A first in the PEX industry, Uponor’s AquaSAFE™ residential fire sprinkler system is now approved for use in exposed applications. Uponor’s listing to UL 1821, Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service, now approves (with certain limitations) the use of flexible Uponor AquaPEX® tubing and ProPEX® expansion fittings in unfinished basements with dimensional Read more
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A first in the PEX industry, Uponor’s AquaSAFE™ residential fire sprinkler system is now approved for use in exposed applications. Uponor’s listing to UL 1821, Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service, now approves (with certain limitations) the use of flexible Uponor AquaPEX® tubing and ProPEX® expansion fittings in unfinished basements with dimensional lumber, engineered wood or wood I-joists in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D standard.
“Many builders are now installing fire sprinklers to address the International Residential Code requirements for protection of lightweight construction,” says Eric Skare , product manager, fire safety. “with this new listing, an uponor aquasafe system now provides the ideal solution for these unfinished basement applications.”
Uponor AquaSAFE systems can be installed in multipurpose (combined cold-water plumbing and fire sprinklers) or standalone (fire sprinklers only) configurations, providing flexibility in design and ease of installation.
“This listing further solidifies Uponor’s commitment to the fire sprinkler industry, and we will continue to explore opportunities that will allow us to offer residential fire sprinklers as a viable life-safety solution for homeowners and homebuilders,” says Skare.
John Guest® USA has introduced new additions to its Speedfit® advanced push-fit fitting system. The new additions bolster an already full line of engineered plastic fitting products for use in plumbing systems and water treatment. New CTS fittings have been specifically designed for Plumbing, Plumbing Repair and Remodel however, they are also suitable for applications Read more
John Guest® USA has introduced new additions to its Speedfit® advanced push-fit fitting system. The new additions bolster an already full line of engineered plastic fitting products for use in plumbing systems and water treatment.
New CTS fittings have been specifically designed for Plumbing, Plumbing Repair and Remodel however, they are also suitable for applications in Water Filtration.
The Speedfit® new additions are easy to install without the need for any tools. Speedfit’s unique patented Lock & Twist® technology featuring a collet with stainless steel gripping teeth and an EPDM O-ring ensures leak free connections.
Fittings are IAPMO approved, NSF Certified and can be used with Copper, CPVC or PEX pipe.
New fittings are available in the following sizes and configurations:
- 3/8” CTS Union
- 3/8” CTS x 1/2” NPT Male
- 3/8” CTS Tee
- 3/8” CTS Elbow
For more information on the full line of John Guest Speedfit products for water treatment applications, visit www.johnguest.com, for plumbing applications visit www.jgspeedfit.com.
Watts announced Series LFB6080G2 full-port, 2-piece, lead free ball valves. The forged bronze valves, which comply with the Buy American Act, are designed for use in hospitals, schools, high-rise buildings, food processing plants and other commercial and industrial applications. Their full-port design and solid ball provide maximum flow capacity and minimal pressure drop. For more Read more
Watts announced Series LFB6080G2 full-port, 2-piece, lead free ball valves. The forged bronze valves, which comply with the Buy American Act, are designed for use in hospitals, schools, high-rise buildings, food processing plants and other commercial and industrial applications. Their full-port design and solid ball provide maximum flow capacity and minimal pressure drop.
For more information visit Watts.com.
aquatechnik North America is pleased to announce that NSF International has confirmed certification of aquatechnik polypropylene fusion pipe for NSF / ANSI Standard 14, covering its “plastic piping system components and related material.” The aquatechnik NSF certification listing may be found at: http://info.nsf.org/Certified/Plumbing/Listings.asp?CompanyName=aquatechnik& Since 1985, aquatechnik has been at the forefront of manufacturing the highest quality of Read more
aquatechnik North America is pleased to announce that NSF International has confirmed certification of aquatechnik polypropylene fusion pipe for NSF / ANSI Standard 14, covering its “plastic piping system components and related material.” The aquatechnik NSF certification listing may be found at: http://info.nsf.org/Certified/Plumbing/Listings.asp?CompanyName=aquatechnik&
Since 1985, aquatechnik has been at the forefront of manufacturing the highest quality of polypropylene heat fusion welding pipe and fittings for multiple fluid handling systems. Today, the firm’s manufacturing plant in Magnano, Italy produces a full range of fusion pipe and fitting solutions for export to a growing number of countries world-wide where aquatechnik fusion pipe is available – now including Canada, the United States and Mexico. Learn more at aquatechnikNA.com
The NSF / ANSI 14 certification is an important step forward for the growing aquatechnik North America distribution network, which is now able to market the certified product. Testing is under way for NSF / ANSI 61 covering “drinking water system components;” aquatechnik certification for that standard is expected in the next month.
All major plumbing codes are now requiring that plastic piping products comply with NSF/ANSI Standard 14. The International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code and National Standard Plumbing Code have required compliance with NSF/ANSI Standard 14 for many years, and now the Uniform Plumbing Code also requires NSF/ANSI 14 compliance for plastic pipe and fittings, raising the bar on quality for plastic piping products throughout North America.
The lightweight Sewerooter T-3™ from General Pipe Cleaners packs the power, portability, and capacity to clear clogs from 2″ to 4″ diameter lines up to 100 feet long. Optimized for inside work, the Sewerooter T-3 features a fold down handle and tough, reinforced tubular frame on big 10″ wheels for easy transport to and from Read more
The lightweight Sewerooter T-3™ from General Pipe Cleaners packs the power, portability, and capacity to clear clogs from 2″ to 4″ diameter lines up to 100 feet long.
Optimized for inside work, the Sewerooter T-3 features a fold down handle and tough, reinforced tubular frame on big 10″ wheels for easy transport to and from the job.
Especially effective on tough blockages, the labor-saving Power Cable Feed provides maximum feed control of 1/2″ or 3/8″ cable. The accompanying Guide Tube and optional extensions prevent cable whipping and kinking.
Powered by a heavy duty 1/3 hp capacitor-type motor with thermal overload protection, the Sewerooter T-3 sports a rugged powder coated metal drum with a capacity of 100′ of 1/2″ Flexicore® cable. Quick and easy to remove, the design features an inner drum to prevent cable tangling under load.
Heavy duty wire tightly coiled around 49-strand aircraft-type wire rope, Flexicore® cable offers unequalled strength – and the right amount of Flexibility. It’s so tough that it carries a one-year warranty against defect or breakage – the best warranty in the business.
For details contact the Drain Brains® at General Pipe Cleaners at 800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300, or visit www.drainbrain.com.