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Plumbing

  • Efficient Tankless Hot Water

    Rinnai has unveiled a new line of highly efficient tankless products.

     
  • Next Hybrid Gas Water Heater

    A. O. Smith claims its new water heater offers the advantages of on-demand and traditional heating appliances without the disadvantages.

     
  • Foolproof Shutoff

    Prefab washer and dryer boxes take the hassle out of roughing in those appliances. The Pull Stop Box aims to do the same for toilets.

     
  • Prestige Excellence Combination Boiler

    The Prestige Excellence Combination Boiler provides 110,000 Btu per hour for space heating and a 14-gallon indirect water heater that delivers up to 180 gallons per hour of domestic hot water.

     
  • Electronic Sump Pump Switch

    LevelGuard is a submersible electronic sump pump switch designed to replace a mechanical float.

     
  • Filter and Softener

    The Kenmore Elite Hybrid Water Softener does more than soften water and prevent scale buildup in fixtures and appliances.

     
  • Simplified Rough-In

    The new GrohFlex universal valve system uses a one-size-fits-all rough-in box to serve a wide variety of tub and shower fixtures.

     
  • Pipe Dream: Pipe Birst Pro Leak and Flood Prevention System

    Smart wireless sensors and fast-acting controllers detect water line leaks and prevent damage.

     
  • High Point: Mansfield Summit Dual-Flush Toilet

    The popular Summit 3 toilet is now available as a dual-flush model.

     
  • Turning Japanese: Inax Eco-X Series Toilets

    Discharging all its water at once in a whirlpool effect beginning below the rim, Eco-X Series toilets clean the bowl from the top down.

     
  • Look, Ma, No Tools: American Standard Saver Toilet

    With tool-free installation, Saver toilets deliver high-efficiency water savings and require only hand-tightening to install.

     
  • Remodeling for Accessibility (Subscriber content)

    Recently my Chicago-based construction company renovated a second-floor apartment in a 19-story building to make it more user-friendly for disabled and elderly residents.

     
  • Three Milwaukee 12-Volt Cordless Plumbing Tools

    Earlier this year, my crew and I tested three cordless plumbing tools from Milwaukee's M12 lithium-ion line.

     
  • Easy Cure for Clogs

    Instead of plunging, snaking, or pouring harsh chemicals down a stopped-up drain, how about just turning a dial?

     
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    Water-Saving, Clog-Resistant Showerhead

    Air-injection technology enables luxurious spray.

     
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    Hot-Water Circulation Systems (Subscriber content)

    On-demand systems install quickly and can save both water and energy.

     
  • Trenchless Excavation (Subscriber content)

    In the hands of a skilled operator, a horizontal boring machine can solve tough drainage problems without damage to the landscaping.

     
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    Quick Drain USA Trench Drain

    Quick Drain’s new Pro Line linear trench drain fits a wider range of finished floor thicknesses than the company’s previous offerings and comes in more designs and sizes.

     
  • Foundation for a Problem Site (Subscriber content)

    A carefully engineered foundation and alternative septic system add value to a bargain-priced lot.

     
  • High-Efficiency Toilets (Subscriber content)

    New 1.28-gallon toilets do a surprisingly good job of clearing the bowl.