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  • EP Opposing-Port Multi-Port TeesNew Uponor EP Opposing-port, Multi-port Tees Offer Added Design and Installation Flexibility
  • ebuild (5/1/2008)
  • The new EP Opposing-port, Multi-port Tees from Uponor are ideal for zone plumbing in two directions, offering design and installation flexibility for today's residential and multi-family plumbing applications. This new product offering makes it even easier for plumbing professionals to install all-plastic plumbing systems featuring Wirsbo AQUAPEX tubing and Uponor's advanced engineered plastic (EP) technology, which is highly durable and resists corrosion, pitting and scaling from aggressive water. Additionally, EP carries a much more stable cost when compared to metal alternatives.
  • Uponor proPANELRedesigned Uponor proPANEL Unit Expands Radiant Design Options, Simplifies Installation
  • ebuild (2/14/2008)
  • Fully assembled and wired with Cat5 or RJ45 connectors, the four new proPANEL units are modular, allowing them to meet the needs of any radiant application, regardless of size or complexity. Connecting multiple panels to a single hydronic controller, such as the new Climate Control - Multifunction, also from Uponor, is a simple plug-and-play operation. "The new panels do not have an actual control inside them," explains Mark Hudoba, Uponor senior product manager, Heating and Cooling. "Instead, the panel is equipped with a control interface that allows easy wiring to the Climate Control - Multifunction."
  • FIREPEX Residential Fire Sprinkler SystemREHAU Introduces FIREPEX Residential Fire Sprinkler System
  • ebuild (12/5/2007)
  • REHAU announces the availability of its FIREPEX residential fire sprinkler system. FIREPEX combines all the benefits of a PEX-based system with the traditional installation techniques and configurations familiar to the fire sprinkler professional. Consisting of flexible RAUPEX cross linked polyethylene (PEXa) pipe, solid brass EVERLOC fittings and UL-listed residential sprinkler heads, this program meets the requirements for fire protection systems as defined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 13D for "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in one-and-two family dwellings and manufactured homes."
  • ProPress RingsNew RIDGID ProPress Rings for 1/2"- 2" Tubing
  • ebuild (11/27/2007)
  • RIDGID is extending its pressing line of products with the new RIDGID ProPress Rings, allowing users to press connections in less accessible areas than with other existing jaw sets. ProPress Rings are available in six sizes: 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2". The RIDGID ProPress Rings have a swivel design with 180-degree rotation, allowing improved access in confined spaces or when working near ceilings or floors. Lightweight ProPress Rings utilize patented swivel actuators, permitting the tool to connect to the ring at almost any angle. The system ensures a reliable connection with every press.
  • ProPEX Auto Rotation AdapterUponor ProPEX Auto Rotation Adapter Secures Connections, Eliminates Tube-turning by Hand
  • ebuild (11/26/2007)
  • With the new ProPEX Auto Rotation Adapter from Uponor, Inc., installers no longer need to rotate the expander tool or the tubing itself by hand when making ProPEX connections on Wirsbo AQUAPEX tubing and Wirsbo hePEX plus tubing. The adapter automatically turns the expander head on each expansion of the tubing, eliminating the need for any manual rotation. The adapter is especially effective in tight spaces where manually turning the tubing or the tool is difficult.
  • Uponor Rejuvenates WebsiteUponor Rejuvenates Website to Provide In-Depth, Easy-to-Navigate Learning Resource
  • ebuild (11/20/2007)
  • Uponor, Inc., recently orchestrated a dramatic and sweeping makeover of its website, www.uponor-usa.com. Launched in October 2007, the new site is designed to provide a comprehensive and in-depth learning resource on Uponor's four primary business sectors: radiant heating and cooling, plumbing, fire safety and commercial products. Targeting trade professionals and consumers, the website is segmented by product to provide an easy-to-navigate format.
  • SunTouch MatsSunTouch introduces its Mat Kit
  • ebuild (11/2/2007)
  • SunTouch, a division of Watts Radiant, is introducing a SunTouch Mat kit. Each kit includes a SunTouch mat, a Programmable control, double-sided tape, a LoudMouth monitor, an installation manual and an installation DVD. Kits are available from 10 sq. ft to 80 sq. ft. in 120v. SunTouch mats are safe and easy to install. All mats have an "S-pattern" wire interwoven in a thin, open-weave construction. Thin-set or self-leveling mortar flows through the mat, allowing for a one-step application.
  • SnowClear SystemAffordable SnowClear System by EverClear Radiant Systems
  • ebuild (9/20/2007)
  • The SnowClear System by EverClear Radiant Systems is a new trend in homebuilding. Most builders and consumers are unaware that ECRS has made snow melting technology an attainable upscale option. With prices starting at $4.75 per square foot a 630 square foot driveway (18' x 35') can be purchased and installed for around $4,000. Operating the system costs only a couple of dollars per hour and, if wired and switched to clear one driveway bay at a time, can use less than 50 amps of power.
  • Easy and Accurate Design Program for RFH SystemsUponor's Advanced Design Suite Software
  • ebuild (8/20/2007)
  • One of the most crucial elements of a radiant panel heating design is an accurate, room-by-room heat-loss analysis. Uponor's Advanced Design Suite (ADS) software not only calculates heat loss, but it also removes the guesswork by guiding the system designer through every step of radiant floor heating (RFH) system design, including system-performance requirements, panel design and mechanical specifications.
  • ComfortPlus Area Rug WarmersWarmlyYours Introduces ComfortPlus Area Rug Warmers at Surfaces 2007
  • ebuild (8/6/2007)
  • WarmlyYours has unveiled the very latest in home comfort solutions: the ComfortPlus under area rug warming system, an organic extension of WarmlyYours existing lines of popular electric floor warming systems and other home comfort solutions. With no installation required, this innovative system is designed to fit discreetly under your room's area rug and provide a simple, invisible and safe way to add the comfort of a radiant heated floor to any room in your home.

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