At Anvil, we’ve been makingconnections for decades. Not justwith pipe fittings and Gruvlok ®components, but with people, too.Our commitment to our customersremains as solid and dependableas the quality of our products.Over time, we’ve seen a lot ofchanges— including the name aboveour door. But one thing that hasn’tchanged is the strength of theconnections we’ve built. At Anvil,our people make the difference.We <strong>are</strong> the world’s largest manufacturerof pipe fittings, couplings, hangersand supports— but we’ll never be toobig to remember the connections wevalue the most: Our connectionswith our customers.Connect with Mueller.Call 877-GRUVLOK (877-478-8565),or visit www.gruvlok.ca.B U I L D I N G C O N N E C T I O N S T H A T L A S TANVIL BRANDS:www.anvilintl.comCircle Number 131 for More Information
Pipes, Valves & FittingsAnti-flood valveThe FloodGuard from General PipeCleaners operates like a check valve toseal off water back-up caused by overloadedsewer systems. The float rises toseal off the drain opening until the waterrecedes. Models for two, three and fourinchfloor drains <strong>are</strong> available. There isalso a stand pipe model for extremeextended pressure.General Pipe Cleaners Circle no. 344Butterfly valvesVic-300 MasterSeal iron butterfly valvesfrom Victaulic feature an offset discdesign that reduces operating torque 35percent andensures a 360-degree bubble-tightsealwith a pressureenhancedrubber seat.Designed forapplications from vacuum to 300 psi(2065 kPa), and for bi-directional anddead-end services to full working pressure,they come in 2 to 12-inch sizes.Victaulic Co. Circle no. 345Copper gas tubingCoated copper Gas-Tec tubing fromKamco is available in 3/4"L and 1" Ldiameters, in 60 and 100 foot coils. The1" polyethylene coated tubing suppliesmore than double the Btu capacity over3/4" tubing for applications like poolheaters, larger propane heaters and highcapacity furnaces and barbecues.Kamco Products Circle no. 346Product ProfileSpecialty valve kitPlumbers often come across applicationswhere a specialized valve would make theinstallation tidier and quicker. However,they just don’t have time to order onefrom the wholesaler. At the sametime, because the demand islow, wholesalers tend to stockonly a limited selection of specialtyvalves.Dahl Brothers Canada Ltd.,Mississauga, Ont., has introduced anumber of kits that address this situation. Thedahl-in-one kit includes enough parts to allow thecontractor to assemble a specialty valve with commonhand tools. For example, one kit offers a variety of combinationswith pipe connections from 1/8” NPT throughvalves and strainers, thereby eliminatingadaptors and pipe joints. Individualunion nut and tailpiece kits <strong>are</strong> alsoavailable.Watts Industries Circle no. 348Mixing valvesHeatguard thermostaticmixingvalves from CashAcme deliverDHW at 120°F/49°C while permittingwaterstorage at up to140°F/60°C. Installedat thewater heater,<strong>these</strong> units use encapsulated wax technologyto deliver water within a fivedegreerange. They <strong>are</strong> available in1/2", 3/4" and 1" sizes with a variety offittings, including a unique 4-in-1service fitting.Cash-Acme Circle no. 349The ‘dahl-in-one’ kit allows contractorsto quickly make specialtyvalves to give each installation aprofessional appearance.5/8” OD comp. This allows theplumber on the job site to duplicateany configuration available with Dahl’sconventional mini-ball valve. Clearinstructions <strong>are</strong> laminated inside the lidof the kit box.There <strong>are</strong> five kits ge<strong>are</strong>d to differenttypes of pipe – copper, iron, PEX, Kitec andCPVC. The ‘Mega Kit’ includes connectorsfor all of <strong>these</strong>. Individual replacement parts<strong>are</strong> available at participating wholesalers.These kits also allow wholesale staff to make upspecialty valves at the counter.Dahl Bros. Canada Circle no. 350Attention all contractorsDo You Think A Coil is Just A Coil?That my have been true in the past,but not any more!ADP's new Healthy Solutions Evaporator coils offer unique featuresand benefits your customerswill appreciate. If you don't tell yourcustomers about this coil with yournext proposal, your competitionprobably will.So get on board with ADP's new Healthy Solutions Evaporator coils. Your new customers will be glad you did.Tel: 905-648-1832Fax: 905-648-7766E-Mail: sales@amtscanada.comwww.adpnow.comCircle Number 132 for More Information.M.T.S LTD.<strong>HVAC</strong>/R PRODUCTSDWV systemIPEX now offers its Integrated TotalSolutions drainage program withSystem 15 PVCand System XFRcoated PVC pipeand fittings, arange of firestopproducts and correctsolventcements. Thiscomplete thermoplastic system isCSA/ULC certified, tested to ASTM andITS standards and available in sizes from1-1/2" to 24".IPEX Inc. Circle no. 347End connectionsA Refreshing ChangeStay Cool With Forane ® .Arkema’s Forane ® 410A and 407C <strong>are</strong>the contractors best choice for R-22replacement and retrofit. Meet the nextgeneration with the refrigerants mostaccepted by OEMs and customers.With Arkema productsyou get the performance andWatts nowafter-market support you need.includes PEX andCPVC end connectionswith itsregulators, in-lineexpansion tanks,thermoplasticmixing valves, ball1-800-567-5726 • www.arkemagroup.cavalves, dual checkCircle Number 133 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca May/June 2005 – <strong>Plumbing</strong> & <strong>HVAC</strong> Product News 31