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May 2016 Volume 16 Issue 5

Calendar of Events page 2Technical Report page 3Legislative Report page 4Education Report Page 4

Meeting Minutes page 5Gold Tournement Flyer after page 5Fishing Flyer after page 5Membership Report page 13

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May 2016

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Future events will include:

• Convention!• Picnic!• Fishing!• Product Show!• Monte Carlo!

Date: May 4, 2016

Time: Social - 6:00 pm Dinner - 7:00 pm Place: Monterey Hill Restaurant 3700 Ramona Blvd. Monterey Park, CA (323) 264-8426

Program: The Pitfalls of a Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly Installation

Speaker: Jon A. Everett-Technical Services Manager, Zurn Wilkins)

So I have been working with the CPMCA and it looks like we might be doing some joint ventures in the near future. The first event will be a K1 Sport karting event. The CPMCA tried putting this together a few months ago and didn’t have enough people to support the event. So my thought was let’s challenge the plumbing contractors to a race. So I have thrown the gauntlet down. I hope we can put on other events together

in the future. I think this is a great way for the plumbers and the engineers to find a command ground and get to know each other on a personal means. Also don’t forget to but on your calendar the date for the 2016 ASPE National Convention October 28th to Nov 1st in Phoenix Arizona. You should all plan on dressing up on Halloween night. We need to make this event one that no one forgets. This event is almost in our back yards so let’s fill this convention with Los Angeles ASPE members.

2016 Donald F Dickerson Golf TournamentSe we are getting close, but still need your help. We are 10 foursomes away from 200. I think this is outstanding, in the resent past we had people signing up at the last minute. So I want to thank everyone that has signed up ahead of time. This makes things a lot easier for the golf committee and they too appreciate this effort. Chris and his group are so very busy the last month preparing for the tournament, and taking in the majority of the sponsorship and foursome info during this time. So thanks to all of you that have help by taking care of this early.

Calendar of Events

ASPE NEWS

Technical Calendar

If you are an ASPE member, go to FACEBOOK and join the new

ASPE Los Angeles Group!

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May 4th 2016 The pitfalls of a Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly Installation Speaker: Jon A. Everett (Technical Services Manager | Zurn Wilkins)

June 8th 2016 Double Containment Piping System Speaker: Darin Johnson [email protected] IPEX

Due to the Independence Day Holiday move to second Wednesday of the month

July 13th 2016 Changing Complexity of Issues and Design Criteria for Recirculating Domestic Hot Water systems Speaker:KelleyGilfoy(MarketingDirector,SpecificationSales) August3rd2016 CaliforniaCodesandStandardsforIndoorWaterEfficiency–GoodorBad? Speaker: John Koeller, Koeller & Company

Due to the Labor Holiday moving to second Wednesday of the month

Sept. 14th 2016 Legionella and ASHRAE 188 and how this affects you Speaker: Ed Saltzberg

ASPE NEWS

TECHNICAL REPORTTHURA ZIN, CPDV.P. Technical

The ASPE-LA monthly meeting was held on April 6th, 2016 at Monterey Hill Restaurant, Monterey Park. On behalf of the ASPE-LA Board of Directors, we would like to thanks Mr. Dan Patt from BeaconMedaes, Yardley Pump and Vacuum, Inc. In his presentation, he presenting between Lab Gas and Medical equipment. He is also presenting about a switch over manifold for the lab gases, what to aware of these equipment. If you are interested in obtaining a PDF copy of this presentation, please contact any board members or Mr. Dan Patt.

Upcoming ASPE-LA Technical Programs are as follows:

May 4th 2016 Zurn Engineered Water Solution will present “Back Flow Devices”

June 8th 2016 Darin Johnson from IPEX will present “Double Containment Piping System”

July 13th 2016 Kelley Gilfoy Specification Sales will present “Changing Complexity of Issues and Design Criteria for Recirculating Domestic Hot Water systems”

Latest news from the ASPE Pipe Line, volume 9, No. 7:

2016 ASPE Convention & Exposition: On October 28-November 2, 2016 ASPE flows west to Phoenix for the year's biggest industry tradeshow dedicated uniquely to the needs of plumbing system designers, engineers, specifiers, and contractors. If you are planning on attending, check out our new Toolkit, which is full of ideas on how to maximize your experience cost-effectively. Registration will open in May at aspe.org/expo.

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MANUFACTURERS’ REPRESENTATIVE

ASPE seeks committee members:ASPE is looking for interested parties to help develop an American National Standard on hot water temperature and control. Contact Director of Publications and Standards, Gretchen Pienta, at [email protected] for more information

ProposedBylawsamendmentsaredueJune30:

The Society is now accepting proposed changes to the current ASPE Bylaws. Please submit changes to Executive Director/CEO Billy Smith, FASPE, at [email protected].

Latest news from the Plumbing Engineer Publication, Vol. 44, No. 4, April 2016:

Engineers research feasibility of flushing toilets withrainwaterBySteveSmith:Steve is writing about the using of treated water to flushing toilets. Flushing is the largest single use of household water consumption in the U.S. so all that purified water is wasted in toilet bowls. The rain water harvesting is the best alternate for toilet flushing. This article is interesting to read. But be careful, for commercial we need to treat the water before flushing toilet and some jurisdiction required coloring the water too.

Coming month is the election month and any LA members, who interest run the Board position, please contact current president Bill.

As usual, do not hesitate to e-mail any board member for any particular topics that you may want to see in any of our technical programs. Also check our Technical Calendar for upcoming Technical Sessions.

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LEGISLATIVE REPORTKOOK DEANV.P. Legislative

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has commenced the development of an American National Standard for water efficiency and sanitation to be known as IAPMO/ANSI WE•Stand. This standard will use the water provisions within IAPMO’s 2015 Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement (GPMCS). The WE•Stand document will replace the GPMCS upon publication.

I attended the We-Stand Technical Committee held on April 5 and 6, 2016. The Monograph of the 2017 WE-Stand change proposals was reviewed and discussed at the committee’s meeting. The Monograph is available for down load at: www.iapmo.org/WEStand/Pages/DocumentInformation.aspx

Listed* for your reference are the organizations who submitted a proposal. The website address is included for your reference.

*SEE CHART ON PAGE 29


One Member ’s Opinion

EDUCATION REPORTHaig Demergian, PE, CPDV.P. Education

SHORT HISTORY OF TOILET.

This common fixture it is known all over the world under various names: John,Crapper, water closet, toilet, bathroom, can, washroom, pot, powder room, head, throne, etc. I don’t believe that there is any other plumbing fixture, in use today, which will have so many names.

FACES.

Faces = matter eliminated by the bowel by people and animals = poop

An average person eliminates approximately 400 lbs. of faces/year. But persons with a vegetarian diet can eliminate up to 700 lbs. of faces/year.

Compared with other living thinks: an elephant can eliminate approximately 25,000 lbs of faces/year.

Composition of faces:• 75% unused water• 10% indigestible food (fiber)• 10% dead bacteria• 5% live bacteria and excess food the body didn’t use

TOILET PAPER

After going to toilet it was, and it is necessary to wipe your bottom.

ASPE NEWS

Bill Siler brought the meeting to order at 7pm. Past presidents in attendance were Ed Saltzberg, Vivian Enriquez, Kook Dean, John Deunay and Hal Alvord.

Billy Smith, FASPE, Executive Director/CEO of ASPE National honored the ASPE LA Chapter meeting.

Bill Siler invited Chris McKnight to give an update about the Golf Tournament. Chris confirmed that the first course is now filled and we need around 200 people more to be able to book the second course. He also added that if you are a designer/engineer and need a sponsor for the event, you can get in touch with Chris so that I can put in contact with the potential sponsors. The Gold Tournament will take place on Friday May 6th.

Following to the Golf Tournament update, Scott Steindler talked about the Fishing Trip which is schedule to take place between August 24 and 26. He noted that the trip will be limited to 30 people and he is looking for the sponsors for the boat to be able to f(b)loat.

Hal Alvord handed over Dodgers game schedule for members to vote.

Ron Bradford, the Sergeant of Arms, announced that some people may have already got their tax return so it is time to pay money back to the Chapter:• Junsu Rim for driving a brand new Mercedes ($5)• Ron Romo for experiencing everyday like a Saturday ($5)• Jeff Atlas for not offering any cookies to Ron ($5)• Bill Siler for eating 12 chicken wings ($1/wing)• Roy for advertising 4 products during introduction ($1/

product + $1 for his first meeting)• Edgar Ochoa for losing 15 pounds ($1/pound)• Mateo for wearing a necktie ($5)• Matt Enriquez for his first meeting ($5)• Adam Cadena for his first meeting ($5)• Carlos Tolentino for not answering Ron's calls ($3)• Wilson SooHoo for being the last person attending the

meeting (again!) ($5)

Following to this, Ann Yardley gave a short presentation about the Elmco Duddy’s products such as Acorn Vacuum system, TMVs, emergency safety equipment, drinking fountains and so on.

BOARD MEETING MINUTESSHEYDA OKKEAdministrative Secretary

GENERAL MEETING MINUTESSHEYDA OKKECorresponding Secretary Secretary

The board meeting was attended by Bill Siler, Hal Alvord, Kook Dean, Ron Bradford, Thura Zin, Sheyda Okke, Scott Steindler and David Kelly.

The meeting began with the Treasurer’s Report given by Hal Alvord.

The Treasurer’s report was followed by the Golf Tournament update. The first course is now filled and the Board aims to fill the second course. David Kelly and Kook Dean gave an update about the Picnic. The location is likely to be Arcadia Wilderness Park. The picnic is scheduled to be held on Sunday September 25, 2016. Further details and a flyer to follow.

Regarding the Fishing trip, Scott Steindler noted that the deposit is due in May and he is working to confirm the sponsorships.

With regards to the baseball game, Hal Alvord prepared a list of the games taking place on Saturdays for members to vote.

Lastly, Board talked about the elections which will take place in May 4th, 2016. The new officers will take their roles from July, 2016. If any members would like to be considered as a candidate, please get in touch with the Board.


T H E A N N U A L D O N A L D F . D I C K E R S O NA S P E G O L F T O U R N A M E N T

Friday, May 6, 2016

Brookside Golf & Country Club1133 Rosemont Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91103 – 626-585-3594

Team Best Ball FormatShotgun Start @ 8:00am

Check In Begins @ 6:00am

Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

Contact Name:Firm Name:

If less than a foursome, we will pair you with others. Players Name Players Company

Address: 1.

City/St/Zip: 2.

Phone No.: 3.

Fax No.: 4.

E-mail: Player Registration Cost: $

Make checks to: ASPE-OC Sponsorship Cost: $

Send form and checks to:

Custom H2O420 N. Resh St.

Anaheim, CA 92805714-305-9015 TOTAL ENCLOSED: $_____________________

NOTE: If you would like to pay by Credit Card, please contact Katie Hubach at 951-310-0500, so the payment can be run on the Square Device.

All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the ASPE Orange County and Los Angeles Chapters. Reservations will be confirmed by receipt of registration and sponsorship fees.

Platinum Level: $5000

Special Recognition at Monthly ASPE Meetings

1-year full page ad in newsletter Banner Recognition Two Golf Foursomes Eight Hole Sponsor Signs Extra Drink Tickets

Gold Level: $2500


1-year half page ad in newsletter Banner Recognition TwoGolf Foursomes Six Hole Sponsor Signs Extra Drink Tickets

Bronze Level: $1000


1-year business card ad in newsletter Banner Recognition One Golf Twosome Two Hole Sponsor Signs

Breakfast or Lunch: $750


Banner Recognition Two Hole Sponsor Signs

Beverage Cart: $500

Special Recognition at Monthly ASPEMeetings

Banner Recognition

Golf Hole Sponsor: $200Includes Signs On Both CoursesTwo Additional Signs $100

Custom design golf sign with your company logo and/or products for all to see and it’s yours to have after the tournament.

Entry Fee: $135 per player

Foursome Discount Rate - $500

Golf w/cart Breakfast and Lunch Drink ticket and prizes

Silver Level: $1500


1-year quarter page ad in newsletter Banner Recognition One Golf Foursome Four Hole Sponsor Sign Extra Drink Tickets

Helicopter Ball Drop: $300Pending Course Approval


Banner Recognition

T H E A N N U A L D O N A L D F . D I C K E R S O NA S P E G O L F T O U R N A M E N T

Friday, May 6, 2016

Brookside Golf & Country Club1133 Rosemont Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91103 – 626-585-3594

Team Best Ball FormatShotgun Start @ 8:00am

Check In Begins @ 6:00am

Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

Contact Name:Firm Name:

If less than a foursome, we will pair you with others. Players Name Players Company

Address: 1.

City/St/Zip: 2.

Phone No.: 3.

Fax No.: 4.

E-mail: Player Registration Cost: $

Make checks to: ASPE-OC Sponsorship Cost: $

Send form and checks to:

Custom H2O420 N. Resh St.

Anaheim, CA 92805714-305-9015 TOTAL ENCLOSED: $_____________________

NOTE: If you would like to pay by Credit Card, please contact Katie Hubach at 951-310-0500, so the payment can be run on the Square Device.

All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the ASPE Orange County and Los Angeles Chapters. Reservations will be confirmed by receipt of registration and sponsorship fees.

Platinum Level: $5000


1-year full page ad in newsletter Banner Recognition Two Golf Foursomes Eight Hole Sponsor Signs Extra Drink Tickets

Gold Level: $2500


1-year half page ad in newsletter Banner Recognition TwoGolf Foursomes Six Hole Sponsor Signs Extra Drink Tickets

Bronze Level: $1000


1-year business card ad in newsletter Banner Recognition One Golf Twosome Two Hole Sponsor Signs

Breakfast or Lunch: $750


Banner Recognition Two Hole Sponsor Signs

Beverage Cart: $500


Banner Recognition

Golf Hole Sponsor: $200Includes Signs On Both CoursesTwo Additional Signs $100

Custom design golf sign with your company logo and/or products for all to see and it’s yours to have after the tournament.

Entry Fee: $135 per player

Foursome Discount Rate - $500

Golf w/cart Breakfast and Lunch Drink ticket and prizes

Silver Level: $1500


1-year quarter page ad in newsletter Banner Recognition One Golf Foursome Four Hole Sponsor Sign Extra Drink Tickets

Helicopter Ball Drop: $300Pending Course Approval


Banner Recognition

Wednesday, August 24th - Friday August 26thH&M Landing, San Diego Ca

Departing at 8:00 pm and Returning at 8:00 pm It is highly recommended that you arrive at the Landing early

Going South on Interstate 5 from Los Angeles

Exit at Rosecrans also listed as Highway 209. Take Rosecrans 2.5 miles in the only direction you can go once you exit the freeway follow to

Emerson Street (small street sign) and turn left (at the US Bank building and Jack in the box). Continue on Emerson past Scott Street. We are

located at the end of the street before you get to the water. H&M Landing is at 2803 Emerson Street.

You will be provided with all food and snacks, boat tackle, and Mexican fishing licenses (if required). You may need a California fishing license, they can be purchased at the landing if needed. Bring a pillow and a change of clothes.

We are limiting to 30 spots so don’t delay!

Cost Per Angler will be only $400.00! This is an incredible bargain for 2.5 days of offshore Sportfishing. You will need to bring money for fish cleaning! Last year we caught boat limits and it can cost up to an

additional $100 to clean your fish. If you are coming in from out of State, please pre-arrange to have your catch shipped to you.

For more information or to register, call or email: Scott M Steindler, CPD, LEED-AP BD+C, ARCSA-AP(IS), GPD Weil Aquatronics (323) 439-8522 [email protected]

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Thura Zin introduced the speaker of the night, Mr Dan Patt from Beacon Medaes. Mr. Dan Patt gave a presentation about the lab gas equipment. He started his presentation with going over each type of the gases that are frequently used in the laboratories. He talked about the importance of the purity for the medical gas systems and how to eliminate the contaminants from the overall system.

The meeting was ended with a raffle. The prizes were provided by: • Kook Dean of LADWP• Anne Yardley of Elmco Duddy • Kelly Gilfoy of Spec Sales• Alex Jimenez of Delco Sales• Sandy Morimoto of Culligan• Adam Cadena of Signature Sales• Brian McDonald of Raypak Inc• Ira Schumer of Howard Fletcher Co• Michael Adkins of Water Saver and Guardian• Anthony F Griarte of Rayne Water Conditioning• Brian Reel of Symmons• Scott Steindler of Weil Aquatronics

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Water Closet Style BBQ

The total number in attendance was

75!plus our speaker!

WHO Showed up?Attendance for the April 2016 Meeting...

MEMBERSHIP REPORTJohn ZagorskiV.P. Membership

Please help me in welcoming Jacob Clark as an Associate member from ME-Engineers, and Frank Noor from S&K Engineers who transferred his membership to LA from OC. ASPE needs your help in recruiting new members! I’m still running the same membership drive program. It’s simple, sponsor a new member, and bring them to one of our monthly dinner meetings with their application & payment, and the chapter will pay for both of your meals for that meeting. Let’s keep the momentum going!

I have a limited supply of ASPE 50 year anniversary pins left over from the Chicago convention. If you do not already have one, please see me at any of our monthly dinner meetings and I will be happy to give you a pin. These will be given away on a first come first served basis until they are gone! So, I guess if you do not read t newsletter, you do not get a pin!

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ATTENTION ALL LOS ANGELESASPEMEMBERS

Should anyone need a current membership application, please do not hesitate to contact me as your VP Membership at [email protected]. You are also welcome to call me at 562-447-4561.

I will see you all at the May 4th dinner meeting @ Monterey Hill Restaurant in Monterey Park.May the fourth be with you!

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Leonard Representative: Mainline Sales Inc. 659 East Ball Road Anaheim, CA 92805 Ph (877) 300-9346 Fax (877) 300-0589 www.mlsalesinc.com

Since 1913, Leonard Valve Company has been the quality leader in the manufacture of thermostatic water mixing valves. All Leonard valves are factory preassembled and tested before shipment, and we offer a complete range of products to meet all of your temperature control requirements. PLEASE NOTE OUR REPRESENTATIVE CHANGE to MAINLINE SALES!!!

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Contact: Ann Woodard, Marketing [email protected]

P: 949-420-0420 x132D: 949-420-0314

For Immediate Release

Navien Partners with Delco Sales in Southern California

January 11, 2016 - Navien has started the year 2016 by engaging Delco Sales as their new rep agency for Southern California, Hawaii and Southern Nevada. Regional Manager, Joe Norris said," Delco Sales has been established as a leading rep agency for over 50 years in the plumbing, heating and waterworks arena. While we seldom make changes in our representation, this Delco-Navien union makes perfect sense for our company, the leader in condensing technology." Founded in 1963 Delco Sales represents industry leading manufacturers in the residential, commercial, specification, and plumbing and heating markets of Southern California, Southern Nevada and the Hawaiian Islands. From its state-of-the-art facility in Anaheim CA, Delco Sales today represents over 30 top manufacturer brands with its team of 3 agency principals and over 40 employees. “Delco Sales was built upon integrity, dedication and relationship building” said President and CEO Steve Klapp. “We help empower our customers to grow their business, while creating demand for our manufacturers’ products in the marketplace. Consistent analysis of market trends – as well as our expertly-trained staff – gives our agency the tools to provide the best possible service, support and product selection out there. We are proud to be able to include Navien products in our offering.” Klapp added, “Our goal is to consistently keep our employees, principals, customers and manufacturers informed in this ever-changing industry and position them for success.”

# # #About Navien

An official ENERGY STAR® partner of the Residential Water Heater Program, Navien is the recognized leader in condensing technology. The company name is derived from three words: Navigator / Energy / Environment, with a mission to provide customers with the ultimate comfortable living environment through energy efficient products by using innovative technology to create a healthier environment for our future generations. Navien products are available in the United States and Canada through a selected network of wholesale distributors. www.navien.com

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Scranton Products: Stern-Williams Company: Watco Manufacturing:

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Woodford Manufacturing:

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Flowguard Gold & Superflo CPVC pipeand fittings along with Superpex brandpipe with pollyalloy insert fittings. ABS

DWV & PVC solvent weld fittings

HDPE bathroom partitions, lockers,shower stalls, dressing compartments &

vanities

Rectangular underwalk drainage pipeand fittings, water heater pans and

Duck-Puller compression fitting removaltool

Quality line of thermostatic mixingvalves, tankless water heaters,

washfountains, emergency eyewashequipment, showers, lavatories, ligature

and patient care products

Commercial, industrial, institutional,food service, electronic, laboratory &

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Stainless steel and E-Granite sinks,faucets, water coolers, drinking

fountains and EZH2O bottle fillingstations

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Valve, isolation vavles, unions, checks,gates, actuators, butterfly valves &

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fittings, grease interceptors, trenchdrains and siphonic drains

Full array of adjustable nylon based rooftop pipe and mechanical supports

Quality specialty products includingNokorode pastes. fluxes and pipe thread

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Complete line of bath wastes, tub trimkits and lavatory drain accessories

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Most complete line of whole house waterfiltration and conditioning systems. Point ofuse drinking water filtration systems, watersoftener systems, replacement filters andInline water heater protection systems.

Top quality stainless steel, bronze andteflon hose assemblies in sizes ranging

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Gasketed, heavy wall, solvent weld,C900/C907 pressure and non pressure,

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Flexible corrugated stainless steeltubing, fittings and accessories

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Approved for more applications than any other press system

For residential, commercial and industrial projects, Viega provides more

press fitting system solutions for engineers than any other manufacturer.

The Viega MegaPress® system for black iron is the only press fitting

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City Lab. Viega MegaPress approvals/listings for hydronic, fire protection

and compressed air systems include UMC, UL, FM, ICC and TSSA. Viega

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produces a full line of faucets, fittingsand specialty products for thefoodservice, industrial, commercialplumbing, and laboratory markets allacross the world.T&S engineers have

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The CPMCA was nice enough to send the flyer out through their membership this last week. So with their help and ASPE LA and Orange County, I feel we will make the 200 golfers we were looking for our first event on two course. Sponsorship is going very well also.

AndfinallyIwouldliketothankoursponsorsthathave already signed on the dotted line:Lubrizol (Platinum Sponsor) Delco Sales (Platinum Sponsor) Mainline ( Gold Sponsor) Nibco (Silver Sponsor) Rayne of Canoga Park (Silver Sponsor) Murray Company (Silver Sponsor) *Josam (Silver Sponsor) *DayBreak Technologies (Silver Sponsor) *Endura Grease Interceptors (Silver Sponsor) *Bradford White (Silver Sponsor) *Canplas (Silver Sponsor) *Delta Commercial (Silver Sponsor) *Delta Q (Silver Sponsor) *

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So as you can see we are off to a good start but have a long ways to go. So if you’re not already signed up please get your info in as soon as possible.

2016 Fishing TripCheck out the fishing trip flyer in the newsletter this month, and please commit early or you will miss out on a great trip. This year the fishing trip is limited to 30 people maximum, yes its changed from 25 to 30. The trip leaves August 24 returning the 26th. The boat hands are first class, I can assure you of this. They spent way too much time fixing my fishing rod, but never once gave me that look you know that look. They really made me feel like I had been on this trip before. I really would like to go again will have to see if I can work it out. I can tell you one thing for sure I will be taking the medicine a couple days in advance. No sickie for me this time.

ElectionsElections are coming up soon. If you’re interested in running for a board position please let us. Keep in mind now reps can run for any position. So if you have the time and think you can make a difference step up.

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Eyewashes, Eye/Face Washes& Emergency Drench Showers

Vacuum Plumbing Systems for Correctional, Commercial

Applications, Water Conservation and Infection Prevention

Polypropylene (PP-R) Pipe for use in pressurized plumbing and mechanical

systems of all sizes

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Trap Primers, Water Hammer Arrestors & Accessories

Access Panels & Lead Roof Flashings, Roof Access Hatches

Packaged Pumping SystemsFire Protection Products: Fire Extinguishers,

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Low NOx Water Heaters & Boilers, Hot Water Storage Tanks

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It is obvious that in the ancient time 2000-3000 years ago, the toilet paper was not invented, and people used various ways to wipe their bottom. For instance they were using: grass, sand, corn cobs, seaweed, etc. During the Roman times,2000 years ago, the communal bathroom consisted of a marble slab with holes, where people were sitting next to each other (no partitions). They were using a bucket with sea water and a stick. At one end of the stick was attached a sponge.

After usage the stick was returned into the bucket, to be available for the next person. Of course, they were not aware, that the stick used by several people could transmit viruses from one person to the other. Life was simple but short!

After 1440, when Johannes Guttenberg, invented the printing press, with the development of printers, the demand for paper was growing exponentially, and by 1500, publication of daily papers became a routine in many large Cities. The old printed papers become a natural attribute in every bathroom.

I remember, that when I was young, we had in the bathroom, pieces of old news papers, cut on 10x10 inches, and use them as toilet paper. The same happen today in many underdeveloped countries.

Muslims are very specific on bottom cleaning, every time after using the bathroom. They don’t use paper. They use worm water. If you ever design plumbing for buildings scheduled to be used by Muslims, your should know, thatIn each bathroom your should specify a hose bibb with worm water and a floor drain. Or you should provide a bidet. USA flushes down yearly, approximately 7.2 billion of rolls of toilet paper, which require approximately 200,000 trees.

Based upon the latest archeological discoveries, the first flushing toilet, dated 17th Century BC, was in the palace of King Minos in the island of Crete, in Mediterranean Sea. King Minos palace was equipped with bathtubs, hot and cold water, toilets with running water and sewer systems. These fixtures were affordable only for rich people or people from the upper class.

Next historical data regarding toilets, is from the Roman Empire. Romans were an example of engineering marvels including aqueducts to bring water to the Cities, underground sewer systems as Cloaca Maxima, built in 8th Century BC, to provide waste water disposal for Rome.



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PROUDLY REPRESENTING

Joe Cunningham, LEED-APDirector, West anD northWest regions

ZURN PLUMBING PRODUCTS GROUP1801 Pittsburgh Avenue

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The Romans were aware of the importance of sanitation and fresh unpolluted water for the safety of their citizens. In Rome, the famous baths of Thermae of Caracalla, had public toilets with running water, pools with hot and cold water, steam baths and places to relax. The complex was built in Rome during 212-217 AD, by Emperor Caracalla.These facilities were open for all citizens. The ruins of these facilities are still available now, and you can visit them in your next trip to Italy.

Unfortunately the Roman civilization, which started in 8th Century BC, ended in 5th Century AD, and was replaced by new rules of order imposed by the barbaric tribes, who conquered Rome. After the fall of Rome, 5th Century AD, all sanitation rules and practices were ignored or forgotten.

It is difficult to explain, how from this well organized Roman State Empire, the sanitation rules, culture, science, production of goods and entire Roman way of life, changed to the worst.

From 500 to about 1500 AD, Western civilization enters a period called “Middle Ages” or ”Dark Ages”. Lack of sanitation and poor transportation of potable water allowed spreading of terrible diseases and plagues, which wiped out a large portion of Europe’s population. Moreover, population started to live in congested towns, close to each other and new rules of sanitation and water distribution were necessary. During this period chamber pots were common used, and the contents were usually thrown in the streets. This procedure was helping the spread of diseases and resulted in a foul smell from decomposition of human waste.

In the rural areas, most dwelling had a “privy” with a cesspit, built near the house. The waste was collected in the cesspit and when the cesspit was full, the solids were collected and used as fertilizer.

At the end of “Middle Ages” period, the scientific community made finally a connection between diseases and poor sanitation. As a result new laws were enacted to prohibit waste water to be thrown into the streets. Took another 100 years to install underground public sewers. In the mean time the toilet was redesigned and provided with a tank for flushing the bowl. In 1596, in England, Sir John Harington, designed and built a flush toilet with a water tank. This toilet was installed in Queen Elisabeth I, Richmond Palace. The toilet was working, but no other similar toilet was produced. It took about 200 years for a similar device to be reinvented.

As part of the history of toilet, should be mentioned Thomas Crapper. He was an experienced inventor and manufacturer of plumbing ware., but he didn’t invent the toilet. The toilets manufactured by his factories were stamped with the name “Crapper”, Some people assumed, in error, that he was the inventor of the toilet. But this is another story, for a future article.

In 1775 the flush toilet was reinvented, by Alexander Cummings who patented the toilet in England. From England, the flush toilet spread slowly in other European countries and eventually in the new colonies in America. Now, the shape of the bowl, the flushing mechanism and the finish of the fixture is changed somehow from the original, but the operation principles, are the same.

Today many regions of the world experience long periods of drought. California is not an exception. Consecutive droughts of the last 4 years, depleted the reserve of underground water and water in the lakes and rivers are getting low.

Local jurisdictions are trying to improve the situation by ordinances and Code revisions, which will promote the use of water saving plumbing fixtures and change the behavior of the consumers. Another incentive is by penalizing consumers for using more water than the average.

These actions will save water, but not enough to resolve the basic condition of providing more water.

Presently, the toilet was completely redesigned to keep up with the trend to conserve water.

Before 1990, toilets were designed to use 5-6 gal. per flush. In 1992 an EPA regulation mandated water savings toilets with 3.5 gal. per flush. Later the EPA regulations mandated toilets with 1.6 gal. per flush. And today City ordinances in many jurisdictions, require toilets with 1.28 gal per flush. Based upon preliminary tests made recently by PERC, toilets with flushing rates below 1.28 gal. per flush will not be acceptable.

In other words, the toilets we use today require 4 gal.per flush, less water compared with the toilets we used in 1990. This is a lot of water saved.This fixture is a specific example of the efficiency of a simple and effective way to get rid of human waste and other garbage we throw in the bowl.



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After throwing in the bowl, feces, urine, paper, waste water and “god knows what”, with a simple activation of a lever or button, all the garbage collected in the bowl is flushed down the drain, and is flowing in the waste pipes outside the facility, and eventually will reach the waste water treatment plant where the solids and liquid are separated. What happen after the waste water treatment plant will be discussed in a future article.

With all the effort, to redesign existing plumbing fixtures for conservation, we still have about 2 billion people, all over the world, with no sanitation and no sources of safe drinking water. To provide water and sewer infrastructure for all these people is a monumental undertaking with an astronomical price.

As an alternate, it was proposed to reinvent a new toilet which will not require water or sewer or septic tank. The new toilet shall be: easy to build and maintain, be hygienic and sustainable, operational cost about $ 0.05 per use, don’t discharge pollutants, generate energy, clear water and minerals. The design should be used by single family customers.

Money for design and a prototype of this reinvented toilet is secured from grants from various Foundations and organizations. Eight Universities received grants for this research/competition. We are awaiting the result of the competition..

Today the market offers toilets with heated seats, toilets with built in hot water spray jets and blow dryers, shredder toilets, toilets made of china or stainless steel, toilets made specifically for handicap persons, small kids toilets, toilets for astronauts to operate at zero gravity force, toilets to operate with vacuum drainage systems, where waste water can flow down or up to the point of collection.

John, throne, water closet, toilet (and any other names you want to identify yourself). You have come a long way, and we are still working for your improvement.

John BrooksPresident

Tel: (800) 594-3300Cell: (310) 863-4368Fax: (818) 348-4106

[email protected]

KELLY GILFOY,CSPDirector of Sales

1295 E. Acaicia St.Ontario, CA 91761

909-594-7088FAX 909-954-2798

CELL 213-798-2179www.9specsales.com

[email protected]


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Organization Person Contact\WebsiteAlternate Water Sources Task Group Jon Gray, Chairman Legionella Risk Management, Inc. Tim Keane http://www.legionellae.org/Stormwater Task Group Neal Shapiro, Chairman Viega LLC Gary Morgan http://www.viega.us/xchg/en-us/hs.xsl/

index.htmlKohler Cambria McLeod http://www.us.kohler.com/us/UL Josh Jacobs http://ulstandards.ul.com/Hunter Industries Kelsey Jacquard http://www.hunterindustries.com/ANAB Natalia Larrimer http://anab.org/City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability & the Environment

Neal Shapiro http://www.smgov.net/departments/ose/

Koeller and Company John Koeller [email protected] International David Purkiss http://www.nsf.org/Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) Michael Cudahy http://www.ppfahome.org/PMI Matt Sigler http://www.pmi.org/Greywater Action Laura Allen http://greywateraction.org/Commercial Food Service Task Group Kent Sovocool, Chairman Premise Water Supply Systems Task Group Shabbir Rawalpindiwala, Chairman Irrigation Association Brent Mecham https://www.irrigation.org/Rain Bird Corporation Ron Wolfarth http://www.rainbird.com/Landscape Irrigation Task Group Brent Mecham, Chairman Swimming Pools and Spas Task Group Ray Mirzaei, Chairman Edward Saltzberg & Associates Edward Saltzberg http://www.esaltzberg.com/Rainwater Catchment Systems Task Group Neal Shapiro, Chairman Installer Qualifications Task Group Donald Summers, Chairman The American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME)

Angel Guzman, Colleen O’Brien https://www.asme.org/

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Wastewater Management (4204) (EPA)

Kim Wagoner https://www3.epa.gov/watersense/

Composting Toilets Task Group Mathew Lippincott, Chairman Pipe Size Task Group Dan Cole, IAPMO Staff Liaison

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ASPE NEWS page 30

Los Angeles ChapterAmerican Society of Plumbing Engineers

Officers - Board of Directors

Published byAmerican Society of Plumbing Engineers,

Los Angeles Chapter

Internet Address http://www.aspela.com

Over Forty years of Dedication to the Health and safety of the Southern California Community

A non-profit corporationLocal chapters do not speak for the society.

ASPELA Times

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Chairman Education CommitteeHAIG DEMERGIAN PE, CPD

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[email protected]

Chairman Scholarship CommitteeVIVIAN ENRIQUEZ, CPD

ArupPHONE (310) 578-4182

FAX (310) [email protected]

Chapter Affiliate Liaison:RONBRADFORD

Signature SalesPHONE (951) 549-1000


Chairman Board of GovernorsHAL ALVORD, CPD

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TreasurerHAL ALVORD, CPD

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Administrative SecretarySheyda Okke

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Corresponding SecretaryJEFF ATLAS

Mega Western SalesPHONE (661) [email protected]

Newsletter EditorJEFF ATLAS

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President WILLIAM SILER

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Vice President TechnicalTHURA ZIN, CPD

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Vice President LegislativeKOOK DEAN

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Vice President MembershipJOHN ZAGORSKI

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