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Tank-Less Gas Water Heater- REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (2/24/2008)
- Available in indoor or outdoor models, tank-less gas water heaters measure 23 inches high, 14 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, making them ideal for small spaces, such as attics and closets. Available in June, users can choose from two flow rates: a natural gas 7.5 gpm model or a 9.4 gpm unit available in natural gas or LP gas. By heating water only when needed, the tankless units maintain efficiency ratings of .82, compared with .53 to .62 for standard water heaters, and can save homeowners up to 25% on water-heating costs annually, the maker says. 800.626.2000
Uponor Unveils AQUASAFE Looped Fire Safety System- ebuild (2/14/2008)
- Uponor has unveiled a second AQUASAFE; Residential Fire Safety System, featuring a more efficient layout, in which each sprinkler is connected directly to the main loop line. As a result, the new AQUASAFE Looped Residential Fire Safety System requires fewer feet of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing and fewer connections, making it even more competitive with alternative fire sprinkler systems.
Redesigned 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."
- Green Finds: New Products for Sustainable Homes
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/25/2008)
Tankless Heating System- BUILDER Magazine (1/7/2008)
- The Tankless Heating System combines a tankless hot-water heater with a hydronic air handler to deliver on-demand heat using the same source for both domestic hot water and space heating. For optimum heat output in both applications, a custom-designed pump maintains constant flow during operation, while a priority system temporarily shuts down the air handler during periods of high hot-water demand, preventing the unit from blowing cold air. 800-621-9419.
Reverse Cycle Chiller Goes Green- ebuild (1/4/2008)
- Aqua Products Company, Inc., Prosperity, South Carolina, introduces the new GREEN Reverse Cycle Chiller (RCC) for heating your home or office with hot water or air conditioning with chilled water. The RCC is will also work in conjunction with the Aqua Solar Heat Pipe (APCHPL16) built with 16 high efficiency evacuated vaccum tubes to produce free hot water.
Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Introduces New Mr. Slim P-Series Indoor Units- ebuild (12/19/2007)
- Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division, Suwanee, Ga., has introduced its next generation of Mr. Slim split-ductless indoor units. The new P-Series (PLA-A**B) four-way ceiling-recessed cassette features individual vane control and innovative accessories, making it even more energy effective and easier to achieve total comfort control.
HE-RV Series High Efficiency Boilers From Bryan Steam- ebuild (12/18/2007)
- Bryan Steam LLC has introduced the HE-RV Series of forced draft gas fired, "Flexible Water Tube" boilers. The HE-RV Series offers a guaranteed efficiency of 85 percent, with the high combustion efficiency resulting from a uniquely designed integrated surface heat extractor. These boilers features 7 sq. ft. of heating surface per boiler horsepower. They operate under normal operating temperatures, without needing to provide for the expense of complications of special venting and/or condensing material.
Ultra Quiet Trane XL16c Boasts Highest Efficiency in Packaged Units with a Sleek New Design- ebuild (12/17/2007)
- Trane introduces the highest-efficiency packaged units available. The new Trane XL16c packaged units are ENERGY STAR qualified, rated as high as 16.6 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)--the highest in the industry--and have sound levels as low as 70 db, not much louder than a normal conversation. Trane backs the XL16c line with a 20-year limited warranty on the heat exchanger, 10 years on the compressor and condenser coil, and five years on functional parts.
SuperStor Solar: Stainless Steel Solar Water Heater Offers Boiler or Electric Backup, Lifetime Warranty- ebuild (12/13/2007)
- Heat Transfer recently introduced a second line of solar water heaters ideal for all solar thermal applications: the SUPERSTOR SOLAR, featuring a storage tank constructed of 316L stainless steel. Carrying a lifetime warranty, the tank can tolerate high temperatures while offering superior resistance to corrosion.
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