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FMD Tech Centertest

By FMD Editorial Staff

September 2016

 

ELECTRIC EEL MODEL C DRAIN CLEANING MACHINE

The original dual cable sectional drain cleaner. Runs up to 200 feet of 1¼-inch self-feeding dual cable in 8- or 10-foot sections. Spins cable at twice the RPM of a continuous cable machine for maximum cleaning power in 3-10-inch diameter lines. The best unit for tougher blockages such as tree roots and for longer runs in main sewer lines.
www.electriceel.com

MILWAUKEE TOOL OFFERS M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH DEMAND 9.0 BATTERY PACK

With the introduction of the M18 RedLithium High Demand 9.0 Battery Pack, Milwaukee will completely shatter cordless expectations, delivering up to 5X more run-time, 35% more power and run 60% cooler than standard lithium-ion batteries. In conjunction with the advanced framework of motors and electronics in the M18 system, this new battery technology exceeds what’s possible on high-voltage or multi-battery tools, and is fully compatible with the entire M18 system.
www.milwaukeetool.com

JLG ADDS 1932R TO SCISSOR LIFT LINE

The JLG 1932R electric scissor lift is an affordably priced addition to JLG’s scissor line. Designed with lower cost of ownership in mind, the 1932R offers excellent serviceability, reliability, and durability. It features a platform height of 19 feet and platform capacity of 550 pounds. The 1932R features best-in-class service access via all-steel swing-out component trays featuring a layout that optimizes serviceability by providing technicians plenty of room to inspect and work on easily-accessible components.
www.jlg.com/en/1932R-Facilities

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS' PAINT-SHIELD KILLS HARMFUL BACTERIA

Paint Shield is the first EPA-registered microbicidal paint that continuously kills harmful bacteria on painted surfaces. Representing a game-changing advancement in coatings technology, Paint Shield kills greater than 99.9 percent of Staph (Staphylococcus aureus), MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), E. coli (Escherichia coli), VRE (Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis) and Enterobacter aerogenes within two hours of exposure on a painted surface.
swpaintshield.com

General JM-1000 Mini-Jet Compact, Lightweight, Great Price

General Pipe Cleaners’ compact, lightweight JM-1000 Mini-Jet clears grease, sand and ice from 1½-3-inch lines – at a great price! High-pressure, wall-to-wall water spray flushes clogs away. Pulse helps slide the hose around bends and down lines. Rugged metal case and safety devices protect the pump and motor. At just 23 pounds, it’s a great (and small) investment!
www.drainbrain.com/jm1000

Grasshopper’s MaxTorque Clean Diesel Mowers Cut Fuel Costs in Half

Tier 4 Final-compliant Grasshopper MaxTorque clean diesel mowers reduce fuel costs by nearly 50 percent compared to gasoline- and propane-powered mowers. Additional benefits of MaxTorque diesel that contribute to sustainability include a range of year-round implements, capable of replacing stand-alone equipment, further reducing fuel costs and emissions, and longer engine life, reducing the need for new equipment over time, easing demand for raw materials and strain on the environment.
www.grasshoppermower.com/diesel-done-right/

EarthTronics Offers New 2200 Lumen T8 LED 48 Inch Type A for Electronic Ballast

The 15 watt EarthBulb LED linear tube is available in 4000K and 5000K with 300 degree beam angle. This linear tube provides 2200 lumens and has a CRI of 82. This lamp is engineered for high lumen maintenance over its 50,000 hour rated life and exceeds the requirements for DLC. Simply “plug and play” on electronic fluorescent ballasts. Dimmable when used with fluorescent dimming ballasts. Compatible with instant start and program start ballast. Also compatible with fluorescent emergency ballasts.
www.earthtronics.com

AERCO Boiler Lowers Operating Costs

AERCO’s MFC (Multi-Fuel Condensing) hydronic boiler is capable of being fired with multiple fuels including natural gas, propane or #2 fuel oil. The MFC series also features dual return connections standard for optimal application flexibility and seasonal efficiency gains of up to 12%, delivering high reliability and cost efficiency to projects and facilities requiring backup fuel including healthcare, military bases, emergency shelters, industrial and more.
http://aerco.com/product/mfc-multi-fuel-condensing


Banyan Water Software Cuts Water Use by 50-70%

Saving water matters. Whether you’re looking to reduce operating costs, achieve sustainability goals, or increase NOI, Banyan Water’s intelligent water management software can help. Banyan Water uses technology to make it easy for large properties like multifamily housing, campuses and office buildings, to save water. Our technology tracks, analyzes, and optimizes indoor and outdoor water use across a property, and verifies water savings each month, resulting in up to 70% water savings.
www.banyanwater.com