Author Archives: Tom Robinson

About Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson is Director of Business Development for ANO, Inc. an Independent distributor of plumbing accessories - sinks and faucets - primarily to countertop fabrication and installation industry. The are the exclusive distributor of Eclipse Stainless products in the Midwest. Tom is a former home builder. Past President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, winner of eight key awards for design and construction and he created over $200 million in new real estate.

How to Buy a Lead Free Faucet

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Tom Robinson

How to buy a lead free faucets: Look for the designation NSF/ANSI 64 on the package. This does not mean 100% lead free just low enough lead level to comply with the law. Look at the faucet. If the copper … Continue reading →

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What is a Lead Free Faucet and Why Isn’t it Lead Free?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Tom Robinson

On the surface the question ‘What is a Lead Free Faucet” should self explanatory. It should be a faucet with no lead but that is not the case. Traditionally nearly all faucets were made from Brass. Brass could contain up … Continue reading →

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Tooting Our Horn

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Tom Robinson

My mother often told me, “Toot your own horn lest it not be tooted.” We recent received this kind email from one of our customers: Man you guys have great customer service. Between the Flooring, Furniture, Granite, & Windows divisions … Continue reading →

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How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Tom Robinson

      To clean a stainless steel sink ANO recommends Barkeeper’s Friend and a green Scotch Brite Pad. You do not need to be gentle on the sink but you should scrub with the brushing. If you sink does not have … Continue reading →

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ANO and Eclipse at the Surfaces show in Las Vegas

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Tom Robinson

There were no posts to the blog over the last two weeks as we spent the last two weeks doing the Surfaces/StoneExpo and International Builders Show/Kitchen and Bath Industry Shows on Las Vegas.  We returned with new product and new … Continue reading →

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Customer Feedback on Eclipse Service from ANO

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Tom Robinson

This week we had a customer who called about the loss of pressure on the cold water side of the faucet. Jim Olson from ANO worked with the customer to solve the issue although it was not the fault of … Continue reading →

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Eclipse KPS3035 Specisfications and sizes

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Tom Robinson

Below in the flyer for the NEW KPS3035 Appleton (Sacramento in some markets) form Eclipse.  

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Changing the Cartridge on an Eclipse KPS3029 Shasta Faucet

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Tom Robinson

We have published a number of articles on how to replace cartridges on Eclipse faucets. Here is the instructions direct from the factory on the KPS3029 Shasta faucet.  

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Changing the cartridge on a Eclipse Stainless KPS3030 faucet

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Tom Robinson

Adding to our collection of articles on how to change cartridges on the Eclipse faucets here are the instruction for the KPS3030 and KPS3030M faucets.

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Merry Christmas from ANO, Inc.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Tom Robinson

This has absolutely nothing to do with sinks or faucets but I liked it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.   http://youtu.be/9Jx88O9IYFg

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