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New Grundfos SCALA1 Pressure Booster Pumps

February 21, 2024April 27, 2022 by Nathan B

In the plumbing industry, one of the most trusted names among pump manufacturers is Grundfos. In particular, they have a knack for making excellent pressure-boosting pumps. You may remember the MQ3 series, replaced by the SCALA2 series. It’s easy to see why we are excited to announce the arrival of new Grundfos SCALA1 pressure booster pumps. They come with some awesome new features, but they aren’t exactly a replacement for the SCALA2. We’ll get into that more later. Here are the four pumps plus a couple of accessories:

scala1 pressure booster systems - better pressure boosting

SCALA1 Features

Pressure boosters are designed to ensure that your home gets sufficient water pressure. With the SCALA1, you get most of the features you’d expect. Not that these are necessarily standard, but with Grundfos, you anticipate more, like:

Takagi X3 Tankless Water Heaters Are Here!

February 21, 2024April 26, 2022 by Nathan B

new takagi x3 tankless water heater release

2022 Update

If you don’t know, the Takagi X3 tankless water heaters that were promised in 2019 never became manifest. Until now, and it was worth the wait. PlumbersStock offers all the brand new models with X3 technology, and dozens of other Takagi tankless water heaters, as well. Let’s get to the new X3 models.

Natural Gas:

Propane

Original article:

Ask any plumber, and they’ll tell you that one of the biggest problems tankless water heaters face is scale build-up. Maintenance can be a significant pain, and it threatens the life of the water heater unit. The innovative engineers at Takagi have a solution. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why we’re so excited about the new Takagi X3 scale prevention technology. As Takagi explains this innovation:

Moen Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

May 11, 2022April 14, 2022 by Nathan B

toddler playing with Moen Align MotionSense faucet technology — My toddler loves the hands-free MotionSense Wave technology.

My wife and I had been planning to remodel our kitchen for a few years, and a mold issue behind the dishwasher expedited the process. This accident expedited the process. Instead of repairing the damaged cabinets, we had the insurance company cut us a check to spend on a complete remodel. If you can get over living with torn-out cabinets and then a remodel for months, then this is what we call a happy accident. It paved the way for our new Moen farmhouse kitchen remodel. Maybe our experience will inspire you to overhaul your home’s layout, just like we did.

Scroll to near the end of the post to see before and after images.

What Did We Do?

Every kitchen is different, and in some cases, you may keep all your appliances or maintain your layout. We did not. The sky is the limit, so get as creative as possible.

Sink and Faucet

We wanted the kitchen sink to be a focal point. We love farmhouse style with the apron front, and white was the only option we considered. We actually bought an Elkay sink, but it arrived with a chip on the corner (FedEx’s fault). The manufacturer didn’t have anything in stock to replace it, so I got a refund through PlumbersStock. They handled all of that for me. Maybe this was a blessing in disguise because I got a wider 33-inch model, the Moen farmhouse sink (FC331910). I initially went with Elkay because they have a strong reputation for making quality sinks. Moen is fairly new to the sink game, but this one was highly rated, and I saved a little money.

There were no misgivings about what faucet we wanted. Although we weren’t sure about the color, we had been eyeing this Moen Align faucet (with MotionSense Wave) for a while. This Moen soap dispenser perfectly complimented the faucet, and the black air switch was a fun touch. The switch, of course, operates the fancy new 3/4 HP InSinkErator disposal. And we needed a black disposer flange to match everything else.

Introducing the Moen Smart Sump Pump Monitor

February 21, 2024February 23, 2022 by Nathan B

Coming soon!

One of the reasons that Moen is among our favorite brands here at PlumbersStock is that they excel in intelligent solutions for plumbing professionals and homeowners. What if we told you that you don’t have to be home in order to turn on your sump pump in an emergency? We are excited to introduce the new Moen smart sump pump monitor. Homeowners can literally buy peace of mind when it comes to water damage from ingress (water from outside entering your home) flooding.

If you live in a flood zone, this device could be a figurative lifesaver. Anybody who has lost photo albums, baseball card collections, or experienced thousands of dollars in damages to flooding will tell you that this affordable invention can save you plenty of heartaches.

New WASHLET G450 and Toilet Combo by TOTO

February 21, 2024February 8, 2022 by Nathan B

toto washlet g450 toilet installed We are so excited about our new product release because it comes from one of our favorite manufacturers. TOTO is a leading global manufacturer of high-tech toilets and innovative bathroom solutions with a range of technologically advanced products. TOTO is discontinuing the G400 (you can still get it here while supplies last). Its replacement, the new TOTO G450 WASHLET, combines a cutting-edge toilet design with an integrated electronic bidet seat, just like its predecessor. So what’s different about the G450?

Buy the TOTO G450 WASHLET with Integrated Toilet

G450 vs. G400

Each generation of smart toilets brings something new to the table. There are two main ways the G450 is an upgrade over the G400. First of all, the G450 WASHLET is much more compact. It measures just 21 inches from the ground, at its highest point, which is 6 inches shorter than the G400. Second of all, the G450 can maintain the same level of flushing performance as the G400 but with a more efficient flush.

New Brizo Frank Lloyd Wright Bathroom Faucets

February 21, 2024January 5, 2022 by Nathan B

frank lloyd wright tub filler on display in a forest

It’s been a while since we’ve had an exciting release from Brizo. That’s because one of their best teams of engineers has been working on something big for the last 5 years, and it was worth the wait. Wait until you get a load of these new Brizo Frank Lloyd Wright bathroom faucets, inspired by one of the great functionally artistic minds of the 20th century. The Frank Lloyd Wright collection has everything you need to complete your bathroom remodel with stunning fixtures.

These fixtures come in one of six different finishes: chrome, polished nickel, polished nickel/teak, Luxe nickel, Luxe nickel/teak, and Luxe steel (in order, pictured below). The links below point to the chrome version of each faucet, but we have all six colors from which to choose.

Trone Glacera Luxury Smart Toilet Review

February 21, 2024December 22, 2021 by Nathan B

trone glacera luxury smart toilet installed in bathroom Price: $$$$

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

If you’re in the market for a top-of-the-line smart toilet, you should consider the Trone Glacera, which is brand new to the market just in time for 2022. This luxury model has all the bells and whistles, which we will go over in full detail. Its unique square shape is what makes it stand out. Trone offers several intelligent toilets for customers with different budgets and needs. The Glacera is on the high end of their pricing model, so check out the others if this is a little out of your range.

What Is a Smart Toilet?

A smart toilet is a high-tech bathroom fixture that offers a variety of features, most commonly a toilet with a built-in bidet. They are often controlled with a touch screen or remote control. Smart toilets, or bidet toilets, are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer a more hygienic, luxurious, and comfortable experience than traditional toilets.

Smart Toilet Comparison – The Best Luxury Bidet Toilet Combos

April 8, 2024November 24, 2021 by Nathan B

black trone nobelet smart toilet — This is the black Trone Nobelet luxury smart toilet

2023 Smart Toilet Comparison Update: check out the new Moen eToilets, as well as the TOTO G450.

Original Article: As you know, a luxury bidet toilet combo is a big purchase, and you should make sure you do your homework before making a decision. That’s where this smart toilet comparison will come in handy. Use this guide to determine which features are most important to you, then find a toilet that fits your design and price range.

In case it’s unclear, smart toilets are toilets with a bidet either built-in, or the toilet is equipped with a bidet seat attachment. For the purposes of this discussion, we will mainly focus on luxury toilets with built-in bidets. Aesthetically, they are far superior and bring an incredible “wow” factor to any bathroom.

PlumbersStock carries many of these manufacturers and models, but unfortunately, not all of them. We’ll cover them all so you can make the best purchasing decision for your remodel.

New Redback Cordless Power Tools – Flex 40V Series

April 8, 2024September 27, 2021 by Nathan B

If you like the affordability and quality of Swift tools, then you’re going to love the brushless motors version with our selection of Redback tools. It’s easy to see why we are excited to introduce Redback cordless power tools, which you can now buy here at PlumbersStock. The interchangeable 40v battery system is so convenient for managing the various tools in the series.

Redback Leaf Blowers

leaf blower and vacuum Redback cordless power tool A leaf blower makes yard clean-up so easy, but do you know what’s even better than that? A blower/vacuum combo. You can collect leaves as you pass over them, which is especially helpful when maintaining a desertscape yard with rocks.

40V batteries offer enough power to take care of quite a mess, and with multiple batteries (because you’ve bought numerous Redback tools), you can cover a large yard. You can get the regular leaf blower or the vacuum combo:

Leaf blower and vacuum (EV480D, pictured)
Just the leaf blower (E435C)
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Swift Cordless 40V Chainsaw Review

February 21, 2024September 23, 2021 by Nathan B

cutting with the swift 40v cordless chainsaw

by Nathan Baker

I live in Arizona, and I have a huge Honey Mesquite tree that is becoming a problem. During tsunami season, we experience incredibly strong winds. The tree is so big it’s getting close to covering the street and my neighbor’s driveway. A storm could potentially pull a limb right off and drop it on somebody’s nice truck or the roof of my house, and I want to avoid that.

I decided to buy a Swift EB212D2 chainsaw to take care of the problem. I’m very happy with the purchase, and I’ll cover exactly why in this Swift cordless 40v chainsaw review. PlumbersStock carries all Swift tools, and I’ve been very pleased with the mower and now the chainsaw that I’ve bought.