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Grease trap

www.schierproducts.com

The Trapper II Series is part of Schier's complete lineup of heavy-duty polyethylene grease traps:. Features include 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.

Tankless water heater

www.takagi.com

Takagi announced recently the launch of the T-K3. At 13.8 inches wide and weighing only 40 pounds, it can actually be recessed between two wall studs, making it virtually unnoticeable and saving consumers even more space than its predecessors. Another distinct feature of the T-K3 is its ability to provide an unlimited supply of hot water continuously because there is no storage tank to heat and reheat. It has a maximum flow rate of 7.0 gallons per minute and up to four units can be connected together without the need of an additional control box.  With a thermal rating of 85% for liquid propane and 82% for natural gas, the T-K3 is extremely efficient and environmentally friendly.

 


Stud reel and fast packs

www.watts.com

Watts Regulator Company is pleased to introduce it's new WaterPEX Stud Reels and Fast Packs that make transporting PEX tubing a snap.  Watts Stud Reels are uniquely designed for fast, kink-free home-run PEX pipe installations and come coiled around a heavy-duty HDPE plastic reel designed to be mounted between two wooden or steel construction studs.  They are available in 3/8" and 1/2" sizes in 300 ft. lengths.  Fast Packs are 10 ft. pre-cut lengths of PEX piping and packaged in a convenient, easy to carry, heavy-duty plastic sheathe.  Watts Fast Packs are made to fit easily into the bed of a pick-up truck or service van and do not require two people to load or unload.  They are available in 1/2 " and 3/4 " sizes, with red, blue or white tubing.


Indirect-fired water heaters

www.weil-mclain.com

Ultra plus from Weil-McLain is available in three residential sizes (40, 60 and 80). The tank-within-a-tank design features a corrugated stainless steel inner tank for domestic water and a carbon steel outer tank for the boiler water.  Two inches of rigid polyurethane insulation heats water faster - no cold spots.  Tanks deliver more domestic hot water when you need it, while taking advantage of the extreme high efficiency of the Ultra boiler.

 


Thermal & combustion efficiency

www.smithboiler.com

The 28he Series from Smith Cast Iron Boilers offers the highest combustion and thermal efficiencies possible with forced draft firing, and is one of the most efficient commercial steam boiler on the market today. The 28he  Series offers thermal and combustion efficiencies of up to 86% for oil and 83% for gas. Series 28he boilers are available in 15 basic sizes, with gross output ratings from 931 to 4,622 mbh and can be used in either water or steam systems with light oil, gas or gas/light oil.


WatcoFlex bath waste

www.watco.com

WatcoFlex from Watco Mfg. Co. features a green PVC flexible tubing, which eliminates four Schedule 40 solvent-weld field joints. Designed for the direct drain layout, the WatcoFlex also includes an Innovator overflow, which assembles with hands only.


Outdoor sill faucet

Builder.moen.com

From Moen -- indoor faucet functionality for the great outdoors only exists in the single-handle, hot/cold outdoor sill faucet. One of a kind on the market, the faucet delivers a mix of hot and cold water. As easy to use and install as any indoor faucet, this product offers one common line for water flow as well as a directional groove that assures correct installation.


PEX Snap panels

www.viega.com

Installing radiant tubing just got faster and easier with Viega’s Snap Panel. This versatile high-density polystyrene fastener system is designed to facilitate every tubing configuration. Unique secure-grip heads hold tubing reliably during the concrete pour. The interlocking 3' x 5' panels act as a vapor barrier.


Modular RAZ panel

www.ezfloor.com

The RAZ Panel from EZ Floor LLC is a modular 2' x 4' panel of expandable polystyrene (eps) foam with a nominal thickness of 2" and over all thickness of 27/8" with an integral 10 mil. Vapor barrier. It is an all-in-one insulator vapor barrier and tube holder for hydronic radiant heat apps. The tongue and groove interlock between panels ensures that they stay in place as one continuous form.


Handy video inspection

www.drain-brain.com

The Gen-Eye Junior video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring is a rugged, affordable, self-contained package offering high-reel capacity, large lcd display and protection from abuse in the field. Two camera and pushrod options; trouble shoots 11/2" to 6" lines up to 200 ft. long. Self-contained and integrates pushrod, reel and monitor in a sleek, rugged housing. Available with 100' of micro-pushrod and 1" color camera, or 200 ft. of mini-pushrod with 1.3" camera; 7" screen; AC/DC power supply with rechargeable battery; dual frequency transmitter to make camera easier to locate; picture inverter, on-screen footage counter; text writer, time and date stamp, microphone jack and video and audio jacks for external recording devices.