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DISCAL Air Separators

www.caleffi.com

Automatically removing corrosive air and gases from the hydronic circuits of heating and cooling systems is energy wise and thermally efficient. The circulation of fully separated fluid allows a system to function optimally – without noise, corrosion, local overheating or mechanical damage. Discal air separators, designed to work at temperatures to 250°F and pressures to 150 psi, lower energy use and expense by eliminating the insulating affect of entrained air and significantly improving heat transfer. Available in brass, 3/4" to 2" sizes, discal air separators continuously and automatically eliminate air, even micro-bubbles, from primary circuits. Caleffi.


HydrationStation bottle filler

www.hawscorp.com

HydrationStation™ is a hands-free sensor operated bottle filler that operates when a bottle is placed under the antimicrobially protected dispenser and stops automatically for a drip-free fill. The HydrationStation™ hooks up to a municipal water line, and using state-of-the-art filtration technology, polishes tap water into pure, refreshing drinking water that is on par with bottled water. Haws Corp.


Adjustable drainage system

www.pipeprop.com

Pipe Prop adjustable drainage system elevates and secures all types of pipe for roofing, hvac, plumbing and electrical applications. The two-part units, with 1-1/2" or 2-1/2 saddles, accommodate varying pipe sizes and take only minutes to mount and secure. Withstands severe weather; the fastest, most cost-effective way to support pipe. JMB Industries, Inc.

 


Commercial water heater

www.lochinvar.com

With inputs up to 500,000 Btu/hr, 96 percent thermal efficiency and storage up to 125 gallons, shield has everything it takes to provide the ultimate green operation — without the risk of lime scale buildup inside the tank. Designed to provide a 100% effective defense against this problem, shield is equipped with the industry’s most advanced stainless steel heat transfer system located outside of the tank, ensuring the same high efficiency and low operating costs throughout its life cycle. Lochinvar Corp.

 


ADA under lav insulator/pProtectors

www.plumberex.com

The new Handy-Shield MAXX offers advanced fire safety at no additional cost. Made with  superior PVC insulation material that meets ASTM E-84 25 Flame & 450 smoke testing, complying with IBC  standards. Superior high gloss finished soft flexible material is the answer to those twisting & looping water supply connectors, and Velcro fasteners insure a quick and easy installation, saving time and labor. Handy-Shield MAXX is the answer for improved safety. ADA and IBC compliance and long term professional-looking and secure installations. Plum­berex Specialty Products Inc


Electric water heater

www.rheem.com

The high-efficiency Marathon heavy-duty electric water heater provides a low-cost water-heating solution for high-temperature applications in harsh environments. Featuring titanium elements and a seamless blow-molded polybutene storage tank that is impervious to rust and corrosion, the ul-approved unit offers a 10-year warranty on the tank and a five-year warranty on parts — the longest protections available for harsh water and environmental conditions. Rheem.

 


Faucet indicates water temperature

www.sloanvalve.com

Lumino™ sensor-operated faucet allows users to adjust water temperature, which is visually indicated by an illuminated color ring. Red indicates hot water; white is for tempered, or mixed, water; and blue is for cold. Lumino is a new addition to the Optima® family of touch-free, hygienic faucets, and part of the company’s line of sensor-operated, water-saving plumbing fixtures. Flows 0.5 gpm. Sloan Valve Co.

 


Residential boiler fill fitting

www.watts.com

The Series rbff is a unique, patent-pending fitting that is intended for the hydronic heating professional who installs and services water heating boilers. The rbff is designed to facilitate the servicing and/or replacement of the expansion tank and water pressure regulator valve, and provides a convenient solution to comply with boiler manufactures’ piping requirements in a clean, compact package. Watts.