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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Cleanout and Test Tee The Boss Tee is designed to work double duty in the sanitary DWV piping system: during construction to hydrostatically test the piping system for leaks then after testing as a standard cleanout tee. The Boss Tee features a large spherical opening to allow better hand access for line testing, inspection, and cleaning. Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. |
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New circulators slash energy consumption Alpha is an energy-optimized, 115-volt circulator featuring a permanent magnet motor design that will cut power consumption by a minimum of 50%, as compared with other circulators in its class. Designed for hydronic heating applications in residential and light-commercial applications, the compact alpha is equipped with the manufacturer’s unique autoadapt function that automatically modulates circulator performance to match ever-changing system demand. Grundfos Pumps. |
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Sawzall diamond blades Diamond Grit Torch™ Sawzall® Blades offer extended life and improved performance in cast iron; feature coarse industrial diamond grit embedded in high strength nickel alloy braze. Blades last up to 30x longer and cut up to 2x faster than traditional carbide grit blades. A 1" tall profile delivers straight, clean cuts. Available in 9" and 6" lengths. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. |
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FreeHand™ high efficiency flush valves Easy-to-operate FreeHand™ high efficiency flush valves promote water and energy savings by using an infrared sensor beam to activate a flush cycle when a user is in range, ensuring efficient water use and the ultimate in sanitary protection. FreeHand high efficiency flush valves also help promote water savings with new low flow rates. Water closet flush valves feature a flow rate of 1.28 gpm, a 20% savings from the industry standard of 1.6 gpm. FreeHand high efficiency urinal flush valves feature a flow rate of 0.5 gpm, a 50% savings from the industry standard of 1.0 gpm. Moen Incorporated’s Commercial Division.
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SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System The SeeSnake® microDrain™ inspection system allows for quick inspection in places previously difficult to inspect, providing accessibility, efficiency and reduced job time. The compact microDrain inspection system features a 30-foot flexible cable and a small 22-millimeter diameter camera head that allows for access through many toilet traps and small P traps without the need to disassemble or dismantle plumbing fixtures. RIDGID.
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Handheld pressing tool The M20+ and the P20+ professional-grade pressing machines are bringing increased productivity, time savings and ease of job execution to the skilled plumber and pipe tradesman. VIRAX M20+ is a compact pistol grip pressing machine the size of a cordless drill. Stanley VIRAX. |
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Solar X-Pump Block The popular, all-in-one X-Pump Block now meets solar thermal applications as a complete solar mixing system, combining a variable speed solar mixing control, heat source circulator and heat exchanger into a single unit. Stainless steel, brazed plate counterflow style heat exchanger isolates the heat creation source side of the system (solar collector) and the heat sink side (storage tank). Maintains a setpoint differential between the solar collector and a primary and optional auxiliary storage tank; it can support a booster pump as part of a drainback system, and features an intelligent heat dump option and freeze protection for open systems. Taco Inc. |
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Master tempering valve series Series N170-M3, the next generation of master tempering valves for hot water distribution in commercial and institutional facilities, includes five valves (3/4", 1", 11/4", 11/2" and 2"), and is listed to ASSE 1017 and replaces the current Series N170-M2. Complies with CSA B125.3 through iapmo and carries the cupc seal. Although the N170-M3 has been re-engineered, it maintains the exact roughing-in dimensions of its Series M2 predecessor for trouble-free direct replacement. Watts. |
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See for yourself with the VIS Series miniature camera The pan-and-tilt miniature camera and led light provide an all-encompassing view of even the darkest spaces. Equipped with a tft color monitor, the vis Series will give you brilliant and recordable images of spaces to show your customers and prove what needs to be done. Analyze defects in water pipes and inspect flue-gas lines, chimneys, heating lines, ducts, and more. Wohler. |