The latest RIDGID® tools designed to simplify plumbing, heating and cooling projects will be available for demo at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association CONNECT Conference and Tradeshow, Oct.19-21, in San Antonio, Texas. “From our newest pressing tools to our recently launched STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle, each product has been created to enable tradespeople to complete projects more Read more
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The latest RIDGID® tools designed to simplify plumbing, heating and cooling projects will be available for demo at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association CONNECT Conference and Tradeshow, Oct.19-21, in San Antonio, Texas.
“From our newest pressing tools to our recently launched STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle, each product has been created to enable tradespeople to complete projects more efficiently and with less effort,” said Christopher Burton, RIDGID Global Director of Brand Management. “Our tools are used in demanding settings and we’re proud to provide tools that get jobs done in less time without sacrificing quality.”
Show attendees have the opportunity to participate in hands-on tool demos, talk to product managers, enter giveaways and be one of the first to get a 2017 Commemorative Limited Edition RIDGID Calendar. Products being featured in the RIDGID booth include:
- STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle
The STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle securely grips plastic pipe from 3″ – 8″ allowing force to be applied confidently in all directions simplifying the installation and maintenance of large diameter plastic piping applications. - Telescoping Basin Wrench
The Telescoping Basin Wrench incorporates a built-in LED light to illuminate dark, tight spaces and make under-sink applications easier to complete. - RP 340 Press Tool
The RP 340 Press Tool offers a smaller, lighter option for joining copper and stainless steel tubing 1⁄2” to 4” in diameter and PEX tubing and black iron pipe 1⁄2” to 2” in diameter. - RP 210-B Press Tool
The RP 210-B Press Tool is a fast and reliable way to join copper, stainless steel, PEX and multilayer fittings. This light and compact tool works great for professionals to connect 1⁄2″ to 11⁄4″ tubing. - Faucet and Sink Installer
The Faucet and Sink Installer is a multipurpose under-sink plumbing tool used to fasten and remove plastic basin nuts, supply line nuts, along with 7/8″ and 1″ hex nuts. Its extra-long construction makes it ideal for hard to reach applications.
Stop by the RIDGID booth (#200) at CONNECT 2016, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for exclusive show coverage, or learn more at www.RIDGID.com.
New ProPEX® offering allows even more opportunities to transition to PEX in commercial piping applications.Apple Valley, Minn., Oct. 18, 2016 — Targeted for commercial hydronic heating and cooling systems, Uponor North America (Uponor) is now offering code-listed, commercial-grade, ProPEX® brass transition fittings in sizes from ½” to 2″.”Using these new brass transition fittings with Uponor’s Read more
New ProPEX® offering allows even more opportunities to transition to PEX in commercial piping applications.Apple Valley, Minn., Oct. 18, 2016 — Targeted for commercial hydronic heating and cooling systems, Uponor North America (Uponor) is now offering code-listed, commercial-grade, ProPEX® brass transition fittings in sizes from ½” to 2″.”Using these new brass transition fittings with Uponor’s Wirsbo hePEX™ oxygen-barrier pipe is a very durable, cost-effective solution for transporting water to HVAC terminal units,” says Mark Hudoba, director, Heating and Cooling at Uponor.The complete offering, which is manufactured from high-quality, C36000 brass, includes 31 transition fittings that convert ProPEX connections to male thread, female thread, copper tubing sweat, copper fitting sweat and copper fitting press. Note that because these are C36000 brass fittings, they are not for potable applications.
Source: Uponor offers new brass transition fittings for hydronic piping systems
The Solution to a Major Problem Lurking in Hydronic Heating Systems As the popularity of high-performance circulators and boilers increases, the very characteristics that are responsible for that increased level of performance are bringing a new problem to the forefront: iron oxide sludge, also called magnetite. This black sludge, an unavoidable result of oxidation inside untreated Read more
The Solution to a Major Problem Lurking in Hydronic Heating Systems
As the popularity of high-performance circulators and boilers increases, the very characteristics that are responsible for that increased level of performance are bringing a new problem to the forefront: iron oxide sludge, also called magnetite. This black sludge, an unavoidable result of oxidation inside untreated hydronic systems, is wreaking havoc in the form of expensive breakdowns and repairs.
To combat the problem, ADEY, a U.K.-based company launched in 2003, is bringing its proven solution to North America. ADEY’s MagnaClean Professional2™ features a unique, patented magnetic and non-magnetic filtration system that, within minutes of installation, begins to capture and remove virtually all of the suspended iron oxide that collects in hydronic heating systems.
Designed for ¾-inch copper and 1-inch NPT iron pipework, the MagnaClean Professional2 is ideal for residential applications. The MagnaClean Professional2 is a compact unit that is easily fitted on the return pipe to the boiler/circulator, via rapid-fit connectors. It can be installed in minutes, and can be serviced even faster, due to the unit’s quick-release trigger, low-profile drain valve, and built-in air vent.
By removing magnetic and non-magnetic debris, MagnaClean Professional2 not only extends the operational life of the hydronic system, but also offers benefits that save money and time for installers and homeowners.
At their annual Manufacturers Representative National Sales Meeting in Memphis, TN, Milwaukee Tool recognized several agencies and individuals for outstanding achievement within the PHVAC channel. Award recipients were measured on a number of criteria including consistent year-over-year sales growth and product knowledge/training, as well as promotional and merchandising executions that maximize and accelerate profitable wholesaler Read more
At their annual Manufacturers Representative National Sales Meeting in Memphis, TN, Milwaukee Tool recognized several agencies and individuals for outstanding achievement within the PHVAC channel.
Award recipients were measured on a number of criteria including consistent year-over-year sales growth and product knowledge/training, as well as promotional and merchandising executions that maximize and accelerate profitable wholesaler sell through.
“We are relentlessly committed to leading in this industry by delivering the most robust new solutions with disruptive innovation and best-in-class performance to enhance end-user productivity,” said Gene Wilson Vice President Plumbing & HVAC Channels for Milwaukee Tool. “We are proud to partner with Manufacturer Reps that clearly understand and share this vision.”
Milwaukee would like to once again congratulate the following recipients for demonstrating the ability to communicate Milwaukee’s commitment to the PHVAC contractor and their preferred distribution, the PHVAC wholesaler.
- Agency of the Year: Summit Sales Inc. (Covering Kansas, Missouri)
- Power Tool Accessory Agency of the Year: Mitchell Enterprises (Covering Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma in HVAC)
- Sales Person of the Year: Marty McNee, Summit Sales Incorporated (Covering St. Louis)
- Power Tool Accessory Sales Person of the Year: Lauren Butler, TM Sales Inc.(Covering Denver and Colorado)
- Inside Sales Person of the Year: Jennifer Austin, Marsh & Moore Inc.(Covering Florida)
- Special Recognition Award: Jared Mullen, AH Deveney, for his dedication to Milwaukee Tool
Geberit’s new award winning Sigma70 dual-flush actuators feature smooth, seamless surfaces and rimless design that seems to float on the wall. Combining visual elegance with efficient operation, the Sigma70 can open up entirely new design possibilities for designers and architects by offering “the personal touch” in actuator design with an unlimited range of unique cover Read more
Geberit’s new award winning Sigma70 dual-flush actuators feature smooth, seamless surfaces and rimless design that seems to float on the wall. Combining visual elegance with efficient operation, the Sigma70 can open up entirely new design possibilities for designers and architects by offering “the personal touch” in actuator design with an unlimited range of unique cover materials and designs.
To add or change the actuator cover, simply affix a rigid backer or material to the mounting bracket, tape and compress. The seamless Sigma70s are also available in easily-cleaned stainless steel and glass finishes.
Geberit’s ingenious smooth pneumatic actuator with “light touch” operation is supported by a servo lifter that acts like a rocker switch: touch on the left side to flush solids and on the right to flush liquids. Pneumatic-assist activation means the water-saving dual-flush Sigma70 operates with the lightest pressure. The corresponding Geberit system is available for 2×4 and 2×6 installations.
“We’re proud to have the Sigma70 chosen as an award winner by iF-product design award and Design Plus,” says Peter Christofferson, Marketing Services Manager for Geberit.