Coating/Lining/Sealant
FORMADRAIN Formapox 101
Formapox 101 from FORMADRAIN is a durable steam-cured liner that eliminates the mess and cost of traditional dig-and-replace methods. It is made from a watertight, thin, yet extremely strong composite material and a specially formulated resin. The liner is bright blue in color. It is the mainstay of the company’s pushed- or pulled-in-place, steam-cured, fiberglass and epoxy underground pipe repair system. It can be used in line sizes from 2 to 48 inches. The repair is so thin that pipes sustain their original flow capacities, even with a liner installed in such small diameters. 888-337-6764; www.formadrain.com
Coupling
Fernco THE HULK
THE HULK flexible coupling from Fernco is a steel reinforced universal solution that connects various pipe materials with just one coupling. This universal coupling allows the convenience of carrying one item that not only connects the same material pipe, but transitions two different pipe materials. That means fewer trips away from the job site and more jobs done. The coupling eliminates the need for precise measurements for each pipe. You only need the nominal diameter of the pipe for a leak-proof, permanent connection. This universal coupling also provides a strong, heavy-duty connection that can withstand shear forces and complies with the material and performance requirements of ASTM C1173. It connects clay, concrete, ductile iron, Orangeburg, asbestos cement, Duriron, cast iron, steel and plastic pipe materials. 810-503-9000; www.fernco.com
Drain
Watco Innovator Shower Drain
The Watco Innovator Shower Drain is a receptor-type drain for preformed shower bases. It has an orange test membrane, testable to 22 psi or five floors, which eliminates the need for test balls, caps or plugs. It includes a heavy-duty, snap on grid strainer. The grid is available in four finishes including chrome, matte black, brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze. Plumbers appreciate the E-Z grip installation tabs on the top piece and the squared-off ribs on the bottom receptor; these features aid tightening and installation. The top piece is made of dark gray PVC to reduce the appearance of dirt and mildew. The bottom piece is available in white PVC or black ABS. The drain includes a green, polycarbonate cover to protect the grid finish during construction and prevent debris from entering the drain during construction. 816-796-3900; www.watcomfg.com
Faucets
Elkay Avado 2-in-1 Filtered Faucet
The Avado 2-in-1 Filtered Faucet from Elkay provides the convenience of cleaner, healthier water, straight from the kitchen sink. The faucet offers standard hot and cold water, plus high-quality filtered water from the tap, without installing a second tap or additional equipment. Available in three finishes — chrome, lustrous steel and matte black — the faucet comes complete with an NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 certified, long-life, easy-change filter which reduces lead, cysts, particulates and chlorine taste from drinking water. 630-408-4191; www.elkay.com
PRIER Products P-118 TrueTemp
The PRIER Products P-118 TrueTemp is an outdoor faucet that provides a year-round source of water in areas that are subject to freezing temperatures. With a single-handle temperature and water flow control, this hydrant is highly versatile and is ideal for washing a car and cleaning a pet. The ergonomic, rubber grip handle controls the flow of water, while the temperature is controlled by the inset dial on the handle. It is offered in a satin nickel-plated finish or an oil-rubbed bronze body, both maintaining an attractive aesthetic for the home. Each valve is air-tested at the factory to provide a leak-free quality product. It is a simple installation process that includes a mounting bracket to help secure the valve on the outside wall. PRIER also offers the P-114, a matching single temp hydrant. 800-362-9055; www.prier.com
Fittings
A.Y. McDonald 72080PF & 72082PF No-Lead Supply Stops
Experience quick access to the water shut off for a fixture with A.Y. McDonald’s 72080PF & 72082PF No-Lead Supply Stops. This solution was created with Press Fit end connections, straight or angled options, and is suitable for residential and commercial applications. Each supply stop is fully certified to all applicable standards and designed with a durable chrome-plated brass handle. Connections can be made in a fraction of the time it takes to sweat a pipe and not as much training is required to operate the Press Fit tool compared to soldering. These supply stops can be installed on wet or dry systems and are also easy to use in tight spaces. 800-292-2737; www.aymcdonald.com
ASC Engineered Solutions SCI Copper Press
SCI Copper Press from ASC Engineered Solutions is one of the most extensive copper press product lines available, and comes fully supported by free access BIM and Revit content from ASC-ES. The line has a full range of elbows, tees, reducers, caps, adapters, couplings, unions and crossovers, providing reliable and economical pipe connections for copper systems. Available in 1/2- to 4-inch sizes, these products meet industry regulations for press fittings, including NSF 61, IAPMO and ASME standards, and are approved for use with EPDM compatible fluids. They are intended for use with ASTM B88, Types K, L, and M hard copper tubing in sizes 1/2 to 4 inches and soft copper tubing in sizes 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches. Installation is simple and can be done using standard press tools and jaws. The fittings feature exterior green lines that mark the proper pipe insertion depth. Full instructions for their installation are provided on the product packaging and on the submittal. 800-766-0076; www.asc-es.com
BrassCraft Tankless Water Heater Installation Kits
BrassCraft Tankless Water Heater Installation Kits connect most tankless water heaters to gas and water supplies. Connectors are made of corrugated stainless steel that is compatible with copper pipe. They are approved for indoor and outdoor use, with a temperature rating of 40 to 180 degrees F. The service valve pressure rating is 125 psi maximum/gas connector 1/2 psi maximum. The gas connector is 100% leak-tested. 877-272-7755; www.brasscraft.com
Supply Smart Brass PEX Fittings
Supply Smart offers a variety of Brass PEX Fittings in a choice of brands and sizes. Whether you’re a Crimp PEX or Expansion PEX plumber, you’re covered. The fittings provide strong connections that are anti-corrosive, resulting in long-lasting, quality work. With the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, they are a popular choice among plumbers. 800-631-7793; www.supplysmart.com
Viega MegaPressG
MegaPressG from Viega is a safe, fast and clean way to connect gas pipe. Made from carbon steel alloy with corrosion-resistant zinc nickel coating, it is available in sizes and configurations from 1/2 to 4 inches. It is approved for more applications than any other carbon steel press fitting system, including underground use, and has an HNBR sealing element for fuels and gasses. The graphite separator ring is engineered to withstand high temperatures. Available configurations include elbows, couplings, no-stop couplings, reducers, tees, reducing tees, adapters, reducing adapters, unions, caps and flanges. It helps keep job sites cleaner with no threading oils or other products. Connections can be made in 16 seconds or less, saving up to 90% on labor costs. The flameless connection eliminates the need for hot work permits or a fire watch, meaning other trades can work simultaneously and safely. 800-976-9819; www.viega.us
Fixtures
Aquaguard WAGS Valve
WAGS Valves from Aquaguard can stop a leaking water heater tank from continuously refilling and dripping, or until the tank fails catastrophically. The shut-off valve halts the incoming water supply, and on gas-fired units, shuts off the gas supply to ensure the home’s safety from water heater failure. They are mechanically operated; meaning no maintenance, no electricity or no battery checks are required. They sit in a drip pan under the water heater and are activated when leaking water accumulates to a predetermined level in the pan. Once activated, the industrial-duty, one-shot safety valve shuts off the water and gas supply if so equipped. A red tab pops out to indicate valve activation. 844-438-9247; www.wagsvalve.com
CORRO-PROTEC Powered Anode Rod
CORRO-PROTEC Powered Anode Rods made of titanium stop corrosion, rotten egg smell and limescale buildup inside hot water tanks. Designed to last over 20 years, they are a long-term solution that don’t require any maintenance. The power supply, plugged on top of the titanium anode rod, provides small electrical current that completely stops corrosion. With that unlimited source of protection, it can double the life of the tank and prevent unwanted reactions like the sulfur smell in hot water, limescale buildup inside the water heater and air in water pipes. Since the anodes won’t deteriorate over time, they are 12 inches long and easy to install in a wide range of water heaters starting from 10 gallons to 120 gallons, including a specific model for Bradford White tanks. They fit on electric, gas, solar, hybrid, indirect and geothermal water heaters. 877-466-6660; www.corroprotec.com
Vista Water Group VersaCheck Dual Check Backflow Preventers
VersaCheck Dual Check Backflow Preventers from Vista Water Group are available in sizes ranging from 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches and feature FNPT threaded ports for maximum flexibility in accommodating virtually any type of tube or pipe connections with generally available adapter fittings. These inline backflow preventers are simple to install and provide reliable protection from back-siphonage and backpressure. They are certified to meet ASSE 1024 and NSF 14, 61 and 372 standards. Available in PVC and hard-anodized aluminum, all models are strong and lightweight, 100% free from lead and toxic chemicals and highly resistant to scale, corrosion and oxidation. Designed specifically for beverage dispensing equipment, select models are both ASSE 1024 and ASSE 1032-certified to provide reliable backflow protection for carbonated and non-carbonated beverage equipment. 480-462-2707; www.vistawatergroup.com
Zoeller Pump Qwik Jon Premier
The Qwik Jon Premier from Zoeller Pump is a 1/2 hp grinder pump system used to install a full bathroom when gravity drainage is cost-prohibitive. An ideal product for residential or light commercial use, it can be installed freestanding or behind a wall with the ability to connect to multiple fixtures including the Qwik Jon elongated toilet. Being a grinder pump system, as opposed to a macerator system, this unit can easily handle human waste, toilet tissue and sanitary items. It has a shut off head of 29 feet and can achieve 45 gpm of flow at 5 feet of head. Installation requires no breaking of concrete and dealing with construction inconveniences such as lengthy schedules, messes and costs. 502-778-2731; www.zoellerpumps.com
Hand Tools
CHANNELLOCK SpeedGrip Tongue & Groove Pliers
CHANNELLOCK SpeedGrip Tongue & Groove Pliers combine the same strength and durability of the company’s original Tongue & Groove Pliers with a new push button that quickly locks into place for fast and easy adjustments. The laser heat-treated, cross-hatched teeth are made to stabilize, tighten and loosen pipes and nuts, while the CHANNELLOCK BLUE non-slip grips provide ultimate control and comfort on the job. They are forged from 100% U.S. steel. 800-724-3018; www.channellock.com
Koul Tools Fitting Fixer
The Fitting Fixer from Koul Tools utilizes a 37-degree inverted cone with diamond-dust coated lapping material to resurface the conical sealing area on JIC fittings. It allows a plumber to repair a leaky fitting on the spot when replacing it is not possible or would be a major headache, for example, a leaking bung on a tank. The fitting screws into a guide to hold it in place and the lapping cone is attached to a drill. Simply spin the lapping cone on the fitting’s sealing surface until the damaged area is repaired. It comes in sizes 3/16 to 1 inch and works on steel and aluminum fittings. 928-854-6706; www.koultools.com
RIDGID Straight Pipe Wrenches
RIDGID Straight Pipe Wrenches feature a sturdy, ductile-iron housing and an I-beam handle. Fully floating forged hook jaw includes self-cleaning threads with replaceable hook and heel jaws. A lightweight aluminum model is also available with the same durability and ease-of-use found in all heavy-duty wrenches. The iron straight pipe wrench ranges in size from 6 to 60 inches and the aluminum model from 10 to 48 inches. 800-769-7743; www.ridgid.com
SqNuts
SqNuts sewer cap removal tools have several variations that easily fit any sewer cap. They are dual-sided combination sockets made to fit more than one size PVC/ABS sewer cap. These sockets are meant to be used with 1/2-inch drive ratchets and 1/2-inch drive socket extensions in any length for the reach needed. They are made from high-strength/lightweight aluminum, giving the socket receivers long-lasting use. 303-947-5220; www.sqnuts.com
Pipe
Flow-Liner Systems Neofit+Plus Expandable Pressure Pipe
Neofit+Plus Expandable Pressure Pipe from Flow-Liner Systems is a non-invasive option for leaking underground water services with inside diameters from 1/2 to 2 inches. The EPP forms a continuous barrier between existing pipe and drinking water — ideal for lead replacement programs. It can be installed in any pipe type and in lengths up to 300 feet. It often only requires a single small access pit, saving yards, sidewalks and floors from demolition. The speedy process allows for many installations a day and immediate return to service. 800-348-0020; www.flow-liner.com
REHAU RAUPEX UV shield PEXa pipe
RAUPEX UV shield PEXa pipe from REHAU offers uniform crosslinking for optimum strength in residential plumbing applications. The pipe is extruded and tested with REHAU’s PEXa pipe formulation using a high-pressure peroxide method for crosslinked polyethylene. As a result, it is a durable yet cost-effective alternative to copper that resists corrosion, pitting and scale buildup for long-term flow performance. The flexible properties further support a fast, easy installation. When making directional changes or navigating crowded mechanical chases, simply bend the pipe to reduce installation time and save money on fittings. It is available in 100- to 1,000-foot coils and 20-foot straight lengths. It can be paired with EVERLOC+ compression-sleeve fittings or F1960 cold expansion fittings. 800-247-9445; www.na.rehau.com
Power Tool
Milwaukee Tool M18 200-foot Mid-Stiff Pipeline Inspection System
The 200-foot Mid-Stiff Pipeline Inspection System from Milwaukee Tool is part of the modular pipeline inspection system designed around the M18 500GB Control Hub allowing for easy swaps between reels. Powered by the M18 Control Hub, the system has a 25mm, 1080p HD self-leveling camera head and a push cable designed to balance push distance and navigation of bends in 2- to 6-inch lines. Equipped with a telescoping handle and wide wheelbase design, this reel allows for easy transportation on and off the job site. Technicians can digitally zoom and pan up to 4X, making it easier to focus in on the point of interest. The system provides a clear image and easy inspections. Milwaukee also offers additional reels, including 325-foot Stiff, 120-foot Mid-Stiff, and 200-foot Stiff. 800-729-3878; www.milwaukeetool.com
Sink
HamatUSA Nero PVD
The Nero PVD collection of workstation sinks from HamatUSA is available in black stainless steel. Workstation sinks are in high demand with their multipurpose design that adds functionality to the kitchen. And black is a dramatic yet versatile choice that goes well with nearly every color of cabinet and countertop. They come with a built-in sliding platform system and a selection of interchangeable accessories, including a hardwood cutting board as well as a multi-purpose roll-up mat, wire bottom grid and basket strainer in coordinating black PVD. All are fabricated with nano technology to enhance durability and scratch resistance. Constructed from PVD plated T-304 stainless steel, each sink is handmade and features 10 mm radius corners, scored bottoms and a satin finish. All sinks are outfitted with TotalGuard+ insulation to boost thermal insulation, prevent condensation, and optimize noise reduction. 833-334-2628; www.hamatusa.com
Toilet
Niagara Phantom One Piece
Niagara’s Phantom One Piece toilet includes Stealth Technology and is a solution for those wanting a modern, sleek design, without sacrificing performance and efficiency. Offered in 0.8 gpf, the design includes a concealed trapway that is easy to clean and ideal for residential, multifamily residential and hospitality properties. It is offered in round and elongated bowls as well as ADA and standard heights with left and right handle options. This powerful product also flushes 1,000g of miso, and is MaP Premium and WaterSense certified. 833-812-0908; www.niagaracorp.com
Water Conditioner
Water-Right Sanitizer Plus Series
The Sanitizer Plus Series water treatment system from Water-Right combines self-chlorinating technology with advanced electronics to perform like four units in one. This system uses Crystal-Right media, a custom-engineered zeolite. In just one single pass, this media will soften, reduce hardness, iron and manganese while raising low pH levels. This advanced system also controls odors caused by nuisance bacteria buildup inside the media tank. The advanced controller remembers all operating functions and will never lose programming due to a power failure thanks to the battery backup. Advanced history screens will display the total number of gallons used, gallons used per day, even each hour of the day. This smart controller will also display total regenerations and errors. System regenerations are automatically activated according to actual water consumption and usage patterns. 800-777-1426; www.water-right.com
Water Heaters
Bosch Thermotechnology Tronic 5000T Electric Storage Tank Water Heater
The Bosch Thermotechnology Tronic 5000T Electric Storage Tank Water Heater is available in seven models ranging from 30 to 50 gallon capacity in medium, tall and LowBoy dimensions, providing the perfect fit for a home’s hot water needs. Its heavy gauge steel tank provides extra years of trouble-free service and is lined with glass to help prevent corrosion. The water heater also includes two anode rods for extra tank protection, double heating elements to conserve energy, Incoloy elements and HFO foam insulation to reduce fuel costs and increase efficiency. The temperature and pressure relief valve is included and the easy-to-use drain valve makes maintenance simple. 800-283-3787; www.bosch.us
Heat-Flo HO Series
The HO Series of indirect water heaters from Heat-Flo are available in 60-, 80- and 115-gallon capacities. The body of the tank, the oversized heat transfer coil and even the cold-water inlet (dip tube) are made of high quality 316L stainless steel. All the piping connections are on the top of the tank, making the installation easy and cost-effective, with less material and less labor. The finished tank is jacketed with dent- and rust-resistant HDPE plastic and is highly insulated to minimize standby heat loss. Although initially designed for high outputs of domestic hot water, today’s efficiency demands have found these tanks commonly paired with lower approach temperatures from air-to-water heat pumps and high efficiency boilers. 508-278-2400; www.heat-flo.com
Rheem Ikonic
The Rheem Ikonic tankless gas water heater delivers a 0.96 UEF, resulting in up to 36% less energy use than a standard residential 50-gallon tank water heater to help minimize your impact on the environment. In addition, it improves air quality by reducing greenhouse gas NOx emissions by up to 65% for a cleaner environment. It features a built-in recirculation pump (SR models), integrated Wi-Fi technology, exclusive Hot Start Programming (which keeps the water heater in a ready state for five minutes between back-to-back usage), and a dual stainless-steel heat exchanger. Users can control temperature adjustments, energy usage tracking and recirculation mode modifications from a smartphone with the EcoNet mobile app. 800-621-5622; www.rheem.com
