Water Conditioning

The ATW series of water conditioners from Water Right employs a twin media tank designed to treat water in 24-hour demand applications. The ATW twin system series offers 20,000- to 300,000-grain capacities with flow rates to 40 GPM while providing iron, manganese, and pH correction.

Controls are fully adjustable and operate with choice of electronic or mechanical metered regeneration activation. The control valve features a Teflon-coated, solid brass piston and corrosive-resistant spacers and seals.

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Y Strainers

Spence Strainers International announces a line of cast iron, bronze, carbon steel, chrome molly and stainless steel Y strainers available with threaded (NPT), flanged (flat faced, raised faced and RTJ), socket weld, butt-weld and sweat end connections. The strainers are available in sizes 1/4-inch (8mm) to 16- inch (400 mm) and feature a one-piece cast body, upper and lower machined seats, drain/blow-off connections furnished with plug and stainless steel (CF8M) screens as standards.

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Outdoor Drainage

DuraDrain from Zeager comes in light weight foam panels that install quickly and easily over existing hard surfaces or directly on top of grass, which can reduce excavating costs. It provides extra fall protection, and can reduce the amount of wood fiber needed to meet impact safety standards. Nine inches of Woodcarpet over DuraDrain is rated to 12-feet, according to the company.

The foam panels slow the decay process by giving wood fiber increased drainage, allowing water to drain quickly and easily away from the surface.

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Air/Dirt Separators

Spirotherm Inc. offers products for hot, chilled, and condenser water systems in colleges and universities. The Spirovent combination air/dirt separators are available through 36-inch pipe and will handle flows up to 30,500 GPM.

The patented coalescing/barrier medium eliinates both air and dirt problems quickly and efficiently, reducing the need for labor-intensive manual bleeding.

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Laser Alignment System

The LL 160 Kesonite Super Beam Laser from Keson Industries Inc. provides precise alignment by projecting red laser lines on any surface to provide vertical alignment (plumb) and horizontal alignment (level). With six separate diodes, this laser projects both horizontal and vertical dots and lines, allowing it to act as a laser plumb bob.

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Water Heaters

Bradford White’s eF series of water heaters has now grown to seven models with the addition of one 100-gallon and three 60-gallon units. This series is now available in 60-gallon capacities with 125,000, 150,000, and 199,999 BTU’s and in 100-gallon capacities with 150,000, 199,999, 250,000, and 300,000 BTU’s. All eF Series models feature thermal efficiency ratings as high as 99.1 percent. The water heaters also offer a quiet operation and beneficial features such as the Hydrojet Sediment Reduction system, a cleaning system that helps extend the life of the water heater.

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Automatic Faucet

The AutoFaucet with Surround Sensor Technology, the latest offering from Technical Concepts, activates as soon as hands come within a few inches above, below or along the sides of the spout.

The AutoFaucet with SST uses capacitive sensors instead of an infrared beam and is powered by standard alkaline batteries, which last up to three years. The faucet uses some of the same Radius Touch-Free Technology components found in other automated restroom products developed by the company, including its AutoFlush for toilets and urinals, and OneShot soap dispenser.

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Mechanical Faucet Control

Component Hardware Group Inc. announced the launch of a new, mechanical “hands-free” alternative to electronic faucets. Adaptable to virtually any faucet, Quik-Wash offers both an automatic self-closing and a hands-free, full-on position.

Suited for washrooms in schools, Quik-Wash is permanently coated with CHG’s Saniguard antimicrobial material. Saniguard is a powder coating designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the applied surface and should last the expected life of the product, according to the company.

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Light-Powered Handwashing Fixture

Bradley Corp., a provider of products for commercial washrooms, introduced a light-powered handwashing fixture. The patent-pending ndite technology developed by Bradley converts restroom lighting to energy, which activates the flow of water to its Express SS and MG series lavatory systems.

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Wall-Mounted Shower Systems

Surfashower from Leonard Valve comes in a range of preassembled models: single-temperature, thermostatic, pressure-balanced, single- or multiple-users and ADA-compliant. Each model is equipped with a durable 18-gauge stainless steel cover, vandal-resistant design and installed or hand-held showerheads.

Available options include water-saving timed push-buttons, built-in shut-off for single-handle operation, soap dishes, a variety of showerheads, stainless steel extensions, back inlet connections and color-coded dials.

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