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The Hercules Haymaker tankless water heater descaler kit includes everything needed — solution, pump, hoses and a bucket — to remove scale and maintain optimal performance of a tankless water heater, the company notes. The solution quickly and easily dissolves inorganic deposits that restrict flow to restore circulation and heat transfer efficiency. The Haymaker solution dissolves three times the amount of scale as a gallon of white vinegar, without the foul odor, the company points out.

Bradford White Water Heaters’ Infiniti L is an Energy Star-certified tankless water that includes best-in-class venting and modulation, a 15-year heat exchanger warranty, Bradford White’s Scale Reduction Technology, field gas conversion, integrated flush ports and top water connections, Bradford White notes. A built-in recirculation pump provides instant delivery for an endless supply of hot water.

PRIER’s C-144 provides year-round freezeproof protection, has an anti-siphon vacuum breaker and backflow check valve. It is available in lengths from close couple to 24”. Plus, choose from 11 different inlet styles, including pro press fit, D, T and even push fit.

ASC Engineered Solutions’ new Dakota Systems strut product offering is a fast-installation solution for trapeze and multi-tiered trapeze hangers in mechanical plumbing and HVAC applications. Smart-Strut is available in two profiles in 12-gauge material and comes in various precut lengths. Smart-Clamps offer a quick, “push, click, done” installation. Available in 1/2" through 2” IPS sizes.

Watts’ Big Bubba S100 is a complete whole-home filtration system. This certified point-of-entry system gives plumbing contractors a solution for homeowners concerned about lead, PFAS, cysts and chlorine taste and odor in their drinking water. Big Bubba is certified to reduce 99.62% of lead and 98.26% of PFAS in drinking water (at a maximum of 4 gpm), Watts notes.

Milwaukee Tool’s M18 FUEL 1” SDS Plus rotary hammer with dust extractor kit is the next generation of cordless rotary hammer drills delivering ultimate jobsite performance and productivity, the manufacturer notes. The rotary hammer is the fastest drilling rotary hammer in its class, includes AUTOSTOP control for enhanced safety and can drill up to (125) 3/8” x 2” holes per charge when paired with the M18 HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery, Milwaukee adds.

Bradley’s Halo swing-activated faucet and eyewash is a 2-in-1 handwashing/emergency eyewash fixture. Designed to save space in laboratories and workspaces, the combined gooseneck faucet and Halo eyewash is compact, reliable, convenient and easy to activate, Bradley notes.

WINT Water Intelligence announces its award-winning technology is available and ready to be directly integrated into fire sprinkler systems. This new solution helps owners and facilities managers prevent water damage from the accidental discharge of water from fire suppression sprinkler systems. WINT’s devices are installed along the sprinkler supply and can detect exceptionally low drip rates. The AI technology and machine learning capabilities provide intelligent monitoring and alert in real-time when the tiniest leaks start.

Navien’s NPE-2 condensing tankless water heaters include a turndown ratio up to 15:1, advanced EZNav multi-line control panel with setup wizard, and 2” PVC venting up to 75’. The NPE-2 continues to offer dual stainless-steel heat exchangers, 1/2" gas pipe capability up to 24’ and patented ComfortFlow recirculation system with built-in pump and buffer tank (NPE-A2).

Aquor's Frost-Free Hydrant V2+ allows users to connect garden hoses instantly. The stainless steel body provides significantly better freeze protection than brass, Aquor notes. A heavy-duty acetal hose connector engages the hose, acting as a key. Connect, disconnect and winterize in less than one second.

Most combination boilers prioritize the call for hot water while your home is being heated, Noritz explains. This causes your home heating to go cold while things such as the shower are running, it adds. Noritz notes its NRCB is the industry’s first to be able to handle both simultaneously to provide ease and comfort.

The Woodford Model 68 Undercover Wall Hydrant is protected by an integral 16-gauge stainless steel cover. It is unique because it provides the protection of a box hydrant, but has a sleeker look (only protrudes 1” from wall) and smaller footprint (for easy installation) than a box hydrant. The tee key- operated stainless steel cover flips down for easy access. The hydrant won’t freeze and drains automatically, even with a hose attached, Woodford explains.

The Snake Trap’s universal closet auger cover finally solves the longstanding problem of how to transport toilet augers to and from jobs without making a mess or spreading infected drippings, the company explains. Fitting the majority of major brands including RIDGID, General Pipe Cleaners, Brasscraft, DrainX and Cobra, the Snake Trap’s closet auger cover line makes it so users can transport the tool one-handed to and from jobs with no drips. Gone are the days of using two-handed, unsanitary methods such as towels, spackle buckets or garbage bags. The Snake Trap’s drip prevention is heavily used in the Northwell Hospital System.

Lync, a Watts brand, introduces Element, the world’s first hot water wellness solution. Element brings the functionality of a full domestic hot water system in addition to multi-barrier pathogen protection and remote monitoring into one compact appliance, Lync points out. Element provides consulting engineers, facility managers, mechanical contractors, building owners and architects with a complete, engineered single-sourced solution that provides reliable hot water more efficiently and effectively mitigates waterborne pathogens, Lync notes.

Taco’s new VR series high-efficiency ECM cast-iron or stainless steel circulators offer a wide range of low-, medium- or high-head options in sizes from 1/3 to 2 HP. Easy, intuitive settings and operation will appeal to installers for a broad range of uses, including HVAC, hot water recirculation and NSF commercial hot applications, Taco notes. 00e VR circulators provide an easy-to-provide pump interface with real-time feedback.

Brass Knuckle SmartSkin nitrile gloves are double-dipped in nitrile butadiene rubber, giving wearers twice the protection and twice the grip, the company notes. Nitrile stands up to chemicals, oils, most harmful cleaning solvents, and resists bodily fluids and waste, Brass Knuckle adds. SmartSkin gloves also are the barrier of choice for workers in the oil and gas sector, the company says.