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Watts RD-700 epoxy-coated cast iron dual outlet roof drain/overflow combination accomplishes primary and overflow drainage in a single roof penetration. Its unique design requires only half the total roof penetration competitive drains demand. With drain and overflow capability combined in one drain, the RD-700 dramatically streamlines installation, saving time and labor.

The RD-700 has a flashing clamp, an integral gravel stop, and a 4-in. (102mm) high internal overflow standpipe. It also has a secured ductile iron dome and no hub outlets.

Milwaukee Tool continues to expand their Hand Tool offering and INKZALL™ Jobsite Marking Solutions with the new INKZALL™ Liquid Paint Markers.  Like all Milwaukee INKZALL™ markers, named for their ability to write through dusty, wet or oily surfaces, these new products are designed for the toughest of jobsite surfaces. Specifically, the INKZALL™ Liquid Paint Markers are optimized for darker jobsite surfaces such as black pipe and structural steel, with extreme temperature (up to 300°F) and weather exposure.

INKZALL™ Jobsite Markers have set a new industry standard for marking tool performance on the jobsite. The INKZALL™ Liquid Paint Markers raise the bar once again by featuring high performance paint and wear-resistant acrylic tips for writing on the dirtiest, hottest and roughest of surfaces. The high performance paint also creates the longest lasting marks that are both water and UV resistant. Furthermore, the optimized proprietary paint has an industry-best 10 second drying time to reduce smearing markings.

For added user convenience, the INKZALL™ Liquid Paint Markers are designed with a textured barrel that makes the markers easy to use when wearing gloves, and an anti-roll design prevents rolling around on work surfaces. Available colors include white, yellow, black, red, green, blue and orange.

In addition to the launch of the new liquid paint solutions, Milwaukee will also introduce metallic silver and gold markers to its current INKZALL™ lineup. All Milwaukee INKZALL™ solutions were designed from the ground up with the professional tradesman in mind.

INKZALL™ Liquid Paint Marker Model Options
48-22-3712      1PK INKZALL™ White Paint Marker
48-22-3722      1PK INKZALL™ Yellow Paint Marker
48-22-3711      (12) INKZALL™ White Paint Marker
48-22-3721      (12) INKZALL™ Yellow Paint Marker
48-22-3731      (12) INKZALL™ Black Paint Marker – Coming in May
48-22-3741      (12) INKZALL™ Red Paint Marker – Coming in May
48-22-3751      (12) INKZALL™ Green Paint Marker – Coming in May
48-22-3761      (12) INKZALL™ Blue Paint Marker – Coming in May
48-22-3771      (12) INKZALL™ Orange Paint Marker – Coming in May

INKZALL™ Metallic Fine Point Marker Model Options
48-22-3121      2PK INKZALL™ Silver Fine Point Markers
48-22-3122      2PK INKZALL™ Gold Fine Point Markers
48-22-3123      2PK INKZALL™ Silver/Gold Fine Point Markers

Webstone is proud to announce that many of its exclusive products are now compatible with any PP-R or PP-RCT piping system. These new BLUE PP-R Pro™ products include ball valves, The Isolator^®, The Isolator w/ Multi-Function Drain and the Pro-Pal^® Ball Drain™. All valves are manufactured with PP-RCT socket connections and Lead Free CleanBrass; certified to NSF/ANSI 61 & 372. Products will be available beginning in late March, in nominal sizes ½”-2”, and are guaranteed for life. Learn more at www.webstonevalves.com/proconnect. Founded in 1954, Webstone is recognized as an industry leader for innovative design of residential and commercial valves used in plumbing, hydronic, radiant, solar and geothermal applications. These designs focus on time and space saving concepts that simplify future maintenance and upkeep of all piping systems. Some of Webstone’s trademarked and patented items include; Hydro-Core™, The Isolator^®, Isolator EXP™, Pro-Connect™, and Pro-Pal^® Step-Saving Valves.

Milwaukee Tool continues to deliver unprecedented innovation for plumbing and HVAC professionals with the introduction of the Cheater™ Pipe Wrench – the first adaptable pipe wrench in the industry. Through its new-to-world, 3-length adaptable design, the Cheater™ gives users ultimate versatility on jobs that previously required multiple sizes of traditional pipe wrenches. The Cheater™ is joined by a full line-up of entirely new steel and aluminum pipe wrenches.

“There’s no category of tool that’s more core to the plumber’s arsenal than the pipe wrench, so it might come as a surprise that this product space has largely been untouched when it comes to thoughtful innovation. This lack of innovation in the market has resulted in pipe wrenches that fail to satisfy an array of user needs –from lack of versatility and grip, to insufficient leverage and uncomfortable handles,” said Brian Barbour, Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “Through many discussions with our users and listening to their needs, we knew we had to provide a solution that was dramatically disruptive to this space. We’ve now fully redesigned the traditional pipe wrench to make it more efficient than it’s ever been before.”

The Cheater™ comes with two interchangeable handles which allow it to operate in three lengths: 1) 10” length for access in tight spaces 2) 18” length for general purpose use 3) 24” length for additional reach and maximum leverage. The reduced weight of the Cheater™ in 24” mode, when compared to like-sized competitive Aluminum and Steel traditional pipe wrenches, puts less strain on the user and maximizes their productivity.

Due to its Overbite Jaw™ with additional teeth, the Cheater™ delivers the largest grip surface, keeping the material centered in the jaws even in challenging pipe and fitting configurations. The Cheater™ features the slim jaw profile of a traditional 14” pipe wrench, and the jaw capacity of a traditional 18” wrench.

The Cheater™ also features the industry’s first dual coil spring design, located in the body of the wrench, maximizing its durability and longer tool life. An ergonomic handle design ensures a more comfortable fit in the hand even during heavy force. Lanyard holes are integrated into the handles, helping to make the Cheater™ compatible with today’s growing safety requirements on the jobsite.

Also available will be a range of Milwaukee® straight pipe wrenches in both steel and aluminum in 10”, 12”, 14”, 18”, and 24” sizes (24” is aluminum only). These pipe wrenches will also feature the Overbite Jaw™, the dual coil spring design and ergonomic handles delivering best-in-class performance and maximizing user productivity.

Available starting in April of 2016, the new pipe wrenches are a true testament to Milwaukee’s focus on the user and investment in solutions that offer industry-leading reliability, performance and ergonomics.

Milwaukee Pipe Wrench Offering:

• 48-22-7110: 10” Steel Pipe Wrench – Ships June 15^th
• 48-22-7112: 12” Steel Pipe Wrench – Ships June 15^th
• 48-22-7114: 14” Steel Pipe Wrench – Ships April 1^st
• 48-22-7118: 18” Steel Pipe Wrench – Ships April 1^st
• 48-22-7210: 10” Aluminum Pipe Wrench – Ships June 15^th
• 48-22-7212: 12” Aluminum Pipe Wrench – Ships June 15^th
• 48-22-7214: 14” Aluminum Pipe Wrench – Ships June 15^th
• 48-22-7218: 18” Aluminum Pipe Wrench – Ships June 15^th
• 48-22-7224: 24” Aluminum Pipe Wrench – Ships June 15^th
• 48-22-7314: Cheater Pipe Wrench – Ships April 1^st