Stay Cool This Summer with TPi Corporation's Power Misters
Summer's coming and it's going to be HOT!!  Keep your cool with a Power Mister from TPi.  Available in several sizes and styles, there is a Power Mister to meet your needs.  The PM-18 Series utilizes a 10-gallon cooler, which provides up to four hours of misting comfort, making it perfect for corporate outings, picnics or youth athletic teams.

The High Pressure Misting Series (HPM) can be hooked to a water source for continuous misting.  Fixed and oscillating fan heads are available in 24" and 30", and can be cart or permanently mounted.  Great for warehouses, parks and outdoor attractions.

All TPi Power Misters have safety features such as GFCI protected cords and tip over switches.  So beat the heat this summer with a TPi Power Mister.  To learn more, please contact Wil Milligan or Ken Lambert at 813-349-0090.

BRK Has the CO Alarms to Meet the New Code

Fla.  Stat.  § 553.885 - Carbon monoxide alarm required
Requires that every building for which a building permit is issued for new construction on or after July 1, 2008, and having a fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage shall have an approved operational carbon monoxide alarm installed within 10 feet of each room used for sleeping purposes.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas which can kill unsuspecting residents.  The most common causes of CO poisoning are idling cars, improper use of BBQ grills and portable generators.  During the 2004 hurricane season, 96% of CO poisonings were caused by generators.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the exhaust from a standard 5.5KW portable generator emits CO levels equal to six (6) idling cars.

Common questions are "where should carbon monoxide alarms be placed?" and "Isn't CO heavier than air, so shouldn't you place the alarm closer to the floor?" The Environmental Protection Agency has assigned carbon monoxide with a "specific gravity" of 0.9657, compared to 1.0 for air.  So being slightly lighter than air, CO will most likely rise with the home's normal air currents, and reach wall mounted alarms near the ceiling.  Please visit www.brkelectronics.com for valuable information regarding the proper placement of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

BRK Electronics offers a full line of carbon monoxide alarms to meet the new Florida Statute.  From plug-in and battery operated units, to hardwired CO and combination smoke/CO alarms, BRK has a product that will meet your customer's needs.  For more information, please contact Wil Milligan or Ken Lambert at 813-349-0090.

TORK POOL AND SPA PANELS

Are your contractors tired of having limited choices when it comes to pool and spa control? Tork’s new pool panels offer unique design features that offer time, labor and material savings. Redesigned to meet the new UL 1563 Standard, Tork pool panels feature such innovative features as:

• Easy Hinge-Removable/ Reversible Cover for easy installation
• Accepts the new P Series time switches or standard 1100 series mechanisms
• Easy Fold & Drop Wiring Compartment allows installation of devices with no tools/labor required.  Also provides In-Use Weatherproof protection.

Available in single and double time switch configurations, Tork Pool and Spa Panels will give your contractor the flexibility to meet any application. To learn more, please contact Mike Jones or Ken Lambert (GCA) at 800-333-8083.

GCA is proud to announce the addition of Galvan Industries to our line-up. Galvan is celebrating 50 years as a leader in grounding products.

Offering a full line of ground rods, including galvanized, copper and stainless steel, along with a full line of fittings, Galvan has the products to meet your grounding and bonding needs. Please contact Mary Jo Jones (GCA) at 813-349-0090 ext 120 for more information.

Go green…with aluminum?                            

According to Florida Trend magazine, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification requests grew by 75% between 2005 and 2007. Compact fluorescent lamps and waterless restroom fixtures are items getting a lot of attention when it comes to “green” construction. But, what if there were a product that most building occupants never saw, but still offered energy savings? Alcan’s Stabiloy feeders fit that description. Aluminum conductors offer green advantages from start to finish. From Alcan’s hydro-powered facilities around the globe, to the fact that recycling aluminum uses nearly half the energy (660º C) as that of copper (1100º C). Stabiloy’s lighter weight also requires less fuel for transportation.  All of these lead to reduced CO² emissions. With the reduced cost of Stabiloy compared to copper, designers can optimize circuit performance by increasing the cable size. The result can be operating temperatures 17º C cooler than equivalent copper conductors. This may not sound like much, but over time, this will have an impact in reducing the energy used to cool a building. And it saves money! Even with the increased conductor and conduit sizes, there can be material savings of up 14%. To learn more about Alcan Stabiloy products, please contact Ken Lambert at 800-333-8083, ext. 108 or at KLambert@gcaflorida.com. 

Carlon's New Stainless Steel Covers

Looking for something sleek to go with today's stainless look? Try Carlon's new Stainless Steel Covers! Carlon is offering these covers for the adjustable, round and rectangular floor boxes to accommodate residential and commercial designs. The stainless steel covers have a brushed finish with a light lacquer coating to provide extra strength and durability in high traffic areas. The product is UL Scrub Water Tested and is stronger than aluminum, so they will look better and last longer. For additional information please contact Sherry Lamb (ext. #122) or Judy Leon (ext. # 102) at 800-333-8083 or 813-349-0090.

Metallics New DAP Fireblock Foam

· Are you tired of using an endless amount of caulk tubes on jobs? 
· Do you wish that there was something available that would be faster and easier to use? 

Metallics has what you are looking for with their new DAP Fireblock Foam!  Just one can of the Fireblock Foam is equivalent to 15 tubes of caulk, and it can expand up to 2-1/2” to 3” times its dispensed size!  The Fireblock Foam product is quick and easy to use for filling joints between ceilings and walls or floors and walls, around vents, pipes, ducts and wires.  This product can be used in Type V residential construction, and is also bright orange in color for easy code identification.  Installation is fast and simple and best of all, it dries tack-free in approximately 10 minutes, it is trimmable in an hour and it cures in 12 to 24 hours.  Call Mike Jones today (800-333-8083, x103) for more information on Metallics' new DAP Fireblock Foam product!

Stonco's New GP Flood Series!

Stonco has transformed the ordinary flood luminaire into the new GP Flood, a complete series of flood luminaries that have style, flexibility and performance.  The GP Flood Series is available in 5 distinct sizes in order to provide the ability to luminate any condition with the appropriate size and source. 

This flood series’ uniform appearance lends continuity to the project.  The GP Flood Series features 5 types of distribution, many contractor friendly features, and state-of-the art design, engineering and performance.  The five scaled luminaire sizes adapt to the most common flood lighting applications without sacrificing lighting ability and site appearance.  The contractor-friendly features include custom stainless steel captive screws, hands-free wiring, simplified maintenance and installer-friendly packaging.

Stonco’s suggested stock order list is available, so call Betsy Chilton today (800-333-8083, ext. 110) for more information and pricing!

Carlon’s New Exclusive Spray-On Cement and Sealers

The New Recessed Dual Voltage 3-Gang Old Work Plate

Carlon's new recessed dual voltage 3-gang old work plate was developed to save time and money with it's preassembled box and frame, and also to simplify today's in-home entertainment and networking needs. This box is nonmetallic, lightweight and very easy to handle. It also has a professional appearance that will blend with any décor!

The design of this box easily accommodates the wires, cables and cords used with flat panel display installations. Some of the other great features that this box has are:

• A 3-gang dual service capability, accepting high and low voltage services using one plate.
• A recessed low profile design which hides wires and plug heads.
• A universal 1-gang outlet / switch opening to provide an option on the size box needed.
• The shallow design leaves ample room behind the dry wall and between the studs; and also accommodates cable bend requirements.
• There are 4 swing out clamps that lock the plate securely to the wall (horizontal or vertical mount).

Call GCA today for more information: 800-333-8083 or 813-349-0090. Ask for Sherry!

The superior cut-off optical system is designed for outdoor applications where light control is necessary in order to prevent glare and light trespass. The Silhouette has a curved appearance that is suitable for roadways, parking lots, or any location where aesthetics, performance and continuity are important. The contractor-friendly features include:

· A tool-less entry for easy re-lamping

· Easy ballast replacement

· Hands-free wiring

· Integral wiring compartment

For more information on the new silhouette please contact Betsy Chilton at 800-333-8083.

NEW Alcan FeederPlex Type XHHW-2

Alcan’s new FeederPlex product was designed with an abundance of savings in mind!  This product will surely prove significant savings in set-up time, installation, and material handling costs.  FeederPlex can be used for commercial and industrial applications that require phase identification, and provides total installed cost savings for pipe and wire installations when phase identification is specified.  Each phase conductor in the assembly is clearly marked with a color-coded striping.  The lightweight and flexible FeederPlex cable feds off a single reel for an easier installation process.  For instance, you can install five conductors into conduit with only ONE simple pull vs. four or five reels of each conductor!  Therefore, the factory produced assemblies will minimize installation time along with the amount of reels that are required for a job.

FeederPlex is available in feeder sizes from #6-3 conductors with a ground for 50 Amp applications, through 900 kcmil - 5 conductors for 425 Amps.  The Standard reel sizes are 1,000 ft  up to 4/0 and 500 ft for 250 kcmil and larger.  Factory stock is available on common sizes and configurations.  Other sizes and configurations are available upon request.  To obtain more information about FeederPlex or to place an order please contact David Morrison at 800-333-8083.

Carlon’s Residential Slab Floor Box Assembly

Carlon’s new residential slab floor box assembly makes installing floor outlets in concrete slabs a faster and easier process.  The box is designed to be saw-cut to any concrete floor of up to six inches in thickness and there is no leveling required!  This assembly includes a dual service divider and a mud cap which will prevent the cement from entering during the pour.  The pre-assembled solid brass cover is provided for superior aesthetic and durability, and it also lies flat when the single hinged door is open.  The cover includes a single electrical receptacle and a low voltage port (data port not included).  It has a light lacquer finish for extra strength and durability in high traffic areas, and is UL scrub water tested.  Please call Sherry Lamb today at 800-333-8083, x122 for additional information on Carlon's new residential slab floor box!   

GCA's "Noon Time Copper Report" is a newsletter (delivered electronically) that features current copper pricing, as well as notices of manufacturer price increases, product information, industry announcements, a trivia question, etc.  To be added to the NTCR distribution list, please sign up on our home page or send an email message to GCA-NTCR@gcaflorida.com and include your name, company name and location, and email address.