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  • Phoenix Solar Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
  • The Phoenix solar water heater combines domestic hot-water storage with a 97-percent-efficient, gas-fired backup in one unit. In addition, the unit features side tappings in the jacket that permit auxiliary connections to a hydro-air system for space heating. Made from stainless steel, the product incorporates a dedicated solar heat exchanger. 800-323-9651.
  • Nuheat Cable System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
  • Compatible with the maker's electric floor-warming mats, the Nuheat Cable System lets users extend radiant floor heating into intricate--even wet--spaces, including shower stalls, benches, saunas, and platforms. The 3/16-inch-thick components make for a minimal increase in floor height, and can be installed under tile, stone, marble, laminate, or engineered-wood floors. The system is energy-efficient, generating just 12 watts per square foot, and can be controlled using the maker's programmable thermostats. 800-778-9276.
  • Gas Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
  • The manufacturer has added an intermediate-size gas water heater to its residential tankless line. Designed for single-family homes with two bathrooms, the RTG-53 (PDF) provides up to 5.3 gallons of water per minute. It is available in indoor direct-vent, indoor power-vent, and outdoor versions. 866-720-2076.
  • Ice Bear Air Conditioner
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
  • Charged by a 5-ton condensing unit at night and storing 50 ton-hours of cooling capacity, the Ice Bear 50 Unit storage air conditioner operates on the power required to run two 150-watt bulbs, the maker says. It delivers up to 7.5 tons of consistent cooling. 877-542-3232.
  • EverClearSnowClear Electronic Snow- and Ice-Removal System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
  • SnowClear, an electronic snow- and ice-removal system, is installed underneath pavement and can reduce costs by up to 50 percent compared to traditional melting technologies, according to the maker. The package consists of three components: sized-to-fit heating panels, automatic sensors, and an electronic energy-management system. 866-400-3277.
  • ClimateMasterTranquility Geothermal and Water-Source Heat Pumps
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/19/2009)
  • Tranquility 27 6-ton geothermal and water-source heat pumps use a zero-ozone-depletion refrigerant. Units feature a variable-speed motor and double-isolated compressor mounting. 405-745-6000.
  • TakagiTankless Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/18/2009)
  • Specially designed for single-family homes, the T-K3-SP tankless water heater delivers efficiency in a compact design, but at a lower price point than previous models. With thermal efficiency of 80 percent for natural gas and liquid propane, and the ability to provide unlimited hot water up to 7 gpm, the T-K3-SP allows for multiple hot-water activities at once. The unit measures 13.8 inches wide, weighs 40 pounds, and can be mounted indoors or outdoors. 866-356-9190.
  • PanasonicWhisperComfort Spot Energy Recovery Ventilator
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/18/2009)
  • The WhisperComfort spot energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is the first ceiling-insert ERV available in the U.S. Using two ducts, the fan exhausts stale air and brings in fresh air from outside. Its low-rate continuous run helps ensure that VOCs and other indoor air pollutants are vented out and replaced with fresh air. The fan's capillary core adds heat and moisture to the incoming air to temper it and maintain a comfortable indoor living environment. 800-211-7262.
  • Mitsubishi ElectricMr. Slim Outdoor Heat Pump
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/18/2009)
  • The Mr. Slim H2i P-Series outdoor heat pump offers a 36,000 BTU/h cooling and 38,000 BTU/h heating capacity, along with the maker's new Hyper-heating Inverter (H2i) technology, which incorporates higher compressor speeds at low temperatures and re-collects heat energy normally wasted in the flash process at the outdoor coil. As a result, the unit is highly efficient, operating at 100 percent of rated heating capacity at 5 degrees F, 87 percent at -4 degrees F, and 70 percent at -13 degrees F, the maker says. 800-433-4822.
  • SolatubeVentilation Add-On Kit
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
  • Daylighting goes multifunctional with the ventilation add-on kit, for use in moist areas like baths and laundry rooms. The fan, which turns on with a switch, attaches seamlessly to the 160 Daylighting System, which illuminates up to 200 square feet, or the 290 DS, which lights 300 square feet. 888-765-2882.

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