Hero Plumber: Stephen Willeford Takes on TX Church Shooter

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Stephen Willeford

The tragedy endured by the congregation at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, yesterday sadly reminds us all that evil exists in this world. Here, we will not mention the name of the shooter; we will refer to him as shooter. His name does not deserve to be known. Instead of focusing on the negative, we choose to focus on the positive aspects of society that these sorts of tragedies can simultaneously reveal.

Stephen Willeford is a 55-year-old retired plumber with no military experience. He lives near the church and was at home napping when his daughter informed him of the active shooter situation. With nothing to gain and no shoes on his feet, Willeford grabbed his rifle and went to the church to take on the shooter. They reportedly exchanged gunfire, with the shooter being wounded by a shot that pierced his body armor. The shooter dropped his Ruger, then entered his vehicle and sped off.

Willeford jumped into Johnnie Langendorff’s (another local hero who showed up to help) pickup truck, and they pursued the shooter at speeds up to 95 MPH. The shooter lost control of his vehicle, crashed, and then took his own life.

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SureCan Gas Cans: New at PlumbersStock

how to use surecan gas cansAt PlumbersStock, we are so excited to be carrying SureCan gas cans and our customers seem to be happy too, because we can hardly keep them in stock. SureCan is a US-based manufacturer making waves because of how useful their product is. Before we get into the details, it needs to be explained in summary why this is such a popular solution. Essentially, these gas cans are spill-proof and child-proof, and they are so easy to use.

We love SureCan’s company logo: Feed Your Machines. Here are the different options you can buy here for great low prices:

Notice that the blue option is for applications with kerosene (like lanterns, stoves, and other camping equipment as well as high output space heaters and forced air heaters). Also take note that there are two different sizes of red cans. And of course, yellow is the industry standard for diesel fuel.

How Do SureCan Gas Cans Work?

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The ThermaSol Pro Series Is Back Online!

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The generator is the backbone of any steam shower, and you can’t go wrong with a ThermaSol Pro generator.

If you have been a PlumbersStock customer for a while, you may remember that we used to sell ThermaSol. They asked that retailers stop selling their product online for a time, but we are happy to announce that the ThermaSol Pro series is back! Online retailers have been given the go-ahead to list products again, so we are back in business.

As you browse our products, keep in mind if the listing says See Sale Price in Cart, it means we are offering a deal so good that we can’t advertise it. Simply add the product to the cart to see the discounted price.

The different models within this series differ in that they are built for different sizes of space. For example, these are the most popular options:

  • ThermaSol Pro-140 will have you covered for an area up to 140 cubic feet. Keep in mind that you will not save by going smaller than this (we have one for as little as 84 cubic feet).
  • ThermaSol Pro-240 is built for space up to 240 cubic feet. This one is our best seller.
  • And the ThermaSol Pro-395 is for 395 cubic feet.

If you don’t find what you are looking for there, we have other options too, all the way up to a capacity of 850 cubic feet.

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Introducing the New Elkay Quartz Luxe Farmhouse Sinks

top view of elkay quartz luxe farmhouse sinkIf you are a fan of the Elkay Quartz collection, then you will understand why we are so excited to be introducing the new Elkay Quartz Luxe Farmhouse sinks. These sinks are exceptionally tough and silky smooth to the touch. It offers various options with striking colors that will truly make a statement about your kitchen design. The Farmhouse sink includes the Quartz Luxe collection’s most enticing features:

  • The silky sink surface resists dirt, making them easier to clean, thus they are low maintenance.
  • They offer superior strength, designed with proprietary fibers cast into the sink, which makes them additionally resistant to impact.
  • The colors are bold and rich!
  • The surface is both stain and smudge resistant.
  • These kitchen sinks are heat proof up to 535°F.
  • Food and liquids won’t stick to the nonporous material, which helps to prevent the creation and spread of bacteria.
  • Last but not least, the thick material absorbs noise, so it offers natural soundproofing.

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DreamLine Shower Sale – Summer 2017

stainless steel DreamLine SHDR-64487610-07 Enigma frameless sliding shower doorYou need to act fast while these prices last on our summer 2017 DreamLine shower sale. Because of their excellent and innovative bathroom solutions, DreamLine shower products are trendy. These are custom shower door solutions that offer the affordability of pre-fabricated products.

Remember, these prices are only available for a limited time and are subject to change at any time! We always have good prices on DreamLine, so even if you miss this summer sale, be sure to browse around.

DreamLine makes shower doors with various kinds of functionality, and they range from tried and true practical options to the stunningly original. The great thing about their shower and tub doors is that they can be adjusted to fit if the measurements aren’t quite exact.

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Affinity iLumaLight Toilet Seat Review

bemis affinity ilumalight night light toiletAt PlumbersStock, we love Bemis Company, and we’re so excited about the new Affinity iLumaLight collection. The beauty of this technology is that it offers an 8-hour night light that will illuminate your bathroom so that you don’t have to flip on the light switch in the middle of the night.

If you are considering installing a new toilet seat in your bathroom, please read our Affinity iLumaLight toilet seat review so that you have a clear understanding of everything it has to offer. It’ll be hard to pass up once you are familiar with it!

The reason this is such appealing technology is that light awakens you significantly, creating a much greater interruption in your sleep cycle. Sleep specialists recommend that you don’t turn on the light for those midnight trips to the bathroom, but you need some illumination. The Affinity iLumaLight toilet seat is the perfect solution for you. They light up red because this color is proven to be the least disruptive to sleep.

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Honeywell Lyric T6 Smart Thermostats Review

front view of the honeywell lyric t6 smart thermostatThe new Honeywell Lyric T6 smart thermostats offer state of the art scheduling technology. It has unbelievable features, including:

  • Program it to match your unique schedule, and the smart technology will automatically adjust to more efficient operation as your schedule changes.
  • GPS technology (called Geofencing) recognizes when you are on your way home, and it adjusts the home’s temperature accordingly. It knows how long it takes to get your home to the desired temperature.
  • It integrates with Apple HomeKit so that you can control your home’s security, lighting, etc. in one easy to use platform.
  • Integrates with Alexa.

The Lyric Smart Thermostat system is compatible with both iOS and Android. There are two main products in this series you should be considering:

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GeneralAire Water Savor Controller Review

If you are one of the millions of Americans who uses a humidifier, you should strongly consider getting the GeneralAire Water Savor Controller. The benefit is that it helps you conserve a lot of water. Up to 96% water savings, to be exact.

Buy the GeneralAire 7081 Water Savor Controller here at PlumbersStock. In case you are in the market for one, we also have humidifiers.

The Water Savor will work with any model of humidifier with a flow-through bypass. This is a smart investment for a number of reasons:

  1. The Water Savor is very affordable.
  2. 40 of 50 states (according to their water managers) are expecting shortages of water at least in some parts of their states, in the next ten years.
  3. You can reduce your water bill substantially. The water savings infographic you see is based on a 5-month heating season and 20 minutes per hour. It demonstrates that you can reasonably expect to reduce your usage from around 10,000 gallons to around 1,000.
  4. If you are conservationist, this becomes a no-brainer. You can reduce your impact on the environment substantially with a small investment.

As you’ve come to expect, PlumbersStock offers great prices on GeneralAire products, and it’s no exception with the GeneralAire Water Savor Controller.

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Rain Bird LNK WiFi Module Review

Rain Bird LNK WiFi Module for control with smart phone**2021 Update** there is a new LNK2WIFI module and you can learn more about it here with this LNK2WIFI product review.

Original article: Are you ready for the future of sprinkler system controls? If so, then you need to check out how the new Rain Bird LNK WiFi module is changing the game. Here’s the hook: with this irrigation solution, you can control your system from anywhere in the world. You don’t even have to plan ahead for a vacation. You can just manually operate your sprinklers from your hotel room in Maui, or your work conference in Des Moines.

To utilize this technology, you will need one or both of the following:

  • Rain Bird LNKWIFI Module (F55000) – you have to have this part. This WIFI module is what allows your controller to connect to the WIFI and, in turn, to your smartphone. It is compatible with three different series of controllers:
    1. Rain Bird ESP-TM2
    2. Rain Bird ESP-ME
    3. Rain Bird ST8
  • Rain Bird 639340 WIFI Capable Replacement Panel – if you don’t have one of the above models manufactured after November ’16, you will need this supplementary faceplate to update your controller.

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EEMax Water Heater Booster Review

eemax water heater booster review product imageIf you don’t know what a hot water heater booster is, think of it like a tankless water heater that works alongside a tank water heater. Why would you need a booster? There are few different reasons why many people will choose to install one in their home. We will tackle that question in this EEMax water heater booster review. The aim here is to help you to understand all the features and whether or not it’s a good purchase for you.

As you’d expect, not only do we educate customers on new products, but we also have great deals on them. In this particular case, we are currently offering a great low price on the EEMax HATB007240 Hot Water Heater Booster. If it sounds like something you’d want, you’l have a hard time finding a better price elsewhere.

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