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Patented HVAC condensate drain line maintenance system prevents blockages of condensation drain lines due to buildup of bacteria, slime, rust, scale, sludge, airborne dust, silt and algae

Cool Air Products introduces the Combat P-Trap for achieving constant drain flow maintenance through a unique condensate drain line treatment tablet dispensing method.

Adaptable for universal applications, the Combat P-Trap prevents blockages of condensation drain lines due to the buildup of bacteria, slime, rust, scale, sludge, airborne dust, silt and algae, commonly known as “White Slime” or “Zoogloea.” If clogs do occur because the cartridge of tabs is empty, users can clear blockages by simply turning the shut-off valve and removing the cap and basket and using a preferred type of device–vacuum, CO₂ gun or Nitrogen.

“The Combat P-Trap allows for constant drain flow maintenance through the unique condensate drain line treatment tablet dispensing method,” said Mike Walton, president at Cool Air Products. “The adaptable Combat P-Trap provides a universal solution for technicians, that is easily installed, and ideal for service agreements.”

The Combat P-Trap is easily insulated with standard insulation and helps to reduce noise by decreasing reverberations of airflow and draining condensate. The Combat P-Trap fits Cool Air Products’ Combat Tabs and all chlorine tabs on the market.

Currently, sales from the Combat P-Trap provide support to the K9s For Warriors, a nonprofit organization that provides trained service dogs to veterans with both PTSD and TBI at no cost to the veteran.

For more information on the Combat P-Trap, visit: www.coolairproducts.net/products/combat-ptrap.

Introducing Great Stuff™ Wide Spray – a new one-component broad coverage spray foam that​ expands up to one inch, creating a durable, airtight and weather-resistant seal. Available​ exclusively at Lowe’s and lowes.com, this all-in-one insulating foam sealant is an excellent​ solution for air sealing large gaps, irregular surfaces and hard-to-reach spaces.

Designed for fast application, Wide Spray offers a quick, easy way to seal wide gaps and tight spaces and adheres to both vertical and horizontal surfaces without sagging. Its lightweight, shake-and-spray design makes covering large areas effortless, helping users complete tough jobs with greater efficiency.

With a simple, hassle-free formula that requires no complex setup, mixing, coveralls or respirators*, Great Stuff™ Wide Spray can streamline the process, helping to save both time and money.

Each box contains:

• Two 18 oz. cans of Great Stuff™ Wide Spray, covering up to 60 linear feet when sprayed in a 4” wide band
• Two white cone nozzles, spraying up to 4” wide for more precise sealing in tight spaces
• Two blue fan nozzles, spraying up to 6” wide for broad coverage from a distance

The fan spray from the blue nozzle is perfect for top plates, corner bottom plate
junctions, California corners and HVAC junctions, while the cone spray from the white nozzle is ideal for picture framing, rim joints and attic can lights.

Additional benefits, includes:

• Adheres to wood, metal, masonry, glass and most plastics
• Suitable for both interior and exterior use; apply a UV-resistant coating for best results outdoors
• Class A fire resistant for sealant applications
• Tack-free in 10 minutes, cuttable in 1–2 hours, and fully cured in 24 hours
• Can be painted, stained or sanded for a finished look

For more information about Great Stuff™ Wide Spray, visit greatstuff.com/widespray and follow @greatstufffoam on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

HammerHead Trenchless, a leading manufacturer of trenchless installation, rehabilitation, and replacement solutions for underground utility infrastructure, has released the newest addition to their product line: The PortaBurst® PB30X.

The PB30X is a portable, cost-effective and efficient method of replacing 2″ to 6″ lateral pipes in a minimum amount of time, with up to 30 tons of pulling force. “Through extensive research and development, we were able to create a system that is 125 lbs. lighter than its predecessor, while maintaining the same power,” said Mark Randa, Sr. Manager of Research, Development & Engineering of HammerHead Trenchless.

Along with being lighter than HammerHead’s previous downhole unit, the PB30X prioritizes portability and breaks down into three components. According to Randa, this allows for easy carrying into basements and overall transportation of the unit.

Having the PB30X on a jobsite provides versatility as the unit can burst sewer laterals and slit water and gas services. “With a second jaw set and 3/8” cable, this unit can be used to slit plastic and lead water services,” said Randa.

To accompany the new PB30X, HammerHead Trenchless has also released the newest hydraulic control unit, the PB13X. The PB13X comes equipped with a new tethered controller or optional wireless controller to allow the operator to be close to the pit while the control unit is further away. “Our team spent time on with customers on their job sites and saw that flexibility is key to any job site and whether they use the tethered or wireless controller, we now provide that needed flexibility,” said Randa. “Our patent pending jaw system was created to increase speed and efficiency on the jobsite while making the unit versatile to allow for bursting and slitting,” he added.

To continue to provide flexibility to customers, HammerHead is now providing stackable extraction cages and an extended Quick Grip® Burst Head line covering 2-to-6-inch options. “The stackable extraction cages now allow to fully pull in a 6-inch burst head,” said Randa. “And the new burst head line can burst through any fracturable pipe and negotiate 45-degree bends,” he added.

The PB30X, PB13X, and additional components are all available for purchase at hammerheadshop.com

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