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In Memory of Judy Kraft
 It's with great sadness that we announce that our friend and colleague from our Westminster headquarters, Judy Kraft, passed away on July 23, 2014.
Judy was a valued member of the CPS family for 35+ years, touching the hearts of many that work for CPS today and who worked for CPS in the past.
Judy will be truly missed by all of us and our vendors, manufacturers and customers who enjoyed the opportunity work with her. All of us at CPS send our heartfelt condolences to Judy's family and friends. She will be missed but always remembered!
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State of Colorado Honors CPS for Outstanding Workplace Safety Record
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June was National Safety Month and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment used this annual focus on safety to honor six Colorado companies for their exemplary track-record in workplace safety. The companies were honored by Governor John Hickenlooper in a reception at the Governor's Executive Residence. Among the honorees is Westminster based CPS distributors, inc., a company with 13 locations in Colorado and Wyoming. CPS Distributors, inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of professional pump, irrigation and landscape equipment and supplies in the Rocky Mountain region. Their commitment to providing a safe work environment has not waivered in more than 120 years of operation. "CPS distributors is the first choice of contractors in both Colorado and Wyoming who need commercial and residential landscaping materials, fertilizer, lawn sprinkler, landscape lighting, water well supplies, pumps and so much more," says Paul Tauriello, Director of the Division of Workers Compensation. "They are an industry leader and we're proud to have worked with them to ensure that they are also a leader in workplace safety. We're pleased to recognize them for an exemplary safety record." CPS distributors has been certified by the Division of Workers Compensation's Premium Cost Containment Program that guides employers in establishing safety practices to reduce work-related injuries. |
Prepare for Holiday Decorating with Seasonal Source's Free On-Line Video Library
 Seasonal Source has compiled an extensive on-line training video library that details holiday decorating design, installation and sales for professional contractors.
Check out the videos to learn how your customers can make holiday decorating installations go faster and easier!
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Convert Existing Light Fixtures to LED with Kichler Lamps
 There's a potential market you may not be reaching: your previous incandescent and halogen lighting system customers. With Kichler 12V and 120V LED replacement lamps, you can update jobs you did years ago with the latest technology - and generate more sales.
Old fixtures = new opportunities. Many times customers with existing systems might not be willing to start over with new fixtures; that's when Kichler LED replacement bulbs make sense. Let these customers know that Kichler LED lamps generate all of the lumens of a halogen or incandescent system while consuming less wattage. Plus, their durable design means no replacement bulbs for six years. Testing confirms that the lamps pay for themselves in less than two years - a savings story your customers will love to hear. Click here to download the 6-year cost savings chart.
Engineered to deliver beautiful results. Designed and tested for use in residential and commercial applications, Kichler lamps generate a consistent light output even under a wide operating range. They also offer all-weather performance, thanks to weather-coated and epoxy-potted electronics. Our beam spread choices and Kelvin color temperature options (2700K, 3000K or 4200K) also help you customize the light to your application.
To learn more about converting your customers, contact your CPS representative. Click here to watch the video.
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LASCO's Website Gets A Facelift
LASCO Fittings, Inc.'s website has a new look.
LASCO partnered with Speak Creative to create a new website that will better serve your needs. The site address, www.lascofittings.com, has not changed. The new site has all of the functionality of the old site plus new features.
Some additional features of the new site include information on Fitting Dimensions, Installation tips and other documentation, as well as access to LASCO's Facebook and YouTube accounts.
It is LASCO's goal to make your experience with their website as useful and as user friendly as possible.
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Tip from Regency Wire: Sizing Irrigation Zone Wire
How far can you run 18 gauge irrigation wire and still have the valve operate properly?
The answer to this question requires some basic understanding of the concept of "voltage drop". When electricity is flowing through a wire, some voltage is lost due to resistance in the wire. The amount of voltage loss is dependent upon the length of the circuit, the number and quality of splices, the size/resistance of the particular wire being used and the amount of current flowing through the wire (the amp draw of the solenoid).
Electrical resistance is comparable to friction loss in piping. As water flows down a pipe, it loses pressure (PSI). As current flows down a wire, it loses voltage.
Let's consider a "normal" installation: a single irrigation solenoid that needs 0.25 amps at 24 volts AC to operate properly that is located 750 feet from the controller. Let's assume voltage output at the controller is at least 24 volts. The total length of the circuit we need to consider is 1,500 feet (750 feet out to the solenoid on the "hot" wire and 750 feet back on the "common" wire.)
If the wire is too small or is run too far, the valve won't receive enough current to open or close against the pressure of the water. The higher the water pressure is, the greater the current must be to actuate the solenoid.
With 85 psi static pressure at the valve and a standard solenoid, 18-gauge wire might be used for total circuit runs up to 2,000 feet, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. So it would be safe to use for a single solenoid circuit up to 750 feet away.
If you're sizing long wire runs, please ask us to help you make the right wire size choices. You don't want to install the wrong size! Visit Regency's website to learn more.
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Atlantic Water Gardens TV
 Check out Atlantic Water Gardens You Tube channel (AWG-TV) for tips and information about water features.
Click here to watch. Be sure to subscribe for future updates!
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