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Pipe

Ask the Drain Brains: How To Repair a Pipe Without Shutting Down the Whole Building

Question: We had a lot of calls for broken water lines this past winter. It was a pain when the water had to be shut off each time we made a repair. Is there a better way?

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Security Solution

Schlage Introduces Quick & Convenient Security Solution

Schlage, a leader in home security solutions for over a century, introduces Advanced Rekey, an innovative rekeying solution that offers builders efficient key management and a simple way to maintain security.

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Cleaning

4 Tips You Need To Know About Drain Cleaning

How do you select the right equipment for the job? If you use a drain cleaning tool in the wrong application, it won’t clear the drain properly, and you could damage the machine or injure yourself. Here’s a list of clogged drain problems, and the recommended drain cleaning tools for each.

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Microgrid Controls

Russelectric Highlights Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution

Russelectric highlights its Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution, an integrated hardware and software platform designed to optimize facility power management and enhance resiliency in critical sectors.

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Kinetic

Debunking The Kinetic Water Ram

General Pipe Cleaners’ Kinetic Water Ram® uses a burst of compressed air that drives a shock wave through water to break up the stoppage. The device is designed to deliver effective results without risking damage to the plumbing system.

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Scissor Lift

Fleets Are Flight-Ready With JLG® ES2646 Scissor Lift

JLG Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, introduces the new Aviation Package for JLG® ES2646 electric-drive scissor lifts, specifically designed for use in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance applications.

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Pipes

The Best Way To Handle Frozen Pipes

Question: I dread winter. Every time an arctic blast moves south, the pipes freeze in one of my buildings. What method do you suggest to thaw the pipes and get the water moving again?

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Gloves

Stay Warm With SmartFlex 360 Gloves

Working in extreme cold or chilly environments can slow workers down – or worse. Brass Knuckle® SmartFlex BK360 gloves are designed to keep hands warm and protected all day, no matter how low the temperature drops.

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Thawing

City Workers Really Warm to General’s Pipe Thawing Solution

Frozen water lines are such a problem in Ft. Lupton that they earn a special page on the city’s web site. Crews sought a fast way to minimize damage from burst pipes: they got a Hot-Shot 400® from General Pipe Cleaners.

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Quick Filter

Pfannenberg’s PQF Quick Filter: Easy Maintenance

Pfannenberg, a leading manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, highlights its PQF Premium Quick Filter, ideal for managing particulates and oily mist on critical equipment.

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