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- 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.
SnowClear 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.
Tranquility 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.
Tankless 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.
WhisperComfort 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.
Mr. 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.
Ventilation 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.
Electric Insta Flow Tankless Water Heaters- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
- Electric Insta Flow point-of-use tankless water heaters are 98 percent efficient, says the firm. Digital microprocessor technology controls the temperature of the water, and the temperature can be pre-set to prevent scalding without mixing valves. The units come in three capacities--Insta Temp, Insta Flow, and Insta Flow Micro--and are also available in a wide range of models to fit the desired application. 800-447-4962.
Gas Direct-Vent Tankless Water Heater- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
- The RTG-66DV gas direct-vent, tankless water heater is designed for homes with two or three bathrooms. A concentric venting system simplifies installation by expelling the byproducts of combustion through a 3-inch exhaust pipe inside the 5-inch intake run. The unit can deliver water at a rate of 6.6 gallons per minute. The product uses natural gas or liquid propane. Energy factor: 0.82. 334-260-1500.
Tankless Water Heater- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2009)
- The Energy Star-rated N-0841MC tankless water heater yields 93 percent energy efficiency, versus 60 percent of a typical tank water heater, due to its Hybrid Super Heat Exchanger--a stainless and copper heat exchanger fused into one. The unit, which uses gas or propane, delivers up to 11.1 gallons per minute at a 35-degree temperature rise and 8.4 gallons per minute at a 45-degree temperature rise. Energy factor: 0.94. 877-986-6748.
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