Drinking Fountains, Hydrants, Showers, Pre-Engineered Buildings & Bike Lockers

Sept 2010

A Member of Acorn Engineering's Family of Companies

Super Secur

History

157+ years of continuous Murdock family involvement

Benchmark for water service equipment

In the mid 1800’s, Murdock started building water delivery systems

Providing access to fresh water year round

Automatic Tree Watering Device!!

Double-wall construction (year-round)

Easily serviced from above grade

Available in standard sizes from 3/4" to 2"

Heavy-duty brass, iron, aluminum castings

80%+ post-consumer recycled metals

Traditional to transitional styling

Lead-free across the board

What is a Murdock product?

Where are Murdock products used?

Anywhere a controlled source of water is needed or desired.

CONTEMP

CONTEMPT FNT

Outdoor showers

Typical Uses of Murdock Products

Zoo’s and Botanical Gardens Railroads: Freight and Passenger, High-Speed State Fairgrounds DOT, Roadside Rests, Picnic Areas & Dog Runs Gas Stations, Truck Stops, Fast Food Stores Amusement Parks

(Disney, Six Flags, Kings Island) Streetscapes and Ice Rinks Homeowners for their backyards

Typical Uses of Murdock Products

Farms and other Agricultural use Horse Racing Tracks, Horse Farms Kennels and Dog Parks (Private and Public) Vacation Clubs/Hotels: Pool and Beach Showers Refineries Golf Courses Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Plants

(Washdown and Cleanout of Tanks, some use graywater: part of potable water use reduction)

Typical Uses of Murdock Products

Secondary Fire Protection in Remote Areas Irrigation & Sprinkler companies like John Deere

Landscapes and Rainbird Schools and Universities for ball fields Government: State and Local, DNR, C of E,

NPS, USFS, DOT, Amtrak, rural water, etc. Ski Slopes for snowmaking equipment Roof Tops for maintenance of HVAC components And, last but not least……………..

Cemeteries

Arlington National Cemetery

At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Two Styles of Compression Hydrants

Post Type Flush Box

Murdock Hydrants

Original Type“Weep Hole”

“BFH” SeriesVacuum Breaker

“Double Ball” Checkvalve

“Safewater” SeriesASSE 1057Approvals

“BFH” Series Hydrant

M-NPL75M-NP75

Hoeptner Jay R. Smith

Non-Polutible Hydrant Competition

Hydrant Competitors – Who are they? Woodford Merrill Hoeptner Perfected Products Josam Campbell Clayton-Mark Wade Kupferle TSC (China)

Drinking Fountain Competitors

MDF (Most Dependable Fountains) Stern-Williams Haws Halsey-Taylor Canterbury Designs Londino Stone LA County

Why buy a Murdock Product?

Better than Competition In performance and quality Few, if ever, any call backs

Never seen in TSC or “big box” retail store Simple maintenance vs. yearly replacement What is your time and reputation worth?

When dealing with the specifer, wholesaler, contractor or project owner.

Conclusion

Heavy Duty - meant for a lifetime of use No comparison in the marketplace Serviced from above grade without digging Hydrant Sizes from 3/4" to 2" Post and Flush box styles Always serviceable vs. replacement cost Properly installed, never a recall

Questions and Discussion