Product Spotlight

Zurn Industries, LLC announces the expansion of its EZ Gear Technology portfolio with the EZ Gear Sensor Flush Valves and Retrofit Kits. The EZ Gear Sensor Flush Valves incorporate the company’s EZ-Flush®, AquaSpec® faucets, and GO BLUE® parts. “The new motor gear-driven operation extends the life of the sensor flush valve by eliminating the solenoid Read more

Zurn, Zurn EZ Gear Sensor Flush Valves, plumbingZurn Industries, LLC announces the expansion of its EZ Gear Technology portfolio with the EZ Gear Sensor Flush Valves and Retrofit Kits. The EZ Gear Sensor Flush Valves incorporate the company’s EZ-Flush®, AquaSpec® faucets, and GO BLUE® parts.

Zurn, Zurn EZ Gear Sensor Flush Valves, plumbing“The new motor gear-driven operation extends the life of the sensor flush valve by eliminating the solenoid commonly found in other designs,” said Dan Danowski, Zurn Product Manager for Finish Plumbing. “With fewer and more robust moving parts in contact with the water, you can expect them to withstand up to 1,000,000 cycles. Architects will appreciate the modern design, while business owners can depend on proven performance and lower cost of ownership.”

Zurn, Zurn EZ Gear Sensor Flush Valves, plumbingThis series includes water closet flush valves in 1.6 gpf, 1.28 gpf, and 1.1 gpf flow rates. The urinal flush valves are available in 1.0 gpf and 0.125 gpf flow rates. Each valve contains the company’s chemical resistant Zurn GO BLUE parts. The patented diaphragms, gaskets, and seals typically last eight to ten times longer than rubber components. The sensor promotes sanitation and soft-close flushes quieter than before. The line is now available in battery power.

The EZ Gear Sensor Retrofit Kits allow contractors and building owners to replace existing Zurn or Sloan® handle-operated diaphragm water closet or urinal flush valves. Kits include a Sloan ring adaptor. Retrofit kits speed up upgrades for commercial restroom applications.

Savvy professionals call it the dependable way to preserve and protect sewer cables from rust. Now original Snake-Oil™ from General Pipe Cleaners is back! Now called Snake-Oil Classic™, it’s better than common lubricants. General’s special rust inhibitor cuts through moisture – and replaces it with a rust resistant coating. Sewer cables and machines – including Read more

Savvy professionals call it the dependable way to preserve and protect sewer cables from rust. Now original Snake-Oil™ from General Pipe Cleaners is back!

Now called Snake-Oil Classic™, it’s better than common lubricants. General’s special rust inhibitor cuts through moisture – and replaces it with a rust resistant coating.

Sewer cables and machines – including drums, bearings and power cable feeds – enjoy significantly extended life. And General’s deodorant gives everything a fresh, clean smell.

It’s easy to use, too. Just pour a quantity of Snake-Oil Classic into your machine’s cable drum – and rotate the container, letting the oil contact as much of the cable as possible. Then drain off excess Snake-Oil Classic – and allow the cable to air-dry.

Snake-Oil Classic joins Snake-Oil Plus™, General’s new non-toxic, biodegradable addition to its Snake-Oil family. Snake-Oil Plus creates a virtually non-stick surface that keeps mud and debris from adhering to cables and equipment – extending the life of both.

Snake-Oil Classic is available in either quarts or gallons (New part # SOC-Q or SOC-G.)

For additional information, contact the Drain Brains® at General Pipe Cleaners at 800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300, or visit www.drainbrain.com.

AF 099 features same UL-Listed performance as flagship AF 100 HVAC Tape Shurtape Technologies, LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive tapes, has expanded its HVAC product portfolio with new Shurtape® brand AF 099 UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed/Printed Aluminum Foil Tape. Leveraging the same technology as the brand’s trusted AF 100 UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed Foil Read more

AF 099 features same UL-Listed performance as flagship AF 100 HVAC Tape

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive tapes, has expanded its HVAC product portfolio with new Shurtape® brand AF 099 UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed/Printed Aluminum Foil Tape. Leveraging the same technology as the brand’s trusted AF 100 UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed Foil Tape, AF 099 provides another durable, high-performing tape solution for busy HVAC contractors around the country.

Excellent Performance and Quality

AF 099 is an aluminum foil HVAC tape that is ideal for joining and sealing joints, connections and seams on rigid fiberglass ductboard and flexible air duct. It can also be used in place of mechanical fasteners on rigid ductboard. UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed and printed, AF 099 delivers full system closure – a system free of air leaks – by forming airtight bonds on joints and seams in temperatures ranging from -20 F to 260 F and in humid conditions.

Other applications for Shurtape’s AF 099 foil HVAC tape include repairing metal or sheet metal and temporary fixes for outdoor electrical boxes. In addition, it can be used for furnace installation/replacement, sheet metal ventilation fan exhaust ductwork, and dryer vent or bath fan installation jobs.

“Contractors have long trusted our AF 100 UL Listed foil tape for a range of HVAC applications, especially when it comes to delivering full system closure,” said Lisa Zierfuss, product manager for HVAC tapes at Shurtape Technologies. “Contractors need to minimize air leakage in order to pass inspection, and want reliable, high-performing tape solutions that deliver permanent, airtight bonds. AF 099 is another tool in their toolbox to get the job done right the first time.”

Find more information about Shurtape’s aluminum foil and film tapes at Shurtape.com/types/foil-film-foam/aluminum-foil-film. To learn more about Shurtape brand, visit Shurtape.com.

Bosch Thermotechnology announced the release of its Climate 5000 Mini-Split Gen 2, a ductless system suitable for both residential and light commercial applications. The new, second-generation mini-split lineup expands the first generation lineup with enhanced performance, redesigned wall-mounted units; new four-way cassettes; and concealed ducted systems. The Climate 5000 Mini-Split Gen 2 is a versatile Read more

Bosch Thermotechnology announced the release of its Climate 5000 Mini-Split Gen 2, a ductless system suitable for both residential and light commercial applications. The new, second-generation mini-split lineup expands the first generation lineup with enhanced performance, redesigned wall-mounted units; new four-way cassettes; and concealed ducted systems.

The Climate 5000 Mini-Split Gen 2 is a versatile heating and cooling option that is easy to install, easier to use, and delivers consistent temperature and humidity levels throughout desired spaces by making a series of automatic adjustments. An ENERGY STAR® rated single-zone and multi-zone system, it uses a combination of efficient technologies to achieve up to 25 SEER, significantly exceeding the 14 SEER requirement for ductless systems set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Unique to the Climate 5000 Ductless System 2.0 Series, the mini-split offers a HyperHeat System – a heating and cooling function that does not require additional accessories to maintain comfortable temperatures even when outdoor conditions dip as low as -22 degrees Fahrenheit.

“The second generation of our Climate 5000 series provides on-demand comfort that is flexible, simple to install and easy to maintain,” said Andrew Archambault, senior product manager for Bosch Thermotechnology. “The reduced ductwork offerings comprise a smaller footprint, and some models allow for longer refrigerant piping than traditional systems. These improvements maximize contractors’ efficiency by enabling them to quickly complete new installations.”

The Climate 5000 Mini-Split Gen 2 is equipped with advanced energy-saving inverter drive technology that minimizes expenses while maintaining sound levels as low as 20 dBA when silence mode is activated. Each sunit features a turbo function that offers faster cooling and heating than traditional systems to deliver optimal comfort. The redesigned, wall-mounted Indoor units are available in new four-way cassette and concealed ducted options.

Optional wired wall thermostats and 24V interfaces are also available. The 24V interface will allow the Climate 5000 Mini-Split Gen 2 to work with 24V thermostats such as the Bosch BCC100 and BCC50, as well as various standard thermostats on the market. The wired-wall thermostat works in all indoor environments and offers a “Follow Me” feature that detects room temperatures.

The Climate 5000 Mini-Split is available to major distributors throughout North America. Visit the Climate 5000 Ductless System 2.0 Series page for more information.

Showcasing Jones Stephens’ Full Line of Innovative and High-Quality Residential and Commercial Products. Jones Stephens has put the finishing touches on its 2020 Master Catalog, Volume IX, which is now available for download. Well-organized for ease of searching, the Master Catalog displays thousands of SKUs within 14 product categories, offering over 350 pages of products Read more

Showcasing Jones Stephens’ Full Line of Innovative and High-Quality Residential and Commercial Products.

Jones Stephens has put the finishing touches on its 2020 Master Catalog, Volume IX, which is now available for download. Well-organized for ease of searching, the Master Catalog displays thousands of SKUs within 14 product categories, offering over 350 pages of products for the residential and commercial markets.

Showcasing the broad range of items, the catalog includes, among many other categories, kitchen and bath repair products, plumbing specialties, fittings and valves, plastic and cast iron drains, and toilet seats. New PlumBite® push on fittings, insulation and gas connectors are also included! After examining the catalog and its vast array of products, customers will readily agree with the Jones Stephens’ slogan — “We Got It”!

Jones Stephens continues its leadership in the industry by offering customer friendly FFA’s and an unparalleled service proposition with LTL and small parcel orders shipping same day if orders are placed before 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., respectively. Jones Stephens continues to focus on making every transaction easy for its customers.

Printed catalogs are available for distribution through Jones Stephens’ rep network. For electronic download, please visit www.jonesstephens.com.