With stainless steel heat exchangers, optional commercial rack mounts and multiple venting options, the GS and GR tankless water heater models combine reliability with flexibility to meet the demands of both residential and commercial applications and accommodate a variety of installations, the company says. Both models boast a wide array of features to increase efficiency and make service and maintenance more convenient, with the GR adding an integrated recirculation pump with dedicated connection and the GS featuring a high temperature setting of 180° for commercial use. Both models also feature cascading and common venting; variable heat control, adjustable from 95° to 140°; and bottom water connections.

The Voltex AL (anti-leak) hybrid electric heat pump water heater brings to market a water heating solution with integrated leak detection, smart connectivity and updated water connections for professionals and homeowners seeking a highly efficient, intuitive and user-friendly product. It features the highest overall Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of 4.02 with the 66-gallon unit and the highest 50-gallon UEF at 3.8, the company says. It is also available in an 80-gallon model. The unit can save homeowners up to $521 per year on utility bills when compared to a standard electric water heater. ENERGY STAR certified, the product also allows homeowners to take advantage of rebates and tax credits for additional savings.

Liberty Pump’s 1 hp grinder pump is designed for sewage applications. Higher flow rates allow use with 2" discharge lines. The pump operates on standard 115V or 230V 20A circuits. It also features patented V-Slice cutter technology, shredding difficult solids such as feminine products, rags, towels and wipes that can jam a solids-handling style pump. The PRG-Series grinders can be used as a replacement pump in 2" discharge systems using LE40 and LE50-Series solids handling pumps, the company says.

Daikin Applied announced upgrades the 100%-configurable Pathfinder air-cooled screw chiller, including a higher efficiency compressor, factory-installed pump packages and ECM condenser fan motor options. Customers can choose to switch from induction motors, the standard option, to electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for free-cooling units, allowing for better part-load efficiency and integrated part-load value (IPLV).

Walraven’s starQuick is a versatile pipe clamp that can be used to quickly and securely install multiple pipe runs for electrical and plumbing installations, the company says. The clever self-closing feature means the pipe clip closes securely when the pipe is simply pushed into it. Press down again to easily unlock if required. starQuick is suitable for lightweight copper or plastic pipework (CPVC, PVC, PEX, etc.), and comes with a full range of accessories to enable easy attaching to any substrate, rail, strut, and to threaded rod.

Uponor North America’s new hot potable pipe and fittings help meet the demand for commercial domestic water systems, the company says. Uponor began offering PP-RCT pipe and fittings in 2020 with more than 300 parts for mechanical piping in sizes from 1/2” to 12″ and cold potable piping in sizes from 1/2” to 8″. Now, with the addition of hot potable piping in sizes from 1/2” to 8″, Uponor has a comprehensive offering for mechanical and potable applications, all covered by a 10-year limited warranty, the company says.