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Note From The Editor
Greetings Discerning Readers,
About two years ago, I was educating an engineering intern on fusing PE pipe by visiting job sites, doing time studies and observing what could be done to improve job efficiency and productivity. We learned that a KEY to increased productivity and safety on PE fusion jobs was the job set-up and pipe handling, especially into the fusion machine. From this study, came the PolyHorse, a modular pipe handling system.
The PolyHorse™ Pipe Handling System consists of (3) modular racks that support the pipe entering into the fusion machine and stores other pipe to be fused off the ground.  The simple set-up consists of placing the racks in the proper position for the pipe lengths being installed. The advantages of this system are:
- Reduces the risk of pipe damage and contamination by storing the pipe off the ground
- Reduces the risk of equipment damage and/or operator injury from individually loading each stick of pipe with a piece of equipment.
- Reduces job costs by eliminating one operator and one piece of equipment for loading the pipe into the fusion machine.
- Provides a more efficient fusion operation that increases productivity.
Once people in the industry and specifically contractors see this product and learn about its safety and productivity advantages, they will understand how it can save money.
In May, I gave this presentation at the AGA Conference and at the Plastics in Underground Pipes 2008 Conference. Please view this power point presentation to see the various ways you can use this product to increase your production, decrease project costs and be more profitable.
Click here to view the presentation
Jim Craig, P.E.
Guest Editor
McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.
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| McElroy in the News |
May 19, 2008 – Tulsa, OK McElroy Manufacturing, Inc., has launched its redesigned website at www.mcelroy.com. The new site provides easy access to detailed information on polyethylene pipe fusion equipment and accessories as well as case studies, reference material, and other informational pieces on pipe fusion.
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| CDC Becomes First Federal WaterSense Partner |
Atlanta, GA – Recently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined forces with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a federal WaterSense partner and in doing so, made a strong commitment to conserve water for future generations.
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| AwwaRF Board Votes To Change Name To The Water Research Foundation |
Atlanta, GA – The Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name to the Water Research Foundation at a meeting on June 7, during ACE '08, the Conference and Exhibition of the American Water Works Association.
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| PA American Water Completes Pipe Upgrades In Pittsburgh Area |
McMurray, PA – Pennsylvania American Water reported recently the completion of 24 water main projects year to date, representing an investment of approximately $5M, to improve service reliability and to increase flows for firefighting in its Pittsburgh District. The company also announced its summer capital improvement plans to replace aging pipe, including more than 50 additional projects with an estimated cost of approximately $11M.
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| Plastics In Underground Pipes |
Plastics are extensively used in Underground Pipes as discussed at the May 2008 AMI conference in Houston, Texas. With renewal and rehabilitation of aging systems, this is a sizeable market. Earthquakes cause devastating damage: in 1994 in the Northridge quake, there were 1500 water pipeline failures due to tectonic movement and wave passage. Camille Rubeiz of the Plastic Pipe Institute outlined the benefits of ductile materials such as PE and the use of flexible joints to minimize disruption. In the Tsunami in Thailand, many PE pipes were exposed but performed well and being flexible, conformed to the new lay of the land.
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| YouTube Channel Highlight |
McElroy videos are now available through a new source, YouTube Channels. With YouTube Channels, visitors can view any of the McElroy training and information videos.
Additionally, each video page includes a link that can be used to easily embed the video into another website. This allows others in the industry to make use of these videos without the need for special software or programming.
For use offline, many of our videos can be downloaded from our website.
Click here for McElroy's YouTube Channel page |
| Oil of the 21st Century |
Nebraska eyes pipeline for water transfer to Kansas
LINCOLN, NE. — Nebraska water officials are moving ahead with a detailed study of a pipeline that would dump groundwater into the Republican River for use by Kansas.
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Clearwater looks to treat wastewater for drinking water
CLEARWATER, FL. — Clearwater residents could someday be drinking treated wastewater.
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Wisconsin Gov. Doyle to sign Great Lakes compact
MADISON, WI. —Gov. Jim Doyle will sign an interstate treaty that would prevent arid states from drawing water from the Great Lakes.
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Southern water providers raise rates despite conservation
COLLEGE PARK, GA. — After months of putting up with brown lawns and dirty cars to conserve water, many residents of the drought-stricken Southeast are now paying sharp rate increases from utilities scrambling to make up lost revenue.
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Ohio senator introduces amendment to protect water rights
CLEVELAND,OH —An Ohio state senator has introduced a constitutional amendment he says will protect the private groundwater rights of Ohioans from a multi-state compact designed to prevent water from being sent from the Great Lakes region to thirsty regions.
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Deeder Lane water main work on schedule
JACKSONVILLE, FL --- Residents who live on Deeder Lane, Heron Drive, Plummer Grant Road, Julington Creek Road and Hood Landing Road will see light at the end of the tunnel in August.
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| Links |
Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI)
Founded in 1950, The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) is the major trade association representing all segments of the plastics piping industry. PPI members share a common interest in broadening market opportunities that make effective use of plastics piping for water and gas distribution, sewer and wastewater, oil and gas production, industrial and mining uses, power and communications, duct and irrigation.
http://www.plasticpipe.org/index01.php |
North American Society for Trenchless Technology
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology is a multiple disciplinary society of individuals and organizations with professional, utilitarian or environmental interests in Trenchless Technology. It was founded and incorporated as a non-profit organization in June 1990.
http://www.nastt.org/ |
American Water Works Association
Established in 1881, AWWA is the oldest and largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to safe drinking water in North America . AWWA has more than 57,000 members worldwide and its 4,700 utility members serve 80 percent of America 's population.
http://www.awwa.org |
American Society of Civil Engineers Foundation
Assists ASCE with resource development and the enhancement of its programs through the philanthropy of its membership and the wider public.
http://www.asce.org/foundation/ |
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