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Uponor North America (Uponor) recently launched two new, engineered polymer (EP) multiport tees to meet the increasing demand in commercial plumbing systems using crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe.

The new, high-flow branch and flow-through EP multiport tees are targeted for commercial installations where supply lines are required to be upsized due to pressure or code requirements. One multiport does the same job as three separate tees, reducing the amount of connections by 45%. Both the branch and flow-through multiports feature 1¼” inlets with three ¾” outlets.

“We are continuing to see exponential growth in our commercial plumbing business and are responding to market needs with products that make it viable to install Uponor PEX in any application,” says Jayson Drake, director, Plumbing and Fire Safety, at Uponor.

Both products feature Uponor’s unique ProPEX® connection that capitalizes on the shape memory of Uponor PEX pipe to create strong, durable connections that hold tight with 1,000 pounds of radial force.

Uponor, Inc. is an award-winning provider of plumbing, fire safety, radiant heating/cooling and hydronic distribution piping systems for residential and commercial applications. In 2014, the company received the Community Impact Award for Sustainability and the Progress Minnesota award for driving business growth and economic development. In 2013, the company was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Manufacturers Alliance and a Top 100 Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Uponor, Inc. employs nearly 500 people at its North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minn. For more information, visit our websites atwww.uponorpro.com or www.uponor-usa.com or call (800) 321-4739.

BrassCraft Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of plumbing products, is introducing its handy Zip-it® tool to plumbing contractors as a safe, reliable and cost effective way to resolve many common clogged drain problems.

The Zip-It® tool is a fast and easy way to clear clogged and slow running drains. This durable plastic tool is suitable for use in many residential drains including most household sink, shower and tub drains. It is 20 inches long, with 18 inches of barbed length. Plus, it provides a better environmentally-friendly option for users – no need to use any harsh chemicals.

“Zip-It® could save the contractor time and is easy to use; it’s always worth a try on a clogged drain. Every contractor should have one of these in his tool box and keep a ready supply on his truck,” says Charles Pryde, Channel Marketing Director, BrassCraft Manufacturing.

A slow sink drain can be fixed in 10 minutes or less (including clean up) with no tools other than Zip-It®. There usually is no need to remove the stopper. Just open the drain stopper all the way, turn on the water, insert the Zip-It® and then remove it slowly. Use it once, and then throw it away.

“Not only is Zip-It® a great tool, but because it is so easy to use and so effective, we are recommending that plumbers consider it as a promotional item for their customers,” adds Pryde. “It can be a great calling card and a simple way to build good will.”

BrassCraft Manufacturing offers high quality gas connectors, water heater connectors, water stops and flexible water connectors built to last for the long run – designed, machined and assembled in the USA. With facilities in Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, California and Texas, BrassCraft Manufacturing continues to invest in the most advanced design and manufacturing technologies for the creation of thousands of high-value products. On-site research, development and testing facilities enable collaborative design, engineering and manufacturing to bring only the best products to market.

Founded in 1946, BrassCraft® innovated and perfected the one-piece water supply valve and the flexible water supply tube. Today these products have become the standard for residential and commercial plumbing projects.

New Sioux Chief Strut Clamp

Rigid Strut Clamps are used to support IPS pipe and copper tubing strut clamps are used for nominal CTS tube. Sioux Chief’s Strut Clamps comply with MSS SP 58 – Type 59 Trapeze Hangers.

Strut Clamps have been added to Sioux Chief’s catalog as part of the continuing effort to expand offerings of residential and commercial hangers and pipe supports. More information, including spec sheets can be found on the Sioux Chief website.

Sioux Chief Strut Clamps are a domestic product and priced competitively.

via Sioux Chief Announces Launch of Strut Clamps | Sioux Chief Blog.

Sloan introduces the Senso™ electronic hand washing faucet, which delivers a unique, illuminated rainfall pattern of water and provides intuitive controls for a highly tactile and visual experience.

The faucet, intended for high-end commercial environments such as hotels, restaurants and corporate restrooms, offers a refined balance of elegance and efficiency. A welcome light invites restroom visitors to begin washing. Visitors may set the water hotter or colder by adjusting the faucet’s feather-light touch sensors, which are lit with red or blue LEDs to indicate temperature. Senso’s distinctive rainfall water flow is also illuminated and shuts off automatically when hands move out of the sensor range.

Choose from a water-efficient 0.5 gpm or 1.0 gpm multi-laminar spray. Senso’s low-voltage line power eliminates batteries. Click here for specifications.

The Senso matches perfectly with Sloan Designer Series lavatory systems for upscale and contemporary restrooms.

Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. Headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, the company is at the forefront of the green building movement and provides sustainable restroom solutions by manufacturing water-efficient products such as flush valves, electronic faucets and soap dispensing systems, sink systems and vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.