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.

Pull Out Faucets, Hoses and Weights

Many modern faucets have pull out hoses to combine the function of faucet and sprayer into one appliance instead of having a faucet and separate sprayer for rinsing dishes. To assist in the retraction of the hose into the body … Continue reading

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Why GOOD Stainless Steel Sinks Shine – the Story of Tom’s Sample

I have had a loyal companion for the last three and one half years as I traveled the Midwest. Named after the City at the center of the California wine industry, Napa, my companion, road in the back of my … Continue reading

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What are Sink Grids (or Grates) and Why Do I Need Them?

High quality stainless steel sinks are made to last a life time just like the granite, marble, quartz or other high quality countertop you have selected for your home.  They do however scratch. In a counter intuitive way the shinier … Continue reading

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Eclipse Faucet – Features and Benefits presented live

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Features and Benefits of Eclipse Faucets Presented Live

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Why Does the Head on My Eclipse Faucet not stay in the Neck?

I received a call this week from a customer of one of our fabricators. The head on his KPS3030M Hampton faucet would not stay in neck of the faucet. I asked him to look under the sink and to see … Continue reading

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Why is My Stainless Steel Sink Rusting?

About once a quarter I get a call from a consumer telling me their sink is rusting. To date I have never had a sink that was rusting. In other articles on this blog you will find more technical explanations … Continue reading

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What is Stainless Steel

Simple definition from the American Heritage Dictionary. stainless steel  n.   Any of various steels alloyed with at least 10 percent chromium and sometimes containing other elements and that are resistant to corrosion or rusting associated with exposure to water and … Continue reading

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How to Buy the Cheapest Granite Countertop

Don’t ask for insurance. Paying for insurance is expensive and once your top is in you cannot see your contractors insurance policy in the top.  If one of the workmen get hurt they can sue you as the homeowner if … Continue reading

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Eclipse Stainless Sink 101

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