Geberit Type 01, Type 10, and Type 70 pneumatic flush buttons allow bathroom designers to position flush activation anywhere within a 5.5 ft radius of the concealed tank. In special construction situations requiring enhanced user comfort and accessibility, a Geberit remote flush is the optimal solution. Geberit flush buttons can be installed in bathroom furniture Read more
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Geberit Type 01, Type 10, and Type 70 pneumatic flush buttons allow bathroom designers to position flush activation anywhere within a 5.5 ft radius of the concealed tank. In special construction situations requiring enhanced user comfort and accessibility, a Geberit remote flush is the optimal solution. Geberit flush buttons can be installed in bathroom furniture and solid wall or drywall construction. Geberit remote buttons are available in dual-flush and single-flush models and in a variety of sizes, colors, materials and finishes. Special collars and cover plates are available to conceal the flush opening and give a sleek look to the final installation. “The pneumatics of the Geberit remote flush buttons are stress tested for years. A gentle touch is all it takes to activate a Geberit flush button, thanks to the hydraulic servo lifter,” says Ronn Jefferson, Product Manager for Geberit North America. “Geberit remote flush buttons are perfect when a bathroom layout calls for actuation in a different location. That’s especially important when reaching behind to flush is difficult or even painful for the user.”
For more information on the Geberit’s remote flush buttons download the The Choice is Yours brochure at http://www.geberitnorthamerica.com/media/local_media/_imported/brochures/GNA7181.pdf or call 800-566-2100 to request a copy.
The Geberit Group is an integrated, global company and European leader in the field of sanitary products, headquartered in Switzerland. Geberit maintains a strong local presence on most continents, including North America, providing concealed systems for wall-hung and floor-mounted toilets and fixtures. Geberit systems improve the look of any bathroom by hiding unsightly plumbing hardware. Replacing a standard toilet with the Geberit system results in more usable space, improved hygiene and better accessibility. The unique dual-flush valve saves water and is practically maintenance free. Geberit also offers cable-controlled bath waste and overflows in a variety of designer finishes. Critical working parts are outside the waterway, ensuring years of trouble-free operation. With 35 production facilities and more than 12,000 employees in over 40 countries, Geberit generated net sales of CHF 2.6 billion in 2015. The Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange; since 2012, the Geberit share has been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index).
Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its leadership in performance-driven solutions with the introduction of the M18™/M12™ Wireless Jobsite Speaker. Without compromise, the new speaker provides unmatched premium quality sound and jobsite durability. It is compatible with both the M18™ and M12™ Systems, providing added versatility to users on either system. Designed with six full-range speakers Read more
Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its leadership in performance-driven solutions with the introduction of the M18™/M12™ Wireless Jobsite Speaker. Without compromise, the new speaker provides unmatched premium quality sound and jobsite durability. It is compatible with both the M18™ and M12™ Systems, providing added versatility to users on either system.
Designed with six full-range speakers, the new Wireless Jobsite Speaker is unmatched in clarity of sound, from booming bass to sharp high frequencies, that make it the industry’s loudest and clearest sound system on or off the jobsite. Paired with a 40W dual-channel digital amplifier, the Speaker produces the loudest volume to fill any jobsite with stereo-quality sound. From up to 100 ft away, users can stream high definition music wirelessly via Bluetooth® connection from any electronic device.
Powered by Milwaukee’s revolutionary M18™ and M12™ REDLITHIUM™ Batteries, the M18™/M12™ Wireless Jobsite Speaker can stream music for up to 16 hours on one charge of an M18™ REDLITHIUM™ Battery or 8.5 hours on an M12™ REDLITHIUM™ Battery and is compatible with both M18™ and M12™ Systems, now comprised of more than 200 tools. It can also be run off of AC power.
Backed by legendary Milwaukee® durability, the new Speaker is designed with a reinforced honeycomb grill, as well as impact resistant side caps and roll cage to protect the internal components and allow it to withstand tough conditions including drops and impacts. With an IP54 rating, the Speaker can also withstand water and debris without sacrificing sound quality.
Weighing less than 6 pounds, the Speaker is designed with an integrated handle on the right side so it can be transported nearly anywhere. Additional features include an integrated 2.1 Amp USB port for rapid charging most portable electronic devices.
Available in January 2017, the new M18™/M12™ Wireless Jobsite Speaker is a true testament to Milwaukee’s focus on the user and investment in technology that pushes what’s possible in power, productivity, and portability.
Specifications:
M18™/M12™ Wireless Jobsite Speaker (2891-20)
Bluetooth® Compatible: Yes
Bluetooth® Range: 100 ft
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.28%
Amplifier: 40W, (2) 20W channels
High Definition Mid-Woofers: 2
High Range Tweeters: 2
Passive Radiators: 2
USB Charger Output: 2.1 Amp
Aux In Port (Cable not included)
Length: 14”
Weight: 5.25 lbs
*Compatibility: All M18™ REDLITHIUM™ and M12™ REDLITHIUM™ Batteries
*Batteries sold separately
About Milwaukee Tool
Since the company began in 1924, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in both durability and performance by providing the best in professional, heavy-duty tools and accessories. With an unwavering commitment to the trades, Milwaukee continues to lead with a focus on providing innovative, trade-specific solutions. Whether it is through their leadership in LITHIUM-ION technology, as seen in the M12™, M18™ & M28™ Systems, time-saving accessories or innovative hand tool products, Milwaukee is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced solutions for the trades that offer increased productivity and unmatched durability. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.
Copper press systems have become commonplace on the job but the piping systems have expanded recently to include stainless steel piping and fittings along with fittings engineered specifically for iron pipe. As the systems have expanded so have the tool offerings by multiple manufacturers. Milwaukee entered the press tool market in 2013 with the first Read more
Copper press systems have become commonplace on the job but the piping systems have expanded recently to include stainless steel piping and fittings along with fittings engineered specifically for iron pipe. As the systems have expanded so have the tool offerings by multiple manufacturers.
Milwaukee entered the press tool market in 2013 with the first generation of M12 and M18 Force Logic press tools. 12v & 18v offering the first inline design by a major tool manufacturer available at the time. Others would soon follow with similar designs. I have owned both corded and cordless models from Ridgid and Milwaukee. My first press tools were the pistol grip type and my most recent purchase (2014) was the M12 inline design.
Last week I took delivery of the newest press tool available. The Milwaukee M18 Force Logic press tool kit [2773-22] is the first tool available with a brushless motor system.
The significance of brushless design for a press tool is high. As we’ve experienced with multiple tools already built with brushless technology smaller physical designs and faster, more powerful performance ratings are now the norm. The case here is very much the same. The new M18 press tool is not only smaller and lighter but the performance ratings published by Milwaukee are faster and longer [presses per battery charge cycle]. From using it now on two boiler change-outs its been my opinion that this is the fastest cordless press tool I’ve ever used. I’ve likely pressed 50-75 joints and have been running the new 9ah battery pack from an initial full charge and have not had to recharge. The current battery charge, according to the indicator lights is about 50% or more.
The new brushless M18 tool is capable of handling up to and including 4” on Viega’s stainless system (ProPress XL-S), and up to and including 1” on Grinnell’s stainless system (Stainless Steel G-Press). Up to and including 2” on MegaPress. The 2773-22 kit will require additional jaw sets for stainless and MegaPress. As mentioned, the kit includes copper jaws up to 2″.
When asked if competitor press jaws are compatible with the M18 tool a Milwaukee design engineer responded with a “Yes, you can use competitive jaws with the tool”.
 
When you’re on the job, you want your Oakley sunglasses to be handy — and you want them to be safe. Checking blueprints or scrutinizing permit paperwork? Better have those reading glasses somewhere you can find them! Construction sites are hard on anything delicate or fragile — especially prescription lenses. We’ve all lost a pair Read more
When you’re on the job, you want your Oakley sunglasses to be handy — and you want them to be safe. Checking blueprints or scrutinizing permit paperwork? Better have those reading glasses somewhere you can find them!
Construction sites are hard on anything delicate or fragile — especially prescription lenses. We’ve all lost a pair of glasses from a shirt pocket when we leaned over just a bit too far… Or ground our teeth in frustration when a pair of really nice frames gets snagged and pulled apart. And lost? We believe every new building in the country sits on a foundation of misplaced tools, missing paperwork, and lost glasses.
According to the Vision Council of America, about 64% of adults wear prescription eyeglasses. According to informal polls, 100% of them have lost at least one pair. When you’re on the job, lost lenses can be more than just an inconvenience. Many construction professionals we’ve spoken to routinely carry at least two pairs of prescription eyeglasses — because they fully expect to lose one.
Inventor F. Thomas Godart realized the scope of this problem personally while working on new construction sites in South Florida. After the eighth or ninth pair of glasses fell out of his pocket, or off his shirt, or slipped off his head and vanished for all time, he’d had enough. He wanted to offer the world an answer, not just for lost eyeglasses, but also to protect against scratches and breaks.
After years of studying commercially-available glasses cases and testing them to destruction, Tom engineered the perfect solution to keep his glasses where they belonged. He added integrated BlueTooth technology and a GPS locator beacon for an additional level of security. He hasn’t managed to lose a single pair of glasses since.
After several years of real-world stress testing, Godart’s invention is ready to solve the lost-and-damaged-eyeglasses problem so many of us face.
He calls it EyeCarry.
EyeCarry is much more than an eyeglasses case — it’s a portable bodyguard for your prescription lenses that calls for help if you try to lose them. The integrated Gator Clip stays attached to your belt even after a fall off a roof (fortunately, the roofer only had minor bruises). EyeCarry pings your smartphone via BlueTooth if you get more than 100 feet away, like when you get an important call and start to drive off the work site.
Features
- Bluetooth-enabled case pings your phone if you’re more than 100 feet (30 m) away
- Gator Clip clasps your belt or purse strap and keeps EyeCarry secure
- GPS-powered find-my-glasses feature saves time and headaches
- Rugged yet refined, stylish enough for the boardroom
- Nearly universal fit (suitable for most styles worn today)
Just think how much more work you’ll get done knowing you’ll never misplace or lose your glasses. You’ll never have to squint at a contract or a work order without being able to see clearly. You won’t waste half an hour you really don’t have digging through tool belts or searching the floorboards of your vehicle for a pair of wayward glasses. You won’t walk past another slapdash installation job without noticing — not when EyeCarry’s at your side.
EyeCarry is available in a rainbow of colors chosen to blend in with your gear:
- Caviar
- Saddle
- Sapphire
- Slate
- Praline
Save your glasses (and your sanity) for a fraction of the price of a trip to the optometrist. Check out www.eyecarry.com today! Stop looking. Start seeing.
The new FLEXVOLT system from Dewalt has opened up a whole new line of tools and possibilities for the pro contractor looking to get more done in less time. We’ve had a few of the FLEXVOLT tools at work in our shop and in the hands of the ProStaff team for a couple months now Read more
The new FLEXVOLT system from Dewalt has opened up a whole new line of tools and possibilities for the pro contractor looking to get more done in less time. We’ve had a few of the FLEXVOLT tools at work in our shop and in the hands of the ProStaff team for a couple months now and continue to be impressed. The latest is the DCB1800 Portable Power Station.
The power station is a combination 4-bank parallel battery charger and DC power inverter capable of providing 1800 watts continuous power at 15A with a peak power rating of 3600 watts 120v. That’s some serious power, this thing is sick.
There are a still a lot of tools on the job that haven’t lent well to cordless technology yet. Core drills, large demo hammers, compressors and various saws. Add to that the many contractors still using corded tools where upgrades either haven’t been in the budget or replacement of a perfectly good tool is unwarranted and you’ve got the need for portable power.
The DCB1800 power station is a portable generator running off (4) 20v MAX batteries, not a gas engine so indoor use is not a problem. The inverter is silent in comparison to any other portable power solution as well making it a non-factor where noise is a obstacle to getting the job done. This is a gamechanger for those looking to knock out some punch list items at the end of the job or quickly get in and out to complete a task with a corded tool when cordless isn’t available.
I wanted to get an idea of how much power this thing has so I loaded it up with (1) FLEXVOLT 20/60v MAX pack and (3) 20v MAX batteries, all new and fully charged and plugged my DW734 thickness planer in to it. I ran (14) 2×8 Fir boards thru the planer before losing power supply. The low power indicator lights started flashing after 10 boards, giving me four more complete before shutting down. That’s 112 feet of planing 2×8’s! I’d imagine ripping some plywood for backing or chipping with a rotary hammer for 20-30 minutes is within reach with a power supply like that. I’ll be putting this to the test on the job soon so stay tuned, for now check out video proof of my test: