Products Snapshot: Extreme Weather Gear and Concrete Curing Blankets
Built-In Magnetic Mount: The Magnalight WL-LED-12-M Trouble Light contains 60 LEDs powered by a rechargeable battery. The lamp can illuminate an area of25 ft by 20 ft and last for four hours on a single charge. Built-in grip magnets allow the lamp to be placed for hands-free use, and pre-drilled holes allow for mounting the lamp with screws. An AC/DC charger and a car charger are included. Larson Electronics; 800-369-6671; www.magnalight.com
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Heating Blanket Speeds Cure Times: The Powerblanket Multi-Duty Heating Blanket quickly cures concrete in cold weather. According to the manufacturer, the blanket can get concrete to 3,925 psi after 72 hours of curing. In addition to preventing freezing, the blankets retain moisture to create a wet cure that protects against cracking and rapid drying. The blankets are available in standard sizes, from 2 ft by 2 ft to 11 ft by 23 ft. Powerblanket; 877-398-7407; www.powerblanket.comlight.com
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Highly Visible Rain Gear Keeps Out the Weather: Grundens Weather Watch Rainwear for utility, highway and construction workers isANSI/ISEA 107-2010-certified for high-visibility safety apparel. The pants and bib feature cinch ankles and generous leg zippers, and the jacket has a full-sized hood designed to accommodate headwear. All the rainwear features fully taped seams and breathable design to prevent overheating. Grundens USA; 800-323-7327; www.grundens.com
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Water Pipe Has Increased Diameter: Aquatherm is now offering its line of polyproylene-random pipein larger diameters. Twenty-four-in.-dia Climatherm pipes and18-in.-dia Greenpipes, engineered for potable water, are nowavailable. These sizes allow the pipe to be used in water mains, high-rise buildings, district energy systems and large chilled-water systems. Aquatherm Inc.; 801-805-6657; www.aquathermpipe.com
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This week we look at the latest construction products, including a warming blanket for curing concrete and rainwear for rough weather. Click on the image to begin the slide show.
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