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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Bill Siler President
ASPELA TimesThe News of the Los Angeles Chapter of The American Society of Plumbing Engineers
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October 2014 Volume 14 Issue 10
Calendar of Events page 250th Anniversary! after page 2Technical Report page 3One Member's Opinion page 4
Meeting Minutes page 5Picnic flyer page 6Final Fish Count page 15Membership report page 16
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October Meeting
See inside for Details...
Future events will include:
• 50th Anniversary Celebration!• Picnic• Social• Seminar
Date: October 1, 2014
Time: Social - 6:00 pm Dinner - 6:30 pm Place: Monterey Hill Restaurant 3700 Ramona Blvd. Monterey Park, CA (323) 264-8426
Program: Potable Water Joining Methods
Speaker: Mr. Ira Schumer Mechanical & Engineer- ing Sales, Howard C. Fletcher Co.
Well, the 2014 ASPE Convention is behind us. I had a great time while in Chicago, and I think all of our delegates did as well. My wife came along to her first ASPE Convention. She was a big hit apparently and had a great time as well. I would like to thank everyone for making her feel at home. She went
on two factory tours while we were there. The first was a tour of the Sloan Factory, then we had lunch and went over to the Just Factory. I was very surprised, she really like seeing how the two products were made. I would like to thank Alex and Chris from Delco Sales for making this all happen for us.
I would first like to say congrats to Scott Steindler, he is our new ASPE Vice President Technical on the National Board! I know Scott will represent ASPE well in his new position. I wish you could have all been there to here Scott’s Speech. He had a speech written and was going to go with his canned speech. When he got up to speak he decided to speak from his heart instead. What a great speech, the second best speech I heard during the convention. I truly feel this put the final nail in the coffin. So you probably would like to know who the best speaker was. That would be Dan Hampton, the defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, our
Go Scotty!
Go Scotty!
Go Scotty!
Go Scotty!Go Scotty!
Go Scotty!
October 1, 2014 Potable Water Joining Methods Speaker: Mr. Ira Schumer Mechanical & Engineering Sales, Howard C. Fletcher Co.
Table Top: Rheem Tankless Water Heaters (John Trauger)
November 1, 2014 50th Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Party Sportsman's Lodge, Studio City... SEE FLYER IN THIS NEWSLETTER!
December 3, 2014 TBD
January 7th 2015 Different Kind of Pex Piping Speaker: Phil Valles Account Manager, Wholesales Division Keyline Sales, Inc.
February 4th 2015 Data Room fire suppression Systems Speaker: Mr. Cary Webber Technical Services Manager, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
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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/
FIND CONVENTION PICS HERE
50TH YEAR CELEBRATION….
Come join us for an evening of dancing & playing your favorite casino games!
Roulette, Craps Table, Black Jack Tables, Pai Gow Poker Tables
Saturday, November 1st at 6:00pm
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel 12825 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 8.769.470081
(Free Parking)
Reserve your spot early!!!!
$40.00 per person or $80.00 per couple for advance purchase until September 1st!
$50.00 per person or $100.00 per couple from September 2nd up until event night!
Dinner and unlimited drinks!!!
... and HOLIDAY PARTY!
Sponsorships Availble: You may have more than one sponsor per table.
• Black Jack Tables to sponsor at a cost of $250 (8 each)• Pai Gow Poker Tables to sponsor at a cost of $250 (2 each)• Crap Tables to sponsor at a cost of $500 (1 each)• Roulette Tables to sponsor at a cost of $500 (1 each)
Limited Free Parking is available. There is also $10 Valet.
*Advance purchase: $40/person or $80/couple (through 9-1-14)*
*After 9-1-14: $50/person or $100/couple*
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TECHNICAL REPORTTHURA ZIN, CPDV.P. Technical
page 14 ASPE NEWS
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The ASPE-LA monthly meeting was held on September 3rd, 2014 at Monterey Hill Restaurant, Monterey Park. On behalf of the ASPE-LA Board of Directors, we would like to thank Mr. Imants Stiebris, Director of Global Safety Sales, Speakman Company. In his presentation he explained the emergency eyewash and shower and their code requirement. If you are interested in obtaining a PDF copy of this presentation, please contact any board members or Mr. Jack Carbone.
Last month we had a table top at our meeting, Speakman Safety Products presented by Ron Bradford from Signature Sales. If you are interested in presenting the table-top, let me know and we will arrange for that.
Upcoming ASPE-LA Technical Programs are as follows:October 1st 2014 Mr. Ira Schumer from Howard C. Fletcher Co. will present “Potable water joining methods”November 2014 There will be no regular meeting. Come and enjoy ASPE founding Chapter LA 50th Anniversary Celebration and Holiday Party.
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MANUFACTURERS’ REPRESENTATIVE
December 3rd 2014 We do not have Speaker yet. There might be BIM 101 from ARUP BIM group for backup. January 7th 2015 Mr. Phil Valles from Keyline Sales, Inc. will present “Different Kind of Pex Piping”
The latest news from the ASPE Pipeline:ASPE is revising the Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) program and needs your help to validate, supplement, or change the task and knowledge determinations of the CPD Working Group. Please take brief survey to provide your input on how best to update the CPD certification exam.The link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ASPE2014CPD
Registration is open for fall courses in UCLA Extension’s Advanced Plumbing Systems Design certificate program, which is sponsored by ASPE. This fall the following courses will be offered: "Plumbing Systems I: Code and Engineering Fundamentals," "Plumbing Systems II: Advanced Engineering Systems," "Fire Protection for Plumbing Engineering," "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design," and "Electrical Design and Construction."
Latest news from the Plumbing Engineer Publication, Vol. 42, No. 9, September 2014:
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WHAT IS PERC DOING LATELY?First we should remember what is PERC. As I explained in a previous “Opinion”, PERC (Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition) is a coalition of various plumbing organizations, dedicated to investigate the drain line transport of solid waste, in building waste piping systems. This coalition includes: ASPE, IAPMO, PMI, International Code Council, PHCC and Alliance For Water Efficiency.
Phase I of the investigation is completed and provided valuable information of the impact of high efficiency toilets and how the drain lines performed with low water volume and reduced flushing time. Preliminary
conclusion is that toilets with a 1.28 gallons/flush are effective to clean the bowl and transport the solids in the drain line, to prevent stoppages.
Investigation find out that toilets with 0.8 gallons /flush, will not perform properly, and further investigations should be performed for toilets with 1.0 gallons/flush (which were not included in Phase I investigations).
The piping system used for Phase I was a 4” glass pipe. Will be interesting to investigate in Phase 2, what will happen when the drain pipe is 3” and made of pipes commonly used for drain lines (cast iron, PVC, etc.)
Toilet Discharge and Toilet Paper Quality. It is possible that using 3” pipe will produce different results, compared with the results from 4” pipe.
The full investigation report Phase I, along with supporting data can be downloaded, free of charge at www.plumbingefficiencyresearchcoalition.org.
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One Member ’s Opinion
EDUCATION REPORTHaig Demergian, PE, CIPEV.P. Education
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GENERAL MEETING MINUTESChris MacKnightAdministrative Secretary
BOARD MEETING MINUTESChris MacKnightAdministrative Secretary
Bill Siler brought the meeting to order at approximately 5:00 PM. The first order of business was the Boat Trip for the ASPELA and ASPEOC engineers at the Convention in Chicago. One of the sponsors was not able to meet the sponsorship commitment. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to split the cost of the remaining sponsorship with the ASPEOC Chapter. Our share of the expense is $262.
John Zagorski reported that of the founding members, Ed Saltzberg will be going to the ASPE National Convention. It is also possible that Richard Drenske and Terry Puckett will be attending.
It was reported that the ASPELA Fishing Trip was a rousing success with many fish being caught.
As a reminder, the ASPELA picnic will be held October 5, 2014 at Elysian Park from 11am to 3PM. Ron Bradford is looking for $100 sponsors for the picnic.
Bill Siler brought the meeting to order at approximately 6:54 PM. Past Presidents in attendance included Dick Dickerson, Vivian Enriquez, Kook Dean, Hal Alvord, and Ed Saltzberg, Cory Nakanishi, and April Trafton.
Vivian Enriquez reported that the ASPELA 50th Anniversary Jackets and shirts are available for the delegates to the national convention. She also noted that she may have some extra jackets available for purchase by ASPELA members. The jackets will be approximately $50 including the beautiful embroidery.
Jeff Atlas reminded that anyone not receiving the ASPELA newsletter can send him an email at [email protected] to get on the list to receive the newsletter each month. Jeff also noted that you can add your own content to the ASPELA Facebook Page.
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Don’t Miss the ASPE Picnic Softball : The Engineers v/s the Sales Reps
Someone’s Going to Lose !I-5 Freeway
Harbor-Pasadena 110 Freeway
Stadium Way
Academy
Sunset Blvd
Elysian Stadium Way
Scott Ave
Academy
Stadium Way
Oct 5th 201411:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Meet us at Elysian Park’s
Old Lodge Picnic Area
Fire Grilled Burgers Hot Wings, Tamales
and Hot Dogs tooMore food than you
should be allowed to eat!
Lots of fun Prizes!Cold drinks & Ice Cream
Adult admission is $5! Under the age of 18 is FREE! You can feed the whole family, really CHEAP!
Please come out to meet and fellowship with our ASPE Engineering Family!This event is a Benefit sponsored by the L.A. Chapter, come out and make it a success.
DIRECTIONS: Take the Freeway to the Downtown L.A. area where Dodger Stadium is located. Take the Stadium Way exit from either the 110 Frwy, or the I-5 Frwy. Then turn southeast into the
driveway that is located just north of Scott Ave, and follow it over the hill to the picnic area.
DodgerStadium
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Donald F. Dickerson Associatesconsulting engineers
[818] 385.3600[310] 277.1865
FAX [818] [email protected]
18425 Burbank Blvd., Suite 404Tarzana, CA 91356
April K. TraftonPresident
President: continued from page 1
keynote speaker. I have never really been a big fan of football. Everyone knows where my passion lies. That would be with NASCAR. But after hearing this man speak, I am a new fan of football. WOW is all I can say. NASCAR will always come first but I will be watching myself some football now. Don Strickland is your new Region Four Director. Congrats Don on your new position. I am looking forward to working with Don. With this new position Don will be stepping down as President of the Orange County Chapter. We have a lot of new blood on the National Board. I look forward to the next couple years and the changes we might see within APSE.
We took home some cool hardware form the Convention. • The Los Angeles Chapter was awarded the Directors
Award for our long standing commitment and contributions towards the betterment of the society.
• Haig Demergian was awarded the ASPE Award of Merit. For demonstrating a level of excellence in the promotion of ASPE educational offering.
• Peter Kraut was awarded the Corticated of Appreciation for the commitment and dedication to the growth and prosperity of the society and
KELLY GILFOY,CSPDirector of Sales
1295 E. Acaicia St.Ontario, CA 91761
909-594-7088FAX 909-954-2798
CELL 213-798-2179www.9specsales.com
advancement of the profession as chair of the 2014 ASPE Convention & Exposition.
• Vivian Enriquez was inducted to the Kenneth G Wentink College of Fellows.
I would like to thank all of our delegates for all their hard work keeping things moving forward while in Chicago. Without them I would have jumped off the highest roof in Chicago and they have a few. We have a great group of guys and gals that keep our chapter moving forward. Thank you all.1. Dick Dickerson2. Hal Alvord3. Vivian Enriquez4. Wilson Soo Hoo5. John Zagorski6. Jeff Atlas (Aspiring Associate)7. Vahan Margaryan (Alternate Delegate)
The 2014 ASPE Monte Carlo Night & 50th Anniv.The 2014 Monte Carlo Night is just around the corner. November 1st is the big day, if you have not already bought your tickets you should come see us as they are selling out fast. It’s going to be the best one to date. The ASPE LA Facebook
For those of you that don’t know we have an ASPE LA Facebook (ASPE Los Angeles). If you have not already joined, please do so. We have a lot of pictures from the Convention on our Facebook Page, so please take a look.
We will not be having a meeting in November because the Monte Carlo Night is so close to the meeting night.
Until next month
John FoleyVice President
Tel: (800) 594-3300Cell: (310) 863-5920Fax: (818) 348-4106
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Ron Bradford, our Sergeant At Arms, told the appreciative audience that there would be no fines this month to celebrate the upcoming National Convention. Ron reminded everyone that the ASPELA Picnic will be October 5 at the usual place in Elysian Park. $100 sponsors for the picnic include Dawson Company, El Saltzberg, Enviro Products West, Thura Zin, Delta Q, Ace Duraflo, McCook Sales, HC Fletcher Co., DayBreak Technologies, MegaWestern Sales, and Elmco Duddy. Thank you to our generous sponsors.
Scott Steindler is organizing a dinner cruise Saturday night at the convention. Sponsoring vendors will be able to attend along with inviting engineers to enjoy the dinner cruise. Interested engineers and vendors should contact Scott at [email protected]. Ron also thanked the members of the committee who organize and run the picnic. Those members are Chris MacKnight of Custom H2O, Kelly Gilfoy of Spec Sales, Jim Weil of Weil Aquatronics, and Kurt Bramstedt of CISPI. Please bring raffle prizes that are centered around the kids that will be attending. As usual we will have an egg toss, a balloon toss, and of course the annual Reps versus the Engineers in softball.
Our Table Top Presentation for the month was from Ron Bradford. Ron showed off the Electronic Faucets and Emergency Eyewash Stations from the Speakman Company. Any inquiries can be directed to [email protected].
Our speaker for the month was Imants Stiebris from Speakman. His topic was Safety Face Wash, Eyewash and Shower Products. Some of the highlights from his presentation were the following:1. There are 1,000 eye injuries per day in the U.S.2. The cost of each injury can be $300,000.3. 25 to 30% of eye injuries are from chemical
splashes.4. It is a race against time with chemical burns. The
faster you get to the eyewash station or shower, the lesser the damage from the chemical.
5. 90% of eye injuries can be prevented by Person Protective Equipment.
6. OSHA and ANSI 358.1-2009 provide the standards for eyewash and safety shower apparatus. They also provide guidance for installation and usage.
7. UPC and IPC now cover eyewash station and shower station requirements
8. If acids or caustic are used on site, the distance to the safety equipment should be less than 10 seconds by walking and must be on the same floor level.
9. There should be no obstructions in the path to the safety stations. Doors are considered obstructions.
10. Tepid water is 60 – 100 degress Fahrenheit.11. In the case of injury, use the eyewash station or
shower for 15 minutes.12. Portable units normally maintain a tepid temperature.13. Weekly flushing of safety equipment is required.14. Equipment must be inspected annually.15. Showers should be at 20 GPM and at 82” to 96”
head height.16. Eyewashes should be at 0.4 GPM.17. Face Washes should be at 3 GPM and 30 PSI.18. Nozzles for Facewashes and Eyewashes should be
covered when not in use.19. Combination units must meet the standards for both
applications.20. Handheld units and squeeze bottles do no meet the
eyewash or shower standards.21. ADA Standards also apply.22. The industry is moving to the Globally Harmonized
Systems with GHS Signage.23. Safety Data Sheets are no longer called MSDS.24. NiOSH Pocket Guides to Chemical Hazards are
useful.
The meeting ended with the drawing for raffle prizes. Raffle prizes were provided by the following companies;Raypak (2), Pentair (2), Victaulic, Signature Sales, Viega, Delco Sales (2), Dawson Company (3), Kook Dean (3), and HC Fletcher Company.
Thank you to all who attended the meeting and especially to our speaker and the providers of the raffle prizes. Raffle prizes to end the meeting were provided by the following people:Kook Dean of LADWP Ron Bradford of Signature SalesIra Schumer of HC Fletcher CompanyCarmen Mikelatos of American StandardJohn Bianco of Curb O LetNick Ekdahl of Dawson
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Jeff Atlas
Residentialand
Commercial Faucets
www.deltafaucet.com
www.specselect.com
Commercial Supplies
www.brasscraft.com
Boilers, tanks, kits, parts
www.raypak.com
Quality Stainless Steel Sinks
www.oliverisinks.com
Faucets & Shower valves
www.peerlessfaucet.com
Washroom accessories,
toilet partitions and diaper
changing stations
www.bobrick.com
Brass Drains Cleanouts, Roof
Drains, Bath Wastes &
Accessories.
Stainless Steel Toilet Partitions
www.hadrian-inc.com
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Pumps, Valves, Circulators
Circuit Balancing Valves
Booster Systems
www.armstrongpumps.com
www.brasscraft.com
Metal Washing Machine Boxes
Ice Maker Hook Up Boxes
www.ipscorp.com
Weld-On, Watertite
www.ipscorp.com
Commercial & Residential
Water Heaters Gas & Electric
www.rheem.com
Air Admittance Valves
Tec-Vent, Chem-vent, PAPA
www.studor.com
High Efficiency
toilets, lavatories,
Santi-Ware China
www.vortens.com
Accessories.
www.ipscorp.com
Davey Pumps and Water
Products
www.davey.com
Aquatherm Piping Systems
Green, Blue, Lilac, Black
www.aquatherm.com
Custom Tubs, Sinks,
Shower Bases Tub-Shower
Enclosures
www.mtibaths.com
Earthquake valves,
Actuators, Fieldbus, Pumps,
Sensors
www.koso.com
Joe Cunningham, LEED-APDirector, Strategic accountS
ZURN PLUMBING PRODUCTS GROUP263 east Gardena BlVd.Gardena, Ca U.s.a. 90247
PHONE: 310-719-1460CELL: 714-321-8842
FAX: 310-719-9861E-MAIL: [email protected]
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In Designer’s Guide, Timothy Allinson wrote about Pressure Reducing Valves. He explained about his home experience and selecting the correct valve is important. Although a single family home will be ok with direct acting PRV, which is not suitable for high-rise building. What type of PRV is the best for the different type of building, read his article will give you what to do. Find you Plumbing Engineer magazine and read his article. The other interesting topic is “Sustainable water heating solutions” by Winston Huff. He wrote about the two water heating option for reducing the energy consumed for a building. They are instantaneous systems and storage-type water heaters. But, the plumbing engineer must be aware
Rob ZagorskiWestern Regional ManagerTempRite® Engineered Polymers
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.PO Box 6160Whittier, CA 90609Telephone: 562.857.0755Fax: 562.693.7802E-mail: [email protected]
www.lubrizol.com www.fbcbuildingsolutions.com
of the energy demand of a building with both of these options. This is a very interesting article. I recommend reading this.
That is all for this month. Once again, if you have attending the ASPE 50th Anniversary Celebration in Chicago, please share the experiences with us.
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. See you all at next meeting and ASPE LA Chapter picnic.
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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
John Zagorski
Grease Traps & Interceptors Residential & Commercial Toilet Seats
Macerating & Grinder Systems, Simplex & Duplex Systems,
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PROUDLY REPRESENTING
Attention ASPE Young Professionals!Are you ready for your first AYP event?!! Be prepared because AYP will bring lots of exciting goodies this coming 2014!! This includes networking events, educational sessions, forming part of the AYP committee, and much more!!
Your ASPE peers are already working hard organizing the first AYP networking event for this coming year along with an educational session that’s suitable for all of you, young engineers. Keep on the lookout for education topic, date and time as it will soon be finalized. Better yet, email your AYP liaison to be included to the mailing list for AYP related events. [email protected]
For those of you wondering what AYP is, AYP special interest group is designed for industry professionals looking to meet with peers to share experiences, exchange ideas about the plumbing design industry, and network with other chapter members. The focus of AYP is to help young plumbing engineer and design professionals establish contacts and further the mission of the Society.
If you are an ASPE member, go to FACEBOOK and join the new
ASPE Los Angeles Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/ASPELA/
MEMBERSHIP REPORTJohn ZagorskiV.P. Membership
Please help me in welcoming Eric Edmondson from Weil Aquatronics as a new Affiliate member & Sofia Ayala from Building Solutions Group as a new Student member. Also, special thanks to Kristopher Haycook from Glumac for finally transferring his membership from Cleveland to Los Angeles! We hope to see you all next week Wednesday October 1st at our monthly dinner meeting at Monterey Hill Restaurant in Monterey Park.
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 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
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1360 Elmwood Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Ph (800) 222-1208
Fax (401) 941-5310
www.leonardvalve.com
Leonard Representative:
Renco Sales
1450 Railroad Street
Corona, CA 92882
Ph (951) 371-8848
Fax (951) 371-3635
www.rencosales.com
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!
ATTENTION ALL LOS ANGELESASPE MEMBERS
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AB & I Foundry Cast iron pipe, fittings and no
couplings.
www.abifoundry.com
Anaco Couplings Anaco all stainless no
couplings.
www.anaco-husky.com
B-Line Tolco
Pipe hangers, seismic systems, and
strut systems.
www.cooperbline.com
Bemis Plastic, wood and soft
residential, Commercial and
specialty applications
www.bemismfg.com
Eemax Instantaneous, tankless, electric
water heaters
www.eemaxinc.om
Holdrite The market leader in pipe support
and alignment systems featuring
Holdrite, Lockrite, Pexrite Quick
strap, Quick Stand, and
HydroFlame
www.holdrite.com
InSinkErator Food waste disposers and instant
hot water dispensers for residential
and commercial applications.
www.insinkerator.com
Just Manufacturing Stainless steel sinks for
Commercial, residential and
institutional applications
www.justmfg.com
Alex Jimenez 1930 Raymer Avenue Fullerton, CA 92833
Cell (909) 203-2008 Fax (714) 888-2448
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Specification Lines
Cast iron pipe, fittings and no-hub
www.abifoundry.com
Liberty Pumps Sump, drain, effluent, sewage and
grinder pumps and pump systems.
www.libertypumps.com
Anaco all stainless no-hub
husky.com
Metcraft Industries Stainless Steel Plumbing Products
for Correctional Market, Hospitals
Schools
www.metcraftindustries.com
seismic systems, and
www.cooperbline.com
Orion No hub fittings for acid waste
drainage systems. Rionfuse
polypropylene fittings,
neutralization tanks, corrosion
resistant lab sinks.
www.orionfittings.com
Plastic, wood and soft seats for
residential, Commercial and
specialty applications
www.bemismfg.com
Sloan Valve Manual and sensor operated
flushometers, Faucets and vitreous
china fixtures, hand dryers,
SloanStone lavatory systems
www.sloanvalve.com
Instantaneous, tankless, electric
www.eemaxinc.om
Watts Water TechnologiesA complete line of water safety,
flow control, and backflow
prevention products. Regulators,
automatic control valves, gate
globe and check valves.
www.watts.com.com
The market leader in pipe support
and alignment systems featuring
Holdrite, Lockrite, Pexrite Quick
strap, Quick Stand, and
www.holdrite.com
Brae Rainwater harvesting. Complete
systems designed to conserve water
and help meet your sustainability
objectives.
www.braewater.com
Food waste disposers and instant
hot water dispensers for residential
and commercial applications.
www.insinkerator.com
Blucher Stainless steel drainage systems
floor drains, shower drains and
channel.
www.blucherdrains.com
Stainless steel sinks for
Commercial, residential and
institutional applications
www.justmfg.com
Watts Drainage Specification drains, floor sinks,
interceptors, trench
carriers
www.watts.com/drainage
Sump, drain, effluent, sewage and
grinder pumps and pump systems.
www.libertypumps.com
Stainless Steel Plumbing Products
for Correctional Market, Hospitals
www.metcraftindustries.com
No hub fittings for acid waste
drainage systems. Rionfuse
polypropylene fittings,
neutralization tanks, corrosion
resistant lab sinks.
www.orionfittings.com
Manual and sensor operated
flushometers, Faucets and vitreous
china fixtures, hand dryers,
SloanStone lavatory systems
www.sloanvalve.com
Watts Water Technologies A complete line of water safety,
flow control, and backflow
prevention products. Regulators,
automatic control valves, gate
globe and check valves.
www.watts.com.com
Rainwater harvesting. Complete
systems designed to conserve water
and help meet your sustainability
www.braewater.com
Stainless steel drainage systems,
drains, shower drains and
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Specification drains, floor sinks,
interceptors, trench drains and
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Phase 2 of this program will start immediately after the Coalition will secure the necessary founds.
Phase 2 of this investigation will contain:
• Test using a 3” pipe in lieu of 4” pipe which was used in Phase I
• Test using 1 gal./flush toilets, which are now produced and advertised by some manufacturers, but were not included in Phase I.
• Test using low-tensile toilet paper in lieu of soft toilet paper used in Phase I.
• Pipe slope. In Phase I was determined that the slope of !% or 2% of drain pipe, didn’t make significant difference in the toilet discharge characteristics. Now in Phase 2, with the 3” drain pipe, this may not be the same, and will be determined after the tests in Phase 2 are completed.
The result of these investigations are very important. Plumbing Engineers, Contractors, Manufacturers and Public at large, will be affected by the conclusions of these investigations. Appears that the Coalition is ready to complete these investigations, but the only element missing is money. If you or your organization can help by sending money, the investigation will start sooner.
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Southern CaliforniaAnaco Couplings
Anaco and Husky all stainless no-hub couplings. www.anaco-husky.com
AB & I FoundryCast iron pipe, fittings and no-hub couplings. www.abifoundry.com
B-LinePipe hangers, seismic systems, and strut systems. www.cooperbline.com
Bemis Plastic, wood and soft seats for residential, Commercial and specialty applications www.bemismfg.comBlücher
Stainless steel drainage systems. pipe, channel, shower drains, trench drains. www.blucherdrains.com
CTS Flange“Fully floating” copper companion flanges. www.ctsflange.com
Dormont ManufacturingFlexible stainless steel connectors for natural/LP gas and fluid conveyance applications. www.dormont.com
Eemax Instantaneous, tankless, electric water heaters www.eemaxinc.om
Fiat ProductsLaundry Sinks and Accessories. Shower Floors and Mop Basin in Molded Stone or Terrazzo. www.craneplumbing.com
Frank Pattern Cast iron drainage products. Roof drains, floor drains, shower drains, and instant-set closet rings. www.instantset.com
GastiteFlexible CSST gas piping and fittings for natural gas and propane. www.gastite.com
Imcoa
Imcolock, Econo-Therm and Flextherm engineered insulation products. www.imcoa.com
InSinkEratorFood waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for residential and commercial applications. www.insinkerator.com
Just Manufacturing Stainless steel sinks and accessories for
Commercial, residential and institutional applications www.justmfg.com
Metcraft IndustriesStainless Steel Plumbing Products for Correctional Market, Hospitals Schools www.metcraftindustries.com
Multi FittingsGasketed and Solvent-Weld Sewer Fittings. Pressure and Non-Pressure Fittings.
www.multifittings.com
North American PipeLeading Manufacturer of Gasketed and Solvent Weld PVC Piping Products.
www.northamericanpipe.com
PlumberexProtective undersink pipe covers and plumbing enclosures for ADA compliance . www.plumberex.com
PowerSealRepair Clamps, Service Saddles, Tapping Sleeves Transition Couplings for the Waterworks Industry.
www.powerseal.com
Safe-T-CoverInsulated, heated and vandal proof backflow enclosures.www.safe-t-cover.com
Sloan Valve Manual and sensor operated flush valves, Faucets and hand dryers www.sloanvalve.com
Spacemaker Water heater safety and installation products. www.watts.com
Turbo-TorchSoldering and welding torches, tips, kits and accessories. www.turbotorch.com
Watts Water TechnologiesAnderson Barrows Ames Fire and Water SavardWatts ACV Watts Brass and Tubular Watts Drainage Watts Regulator Watts WaterPEX
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Ron reminded everyone to bring prizes for kids for the picnic raffle. Ron reported that numerous sponsors have already stepped up to help out.
The delegates to the conventionmeeting will be held at Scott Steindler’s home on September 13. Every ASPELA member is welcome to attend. Please rsvp to [email protected]. Scott will be able to supply the time and the address for the meeting. Vivian Enriquez now has the shirts and jackets for the delegates. She also may have some extras available for purchase. Please contact Vivian at [email protected].
www.rencosales.com
Accurate Partitions: Advanced Aquaduck: American Specialties:
www.accuratepartitions.com www.aquaducksystems.com www.americanspecialties.com
ASI Storage: Beneke Toilet Seats: Chicago Faucets:
www.asilockers.com www.sppi.com www.chicagofaucets.com
Elkay Manufacturing: Enviornmental Water Systems: Fortune Valves:
www.elkayusa.com www.ewswater.com www.fortune.com
Gastite: Intellihot: ISIMET, LLC:
www.gastite.com www.intellihot.com www.isimet.com
Josam: Leonard Valve: Little Giant Pump Company:
www.josam.com www.leonardvalve.com www.littlegiant.com
Mapa Products: McGuire Manufacturing: Rectorseal Corporation:
www.mapaproducts.com www.mcguiremfg.com www.rectorseal.com
Stern-Williams Company: Watco Manufacturing: Woodford Manufacturing:
www.sternwilliams.com www.watcomfg.com www.woodfordmfg.com
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,
waste basins, mirrors, baby changingstations, hand dryers, shower seats
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
Terrazzo mop sinks and shower floorsalong with a wide range of outdoor
drinking fountains
Commercial / residential wall, roof and yard hydrants designed for use in both
warm and freezing climates
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Complete line of bath wastes, tub trimkits and lavatory drain accessories
Plumbing specialty items including cast brass p-traps, sink and lavatory drain
strainers, Pro Wrap and heavy pattern supply stops
Plumbing, sewage / water removal and HVAC pump products
Commercial thermostatic master, pointof use mixing valves including single
and gang type shower valves and panels
Most complete line of whole house waterfiltration and conditioning systems. Point ofuse drinking water filtration systems, watersoftener systems, replacement filters and
Inline water heater protection systems
Laboratory service panels, utilitycontrollers and solenoids
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