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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Bill Siler President The News of the Los Angeles Chapter of The American Society of Plumbing Engineers inside... www.aspela.com inside... February 2015 Volume 15 Issue 2 Calendar of Events page 2 Technical Report page 3 Legislative Report page 4 Fishing Flyer page 5 Membership report page 14 continued on page 7 February 2015 See inside for Details... Future events will include: • Golf • Fishing • Product Show Date: February 4, 2015 Time: Social - 6:00 pm Dinner - 6:30 pm Place: Monterey Hill Restaurant 3700 Ramona Blvd. Monterey Park, CA (323) 264-8426 Program: Data Room Fire Suppression Systems Speaker: Mr. Cary Webber Technical Services Manager Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Happy New Years. It’s the start of another wonderful year. Don’t know about your office but our office is really busy right now. We are even hiring for cad draft persons and entry level designers. With the start of a new year we have to start thinking about the up and coming elections for the ASPE LA board. I have decided to run for another year with the anticipation of possibly running for the region chair position in two years. I have the support of our current board and hope to have your support as well. It’s my understanding that everyone on the board would like to come back for another term with the exception of our treasurer. Ira has decided to step down. I would like to thank Ira for all his hard work the last couple years. I had this position one time, and I have to say I think it is the hardest job as a board member. So that you all understand with the changes that were voted in last year in Chicago, all the board positions are open for all but student members. So you can now run for any position on the board no matter what your membership status is. So with that being said if you’re happy with the board as is great. If you think you can help and want to, please step up and run for the position you think you can help the most in. We do need a new treasurer so please let me know if anyone is interested in this position. We currently have speakers up until our August meeting. After that we are open to your suggestions. As we all know the speaker is what really drives the attendance at our meetings. So I am asking the membership what topic would you like to see covered that has not been covered before. Thura has done a great job getting
Transcript of ASPEL A Times · Technical Services Manager Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Happy New Years....
PRESIDENT’S REPORT Bill Siler President
ASPELA TimesThe News of the Los Angeles Chapter of The American Society of Plumbing Engineers
inside...
www.aspela.com
inside...
February 2015 Volume 15 Issue 2
Calendar of Events page 2Technical Report page 3Legislative Report page 4
Fishing Flyer page 5Membership report page 14
continued on page 7
February 2015
See inside for Details...
Future events will include:
• Golf• Fishing• Product Show
Date: February 4, 2015
Time: Social - 6:00 pm Dinner - 6:30 pm Place: Monterey Hill Restaurant 3700 Ramona Blvd. Monterey Park, CA (323) 264-8426
Program: Data Room Fire Suppression Systems
Speaker: Mr. Cary Webber Technical Services Manager Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co.
Happy New Years. It’s the start of another wonderful year. Don’t know about your office but our office is really busy right now. We are even hiring for cad draft persons and entry level designers.
With the start of a new year we have to start thinking about the up and coming elections for the ASPE LA board. I have decided to run for another year with the anticipation of
possibly running for the region chair position in two years. I have the support of our current board and hope to have your support as well. It’s my understanding that everyone on the board would like to come back for another term with the exception of our treasurer. Ira has decided to step down. I would like to thank Ira for all his hard work the last couple years. I had this position one time, and I have to say I think it is the hardest job as a board member.
So that you all understand with the changes that were voted in last year in Chicago, all the board positions are open for all but student members. So you can now run for any position on the board no matter what your membership status is. So with that being said if you’re happy with the board as is great. If you think you can help and want to, please step up and run for the position you think you can help the most in. We do need a new treasurer so please let me know if anyone is interested in this position.We currently have speakers up until our August meeting. After that we are open to your suggestions. As we all know the speaker is what really drives the attendance at our meetings. So I am asking the membership what topic would you like to see covered that has not been covered before. Thura has done a great job getting
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Technical Calendar
If you are an ASPE member, go to FACEBOOK and join the new
ASPE Los Angeles Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ASPELA/
February 4, 2015 Data Room Fire Suppression Systems Speaker: Mr. Cary Webber Technical Services Manager Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc.
March 4, 2015 Decentralized Water Recycling: Best Practices from Down Under Speaker: Michael Conciatore Technical Sales Manager, Aquacell PHOENIX Process Equipment Co.
April 1, 2015 Booster Pump Speaker:DavidCarrier([email protected]) Founder and CEO, QuantumFlo
May 6, 2015 Mixing Valve Speaker:JosephPenza([email protected]) Vice President Acorn Engineering Co.
June 3, 2015 Pipe Hanger & Supports and Plumbing Acoustic Isolation Speaker: Jim LeStage SpecificationSalesManager,Holdrite.
July 8, 2015 Polypropylene Piping Systems Speaker: Marty Hayes Commercial Manager, Mega Western Sales
August12,2015 Backflow Speaker: Apollo Table Top: Elmco Duddy Sales
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TECHNICAL REPORTTHURA ZIN, CPDV.P. Technical
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The ASPE-LA monthly meeting was held on January 7th, 2015 at Monterey Hill Restaurant, Monterey Park. On behalf of the ASPE-LA Board of Directors, we would like to thank Mr. Phil Valles, Account Manager, Commercial Specialist from Keyline Sales, Inc. In his presentation he presented about advantage of using PEX tubing and also mention that all application cannot be use PEX. He explains the different between PEX “A”, “B”, and “C”. There will be sizing method available from all manufacturers and installation will be per manufacturers’ recommendation. If you are interested in obtaining a PDF copy of this presentation, please contact any board members or Mr. Phil Valles.
Upcoming ASPE-LA Technical Programs are as follows:• February 4th 2015 Mr. Cary Webber from Reliable
Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc., will present “Data Room fire suppression Systems”
• March 4th 2015 Mr. Michael Conciatore from Aquacell, PHOENIX Process Equipment Co. will present “Decentralized Water Recycling: Best Practices from Down Under”
• April 1st 2015 Mr. David Carrier from QuanturnFlo will present “Variable Speed Booster Pump”
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MANUFACTURERS’ REPRESENTATIVE
The latest news from the ASPE Pipeline:AYP networking event being held February 11ASPE Young Professionals is headed to San Antonio, Texas for its next national networking event. Join your peers at Main Event San Antonio North from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for drinks, appetizers, and billiards. Thanks to Lubrizol, this event is FREE and includes two drink.
NewonlinerecertificationannouncedforCPDsYou can now submit your CPD recertification form and pay the renewal fee online at your convenience. Just go to aspe.org/cpdrecertapp to complete the online form prior to your renewal expiration date. Members, be sure to log in to receive the member recertification price.
EarnyourCPDcertificationthisspringASPE’s Certified in Plumbing Design program recognizes outstanding professionals with advanced skills in the design and specification of plumbing systems. To earn the privilege of proudly displaying CPD after your name, register for this year’s exam, which is being held at testing sites across the country on April 9 and 10. The registration deadline is March 12. New this year: the CPD exam will be open book. Candidates may bring up to six manuals or books into the testing center. Email [email protected] for more information.
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LEGISLATIVE REPORTKOOK DEANV.P. Legislative
Starting the New Year with an update on the energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters:http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/27
New energy efficiency mandates from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will take effect on April 16, 2015. They require higher energy factor (EF) ratings on virtually all residential water heating products including gas-fired, oil-fired, electric, tabletop, instantaneous gas-fired and instantaneous electric. Tankless systems already exceed these EF requirements, and all other water heating products manufactured before the DOE mandates take effect can still be bought and installed after the changeover date.
Residential water heaters must comply with the amended standards found in the Code of Federal Regulations, 10 CFR 430.32(d) , by April 16, 2015. This information is also in the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations.
Table 2. Amended Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Water Heaters Product Class Rated Storage Volume Energy Factor
Gas-fired Water Heater 20 gal and 55 gal 0.675 – (0.0015*Vs)> 55 gal and 100 gal 0.8012 – (0.00078* Vs)
Oil-fired Water Heater 50 gal 0.68 – (0.0019*Vs)
Electric Water Heater 20 gal and 55 gal 0.960 – (0.0003*Vs)> 55 gal and 120 gal 2.057 – (0.00113*Vs)
Tabletop Water Heater 20 gal and 100 gal 0.93 – (0.00132*Vs)Instantaneous Gas-fired Water Heater < 2 gal 0.82 – (0.0019*Vs)Instantaneous Electric Water Heater < 2 gal 0.93 – (0.00132*Vs)
Vs: Rated Storage Volume – the water storage capacity of a water heater (in gallons).• Final Rule: Standards, Federal Register, 75 FR 20112 (April 16, 2010)• Technical Support Document• Docket EERE-2006-STD-0129 contains notices, public comments, public meeting transcripts, and supporting
documents.•
A continuance of this article will be in the February 2015 newsletter.
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Wednesday, August 5th - Friday August 7thH&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.
As always, we are looking for sponsors to help defray the cost of the trip for our Specifying Engineers.$1000 + Gold Sponsorship$500 Silver Sponsorship $300 Bronze Sponsorship Galley Sponsor$ always welcome!
We are limiting to 30 spots so don’t delay!
Final Cost Per Angler will be determined by the level of Sponsor participation received by June 6th, 2015. Mark your calendars and check
back for updates!
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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President: continued from page 1interesting topics, but there’s only so much he can do. When I was VT tech I have to say finding speakers that would hold your attention was the hardest thing. So if you have any suggestions please contact Thura.
The ASPE LA, Orange County Golf TournamentChris and his golf tournament committee is doing a great job. They have had quite a few meetings. A lot of great ideas have come up during these meetings and once we have nailed down a few things I will share with you what we have in store for you this year. I think this year is going to be over the top. You can find the flyer in this month’s newsletter so please plan ahead and sign up for your foursomes, or get your sponsorship forms sent in. For anyone wanting to put a foursome together please get your form in with your check to Chris as soon as you can. FYI we are taking signups on a first come first serve bases. We are accepting 144 entries on the first come bases and an additional 8 golfers to make a total of 152. So it’s important to everyone to get your sponsorship forms completed and sent in and your foursomes put together as soon as you can. The final 8 spots will come at a premium at $175.00 per person. For the sponsorships we are only asking for your form to be sent in at this time, we will collect your money next year as we get closer to the event. The beverage carts will be running again for all to keep hydrated with the beverage of your chose. If you have suggestions of things you would like to see happen during the event please let us know. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for event updates.
I would like to thank Lubrizol and (Sloan Valves) Delco sales for stepping up again as Platinum Sponsors. If you have received a sponsorship form from myself or one of the other golf committee members please get it filled out and sent back in. We are going to add a pull down tab in our website for Platinum sponsors this year with a link to your website. So even more reason to step up to the platinum level.
The ASPE LA Fishing tripSo the fishing trip is officially in motion. During the last board meeting your board decided to change the deadline info a little. We have decided to look at the income for this event at our May meeting. What we are going to look at during our May board meeting is if we have enough at this time to change the trip to a 1 ½ day trip. If we have collected enough my May to do a short trip we will do this instead of canceling the trip. As you all know last year the chapter was on the hook for a lot of money because some people could not make the event. So if you sign up for the trip, rather you
go or not you will be required to pay for that spot or find someone to fill your spot. They had a great time last year check out the Facebook page for all the photos of the event. I have a feeling this trip will fill up fast so contact Scott Steindler as soon as you can. You should be able to find the flyer with all the info in this month’s newsletter.
The ASPE LA Product showThe product show is on. We are still working on some final details one being the location. As soon as we have the location we will have a flyer on the event in the newsletter. So keep an eye out next month’s newsletter.
The ASPE LA websiteThe website is getting a face lift. We have launched a new website with some simply content for now. Our old website had a lot of clutter within it in the background causing some issues, so we have had our web designer working on getting us back online with something that is a more up to date. I had a meeting with Brian and his designer on Monday. We are making a few changes to the new website to give it a better look and more functionality. Keep an eye out in the coming months for the changes. Also if there’s something you would like to see that we do not have covered please let us know.
The ASPE LA FacebookI know I’m a broken record but we are trying to get more people on the Facebook page. So please visit and sign up on the ASPE LA Facebook (ASPE Los Angeles). All of our event pictures will be posted on our Facebook page along with updates to our events.
Until next month
The total number in attendance was
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WHO Showed up?Attendance for the January 2015 Meeting...
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Commercial Supplies
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Boilers, tanks, kits, parts
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Quality Stainless Steel Sinks
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Faucets & Shower valves
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Washroom accessories,
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Brass Drains Cleanouts, Roof
Drains, Bath Wastes &
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Stainless Steel Toilet Partitions
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Pumps, Valves, Circulators
Circuit Balancing Valves
Booster Systems
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Metal Washing Machine Boxes
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Weld-On, Watertite
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Commercial & Residential
Water Heaters Gas & Electric
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Air Admittance Valves
Tec-Vent, Chem-vent, PAPA
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High Efficiency
toilets, lavatories,
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Accessories.
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Davey Pumps and Water
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Aquatherm Piping Systems
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Custom Tubs, Sinks,
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Earthquake valves,
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• Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now.
• I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down.
• It's not that the man did not know how to juggle, he just didn't have the balls to do it.
• I'm glad I know sign language, it's pretty handy.
• I couldn't quite remember how to throw a boomerang, but eventually it came back to me.
• I used to have a fear of hurdles, but I got over it.
• There was a sign on the lawn at a drug re-hab center that said 'Keep off the Grass'.
• Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda? He was lucky it was a soft drink.
If you are an ASPE member, go to FACEBOOK and join the new
ASPE Los Angeles Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/ASPELA/
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Cell: 909‐203‐2008 E‐Mail [email protected] (562) 921-6770FAX: (562) 921-8150
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John BrooksPresident
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WPC Research Data Base
World Plumbing Council (WPC) announced that the Research Data Base is available on website, for review by interested parties.
WPC is an international organization formed to promote word wide, the new research and accomplishments of new technologies of plumbing industry. The main reason for this program is to inform interested parties of the ongoing research and the results of new technologies applied to various plumbing issues. This program will help researchers to know what projects are already completed and what other projects are still in the testing phase. It is evident that this program will reduce duplication of the research efforts.
In the past the same research was done simultaneous in different Countries without the knowledge of the research under way in another Country.
This Data Research Base will provide information of various research projects across the world. To review this Research Data Base, visit WPC home page, and click on “Research”.
One Member ’s Opinion
EDUCATION REPORTHaig Demergian, PE, CIPEV.P. Education
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Stainless Steel Surgical Scrub Sinks, Hospital & Patient Care Systems
Stainless Steel & Terrazzo Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking
Fountains & Electric Water Coolers
Eyewashes, Eye/Face Washes & Emergency Drench Showers
Vacuum Plumbing Systems for Correctional & Supermarket
Industries
Lead-free Ball Valves, Gate, Globe, Check & Butterfly Valves
Tankless/Instantaneous Electric Water Heaters
Trap Primers, Water Hammer Arrestors & Accessories
Access Panels & Lead Roof Flashings, Roof Access Hatches
Packaged Pumping Systems
Flexible Piping Connections
Fire Protection Products: Fire Extinguishers,
Hose & Valve Cabinets
Water Circulation Pumps, Tanks & Accessories
Drainage Products & Trench Drains & Oil/Water Separators
Thermostatic & Pressure Balance Valves
Low NOx Water Heaters & Boilers, Hot Water Storage Tanks
& Solar Thermal Equipment
Under Lavatory & Sink Insulator Protectors
Cast Iron, PVC, ABS, & CPVC Pipe & Fittings for Plumbing & Industrial Systems
Traditional & Contemporary Outdoor Drinking Fountains & Hydrants
Couplings: No-Hub, No-Hub Heavy Weight, Specialty, Flex-Seal, End Caps
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Macerating & Grinder Systems, Simplex & Duplex Systems,
MEMBERSHIP REPORTJohn ZagorskiV.P. Membership
I have one new member to announce at this time, Christopher Yang from Buro Happold Engineers in Los Angeles who transferred his membership from the New York chapter. We hope to see you all at our next dinner meeting on Wednesday January 7th 2015 at Monterey Hill Restaurant in Monterey Park.
I have a limited supply of ASPE 50 year anniversary pins 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. I guess if you don’t read the newsletter, you don’t get a pin!
The Founding Chapter, our Los Angeles Chapter needs your help! Our membership has dropped over the last couple of years from around 210 down to 183 and I’m sorry to say this is not the way to get us to another 50
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ATTENTION ALL LOS ANGELESASPE MEMBERS
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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, including 3rd part approved lead free valves. We also offer ASSE 1070 approved valves with an industry low 0.25 GPM minimum flow.
years in existence. I am still running the new member program wherein if & when you sponsor or mentor a new member and bring them to our dinner meeting with a filled out application & payment, the chapter will pay for both of your dinners for that night! Who ever passes up a free meal? My personal thanks to all who have taken advantage of this program in the past, please keep the cards & letters coming!
The Society is very concentrated on getting the younger engineering community involved in ASPE as the average age of our membership base nation wide is 57. Time for all of us old guys & gals to start mentoring our younger counterparts to get involved & engaged in our organization to ensure we will be around another 50 years!
Should anyone need a current membership application, please do not hesitate to contact me as your VP Membership @ [email protected]. You’re also welcome to call @ 562-556-7575.
I hope to see you all next week @ Monterey Hill for our monthly dinner meeting!
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Alex Jimenez 5375 E Hunter Avenue Anaheim, CA 92807 Cell (909) 203‐2008 Fax (714) 888‐2448
[email protected] www.delcosales.com
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Fox Drain Fox washdown units. Designed to divert all your Wash down water to waste while allowing rainwater to go to storm water. http://www.eeeusa.net/water‐diversion.html
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Holdrite The market leader in pipe support and alignment systems featuring Holdrite, Lockrite, Pexrite Quick strap, Quick Stand, and HydroFlame www.holdrite.com
Watts Drainage / Blücher Specification drains, floor sinks, interceptors, trench drains, carriers stainless steel drainage systems, floor drains, shower drains and channel.www.watts.com/drainage www.blucherdrains.com
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ASI Storage: Beneke Toilet Seats: Chicago Faucets:
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www.elkayusa.com www.ewswater.com www.fortune.com
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Josam: Leonard Valve: Little Giant Pump Company:
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Bathroom partitions and urinalscreens available in powder coated
metal, stainless steel, plastic laminate,phenolic and solid polymer
Stainless steel washroom accessories - paper towel and soap dispensers,
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and grab bars
Storage solutions for every application.Lockers available in metal, plastic and phenolic construction. Also includes a
full line of benching
Rectangular underwalk drainage pipeand fittings, water heater pans and
Duck-Puller compression fitting removaltool
Commercial / residential wood and plastic toilet seat covers
Commercial, industrial, institutional,food service and laboratory faucets
Stainless steel and E-Granite sinks,faucets, water coolers, drinking
fountains and EZH2O bottle fillingstations
Commercial ball and industrial valves
Flexible corrugated stainless steeltubing, fittings and accessories
Highly efficient, earth friendly tanklesswater heaters designed to supply never-
ending hot water for both residentialand commercial applications
Commercial drainage products, stainless steel Push-Fit pipe and
fittings, grease interceptors, trench drains and siphonic drains
Adjustable nylon based roof top pipesupports
Quality specialty products includingNokorode pastes. fluxes and pipe
thread sealants. Metacaulk firestop,Clean Check and air admittance valves
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Commercial thermostatic master, pointof use mixing valves including single
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Laboratory service panels, utilitycontrollers and solenoids
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Approved for more applications than any other press system
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Latest news from the Plumbing Engineer Publication, Vol. 43, No. 1, January 2015:I read Code Update by Ron George wrote about Emergency Fixtures and Emergency Fixture Mixing Valve Standard, Part 1. It is along article and if you really want to understand, you must read this. This is an interesting article.
If you want to read about Solar Solution by Bristol Stickney, he is summarized all his past 6 years article. They are archived at: plumbingengineer.com/archives.php and phcnews.com/archives.php. The archives on the SolarLogic LLC website are at: solarlogicllc.com/solar-technology-articles/. To request higher resolution copies of past articles contact Claudia Pavel at: [email protected] is all for this month.
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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John FoleyVice President
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Rob ZagorskiWestern Regional ManagerTempRite® Engineered Polymers
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MODELS AVAILABLE
590TP Series Single-hole, high-rise faucet with Proximity® Sensing Technology Cast brass body, Chrome finish Base model trim ships with surface mounted control box and no mixing valve (order separately) Available optional recessed mount control box – with or without thermostatic mixing valve Optional 4” or 8” coverplate available Five outlet options:
1.5 gpm (5.7 L/min) laminar outlet with Agion® antimicrobial 1.5 gpm (5.7 L/min) flow control aerator 1.0 gpm (3.8 L/min) laminar outlet 0.5 gpm (1.9 L/min) laminar outlet 0.35 gpm (1.32 L/min) non-aerating spray outlet
591TP Series
4” centreset faucet with Proximity Sensing Technology Cast brass body, Chrome finish Base model trim ships with surface mounted control box and no mixing valve (order separately) Available optional recessed mount control box – with or without thermostatic mixing valve Five outlet options:
1.5 gpm (5.7 L/min) laminar outlet with Agion® antimicrobial 1.5 gpm 5.7 L/min) flow control aerator 1.0 gpm (3.8 L/min) laminar outlet 0.5 gpm (1.9 L/min) laminar outlet 0.35 gpm (1.32 L/min) non-aerating spray outlet
600T Series Single-hole faucet with Proximity Sensing Technology Cast brass body, Chrome or Stainless Steel finishes available Surface mounted control box, Mixing valve required (order separately) Optional 4” or 8” coverplate available Three outlet options:
1.5 gpm (5.7 L/min) laminar outlet 0.5 gpm (1.9 L/min) laminar outlet 0.35 gpm (1.32 L/min) non-aerating spray outlet
620TP Series
Single-hole gooseneck faucet with Proximity Sensing Technology Cast brass body, Chrome or Stainless Steel finishes available Base model trim ships with surface mounted control box and no mixing valve (order separately) Available optional recessed mount control box – with or without thermostatic mixing valve Three outlet options:
1.5 gpm (5.7 L/min) laminar outlet 1.0 gpm (3.8 L/min) laminar outlet 0.5 gpm (1.9 L/min) laminar outlet
590-PLGHDF Series
Single-hole faucet with Proximity Sensing Technology All metal faucet construction, Chrome finish Surface mounted control box, Mixing valve required (order separately) 0.5 gpm (1.9 L/min) spray outlet Optional 4” or 8” coverplate available
061271A – Retrofit Kit
Upgrade existing 590TP, 591TP, 600T and 590-PLGHDF faucet installations No faucet trim changes required Retrofit kit includes: controller, snap-on sensor clip and groundwire for hardwire installations
Flow rates are at 60 PSI (414 kPa) All models available battery or hardwire operated. Batteries included on all battery version models. Transformer to be ordered separately for hardwire models.
WaterSense® Labeled Product =
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President WILLIAM SILER
SOUTHCOAST ENGINEERINGPHONE (818) 224-2700
FAX (562) [email protected]
Vice President - TechnicalTHURA ZIN, CPD
ARUPPHONE (310) 578-4514
FAX (310) [email protected]
Vice President - LegislativeKOOK DEAN
LADWPPHONE (760) [email protected]
Vice President - MembershipJOHN ZAGORSKI
Elmco DuddyPHONE (562) 556-7575
TreasurerIRA SCHUMER
Howard C. FletcherPHONE (949) [email protected]
Administrative SecretaryCHRIS MACKNIGHT
Southcoast WaterPHONE (714) 305-9015
FAX (714) [email protected]
Corresponding SecretaryCARMEN MIKELATOSAmerican Standard Brands
PHONE (760) [email protected]
Newsletter EditorJEFF ATLAS
Mega Western SalesPHONE (661) [email protected]
Chairman Education CommitteeHAIG DEMERGIAN PE, CPD
PHONE (323) 931-3770 FAX (323) 932-0740
Chairperson - Scholarship CommitteeVIVIAN ENRIQUEZ, CPD
ArupPHONE (310) 578-4182
FAX (310) [email protected]
Chapter Affiliate Liaison:RON BRADFORD
Signature SalesPHONE (951) 549-1000
FAX (957) [email protected]
Chairman - Board of GovernorsHAL ALVORD, CPD
Donald Dickerson & AssociatesPHONE (818) 385-3600
FAX (909) [email protected]
Los Angeles ChapterAmerican Society of Plumbing Engineers
Officers - Board of Directors
Published byAmerican Society of Plumbing Engineers,
Los Angeles Chapter
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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.
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