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.

Total Eclipse from ANO

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Tom Robinson

ANO, Inc. the Midwest distributor of Eclipse sinks and faucets, is an independent distributor and we can represent anyone. We represent Eclipse Stainless because we believe they offer high quality products that compliment high quality stone countertops. To protect the … Continue reading →

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Help with Rusty Sink

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Tom Robinson

On this blog we have invited consumers with sink problems to contact us even if the issue is not with sinks we offer. Often we can help. If you have an issue it helps if you can send a picture … Continue reading →

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The Deerfield – Freendo Faucets from ANO

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Tom Robinson

           

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New KPS3035 Appleton from Eclipse

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Tom Robinson

The new Appleton faucet from Eclipse is similar to the Eclipse Cascade faucet but has been updated. The ring at the neck of the Cascade was eliminated for a sleeker look. The handle is rotated to the vertical position. The … Continue reading →

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German Made Granite Composite Sink – Shipping Package

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Tom Robinson

ANO, Inc. recently introduce a line of high quality German made granite composite sinks.  Granite composite sinks are excellent for kitchen us but the challenge to distributors has been to get the sinks to the consumer unbroken. ANO, Inc. contacted … Continue reading →

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Oakbrook Faucet Installation Instructions

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Tom Robinson

Below is the flyer for the Freendo Single Handle Pulldown Kitchen faucet marketed by ANO, Inc. as the Oakbrook. All Freendo faucet have similar documentation. For you copy visit the ANO website www.anosales.com or email us at [email protected].    

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Why are there pads on the side and bottom of my stainless sink?

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Tom Robinson

Some manufacturers of stainless steel sinks brag on their web pages about the fact that they had thick pads on the bottom and sides of their sinks. These pads are usually made of recycled rubber and are needed on sinks … Continue reading →

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Stainless Steel Sink Care: Common Complaints / Solutions

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Tom Robinson

This is a reprint of the Stainless Steel Sink Care instructions that come with all Eclipse sinks. Scratches: Stainless steel is hard, but is can and will scratch. Some sinks come with a fine grain or brushed pattern. Scratch removal … Continue reading →

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Edge Details on Granite Countertops

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Tom Robinson

The are many different edge details available for granite countertops. The choices will depend on the equipment your countertop fabricator owns, the skill of the fabricator and the price you are willing to pay. Some of the most common are … Continue reading →

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What is the Faucet Flow Rate

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Tom Robinson

The flow rate listed on all new faucet brochures is the gallons per minute (GPM) of water from a faucet. In the case of a kitchen faucet the flow rate is limited by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 92) … Continue reading →

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