With plenty of raw power for long, tough jobs, field-proven Speedrooter 92® from General Pipe Cleaners clears tree roots and other stubborn stoppages in 3” to 10” lines up to 100 feet long. Plumbing, drain cleaning, and maintenance experts agree: General’s durable design offers rugged reliability with optimal control, ease-of-use, and maneuverability. Power Cable Feed drives Read more
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With plenty of raw power for long, tough jobs, field-proven Speedrooter 92® from General Pipe Cleaners clears tree roots and other stubborn stoppages in 3” to 10” lines up to 100 feet long.
Plumbing, drain cleaning, and maintenance experts agree: General’s durable design offers rugged reliability with optimal control, ease-of-use, and maneuverability.
Power Cable Feed drives and retracts cables up to 20 feet per minute – making clog clearing fast and easy. And a guide tube boosts cable efficiency and operator safety by reducing tangling, whipping, and drag.
Adjusting Speedrooter 92 to different cable sizes is simple. Just turn the knob atop the feed – no screwdriver or special tool required.
It transports and handles easily, too. General’s muscular machine rides on 10” ball bearing tires. The adjustable height, swept-back handle provides maximum maneuvering leverage. And one worker can easily load it onto a truck.
Speedrooter 92 features a braced frame at key stress points, heavy-duty 1/2 hp motor, tool box, and 100 ft. of 3/4” or 5/8” Flexicore® cable.
Flexicore cable offers superior kinking resistance and unequalled strength with the right amount of flexibility. General’s tough, industry-leading design carries a one-year warranty against breakage – the industry’s best.
For details, contact the Drain Brains® at General Pipe Cleaners at 800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300, or visit https://drainbrain.com/en/products/speedrooter-92/
Whether completing repairs, a remodel or a new build, having the right pipe connections is paramount to completing a quality project. There are a lot of plumbing technologies available to pros, but not every option improves a project’s quality and efficiency like push-to-connect fittings. The leader of push-to-connect plumbing, SharkBite, wants to reiterate the importance of using Read more
Whether completing repairs, a remodel or a new build, having the right pipe connections is paramount to completing a quality project. There are a lot of plumbing technologies available to pros, but not every option improves a project’s quality and efficiency like push-to-connect fittings. The leader of push-to-connect plumbing, SharkBite, wants to reiterate the importance of using the best tools available, knowing quality products will help plumbers complete jobs fast and with confidence. In doing so, the Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) brand is underscoring the reasons its fittings are always an asset on pros’ trucks:
- They’re compatible with PEX, copper, CPVC, HDPE and PE-RT, polybutylene and PVC pipes, allowing pros to transition from one pipe to another in any combination.
- Fittings don’t require tools, soldering or glue.
- They can be installed without having to wait for pipes to dry.
- Fittings can be buried once wrapped in self-adhering silicone tape.
- They can be installed behind the walls.
- They’re easy to install in tight spaces.
With these capabilities, push-to-connect fittings save time on the job site, improving versatility, efficiency and quality for pros. If you’d like more details to share with your audience, please reach out. I’d be happy to set up an interview, discuss a byline opportunity or provide further information.
New model features smart, zero-clearance design to enhance installation flexibility and serviceability A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the introduction of the Voltex® AL (anti-leak) hybrid electric heat pump water heater to its family of residential products. This unit brings to market a first-of-its-kind water heating solution with integrated Read more
New model features smart, zero-clearance design to enhance installation flexibility and serviceability
A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the introduction of the Voltex® AL (anti-leak) hybrid electric heat pump water heater to its family of residential products. This unit brings to market a first-of-its-kind water heating solution with integrated leak detection, smart connectivity and updated water connections for professionals and homeowners seeking a highly efficient, intuitive and user-friendly product.
The Voltex AL model leads the water heating industry in efficiency, featuring the highest overall Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of 4.02 with the 66-gallon unit and the highest 50-gallon UEF at 3.8. It is also available in an 80-gallon model. The unit can save homeowners up to $521 per year on utility bills when compared to a standard electric water heater. ENERGY STAR® certified, the product also allows homeowners to take advantage of rebates and tax credits for additional savings.
“Heat pump water heaters continue to play an important role in decarbonization and efficiency efforts, and A. O. Smith is committed to the development of these technologies,” said Arthur Smith, A. O. Smith product coordinator. “The Voltex AL heat pump water heater not only provides contractors and technicians with increased installation and maintenance flexibility, but it also supports our commitment to homeowners who are looking for additional energy and cost savings.”
Installation flexibility was a priority when designing the Voltex AL model, providing professionals with a universal replacement option. Incorporating a zero-clearance design for the sides and back, as well as top and front water connections, this product is an ideal choice for a variety of new and retrofit applications. The Voltex AL heat pump water heater also operates at 45 dBA, making it the quietest model currently on the market.
The Voltex AL heat pump water heater offers homeowners peace of mind thanks to the fully integrated iCOMM™ connectivity platform, which supports features like the new anti-leak technology through the use of integrated leak detection and a smart anode. Using the A. O. Smith mobile app, professionals and homeowners can remotely monitor and adjust the water heater to improve performance and increase savings. For added peace of mind, the smart sensor provides notifications through the notification-enabled mobile app in the event of a detected leak. Owners can also utilize an optional shutoff valve accessory to further protect homes. The smart anode adapts to local water conditions, protecting and extending the life of the water heater, and it displays an error code on the control panel when it needs to be replaced. Demand response and time-of-use capabilities make it even easier to save money by integrating a heat pump water heater into the growing number of utility smart grid programs.
For more information on the Voltex AL heat pump water heater and other A. O. Smith products, visit www.hotwater.com.
Jones Stephens is now introducing Valves and Sillcocks with CPVC Connections. Jones Stephens’ ball valves and sillcocks have integral CPVC connections which allow solvent welding of CPVC pipe directly to the valve – providing an easy, leak-free connection. Jones Stephens’ Valves with CPVC Connections are NSF/ANSI certified by IAPMO, ASME/CSA approved by IAPMO, and meet Read more
Jones Stephens is now introducing Valves and Sillcocks with CPVC Connections. Jones Stephens’ ball valves and sillcocks have integral CPVC connections which allow solvent welding of CPVC pipe directly to the valve – providing an easy, leak-free connection. Jones Stephens’ Valves with CPVC Connections are NSF/ANSI certified by IAPMO, ASME/CSA approved by IAPMO, and meet low lead requirements. They are durable, reliable, and made to the highest quality standards.
For more information: Jones Stephens.
The compact, lightweight Micro-Scope3® video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners now includes enhancements to boost equipment performance, accuracy, versatility, and convenience. New, stronger pushrod permits inspections in 1-1/2” to 4” drain lines up to 100 ft. long. A sonde on the end of pushrod makes camera location easy with General’s Hot Spot locator. And Wi-Fi capability lets you view Read more
The compact, lightweight Micro-Scope3® video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners now includes enhancements to boost equipment performance, accuracy, versatility, and convenience.
New, stronger pushrod permits inspections in 1-1/2” to 4” drain lines up to 100 ft. long. A sonde on the end of pushrod makes camera location easy with General’s Hot Spot locator. And Wi-Fi capability lets you view and record inspections on smart phones or tablets.
General’s rugged, reliable Micro-Scope3 is ideal for inspecting small drain lines, many toilet traps, and hard-to-check locations – like ducts, furnaces, and crawl spaces.
Its powerful Command Module sports a big, bright 7” LCD color display. And a handy USB port lets you archive video inspections to flash drives. The feature-filled system also includes:
- One-Touch Recording
- Digital 4X Zoom
- Voice-Over Recording
- Date & Time Stamp
- Wi-Fi transmitter
General’s Command Module attaches to the reel with an adjustable mount for optimal viewing angles. The reel carries up to 100 ft. of micro push-rod with color camera. A 3 ft. Probe Rod lets you conveniently explore difficult-to-access locations. And three standard attachments help improve viewing angles or retrieve objects.
For additional information, contact the Drain Brains® at General Pipe Cleaners at 800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300, or visit www.drainbrain.com/geneye.