Products

Fire safety

www.plumberex.com

Handy-Shield maxx offers advanced fire safety at no additional cost. Made with superior pvc insulation material that meets astm E-84 25 Flame & 450 smoke testing, complying with ibc standards. Universal fit design for brass and plastic P-traps including fitting 11/2" Sch. 40 traps and a new longer tailpiece design. Reduces skus. Superior high gloss-finished soft flexible material is the answer to those twisting & looping water supply connectors; Velcro fasteners insures a quick and easy installation saving time and labor. Plumberex Specialty Products Inc.

Premium abrasives

www.cleanfit.com

Blue Monster® premium open mesh abrasives have a 2" width, 33% wider than traditional plumber’s rolls; makes it easier and faster to prep large-diameter tube and fittings. Open mesh features a blended 165 grit white aluminum oxide that cuts and scores faster. Larger holes (21x21 mesh) prevent clogging, even when working on softer materials, and can be rinsed clean for repeated use. Ultra-Flex® abrasive cloths feature a premium 150 grit and super-flexible backing that feels significantly different from other abrasive cloths and conforms to tight working areas. These abrasives are available in 5-, 10- and 25-yard rolls and convenient 2"x8" mini strips. Clean-Fit Products, a division of The Mill-Rose Company.

Press-type ball valves

www.milwaukeevalve.com

The UltraPress™ full port brass ball valves are available in press-to-press (BA-480B) and threaded-to-press (BA-490B) ends. For potable water, mechanical hvac and process water applications; offers a faster installation alternative. Ends are designed to work with compression tools and equipment used by plumbing and hvac contractors. Parts are fully annealed at the factory prior to final assembly, providing increased flexibility while maintaining strength and sealing integrity to accommodate the crimping process. Milwaukee Valve.

Waterless urinal

www.acorneng.com

This company is preserving natural resources by using eco-friendly materials to meet the endless demands of the market. Their waterless urinal is designed to combine attractive looks, vandal resistance and versatility. Constructed of 95% recycled stainless steel material, the urinal requires no water and has a removable strainer. Options include ada rim height, black matte, white gloss or other custom powder coat finishes. Acorn Engineering.

Firestop sealant

www.herchem.com

Plumbers Firestop Sealant is now available in 5-gal pails besides the standard 10-oz cartridges. Latex-based intumescent sealant provides up to a 3-hr fire rating and expands up to 10 times to block flame propagation. Excellent smoke seal for firestop applications in small commercial or grouped residential construction. Superb acoustical performance reduces noise transmission. Water based, water-resistant when cured; won’t separate or shrink when dry. Flexible, non-sagging, low odor, paintable. Hercules.

Hands-free bottle filler

www.hawsco.com

HydrationStation™ is a hands-free sensor-operated bottle filler that operates when a bottle is placed under the antimicrobially protected dispenser and stops automatically for a drip-free fill. It hooks up to a municipal water line, and advanced filtration technology polishes tap water into pure, refreshing drinking water that is on par with bottled water. Has already been introduced at several universities and received wide approval as a substitute for drinking fountains, or as an addition to existing drinking fountains. Haws Corp.

Electronic faucet

www.intersanus.com

The Line 5 faucet is an electronic faucet with self-adjusting sensors. The body is made of chromed brass. The faucet comes standard with a 4" deck plate, flexible supply line, 0.5-gpm vandal resistant nozzle, mounting hardware, plug-in transformer and four aa batteries. Faucet can be powered by either the batteries or the transformer or the batteries can function as a back-up supply in case of power failure. Ideal for retrofit applications. Intersan.

Push-fit valves and fittings

www.aymcdonald.com

Push-Fit valves & fittings connect to copper tubing, pex tubing and/or cpvc pipe. Pipe/tube end preparation is not required with the use of the supplied beveled stiffeners. No soldering, crimping or solvent welding is necessary due to the special rubber gasket and stainless steel grip ring within the fitting’s socket end. Fittings are produced from low lead forged brass; ideal for use on above ground plumbing, water systems and hydronic heating systems. Pressure rated at 200 psig over a temperature range from 0°F to 250°F. A.Y. McDonald.