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Water cooler/fountain/chiller line

www.acorneng.com

AquaAccess line of water coolers, drinking fountains and water chillers for indoor and outdoor applications includes more than 150 different offerings. Self-contained, vandal-resistant units meet child and adult ada requirements. Sturdy construction of 14-gauge welded stainless steel. Optional accessories and custom color finishes are available.

Acorn Aqua, a member of Acorn Engineering Company.


Ball valves

www.forcevalveusa.com

This company manufactures a full range of floating and trunnion ball valves in carbon, alloy and stainless materials in sizes 1/2" to 52". All force ball valves conform to nace specification MRO175 Current Edition and are firesafe. This is a standard feature on all of the company’s valves for petroleum, chemical and gas pipeline applications. C&C FORCE Brand.

 


Redesigned bubbler line

www.chicagofaucets.com

These redesigned bubblers incorporate a clean, sleek appearance with an increased emphasis on safety and durability. Flexible heads help protect against injury, while anti-microbial properties inhibit disease-causing organisms. Resists vandalism. Four solid cast brass models feature the flex-head or a standard metal projector head, and a push button or lever handle.  All four models meet ADA requirements and have a 5-year limited warranty. Chicago Faucets, a member of the Geberit Group.

 


Improved rooter

www.drain-brain.com

Mini-Rooter XP features a new “up-right” frame design with roll bars to protect the motor during handling.  Variable power cable feed speed up to 16 fpm.  Quickly adjusts for 1/2" and 3/8" cables without tools or additional parts. Powder coated drum can hold up to 75 ft. of 1/2" cable and has an inner drum cage to help prevent cable tangling. Pneumatic foot pedal allows 2-handed control cable. A ground fault circuit interrupter provides safety.  General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring Co.

 


Regulating valve

www.danfoss.com

The Model PRV Series C150E direct acting regulating valve regulates high upstream (inlet pressure) to a lower regulated downstream (outlet pressure) constant pressure within a range, regardless of water flow. Field-adjustable, spring-loaded balancing valve is factory set to automatically regulate the downstream pressure to 50 psi. Internal parts are corrosion resistant; springs and fasteners are made from stainless steel. Comes standard with female/male NPT inlet connection and single union end with female npt outlet connection. Other end connections are available. Valves are IAPMO, ASSE, CSA and City of Las Angeles approved. Danfoss Flomatic Corporation.


Push fittings

www.elkhart.com

Qtite fittings for joining CPVC, PEX or copper supply lines provide plumbing system design flexibility by allowing users to join dissimilar pipe materials with just one fitting. Fittings push together in seconds to create a secure joint, reducing labor and material costs. No torches, heat, flux or solder required. Manufactured from copper or copper alloys and uses epdm O-ring seals. Operating temperatures 0 to 250 F at a maximum working pressure of 200 psi. Meets most codes and can be used in potable water, hot water heating, chilled water or compressed air systems. For use with ASTM B88 hard-drawn copper tube type K, L or M. Carry a 50-year warranty. Elkhart Products Corp., part of Aalberts Industries N.V.


Gate valves

www.matco-norca.com

This company’s most popular Series 514 full port brass gate valve is available with a brass cross or crown handle in ips and sweat in sizes of 1/4" to 4", with a cast brass body and non-rising stem. Carries a pressure rating of 125SWP and 200WOG and also complies with NSF-61 for low lead.  The valve has threaded ends that comply with ANSI B2.1, and solder ends that meet ANSI B16.18; both styles conform to MSS-SP-82 specifications. Matco-Norca.

 


Accessible drinking fountains

www.hawsco.com

Model 1117l multi-height drinking fountain offers outstanding accessibility to users, with simple installation and maintenance. Patent-pending low-profile bowl design, features proprietary “outside-the-wall” trap design. Constructed of 14-gauge Type 304 stainless steel with a satin finish; it is also available in a single fountain configuration (Model 1107l) that includes all of the same design and construction advantages. Haws.