Superior 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower
Superior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke testing building plumbing and laterals to quickly find faults, odors, leaks and inflow. The 5E FLEX is compatible with leading 18- to 20-volt tool batteries utilizing a high-quality power adapter. The 5E FLEX smoke blower integrates with existing electric toolsets or can run off any 12- to 24-volt DC power source. Smoke-testing is a cost-effective solution ideal for hard-to-find faults in commercial, residential and municipal facilities. While the 5E blower is popular for a variety of plumbing applications, it is also particularly useful in testing sewer laterals, showing where a fault or leak may occur on private property. Made in the USA, the 5E FLEX comes with an 8-foot industrial-grade hose. Used with Superior’s SP-8 premium encapsulated smoke pellets, the 5E Flex is easy to use and gets the job done quickly every time. 732-251-0800; www.superiorsignal.com/prflex
DeWalt 20V MAX SR brushless sealed head ratchet
Complete challenging applications with the versatile 20V MAX XR brushless cordless 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch sealed head ratchet. DEWALT’s highest speed 20V MAX ratchet delivers a no-load speed up to 450 rpm and up to 50 ft-lbs of max torque. Take advantage of the interchangeable anvil design to quickly swap between 3/8-inch square drive, 1/4-inch square drive and 1/4-inch low-profile hex anvils for versatility in a wide range of applications. Featuring a sealed-head, a trigger lock and a built-in LED, this next-generation XR tool is engineered to take on tough fastening jobs. Battery and charger sold separately. 800-433-9258; www.dewalt.com
Franklin Electric VersaBoost Pro Series pressure-boosting system
Powered by Franklin Electric’s 4-inch submersible pump-motor and built-in VFD, the VersaBoost Pro delivers consistent pressure anywhere — under sinks, in basements, indoors or out. It is designed for maximum flexibility, fast installs and code compliance. System features include a built-in setup assistant and a rotatable top cover with integrated display that allows for multidirectional installation and easy access in right-to-left or rear plumbing applications. This, combined with intuitive installation features that are available through the FE Connect mobile app, helps customers get units up and running quickly. Certified NSF/ANSI/CAN-61 safe for drinking water systems. The series includes two options: VersaBoost Pro (for applications up to 25 gpm) and VersaBoost Pro XT (for applications up to 45 gpm). 260-824-2900; www.franklinwater.com
NIBCO BenchPress carbon steel fittings
NIBCO’s line of carbon steel fittings includes 17 new BenchPress and 16 new BenchPressG sizes and configurations. The fitting options are for plumbing and mechanical carbon steel pipe applications as well as fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications. BenchPress and BenchPressG fittings allow for easy, clean and fast installation of residential, commercial and industrial carbon steel piping systems. These heavy-duty fittings feature stainless steel grip rings and separator rings to ensure premium performance. Sizes range from 1/4 inch through 2 inches. 800-234-0227; www.nibco.com
