NEW PHCP-PVF PRODUCTS
Tub and shower valve
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures' Treysta tub and shower valves are built for smooth and quick installation, the company notes. The valves have a common platform pressure balance cartilage for all configurations — a single cartridge that fits in all valve bodies. The open-and-close stops accommodate back-to-back installations, and vertical inlets allow for maximum flexibility in the wall, minimizing the need to re-frame. Air and water pressure testing capability is boosted with the valve's unique test cap, Gerber adds. www.gerber-us.com

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures

Emergency valves
Leonard Valve has released a new addition to its emergency valve line-up: The Model 6020-LF. This new design allows for recessed cabinet installation in a narrow 2" by 4" wall. The lead-free bronze construction, along with Leonard's Duratrol Motor, makes the Model 6020-LF a great choice for tepid water and eye wash fixtures, the company says. www.leonardvalve.com

Leonard Valve

Transition couplings
Matco-Norca now offers new stainless steel shielded transition couplings in various sizes to be used to connect dissimilar drain, waste and vent (DWV) pipes and fittings. Easy to install and resistant to shear forces and corrosion, these 301/304 stainless steel clamp-rivet couplings create rigid and long-lasting pipe joints, the company points out. The couplings have a maximum operating temperature of 180° F and can be used to connect cast-iron, plastic, steel, copper and tubular pipe and fittings. Available in sizes 1 1/2" to 8”, they conform to ASTM C1460/ASTMC564, CSA B602, UPC and cUPC. www.matco-norca.com

Matco-Norca

Press guns
Viega now has its own branded pressing tools for use with its fittings. The Viega Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco are now available at distributor locations and through Viega. The tools, which are the first in North America to carry the Viega name, cost less than similar press tool from other manufacturers and are an affordable way for contractors to adopt pressing, the company states. The Pressgun 6 can press up to 4” ProPress copper and stainless, and 2” MegaPress with the V2 actuator and rings, as well as 2” PureFlow PEX. The Pressgun 6 Picco can press up to 1 1/4" ProPress with the C1 actuator and rings, 1 1/2" PureFlow and 3/4" MegaPress. www.viega.us

Viega

Ultra-high-efficiency gas water heaters
Bradford White’s eF Series of ultra-high-efficiency gas water heaters feature electronic controls, a low-NOx premix modulating power burner, a three-pass fire-tube heat exchanger system and versatile venting options. Its ICON HD controls combines temperature control, diagnostic codes and system ignition functions into a single control board with a digital LCD display. Energy Star models, such as the EF60T125 and EF100T, are available. www.bradfordwhite.com

Bradford White

Hydronic air handlers
The Rinnai hydronic air handler systems connect seamlessly to select Rinnai tankless water heaters to deliver efficient home heating and domestic hot water simultaneously in one complete system. The system saves energy, compared to traditional furnaces, when integrated with Rinnai's highly efficient tankless water heaters, Rinnai states. The air handler can also be configured to work with AHRI-certified cooling solutions, including indoor cooling coils and outdoor condensing systems. www.rinnai.us

Rinnai

Pipe cutters
KNIPEX Tools introduces two pipe cutters, one for plastic composite pipes (90 25 185) and one for multilayer and pneumatic hoses (90 10 185). The plastic composite cutter cleanly cuts both aluminum composite and plastic pipes 1/2” to 1” in diameter. The blade of the pipe cutter is designed to produce clean, smooth and burr-free cut surfaces. The multilayer and pneumatic hose cutter is ideal for all liquid, multilayer and pneumatic hoses 3/16” to 3/4" in diameter. www.knipextools.com

KNIPEX Tools

Pipeline inspection camera
Electric Eel’s eCAM ACE 100-Micro pipeline inspection adds a new battery cradle that accepts a Milwaukee M18 or equivalent battery (battery not included). This new standard feature adds convenience for the operator and allows easy access to power for remote fieldwork or where electricity is not available, the manufacturer notes. Battery life is 6-7 hours, Electric Eel states. Video is streamed directly to any mobile device, which can be used as a monitor. The compact eCAM ACE delivers everything needed to perform quick inspection in pipes ranging from 1 1/2" to 3” diameter and up to 100’ in length. The camera weighs 15 pounds, making it ideal for easy portability. www.electriceel.com

Electric Eel

Stainless steel water-tube construction
XFIIRE is built with stainless steel water-tube construction, versatile design and adaptive controls on an intuitive VERSA IC touchscreen display. The XFIIRE is engineered for performance, efficiency and with Raymote access to keep the end user connected and informed. Meet the demand of daily life with the XFIIRE hydronic or domestic water heater, Raypak suggests. www.raypak.com

Raypac

Pistol-grip pipe press tool
Hilti’s NPR 32 cordless pipe press tool helps securely and efficiently connect large metal pipes, the company notes. With a long travel, it eliminates the need for an expensive and bulky booster when working with stainless steel or black steel pipes over 2”. Designed with a well-balanced pistol grip and 350-degree head rotation, it offers convenience and maneuverability when working with large jaws in the most challenging of locations, the company adds. www.hilti.com

Hilti

Mini tank water heaters
WaiWela mini tank water heaters are available in sizes 1.3, 2.5, 4 and 6 gallon. All models come with a 110V prewired power cord. Also features quality glass enamel lining with sacrificial anode rod and stainless steel heating element. Wholesale and OEM opportunities. For more information, call 800-605-6542. www.waiwela.com

WaiWela

Tankless water heaters
The new NPE-2 series condensing tankless water heaters from Navien have industry-leading features such as 2” PVC venting up to 75’, TDR up to 15:1, and EZNav multiline control panel with setup wizard, while continuing to offer dual stainless steel heat exchangers and patented ComfortFlow recirculation technology (NPE-A2), Navien states. www.Navieninc.com

Navien

Cutting solutions
STANLEY recently added a utility knife with 10-blade storage and a Control-Grip utility knight to its portfolio of cutting solutions. The knives are ideal for heavy-duty cutting on a variety of building materials. The utility knife has an offset knife nose to easily guide blade change and a curved design for challenging cuts, while the Control-Grip has a recesses blade slider and two-step blade release process engineered for a safe blade change. www.stanleytools.com

Stanley

Energy Star certified water heater
Named ProTerra for its unmatched efficiencies, this Energy Star-certified water heater from Rheem is more than 400% more efficient compared to any standard electric tank-type water heater in the market, and is more eco-friendly than ever at up to 4.0 UEF, Rheem states. The ProTerra’s compact design makes it an ideal tank replacement for the home’s smallest spaces. The system is available in the widest selection of gallon sizes in its category – 40, 50, 65, 80 – to support various hot water needs, and the ProTerra with LeakGuard model is now the industry’s only hybrid water heater with built-in leak detection and auto-shutoff that limits water loss from the tank to no more than 20 ounces, Rheem adds. www.rheem.com

Rheem

Hammer drill-driver
The Makita XPH14T breaks new ground with 1,250 in.-lb. of max torque, 0-2,100 RPM and 0-31,500 BPM for faster hammer-drilling into masonry materials. The XPH14T combines this high-torque and high-speed in a more compact size: it’s a full 14% shorter than the previous model. www.makitausa.com

Makita

Press tool
The M18 FORCE LOGIC press tool with ONE-KEY is the first 4” capacity press tool with wireless reporting capabilities. It also has an inline design and brushless motor, achieves more run time per charge and faster cycle times while being significantly smaller and nearly 20% lighter than other press tools, Milwaukee Tool states. www.milwaukeetool.com

Milwaukee Tool

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