March 2006 - Plumbing & HVAC
March 2006 - Plumbing & HVAC
March 2006 - Plumbing & HVAC
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Tools & InstrumentsPEX expandersBattery powered PEX tubing expandertools from Wirsbo simplify the installationof WirsboAquapex andhePEX plus tubingby expandingthe tubing up to 1and 1-1/2-inches,depending on themodel. Featuredare 12 and 14.4volt nickel cadmium battery modelswith a one-hour recharge time, electromechanical or electro-hydraulic operationand microprocessor control.Wirsbo Canada Circle no. 370Bolt cuttersRidgid bolt cutters have jaws made fromheat-treated hardened alloy steel forlong blade life. Features include a slimcutting head, a single one-step internalcam mechanism for precise blade alignmentandruggedhandlegrips. Theycan cutmetals upto 42 RChardness, and are available in sizes from14" to 42".Ridge Tool Co. Circle no. 371Transfer pumpThe UniStar 2001-A universal transferpump is a multi-purpose drill pump fortransferring clean or contaminated fluidswith a wide viscosity range. It featuresa flexibleimpellerdesign, is dryself-primingup to a suctionheight of10-ft. or 26-ft.primed. It cantransfer up to 475 gph at 60 psi with aworking temperature up to 140°F.Solarnetix Inc. Circle no. 372Gas monitorThe GasBadge Pro single gas monitorhas multiple features. Sensors can bechanged to monitornine gases, includingoxygen, CO, chlorineand ammonia. It iscompatible with aDS2 docking stationand offers STEL andTWA readings. It canlog data for a year,record the last 15alarms and displayreadings in ppm or percent by volume.Industrial Scientific Circle no. 373Product ProfileNew compact drain cameraA new compact drain camera fromGeneral Pipe Cleaners has manyfeatures typically found in largercameras.In fact the Gen-Eye Junior videoinspection system can do just abouteverything that the larger units can doexcept record, reports marketing managerMarty Silverman.The unit offers greater reel capacity,larger LCD display and better protectionfrom damage than compact unitsfrom other manufacturers, he added.It is self-contained with pushrod,reel and monitor in one sturdy housing.It is available with either 100 ft.(30m) of micro-pushrod with a oneinch(2.5 cm) colour camera or 200ft. (60m) of mini-pushrod with a 1.3-inch (3.3 cm) colour camera.The seven-inch (18 cm) LCD screen is mounted on anreduce overheating. It includes a gasshielding nozzle and comes with long orshort back caps. It operates up to 400amps and is available in a choice of 1/8,5/32 and 3/16-inch models.Weldcraft Circle no. 374Gas monitorThe Vulcain VA301EM expansion moduleinfrared gas monitor for visual indicationof refrigerantgasconcentrationsinsideor outsidemechanicalrooms featuresup tofour remotesensors, fourfully programmedrelays andthree 24-volt DC alarm outputs. It canconnect up to 10 remote panels and featuresan automatic fan, horn and strobeactivation.Vulcain Inc. Circle no. 375A full range of infrared space heating equipmentModel RE (for workshops, residential garages)• rates from 30 and 45 MBTUH• balanced flue construction• 85% thermal efficiency• fully assembled for installation easeThis compact self-containedcamera system can operate forthree hours on battery power.Model Premier VS (engineered performance)• a vacuum operated burner-in-series system that isengineered for the customer’s specific requirements• burner rates 60 to 250 MBTUHwith multiple branch capability• system outputs to one million BTUH• state of the art electronic control panelextendable arm that allows the operatorto pivot it to the best viewing angle. Abuilt-in dual frequency transmitter (512Hz and 874 Hz) reduces interference,making the camera easier to locate.The Gen-Eye Junior comes with anAC/DC power supply but can operate forup to three hours on the long-liferechargeable battery.Other features include a pictureinverter, on-screen footage counter inimperial and metric, built-in text writer,time and date stamp, microphone jackand video and audio jacks for externalrecording devices.Drain cameras are expensive, inmany cases around $10,000.Contractors can expect to pay a coupleof thousand dollars less than for theGen-Eye Junior, remarked Silverman.General Pipe Cleaners Circle no. 376No rough-in, tough and messy installation.Just quick and simple plumbing solutions.visit www.saniflo.comSaniflo macerating solutionsgive you total control andflexibility no matter what thejob calls for. No rough-in,no problem, just run theplumbing however you see fit.Model UA (workhorse of the line up)• rates from 40 to 220 MBTUH• jet stream burner design maximizesradiant output• deep dish reflectors are 100% efficient• warranty: 3 yr. on parts, 5 yr. on heat exchanger.Model UX (more features, moreperformance)• fully enclosed construction• operating status lights• standard 24v thermostat• post purge function• 10 yr. heat exchangerwarranty optionTIG torchThe Super Cool18 TIG torchfrom Weldcraftfeatures a uniquewater-coolingchamberSUPERIOR RADIANT PRODUCTSwith full-flow23 - 428 Millen Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 3N9over the wholePhone: (905) 664-8274 • Toll Free: 1-800-527-HEAT (4328) • Fax: (905) 664-8846www.superiorradiant.com sales@superiorradiant.comtorch head toCircle Number 139 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/<strong>March</strong> <strong>2006</strong> – <strong>Plumbing</strong> & <strong>HVAC</strong> Product News 39SANICOMPACTSANIVITESANIGRINDAFTERSANICOMPACTSTARSANIPLUSSANIBESTSANISHOWERBEFORECall 1-800-363-5874 or email us at sfsales@saniflo.comCircle Number 138 for More Information