June 2012

Burns Engineering Offers Free Web-Based Temperature Measurement Training

Burns Engineering Temperature Measurement Training

Minnetonka, MN (PRWEB) May 31, 2012 -- As part of their RTDology® Online series of temperature training modules, Burns Engineering will present a session covering the challenges and solutions for achieving confident temperature measurements with RTDs and Thermocouples on Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 at 12:00 PM CST.

Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) and Thermocouples are used extensively throughout the process industry, however they are often misunderstood and misapplied. Learn the key differences between the two sensor technologies, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and when and why to select one over the other. Every application presents unique challenges, learn how to optimize temperature measurements by selecting the right sensor.

Tricky Technique for an Elusive Washer: Freeze Proof Outdoor Faucets

Mr. Rooter Freeze Proof Outdoor Faucets

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 -- Some plumbing jobs you just want to do in the summer; Mr. Rooter refers to this as, preventive maintenance. “A drip from an outdoor faucet could result in broken pipes,” according to Bob Beall, president of Mr. Rooter Plumbing in Beaver, Cranberry, Sharon, Pittsburgh, Washington and Westmoreland Pennsylvania. In Youngstown Ohio, as well as the Southeastern region in Pennsylvania, according to the most referred plumber, it gets very cold during the winter months which leads to many emergency calls that are addressed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Replacing the washer in an outdoor freeze-proof faucet is repaired differently. According to Beall, “The difference is taking apart one of these devices, specially built to prevent freezing in sub-zero weather. “The packing nut and stem require several extra steps to disassemble.”

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association Asks VP Biden To Help Spread the Word of the Professionalism of the Industry

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A little over a week after Vice President Biden commented that "there are an awful lot of smart plumbers," the president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has reached out to Mr. Biden for help in spreading positive messages about the plumbing profession whenever he can.

Compton Air Conditioning & Heating Celebrates 35 Years of Service in San Antonio

Compton Air Conditioning & Heating

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) June 02, 2012 -- Throughout its history, Compton Air Conditioning & Heating has recorded a San Antonio customer base that has consistently expressed satisfaction with the company's HVAC repair service. The company prides itself in holding long-term contracts for HVAC installation and maintenance for several influential organizations. With Compton Air Conditioning & Heating celebrating 35 years in business, the specialists are recounting the relationships that made them successful, and hope to form future business with more satisfied clientele.

Compton Air Conditioning & Heating aims to provide comprehensive customer satisfaction in a variety of specializations, serving the community in air conditioning and heating service, repair, equipment installation, and general maintenance. A client who identifies herself as Deborah G. asserts, "Overall I am totally satisfied with Mr. Compton's extensive knowledge of AC/Heating systems and the professionalism of both he and his entire staff including office staff. I love my system." The company's specialists offer both residential and commercial operation, as well as installation services on new residential and light commercial construction projects. They also provide filtration, indoor air quality assurance, and duct layout designs for new buildings.

American Standard Expands Quince Faucet Collection to Offer More Versatility and Luxury in the Kitchen

American Standard Expands Quince Faucet Collection

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (June 4, 2012) — Graceful curves and contemporary silhouettes are paired perfectly with smart design and solid craftsmanship in the newly expanded Quince kitchen faucet collection from American Standard. The four elegant high-arc additions include pull-out, pull-down and semi-professional models, plus a pull-down bar faucet.

Expanding on the Quince collection’s stylish, sculptural forms, these new models bring a feeling of modern luxury to the kitchen, in addition to offering an ergonomic and flexible spray head to streamline food prep and clean-up. With a sleek swivel spout and single-lever convenience to control both temperature and flow rate, these new Quince kitchen faucets offer superior performance for a variety of kitchen tasks.

BLANCO’s industrial artisans offer their latest innovation: the CULINA™ Semi-Professional Faucet

BLANCO CULINA Semi-Professional Faucet

LUMBERTON, NJ, May 2011 – BLANCO, German innovator of finely-crafted sinks and faucets, introduces the stunning CULINA semi-professional faucet. BLANCO’s award-winning design team stripped the pro faucet down to its essence, leaving a beautifully simple solution to the iconic chef style that eliminates the unruly pull-down hose. A gracefully flexible steel spring spout provides maximum free range. When finished, CULINA’s powerful dual spray and coil effortlessly snap back to their original position just by holding the spout near the magnetic feature. The streamlined closed coil is also much easier to clean

“I haven’t seen a new faucet innovation that excites me like this one in maybe ten years,” says Tim Maicher, Director of Marketing for BLANCO. “CULINA surprises and delights the user! We enhanced the cleaning performance of the pro faucet, made the look more refined and infinitely easier to operate. Just turning it on with the refined handle inlay is like operating the details on a fine luxury car.”

Kansas City Plumber to Sponsor Award Winning Play Aptly Titled "Urinetown"

Kansas City Plumber Bob Hamilton

Overland Park, KS (PRWEB) June 04, 2012 -- Kansas City plumbers, Bob Hamilton Plumbing + Heating + A/C + Rooter, are pleased to announce that they will be a Title Sponsor for The Theatre in the Park’s run of the Tony Award Winning Musical, Urinetown. The Show runs July 20-22 and July 26-29th. During the run of the show, theatre patrons are asked to bring a 4-pack of toilet paper to the Bob Hamilton table and in return receive a small token of thanks. All of the toilet paper collected will be donated to Giving the Basics and will then be distributed to others in the Kansas City Metro area that are in need of basic dignity products.

WeGotPumps.com Featuring New Product Line from Goulds Pumps

WeGotPumps.com Goulds Pumps

Royersford, PA (PRWEB) June 06, 2012 -- WeGotPumps.com is now featuring Goulds Pumps e-SV series vertical multi-stage pumps. Featuring an innovative design and high efficiency motor that reduces lifecycle costs and increases savings, the pumps are ideal for a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications.

Goulds Pumps, a brand of ITT Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of centrifugal and turbine pumps, controllers, variable frequency drives and accessories for residential and commercial water supply and wastewater applications.

"Pricing For Profit," David Crary is back with HVACChannel.tv

HVACChannel.tv Product Pricing

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) June 06, 2012 -- Wednesday, June 13th, David Crary – president and founder of HindSite Software, former service contractor, and lifetime entrepreneur – will be joining Ruth King of TurnOnMyFinancialLightbulb.com on HVACChannel.tv.

David and Ruth will be talking about the factors needed to take into consideration to price products and services profitably. One main point they will make is that most owners believe price drives everything, and they will discuss why this is not true.

San Fernando Valley's Most Trusted HVAC Contractor, Pacific Coast Heating and Air Conditioning, Launches New Corporate Website

Pacific Coast Heating and Air Conditioning

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 07, 2012 -- “Launching a new website will help customers find us easier and faster, homeowners do not want to wait around while their HVAC systems are not working properly,” said Los Angeles heating and air conditioning expert Jose Garcia, service technician for Pacific Coast Heating and Air Conditioning. The new website will highlight the services Pacific Coast provides to the Los Angeles area. The website will also feature pictures and customer reviews so potential customers can see quality of their work.

According to The Department of Energy, heating and cooling make up 54% of a homeowner’s energy bill. Choosing the right heating and cooling unit can save lots of money in the future.

Meyer & Depew Company Named 2012 Carrier® President’s Award Winner

Meyer & Depew Company

Kenilworth, NJ (PRWEB) June 08, 2012 -- Bob McDonough, President of Carrier Residential & Light Commercial Systems recently recognized the Kenilworth, New Jersey based heating and cooling company, Meyer & Depew Company, as a Carrier President’s Award Winner. This is the fifth consecutive year that the N.J. company, Meyer & Depew, has earned this distinguished award. The award was presented at the Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer Meeting in Orlando, FL in March 2012.

Meyer & Depew Company, based in New Jersey, is just one of 10 firms nationally to receive this honor for the last five consecutive years.

Gillece Links No-Complaint Customer Service Policy to New Review Website

Gillece No-Complaint Customer Service

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) June 08, 2012 -- Gillece is extending its No-Complaint Customer Service Policy by directing customers to review their experiences at a new review website- http://gillecereviews.com/. Current customers, previous customers, and potential customers are encouraged to write their thoughts and feedback through a personal review via the new website under the Gillece No-Complaint Customer Service Policy. Customers are invited to complete a review in several ways including being asked through Gillece blogs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google +, and by Gillece Technicians and Customer Service Specialists.