Products

Featured Product of the Month

The Boss Tee
www.jrsmith.com
The Boss Tee from Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., 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. This 4-color flyer lists the advantages and testing procedures.

WatcoFlex bath waste

www.watco.com

WatcoFlex from Watco Mfg. Co. features a green PVC flexible tubing, which eliminates four Schedule 40 solvent-weld field joints. Designed for the direct drain layout, the WatcoFlex also includes an Innovator overflow, which assembles with hands only.

Outdoor sill faucet

Builder.moen.com

From Moen -- indoor faucet functionality for the great outdoors only exists in the single-handle, hot/cold outdoor sill faucet. One of a kind on the market, the faucet delivers a mix of hot and cold water. As easy to use and install as any indoor faucet, this product offers one common line for water flow as well as a directional groove that assures correct installation.

PEX Snap panels

www.viega.com

Installing radiant tubing just got faster and easier with Viega’s Snap Panel. This versatile high-density polystyrene fastener system is designed to facilitate every tubing configuration. Unique secure-grip heads hold tubing reliably during the concrete pour. The interlocking 3' x 5' panels act as a vapor barrier.

Modular RAZ panel

www.ezfloor.com

The RAZ Panel from EZ Floor LLC is a modular 2' x 4' panel of expandable polystyrene (eps) foam with a nominal thickness of 2" and over all thickness of 27/8" with an integral 10 mil. Vapor barrier. It is an all-in-one insulator vapor barrier and tube holder for hydronic radiant heat apps. The tongue and groove interlock between panels ensures that they stay in place as one continuous form.

Handy video inspection

www.drain-brain.com

The Gen-Eye Junior video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring is a rugged, affordable, self-contained package offering high-reel capacity, large lcd display and protection from abuse in the field. Two camera and pushrod options; trouble shoots 11/2" to 6" lines up to 200 ft. long. Self-contained and integrates pushrod, reel and monitor in a sleek, rugged housing. Available with 100' of micro-pushrod and 1" color camera, or 200 ft. of mini-pushrod with 1.3" camera; 7" screen; AC/DC power supply with rechargeable battery; dual frequency transmitter to make camera easier to locate; picture inverter, on-screen footage counter; text writer, time and date stamp, microphone jack and video and audio jacks for external recording devices.

Snow melting system

www.uponor.com

Snow and ice melting provides a safe, convenient and economical alternative for snow and ice removal. This system from Uponor circulates a warm water and glycol solution through freeze-resistant, PEX tubing, which is buried in concrete, asphalt or sand. The water heats the surface until it’s warm enough to melt snow and ice. Can be controlled manually or automatically.

Pilot valve

www.fuildmaster.com

The PRO Series line consists of 14 new products from Fluidmaster, designed strictly for plumbing pros. The PRO45B is the flagship product. PRO Series gives plumbers performance enhancements -- brass shanks, quieter operation and no water hammer. The line is easy to install, made with professional grade materials, code approved and available exclusively through wholesale supply houses.

On-demand residential water heaters

www.aosmith.com

ProStar gas water heaters from A. O. Smith are used for whole-house or point-of-use applications. The expanded on-demand line offers contractors several options in compact, wall-mount water heaters. Units can be installed individually or in multiples from two to 24 units, making a logical complement to the wide selection of tank-type heaters.

Innovative touchless toilet system

www.sloanvalve.com

This pressure-assist toilet system from FLUSHMATE, division of Sloan Valve offers new Intelli-Flush automatic flushing system, which enables touchless sensor operation for increased hygiene. Ideally suited for healthcare facilities, public restrooms or where hygiene and physical limitations are a concern. Offers a 4.0-liter (1 gallon) operating system.

Pipe Patch No Dig Pipe Repair system

www.fernco.com

Provides the plumbing and underground industry a complete underground pipe repair system that requires no digging. The Pipe Patch No Dig Pipe Repair system from Fernco Inc., provides a quick and easy method of repairing damaged drainage and sewage pipe internally, providing permanent pipe repair. Pipe Patch is nonflammable, making it ideal for airports and hospitals. It is also non-hazardous, with no transport or disposal problems to worry about. Pipe Patch system is a complete “no dig” repair system that is odorless, is ideal for working in confined spaces and provides permanent bonding properties to most pipe materials. System is available in kits for 4" and 6" drain pipes. Kits available for 3" and 8" pipe in 2006.

Circular saw blades

www.lenoxsaw.com

Carbide-tipped metal cutting circular saw blades from Lenox are designed to boost productivity for cutting metal materials like angle iron, sheet metal, pipe or steel plate. Circular saw blades are made from industrial-quality titanium carbide, providing a faster way to cut metal and extended blade life. The precision ground carbide allows the blades to make a clean cut with less sparks and dust than abrasives, making secondary grinding obsolete.

Scratch, rust and stain remover

www.restoresolutions.com

The Scratch-B-Gone kit from Restore Solutions Inc. is your first aid kit for stainless steel. Tool works like an eraser by removing scratches, rust and stains from brushed stainless steel sinks and appliances. Proprietary conditioning/oxidizing formula, Ultra Shine, allows for the removal of blemishes without resurfacing the appliance.

Luxury faucets

www.matco-norca.com

The NAPOLI line of faucets from MATCO-NORCA provides a distinctive, contemporary look, exhibiting elegant design as well as quality workmanship.  The line features both ceramic and washerless cartridges along with solid brass handles and brass waterways, giving customers many years of service at affordable prices.

Simplified manifold

www.zurn.com

QickPort manifold from Zurn Industries gives plumbing contractors even more reasons take to advantage of simplified direct piping or “home run” plumbing systems. The manifold takes up 20% less space than previous models and has more cold ports than hot ports to match today’s building needs. QickPort is an excellent choice for any residential application or any facility that has multiple units with individual water heaters. Because the QickPort is designed for dedicated lines from the water heater to each fixture, hot water is delivered faster to the fixture and less hot water is left to cool in the pipes. The system can save homeowners up to 2,600 gallons of water per year.

Efficient tankless water heater

www.takagi.com

The T-K3 from Takagi is so small -- 13.8 inches wide and weighing only 40 pounds -- it can be recessed between two wall studs, making it virtually unnoticeable. Another distinctive feature of the T-K3 is its versatility in residential applications. The new unit has a maximum flow rate of 7.0 gallons per minute (GPM), providing an unlimited supply of hot water continuously with no storage tank to heat and reheat. With Easy Link Technology, up to four T-K3 units can be connected together without the need of an additional control box. As a result, the T-K3 can easily meet the hot water needs of even larger homes.

Compact series pressing jaws

www.ridgid.com

Available for crimping PEX and multi-layer tubing for radiant heat and potable water applications. These new jaws from Ridge Tool Co. are used on PEX systems using ASTM F 1807 black copper crimp rings. Designed for use with the RIDGID Compact 100-B battery press tool.