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/etc. plumbing Combination auger of ers powered option to break through blocked urinals and shower drains The K-1 Combination Auger is the newest product in the auger line of drain cleaning tools from RIDGID. It quickly removes blockages from urinals and shower drains via manual hand-crank or drill-powered operation. The tool features a telescoping design that provides 48 inches of 3/8-inch diameter cable to remove obstructions when the problem is further down the line. There is a "C" Cutter Head ideal for tough blockages such as calcium deposits, and a left-hand wound cable that prevents kinking. The K-1 Combination Auger works with pipes up to 2 inches. CHECK OR CIRCLE #114 KNIPEX Tools expands water pump pliers line KNIPEX Tools LP has added the Alligator XL to its water pump pliers family. The new, larger-size pliers offer the performance and comfort of water pump pliers, while being lighter in weight and having a greater grip- ping capacity than comparable pipe wrenches. The 16-inch Alligator XL is distinguished by a forged box-joint design for high stability, providing a true top and bottom grip that makes for quick and comfortable use. The tool self locks on pipes and nuts, providing for no slipping off the work piece and requiring low hand force. The Alligator XL has a thin head and joint area making it great to fit into tight, hard-to-reach places. CHECK OR CIRCLE #113 Zip-It tool provides safe, reliable way to clear clogged drains BrassCraft Manufacturing has introduced its handy Zip-It tool to plumbing contractors as a safe, reliable and cost-effective way to resolve many common clogged drain problems. The durable plastic tool is 20-inches long, with 18 inches of barbed length. Plus, it provides a better environmentally friendly option for users — no need to use any harsh chemicals. A slow sink drain can be fixed in 10 minutes or less (including cleanup) with no tools other than Zip-It. There usually is no need to remove the stopper. Just open the drain stopper all the way, turn on the water, insert the tool and then remove it slowly. Use it once, and then throw it away. CHECK OR CIRCLE #115 Falcon Stainless releases 20-page catalog Falcon Stainless has expanded its full-port CSS connector lines and now includes 20 pages of water, gas and solar products for the water treatment, plumbing and HVAC industries. The company offers a full line of stainless steel GASFLEX, Waterflex and solar coils. The company supplies solar coils in ½-inch OD, ¾-inch OD and 1-inch OD SS tubing with tools and fittings needed for field-fabricated connectors of any length. Teflon or EPDM is available for solar coils. All other water connectors come with washers that are hi-temp EPDM NSF-listed material and are chlorine and chloramine resistant. For more information, call Falcon at 800-814-8444 or visit www.worldsbestconnectors.com. CHECK OR CIRCLE #119 tools/ DEWALT INTRODUCES NEW ROLLING METAL STORAGE SYSTEM DEWALT recently launched its new rolling Metal Storage system. The two products include a 36" 6-Drawer Top Chest — model DWMT73678 — and a 36" 5-Drawer Roller Cabinet — model DWMT73679. Combined, the Top Chest and Roller Cabinet deliver up to 1,400-pound load capacity, ap- proximately 400 pounds more than the competition. DEWALT has built the rolling system to feature auto-return closing drawers, 100-pound capacity ball bearing drawers, 200-pound capacity extra deep bottom drawer and fully extendable drawers. The products are designed to be durable and tough, and offer a new level of convenience and lots of storage room. CHECK OR CIRCLE #116 DUAL-SOCKET RATCHET WRENCHES FEATURE ERGONOMIC GRIP Dual-socket ratchet wrenches by Reed Manufacturing Company fit the most popular water works fasteners for mechanical joints, flange bolts, repair clamps, service saddles and sleeves. The L2017ERG wrench includes 1-1/4- and 1-1/16- inch sockets. The thick grip helps lessen hand fatigue when using the wrench. The grip is designed for longevity with slight cushioning. A switch on the head allows safe action reversal. L2017ERG Thru-bolt sockets work by letting the bolt pass completely through the socket and arm head so nuts can be worked on any threaded length. Thru-bolt sockets replace the need for separate regular and deep sockets. CHECK OR CIRCLE #117 SIOUX CHIEF INTRODUCES PIPE SUPPORT TOOL FOR UNIVERSAL SLIDER BRACKET Rough plumbing manufacturer, Sioux Chief, has introduced its new ComboSaddle DWV pipe support, specifically designed to be used with its PowerBar Universal Slider Bracket. The ComboSaddle is the ideal product for centering pipe between floor joists. It can be glued to the pipe using all-pur- pose cement. It attaches to the front or back of the galvanized PowerBar bracket, which is sold separately. DWV Combo Saddles are packaged 10 per bag and include screws for at- taching the saddle to the bracket. CHECK OR CIRCLE #118 Select a product # onlilne at HVACPproducts.com/market or circle on reader service card. HVACPproducts.com Summer 2014 \ HVAC & Plumbing Product News 13 F d H A P 0 6 1 4 - 0 1 - 2 8 . i n d d 1 3 FdHAP0614-01-28.indd 13 7 / 2 / 1 4 1 0 : 5 2 A M 7/2/14 10:52 AM