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Seagull Products garbage disposer installation tool

Seagull Products’ Plumber’s Third Hand garbage disposer installation tool holds the garbage disposer sink strainer securely in place from above during the installation process.

April 22, 2014

This leaves the installer’s hands free for the installation of the garbage disposer.

Milwaukee Tool cordless compact blower

The M18 Compact Blower from Milwaukee Tool delivers 100 cu. ft. per min. and 160 revolutions per min.

April 22, 2014

The M18 Compact Blower from Milwaukee Tool delivers 100 cu. ft. per min. and 160 revolutions per min.

Replacing toilet handles, water closets, tub spouts

Tool Tips—April 2014

April 22, 2014

When replacing the toilet handle on 90% of the toilets out in the field, it seems like all aftermarket handles and sometimes even OEM handles don’t fit in the square cutout of the porcelain all the time.

Hilti launches on-demand tool service for contractors

This is to match seasonal and project-specific needs.

April 22, 2014

Hilti’s Tools On Demand Service allows contractors to access Hilti tools for a time period of three to 24 months.

BrassCraft introduces Zip-It tool to contractors

The Zip-It tool is a fast and easy way to clear clogged and slow running drains.

April 16, 2014

A slow sink drain can be fixed in 10 minutes or less with no tools other than Zip-It.

2013 Top Products of the Year

These 18 products generated the most interest from readers on our website

BNP Media Staff

March 17, 2014

Hundred of products come across the editorial desks at Plumbing & Mechanical each year. The products on these pages earned the special designation as PM’s Products of the Year for 2013.

Compact tubing cutters

Compact tubing cutters from hilmor come in small diameter and large diameter sizes

February 20, 2014

Compact tubing cutters from hilmor come in small diameter and large diameter sizes.

Wearable Wi-Fi video camera

VIEVU introduces VIEVU², the first wearable Wi-Fi video camera designed for professional workers.

February 20, 2014

VIEVU introduces VIEVU², the first wearable Wi-Fi video camera designed for professional workers.

Laser distance meter

RIDGID’s micro LM-400 Advanced Laser Distance Meter is capable of reading distances up to 229 ft.

February 20, 2014

RIDGID’s micro LM-400 Advanced Laser Distance Meter is capable of reading distances up to 229 ft.

Permanent markers and stylus

The Inkzall Jobsite Markers from Milwaukee Tool feature a built-in hard-hat clip, fast-drying ink, clog-resistant tips and the ability to write through dusty, wet or oily surfaces.

February 20, 2014

The Inkzall Jobsite Markers from Milwaukee Tool feature a built-in hard-hat clip, fast-drying ink, clog-resistant tips and the ability to write through dusty, wet or oily surfaces.