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contents // Winter 2014 Features
2014/15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PHCC WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin
10 Commercial Boilers: Essential Tips for a Long and Happy Life 16 ECM Technology Boosts Energy Savings
Reports
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6 President’s Letter Focus: Best People, Best Practices 7 Executive Director’s Report Voters Were Focused on the Issues
PHCC Wisconsin Association P.O. Box 833 Germantown, WI 53022 888-782-6815 • Fax: 888-287-4116 mail@phcc-wi.org
8 Zone Director’s Report Industry Input Necessary When Congress Makes Rules
Inside
President Keith Schedler (District #5) Don’s Plumbing Service, Inc. 1003 Clifton Street Tomah, WI 54660 608-372-4219 • Fax: 608-372-2303 keithschedler@centurytel.net
20 PHCC-WI Auxiliary Scholarship 22 By The Numbers
Save the Date 5-State Convention Geothermal Licensing Code Books Soon to Be Available Only from PHCC Auxiliary Grows Membership, Honored with Humanitarian Award PHCC Educational Foundation Recognizes Kohler, NIBCO Nancy Eberhardt Appointed National Auxiliary Chairman Tyler Arndt Wins National Plumbing Apprentice Contest
26 Advertiser Index 29 Membership Application 30 Wisconsin Code Book & POWTS
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24 Pipeline News
Vice President Greg Jones (District #4) Dave Jones Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 2225 Kilgust Road Madison, WI 53713 608-222-8490 • Fax: 608-222-8503 gjones@davejonesplumbing.com Secretary/Treasurer Carol De Young (District #10) Countryside Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 321 Wisconsin Drive New Richmond, WI 54017-2614 715-246-2660 • Fax: 715-246-2676 carol@countrysideph.com Immediate Past President Dan Callies (District #1) Oak Creek Plumbing 640 E. Ryan Road Oak Creek, WI 53154-4540 414-762-4060 • Fax: 414-762-3444 danc@oakcreekplumbing.com Directors Dale Arndt (District #4) Arndt & Son Plumbing P.O. Box 70 Brooklyn, WI 53521 608-455-6392 • Fax: 608-455-2113 arndtplumbing@frontier.com Larry Bayer (District #1) Bayer Plumbing 2295 Continental Drive West Bend, WI 53095 262-335-0300 • Fax: 262-335-4180 bayerplumbing@yahoo.com
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Jim Eberhardt (District #2) Eberhardt Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 400 Wisconsin Street, PO Box 98 Adell, WI 53001 920-994-9203 • Fax: 920-994-2346 jnhardt@excel.net
Jeffrey Kuhn (District #1) S&K Pump & Plumbing, Inc. 20880 W. Enterprise Avenue Brookfield, WI 53045 262-782-7190 • Fax: 262-782-9642 jeff@snkpump.com Steve Schneider (District #3) Tweet/Garot Mechanical 2545 Larsen Road, PO Box 11767 Green Bay, WI 54307-1767 920-498-7656 • Fax: 920-498-8130 Steve.Schneider@tweetgarot.com Cal Watters (District #6) Watters Plumbing 1303 Midway Road, PO Box 118 Menasha, WI 54952 920-733-8125 • Fax: 920-733-2713 cwatters@wattersplumbing.net Industry Partner Reps Mike Daniels Auer Steel 5440 Highway 169 N Minneapolis, MN 55428 763-971-2910 • Fax: 763-971-2920 mike.daniels@auersteel.com Scott Madsen Burton–Anderson & Associates 1803 S. 124th Street New Berlin, WI 53151 262-782-2870 • Fax: 262-782-6441 scott@burton-anderson.com Rob Spence Rundle-Spence 2800 Industrial Drive Madison, WI 53713 608-222-0636 • Fax 608-222-4164 robs@rundle-spence.com PHCC National Zone Director Jeffrey Kuhn (District #1) S&K Pump & Plumbing, Inc. 20880 W. Enterprise Avenue Brookfield, WI 53045 262-782-7190 • Fax: 262-782-9642 jeff@snkpump.com
Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Director Contractors ofExecutive Wisconsin Jeffrey J. Beiriger
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President’s Letter
KEITH SCHEDLER
// Focus: Best People, Best Practices valves to the table. And when We wrote a letter recently to the PHCC National there was a code change, we Association asking for a little help. That’s not something brought that to the table too. we do very often. So what is it that we need help with? There haven’t been many Oddly enough, something that we already do pretty well. code changes of late, so even And something that we are going to do a whole lot better. we have moved away from code I’ve always been proud of the way we provide classes in recent years. That continuing education at PHCC Wisconsin. I think we have might have been a mistake. The held ourselves to a high standard. And why wouldn’t we? code matters and that’s why we We were part of the coalition that first asked for the state are rededicating ourselves to to require continuing education for licensed plumbers. code-related training in 2015 Maybe some of you don’t like the requirements, and beyond. but we’ve always believed they were important to the Our industry partners have professionalism of our trade. We are much to offer in the way of dealing with public health and safety. Our license is about a relationship not just product-related training and That’s why we are licensed in the first place and having received that license, I with the state, but with our customers. We we don’t necessarily want to compete with them for hours don’t think we can just pretend that we owe it to them to know our trade. We owe it of credit. We want to offer know everything there is to know and to ourselves. something different. Something everything that we’ll ever need to know. unique. Something meaningful. Our license is about a relationship not just Something of value to both plumbers and the contractors with the state, but with our customers. We owe it to them they work for. to know our trade. We owe it to ourselves. At PHCC Wisconsin, we are up-leveling our continuing Our programs at PHCC Wisconsin have been about education offerings. PHCC National talks about “best leading-edge issues. We brought the issues of highpeople” and “best practices.” Our audience is a potential efficiency water heaters and lead-free fixtures/fittings to of 8,000 licensed plumbers. We’d love to have everyone the table. We brought tankless heaters to the table. We attend our sessions, but really, we can only expect to reach brought multipurpose piping systems and air admittance a fraction of that number. We’re looking for the “best people” who never stop learning and we’re looking for the people who know that becoming the best demands greater knowledge about “best practices.” I should add that we’ve done something more than just MARCH 5, 2015 change our focus. We’re changing the way we approach CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL ASSEMBLY training. We’ve engaged PHCC National in this discussion TESTER REFRESHER because we made a sizable investment into a new technology that makes our programs more interactive, COST = $125 more enjoyable, and more educational. We believe we are at the forefront of an entirely new way of providing highMARCH 9-13, 2015 quality training in our industry by providing real-time CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL ASSEMBLY TESTER feedback and measurable results. CERTIFICATION COURSE And if all of this sounds high-tech and whiz bang, it is. That will have a certain appeal to a growing group of COST = $815 plumbers under the age of 30. But we’re not going so far in the direction of high-tech that we are abandoning faceALL COURSES HELD AT to-face learning. We still believe that a classroom setting WISCONSIN RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION provides the best outcomes. We’re simply enhancing the TECHNOLOGY CENTER classroom experience. 351 WATER WAY The economic downturn of the past several years required the association to do what many of our PLOVER, WI 54467 contractors had to do. We focused more on our present than our future. Well, it’s a new day. It’s time to take bold steps to create our future. Together....
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Sincerely, Keith Schedler Keith Schedler is President of Don’s Plumbing Service in Tomah. He can be reached at (608) 372-4219 or keithschedler@centurytel.net.
JEFF BEIRIGER
I can’t really say that I was surprised by any of the individual races in the recent elections, but somehow, I walked away surprised by the magnitude of the result as a whole. Let’s start with what happened. Gov. Walker was reelected. Republicans retained control of the state assembly and state senate and expanded their majorities. None of the U.S. Congressional races in our state were competitive, with incumbents or the incumbent party winning easily. Doug La Follette, an incumbent Democrat, survived the Republican tide and was reelected to the office of secretary of state. The U.S. House became more Republican and the U.S. Senate flipped decisively to the Republicans. The seemingly unimportant election of Doug La Follette suggests that people either love an incumbent, recognize his name, or really admire his work as secretary of state. (Kudos to you, by the way, if you know what the secretary of state does.) His election may suggest that people didn’t just walk into the voting booth and punch straight-ticket Democrat or Republican. His election suggests that there was something more deliberate in the election results. Much has been said in the days after the election about Republican turnout and the money spent by candidates. That’s not all that surprising to hear from the Democrats who are looking for a reason for their subpar performance. Republicans went through largely the same analysis after Mitt Romney lost to Barack Obama in the presidential election in 2012. Let’s face it; in the first few days following an election, it’s hard to embrace the idea that the voters rejected the candidates and the platform that you so passionately believe in. There has to be another reason.... Perhaps there is another reason. Exit polls suggest one theory. Voters indicated that the economy was foremost on their minds. That doesn’t mean that voters automatically give the nod to Republicans whenever there is a weak economy. Bill Clinton won in a weak economy. So did Barack Obama. In the last four years, we have elected Scott Walker on three separate occasions. During that same time, we selected Barack Obama as our choice for president. Money and turnout cannot explain everything, so I offer another alternative. Could it be that the mixed results reflect our patience, loyalty, and a certain independent streak? In Wisconsin we may be willing to give our elected leaders a little more time to sort things out – for better or for worse. We’re an optimistic lot that, in the end, wants things to work out well. So while the election results suggest that the state and the country have shifted to the right, it could also have shifted away from the left. With its major economic policies passed between 2008 and 2010, the president and his party moved on to other issues, perhaps prematurely. We may be patient, but we want to know that our leaders are focusing on the issues that matter to us and so, with no better choice available, independents and moderates decided to support Republicans, at least for now.
In the aftermath of the election, the losers have to do some serious soul searching, but the winners have an equally difficult challenge. Do they please the base or work with the independents and moderates to grow the base? That’s the tightrope that Speaker John Boehner, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and even Gov. Walker – who may have higher political ambitions have to walk. That’s no small task.... In the end, the victories won on election night can be celebrated, but they will be judged through the eyes of history. Put another way, it probably doesn’t matter that your candidate won or lost on election night. You have a stake in the larger outcome now. We all do. We’ll continue to work with everyone we can to advance the cause of our industry. Thank you for participating in the election process and don’t ever take it for granted. The work, though, only begins here. Each of the parties has choices to make and those choices make a difference. Keep making your voices heard!
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Executive Director’s Report
Voters Were Focused on the Issues \\
Zone Director’s Report
JEFF KUHN
// Industry Input Necessary When Congress Makes Rules
electric lowboys; and 52-, 66-, and 80-gallon tall heaters. The biggest change will be to the larger capacity gas and electric heaters. The 75-gallon gas heaters (power and chimney vent) will have to meet the new .74 energy factor and the 66- and 80-gallon electrics will be changing to a heat pump heater per the new requirements. After the effective date, whatever is in local inventories can be sold until it is depleted, after which, only the new models with higher efficiencies can be sold. Keeping in mind cost and the weight and size of the new units, you should also remember that the heat pump water heaters will have to be hauled in an upright position, which may require you to either have different trucks or to have the wholesaler make the deliveries. This sort of change does present some opportunities to make some sales now to beat the deadline for the new requirements. Beyond April, it’s hard to know what effect all of this will have on electric water heater sales. The new standards have put into motion a lot of change up and down the line, starting at the manufacturer and making its way to the wholesaler, contractor, and installer. The question is, is all of this worth the effort? It seems to us that there’s a whole lot more to the efficiency discussion than simply chasing higher and higher numbers. Together, HWP and AMS are distributors of a huge range of At some point, we can’t just ignore the other effects. That’s why PHCC National domestic hot water, hydronic and steam space heating is working with Congress to have agency equipment, including parts and accessories. rules by our elected representatives before they are implemented. We need We specialize in high-efficiency technology more input from the industry and we including hydronic and steam BOILERS A wholly owned subsidiary need the people hearing that input to be of Hot Water Products, Inc. accountable to the people in their state/ from these manufacturers: district. Despite the cold that ushered in the new year and now seems to want to usher it out as well, I hope that this has been a good year for you and your company. In all of this, there are always opportunities. I hope you will prosper from every one of them. As always, if there’s anything that the PHCC can do to help, give us a call. That’s why we’re here – for you. Much success,
Are you ready for the new water heater rules? On April 16, 2015, all water heater manufacturers will be required to adapt to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act standards originally enacted in 2010. The new standards relate to increasing the minimum efficiency of water heating products, the result of which will be twofold. First, the mandated energy efficiency upgrade requires new engineering technologies. These upgrades will have to be incorporated into the products, adding to the cost of the product. Second, where technology isn’t an effective solution, added insulation can fulfill the requirements. The additional insulation, however, can add up to 2-inches to both the diameter and/or the height of certain models. This could be a significant issue that will need to be recognized. The most affected electric water heater products will be standard-type efficiency models such as 40-, 50-, and 75-gallon models with chimney vents; 40- and 50-gallon
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The burner is the gateway
Commercial Boilers Essential Tips for a Long and Happy Life By Jim Docter
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ven trade professionals who are very attentive to HVAC maintenance can be willing to “let the boiler slide” for months or even years without a proper checkup. Why? In many cases – especially with early generations of atmospheric gas boilers – this happened because the equipment was designed to go a long time without maintenance. Today, the National Boiler Codes specify that all commercial boilers must be checked by a licensed boiler contractor at least once each year. That’s a good start, but the truth is that as the market has pushed the need for higher efficiency equipment — such as condensing, fully-modulating systems — boilers and burners may require two
or more maintenance checks each year. Here are some insights to help you on the commercial boiler maintenance call. Before we even start with the boiler maintenance process, make sure that as you put a maintenance plan in place you carefully record baseline conditions. Keep a detailed record of all conditions and the work you do. The trail of information is too often neglected, lengthening the time it takes to perform system diagnostics. Basic record-keeping is essential. Now, it’s on to the jobsite...
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At every step on a boiler service call, make sure all the electrical connections you come across are secure. Check all wiring for overheating. Hardening or melting of wiring or connections is a sign of a more serious problem, such as chambers firing too hot. The first thing to do on a routine inspection of the burner in a modulating-condensing boiler is to remove the burner itself. This will allow you access to inspect the combustion chamber and the coils inside. Check the flue passages. These will tell you if the boiler is burning properly. If there’s soot in the flue passage, the system may be running rich or have insufficient combustion air. If there’s moisture in the vent pipe, the system is running too cool. Inspect the vent pipe, looking for any white, powdery residue that may be left behind from condensation taking place in the vent. Condensate is extremely acidic and can eat through the vent pipe material. Be sure to maintain stack temperatures above manufacturer minimums to prevent this. Check all flame-sensing rods. Also, examine the spark rods to ensure
they’re properly gapped. Always check the ceramic retainer that holds each of these to be sure there are no hairline fractures.
Beyond the Burner
Outside the burner chamber, check fans and blowers for buildup of dirt on the fins. If the boiler is equipped with filters on the make-up air, clean or replace them. The burner can be enabled during your inspection, but the gas cock should remain closed to prevent the main burner from firing. Inspect all safeties and interlocks. Always keep in mind that testing should mimic unsafe conditions, not create them. First on the list are the low and high gas pressure safeties. For the low pressure safety, simply remove the gas pressure. For the high pressure side, set the safety’s setpoint below what the current gas pressure is. If the circuit opens, they’re working properly.
Always keep in mind that testing should mimic unsafe conditions, not create them. Next, check the block valve(s). If the unit is equipped with double blockand-bleed valves, the bleed valve will need to be held shut in order to check the block valves. Screw a fitting with a hose attached into the port of the block valve, and place the end of the hose into a cup or bottle of water. If the hose produces bubbles, the block valve leaks and is in need of replacement. Next, inspect combustion air proving switches. Simply remove the air lines to make sure that the switches will open. Test the purge timer. If the boiler
has an adjustable purge timer, be sure that it’s at the factory setting. While checking all of the safeties and controls, be aware of the time it takes to light the boiler after each shutoff. Some boilers and controls require more time because of the post- and pre-purge and ignition timing. With an atmospheric burner, it may be appropriate to allow the pilot to light, but not to fire the main burners. Check the pilot flame and compare the inlet gas pressure to the factory recommendations.
Examine the Flue Gasses
With the burner running, and after the boiler reaches full operating temperature, take a close look at the flue gasses and make sure the temperature is correct. Monitor oxygen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide levels present in the Continued on Page 12 >>
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>> Continued from Page 11 flue with a combustion analyzer during and after the warm-up period. Typically, you’re looking for eight to 10% carbon dioxide, and preferably less than 20 parts per million carbon monoxide. This process must be monitored from the low fire all the way through to high fire settings. Because you can’t see the flame, a combustion analyzer is the only way to properly test and adjust sealed combustion boilers. An improperly adjusted burner will cause units to run dirty, fouling combustion chambers. To alter temperatures in the flue, and the gasses present, the combustion air and modulating fuel valve must be adjusted. Controlling the precise rate of fuel and oxygen being burned, and temperature the boiler is running at, determines whether or not the boiler burns clean and efficiently. When the boiler is warm, check the operator, and the high temperature limit. To do this, fire the boiler at its highest rate, forcing it to exceed setpoint temperatures of both the operator and the high limit. Both must have the ability to interrupt the burner when tripped. Continued on Page 14 >>
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A Long and Harmonious Life
Most boilers are unique and are designed to perform for a specific application. Maintenance and service should always be made in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. But whatever the boiler’s application, the key to preventing maintenance problems starts with a careful and deliberate startup of the equipment, routine monitoring and logging, and six-month scheduled maintenance visits to promptly address little problems before they gain weight. The result will be a long and harmonious life for the boilers you service, as well as harmony between you and your boiler customers. q Jim Docter is the senior service technician at Seaman’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. Docter has 25 years of HVACR industry experience and has attended numerous service schools and specialized controls training courses. He can be reached at (616) 458-1544, or by e-mail at (jimd@seamansac.com). Mark Hughes is the U.S. national service manager for Rochester, NH-based Laars Heating Systems Company. Hughes has 38 years experience in the plumbing, heating and HVAC industry, including 15 years with Laars in applications training and service. He can be reached at (603) 335-6300, or by email at (MHughes@laars.com).
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By evaluating all of a home’s systems, including plumbing and HVAC, contractors can help homeowners reduce their energy use and realize cost savings. One of the smartest ways to do this is through the use of a variable-speed electronically commutated motor, or ECM. Unlike traditional constant-speed permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors, ECM-based circulators have permanent magnets on the rotor for precise speed control and improved efficiency even at partial loads. ECM technology has been in use in Europe for more than a decade, though many U.S. contractors have shied away from ECM circulators. Contractors have favored PSC motors in part for their affordability and durability. Though ECMs are generally more expensive than PSC motors, the costs are easily recouped over the life of the product, which is about the same if not longer than PSC motors, depending on the type of system on which they are operating. Today’s energy-efficient home systems are operating at very high efficiencies — as high as 95 percent in some cases. But often overlooked is the energy it takes to distribute the heat within these systems. By improving distribution efficiency — as ECM circulators do — less energy is consumed. In addition, many homeowners believe the benefits of incorporating green features outweigh extra up-front costs, according to a 2013 survey commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders, so this is a timely discussion in the U.S. market. ECM technology is commonly used in fans for forced-air HVAC systems, resulting in 80 percent operating efficiency over traditional motors that operate at about 50 to 60 percent efficiency. The permanent magnet motor doesn’t need input power to magnetize the rotor, so it uses less electricity. Magnetic poles sealed inside the rotor are synchronized with the rotating magnetic field of the stator. Microprocessor technology enables rapid changes in rotor position and the adjustment of rotor speed. In theory, an ECM circulator can operate anywhere on the pump curve because of these adjustments. It also provides significantly more starting torque, and doesn’t need additional electricity to do so like PSC pumps. When applied to recirculating pumps, ECM technology has distinct advantages over standard PSC pumps. PSC pumps with one operating speed can’t adjust to the actual load requirements of the system. Even three-speed pumps cannot compare to the numerous incremental adjustments an ECM circulator can make. Through microprocessor technology and software, some ECM circulators can automatically determine the lowest possible operating points, so they can vary speed according to demand, yet continue
to run at relatively high efficiency. By having the capacity to reduce speed when demand is low, less electricity is used. Even when an ECM is running at a fixed speed, it will operate at more than 40 percent higher efficiency than a PSC motor. A typical pump is often oversized in order to accommodate maximum flow rate, which might only occur a small portion of the time. Installing a bypass valve can regulate flow, but that results in wasted energy. Hydronics expert John Siegenthaler likens it to driving a car at 30 mph while pushing the accelerator to 60 mph with one foot and braking with the other foot to keep the speed at 30 mph. It’s not an efficient way to drive, nor is it efficient in pump operation. A more efficient protocol is to control the speed of the pump circulator so that it can operate at a speed that is appropriate for the conditions. Two common applications for ECM circulators are hot water recirculation systems and hydronic heating systems. A water recirculation system using ECM technology is one way for eco-conscious homeowners to save money and conserve water, particularly relevant when one considers that heating water is a household’s second largest energy expense behind heating and cooling.*** When installing a hot water recirculation system in a residential application, a pump is installed under the sink farthest from the water heater where hot water takes the longest to arrive. The system turns on only when it needs to be replenished with hot water, saving on energy costs, and does not require a dedicated recirculation line. A built-in temperature sensor automatically turns the pump on when water temperature in the hot water line cools to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is then pumped from the hot line to the cold line. The pump turns off automatically when the water temperature reaches 95 degrees, ensuring instant availability of warm shower water with maximum temperature hot water only seconds behind. When the pump is off, a built-in auto closure device prevents any other hot-to-cold line or cold-to-hot line mix. Hot water will also be instantly available at all other faucets located on the hot water supply line between the water heater and the faucet where the pump is located. The same principles of efficiency can be applied to home hydronic heating systems employing ECM technology, as in the following case study. Continued on Page 18 >>
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>> Continued from Page 17 The owners of a 1920s, 20room mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, lowered their $20,000 a year heating costs by more than 80 percent after replacing an old cast-iron steam boiler with a modulating gas boiler powered by 25 ECM circulating pumps. The pumps were configured to work with the home’s existing radiators. Besides reducing electricity costs to just pennies a day, the recirculating system was capable of delivering proper pressure through the long heating runs in the 15,000-square-foot home. ECM circulators are considered to be one of the biggest advances in hydronics technology in recent decades. As contractors seek to satisfy consumer demand for energy-efficient homes, more industry professionals will seek out the improved performance, lower life-cycle operating costs and versatility of ECM circulators for their projects. q Jack Kang is a product manager at Xylem Inc.
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2015 Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin
PHCC-WI AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - Wisconsin Association Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin • The applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a P-H-C related apprenticeship program or technical college program, or is attending a school of higher education seeking a degree in a P-H-C related field such as engineering, business, etc. • Scholarship funds will be used to partially cover schooling fees (registration, tuition and books, etc.), preferably at a 2-year or 4-year degree school. • The education facility must be an accredited school registered with the State of Wisconsin. If the school is not located in Wisconsin, the school must be accredited as an institution of higher learning in the state in which it is located. • The award will be based on quality of the applicant. • The award will be presented at the PHCC Five-State Convention in Brooklyn Center, MN. If unable to attend, the winner will be mailed the award. • The applicant must enclose a reference letter written by the sponsoring PHCC-WI/MPHCCA contractor member signing his/her application. • If the applicant is unable to continue in school, the award check shall be returned to the PHCC-WI Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. • The Scholarship Committee will have the final decision in awarding scholarships. • NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015. • The applicant must use the application form attached to this sheet. Applicants can also request a scholarship application by calling PHCC-WI/MPHCCA at (888) 782-6815 or contacting the office (Jane Wucherer) at jane@ assocmgmtservices.com. • The amount of this scholarship is limited to a maximum of $500.00 per award. Applicants may reapply each year for consideration.
All applications should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to: 20 / The Wisconsin P-H-C Contractor / Winter 2014
PHCC/MPHCC of Wisconsin P.O. Box 833 Germantown, WI 53022 E-Mail: mail@phcc-wi.org FAX: (888) 287-4116
2015 Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin
PHCC-WI AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP
Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________________ State & Zip Code:____________________________________ Telephone Number: ( )_______________________ E-Mail:_____________________________________________ Name of school you are attending (will attend) and major/course of study: ____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ High School(s)/College(s) attended and years of graduation/anticipated graduation: _____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________
********************** Instructions for Applying for Scholarship Read scholarship rules. Fill out application completely. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Send one (1) copy of each of the following: A. The scholarship application, B. Transcripts for last two years of study, C. An essay regarding your career plans and your interest in the P-H-C industry, D. A reference letter from your sponsoring PHCC-WI/MPHCCA member, E. Verification of attendance/acceptance by the school you are attending in 2015. 4. Deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, January 16, 2015. 5. Mail/fax/e-mail to: PHCC/MPHCC of Wisconsin P.O. Box 833 Germantown, WI 53022 E-Mail: mail@phcc-wi.org FAX: (888) 287-4116
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I hereby certify that the above information is true and accurate.
Applicant Signature:________________________________________ Date:______________
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PHCC-WI/MPHCCA Sponsoring Member:_____________________________________________
Sponsor Signature:_________________________________________
Date:_______________
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Member News
// By The Numbers
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% OF RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS
1.3 MILLION
+ The number of residential contractors who track their fleet. Another 17% are considering a change in the next year to begin tracking their fleet. + The cost of a single roll of 22-carat gold toilet paper available for sale from The Toilet Paper Man of Australia. How’s that for flushing money down the toilet?
DOLLARS
1.79 MILLION DOLLARS
+ The amount of money that will be lapsed from the Department of Safety & Professional Services budget in each of the next two years if the agency’s proposal is approved by the governor and the legislature. The lapsed amount is voluntary on behalf of the agency and is not directed by current law.
WHY PAYNE? Every time you sell a furnace, you make a commitment to your customers. Payne gives you an affordable, high-quality alternative that’s perfect for limited budgets. Homeowners who choose Payne are delighted with their decision because it is such a sensible choice that saves them money and keeps performing winter after winter. Payne furnaces are so reliable and hassle-free, once you sell one, you’ll never have to think about it again. PG96VAT 96% 2-STAGE VARIABLE SPEED FURNACE PG95XAT 95% 2-STAGE FURNACE W/ECM MOTOR PG95SAS 95% SINGLE STAGE FURNACE W/PSC MOTOR PG92S(B/C)S 92% FURNACE W/PSC MOTOR
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% OF EMPLOYEES
2:1
+ The number of employees who rated health care and medical benefits as “very important” to their job satisfaction. Work/ Life Flexibility was rated as “very important” by 45 percent of employees surveyed. Pulling up the rear? Defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans (41 percent and 40 percent respectively). + The ratio of workers to retirees in the year 2030.
RATIO
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Member News
// Save the Date 5-state convention
Keynote Presentation: Customer Relations - To Be Or Not To Be Joe Egan, The General Contractor
February 25 - 27, 2015 Join your industry colleagues from the 5-state area for the PHCC Quinquennial Convention with Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota & North Dakota. Here is just a highlight of some of this year’s presentations & speakers. Stay tuned for more information next month!
Technology For Profit Kirk Alter, Purdue University
Attracting and Managing New Employees Kirk Alter, Purdue University
UPC Code 2012 IAPMO
In-floor Radiant Heat John Barba, TACO
HVAC - IMC Code Update Mike Denny, City of Minnetonka Inspector
Capitol Hill & Beyond Carl Crimmins, MN PHCC Lobbyist
Utility Insights CenterPoint Energy / Xcel Energy
OSHA: Personal Protective Equipment Federated Insurance Water Heater Regulation Updates Bradford White
(952) 564-3060 | info@mnphcc.org | www.phccmidwest.com
Sponsorship Opportunities
7150 143rd Ave NW Ramsey, MN 55303 W140 N5086 Lilly Rd Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
soderholmrep.com 800.328.9858
We are now accepting exhibit sponsorship applications for the 2015 5-State Convention! For a prospectus and details, including applications for both exhibiting and sponsoring, visit www. phccmidwest.com. Remember, this typically sells out so be sure to get your application in right away! Information on the 5-State Convention is also available by calling the PHCC Wisconsin office, (888) 7826815. Exhibit application deadline: January 15, 2015.
Geothermal Licensing Required in 2015 Effective April 1, 2015, a license is required for the construction of vertical heat exchange drill holes. If you install geothermal systems, you’ll want to be certain that the driller(s) you use are licensed in accordance with this new regulation. The Department of Natural Resources website is the place to go for details about studying for the licensing examination, applying to take the licensing examination, and scheduling an examination for early next year.
Code Books Soon to Be Available Only from PHCC Market Influence. Customer Value.
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After the first of the year, the state will no longer make a code book available for sale. If you’re looking for a code book, look to the folks with the tabs. Look to PHCC-WI!
Auxiliary Grows Membership, Honored with Humanitarian Award InSinkErator and the PlumbingHeating-Cooling Contractors National Auxiliary selected the PHCCWisconsin Auxiliary to receive a first place Robert M. Cox Humanitarian Award-Recruitment, recognizing them for their overall contribution to PHCC in 2014. The award was presented at Connect 2014 along with a $1,000 check. This award in the recruitment category is highly deserved by the auxiliary, going back to 2010 when the auxiliary’s dwindling membership met at the annual state convention. “The agenda item then was to decide to close the books or commit to not giving up, and give our best effort to build back our membership roster, and continue our signature projects,” said Carol De Young, secretary/treasurer of the auxiliary and Wisconsin PHCC Secretary/Treasurer and Zone 10 Director. “Our president, Nancy Eberhardt (Eberhardt Plumbing & Heating, Adell), challenged us to shake the bushes for more members, and she is the one that refused to let the auxiliary die, which was inevitable at that time if we did not accept her challenge.” So the auxiliary’s leadership team, which included De Young and Jean Zoulek (Mid City Plumbing & Heating, Butler) went to work. “I didn’t want to see us hand in our auxiliary charter,” Eberhardt said. “I said we can’t do that yet, we have to keep going forward and try to get more members.” The auxiliary sent a message to PHCC directors, their spouses, office staff, employees, and trade members to support and become members of the auxiliary. It worked and membership more than doubled
from 10 to 23 members by the end of 2010. Today, it has climbed to 34 members. “We reinforced our mission to ‘work in partnership with the plumbing, heating and cooling industry through cooperation,
2010, three baskets raised $290 for the auxiliary charities. This year, at the March convention, seven baskets raised $690! Funds raised from basket auctions go towards two projects: a $500 scholarship (each year) to a
communication and education,’” De Young said. “Even though our membership consists of a wide range of backgrounds, our common denominator would always be an interest and support of the plumbing, heating and cooling industry!” “Just by making our mission known, we have expanded our wonderful network of extended family supporters and cheerleaders for our charities,” De Young said. In an email to De Young, Lynne Finley, vice president of the National Auxiliary wrote: “You (PHCC-WI Auxiliary) have done a remarkable job of recovering your auxiliary. It shows what can be done if you don’t give up.” One of the auxiliary’s signature projects is the Basket Auction at the annual PHCC-WI meeting/ convention. Donors are asked for themed baskets to be auctioned. In
student pursuing his/her post-high school education or apprenticeship; and the annual Pink Envelope Charities project. The Pink Charities are nonprofit charitable causes that members support in their own communities, and all members are encouraged to nominate a charity that they work with, volunteer, contribute to, or have a strong passion for. In 2014, $600 was contributed to eight different charities in the state. “We all feel like we are ‘the little engine that could’ as we chug along against the odds to support what we are very passionate about,” De Young said. “Even as we pursue our individual lives as teachers, nurses, or business people, we all owe a debt of gratitude in some way or another to the PHC industry that has blessed us with a strong livelihood as well as some very special friendships.”
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// PHCC Educational Foundation Recognizes Kohler, NIBCO At a time when workforce development in the plumbingheating-cooling industry is more crucial than ever, the PHCC Educational Foundation recognized the continued commitment of two corporate supporters – Kohler Company and NIBCO INC. – with its Chairman’s Awards. Presented in New Orleans at PHCC’s CONNECT 2014, Educational Foundation Chairman Roger Peugeot commended these manufacturers for their continued contributions toward “allowing the Foundation to make a difference to our industry each and
every day.” Kohler Company has been supporting the PHCC Educational Foundation since its pledge to the Foundation’s Endowment Fund in 1989. Through the years, the company also has been instrumental in bringing business management training to contractors and their employees by supporting the Foundation’s webinar and seminar series. Likewise, NIBCO INC., a leading provider of valves, fittings, and piping products, was a key visionary behind the formation of the Foundation more
than 25 years ago, providing crucial funding to get the Foundation started and holding one of the original seats on the Board of Governors. Not only has the manufacturer been a longtime supporter of PHCC’s Plumbing Apprentice Contest, but it also was the first to step up as a sponsor for the Foundation’s HVAC Apprentice Contest, which debuted at CONNECT last year. Additionally, NIBCO provides matching contributions to the Foundation’s annual Invest in Your Future Campaign.
Nancy Eberhardt Appointed National Auxiliary Chaplain
22 Auer Steel www.auersteel.com
15 Hydro-Flow Products, Inc. www.hydro-flo.com
23 Bradford White www.bradfordwhite.com
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Burton-Anderson & Associates www.burton-anderson.com
Jim Murray Inc. www.jimmurrayinc.com
13 Laars Heating Systems Co. www.laars.com
32 DSG/W.A. Roosevelt www.waroosevelt.com
18 Michel Sales Agency Inc. www.michelsales.com
27 Federated Insurance www.federatedinsurance.com
14 Mid-State Supply www.mssupply.com
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Ferguson www.ferguson.com
28 Midwest Sales & Marketing www.mwsmrep.com
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First Supply www.1supply.com
31 Plumbing Creations Company 262-349-0744
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Goodin Company www.goodinco.com
19 Rundle-Spence www.rundle-spence.com
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Hot Water Products Inc. www.HotWaterProducts.com
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Wisconsin Rural Water Association www.wrwa.org
// CALENDAR OF EVENTS
// Winter 2014 ADVERTISER INDEX
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Nancy Eberhardt was appointed as National Auxiliary Chaplain for 2014-2015 at the Connect 2014 National PHCC and Auxiliary Convention in New Orleans in October. She has served as national president in the past, after going up the chairs, as well as chaplain and parliamentarian twice. In 2013, Eberhardt also received the Larry Dore Member of the Year Award from InSinkErator. She also currently serves as president of the PHCC-WI Auxiliary. Nancy and her husband, Jim, own Eberhardt Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Adell.
2015 Feb. 25-27 Sept. 30 -Oct. 2 2016 Oct. 12-14
PHCC 5-State Convention Minneapolis PHCC Convention (CONNECT 2015) Hollywood, Fla.
PHCC Convention (CONNECT 2016) San Antonio All dates are subject to change. * Board of Directors meetings are open to all PHCC-WI members. Nonmembers should contact the PHCC-WI office for additional information about attending Board of Directors meetings.
FROM THE P-H-C CONTRACTOR STAFF
Member News
\\ Tyler Arndt Wins National Plumbing Apprentice Contest Three top plumbing apprentices received awards in the annual Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s Plumbing Apprentice Contest. The Foundation’s Plumbing Apprentice and Journeyman Training Committee members were on hand to set up and judge the contest, which was a highlight of the PHCC-National Association’s CONNECT 2014 Product & Technology Showcase. First place was awarded to Tyler Arndt, son of PHCC-WI board member Dale Arndt, Arndt & Son Plumbing, Brooklyn. Second and third place went to Nathan Boggs, Virginia Beach, Va., and Alexa Serafinn, Bloomington, Ill. Headline sponsors of the contest were: A. O. Smith Water Products Co.; Channellock; Coburn Supply Co.; Copper Development Association, Inc.; Delta Faucet Company; Uponor; and Viega, LLC.
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Membership
Member Benefits PHCC/MP/HC - Wisconsin Association + Company listing on www.phcc-wi.org
+ Savings on Grandy & Associates Programs for Business
+ Coupons Offering Discounts on Products & Services
Owners/Managers
+ Legislative & Regulatory Representation
+ Networking with Other Contractors
+ Representation on Code and Licensing Councils
+ Networking with Wholesalers and Manufacturers Reps
+ Quarterly Newsletter
+ Networking with Business Partners Including Legal, Banking,
+ Discounts on Plumbing Code Books and POWTS Manuals + Discounts on NFPA 13D Manuals and Plumbing Design Manuals + Discounts on Technical Education Programs (Continuing Education) + Discounts on Business Education Programs + Discounts on Annual Convention
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and Accounting Professionals + Access to Federated Insurance Member Programs (Liability, WC, Health, etc.) + Retirement Planning Services + Scholarship Programs with Preferences for MemberSponsored Applicants
PHCC Wisconsin Association Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin Contractor (check one):
Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin (State Only) - $295.00 PHCC Wisconsin/National Associations (State & National) - $790.00 (Note: Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin included.)
Industry Partner (Product/Service Provider): PHCC Wisconsin Association/Master Plumbers/Heating & Cooling Contractors of Wisconsin (State Only) - $295.00
Call for new member discounts! 888-782-6815
Payment:
In Full
Semi-Annual* * With the semi-annual option, your credit card will
automatically be charged in two equal payments or, if you pay by check, you will be invoiced in July for the balance of your dues.
Method of Payment:
Check for $___________ enclosed MasterCard (payable to PHCC Wisconsin Association)
Visa
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Contact Information
Company __________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Fax ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person ______________________________________________________________________________________ Email* _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Website ____________________________________________________________________________________________ * If you would like additional contacts to receive email communication from PHCC/MP/HC, please let us know.
Return this form and payment to: PHCC Wisconsin Association, P.O. Box 833, Germantown, WI 53022 Toll Free: 888-782-6815 • Toll Free Fax: 888-287-4116 • www.phcc-wi.org
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Membership
Membership Application
Recent Updates Have Been
WISCONSIN PLUMBING CODE BOOK & POWTS COMPONENT MANUALS
Made To The State Code!
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CODE BOOK contains: • over 350 pages of statutes & rules complete • three ring binder • full 8.5” x 11” pages • tabbed sections for easy reference.
POWTS Component Manuals contain: • all 12 POWTS component manuals • three ring binder • full 8.5” x 11” pages • tabbed sections for easy reference.
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NFPA 13D FIRE PROTECTION CODE
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CODE BOOK WITH 1 YEAR UPDATE SERVICE
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POWTS COMPONENT MANUALS
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NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMPANY NAME ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY / STATE / ZIP ______________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE _____________________________________________ EMAIL __________________________________________________ Check enclosed in the amount of $___________________ Payable to “PHCC Wisconsin” Charge: _________ MasterCard _________ Visa _________ American Express _________ Discover Credit Card # _______________________________________Expiration Date ___________ CVC# _________ Name on Card ______________________________________Signature ______________________________________________ Call in your order to (888) 782-6815 ~ Fax to (888) 287-4116 Mail your order to PHCC Wisconsin P.O. Box 833 - Germantown, WI 53022-0833
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