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8 Disproportionate
Marketing Tactics
By Matt Michel
All marketing requires an investment. That investment can be dollars or time, but there is no getting
around the need for one or the other. With that in mind, here are eight low cost/no cost marketing tactics
that yield results all out of proportion to the investment.
MOBILE ADVERTISING
Your vehicles are more than service trucks.
They are mobile billboards which can build
surprisingly strong brand awareness if
they are well designed. Think about the
international freight company, DHL. The
company does little broadcast advertising,
preferring digital and print. Its budget is a
fraction of its competitors’. Yet, as soon as
you read DHL, you probably thought, “big
yellow trucks.”
DHL’s most powerful advertising initiative
is the company’s fleet of delivery vehicles.
Likewise, your most powerful advertising
can come from a well-designed wrap on
your vehicles.
Select any base colour except white. Focus
on the logo and website URL. Make them
big. Keep clutter to a minimum. Use
a professional graphics designer. Do it
right. Don’t worry about the expense. It’s
a pittance compared to the results you will
achieve.
PERSONAL NETWORKING
Within every community are “centres of
influence.” These are the people others
call for recommendations. Centres of
influence are connected people. They are
networked. To reach them, join networking
groups (e.g., BNI, Netweavers, LeTip) and
community service organizations (e.g.,
Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist). Some
of these organizations meet over breakfast
or lunch. If you are going to eat breakfast
or lunch anyway, you should eat with
community Centres of Influence.
The average Facebook user has 338 friends.
If you join a service club with 50 members
and each member only has 300 friends in
your community that equals 15,000 people
who personally know someone who can
make a personal recommendation about
your business. Join two or three groups
and you can personally build a substantial
referral machine over a few meals each
week.
WEBSITE
A website is as essential as a phone number
today. You are handicapping yourself
without one. There is, however, a world
of difference between a website and a good
website.
A well-designed website will give consumers
all of the information they need when
selecting a contractor. It will inform them
about the service and replacement process,
helping to differentiate your company,
helping you close more business. It will
also adhere to the latest principles of good
search engine optimization (SEO), which
are constantly in a state of flux, driving
you higher in search engine rankings.
Putting this type of website together is
beyond the capabilities of most contractors.
You are contractors, not web designers.
However, there are affordable industry
resources. These include Online-Access.com,
FootbridgeMedia.com, PlumberMarketing.
com and IMSAdvertising.com.
AFFINITY MARKETING
Affinity marketing involves leveraging the
loyalty of groups that share a common
affinity, like homeowners associations,
churches, booster clubs and other clubs and
charitable organizations. In an affinity
marketing program, you make a donation
to the affinity group/charity whenever
someone supporting the charity buys from
you. The marketing is up to the group
leadership. They promote your business
to their supporters, which becomes a tacit
endorsement. Moreover, affinity marketing
is “pay as you go.” Until someone buys, it
costs nothing.
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More and more often, people are turning
to the Internet for information on their
purchases, especially significant purchases.
Fortunately, you can have a voice on the
Internet. Start your own blog. Explain in
no-nonsense terms what can go wrong with
a heating and air conditioning system,
making sure you put a local spin every post
to nudge it up in the search results from
local consumers.
Do not worry about the guy who uses your
blog to fix his system himself. He is unlikely
to buy from you in the first place. Plus,
there is always the chance he will determine
the work is beyond his skill level and call
you or get in over his head and call you.
Make your blog post titles match the
questions consumers might ask. For
example, you might post something like,
“Why does my furnace smell funny?” Or,
“Why is my heater noisy?” Or, “Why does
my toilet make a gurgling sound when
flushed?”
To give it a local slant, change the post title
to, “Why are heaters in Edmonton noisy?”
Or, “An Edmonton homeowner wonders
why his heater is noisy.” Or, “Noisy toilet
in Edmonton.”
Blogging not only attracts eyeballs and
boosts search engine results. When you
blog, you are positioning yourself as an
expert. You are setting yourself apart from
your competitors.
If you need help writing your blog posts,
advertise in Craig’s List for a freelance
copywriter who lives in your community.
You talk through your thoughts with the
freelancer, who turns it into a blog post.
Freelancers are surprisingly affordable.
VIDEO
Blogging isn’t the only way to boost your
credibility. A number of contractors are
creating short videos along the lines of
blog posts and hosting them on YouTube,
Facebook and other video sites. Some
people prefer video over copy, which is
why YouTube is second only to Google for
searches.
The production quality does not have to be
perfect if the information is good. What is
important is tagging the video and writing
a complete description that is tantamount
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to a transcription. Search engines can read
descriptions. They cannot read video.
Blogs and videos complement each other.
In fact, each video can be a blog post. Every
blog post can be turned into a video.
EMAIL MARKETING
Consumers have a bad habit of forgetting
the name of contractors they recently did
business with. It is up to you to ensure they
remember. Along with furnace stickers and
refrigerator magnets, email can be one of
the most cost-effective ways to remain top-ofmind with your customers. Once a quarter,
send your customers an email newsletter
that is focused on consumer interests, not
your company. Once a quarter, send a
simple consumer information article that
can also serve as a blog post. Finally, once
a quarter send a “friends and family”
coupon for special savings.
It is easy to capture your customer’s email
addresses. You merely need to give a reason
for providing it. The CSR can ask for an
email address to send the customer a special
coupon good for $5 to $10 off the day’s
service. Or, ask for the email address to send
a picture and bio of the technician being
dispatched. At the end of a call, you can
ask for the email address so you can send
a receipt and warranty information. People
will provide their email addresses if you
provide them with a reason to have them.
Do not use your company email server
for email marketing. Use a reputable
mail list provider like Constant Contact
or Mail Chimp. This will increase your
deliverability rate, provide you with
tracking data and keep your company
address from being blacklisted.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Few contractors use social media well.
Those who have figured out effective
ways to use it find that it very affordably
generates leads and builds their brands.
Of the various social media sites, Facebook
is the single most popular with your target
demographic. While you should create a
company page and encourage followers, you
may get more results from your personal
Facebook account.
Use Facebook to build relationships and
to interact with people. Be interesting. Be
human. Be real. Be fun. And every now
and then, when the call board is looking
a little anorexic, throw out a coupon or
special offer. Upload it as an image and tag
your employees so it will appear on their
walls before their family and friends.
Social media works best when it can
reinforce other efforts like your blog and
videos. Think of it as networking from
your desk.
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i n n o v at i o n s i n p l u m b i n g
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We’re Changing the Way You
Design and Install Your
Next Bathroom
W
hile many bright ideas are hatched in the shower, two new
bold and innovative breakthroughs in the shower market
have blown the doors off customizing bathware to fit
the style and comfort of the savvy homeowner. Exciting products
from MAAX Bath Inc. reflect their long tradition of championing
innovation to meet the evolving needs of the marketplace.
According to André Deland, vice president, New Product
Development and Marketing at MAAX Bath, “Exciting products
are a central part of our commitment to maintain our leadership
by offering our customers complete bathware solutions that
meet everyday needs with regard to attractive design, comfort,
superior quality, functionality and installation, as well as convenient
maintenance.”
MAAX introduces U tile, an innovative shower wall panel solution
offering an easy-to-install and maintain alternative to conventional
ceramic tiles. Another MAAX innovation is ModulR, a highly
customizable product line featuring bathtubs, shower bases and
shower doors that allows easy customization and maximum space
utilization for any type of bathroom space. Let’s discuss each of
their design qualities and benefits.
8 SUMMER ’15 • CONTRACTING CANADA U TILE: THE EVOLUTION OF TILE
U tile is a design and installation dream. It provides sophisticated
style without the hassle of tiling. U tile walls are made from an
engineered polymer with the look and feel of stone that provides
care-free realistic-looking grout lines and tile textures, in a one-piece
wall. Its mistake-proof Ulok system allows installers to perfectly
align the walls, slip them together and lock them into place.
Quicker to install than standard ceramic tiles with direct-to-stud
installation, U tile is also grout-free, eliminating grout scrubbing,
maintenance and periodic repair with a reduced risk of leaks.
No mortar. No grout. No mess. No kidding.
MODULR: THE POWER OF CUSTOMIZATION
shower or combo (bathtub and shower) in just a few minutes.
By exploring emerging market trends, MAAX was able to zero in on
a solution that allows consumers to transform their bathrooms into
sophisticated, space-saving rooms. Their unique ModulR product
line enables more than a thousand configurations for bathtubs,
shower bases and doors that best suit the dimensions and designs
of a bathroom. ModulR maximizes every square inch of bathroom
space to create a unique and attractive décor. This makes ModulR
an ideal source for inspiration for remodelling projects or new
urban construction where space is often limited.
It’s user-friendly, fast, and simple with step-by-step configuration
suggestions:
1. Make your choice: shower, bathtub, or combo (bathtub and shower).
2. Choose a configuration that best suits the dimensions and design
of your bathroom, for example, alcove (3 walls), corner (2 walls),
or any other layout.
3. Customize your products: color, dimensions, frame finish, drain
position, options and accessories.
4. View all your project details at a glance. Print, email or save your
design.
5. Keep your reference number to quickly access your configuration.
6. Contact a MAAX distributor to order.
Some of the configurations that can accommodate a tub and shower
are linear, angular, wet room and compact. MAAX ModulR also
uses shower half walls to install a beautiful shower in a subcompact
area. ModulR offers peace of mind with proven watertightness of
products coupled with simplified installation, easy maintenance and
the MAAX warranty.
With its adaptable design, multiple finish options, and flexible
layouts, ModulR shower doors, shower base and bathtub are the
ideal products to use in any interior design project. They offer
a multitude of products that are perfect for urban construction
projects and small bathroom spaces.
Deland notes that U tile and ModulR resulted from a company
strategy to strengthen collaboration among its design teams, R&D
and product management to ensure constant innovation. The
company is constantly testing new products and technologies by
continuing to watch market trends. “We are passionate about the
quality of our products,” says Deland. “Over the years, we have
put in place a team dedicated to innovation-related activities and
maintained a high level of R&D investments. This allows us to
introduce breakthrough products such as U tile and ModulR.”
MAAX offers an online configuration tool to help designers,
contractors and even consumers configure a custom bathtub,
For more information,
visit www.maax.com and www.maaxmodulr.com
Each U tile shower and tub shower includes an easy-to-install,
beautiful and sturdy glass corner shelf. Additional shelves can also
be purchased separately.
U tile patterns merge with every architectural style, including
Organik, Factory, Marble, Wallpaper, Smooth and Erosion.
www.utilebymaax.com
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The Fastest Way to Dry
Hands Hygienically
Small.
Fastest.
Most hygienic.
Now $799.
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F
irst designed more than 65 years ago, hand dryer technologies
have changed very little. Machines use hot air to evaporate water
from hands, some taking as long as 43 seconds to dry hands.
What seemed like a stagnant market with little invention, Dyson
engineers sought to solve the issue of ineffective hand dryers.
Developed by a team of 125 engineers over three years, they
designed an entirely new type of hand dryer focused on making the
most hygienic and sustainable machines.
Today Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers dry hands quickly, hygienically
and effectively using three key technologies:
DYSON DIGITAL MOTOR V4 – The Dyson digital motor
V4 is the only hand dryer motor powerful enough to draw in up to
9.25 gallons of air per second through a HEPA filter, and then dry
hands in just 12-14 seconds.* The power-dense brushes DC motor
is one of the world’s smallest and fully integrated 1400W motors.
It uses digital pulse technology, accelerating from 0-92,000 rpm in
less than 0.7 seconds.
HEPA FILTRATION – Other hand dryers are unhygienic,
drawing in dirty air and then blowing it back onto a user’s hands.
Dyson Airblade hand dryers use HEPA filters to remove 99.97
percent of bacteria as small as 0.3 microns from the air used to
dry hands. Hands are dried using clean air and not dirty air.
AIRBLADE TECHNOLOGY – Damp hands can spread 1,000
times more bacteria than dry hands. Dyson Airblade technology
releases sheets of high velocity unheated air. The air travels
through apertures 0.8mm wide, about the thickness of an eyelash,
at 675 kph effectively scraping water from hands like a windshield
wiper, leaving them completely dry.
10 SUMMER ’15 • CONTRACTING CANADA Dyson offers a range of hand drying solutions, engineered for
different restroom environments:
DYSON AIRBLADE V HAND DRYER: Dyson engineers
have concentrated Airblade technology without compromising
drying performance, drying hands in 12 seconds.* The Airblade V
hand dryer is 60 percent smaller than the original Dyson Airblade
hand dryer, protruding just four inches from the wall; it complies
with the Americans with Disabilities Act without any additional
recessing. It also has a low impact on the environment, producing
up to 62 percent less than paper towels.**
Dyson Airblade dB Hand Dryer: The Airblade dB hand dryer is
50 percent quieter than the original Dyson Airblade hand dryer.
Dyson acoustically re-engineered the hands-in dryer by reducing
the sound of turbulence. Scallop-shaped apertures reduce air rush
noise and Helmholtz silencers after the level and quality of the
sound produced by the digital motor. Hands are dry in 12 seconds.*
It is approved by HACCP International for the use in the food and
beverage industry.
DYSON AIRBLADE TAP HAND DRYER: The Airblade
Tap hand dryer washes and dries hands without the need to
leave the sink. Sensors pinpoint hand positions and release water
from the tap stem. Integrated circuitry computes the information
and activates the Dyson digital motor, creating two high velocity
sheets of air on the tap’s branches. Hands are dry in 14 seconds.*
For more information ask your wholesaler or call: 1-877-397-6622.
Or visit: www.dysonairblade.ca.
*Dry time measured using Dyson test method 769 based on NSF P3335 using a measure of 0.1g residual moisture.
**Based on LCA results of Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers calculated by Dyson using a method developed in
conjunction with Carbon Trust, and comparable results from T. Montalbo, J. Gregory, R. Kirchain Life Cycle
Assessment of Hand Drying Systems, a Dyson commissioned study 2011. Data is taken from U.S. environmental
statistics including electricity grid mix and recycling practices and relating to models AB02 and AB04.
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Dyson engineers have developed
one of the world’s smallest 1400W
motors. They’ve used it to build an
ADA compliant hand dryer that
protrudes just four inches from the
wall. There’s even room for two HEPA
filters, so it dries hands hygienically –
in just 12 seconds.*
For more information or to set
up a demo call 1-877-397-6622
or visit dysonairblade.ca
*Dry time measured using Dyson test method 769 based on
NSF P335 using a measurement of 0.1g residual moisture.
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Milwaukee High Demand
9.0 Ah Battery Technology
Overview
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By Clint DeBoer
t this year’s Milwaukee Media
Event, the company debuted the
9.0 Ah battery, which it dubbed
“High Demand”. These new Milwaukee
9.0 Ah batteries provide over twice
the work of a 5.0 Ah battery because
they can run cooler and with greater
efficiency. To give you an idea of how this
translates into a real world application,
a Milwaukee cordless circular saw
equipped with their M18 Red Lithium
High Demand 9.0 Ah battery can make
258 cuts of 2×10 lumber.
For comparison, Hilti’s 36V circular saw
did 173 cuts of 2x10 lumber. If 2x4s are
your mainstay, then realize that a single
Milwaukee 9.0 Ah battery can make 537
of those cuts—that’s astronomical and
likely a full day’s worth of work. In fact at
the 2014 Milwaukee media event, they
were bragging that the new Milwaukee
FUEL M18 circular saw made 233 cuts
of 2×4 lumber so the High Demand 9.0
Ah battery is a real work horse and
a game changer. The times; they are
a-changin’.
various manufacturers’ competing
products. If you ever wondered whether
manufacturers tend to “stack the deck”,
our experience has been that most (not
all!) are quite reasonable and fair in
their general claims.
OVER 2X THE POWER,
BUT NOT TWICE AS BIG
So how do you get more than twice the
work of a 5.0 Ah battery out of a 9.0
Ah pack? First you have to understand
energy flow. The Milwaukee 9.0
Ah batteries are more efficient thanks to
wide channels which feed voltage across
the cells. They also run cooler. Heat is
the enemy of batteries and a cooler pack
can accomplish more work.
I knew the future of tools lay with
cordless technology, but I hadn’t thought
we’d get quite this far this quickly.
With the Milwaukee High Demand 9.0
Ah RedLithium battery, you get new
possibilities and those new possibilities
include cordless SDS Max hammer
drills, all-day run-time, cordless saws
that compete with corded models—and
probably a lot of things we haven’t
thought of just yet. You’re not going to
want to run these batteries on tools that
don’t need them—there’s no need to add
the additional weight (which is measured
in ounces, but still). Milwaukee 9.0 Ah
batteries are for high demand tools and
applications where you really need to
squeeze out the most power or runtime
possible from a cordless tool.
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High Demand 9.0 Ah battery pack to
have 5 cells in three staggered rows,
distributing the power in such a way
as to keep the pack compact—it’s only
slightly larger than a 4.0 or 5.0 Ah
pack. They also retain all the features
of current Milwaukee M18 RedLithium
batteries like shock absorption,
temperature
control,
RedLink
electronics and protection against water
incursion.
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The Milwaukee 9.0 Ah battery will let you make an astounding
258 consecutive cuts into 2×10 lumber.
As an aside, we found it really interesting
that the results of our cordless circular
saw shootout (featured in the Fall/
Winter’2014 issue) numbers matched
up to within 5% of the numbers
Milwaukee used at their event to display
the run-time and cutting capacity of
12 • SUMMER ’15 • CONTRACTING CANADA Notice the staggered cell layout inside the Milwaukee 9.0 Ah
battery pack. This is how Milwaukee was able to get the pack to
be only slightly taller than existing RedLithium XC packs.
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What You Need to Know
About System Evacuation
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MD50 & MD100 BLACKMAX® DIGITAL MANIFOLDS
By Andy Potter
he need for evacuation is often
misunderstood. Evacuation is the
process by which we remove all
foreign gases from a built up refrigeration
system. Before placing a system in
operation all gases that entered the system
while building it up must be removed
before adding the refrigerant.
Refrigerant is made up of components that
will cause great harm if combined with
different components in the air. Water
being the most damaging component; is
the one we watch out for most often.
Water mixed with refrigerants can cause
acids that are strong enough to eat away
the strongest of all the materials used in
the system.
The electric motors are wound with
wiring that is coated with an insulting
material that is easily dissolved by the
acid produced with moisture as it is
mixed with refrigerant. This acid will
also allow copper ions to attach to the
bearings in the mechanical portions of
the compressor. The copper coating that
forms tightens the bearings and cause the
energy consumed by the compressor to
increase. It also reduces the space for the
lubricants to work and causes the bearings
to wear prematurely. This premature
wear shortens the life of the compressor.
Evacuation is not just to remove air from
the system but also to increase the life of
the system. Failing to properly evacuate
a system is a practice that will allow
the customer to mistrust the technician
as well as the company employing the
technician.
The problem that presents itself does not
happen immediately. It takes months for
the acid that is produced to begin its attack
on the system. We as professionals are
commissioned with the responsibility to
train the others we guide to understand the
full nature of the effect. We are to teach
them the long-term affects of not doing the
proper start up procedures, preventing the
opportunity for acids to be developed.
14 • SUMMER ’15 • CONTRACTING CANADA When installing an evaporator coil on an
existing system a technician often thinks
it is ok to just purge the coil through the
suction line to remove the non-condensable
gases. Nothing could be farther from the
truth. Refrigerant will travel through the
coil and flow under the non-condensable
gases. Some of the non-condensable gases
will be forced out by a Ventura action but
not all of them.
A vacuum is the only way to be sure
the system is free of all non-condensable
gases. Compressor manufacturers when
changing out a compressor recommend a
vacuum of 500 microns. It is my opinion
that the same should be followed with
each component change out. Many in the
field have agreed that 750 microns is an
acceptable level. A good filter drier will
help protect the system after this level of
vacuum.
A vacuum pump should be tested to insure
that it has the ability to pull down to a
500-micron range. Place a micron gauge
on the tubing connected to the vacuum
pump inlet fitting and start the vacuum
pump. Observe the drop in pressure as
the pump runs. As the pressure drops
the time will increase between each
range. If the pump stops at a range above
500-microns, the pump may be weak or
the test set-up indicates an atmospheric
leak. Close the valves to the tubing
connected to the gauge, stop the pump
and observe the reading. A rise in
pressure will indicate a leak in the
gauge or tubing. A steady pressure
reading greater than 500-microns will
indicate a weak vacuum pump. If a
leak is indicated, the problem must be
located and repaired before continuing
the test.
When evacuating a system be certain that
all isolating valves are open. When solenoid
valves are utilized be certain that they are
manually opened or energized if need be.
An area of the system could capture noncondensable gases or refrigerant if they
are closed.
Connect the manifold gauge set to both
the high side and low side of the system.
Connect the centre service hose from
the manifold gauge set to the inlet of the
vacuum pump. A micron gauge can be
added to the system in a remote location
from the service ports to insure the entire
system is drawing down properly as the
vacuum pump operates. Once the micron
gauge reaches 500 microns the technician
is insured the system is free of moisture
and non-condensable gases.
A built up system that has been properly
evacuated will have a greater chance for
a long healthy life. A c o m p a n y
that teaches and
prepares
its technicians to
follow
proper start
up procedures
will also have a
greater chance
for a long, healthy
and profitable
life.
Using properly rated and working set of refrigerant gauges and hoses and vacuum pump like
the CPS Products 6 CFM Pro-Set model equipped with a VG200 digital electronic micron gauge, is designed
to accurately monitor the entire evacuation process from start to finish until the you desired micron level is achieved.
Editor’s Note: Andy Potter is Technical Director for CPS Products and founder of HVAC
Training Center Inc.in Hockley, TX and an industry veteran with over fifty years of HVACR
experience. For training information and useful tips visit these websites: www.hvacrconcepts.com
www.five-two-one.com and www.cpsproducts.com
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t o o l ta l k
20V Max vs. 18V: Which is
the More Powerful Battery?
By David C. Smith
L
et me start by saying if I only had a quarter for every time I
heard someone say, “There was a major difference in power
when I switched from an 18V system to a 20V system,” I’d
have a lot of quarters.
The 18V vs. 20V Max debate goes on no matter how many times I
step into someone else’s conversation and explain it to them. So let
me take the drama out of the conversation now and set the record
straight – they’re the same.
3.6 volts (nominal) x 5 cells = 18 volts
4 volts (maximum) 5 cells = 20 volts
That’s it. That’s the entire difference in 18V vs. 20V Max batteries.
It’s only a matter of whether the company is using nominal voltage
or maximum voltage as their rating.
20V MAX VS. 18V: RUNNING THE NUMBERS
Inside your battery pack are the
individual battery cells as depicted
in the Milwaukee M18 LithiumIon XG illustration showing the
internal components of its battery
pack. In an 18V/20V Max system,
they are always set in groups
of five wired in a series. Each
group of five is then wired in
parallel to increase the number
of amp hours and overall battery
capacity in watt hours. For more
on that, check out our feature on
Voltage vs. Amp Hours at www.
protoolreviews.com.
Each one of those battery cells
has two voltage ratings – nominal
and maximum. The amount of
voltage that a battery produces
when fully charged is higher than
when it begins to discharge, even
slightly. It’s actually a chemical
characteristic of the lithium-ion
system. Each battery cell has a nominal voltage of 3.6 volts and a
maximum voltage of slightly more than 4 volts.
Mini-split installation
is now a single
person job!
• Clips to mini-split
mounting plate,
securely holding unit
as connections are
made. Unclips easily
as unit is mounted.
• Versitile level
setting adjusts to any
mounting plate.
I’d love to stop there, but people will insist on arguing that the 20V
Max systems are simply more powerful than 18V because, well, 20
is bigger than 18. (sigh)
Seriously though, I love talking about this stuff, so let’s jump on it.
In the North American markets, manufacturers such as Bosch®,
Milwaukee®, Ridgid®, Ryobi® and Makita® are all running on
an 18V battery platform. DeWalt® and Porter-Cable® run on their
20V Max systems. A volt meter is all that it takes to offer some
quantifiable data, and a look inside the battery will show you why.
NEW!
• Non-marking pads
won’t harm walls.
• Collapses into
storage tote bag.
Patent Pending
20V MAX VS. 18V: WHAT ABOUT HIGHER AND
LOWER VOLTAGE SYSTEMS?
This brings up several interesting talking points. First, many
European countries are stricter on how a company can advertise.
You’ll find that tools are sold by their nominal voltage in most areas.
That means 18V high power tools and 10.8 volt lower power tools.
From a marketing standpoint, being able to put a higher number on
the tool makes it seem more powerful. Putting a nominal voltage
on it is a representation of where the battery operated most of the
time.
For some reason, 20V Max vs. 18V debate only seems to be an
issue among these five-cell group platforms. Everyone advertises
their 12V line (three cells), not their 10.8V families. Jump up to
OPE (Outdoor Power Equipment) and we get 40V systems (10
cells) that are taking the place of the 36V platforms of a couple
of years ago. So, before you leave with a bad taste in your mouth
about DeWalt® or Porter-Cable®, understand that everyone does
it somewhere.
20V MAX VS. 18V: THERE’S A REASON IT SAYS
“MAX*”
Speaking of DeWalt® and Porter-Cable®, you’ll notice on their
packaging that it is marked 20V Max*. That asterisk and the word
“Max” points to the documentation that clearly states the voltage
is maximum. Is it a marketing tactic? Yes. Is it misleading? Only if
you don’t look for an explanation when you see something marked
with an asterisk.
Defy Gravity.
Remote mount
When gravity feed
condensate drainage
is not possible...
• Aspen’s advanced series of mini
pumps offer clean, quiet condensate
removal for mini-split AC units. • Four
models. Capacities up to 60,000
BTU/hr. Max head up to 50
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standard Silent+
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Internal mount
(Mounts below evaporator from back of unit)
External
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External
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RECTORSEAL® ACQUIRES SURESEAL
RectorSeal® Corp., a leading manufacturer of quality
plumbing and HVAC/R products, has acquired selected assets
and the SureSeal® brand from SureSeal Manufacturing
(SSM), Tacoma, Wash. SSM manufactures and distributes
SureSeal, the leading brand of waterless floor drain trap
seals approved by two of the three national model plumbing
codes for use as an alternative to trap primers for blocking
sewer gas backflow through floor drains into occupied
spaces. The www.thesureseal.com website will continue to
operate. SureSeal will continue to be sold through traditional
wholesalers serving the PHC and HVAC/R markets.
LONGEVITY APPOINTS
KAMEEN-HILTON-WANKLING LTD.
FOR WESTERN CANADA
20V Max* - 20 volts maximum, 18 volts nominal.
So yes, 18V and 20V Max systems have the same amount of
voltage power. However, the guts of each battery cells do vary from
brand to brand and even within a single brand as technology and
chemistry improve. So is DeWalt’s 20V Max line more powerful
than their 18V line was? Yes. Because the electronics, motors and
cells are better, but they’re putting out the exact same voltage!
eurosmart
nEW
The perfect addition to all contemporary
bathrooms. Featuring a solid metal handle,
brass body and forward-leaning dynamic
lines, the Eurosmart NEW is the perfect
addition to all timeless bathroom settings.
The name Eurosmart says it all: smart
looks, smart technology and a smart price.
This high-quality faucet incorporates the
following enduring performance features
including GrohE SilkMove® for precise
handling and GrohE StarLight® for a
radiant, brilliant shine.
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and testing forum written by professionals for professionals. For more
information visit: www.protoolreviews.com.
WIN a
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Visit our web site to see the complete
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GROHE.CA
18 SUMMER ’15 • CONTRACTING CANADA Longevity Acrylics Inc., one of Canada’s leading
manufacturers of acrylic bathware, is pleased to appoint
Kameen-Hilton-Wankling Ltd. as their sales agency
representing the full quality acrylic bathware product line
for Western Canada. Kameen-Hilton-Wankling Ltd. est. in
1956 are based in Winnipeg, MB. Don Hilton, Partner/Sales
can be contacted at Tel.: 204-489-9384, Email: donhilton@
khwltd.ca. www.longevityacrylics.com.
HEIMER NAMED TO
MOST INFLUENTIAL
HVAC PEOPLE
A U.S. industry publication
recently named David Heimer,
COO of Service Nation Inc., to its
list of 10 of the HVAC industry’s
most influential people. Heimer
has been instrumental in building
Service Nation’s membership
offerings, designed to provide
service contractors with an
affordable means of improving
their business and financial performance. The organization
was founded by a collaboration of leading contractors to
share information and help other contractors in the HVAC,
electrical, plumbing and solar industries improve sales,
marketing, operations and profitability. It operates three
business alliances: the Service Roundtable, the Retail
Contractor Coalition and the Service Nation Alliance.
SUPCO, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of
replacement parts and test instruments used in HVAC/R
industries, has been appointed the exclusive North
American Master Distributor for the Universal UV Systems
ClearBlue® residential product line. ClearBlue® products
reduce bacteria, viruses and mold in the air and HVAC
system coils. SUPCO is represented in Canada by Air Force
1 Sales & Marketing Ltd. Ask your wholesaler for info or
visit www.supco.com or www.airforce1.ca.
RANGER DESIGN PARTNERS WITH
LEGEND FLEET SOLUTIONS
Ranger Design Inc. and Legend Fleet Solutions have
entered into a partnership that will now allow Ranger
Design to offer customers one-stop shopping for durable
flooring options that are compatible with Ranger’s full range
of commercial van products.
Ranger Design is known as an innovative designer
and manufacturer of
customized van shelving,
van racking, ladder racks,
partitions and storage
systems for commercial
vehicles. The Legend
UltraGrip pre-cut floor
offers class leading antislip protection, and is
constructed with a rigid
heavy duty, non-porous rubber coated surface.
“We are very excited to work with Legend” said Jay Cowie,
Product Manager for Ranger Design. “Teaming up with them
will now allow our customers more options, saving them
time and shipping costs.” Visit: http://fleet.legendrubber.ca
or Call: 1-800-565-5321 www.rangerdesign.com.
BEGINS
2015 RETOOL YOUR FUTURE
SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
hilmor® opened its 2015 scholarship competition, Retool
Your Future, designed to help current and future HVAC
students get top-of-the-line tools as they begin their careers.
This is the third annual competition which has attracted
more than a thousand student entries in three years. The
scholarship contest awards six grand prizes consisting of
a $5,000.00 scholarship, a trip to the 2016 AHR EXPO in
Orlando, FL, a hilmor® Starter Kit with tools essential to
beginning their careers and a hilmor® Green Wall valued
at $5,000.00 with more than 40 HVAC/R tools donated to
their school.
continued on page 20
Enter Your Completed Survey for Your Chance to WIN
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FOR CLEARBLUE® LINE
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Annual Recertification Program
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“We in the industry have a responsibility to encourage
careers in HVAC/R, which is why we developed the Retool
Your Future program,” said Andrea Halpin, senior manager,
brand marketing, at hilmor.
The contest is open to students in the Canada and the
U.S. To enter, students currently enrolled in or have
applied for admission to an established, recognized HVAC/R
school must submit a 250-word essay explaining how the
HVAC/R industry will “retool their life.” The contest runs
August 1 through October 31, 2015.
For contest rules and more information, visit www.
RetoolYourFuture.com.
S&P CANADA
APPOINTS SUTTON AS
SALES MANAGER
S&P
Canada
Ventilation
Products has appointed Tim Sutton
as Sales Manager. Sutton brings
more than 29 years of industry
experience to his new role at S&P
Canada, and previously held sales
Don’t just get your analyzer serviced
management positions in the HVAC industry. “We are proud
to have Tim join our team,” states S&P Canada President
Roy McCrimmon. “People of Tim’s caliber do not come
along every day and having him on our team will help us
prepare for future growth and expand into new markets and
opportunities.”
S&P Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of the S&P
world group celebrating 64 years in business. www.
solerpalaucanada.com.
Get It Recertified
AQUAMOTION INC.
APPOINTS ONTOR LTD.
AquaMotion Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of patented
Single, Multi Speed and Variable Speed Circulators and
Recirculation Systems has appointed ONTOR Ltd. as their
Representative for all of Canada. ONTOR will sell the
AquaMotion product line through the wholesale distribution
channels. www.aquamotionhvac.com, www.ontor.com.
Part #
C20
Year 1
Year 2
C25
C30
CO95
C50
$90.00
$125.00
$125.00
$125.00
$90.00
$125.00
$260.00
$340.00
$60.00
$90.00
$125.00
$125.00
$60.00
$90.00
$125.00
$260.00
$90.00
$120.00
$90.00
$260.00
$450.00
$360.00
$450.00
$760.00
(Smart Bell)
(Smart Bell
PLUS)
$90.00
$60.00
$90.00
$60.00
Year 3
$90.00
Year 4
$90.00
Year 5
Total:
C75
C85
C125
C127
C155
C157
C255
C257
$125.00
$125.00
$125.00
$160.00
$260.00
$175.00
$185.00
$125.00
$410.00
$520.00
$160.00
$260.00
$175.00
$185.00
$125.00
$125.00
$125.00
$125.00
$160.00
$260.00
$175.00
$185.00
$340.00
$125.00
$410.00
$520.00
$160.00
$260.00
$175.00
$185.00
$125.00
$125.00
$340.00
$125.00
$125.00
$475.00
$585.00
$525.00
$625.00
$895.00
$1,055.00
$840.00
$1,195.00 $1,415.00
$1,115.00
$1,625.00
$1,225.00
$1,365.00
Pricing for Canada only
Recertification includes either sensor calibration or
replacement as needed PLUS:
4
n e w p r o d u c t s p l u m b i n g / h va c r
WELLNESS
BATHTUBS
BRING BEAUTY
TO THE
BATHROOM
Villeroy & Boch
introduce two new
freestanding wellness
bathtubs in square
and oval design to
the Loop & Friends line. These two new wellness bathtubs
provide a comfortable, hygienic and top-quality solution for an
array of bathroom styles, and continue to set the standards for
uncompromised quality, optimal user friendliness and timeless
design. Unique 3.5-inch edges surround these new bathtubs,
serving as an optimal base for fixture installation or usability as
easy-access shelving.
CONDENSATE PUMP
WITH BUILT-IN ACID
NEUTRALIZER
The SANICONDENS
BEST® condensate water
pump from Saniflo neutralizes
and discharges condensate
from high-efficiency furnaces,
AC equipment, dehumidifiers,
ice machines and other
applications that lack belowfloor drainage. The built-in pump activates automatically
and removes condensate by pumping it to a drainage line.
SANICONDENS BEST® combines neutralizers and condensate
pumps into one system, creating a less expensive and spacesaving solution. Ask your wholesaler or Call: 1-800-571-8191.
www.saniflo.com
20 SUMMER ’15 • CONTRACTING CANADA ADVANCED BATHROOM
SANITARY INNOVATIONS
Full system 30-point inspection with replacement of any
worn or failed parts. *
4
Firmware and/or software upgrades as needed.
4
Certificate of calibration provided for record keeping.
4
Recertification work report to document work completed.
4
Units returned cleaned “like-new”with paid return freight.
UEi Recertification Advantages
4
Recertified by factory trained professionals.
4
Eliminates legal liability of self-installed sensors.
4
Fast turn-around with east and west coast
recertification locations.
4
Save time with online recertification check-in.
4
Up front pricing means NO surprises.
4
Recertification services are warranted for one year.
Industrial Analyzer Recertification
For recertification pricing on KM9106, KM900PLUS and KM900 call or visit us online to get pricing for the unit with
your specific combination of sensors.
* Recertification and warranty service does not cover parts damaged by misuse or negligence.
Villeroy & Boch introduces sanitary innovations for superior
bathroom hygiene. CeramicPlus washbasin and toilet glaze
does not allow water, dirt, limescale and other materials to
bond with it. DirectFlush toilets have an open rim for quick,
thorough sanitizing and feature a unique water flow that allows
the entire bowl to benefit from a comprehensive rinse with
every flush. A QuickRelease option on DirectFlush toilets
allows the seat to be removed and easily re-attached after
optimal cleaning. Ask your wholesaler or call: 1-888-295-8134.
www.villeroy-boch.com.
PLUMBING MANIFOLD SYSTEM
With Viega‘s ManaBloc® plumbing manifold system, individual
PEX lines supply each fixture in
a commercial building, providing
fast, consistent hot water delivery
while decreasing energy costs
and reducing water waste. With
fewer fittings hidden behind the
walls, the Viega ManaBloc®
system minimizes potential leak
points and allows the system to
operate multiple fixtures at once
without dramatic temperature
and pressure changes.
contractingcanada.com
DL429
C85KIT
EOS Long Life Combustion
Analyzer Kit
True RMS Wireless HVAC
Clamp with ∆T
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C255KIT
EOS Industrial Combustion
Analyzer Kit
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n e w h va c r / p r o d u c t s t o o l s & i n s t r u m e n t s
continued from page 20
Viega ManaBloc® systems are fully assembled, factory tested
and come with a 10-year transferrable warranty. For more
information, visit www.viega.us.
FLOOR-STANDING CONDENSING
BOILER
Bosch Thermotechnology’s popular wallmounted Greenstar gas condensing boiler
is now available in a floor standing version
for all boiler and combi units up to 151 MBH
inputs. Greenstar floor standing models
have a small footprint and are ideal in
applications where wall-mounting options
are unavailable or floor standing
units are preferred. FS models
are fully modulating condensing
boilers that are CSA and ASME approved with an ENERGY
STAR efficiency rating of 95%. Ask your wholesaler. www.
boschheatingandcooling.com.
ENERGY-EFFICIENT
HOT WATER
RECIRCULATION
The “plug and play” installations
of the new Grundfos COMFORT
PM AUTO® range of residential
circulating pumps set the standard
for intelligent and energy-efficient hot
water recirculation. Its AUTOADAPT
function learns the household’s
consumption patterns and then adapts to
them, cutting residential energy
costs up to 85%. The AUTOADAPT
function is so powerful that eight out
of
10 installations can rely on this feature to automatically select
the optimal setting. Ask your wholesaler. ca.grundfos.com
EFFICIENT, SMALLER
SIZE WATER HEATER
Navien® introduces a smaller
water heater, NPE-150S, with an
efficiency of 0.97 EF, a heating
capacity of 18,000-120,000 BTU/H
and will produce 5.3 GPM at a
45-degree temperature rise. The
smaller size is ideal for small
residences or to cascade where a
bit more DHW is required. Features
include 1/2" gas pipe capability,
2” PVC venting up to 60’, dual
stainless steel heat exchangers,
an integrated control and field gas
convertibility. www.navien.com.
MID AND LOW RANGE BTU
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
Rinnai has expanded its Ultra Series condensing line with midand lower-range maximum BTU units. These new models offer
condensing efficiency and a lower price point for installations
22 SUMMER ’15 • CONTRACTING CANADA that don’t require high BTUs for both
new construction and renovation
projects, with options for indoor
and outdoor installation. Ask your
wholesaler. www.rinnai.us/waterheater/products
HIGH-EFFICIENCY
CONDENSING BOILER
Weil-McLain®’s high efficiency
Evergreen™ condensing boiler
delivers 95% AFUE rating and has
been recognized as Most Efficient
2015 by ENERGY STAR®. It
features simple controls, flexible
functionality, a quiet, durable design
and easy installation. Adaptable for
light commercial or large residential
applications and for single- or multiboiler installations. Floor- or wallmount options available. Ask your
wholesaler or call 800-526-6636.
Visit http://evergreenboiler.com.
OXYGEN-BARRIER PEX TUBING
Uponor Ltd. helioPEX™ X2 tubing provides a competitive
alternative for closed-loop residential radiant heating
applications. Manufactured using an Uponor-proprietary
technology, the new tubing in 1/2", 5/8” and 3/4" sizes suits
residential radiant heating applications. Uponor helioPEX X2
meets all codes, standards and listings for radiant heating
applications in Canada and is compatible with multiple fitting
types including ASTM F11960 ProPEX® expansion fittings
and Quick-Seal (QS)-style fittings. Ask your wholesaler or call:
1-888-994-7726. www.uponorpro.com.
CLEANER TOILET BOWL
WITH ONE FLUSH
American Standard Canada’s VorMax™
Toilet delivers the cleanest flush ever
engineered. The system’s powerful jet of
water scrubs the entire bowl clean thanks
to its unique permanent finish inhibiting
stains and odor-causing bacteria and new
design omitting the rim cavity and holes.
It can successfully flush 1,000 grams (2.2
pounds) of waste while using a watersaving 1.28 gallons per flush. Ask your
wholesaler. www.americanstandard.ca
contractingcanada.com
INVERTER-DRIVEN
AIR CONDITIONERS
Maytag® PSA4BG iQ Drive
air conditioners reach
20-SEER cooling efficiency
in all matches and are
available in 2, 3, 4 and 5
ton capacities. The inverterdriven rotary compressor
allows it to modulate
between 49% and 118% of capacity in five steps, making
constant, small adjustments to offset the cooling demands with
lower noise levels. Compatible with any two-stage thermostat.
Ask your wholesaler. www.maytaghvac.com.
COMBUSTION ANALYZER
UEi’s C255 Industrial Combustion
Analyzer features the award-wining
EOS CO2 measurement technology
designed for commercial and
industrial environments. Its highrange (10,000ppm) H2 compensated
CO sensor can be upgraded with
either a 100ppm Low NOx sensor, or
standard 1000ppm NOx sensor for
compliance requirements. The builtin Ambient CO Data Logger provides
automatic snapshots of the ambient
atmosphere in 2-minute increments.
The C255 includes the Heat
Exchanger Integrity Test. Results
from each mode can be printed or
logged for later review. Ask your
wholesaler. www.ueitest.com.
FIRST SMARTPHONE STATIC
PRESSURE METER
AAB Smart Tools’ new smartphone
SPM-100 utilizes onscreen guidance
to easily take accurate readings for
static pressure, pressure differential,
total external static pressure, indoor
vs. outdoor conditions and weather
conditions. The technician is shown
where to place the colour-coded static
pressure probes (sold separately)
and how to take measurements.
Ask your wholesaler or visit www.
AABsmart.com.
UNIVERSAL HANDHELD TEST EQUIPMENT
Dwyer Instruments’ new model UHH2 Universal Handheld
Test Equipment provides functionality and versatility of the
Mobile Meter® software app on a rugged IP68 Android® based
handheld. Wireless anemometer, hygrometer and pressure
probes communicate to the handheld using Bluetooth SIG
contractingcanada.com wireless technology and can be
displayed simultaneously. Besides
the UHH2 handheld base unit,
another option, Series AQTIA,
offers the UHH2 accompanied by
a wireless probe or module. Ask
your wholesaler. www.dwyerinst.com
SELF-ADJUSTING WIRE STRIPPER
The versatile hilmor® wire stripper has clearly marked gauge
indicators to allow the user to strip wires without damaging
them. Its sharp cutting edge delivers straight cuts every time.
A micro-adjusting knob allows for precision stripping down to
30 AWG and up to 8 AWG. It self-adjusts automatically to strip
and cut wire 10-22
AWG
and
crimp
insulated and noninsulated terminals.
An adjustable stop
controls the length of
wire being stripped.
Comfortable grips on
over-molded handles
reduce hand fatigue
and won’t slip or twist.
www.hilmor.com
STEEL SAFETY
BULKHEAD
PARTITIONS FOR
SPRINTER VANS
Ranger Design combines
safety with security in its
new line of steel partitions
for the Mercedes Sprinter
Vans. These solid bulkhead
partitions of heavy gauge
steel and aluminum resist
maximum impact and
provide a secure barrier
between the occupants of
the van and its cargo. These
rattle-free partitions can
also increase cabin comfort
by improving climate
control, reducing noise and
allowing maximum seat
travel. Available in several models including Swing Door Van
Partition. Call: 1-800-565-5321. www.rangerdesign.com.
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LEAK-DETECTING FOR CRAMPED
AC&R SYSTEMS Spectroline® VioMAX Plus from Spectronics uses a
mini telescopic, violet light lamp to locate AC&R leaks
in tight, cramped areas. The high-output violet LED
light offers optimal fluorescent response and contrast
and works with all universal /POE dyes. Fluorescent
dye added to the system circulates and escapes with
the refrigerant. When scanned with this compact
light source, the leak glows brilliantly. Ask your
wholesaler. www.spectroline.com
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PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE
GAUGE FOR SHARED DATA
YELLOW JACKET®
ManTooth™ Wireless Digital
Pressure/Temperature
Gauge
easily connects to smart devices
so technicians can test the system
without losing refrigerant. Free
downloadable ManTooth RSA app
wirelessly calculates and displays
the system’s actual pressures,
temperatures, superheat and subcooling in an easy-to-read color format on an
iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ device. Available in Single or Dual Pressure Gauge.Ask
your wholesaler or call: 1-800-769-8370. www.yellowjacket.com.
MINI AVIATION SNIPS
With an overall length of only 7-1/8”, the AVsMini
easily goes to work where full-size aviation snips are
challenged. Forged steel jaws produce a long lasting,
sharply defined cutting edge. A 3/4” length of cut
and sure-gripping serrations on the lower jaw blade
provide optimum controlled speed and accuracy. Ask
your wholesaler. www.malcotools.com
24 • SUMMER ’15 • CONTRACTING CANADA 1. If you install and/or service combustion equipment do you as
a normal practice perform a CO test? __Yes __No; If no please
explain: _________________________________________
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2. Are you interested in reading articles comparing performance and
features of different brands of cordless and corded power tools?
__Yes __ No; And would this be helpful in your tool selection and
purchasing decision? __ Yes __ No
3. When planning to purchase corded and cordless power tools what
is most important to you? Please rank the following criteria in
order of importance from 1 to 5 with 1 being most important and 5
being least important: a)___ Price; b)___ Brand; c)___ Power &
Performance; d)___ Dependability; e)___ Warranty
4. Are you interested in reading articles comparing performance,
operation and features of different makes of test instruments and
combustion analyzers __ Yes __ No; Would this information be
helpful in your selection and purchasing decision? __ Yes __ No
5. Are you interested in information about service vehicle outfitting,
shelving and storage options and security solutions for your
vehicle? __ Yes __ No
7. When replacing your service vehicle do you plan on buying or
leasing your next service vehicle ___Buying ___ Leasing
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LIGHTWEIGHT SWAGE
& FLARE KIT
YELLOW JACKET®’s
lightweight, compact and portable carrying case keeps
swage and flare tools easily accessible. Kit includes builtin slide gauge and six different quick-change positions
for flaring soft copper and aluminum tubes. Ultra-light
yoke does both swage and flare, with a quick-connect
function that saves time during pin and cone changing.
Ask your wholesaler. http://yellowjacket.com
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STEEL 9-DRAWER
VAN CABINET FOR SMALL PARTS
Ranger Design’s new X51-F Steel 9-Drawer Van
Cabinet keeps small parts organized and within reach.
Constructed of heavy-duty steel, the cabinet has
9 plastic removable bin drawers with 27 drawer
dividers to provide for 3 compartments per drawer.
Cabinets can be mounted side by side or stacked
vertically (mounting blocks included) to allow for fit in
multiple layouts. Cabinet is backed by a warranty and
outstanding customer service department. Call: 1-800565-5321. www.rangerdesign.com.
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8. Please check the products you plan to purchase in the near future:
___ Power tools, corded and/or cordless
___ Instruments, Diagnostic test meter
___ Instruments for temperature measurement
___ Infrared temperature gun
___ Combustion analyzer
___ Instruments for Airflow measurement
___ Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm
___ Drain cleaning equipment
___ Drain inspection equipment
___ Pipe & tubing cutting, flaring and crimping tools
___ Pipe threading, bending & grooving equipment
___ Pipe freezing equipment
___ Sheet metal working tools & equipment
___ Refrigerant recovery equipment
___ Refrigerant charging & evacuation equipment
___ Refrigerant system analyzer
___ Refrigerant leak detection
___ Business management software programs
___ Welding and/or brazing equipment, torches
___ Vehicle shelving, ladder carries & storage systems
9. Are you planning to purchase any of these products in the next 3
months? __Yes __ No
10. Has information in Contracting Canada magazine helped you in
your product selections? __ Yes __ No
11. Would you recommend Contracting Canada to other contractors,
service technicians, installers and apprentices? __ Yes __ No
12. From which wholesaler did you receive Contracting Canada
magazine: Please mail your completed survey today or scan and email to:
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CONTRACTING CANADA • SUMMER '15 • 25
new products tools & instruments
CORDLESS DRILLS & DRIVERS
WITH MORE POWER
Milwaukee’s next generation M18™ FUEL
Drilling and Driving Products deliver the most
power on the market in a more compact size. The
new M18 FUEL™ Drill Drivers and Hammer
Drills are the most powerful 18V Drills at 1200
in-lbs of torque, while being 1/2” shorter and a 1/2 lb lighter than the competition. The
new M18 FUEL™ Impacts are the most powerful compact impacts in their class, and
feature Milwaukee’s proprietary DRIVE CONTROL™ for greater versatility in various
fastening applications. Call: 1-800-SAWDUST. www.milwaukeetool.com
CORDLESS METAL-CUTTING SHEARS
Milwaukee M18™ Cordless Metal-Cutting
Shears give users better control to easily push
through cuts from behind the tool. With the
tool-free, 360-degree rotating head, users can
easily adjust their tool to cut in tight spaces
from any direction. New models include an
18-gauge single cut shear; an 18-gauge double
cut shear for straight common sheet metal
cuts; and cordless 14-gauge double cut shear
for heavier gauge sheet metal cuts. Ask your
wholesaler or call 1-800-SAWDUST. www.milwaukeetool.com
NEW METAL FORMING AND
CUTTING TOOLS
New metal forming solutions will include
the 3” SPEED SEAMER™ and 5-Blade
HVAC Crimper. Featuring a forged
metal head and comfortable over-molded
handles, the 3” SPEED SEAMER™
includes 3/8” and 1” markings on the
head to quickly measure the most
common folds in HVAC ductwork.
The 5-Blade HVAC Crimper features
reinforced crimper ribs, which provide
greater blade stability, producing up
to 2X longer tool life. The 3” SPEED
SEAMER™ and 5-Blade HVAC Crimper
are designed to be comfortable for both
overhand and underhand use.
Six new Tinner Snips are divided
into three types: the industry’s first
Compound-Offset Tinner, Classic
Tinners and Lightweight Tinners. Each
with a unique set of features and
benefits, the new line aims to increase
productivity with features such as 40%
larger handle loops that are much easier
to use with commonly worn gloves. The
Compound-Offset Tinner Snips are ideal
for tough cuts and deliver 2X more force
than the competition. Using a compound
mechanism that amplifies the tool’s force, the user is able to achieve easier cuts in
tough metal materials – such as metal lathe – with less effort. In addition, the tool
features 45-degree all-metal forged offset blades to keep the user’s hands above the
material while cutting, and BOLT-LOCK™ Technology so the blades will not loosen
over time. www.milwaukeetool.com
26 • SUMMER ’15 • CONTRACTING CANADA INFOSOURCE
For the Information you need FAST!
Chrysler Dodge Promaster......................................Page 28
CPS Products...........................................................Page 15
www.cpsproducts.com
DiGi-Cool Industries Ltd........................................... .Page 4
Toll free 1-866-511-2665
www.digi-cool.com
Dyson........................................................................Page 11
www.dysonairblade.ca
Grohe Canada...........................................................Page 18
Toll free 1-888-644-7643
www.grohe.com
hilmor........................................................................Page 27
www.hilmor.com
LENOX........................................................................ .Page 2
www.lenoxunplugged.com
Longevity Acrylics Inc..............................................Page 24
www.longevityacrylics.com
N-TWO Cryogenic Inc............................................... .Page 6
Toll free 1-888-410-6487
www.n-two.com
Rectorseal...........................................................Page 13, 19
www.rectorseal.com
Service Round Table................................................. .Page 7
Toll free 1-877-262-3341
www.serviceroundtable.com
UEi Canada...............................................................Page 21
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