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Hand shower

www.alsons.com

New ActivTouch touch-activated hand shower combines innovation and functionality to create a unique and invigorating shower experience. ActivTouch allows consumers to relax and control their shower with one hand and three simple buttons. It is designed with sleek style and made to have durable, dependent performance for years. Alsons.


Gen-Eye POD™ & MINI-POD™

www.drainbrain.com

The new lightweight, Gen-Eye pod™ and mini-pod™ combine camera, reel, and monitor in an all-in-one package. You get a large 5.6" lcd color monitor protected by a padded case. It’s mounted on a rugged yet flexible gooseneck that swivels to give you the best viewing angle, wherever you’re working. The full size Gen-Eye pod™ features a self-leveling camera and 200 ft. of Gel-Rod® for trouble-shooting 3" to 10" drain lines. The mini-po™ carries 125 ft. or 175 ft. of push rod and the color mini-camera is small enough to trouble shoot 2" to 4" lines. A video out connection lets you record on an external device. General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring.


3-speed circulator

www.grundfos.us

The maintenance-free SuperBrutexl for residential and commercial applications features a proven 3-speed wet-rotor design and is available in cast iron and stainless steel. Offers flexibility, ease of installation, and reduced inventory. Flow range of 0 to 65 gpm and a head range from 0 to 46 feet. Handles fluid temperatures from 36°F to 195°F with a max working pressure of 145 psi. Grundfos.

 


The Bucket

www.johnguest.com

The JG Speedfit Bucket is a practical, attractive, high-value “toolbox,” that contains 47 pieces of best-selling fittings in one reusable 5-gallon bucket with a bucket seat. Offers safe, reliable pipe connections without tools or sealant, saving time and money. Fittings are lead free and meet the applicable upc, iapmo and nsf/ansi code requirements, from an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer. John Guest.


Geothermal heat pump adapts to weather

www.rheem.com

Prestige Series™ 27 to 31 eer geothermal heat pump — with Comfort Control System™ serial communicating feature — offers the ultimate in energy savings and flexibility. Geothermal units supply heating, central air conditioning and domestic hot water while costing less to operate than any other heating and cooling system. Prestige Geothermal heat pump is offered in package and split system configurations. Package products are available in 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 ton capacities; split systems are available in 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-ton capacities. Ensuring optimum comfort, pumps feature two-stage compressors and advanced variable speed air delivery that automatically adjusts to changing weather conditions. Rheem.

 

 

 


Soil Pipe Cutter

www.ridgid.com

The Press Snap™ soil pipe cutter expands the capabilities of the manufacturer’s standard press tools by providing a fast and easy way to cut cast iron soil pipe. Eliminates manual ratcheting; to make a cut, the Press Snap cutter is attached to the press tool, the chain wraps around the pipe, and the user presses the trigger to make the cut. Cuts most 11/2" to 4" no hub and service weight soil pipe. RIDGID.


Manual Flushometers to sensor operation

www.sloanvalve.com

The new “Sloan Retrofits Make the Road to Conversions Easy” brochure shows how manual Flushometers can be quickly converted to electronic operation to provide hygienic, touchfree convenience. Choose from solar-, battery- or AC-powered Flushometer retrofit kits for water closets and urinals. Dual-flush kits for toilets also provide an easy way to automatically save water. Sloan Valve Co.

 


Two-stage heaters

www.superiorradiant.com

Series T 2-stage heaters offer dual output for improved rate differential. Infrared heaters are built for heavy duty industrial and commercial applications. All units include a hi-low output capability, for quicker recovery on high-fire and economical steady operation on low-fire. Available in rates from 40,000 to 220,000 Btuh, natural gas or propane, and equipped with a 100% efficient reflector. Superior Radiant Products.


Condensing tankless water heater vents with PVC

www.takagi.com

New T-H2 high efficiency condensing tankless water heater allows installers to vent with pvc instead of stainless steel. It features a front panel led screen that displays temperature settings and codes for easier maintenance and troubleshooting, a thermal efficiency around 92% and a maximum flow rate of 9 gpm. Four units can be linked without an additional control box, making the T-H2 ideal for light commercial and heavy residential applications. Takagi.