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Ventilation Kit- ebuild (3/24/2009)
- 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.
CertainTeed Adds Recycled Content to ToughGard R Duct Liner to Exceed Sustainable Building Standards- (3/9/2009)
- In its ongoing commitment to provide HVAC customers with environmentally friendly products, CertainTeed Corporation has reformulated its ToughGard R duct liner by adding 25 percent recycled content.
- Hybrid Electric Water Heater
- ebuild (3/9/2009)
- The company's Energy Star-qualified Hybrid Electric water heater, available in the fourth quarter, uses about half the energy of standard tank units of the same size, says the firm. The unit's hybrid technology absorbs heat in the ambient air and transfers it to water, a process that requires less energy than generating heat. It fits in the same footprint as a regular tank unit and uses existing water and electrical connections. 800-626-2000.
- Rheem Enhances Prestige Series With New 18-SEER Condensing Unit
- (3/5/2009)
- As consumer interest in environmentally responsible home products continues to grow, Rheem is pleased to unveil the Rheem Prestige Series 18-SEER, R-410A two-stage premium condensing unit equipped with the Comfort Control2 System.
- Heat Transfer Debuts the Elite Heating Boiler: High-Efficiency Mod-Con Boiler For Residential Projects
- (2/25/2009)
- Heat Transfer Products (HTP) is unveiling a more powerful and more versatile line of high-efficiency residential boilers, with inputs ranging from 80,000 Btu per hour to 399,000 Btu/h and an industry-leading turndown ratio of six to one. The Elite Heating Boiler Series is the first of two new residential lines from the makers of the popular Munchkin line that helped pioneer modulating-condensing (mod-con) boiler technology in this country in the mid-1990s. Previewed at the recent AHR Expo in Chicago, the Elite will be ready for shipment by the third quarter of 2009, according to HTP president David Martin.
- QuietWarmth Panels
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/23/2009)
- Combining the company's acoustical and insulation technology with ThermoSoft FiberThermic heating elements, QuietWarmth is specifically designed to deaden sound and provide supplemental heat. The panels replace traditional floating floor underlayments for a total overall thickness of 3/8 inch; it does not need to be buried in mortar or concrete. 888-379-9695.
- Efficiency, Comfort Drive Interest in Radiant Heat Flooring
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/13/2009)
- Matthew Linden, co-founder of ConsciousBuild in San Luis Obispo, Calif., likes to lay concrete floors in his green homes, but it's not always an easy sell. "The only way to make it salable and palatable for the discriminating buyer is if it's warm," says Linden. "You've got to make sure they've got toasty toes."
- Rheem Tank and Tankless Water Heaters Meet New Energy Star Criteria for Energy Efficiency
- (1/28/2009)
- Rheem Manufacturing Company is one of the newest Energy Star partners, providing water heaters in every product category that safeguard the environment, save consumers money and meet stringent Energy Star criteria. Virtually all of Rheem's tankless models qualify for the new program.
- More Power to Eco-Conscious Homeowners: Harman's New HydroFlex60 Pellet Boiler
- (1/21/2009)
- Harman Home Heating continues to break barriers with the introduction of the new HydroFlex60 pellet boiler. Designed for today's environmentally conscious homeowner, the HydroFlex60 connects to and works in conjunction with the central heat system and hot water heater. The units work together simultaneously, allowing the homeowner the ability to adjust thermostats based on current market prices for the fuels. For example, if pellet prices are currently lower than oil prices, the homeowner adjusts the system so that HydroFlex60 takes over heating the entire home, with the central furnace as a backup. For hot water, it pre-heats water prior to its cycling through the water heater, facilitating the heating process.
- Floor-Warming Systems with Solo Programmable Thermostat
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- Homeowners can easily control their Nuheat floor-warming systems with the new Energy Star-rated Solo programmable thermostat. The dual-voltage (120v and 240v) unit features seven-day programmability and can link to other heating zones within the home and to external temperature sensors for a one-stop location of temperature and information control. A simple three-button design, full menu screen, and Web-based tutorial make programming easy. 800-778-9276.
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