “At Grundfos, weunderstand what convenienceand time savings mean for pro-fessionals,” said Jes MunkHansen, president of GrundfosNorth America. “That is whywe created the Grundfos

Mobile PumpControl

GO.” To manage pumps byremote control, installersmust simply install the appand connect the Grundfosmobile interface to an iPhone,iPad, iPod Touch or Androidsmartphone. Users are thenready to copy profiles to newpumps, generate installationreports, request status data,adjust pump settings and re-ceive alarms and warnings.The GO also provides a livedata feed from the pumps di-rectly onto the screen, includ-ing duty points, historical data,power consumption, pumpspeed and temperature.

Thanks to round-the-clockaccess to Grundfos onlineservices, users can also findexhaustive product informa-tion from Grundfos GO CAPS,a mobile version of thecompany’s product data-base. !


of more than 20 years.They also have easily re-placeable parts that extendtheir life by many moreyears. In contrast, storagewater heaters last 10–15years.Heat Pump WaterHeaters

Most homeowners whohave heat pumps use themto heat and cool theirhomes. But a heat pumpalso can be used to heatwater—either as stand-alone water heating sys-tem, or as combination wa-ter heating and space con-ditioning system.

Heat pump water heat-ers use electricity to moveheat from one place to an-other instead of generatingheat directly. Therefore,they can be two to threetimes more energy efficientthan conventional electricresistance water heaters.To move the heat, heatpumps work like a refrig-erator in reverse.

Whi le a refr igeratorpulls heat from inside a boxand dumps it into the sur-rounding room, a stand-alone air -source heatpump water heater pullsheat from the surroundingair and dumps i t—at ahigher temperature—into atank to heat water. You canpurchase a stand-aloneheat pump water heatingsystem as an integratedunit with a built-in waterstorage tank and back-upresistance heating ele-ments. You can also retro-fit a heat pump to work withan existing conventionalstorage water heater.

Heat pump water heat-ers require installation inlocations that remain in the40º–90ºF (4.4º–32.2ºC)range year-round and pro-vide at least 1,000 cubicfeet (28.3 cubic meters) of


Water Heatersair space around the waterheater. Cool exhaust aircan be exhausted to theroom or outdoors. Installthem in a space with ex-cess heat, such as a fur-nace room. Heat pumpwater heaters will not op-erate efficiently in a coldspace. They tend to coolthe spaces they are in. Youcan also install an air-source heat pump systemthat combines heating, cool-ing, and water heating.These combination systemspull their heat indoors fromthe outdoor air in the winterand from the indoor air in thesummer. Because they re-move heat from the air, anytype of air-source heat pumpsystem works more effi-ciently in a warm climate.

Homeowners primarilyinstall geothermal heatpumps—which draw heatfrom the ground during thewinter and from the indoorair during the summer—forheating and cooling theirhomes. For water heating,you can add adesuperheater to a geother-mal heat pump system. Adesuperheater is a small,auxiliary heat exchangerthat uses superheatedgases from the heat pump’scompressor to heat water.This hot water then circu-lates through a pipe to thehome’s storage waterheater tank.

Desuperheaters are alsoavailable for demand(tankless or instantaneous)water heaters. In the sum-mer, the desuperheateruses the excess heat thatwould otherwise be expelledto the ground. Therefore,when the geothermal heatpump runs frequently duringthe summer, it can heat allof your water. During the fall,winter, and spring—when thedesuperheater isn’t produc-ing as much excess heat—you’ll need to rely more onyour storage or demand

water heater to heat thewater. Some manufacturersalso offer triple-function geo-thermal heat pump sys-tems, which provide heating,cooling, and hot water. Theyuse a separate heat ex-changer to meet all of ahousehold’s hot waterneeds.Solar Water Heaters

Solar water heaters—alsocalled solar domestic hotwater systems—can be acost-effective way to gener-ate hot water for your home.They can be used in any cli-mate, and the fuel they use—sunshine—is free.

Solar water heating sys-tems include storage tanksand solar collectors. Thereare two types of solar wa-ter heating systems: active,which have circulat ingpumps and controls, andpassive, which don’t.

Most solar water heat-ers require a well-insulatedstorage tank. Solar stor-age tanks have an addi-tional outlet and inlet con-nected to and from the col-lector. In two-tank systems,the solar water heater pre-heats water before it entersthe conventional waterheater. In one-tank sys-tems, the back-up heateris combined with the solarstorage in one tank.

Three types of solar col-lectors are used for resi-dential applications:

·Flat-plate collectorGlazed flat-plate collec-

tors are insulated, weath-erproofed boxes that con-tain a dark absorber plateunder one or more glass orplastic (polymer) covers.Unglazed flat-plate collec-tors—typically used for so-lar pool heating—have adark absorber plate, madeof metal or polymer, with-out a cover or enclosure.

·Integralcollector-storagesystemsAlso known as ICS or

batch systems, they fea-ture one or more blacktanks or tubes in an insu-lated, glazed box. Coldwater first passes throughthe solar collector, whichpreheats the water. Thewater then continues on tothe conventional backupwater heater, providing areliable source of hot wa-ter. They should be in-stalled only in mild-freezeclimates because the out-door pipes could freeze insevere, cold weather.

· Evacuated-tube solarcollectors

They feature parallelrows of transparent glasstubes. Each tube contains

a glass outer tube andmetal absorber tube at-tached to a fin. The fin’scoating absorbs solar en-ergy but inhibits radiativeheat loss. These collectorsare used more frequentlyfor U.S. commercial appli-cations.

There are two types ofactive solar water heatingsystems:

· Direct circulationsystemsPumps circulate house-

hold water through the col-lectors and into the home.They work well in climateswhere it rarely freezes.

· Indirect circulationsystemsPumps circulate a non-

freezing, heat-transfer fluidthrough the collectors andaheat exchanger. Thisheats the water that thenflows into the home. Theyare popular in climatesprone to freezingtemperatures.Passive so-lar water heating systemsare typically less expensivethan active systems, butthey’re usually not as effi-cient. However, passivesystems can be more reli-able and may last longer.There are two basic typesof passive systems:

·Integralcollector-storagepassive systemsThese work best in ar-

eas where temperaturesrarely fall below freezing.They also work well inhouseholds with significantdaytime and evening hot-water needs.

·ThermosyphonsystemsWater flows through the

system when warm waterrises as cooler water sinks.The collector must be in-stalled below the storagetank so that warm waterwill rise into the tank. Thesesystems are reliable, butcontractors must pay care-ful attention to the roof de-sign because of the heavystorage tank. They are usu-ally more expensive thanintegral collector-storagepassive systems.

Solar water heating sys-tems almost always requirea backup system forcloudy days and times ofincreased demand. Con-ventional storage waterheaters usually providebackup and may alreadybe part of the solar systempackage. A backup systemmay also be part of the so


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Water Heaterslar collector, such as

rooftop tanks wi ththermosyphon systems.Since an integral-collectorstorage system alreadystores hot water in additionto collecting solar heat, itmay be packaged with ademand (tankless or instan-taneous) water heater forbackup.

The proper installation ofsolar water heaters de-pends on many factors.These factors include solarresource, climate, localbuilding code requirements,and safety issues; therefore,it’s best to have a qualified,solar thermal systems con-tractor install your system.

After installation, prop-erly maintaining your sys-tem will keep it runningsmoothly. Passive systemsdon’t require much mainte-nance. For active systems,discuss the maintenancerequirements with your sys-tem provider, and consultthe system’s owner’smanual. Plumbing andother conventional waterheating components re-quire the same mainte-nance as conventionalsystems. Glazing mayneed to be cleaned in dryclimates where rainwaterdoesn’t provide a naturalrinse.

Regular maintenanceon simple systems can beas infrequent as every 3–5 years, preferably by asolar contractor. Systemswith electr ical compo-nents usually require a re-placement part or two af-ter 10 years. For more in-formation about systemmaintenance, see the fol-lowing:

· Is your company li-censed or cert i f ied?Having a valid plumber’sand/or solar contractor’sl icense is required insome states. Contact yourcity and county for moreinformation. Confirm li-censing with your state’scontractor l icensingboard. The licensing boardcan also tell you about anycomplaints against state-licensed contractors.Tankless Coil and Indi-rect Water Heaters

Tankless coil and indi-rect water heaters use ahome’s space heating sys-tem to heat water. They’repart of what’s called inte-grated or combination wa-ter and space heating sys-tems.

A tankless coil waterheater uses a heating coil

or heat exchanger installedin a main furnace or boiler.Whenever a hot water fau-cet is turned on, the waterflows through the heat ex-changer. These water heat-ers provide hot water on de-mand without a tank, like ademand water heater, butbecause they rely on thefurnace or boiler to heatthe water directly, tanklesscoil water heaters workmost efficiently during coldmonths when the heatingsystem is used regularly.That’s why they can be aninefficient choice for manyhomes, especially for thosein warmer climates.

Indirect water heatersof fer a more ef f ic ientchoice for most homes,even though they require astorage tank. An indirectwater heater uses the mainfurnace or boiler to heat af lu id that ’s circulatedthrough a heat exchangerin the storage tank. Theenergy stored by the watertank allows the furnace toturn off and on less often,which saves energy. There-fore, an indirect waterheater is used with a high-efficiency boiler and well-insulated tank can be theleast expensive means ofproviding hot water.

Indirect systems can befired by gas, oil, propane,

electric, solar energy, or acombinat ion of any ofthese. Tankless systemsare typically electric or gas-f ired. Also, these inte-grated or combination wa-ter heating systems notonly can work with forcedair systems but also withhydronic or radiant floorheating systems.

Integrated or combina-tion water and space heat-ing systems usually costmore than a separate wa-ter heater and furnace orboiler, but installation andmaintenance costs may beless. For example, youwon’t need multiple utilityhook-ups since there’s onesource of heat. There alsoaren’t as many movingparts to maintain or ser-vice. Some of these highefficiency systems mayalso provide you with lowerutility costs.

Most combination waterand space heating systemsare usually designed fornew construction. How-ever, there are some retro-fit units available that canwork with an existing wa-ter heater.

When selecting a sys-tem, you need to considerits size. The sizing of a com-bination system involvessome different calculationsthan those used for sizing

a separate water heatingor space heating system.

To determine the en-ergy efficiency of a combi-nation water and spaceheating system, use itscombined appliance effi-ciency rating (CAE). Thehigher the number, themore energy ef f ic ient .Combination appliance ef-ficiency ratings vary from0.59 to 0.90.EXPLORING WATERHEATER OPTIONS BYFUEL TYPE

Fuel type and its avail-ability in your area maynarrow your water heaterchoices. The following is alist of water heater optionsby fuel or energy source:

· ElectricityWidely available in the

United States to fuel con-ventional storage, demand(tankless or instanta-neous), and heat pumpwater heaters. It also canbe used with combinationwater and space heatingsystems, which includetankless coil and indirectwater heaters.

· Fuel oilAvailable in some areas

of the United States to fuelconventional storage waterheaters, and indirect com-bination water and spaceheating systems.

· Geothermal energyAvailable throughout the

United States to those whowill have or already haveageothermal heat pumpsystem installed in theirhomes for space heatingand cooling. See HeatPump Water Heaters formore information.

· Natural gasAvailable in many areas

of the United States to fuelconventional storage and

demand (tankless or instan-taneous) water heaters, aswell as combination waterand space heating systems,which include tankless coiland indirect water heaters.

· PropaneAvailable in many areas

of the United States to fuelconventional storage anddemand (tankless or in-stantaneous) water heat-ers, as well as indirectcombination water andspace heating systems.

· Solar energyAvailable throughout the

United States—most abun-dantly in the Southwest—forsolar water heaters.Comparing Fuel Costsand Water Heater Types

If you have more thanone fuel type available inyour area, it’s a good ideato compare fuel costs, es-pecially if you’re building anew home. Even if you’re re-placing a water heater, youmay find that you’ll savemore money in the long runif you use a different fuel orenergy source. Contactyour utility for current fuelcosts or rates.The type ofwater heater you choose willalso affect your water heat-ing costs. One type of waterheater may use a fuel typemore efficiently than anothertype of water heater. For ex-ample, an electric heat pumpwater heater typically is moreenergy efficient than an elec-tric conventional storage wa-ter heater. Also, an electricheat pump water heatermight have lower energycosts because of its higher ef-ficiency than a gas-fired con-ventional storage waterheater, even though localnatural gas costs might belower than the electricityrates.!

Sizing a Demand (Tankless orInstantaneous) Water Heater

Demand (tankless or in-stantaneous) water heatersare rated by the maximumtemperature rise possible ata given flow rate. Therefore,to size a demand waterheater, you need to deter-mine the flow rate and thetemperature rise you’ll needfor its application (wholehouse or a remote applica-tion, such as just a bath-room) in your home.

First, list the number ofhot water devices you ex-pect to use at any one time.Then, add up their flow rates(gallons per minute). This isthe desired flow rate you’llwant for the demand waterheater. For example, let’ssay you expect to simulta-

neously run a hot water fau-cet with a flow rate of 0.75gallons (2.84 liters) perminute and a shower headwith a flow rate of 2.5 gal-lons (9.46 liters) per minute.The flow rate through thedemand water heater wouldneed to be at least 3.25 gal-lons (12.3 liters) per minute.To reduce flow rates, installlow-flow water fixtures.

To determine tempera-ture rise, subtract the incom-ing water temperature fromthe desired output tempera-ture. Unless you know oth-erwise, assume that the in-coming water temperatureis 50ºF (10ºC). For mostuses, you’ll want your water



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pumps for uninterrupted ser-vice. An advanced pumpcontroller is included withthe system to alternate pumpoperation and provide analarm to the homeowner inthe event of a failure.

Whether it’s a traditionalsolids-handling pump or anewer style grinder, Liberty’sbroad offering of productscan satisfy a variety of pumpapplications, and with its ag-gressive product develop-ment strategy, you can beassured Liberty will continueto meet the needs oftoday’s rapidly evolving mar-ket.

Liberty Pumps, locatedin Bergen, New York (a ru-ral Upstate community lo-cated near Rochester) wasfounded in 1965. As a pri-vately held, family ownedcompany with focused di-rection, Liberty has grown tobecome a Rochester Top100 Company and leadingdomestic manufacturer ofsump, sewage and effluentpumps for the professionaltrade in North America.

Produced in an efficientJ.I.T. environment and ISO


Represented locally by:WOOLF HARRIS, INC.504.733.8733WWW.WOOLFHARRIS.COM


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9001 registered, Liberty'sproducts are brought to lifein a new, highly advancedfacility. This facility is alsohome to the corporate of-fices, design and researchlabs, and manufacturingcomplex. With a strongteam of dedicated mem-bers backing each area ofthe company, you cancount on Liberty to bringyou the best in pumpingproducts.!

heated to 120ºF (49ºC). Inthis example, you’d need ademand water heater thatproduces a temperaturerise of 70ºF (39ºC) for mostuses. For dishwasherswithout internal heatersand other such applica-tions, you might want yourwater heated at 140ºF(60ºC). In that case, you’llneed a temperature rise of90ºF (50ºC).

Most demand waterheaters are rated for a va-riety of inlet temperatures.Typically, a 70ºF (39ºC)water temperature rise ispossible at a flow rate of 5gallons per minute throughgas-fired demand waterheaters and 2 gallons perminute through electricones. Faster flow rates orcooler inlet temperaturescan sometimes reduce thewater temperature at themost distant faucet. Sometypes of tankless waterheaters are thermostati-cally controlled; they canvary their output tempera-ture according to the wa-ter f low rate and inlettemperature.!

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Demand

as dangerous because ofthe process.

To a degree, what we’veexperienced recently is anerosion of our system ofchecks and balances. Thepoint is that it is as importantto lobby the regulatory pro-cess as it is to lobby the leg-islative process. In fact, wecan use the legislative pro-cess to help us influence theregulatory process.

We as an industry needto take advantage of our op-portunities. We need tolobby the front end of law-

making (the legislative pro-cess) and the back end oflawmaking (the regulatoryprocess). We can use theminterchangeably and our re-lationship with Capitol Hill isas crucial as our relation-ship with regulatory agen-cies. The legislative pro-cess receives a great dealmore attention than theregulatory process for manyreasons-most notably, thevisibility of Capitol Hill andcoverage of the media.However, make no mistake,the regulatory process canbe very dangerous if ig-nored. A true advocacy pro-gram (federal, state, and lo-cal) consists of a strongvoice on Capitol Hill, and, astrong voice within the regu-latory process…where thelegislative rubber hits theregulatory road.!


AmericaProvides variable fre-

quency technology deliver-ing constant water pressure.

Single-phase input powerwith single or three-phasemotor performance, using 1/2- 3 hp motors

NEMA 1 and NEMA 4drive enclosures available

System-specific perfor-mance curve

A QuickPAK can be usedin a growing variety of appli-cations such as landscapeirrigation systems, pumpingfrom a cistern or on residen-tial water systems where

constant pressure and/orprotection is a must.

For more information,


QuickPAKZoeller Company is Proud

to Announce theAcquisition of Wolf PumpsIn a continued effort to provide water solutions to

our customers, Zoeller Company is proud to announcethe acquisition of Wolf Pumps (www.wolfpumps.com).Wolf Pumps is a family owned and operated submers-ible and turbine pump company. As a provider for bothpumps and service, Wolf has been a respected namefor 50 years in the South Plains and surrounding areas.Zoeller welcomes the Wolf group to the Zoeller Familyof Water Solutions. You can find out more about Qual-ity, Service, Innovation and Integrity from all the ZoellerBrands at www.zoeller.com.!

please visit our corporatewebsite http://www.franklin-electric.com.!

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