Grundfos UP Two-Way Zone Valves for hydronic heating applications incorporate a 24-VAC, normally closed, motorized actuator that is removable with the push of a built-in button for easier installation and servicing. With its compact and installer-friendly design, the in-line actuator features a high gear ratio that eliminates gear-tooth stress, water hammer and valve “bouncing” for virtually silent operation.
Available with or without a sealed auxiliary end switch, the actuator has an enlarged, coil-spring gear transmission that can deliver 20 psi (pounds per square inch) of close-off force at a flow rate of 7.5 Cv. The valve body itself is made of durable forged brass, rated at 300 psi, with a two-way flow and a high Cv rating. All components are corrosion-resistant.
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A custom-designed, prefabricated, pre-pressurized network of Uponor crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-a) tubing, the Uponor Radiant Rollout™ Mat is the ideal solution for faster, more consistent installations for large commercial radiant heating and cooling applications — saving up to 85% in installation time.
The mat consists of Wirsbo hePEX™ (oxygen barrier) or Uponor AquaPEX® (non-barrier) PEX-a tubing connected with ProPEX® engineered plastic (EP) fittings, which are safe for burial in the slab and offer fast onsite customization when necessary.
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New high-style freestanding bathtubs from Porcher® range from the timelessly classic to the warmly traditional to the elegantly minimalist, while offering luxury bathing options such as old-world soaking comfort, soothing air massage, and healing light therapy.
• The Porcher® Tetsu® Slim Freestanding Bathtub and the Tetsu Wide-Deck embody a graceful and simple look reminiscent of Japanese aesthetics.
• The classically detailed Archive is inspired by the sculptural lines of 1920s English designs.
• The handsomely traditional Lutezia inflects vintage style with contemporary flair.
Each new tub coordinates with its respective suite of products for a distinctive, fully integrated bathroom design. Further style choices include decorative bases that are available for all models except the Tetsu Slim, which is intended for smaller bathrooms. All models are also available as drop-in tubs, and the Tetsu Wide-Deck can be used with deck-mounted Roman tub fillers.
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Offset drains and deep bowls are among the must-have features in three new cast iron kitchen sinks and a cast iron island/bar sink from American Standard.
Among the new kitchen sinks from American Standard are double bowls cast iron sinks with a unique trapezoid bowl design that creates large, deep bowls for cleaning oversized pots and pans and a 16 inch by 20 inch enameled cast iron island sink with a 10 inch deep bowl makes a perfect island or prep sink, as well as glossy bar sink.
All sinks are available in the most popular colors: white heat, bisque and black.
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The new Portsmouth bathroom collection from American Standard offers a complete range of solid-brass bath and shower faucets created to be reminiscent of Colonial Virginia. To achieve its design authenticity, each design facet – from the symbolic cross handle to the vintage spout – has been carefully crafted to reflect an intricate and iconic period piece.
Beneath its traditional styling, the Portsmouth Collection features the latest water conservation technology, including pending WaterSense®-certification for all bathroom sink faucets and the American Standard FloWise® showerhead that saves up to 40 percent on water use.
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Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has announced a new partnership with Uponor, a leading manufacturer and supplier of plumbing, fire sprinkler and radiant heating and cooling systems. Fueled by the common passion of delivering increased productivity to plumbing and heating professionals, the companies have aligned to develop a comprehensive solution for installing Uponor’s ProPEX® fitting system.
Through this partnership, Milwaukee® will now add M12™ and M18™ ProPEX® Expansion Tools to their growing line of products designed for the plumbing and heating trades. With Uponor’s continued support, the M12™ and M18™ ProPEX® Expansion Tools will launch later this year, offering features such as an auto-rotating head for accurate, one-handed expansion. The new tools will not only accelerate the speed in which users can install ProPEX® connections, they are also compatible with over 20 tools on their respective battery platforms.
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To eliminate the added labor and costs required to build an expansion joint from scratch, Uponor has created an industry-first: the 2-inch Wirsbo AQUAPEX® Tubing Expansion Joint Kit, designed for plumbing systems that need to accommodate expansion and contraction in long tubing runs.
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Uponor’s new offering of engineered plastic (EP) Branch Multi-port Tees and Elbows features 7 to 12 outlets with ¾” and 1″ inlets that enhance flow performance and better serve the demanding applications of commercial and large residential plumbing systems.
American Standard recently unveiled its redesigned Yorkville™ pressure assisted two-piece toilets at Greenbuild 2009 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Pressure-assisted siphon jet flush action and a fully-glazed 2 1/8” trapway enable high performance and fewer clogs, removing as much as 1,000 grams of bulk waste from the bowl with each flush.
Learn more about the Yorkville toilets’ classic styling and WaterSense®-certification at the American Standard Media Page.
H2Option, a new flushing innovation from American Standard, is the first truly siphonic dual flush toilet on the market, with strong push-and-pull action created by forceful, yet quiet, jetted action under the rim. Using as little as 1.0 gallon of water on the low setting, H2Option scours the sides of the bowl to remove every last trace of paper and waste. Plus, the H2Option toilet is WaterSense®-certified for its water-efficiency results.
