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The Cadet PRO Toilet Is Easy To Install, Easy To Clean And Easy To Sell! Bowl Model # 3517
The Cadet PRO toilet from American Standard is quick to install and practically cleans itself.
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The EZ-Install design lets you work smarter, not harder. • Floor bolts will remain upright. • There’s no bolt cutting required. • Attachment handles make connecting the tank easier. • The Speed Connect Drain™ seals tightly every time at the perfect height. No one wants to clean a toilet – Cadet PRO’s self-cleaning features sell themselves! • The PowerWash® Rim scrubs the bowl with each flush. • The EverClean® surface is easier to keep clean, even after years of use.
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Waterworks Pours It On Here at DSG, our electrical, plumbing and HVAC/R segments get a lot of attention. Some of our other segments, like communication, utility, automation and metering technology, are more focused on smaller groups of users. That’s especially true for our waterworks team. Storm drains, hydrants, pumps and sewage pipes are easy to take for granted in our day-to-day lives – but that doesn’t make them any less important. In fact, without waterworks infrastructure, modern cities, farms and factories would not be able to operate. Glamorous or not, waterworks is one of the most important segments that DSG serves. That’s why we recently brought Fargo Water Equipment into the DSG family. We had the chance to add a well-respected company with an innovative, experienced staff, and the choice was clear. I can already see the benefits for our customers, both old and new. Not only are we able to give more attention to customers in states like Minnesota and North Dakota, but we’re able to offer a broader range of products and services to our existing customers, as well.
waterworks industry is its scope. There aren’t really any small projects. Instead, jobs are usually massive, labor intensive and time sensitive. DSG has the resources to handle even the largest endeavor, whether you’re a municipality or a rural water system – or anyone else who needs help moving, storing or treating water. When you’ve got a big job to do, it helps to have a partner who’s up to the challenge. I’m proud of our waterworks team. They may very well be the best group in the Midwest, and I’m not shy about telling the world. I encourage you to find out for yourself. Give us a call and let us show you how we make big projects into big success stories.
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HVAC/R Convenient, Energy-saving Heat, Even In Subzero Temps. The Fujitsu Halcyon RLS2H wall-mounted system is perfect for projects where cold temperatures are common.
• Installs virtually anywhere – There’s no ductwork required, which means there’s no need to cut holes in walls, floors or ceilings. Installation is quick and easy. •
Operates in temperatures as low as -15°F – This system is equipped with a base heater that prevents condensate from freezing so that water is discharged through a cultivated base.
• High-Performance Heating – Heating capacity at low outdoor temperatures was improved by adopting a large heat exchanger and a high-capacity compressor.
AUTOMATION New Harmony XB7 Monolithic Push Buttons Reduce The Need For Replacement Parts And Improve Installation Speed! Schneider Electric’s new 22mm XB7 Monolithic Push Buttons let you tackle almost any job with ease by offering:
• Faster installation – all-in-one design eliminates the need for components. • Wiring flexibility – four terminals with two contacts provide more wiring options.
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ELECTRICAL You Always Make The Right Choice When You Choose Mighty-Rite® Split Ground Bushings From Bridgeport! Install bushings before – or after – you pull wire. • Larger conductor projects are a cinch when you can install the grounding bushings after the pull. • Flexibility reduces expensive rework. Move on to the next job faster. • The hinged design adjusts and aligns smoothly, even in tight spots. • The adjustable grounding lug accepts wire easily.
COMMUNICATIONS Create A Wired Network For Computers Or Home Theaters Without Running Ethernet Cable! Offer a powerful, high-speed connection wherever there’s a power outlet – even in the basement or garage.
Actiontec’s Powerline Network Adapter Kit: • Installs in less than five minutes. • Is safe and secure – includes an encryption key with a security push button. • Allows up to 254 adapters to be installed on one network.
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Make Plans Now To Attend DSG/ W.A. Roosevelt’s 2013 HVAC Expo! Join us in the Wisconsin Dells, April 2-3, 2013. DSG/W.A. Roosevelt is hosting its third HVAC Expo, and this year is sure to be its best. In addition to seminars on everything from business strategies to technical training, the 2013 HVAC Expo will feature: • Keynote speaker Adams Hudson – get insights from one of the leading independent marketing consultants and gurus in the HVAC industry. • More than 40 of the world’s top HVAC manufacturers all in one place – check out the latest products from Honeywell, Goodman, Fujitsu, Taco, Grundfos and more! If you are in the HVAC industry, this is a great chance to get important information that can help you to improve how you do your job and even how you run your business. Visit www.hvacexpo2013.eventbrite.com/ to sign up today!
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