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Backup sump pump system Aquanot and the Basement Sentry, both battery-powered systems, ensure you possess the backup protection your home deserves. The DC pump runs off a 12-volt deep cycle battery and includes a battery charger. A high water alarm, power monitoring light and battery status indicator are also included. The Zoeller Home Guard, a watered-powered unit, which runs off municipal water, has also proven equally reliable in low water volume applications. Zoeller Pump Co.
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Grease traps A complete lineup of heavy-duty polyethylene grease traps features: 10 through 100 gpm; installs in half the time; built-in flow control; built-in triple outlet; above or below grade; and larger grease storage. Schier. |
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Drain pump for gray wastewater apps The Model 405 is specially designed to handle pumping heads to 34â (max tdh) and fluid temperatures of up to 180 degrees F. Unique QuickTree technology allows for easy removal of the float without disconnecting the plumbing or removing the pump from the basin. The powerful 1/2-hp. motor is oil-filled with thermal overload protection. Designed for use with multi-compartment sinks, the 405 features a 2" inlet, vent and discharge.
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Push-Fit ball valves Insta-Loc Push-Fit ball valves, the first single piece, full port ball valves connect to any combination of copper, cpvc or pex. The patent-pending Insta-Loc system is the only press-fit product that offers all of these time and money saving advantages: more work in less time. Insta-Loc ball valves can be installed in about one-third the time it takes to install a sweat valve; elimination of costly materials. There is no need to purchase, stock and haul solder, flux and propane; and lower labor costs. Legend Valve. |
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Thermometer with advanced accuracy MicroRay IR-100 non-contact infrared thermometer provides fast, accurate temperature readings without users having to contact the object being measured. Point the ultra-sharp class II laser at the object and pull the trigger for an immediate temperature measurement on a clear, backlit display. It has a sensitivity reading from -22 F to 932 F (-30 C to 500 C), within a 1.5% of accuracy. It also offers a large 15-1 optical spot range, which means for every one inch of spot diameter, one can accurately gauge the temp from 15 inches away. Ridge Tool Co. |
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Storm through the big line clogs The J-2512 Typhoon trailer jet clears blockages in big lines and long runs. Delivers 12 gallons a minute at 2500 psi to blast lines clean of grease, sediment and debris. A 200-gallon holding tank carries enough water to handle remote apps where access to water is limited. Typhoon features a 24-hp Honda engine, 400-ft. capacity jet hose reel and 150-ft. capacity supply hose reel mounted at rear of unit and a lockable tool box with engine controls mounted inside. General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring. |
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Hot water recirculation system The D’Mand System delivers instant hot water by push button or motion sensing -- not by temperature sensor or a timer. With on demand hot water recirculation provided by the D’Mand System, there are no standby or stack losses, and no need for extra storage tanks. The D’Mand System should be installed between the hot and cold water line at the most distant hot water location; the unit fits easily under a conventional sink. The D’Mand comes in three models and can be installed in single and multi-family homes as well as in commercial and institutional buildings. Taco. |
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Internal 8-unit cascading sequencer Now standard on Power-Fin 1500, 1700 and 2000 models (Btu inputs from 1.5 million to two million), the new internal cascading sequencer eliminates the cost and set-up requirements of a separate third-party sequencer for installations of up to eight units. The internal sequencer simplifies creation of a cascading “lead/lag” system, in which the lead boiler or water heater controls the rotating operation and firing rate of up to seven additional units. Lochinvar. |
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Efficient tankless water heater The T-K3 is so small -- 13.8 inches wide and weighing only 40 pounds -- it can be recessed between two wall studs. The new unit has a maximum flow rate of 7.0 gallons per minute, 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. Takagi. |
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Tankless electric water heaters Sleek mini line of tankless electric water heaters are for point-of-use applications. These very economical and compact units can be put anywhere hot water is needed. The mini produces an endless supply of hot water, while offering optimal energy efficiency. This new product will be available in October of this year. Stiebel Eltron. |
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Power-vent gas water heaters Power-vented residential gas water heaters incorporate the exclusive Guardian System technology for flammable vapor ignition resistance (FVIR). The line was to meet Phase 2 of the ANSI governing FVIR water heaters. FVIR Power Vent line enhances safety and increases installation safety, giving contractor/installers greater assurance, more options and improved installation flexibility. Electronic ignition and controls are easy to access and make diagnosing operating conditions a snap. Rheem Water Heating. |
