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Granite Countertop Care and Maintenance

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Tom Robinson

There are a lot of suggestions on maintaining your granite countertop. Here is one article I found searching the internet. The original article can be found here. By Brian Gabriel If you are considering having granite countertops installed in your home you want … Continue reading →

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Eclipse Stainless Stainless Steel Sinks Live Presentation April 2014

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Tom Robinson

This a video taken in April 2014 at a live presentation with one of ANO largest customers. The Product Knowledge presentation describes the features and benefits of the Eclipse sinks.  

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Marching to the Beat of a Different Drummer

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Tom Robinson

ANO Inc., the Midwest Distributor of Eclipse sinks and faucets is constantly on the lookout for ways to use the cheap sinks some countertop contractors are giving away with their countertops. We are looking for these uses because they do … Continue reading →

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Freendo Faucet Features and Benefits Presented Live April 2014

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Tom Robinson

This a video taken in April 2014 at a live presentation with one of ANO largest customers. The Product Knowledge presentation describes the features and benefits of the Freendo oil rubbed bronze and brushed nickel faucets.  

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Low Water Flow From My Kitchen Faucet – Part 2 Obstructions in the Water

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Tom Robinson

So you checked and there is no apparent build up of minerals. This does not mean there are none. We still recommend  that you soak the head in white vinegar just to make sure. Now what? The next step is … Continue reading →

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Eclipse Faucet Product Presentation Live

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson of ANO, Inc. recently did a Product Knowledge presentation for one of our largest customers. Below is a video of a portion of the video which covers Eclipse Faucets. The full presentation along with other ANO videos can … Continue reading →

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Why 16 Gauge Sinks are Not All Created Equal

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Tom Robinson

If a sink is marketed as a 16 gauge sink you would think it would be about the same weight as all the other 16 gauge sinks on the market. You would be wrong. Why? Gauge is a measure to … Continue reading →

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Lead Free Faucet Standards and Freendo Faucets

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Tom Robinson

ANO, Inc. located in Arlington Heights, Il represents Freendo Faucets. One of the criteria that ANO used in selecting to represent Freendo Faucets was they complied with the lead free requirements of the new Federal Law and NSF/ANSI 64. Freendo … Continue reading →

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Eclipse Stainless and Lead Free Standards

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Tom Robinson

January 4, 2014 the low lead standard NSF/ANSI 61 which requires no more than .25% lead in the water channel became Federal law. Eclipse Stainless has always been made from lead free stainless steel instead of traditional brass and therefore … Continue reading →

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Why Welded Stainless Steel Sinks are Better than Single Pressed

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Tom Robinson

There are two ways that undermount double bowl bowl sinks are made. The bowl can be drawn (pressed) one bowl at a time and then the bowls are trimmed and welded together to make a two bowl sink.  The sink … Continue reading →

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