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Oatey Co.’s new FlowGuard high-contrast one-step medium green CPVC cement features a vivid coloring designed to make it easier for professional installers to identify a proper solvent-welded CPVC connection. Contrasting sharply with the yellow color of CPVC pipe, the cement’s unique green color helps installers visually identify pipe fittings that have not been solvent- welded, which can cause damaging blowouts during system testing, Oatey explains.

Jones Stephens introduces tankless water heater service kits, a collection of six SKUs with 3/4” and 1” sizing and IPS and SWT connections. These kits include high-quality forged-brass valves and select models include a pressure relief valve and gas connector – all in one box. Jones Stephens’ tankless water heater kits provide quick and simple installation and a leak-free connection. Identifying hot and cold water systems is made simple with their color-coded red and blue handles, the company explains.

General Pipe Cleaners’ Flood-Guard helps protect property in flood-prone locations. Available in 2”, 3” and 4” floor drains, Flood-Guard operates like a check valve to seal off water backup caused by overloaded sewers. Water flows normally through the drain until the sewer begins to back up, the company explains. The Flood-Guard float then rises to seal off the drain opening until water recedes. Flood-Guard also is available in a standpipe model for handling extreme, extended pressure.

Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its sewer and drain maintenance solutions with the introduction of the M18 Drum Machine for 3/8”-1/2" cables. With the ability to tackle tough clogs such as grease, scale, and buildup, the drum machine allows drain-cleaning professionals to clear drains confidently with instant setup, all-day run-time and easier transportation, Milwaukee explains. Providing more power than corded machines for maximum performance under load, the M18 Drum Machine delivers up to 40% more torque at max capacity in 1 1/2"-4” drain lines and can clear up to 100’ with 3/8” cable and up to 75’ with 1/2" cable, the company adds.

California Faucets now offers preconfigured kits for its StyleTherm shower systems. The new kits make the company’s most popular designs even more accessible to designer and consumers, who now have the option of choosing from the company’s most popular series. The preselected looks enable the ordering of everything needed for a luxury shower in a single transaction, California Faucets explains.

Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, launches its GEP series cast-iron effluent pump, ideally suited to residential greywater and septic applications. The new pump features a robust cast-iron housing that provides maximum heat dissipation and a premium mechanical seal design for superior protection against sand and abrasive materials found in modern wastewater streams, Goulds points out.

Combining high design standards with proven infrared technology, Dornbracht Touchfree faucets are efficient, effective and ideal for use in upscale semipublic locations and, more recently, in private bathrooms and powder rooms, the company explains. Hygienic, durable and sustainable, the touchless design faucets only run water when needed, conserving resources and lowering costs. Dornbracht Touchfree also has a simple and flexible plug-and-play installation and is easy to maintain. The technology is available in six design series with various polished and matte finish options, and can be found at more than 300 kitchen and bath specialty stores throughout the United States, Dornbracht adds.

SunTouch, a Watts brand, is pleased to announce the new SunStat ConnectPlus thermostat. Through this new connected thermostat, customers can remotely access and control their floor warming system, using voice control with Alexa and Hey Google. End users can connect this thermostat to their home’s Wi-Fi system and enjoy features such as automatic clock setting, current outdoor temperature reading, warm weather compensation and warm weather shut down.

RIDGID’s SeeSnake microREEL APX is designed to optimized inspections, the company notes. Engineered with a lightweight, compact profile for easy portability, the microReel APX features bright LED lights with high color accuracy and auto-flip imagery delivering crisp, detailed images and ensuring upright viewing angles in a variety of pipe conditions, RIDGID adds. Paired with TruSense technology, this tool delivers the industry’s best in-pipe image, the company notes. The microReel APX is the most recent camera reel from RIDGID to offer TruSense technology to help plumbers better pinpoint problem areas in-pipe. It also comes with a built-in kickstand for in-field versatility with multiple configurations for optimal operation.

Asahi America’s Type-57P butterfly valve line includes 10” and 12” sizes in a CPVC body and disc model. The valve is now available in ANSI wafer-style connection or with 316 stainless steel lug inserts in 10” and 12: sizes. Both options are offered with a Plasgear operator only. Additionally, the Type-57P CPVC can be actuated both electrically and pneumatically, and various manual accessories can be installed, the company notes.