Plumbing manufacturers proudly display products made in America
This month, while Americans everywhere celebrate Independence Day, the Plumbing & Mechanical team decided to highlight some of the many plumbing products made in the USA. The following 25 images were submitted by manufacturers proud to display their American-made products.
Bradford White Corp's AeroTherm heat pump water heater
The AeroTherm Heat Pump Water is ENERGY STAR® certified for year-round savings and provides four operating modes so customers can choose their level of efficiency and performance. The AeroTherm® features Vitraglas corrosion protection and top connections for easy installation.
Bradford White Corp. www.bradfordwhite.com
Apollo's 83A Series Carbon Steel 3-Piece ball valve
The 83A Series Carbon Steel 3-Piece Full Port Ball Valve features a swing-out center section, pressure-balanced solid ball, compression controlled RPTFE gaskets, and an anti-blowout one-piece bottom entry stem.
Apollo Valves. www.apollovalves.com
Goulds Water Technology's grinder pump
AGS Series submersible axial grinder pumps feature an eighthole cutter plate and three-blade cutter for slicing through solids, flushables and trash found in today’s modern wastewater stream. The series is available in single phase 0.5-HP (115V or 230V) and 1-HP (115V or 230V).
Goulds Water Technology. www.goulds.com
SharkBite's push-to-connect system
The EvoPEX system is designed to provide a complete potable water plumbing system and includes PEX pipe, rated to 5306 with the highest chlorine and UV resistance, outlet boxes, couplings, elbows, push caps, adapters, valves, tees, supply stops and stub outs, and comes with a 25-year system warranty.
SharkBite. www.sharkbite.com
Uponor North America's PEX piping
Uponor North America’s PEX piping is designed for plumbing, fire safety and radiant heating and cooling systems. Available in sizes from ¼” to 4”, Uponor PEX-a pipe is the flexible, durable, reliable piping solution that is tested, trusted and third-party listed for residential and commercial applications worldwide.
Uponor North America. www.uponorpro.com
IPEX USA's electrofusion acid waste systems
Enfield electrofusion acid waste systems are available in Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 pipe sizes from 1-1/2" - 12" IPS. Both flame-retardant and non-flame-retardant pipe is available. Manufactured from polypropylene with an operating temperature range of -10ºF to 212ºF, allowing systems to be flushed with boiling water.
IPEX USA. www.ipexna.com
Pipe Lining Supply's sewer pipe rehabilitation
Pipe Lining Supply’s Quik-Coating System is an environmentally friendly, IAPMO approved standard for the non-invasive rehabilitation of drain, waste and vent piping - sizes of 1.5” through 15” diameter pipe. A 50’ line can be coated to a 3 mm thickness in about an hour.
Pipe Lining Supply. www.pipeliningsupply.com
Rehau's ground loop heat exchange system
PEXa vertical ground loops offer superior flexibility and abrasion resistance compared to HDPE, while pre-formed double U-bends require up to 30% less borehole footage than a single HDPE U-bend. Offered in 1 and 1 ¼” diameters, RAUGEO U-bends are delivered in continuous coils of up to 520’.
REHAU. www.na.rehau.com/raugeo
AquaGuard’s WAGS water heater safety valve
HoldRite’s HydroFlame Cast-in-Place Firestop sleeves, wraps, caulks and collars
AquaMotion’s AMK-ODR SUPERFLOW hot water recirculation valve kit
Bradley’s Verge Basin
NOFP’s BarrierEZ insulated floor system
Americh’s Drop-In Drain installation kit for freestanding tubs
Elkay’s Smartwell beverage dispenser
Emagineered Solutions THE SHOOTER continuous inverter for CIPP
Jones Stephens’ poly pipe insulation
LSP Products’ Hang’Em PLUS pipe hanger
MIFAB’s custom fabricated stainless steel drains, drain grates and catch basins
ROHL’s Michael Berman Graceline Kitchen Faucet
Hastings Tile & Bath’s Chelsea Bathtub
Anvil Intl.’s piping products
A.Y. McDonald’s 2069 Series silent sump pump check valve
Momentum’s GPS tracking for plumbers and field service fleets
