Plumbing Connection Summer 2017

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1 0 PLUMBING CONNECTION Summer 2017
INDUSTRY NEWS
MILWAUKEE GETS SERIOUS ABOUT DRAIN CLEANING
The traditional suppliers in the drain cleaning segment are
about to face some stiff new competition from Milwaukee
plumbing tools.
The brand has been on a strong growth curve with its
traditional contractor power and hand tools but is now
taking a particular focus on the plumbing and electrical
segments.
Milwaukee have redesigned the lighter end of the drain
cleaner market with innovative products that feature
improved user safety, ergonomics and performance. All the
products are powered by Milwaukee’s lithium ion cordless
battery platform.
Rather than running a cable down a clogged sink to Air
Snake is a power gun that releases a shot of compressed air,
to blow-out the obstruction, without having to disassemble
traps. Set the pressure, seal the tip against the drain and
pull the trigger. It then shoots an air charge of up to 50psi
through the pipe -effective to 10m.
The M12 Drain Snake is a hand-held pistol grip tool, cable
fed with a fixed drum and shield casing that protects both
users and fixtures. Weighing less than 5 kgs, this model is
for tougher tasks but set-up time is virtually eliminated.
Topping out the range is Milwaukee’s take on a sectional
drum machine, the Switch Pack TM. This exceptionally
mobile unit features a tool-free drum connection with the
power pack unit, that comes in the form of a back pack. The
drums are fully enclosed and provide protection against
mess, particularly useful when walking around a home.
Cable sizes can be quickly interchanged or a second drum
added for longer reach. An integrated drum brake is claimed
to slow the machine up to 5x faster than current drums.
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Engineered with the contractor in mind, the flo-thru linear trench
drains have longer, pre-sloped, light weight channels with easy to join
connections for a quick and easy installation. A wide range of grating
options are available across all load ratings.
Contact the experts at Zurn Australia for tailored and readily available
linear drainage solutions with the lowest total installed cost.
Innovative solutions
to save time and money
Z882 - 235mm
Clear Opening
Z886 - 100mm
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