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PRODUCT NEWS
•THE WHOLESALER® — FEBRUARY 2011
Press fittings for steel pipe Water-saving showerheads floWise®
showers meet or exceed the ePa WaterSense®
showerheads and hand program requirements
for high performance and water effi- ciency. a patented turbine technology spins the water stream through the showerhead to create a powerful, en- ergizing spray. result feels much the same as conventional 2.5-gpm show- erheads, yet with up to 40% water savings. American Standard.
www.americanstandard.com
SMC showers
a² Composite is a new line of sheet molded compound (SMC) showers and tub-showers. The 4-piece, caulk-
hides plumbing Toilet line
invisi™ Series ii toilets maximize floor space by hiding the tank and flush- valve mechanism inside the wall (between the studs). Wall-hung toilets hover above the floor and only visibly attach to the wall. Wall-faced toilets sit flush to the floor and incorporate smooth sides and sleek lines that make care and cleaning easier. Tank, flush-valve and trap work as one optimized system, so toilets flush with less water without impacting performance. access to the tank and flush assembly is gained through the button trim plate or access panel. Caroma.
www.caromausa.com Universal towel dispenser
free, molded sectional product is ex- tremely durable, lightweight and available in a range of sizes. includes a 10-year residential limited war- ranty. Aquatic.
www.aquaticbath.com
Stainless steel strainer
3-in-1 strainer has a deep strainer basket; engineered holes on the sides and bottom keeps water flowing while it collects waste. exaggerated lip makes it easy to pull up and empty
Model B-72974 is a high-impact au- tomatic roll paper towel dispenser that dispenses universal, 11/2" to 2" diameter core, up to 8" diameter, 8" wide, non-perforated, non-propri- etary rolls. Touch-free dispenser lim- its risk of cross contamination; features an extended 300,000 cycle, 1-year battery life. Bobrick.
www.bobrick.com
New jaw designs
Two new jaw configurations have been introduced to ViSe-GriP® GrooveLock Pliers. Smooth Jaws and Straight Jaws feature the patented
faSTLoCK, a complete line of mal- leable iron press fittings for Schedule 10–40 black and galvanized steel pipe, installs quickly and easily with press jaws. No need for threading dies, pipe sealants or pipe wrenches. Connect without wrenches, so they reduce stress on joists and hangers during installation. available in 1/2" – 2". iaPMo and NSf 61-4 certified for use with water, HVaC and com- pressed air. Cimberio Valve.
www.fastlockfittings.com
Video inspection systems
SeeKer™ 400 series wireless video inspection systems includes 3 models featuring multiple, interchangeable camera-tipped probes. a standard
base unit with a detachable, 3.5" di- agonal TfT-LCD color monitor en- ables remote viewing from as far away as 32.8 ft. a cost-effective way to visually inspect inaccessible or hazardous areas and diagnose hidden system problems. General Tools & Instruments.
www.generaltools.com
Water-saving showerhead
This new showerhead reduces water consumption, energy use and ex- penses. flows at 1.75 gpm; can con-
High efficiency toilet
without coming in contact with sink waste; quality dishwasher-safe design offers effortless maintenance; one- touch, sure-seal lid lets users fill and hold water in the sink without turn- ing, twisting or leaking. Works with or without garbage disposals. Blanco.
www.blancoamerica.com
M128 High efficiency Toilet with Turbo 3 flush valve, named for its flush consumption of only 1.28 gpf, saves water without compromising flush per- formance. 1-flush performance more than doubles ePa WaterSense certifi- cation minimum for solids removal (MaP). Three models — round, elon- gated and Comfortfit — have MaP solids removal ranging from 750 to 900 grams per flush. Briggs.
www.TheConserver.com
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press-and-slide button technology. Tradesmen just press the button, slide the jaw to the desired position and re- lease for a precise tool-to-work-piece fit. Irwin Tools.
www.irwin.com
tribute toward a building’s eligibility for LeeD certification, is aDa com- pliant and is certified to the iaPMo Green standard. available as a stand- alone item or as an option to the Cap- stone and Cornerstone collections. Cleveland Faucet Group.
www.cfgonline.com
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