With the versatility to handle 1-1/4” to 4” drain lines, General Pipe Cleaners’ Root 66® is three machines in one. Designed to clear practically any inside or rooftop drain, the Root 66 sectional cable power drain cleaner uses 5/8″ or 7/8″ sections interchangeably. There’s no need for adapters or tools to switch from one cable Read more
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With the versatility to handle 1-1/4” to 4” drain lines, General Pipe Cleaners’ Root 66® is three machines in one.
Designed to clear practically any inside or rooftop drain, the Root 66 sectional cable power drain cleaner uses 5/8″ or 7/8″ sections interchangeably. There’s no need for adapters or tools to switch from one cable size to the other!
Need to clear sinks and other small drain lines? Get the optional drum with smaller 1/4″, 5/16” or 3/8” Flexicore® cables. Just slide onto the back of Root 66, and you’re ready to go.
A General exclusive, optional 7/8″ Proflex® sectional cables (15R10-P) sport an inner spring. It gives the cable greater strength to transfer extra torque down the line for additional cutting power.
And now you can quickly and cleanly use sectional drain cleaners in confined and hard-to-access areas with General’s new 5’ by 7/8” (5R-10) sectional cable. It offers better control to reduce the risks of spraying walls, floors, and furniture from exposed wet, spinning cables.
Operating Root 66 is easy, too. Depress the drive handle for plenty of cable torque from the 1/2 hp capacitor motor. Release the drive handle and the cable immediately stops rotating – for no additional torque build-up. A wide, four-point base adds greater stability, and an optional dolly offers easy transport over long distances.
Other accessories include cable carriers, the optional drum for small drain work, and a toolbox. Standard equipment includes a ground fault circuit interrupter, double palm leather gloves, rear guide hose, and General’s tradition of quality, performance and reliability.
For more information contact the Drain Brains® at General Pipe Cleaners at 800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300, or visit drainbrain.com.
Trusted industry innovator introduces new line of commercial-grade water filters, softeners, conditioners and accessories for plumbing contractors Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation announced the introduction of its first A. O. Smith line of residential water treatment products available exclusively to the wholesale channel. Designed for plumbing contractors, the new A. O. Smith PRO Read more
Trusted industry innovator introduces new line of commercial-grade water filters, softeners, conditioners and accessories for plumbing contractors
Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation announced the introduction of its first A. O. Smith line of residential water treatment products available exclusively to the wholesale channel. Designed for plumbing contractors, the new A. O. Smith PRO water treatment line will include high-performance, commercial-grade point-of-use water filtration systems; water softeners and salt-free water conditioners; and water neutralizing and descaling accessories to allow for a fully comprehensive solution for healthier water.
“As concerns about water quality continue to grow nationwide, providing distributors and contractors the ability to help solve these issues and improve overall water quality becomes more important,” said Sam Karge, president of the North American water treatment division at A. O. Smith. “The new line leverages cutting-edge technology to provide cleaner, healthier and better-tasting water throughout the home while also extending the life of appliances and plumbing.”
Water Filtration
The new A. O. Smith PRO water filters feature four under-counter drinking water systems, including a high-flow option that attaches directly to an existing faucet and three systems that use dedicated faucets. The PRO line systems range from carbon-based filters to a premium reverse osmosis option that reduces up to 99 percent of 90 contaminants, including lead, fluoride, asbestos, PFOA/PFOS, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, viruses, bacteria and more.
Water Softening
The A. O. Smith PRO water softeners reduce excessive calcium and magnesium to solve hard water problems throughout the home. Available in two sizes – 34,800 grain capacity and 49,800 grain capacity – the softener offering includes two slim, single-unit options that come with self-cleaning sediment filters, power-loss protection, touchscreen controllers and varying capacities.
Water Conditioning
The A. O. Smith PRO Water Conditioner utilizes innovative filtration and salt-free scale reduction technology to extend the life of the appliances and plumbing. Designed for use on city or well-water connections, the system reduces scale buildup and more than 97 percent of chlorine for up to six years or 600,000 gallons.
Water Treatment Accessories
The A. O. Smith PRO Acid Neutralizer neutralizes acidic condensation from high-efficiency tankless water heaters and helps prevent premature deterioration and damage to pipes and other materials. The A. O. Smith PRO Inline Descaler resists scale buildup, extends the life of water heaters without adding chemicals to the water and does not require electricity.
Available to A. O. Smith contractors nationwide, each product in the PRO series comes with a limited warranty, and select product purchases will qualify for Contractor Rewards points. For more information about the new A. O. Smith PRO residential water treatment line, visit www.aosmith.com/wholesale.
Simultaneous Delivery of Domestic Hot Water and Central Heating Rinnai America Corporation has expanded its boiler presence in North America and has launched its new I-Series Boiler for the residential market. The I-Series Boiler has a unique advantage to homeowners with the ability to simultaneously deliver hot water and home heating without interruption. The technology Read more
Simultaneous Delivery of Domestic Hot Water and Central Heating
Rinnai America Corporation has expanded its boiler presence in North America and has launched its new I-Series Boiler for the residential market. The I-Series Boiler has a unique advantage to homeowners with the ability to simultaneously deliver hot water and home heating without interruption. The technology also includes an innovative bypass servo valve, which enables precise control of the hot water temperature. The I-Series Boiler is available in both combi and heat-only models and comes standard with multi-zone heating control.
Comfort & Convenience
- Simultaneous delivery of hot water and home heating without disruption
- Servo based by-pass control for precision domestic hot water (DHW) temperature control
- Multiple heating zones possible
I-Series Operational Performance
- Optimal Performance
- 95% AFUE Efficiency
- High volume hot water production
- Outdoor reset to optimize home heating performance
I-Series Easy Installation
- Flexible Installation
- Compact design
- Versatile venting options
- Easy parameter settings
- Natural gas (NG) with Propane gas (LP) conversion kit included
The boiler will be available starting July 2019, just in time for the upcoming heating season, and pre-orders are currently being accepted. www.rinnai.us/i-series-boiler.
A. O. Smith (www.hotwater.com) has announced the launch of the Cyclone® LV, a large volume commercial water heater which rounds out the company’s industry-leading Cyclone family of high-efficiency gas products. A. O. Smith created the LV model to serve the needs of facilities that require large storage for jobs with critical load requirements. The Cyclone Read more
A. O. Smith (www.hotwater.com) has announced the launch of the Cyclone® LV, a large volume commercial water heater which rounds out the company’s industry-leading Cyclone family of high-efficiency gas products.
A. O. Smith created the LV model to serve the needs of facilities that require large storage for jobs with critical load requirements. The Cyclone LV model’s modulating process adjusts the burner’s firing rate to a specific demand, which allows for a highly efficient performance of up to 96% thermal efficiency while dramatically lowering operating costs. Available in 220- and 250-gallon capacities, these units allow engineers to specify two Cyclone LV units where they would have previously needed four Cyclone Mxi® units.
“The Cyclone family revolutionized the market in 1996 and provided innovation that we continue to build on today,” said Matt Schulz, senior product manager for commercial new products at A. O. Smith. “Cyclone LV models combine popular BTU inputs with new larger storage capacity. With the larger storage capacity a single LV unit can be used in place of multiple standard tanks freeing up space.”
Cyclone LV products feature advanced electronic control with built-in diagnostics and free iCOMM™ remote monitoring. LV models are designed for maneuverability and ease of installation due to their lightweight design.
Sleek and modern, the conveniently located shelves let you keep connected when nature calls Huntington Beach, Calif. — In our digital world, the cell phone is today’s newspaper or magazine. Dezi® Home, a lifestyle brand that seeks to innovate and improve the design and function of everyday products, introduces a selection of shelved paper holders Read more
Sleek and modern, the conveniently located shelves let you keep connected when nature calls
Huntington Beach, Calif. — In our digital world, the cell phone is today’s newspaper or magazine. Dezi® Home, a lifestyle brand that seeks to innovate and improve the design and function of everyday products, introduces a selection of shelved paper holders. Besides holding sanitary paper, the holders do double duty offering a sanitary place to put smartphones and other small items when you’re in the bathroom, as shown in this video from Dezi Home.
“In today’s digital world, phones go with us everywhere, even into to the bathroom when nature’s the one making the call,” says Noah Taft, Co-Founder of Dezi Home. “Our clever shelf design offers a convenient resting spot for a phone, so it remains safe and dry, if you catch my drift,” quips Taft.
Besides smartphones, the Dezi shelf design is an ideal spot to keep tablets, keys, wallets, handbags, or other small items. It’s an especially helpful place to rest flushable wet naps, a staple in many bathrooms today. Moreover, choice of three different styles—Harmoni Series shelf with elegant frosted glass, Harmoni Series shelf with sleek standard metal shelf, and the Simpliciti Series with a double paper holder—allows homeowners and designers to carry their design vision throughout the bath.
Just like all Dezi Home bath accessories, the paper holder/ shelf combinations come in five decorative finishes including Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Old World Bronze, and Matte Black. The sleek and modern design perfectly coordinates with all Dezi Home bath accessories for a completely coordinated look in the bath.
Pricing for the paper holder with shelf starts at $179 for the Harmoni Paper Holder with Metal Shelf in Polished Chrome. All products ship from the Dezi Home factory in Huntington Beach, California.
For more information about Dezi Home, call 1-844-822-DEZI (3394), or visit DeziHome.com.