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Liberty Pumps introduces NightEye^TM wireless enabled products. The app and cloud-based system designed by Liberty Pumps allows internet connection of a pump via the home’s wireless router and provides alarm and other performance information to your mobile device. The NightEye^TM system sends information via text, email and push notifications, to up to 4 different address/phone numbers – anywhere in the world. NightEye^TM connected products include the ALM-EYE series indoor pump alarm, 442 battery backup pump systems and the SumpJet® water powered backup pump. The system is easy to use and setup – all through your portable device. No need to log into a computer. Simply download the app, register the device and connect to the equipment using BlinkUp^TM technology. The NightEye^TM app is a free download and is compatible with Apple® iOS and Android® devices. There are no subscription or service fees for use of the NightEye^TM system. For more information visit www.libertypumps.com/nighteye or look for Liberty products with the NightEye^TM logo.

Milwaukee Tool continues to rapidly expand their Layout and Measurement offering with the introduction of Open-Reel and Closed-Reel Long Tapes. Designed from the ground-up to address common user frustrations with long tapes currently available on the market, the new Milwaukee Long Tapes provide ultimate durability and accuracy.

“One of the most frequent concerns with today’s long tapes is their tendency to jam during use due to debris on the blade being taken up into the mechanism. This causes long tapes to fail prematurely, which contributes to downtime on the jobsite,” said Brandon Miller, Group Marketing Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “Our industry-first, patent-pending Grime Guard™ blade cleaning system features a wiper that keeps dirt, mud, and other jobsite contaminants out of the housing and internal components of the long tape as its reeled in – providing a much longer life for the tool.”

To survive the demands of the jobsite, both 100ft and 300ft Open Reel Long Tapes include reinforced metal handles and a 3:1 planetary metal gear system that distributes force evenly, and puts less stress on internal components to prolong life. Exclusive to the Open Reel Long Tapes is a proprietary blade manufacturing process that combines a steel blade with extruded nylon coating. This design provides 50% less stretch for best-in-class accuracy and blade durability resulting in up to 10X longer blade life. The 100ft Closed Reel Long Tape is constructed of a durable metal frame housing to help protect the tool from drops.

Available in November 2016, the new measuring wheels confirm Milwaukee’s unrelenting commitment to providing solutions that solve key industry frustrations, while increasing jobsite productivity.

Open Reel Long Tape Options

100ft Open Reel Long Tape               48-22-5201 ($29.99)

300ft Open Reel Long Tape               48-22-5230 ($49.99)

*30M and 100M Open Reel also available

Closed Reel Long Tape Options

100ft Closed Reel Long Tape             48-22-5101 ($19.99)

*30M Closed Reel also available

On October 6, at Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, manufacturers’ representative firm Hollabaugh Brothers & Associates brought together 100 specifying engineers and facility managers to experience the broad range of Watts products, integrated system solutions, and design resources. Themed “Your Connection to Innovative Water Solutions,” the event also offered three CEU courses – on rainwater harvesting, digital mixing technology, and the use of automatic control valves (ACVs) in commercial high-rise buildings.

“As event co-hosts, we enjoyed the opportunity to talk with guests about Watts technologies and solutions specifically designed to support the design and management of plumbing systems in commercial and institutional buildings,” said Andrew Windsor, Watts Senior Vice President, Sales. “And we affirmed our commitment to providing the technical resources, training, and tools they need to keep pace with rapidly changing technologies.”

Watts presented solutions that meet drainage, acid waste removal, water filtration, flow control, rainwater harvesting, and other critical plumbing requirements and gained insight into some of the biggest challenges specifying engineers and facility managers are facing. Armed with new knowledge, they will be prepared to choose the best possible solutions for their system design and management needs.

About Watts Water Technologies

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a world leader in the manufacture of innovative products to control the efficiency, safety, and quality of water within residential, commercial, and institutional applications. The company’s expertise in a wide variety of water technologies makes it a comprehensive supplier to the water industry. For more information, visit www.wattswater.com. 

About Hollabaugh Brothers & Associates

Hollabaugh Brothers & Associates is a stocking manufacturers’ representative for the wholesale plumbing and HVAC industries in the Pacific Northwest. The firm has supplied contractors, builders, and wholesalers with the finest products since 1945. Hollabaugh has represented Watts products for 35 years. For more information, visit http://hbarep.com.

BrassCraft® Safety+PLUS® excess flow valves and connectors incorporate state-of-the-art technology with precision engineering, providing an advanced solution to homeowners that helps protect against gas related fires and explosions. In the event of a gas line rupture or disconnect, the Safety+PLUS® valve automatically activates to restrict gas flow at the appliance. This immediate action helps avert the potential for a hazardous buildup of gas in the home. Gas flow is controlled at the appliance where the rupture occurred; the rest of the home’s system will continue to function. The valve will remain activated until the gas line is properly repaired. Once repaired, the Safety+PLUS® valve automatically resets to restore normal gas flow to the appliance.

Safety+PLUS Advantage® gas connectors combine excess flow technology with the advanced corrosion resistance of the ProCoat® polymer coating, to provide a safer connector for your home. The coating effectively protects the connector from prolonged exposure to most harsh household chemicals that can cause deterioration and pinhole leaks.

For more information on BrassCraft’s gas supplies, go to: http://www.brasscraft.com/products.aspx?id=5

And to help with home maintenance, BrassCraft Manufacturing Co. through its Cobra® Tools brand also provides products to help maintain dryer lint traps, refrigerator coils and dryer vents. Maintenance of home appliances is essential for top performance and fire prevention.

For more information about home maintenance products, go to: http://www.cobraus.com/Products.aspx?Id=1011