SOLAR MEASUREMENT
Contractors that are getting into solar heating might find the he SL100 or SL200 portable solar meters from E-Instruments useful. They can be used to measure available solar energy, measure exposure and calculate the orientation of solar panels. This
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RIDGID LAUNCHES ONLINE BUSINESS TOOL
One of North America’s most respected mechanical industry tool companies moved in a completely new direction when it launched its RIDGIDConnect online business tool at the AHR Expo in Orlando Jan. 25.
This subscription-based service provides the abi
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DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The new Solar X-Pump Block from Taco combines a variable speed solar differential temperature control, bronze heat source and heat sink circulators, and a stainless steel flat plate heat exchanger into one compact package. The variable speed controls
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LEAD-FREE TMV
Bradley has added a lead-free 3/8” compression thermostatic mixing valve to its growing Navigator line. This point-of-use TMV contains less than 0.25 percent lead content, allowing it to meet lead-free requirements under California regulations, the
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STOP WATER HAMMER!
Integral water hammer arresters from Dahl stop banging pipes, are easy to install, available in many sizes and meet all plumbing codes. A piston sealed pressurized air cushion prevents waterlogging. They are covered by a 25-year warranty.
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QUICKER COUPLING
Victaulic introduced its Style 107H QuickVic “installation-ready” rigid coupling for HVAC, utility and process piping at the AHR Expo in Orlando Jan. 25-27. It has no loose parts, does not require any disassembly and is installed with common hand to
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RINNAI ENTERS BOILER MARKET
Japan’s largest manufacturer of gas appliances is known in North America for its on-demand water heaters. However, at the AHR Expo in Orlando this past January Rinnai introduced its condensing boilers and gas fireplaces.
The company’s high efficienc
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STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
Superior Radiant Products, Stoney Creek, Ont., has entered into a strategic alliance with GoGaS Goch GmbH & Co. KG, a prominent German company in the international heating industry. SRP will market the GoGas KMI Novus high efficiency heater to the No
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EFFICIENT HEAT PUMP
The new Lennox XP16 heat pump achieves efficiency ratings of 16.5 SEER and 9.5 HPSF. A two-stage scroll compressor operates at low stage most of the time. Maintenance features include the Lennox Smart-Hinge design that allows access to interior compo
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NEW COMMERCIAL BOILER
Lochinvar unveiled the latest addition to its commercial, stainless steel, condensing family of boilers at the AHR Expo held in Orlando Jan. 31- Feb. 2. The CREST boiler is available in five models with capacities from 1.5 to 3.5 million Btu/h iinpu
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WATER MISER TOILET USES ONLY THREE LITRES
The Canadian-designed Proficiency ultra high efficiency toilet (UHET) from Water Matrix uses only three litres of water to effectively flush waste. That is considerably less than most high efficiency toilets currently on the market.
Creator Phil Hen
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BIDET CARRIER
With bidets gradually catching on in North America, Geberit has added a bidet carrier to its family of in-wall carrier systems. In-wall components allow for a unique style while retaining reliability, performance and installation flexibility, reports
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VALENTINE’S DAY SHOWER
Well, you missed Valentine’s Day this year, but you could impress the missus by socking away one of these Alson’s Mustang Red IN2ITION showerheads and installing it just before the big day next year. The extra wide shower head features a hand-held ho
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A SPA EXPERIENCE
Hansgrohe unveiled its Axor Starck shower collection at the Interior Design Show in Toronto in January. Created by designer Philippe Starck, the new collection offers designers – and installers – a building-block system for creating a shower from ind
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A COMMON LOOK
Hart & Cooley, Inc has launched new websites that bring a common look to its network of companies. The new sites are designed to deliver product information, news and online tools for each company’s product lines. They are designed to provide an exce
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CONSUMER EDUCATION
Lennox has launched a new consumer website at www.Lennox.com/residential that offers special guides and other features to help homeowners search for new heating, cooling and indoor air quality products. Features include a “Before you buy Guide,” prod
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CONTRACTORS TOO!
A new Rheem website at www.rheem.com offers up-to-date information on Rheem products along with a contractor locator. Interactive features, such as a home comfort tour, familiarize visitors with the company's full line of heating, cooling, water and
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SCROLL COMPRESSOR TOOL
Danfoss has launched a new online scroll compressor tool for its customers. The interactive tool, available at www.danfoss.us/ScrollCompressorTool, helps customers analyze opportunities to make equipment, products and installations more competitive b
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CO MONITOR CONTROLS PARKING GARAGE FANS
Pollution from automobiles is often a problem in underground parking garages, but it can be costly to operate ventilation fans 24 hours a day, seven days per week. One solution is to use controls that measure CO levels in the garage and operate fans
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BACNET PROTOCOL ADDED
Honeywell has expanded its Spyder family of controllers with the addition of BACnet protocol models. The new models are sized for Variable Air Volume (VAV) and unitary applications. This allows the Spyder controller to be used with other devices or a
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AWARD WINNER
Bell & Gossett picked up an honourable mention in 2010 AHR Expo Innovation Awards for its new Technologic 502 variable speed pump controller. Advanced pumping software and proven algorithms create a “smarter,” more cost-efficient and energy-saving pu
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SMART BUILDING PARTNERSHIP
Computer giant IBM and Johnson Controls will team up to provide a “smart building solution” designed to improve operations and reduce energy and water consumption, the companies announced Feb. 22. This latest intiative builds on an existing relations
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COMPACT ERV
The Munters’ DryCool ERV provides energy recovery and dehumidification in one small packaged unit. This product provides the dehumidification requirement of the entire building and cools or heats the air stream to the desired space temperature. It is
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EFFICIENT GREASE EXTRACTOR
The Grease Grabber H2O from Greenheck is an auto-cleaning kitchen hood that handles both grease extraction and filter cleaning. It incorporates a dual-stage filtration system that combines the company’s Grease-X-Tractor and the Grease Grabber filter
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VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLS
Panasonic has expanded its WhisperGreen line of quiet and energy efficient ventilation fans. The new WhisperGreen-Lite FV-08VKML2 and FV-08VKSL2 are designed for four-inch ducts. They feature built-in variable speed controls that range from 0 to 80 c
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