Sarasota- FL – The Specialized Plumbing Technologies (SPT) staff are currently travelling for four weeks to Nicaragua to volunteer their time by building five houses for a small 25-person community, as part of a mission trip organized by non-profit Waves of Love. Throughout the trip, eight of the staff members are aiming to build five Read more
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Sarasota- FL – The Specialized Plumbing Technologies (SPT) staff are currently travelling for four weeks to Nicaragua to volunteer their time by building five houses for a small 25-person community, as part of a mission trip organized by non-profit Waves of Love. Throughout the trip, eight of the staff members are aiming to build five brick houses from the ground up, an outdoor kitchen and two outhouses.
The high temperatures of Nicaragua make clean and safe water a priority. While in Nicaragua, SPT, with funding from Aquam Corporation, will also provide and install an individual water filtration system that will connect to the community’s well, providing residents with clean drinking water. The water will be delivered through five taps connected to a 55-gallon barrel that has filtered the well water and will allow clean drinking water for 10-years.
“Having the opportunity to give back to a community in need anywhere in the world is a rewarding experience,” said Justin Mizell, Executive Vice President, Aquam Corporation. “It allows us to give back, and it challenges our company to work as a team to provide others with basic life necessities.”
Waves of Love’s mission is to help people in need. To achieve this, they focus on community-based efforts to ensure everyone has life’s basic needs: food, water, shelter, clothing, and education.
To learn more about Waves of Love, visit www.wavesoflove.org.
About Specialized Plumbing Technologies (SPT)
Founded in 1994, as Florida’s first underground video inspection specialists SPT continues today as a leader in solving sanitary drainage problems. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, while investing in new technologies the company grew as the largest independent drain lining licensee of Aquam’s subsidiary Nu Flow Technologies. In September of 2015, Aquam Corporation – a global clean tech firm that uses environmentally friendly technologies to address the world’s aging infrastructure problems – acquired SPT. Aquam Corporation provides infrastructure support, rehabilitation and diagnostics solutions for water infrastructure.
Tool options for a variety of cutting, crimping, and pressing tasks DEWALT announces its further expansion into trade-focused products with five tools dedicated to the Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Trades; categories DEWALT plans to continue to develop as the brand expands its line in the future. Featuring cutting, crimping, and pressing tools, the new line Read more
Tool options for a variety of cutting, crimping, and pressing tasks
DEWALT announces its further expansion into trade-focused products with five tools dedicated to the Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Trades; categories DEWALT plans to continue to develop as the brand expands its line in the future. Featuring cutting, crimping, and pressing tools, the new line includes products with premium ergonomics, the capability to complete wide range of applications, and compatibility with the existing 20V MAX* system from DEWALT.
Electrical Tools
New DEWALT electrical tools include a U-Type Died Crimper (DCE300) and a Dieless Crimper (DCE350). Both feature the Crimp Connect™ System, an intelligent onboard reporting system integrated into the tool that reports and prints the date, time, force, and successful crimp cycles completed by the tool as well as the tool’s calibration and service history. An LED panel on the tool is used as an interface that powers on or off the tool, indicates battery state of charge, cycle completion, and if recalibration or service of the tool is needed. Another bright LED work light helps to illuminate the crimping area when working in dark spaces. Finally, the tools each include a shoulder strap for convenience when transporting around the jobsite.
The Died Crimper (DCE300) delivers a 12-ton crimping force for UL classified crimps using connectors from most manufacturers. It accepts U Type dies from most brands and has a capacity from #8 – 750 MCM Cu /1000 MCM Al. A 270° pivoting head allows the crimper to maneuver in tight spaces while forward and reverse trigger switches provide one-handed control of the crimping operation.
The Dieless Crimper (DCE350) features a universal 4 pusher design and crimps #8 – 750 MCM Cu/ 1000 MCM Al. An innovative head design helps reduce user error when crimping smaller cable, thereby providing durability. A 360° pivoting head allows the crimper to maneuver in tight spaces while forward and reverse triggers, as with the Died Crimper, provide one-handed control of the crimping operation.
Another tool available for the electrical industry is the Cable Cutter (DCE150) which is capable of cutting up to 750 MCM Cu/1000 MCM Al, cutting a full range of copper and aluminum cable. A hardened steel cutting blade provides long life, can be self-serviced, and is replaceable; a convenience for working in the field. A bright LED work light helps to illuminate cutting area while and inline forward/reverse switch offers quick and convenient operation.
Plumbing and Mechanical Tool
The new DEWALT Press Tool (DCE200) is capable of pressing pipe fittings from 1/2″ to 4″ in copper and stainless steel pipe. The Press Tool is capable of completing the full range of presses listed above and is compatible with a wide range of crimping heads and attachments for different materials and applications. The head of the tool pivots 320° to maneuver in tight spaces and the crimping jaws are protected from corrosion with a black galvanized coating. This tool also features the Crimp Connect™ System, a bright LED work light that helps to illuminate the workspace and an LED panel which powers on or off the tool, indicates battery state of charge, cycle completion, and if recalibration or service of the tool is needed. Finally, this tool also includes a shoulder strap for convenience when transporting around the jobsite.
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Tool
The new Threaded Rod Cutter (DCS350) is capable of quickly and cleanly cutting a range of threaded rod sizes including 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ mild steel rods and ¼”and 3/8” stainless steel rods. The four sided rotatable cutting die allows the user to cut each of the three different sizes of threaded rod with the same tool just by rotating the cutting dies to the size needed. The unit does not create chips or sparks while cutting, providing a burr-free cut that can easily be threaded onto fasteners. The Threaded Rod Cutter is part of the DEWALT Perform & Protect™ line of power tools which is designed to provide a high level of one or more of the following: control, dust containment, or low vibration, without sacrificing performance. The Threaded Rod Cutter eliminates fast moving cutting blades or wheels which can bind up when cutting or trimming threaded rod. The unit includes a bright LED work light, a forward/reverse/lock off switch, and a hang hook. A full line of replacement cutting dies will be available as well.
Available in June 2016 where DEWALT products are sold, users who had previously needed to switch tools from their DEWALT drills to their industry-specific tools will benefit from the convenience and performance of the 20V MAX* system, now available for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, MRO, and HVAC professionals.
*Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
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Perry Plumbing Heating & Air, which has been serving customers throughout San Diego County since 1977, will be awarded “Family-Owned Business of the Year” for 2016 by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North San Diego Small Business Development Center. The honor, plus others bestowed to a number of small businesses and entrepreneurs, will Read more
Perry Plumbing Heating & Air, which has been serving customers throughout San Diego County since 1977, will be awarded “Family-Owned Business of the Year” for 2016 by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North San Diego Small Business Development Center.
The honor, plus others bestowed to a number of small businesses and entrepreneurs, will be formally announced at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 5, at Wyndham San Diego Bayside (1355 N. Harbor Drive).
The event is part of National Small Business Week, which was established in 1963 and is declared annually by the sitting U.S. President of the United States.
Perry Plumbing, owned and started by Harley Perry, has enjoyed a succession of notable honors over the past several months.
In October, the company received the national John Eberhardt Plumbing Contractor of Year Award from the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and Delta Faucet Company. In December, it was among eight finalists at the Better Business Bureau’s 18th annual Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics.
Then a month later, Perry Plumbing was named 2015 Contractor of the Year by Contractor magazine.
The accolades were based on numerous achievements ranging from the company’s team integrity and its exceptional operational standards to Harley’s community volunteerism and his longstanding involvement with the Plumbing-Heating Cooling Contractors Association’s (PHCC) San Diego Chapter, of which he served as president from 2008-2009.
Harley is also president and founder of the PHCC Academy of San Diego, a federally certified school he launched in 2009 that offers two and four-year programs for apprentices and journeymen.
Perry Plumbing Heating & Air s based in National City, CA, and has 19 full-time employees. Harley’s family team members include his wife, Veronica, daughter, Anndrea, and son, John.
According to the National Equipment Register, construction jobsite theft costs the industry up to $1 billion each year.1 Professional contractors rely on their tools to get the job done, and without the necessary equipment, it can cost companies significant time and money. “Simple security measures and practices can help keep jobsites protected,” said Mike Bykowski Read more
According to the National Equipment Register, construction jobsite theft costs the industry up to $1 billion each year.1 Professional contractors rely on their tools to get the job done, and without the necessary equipment, it can cost companies significant time and money.
“Simple security measures and practices can help keep jobsites protected,” said Mike Bykowski, Senior Product Manager at KNAACK®, LLC. “After hours, construction sites can become an easy target for theft and vandalism, but there are measures that professionals can take to ensure expensive tools and equipment are kept safe.”
According to the Great American Insurance Group, “an estimated 90% of equipment thefts take place between 6 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Monday.”2 There are many ways that tools and material goods can be kept safe, from extra lighting around the jobsite to storing tools in a locked storage box.
Safety Tips to Guard Against Theft
One of the most secure measures a company can take includes keeping tools and equipment in a safe and secure location, like a jobsite storage box. Additional tips include:
- Signage: One of the number one and lowest-cost deterrents is adding a simple sign. Consider adding a sign that reads, “24 Hour Video Surveillance”. Another sign offering rewards to those who turn in thieves or provide valuable information on crimes is also a helpful deterrent.
- Security Lighting: Motion-censored lights or extra lighting can deter crime. Darkness often invites crime so the more light, the better the protection.
- Barrier protection: Adding some type of barrier protection, like a fence or guardrail, makes it tougher for thieves to get in and take supplies out. Look for ways to keep the important items properly secured and protected with barriers.
- Controlled access to the jobsite: Having just one entry point in and out of the jobsite will cut down on crime. Geo-Fencing, a virtual barrier using GPS to track behaviors using mobile phones, has proved helpful for both crime prevention and inventory.
- Documentation: Always photograph, document and record the serial numbers for equipment, tools and material goods for insurance purposes in the event that something is stolen. This will be extremely handy if a company or individual wants to claim any stolen items with an insurance company.
- Jobsite Box Protection: Tools and equipment should be kept in a safe and secure location. With the extra security of a jobsite box, like the KNAACK® 4830-D, criminals do not stand a chance of getting to the most valuable tools on a construction site. The KNAACK® 4830-D is both weather and theft resistant and features an integrated, three-point locking system and secondary locking drawer.
While these tips will not guarantee important items are always safe, it will strongly deter theft and vandalism. Construction jobsite crime can not only cause financial hardship, but also delay production schedules. If a jobsite does fall victim to theft, having a contingency plan in place can make replacing stolen tools much easier. Both local police numbers and jobsite owner name and number should be on file and accessible to all on the jobsite. In addition, always ensure equipment and tools have the proper warranties and have been registered with the manufacturer.
In support of the International Code Council’s (ICC) Building Safety Month in May and the National Safety Council’s (NSC) National Safety Month in June, KNAACK® will be kicking off a new campaign entitled Can’t Crack A KNAACK®. The goal is to promote awareness of jobsite security and the value of protecting tools and equipment. KNAACK® will be hosting contests on their Facebook page to feature customers and fans who #ShowUsYourScars. KNAACK® boxes are recognized for their security and durability and users are encouraged to share their stories of how their storage boxes survived damage from attempted theft, automobile accidents or weather. Visit www.facebook.com/knaackstorage to share photos and stories for a chance to win cool KNAACK® prizes.
ABOUT KNAACK®
KNAACK®, a WernerCo brand, is the industry leader of jobsite storage equipment, including storage chests, field stations, rolling work benches and hand tool boxes. KNAACK products are designed and built to the highest standard. Well beyond traditional tool storage and security, KNAACK innovation takes jobsite protection to the next level. KNAACK products are manufactured in Crystal Lake, Illinois. For more information, visit www.knaack.com.