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Furniture-inspired toilets

www.americanstandard.com

Redefining the architecture of toilets with unique new shapes and profiles supported by clog-free performance, company has restyled popular profiles in 5 designs incorporating concealed trapways, furniture styling such as flat-top tanks and decorative edging. American Standard.


Control & flow limiting valve

www.bellandgossett.com

The optiflo™ pressure independent control valve (pictured) and Circuit Setter® ultraset pressure independent flow limiting valve feature integrated pressure/temperature ports to easily verify differential pressure and temperatures. Optiflo combines an externally field-adjustable automatic balance valve and a full modulating control valve with 100% valve authority. The valve maintains the set flow (±5% of setting) regardless of fluctuations in system pressure; available in sizes between 1/2" to 11/4", and features: Flow rates from .3 through 13.2 gpm; provides the end user with great flexibility if the system is changed after initial installation. Bell & Gossett.

 


Pipe insulation supports

www.buckaroos.com

The Tru-Balance 2550FS insulated saddle for chilled water and refrigeration piping systems features rigid moisture resistant insulation and meets the 25/50 flame and smoke ratings. Cfc- and hcfc-free. A center rib holds the product inside the clevis hanger. Do not contribute to mold, fungus or bacteria. Quick-inspect sticker on each saddle for easy inspector identification. Buckaroos.


Flush valve

www.delta.com

The 81T Series flush valve with H2Optics™ is suitable for commercial and institutional applications, H2Optics hands-free technology is one of the most advanced sensing technologies in the industry today for electronic faucets and flush valves. With the ability to accurately sense the user’s distance, regardless of external factors such as light reflection, clothing color and textures or dryness of one’s skin, H2Optics provides consistent, dependable results. Delta Faucet Co.

 


Tote line

www.glennpro.com

The Pro Notch® Tote line of products feature a patented triple notch system that allows your Tote to fit on most I-Beams and post & beam flooring systems. Totes are made from industrial strength plastic and are now available in large and a new smaller size. Customize your Tote with removable sub-contained divider compartments for maximum organization of your tools and supplies. Glenn Pro Products.


Water-efficient toilets, flushometers

www.sloanvalve.com

High-efficiency toilets combine the performance of both the fixture and the flush valve to ensure a true, water-efficient system. Wall-hung and floor mount vitreous china toilets, paired with single- or dual-flush Flushometers, average just 1.28 gpf (4.8 Lpf). Various models of manual and sensor-operated Flushometers. Sloan Valve Co.

 


Variable Speed Delta-T circulators

www.taco-hvac.com

The reliable 00® cartridge circulator has a microprocessor-based variable speed differential controller; simply dial in the design Æ-T of the system or zone (from 5–50°F). Automatically adjusts its performance to match the system’s ideal Btu/h output, while reducing fuel consumption 4–5% and eliminating velocity noise. Includes a snap-in pc board, led status panel, plug-in low voltage wiring terminal and optional integral flow check. Taco.