More than 60,000 plumbers and heating engineers pick up their copy of Professional Heating & Plumbing Installer from merchant trade counters each month. From the feedback gleaned from our sister magazine, take advantage of PBM’s unique insight into the buying habits of your key customers as we look at some of the most in-demand products and latest ad campaigns from PHPI’s April edition.
HiKOKI Power Tools
18V 4 Port Charger
HiKOKI Power Tools has launched its UC18YTSL 18V 4 port charger. Featuring a compact design, the charger simultaneously charges the company’s 18V and 36V power tool batteries — including Multi Volt.
Rapid mode charge times are just 20 minutes per 3.0Ah battery, 32 minutes per 5.0Ah battery and 38 minutes per 6.0Ah battery. Simultaneous mode charge times are 80 minutes for 4 x 3.0Ah batteries, 128 minutes for 4 x 5.0Ah batteries and 152 mins for 4 x 6.0Ah batteries. The charger also includes two USB charger points, so mobiles can be topped up through the working day too whilst it also has a three-pin outlet for use as an extension lead.
For more information, head to www.hikoki-powertools.co.uk
Rubi
Diamond Drill Bits
Expanding the Diamond Expert range, Rubi has unveiled the new Drygres 4Drill drill bits. The drill bits are designed for use with cordless drills, and are suitable for dry drilling in porcelain. They are characterized by their quick grip on the material to be drilled, thus preventing slipping. All drill bits have a set screw that keeps the wax on the tip of the drill bit and makes it rigid.
The range consists of the most popular diameters: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 20mm as well as a practical kit (with bits from 6 to 12mm).
Go to https://www.rubi.com/en/diamond-drill-bits-t11 for more on Rubi’s range of drill bits.
Makita
DMR115 Job Site Radio
The latest addition to Makita’s radio range, the DMR115 Job Site Radio, features Bluetooth functionality and a light weight of 4.8-5.5kg. The new version is IP65 rated, with a durable design and elastomer bumpers to protect against tough jobsite conditions.
With two stereo speakers and an additional subwoofer to produce high quality sound, the radio is equipped with a dual power source for AC or Makita LXT and CXT batteries, providing flexibility regardless of the power sources available onsite. In addition, the USB slot will allow for mobile charging onsite, so users need not worry about draining the source phone’s battery.
To take a look at Makita’s full range of Job Site Radios, visit https://www.makitauk.com/products/job-site-radios.html
Polypipe Building Products
Overlay Plus system
Polypipe has introduced the new Overlay Plus system which, the company says, is eight times lighter than the standard gypsum board currently used (1.2kg compared to 10kg per board). Alongside the low weight, installation is also made easier as there is no need for any power tools — a cutting knife is enough to cut the flooring to shape. Tiles can be fitted directly on top of the Overlay Plus boards.
The new boards are also larger in area and, according to Polypipe, have been shown to increase the performance by 10%. The system can be used on new-builds, refurbishments or extensions.
Comprehensive info on the new system can be found via https://www.polypipe.com/housing/polypipe-underfloor-heating/underfloor-heating/overlay-system
Stuart Turner
Low pressure? No problem
A slick-looking advert says that Stuart Turner’s Mainsboost range will provide a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution to low mains water pressure. The ad says that whatever the size of the property, Mainsboost systems are designed to “dramatically improve flow rates” allowing multiple outlets to run simultaneously.
For comprehensive details on the full range, go to: https://www.stuart-turner.co.uk/our-products/mainsboost
Viessmann
Vitodens 111-W
For high DHW flow rates of up to 20 litres per minute, the Vitodens 111-W can fill a standard bath in just eight minutes whilst also supplying a sink or wash basin simultaneously. The boiler’s integral 46 litre storage is said to be equivalent to a 150 litre unvented cylinder due to the CLS (Cylinder Loading System), whilst “superfast” heat recovery takes less than seven minutes.
Visit https://www.viessmann.co.uk/products/gas-boilers/gas-condensing-boilers/vitodens/vitodens-111-w for full information.
Ariston
Velis Evo Wi-Fi
A space age ad heralds a “Welcome to the future of electric water heating”. Said to be “perfect for the modern smart home”, the electric storage heater offers a hi-tech LED screen in addition to wifi connectivity for remote smartphone control. Superfast reheat times are also matched with a “cutting-edge, ultra slim design”.
To get the lowdown on the brand new range, head to https://www.ariston.com/uk/Electric_Water_Heaters/velis_evo_wi-fi
Conex Bänninger
>B< Press
The >B< Press system has been designed with a ‘leak before press’ indicator which will reveal any unpressed joints by causing a visible leak when testing the system at low pressure. Installers are urged to just “install, test and feel confident” that every joint has been pressed to ensure the long-term viability of the system.
To discover more about press-fit technology from Conex Bänninger, enter http://www.conexbanninger.com/search.php?brands_id=1
