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The Tip is 'Ask Before You Buy' I went to a department store for a pair of dress shoes recently. The clerk helped me with three different pairs that I tried on. 'The Big Secret' was on the forefront of my mind so I asked, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman responded that they were in fact imported. "Do you have any Made In America shoes like these?" I asked. To my surprise he said, "We have a whole line of Made In USA shoes." I was able to purchase the same color and style with the Made In USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty and were more comfortable. It's amazing how often this simple Made in US question yields unexpected and often times pleasant results. I now ask this question regularly, whereas before I would not have thought to ask for a Made in America alternative. More often than not, I can find a Made in America product of higher quality and at the same, or slightly higher price. Asking the question is so simple and can make a positive impact, in both the short and long term. Try it sometime. If you are like me, you may be surprised with how many Made in US products are out there. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that benefits many. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Rectorseal RectorSeal? Corp., Houston, the market leader in plumbing and HVAC/R pipe thread sealants, introduces RectorSeal Blue ?, a non-setting, multi-purpose, lead-free, blue-colored pipe thread sealant approved for use with multiple plumbing and HVAC/R residential, commercial and industrial applications. Blue is unrestricted for use with all threaded metal, polyethylene, fiberglass reinforced, PVC, CPVC and ABS pipe. Blue features a smooth, easily-brushed texture with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin-enrichment and synthetic fibers providing maximum sealing and lubrication performance. Unlike other blue thread sealants, the patented Blue formula doesn't separate during storage due to a unique technology that homogenously suspends the compound's particles. Blue was developed by RectorSeal's in-house laboratory chemists and monitored under strict quality control standards to ensure chemical compatibility with Lubrizol Corp's FlowGuard Gold?, BlazeMaster? and Corzan? pipe and fittings. Blue is manufactured in the USA and formulated for pressures up to 10,000-psi (liquids) and 2,000-psi (gases). It's through plumbing and HVAC/R wholesalers in ?-pint brush top cans, ?-pint brush top cans, one pint brush top cans, quarts with brushes and one-gallon cans. Other Blue features are: Meets lead-free potable water requirements of the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act in the NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G and also the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Approved for use on all metal pipe including galvanized steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum and stainless steel, Is a non-toxic, low odor, non-flammable compound perfect for working in small or non-ventilated spaces, Is non-hardening, requires no curing time and can be pressurized immediately after applying, Works with both hot and cold potable water systems, Has a guaranteed minimum two-year shelf life, The addition of Blue strengthens the 77-year-old RectorSeal's reputation as the largest manufacturer of thread sealants and fluxes for every conceivable piping application. Test Couplings for Residential and Commercial Drain Waste and Vent Systems Available in 3 inch and 4 inch PVC and ABS for horizontal testing. The HubSett? test coupling is a uniquely designed coupling and test device all in one. It replaces other test methods and allows the buildings drain waste and vent system to be connected to the sewer line prior to the initial test. Once the HubSett? test coupling has been properly installed and inspected, the entire system maybe covered, allowing the builder to complete all groundwork from sidewalk to landscaping. Upon passing inspection, the HubSett? test dome is easily removed with one quick pull on the release cord, allowing water to flow into the sewer. The HubSett? test coupling now functions as any other coupling, and does not need to be removed. HubSett? test couplings are available for horizontal testing. HubSett?test couplings can be pre-assembled in cleanout fittings in the shop prior to taking them to the job site, to save assembly time in the field. |
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