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Jomar lead-free press valves

Jomar Valve now offers 2 1/2”, 3” and 4” lead-free XLC press valves.

July 29, 2014

Similar in color to bronze, the high-quality lead-free brass valves have greater corrosion resistance.

General Pipe Cleaners power drain cleaner

General Pipe Cleaners’ Metro power drain cleaner has a capacity of 75’ of 5/8” Flexicore wire rope center cable.

July 29, 2014

The Metro features a fold-down handle, power cable feed and guide tube combination, stair climbers, truck loading wheel and tough frame on 10” heavy-duty wheels for easy transport. It can drive and retract cable at up to 20’ per min. with the variable-speed control.

Uponor commercial EP multiport tees

Uponor’s high-flow branch and flow-through engineered polymer multiport tees feature 1 1/4” inlets and three 3/4” outlets and are designed for commercial installations

July 29, 2014

Both products feature a ProPEX connection that capitalizes on the shape memory to create strong, durable connections that hold tight with 1,000 lb. of radial force.

Taco whole-house leak detection system

Taco’s FloodBreaker whole-house, adjustable leak detection system monitors all water use in the home and shuts off the main water supply if any of the user-programmed settings are reached.

July 29, 2014

It operates on 9V DC power supply, with four AA batteries as backup. It also features an audible alarm, a special vacation mode and a push-button reset. It is NSF 61-certified, and is available in 3/4”, 1” and 1 1/4” NPT connection sizes.

RIDGID camera reel and recording monitor

RIDGID’s new SeeSnake CS6Pak Digital Recording Monitor, combined with the Compact2 Camera Reel, allows users to generate high-quality multimedia for thorough and efficient reporting of drain line repairs.

July 29, 2014

The CS6Pak provides the ability to quickly capture photos and video clips directly to a USB drive. Features include one-touch recording for the efficient documentation of inspection jobs, a daylight viewable display and water-resistant keypad.

Liberty Pumps residential grinder pump

The new ProVore PRG-Series grinders are designed for use in residential applications where addition of a bathroom or other fixtures below sewer lines requires pumping.

July 29, 2014

The ProVore features Liberty’s patented V-Slice cutter technology, which easily shreds solids such as feminine products, rags and other unwanted debris. Compact factory-assembled systems are available in both simplex and duplex versions.

Bonomi lead-free automated ball valve shutoff

Bonomi’s 8E064LF electrically actuated shutoff valve package combines a forged lead-free brass ball valve, without the addition of silicon or bismuth, and an electric actuator.

July 29, 2014

Valbia actuators are made with steel and techno-polymer gears, and hardened steel pinions..