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  • Low-energy Ventergy Series Fans
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • Low-energy Ventergy series fans are used with the company's VentZone system and demand-controlled zone register terminals to control air flow on a zone-by-zone basis, saving energy and allowing for the use of smaller fans. One 200-cfm VS-6 Ventergy fan can ventilate up to eight bathrooms and can run the 200-cfm rate in a single room, the maker says. 800-255-7749.
  • Ulta-Silent FanFresh Air
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/6/2007)
  • Like most pros, Chris Folk knows the bathroom is a breeding ground for callbacks."One of the biggest problems we have is humidity," says Folk, owner of Evans Coghill Homes in Charlotte, N.C. If builders don't install bath fans that effectively remove humidity, mold or mildew could form, he says. However, if a fan is noisy, the homeowner is less likely to turn it on or leave it on for the proper amount of time. (The Home Ventilating Institute recommends that fans be left on for at least 20 minutes after showering.) Meanwhile, some "people won't turn them on because if they leave the room they'll forget it and it'll run all day," says Jim Barrett, senior vice president of marketing for Hunter Fans.
  • SOL 25 Plus Flat-Plate Solar CollectorTrends: Hot Water
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/4/2007)
  • After a 20-year hiatus, solar water heating is experiencing a comeback as more homeowners look for ways to reduce their energy consumption. Recently named one of the top 10 technologies for 2007 by HUD's Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) program, solar water heating conserves natural resources, reduces carbon emissions, and can save money.
  • RTG-53 Tankless Water HeaterRTG-53 Tankless Water Heater
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/30/2007)
  • Rheem. The manufacturer has added an intermediate-size gas water heater to its residential tankless line. The RTG-53 is designed for single-family homes with two bathrooms. It provides up to 5.3 gallons of water per minute and is available in indoor direct-vent, indoor power-vent, and outdoor versions. 866-720-2076.
  • Solatube International IncSolatube International Inc. Introduces Solar Star Conversion Kit
  • ebuild (8/29/2007)
  • Solatube International Inc. has announced the introduction of the new Solar Star Conversion Kit. The kit boosts the performance of existing passive attic vents and transforms noisy and energy consuming powered vents into quiet and highly-efficient solar-powered rooftop ventilators. Since the Solar Star Conversion Kit is "run by the sun," there is no electrical hook-up or electrician required and no cost to operate.
  • Featuring a 95.1 Percent AFUEMunchkin Stainless Steel Boilers from Heat Transfer Qualify for Fed Tax Credit
  • ebuild (8/24/2007)
  • All Munchkin Stainless Steel High Efficiency Boilers qualify for a $150 credit under the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005. Manufactured by Heat Transfer Products, Munchkin residential boilers carry an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating of 95.1%, exceeding the 95% threshold to qualify for the credit. The units also meet Energy Star standards, as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy. Made of 316L stainless steel, the highly compact Munchkin boiler couples condensing technology with a modulating burner to maximize energy efficiency:
  • Architectural Series Small Wall HeatersMarley Introduces Architectural Series Small Wall Heaters
  • ebuild (8/23/2007)
  • Marley Engineered Products has introduced CWH and SRA Architectural Series fan-forced wall heaters for residential and commercial use under the Berko and Qmark brands. Seven models of increasing strength--500 to 2,000 watts at 120, 208, 240 or 277 volts--are offered under each brand.
  • 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.

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