At HVAC Comfortech 2010, 12 products were recognized as Product Showcase Award winners. Judges took into consideration the ease with which HVAC contractors can apply the technology, and the technical value of the product or service to the HVAC industry. We'll feature these products each month in upcoming issues of Contracting Business. This month, we're featuring ECR International's freewatt ® Plus Home Heating System, the winner in the Miscellaneous category. For additional information on any of the products listed here, circle the appropriate number(s) on the reader service card at the back of this issue or visit www.contractingbusiness.com/freeinfo.html.
ECR Introduces Freewatt® Plus Home Heating System
Manufactured by ECR, freewatt plus is the second generation, eco-friendly micro combined heat and power (microCHP) system that provides back-up power in the event a home loses power.
Freewatt plus operates using microCHP technology, which uses a Honda engine/generator to generate heat, producing electric power as a by-product. Electricity produced can be used to power the home or be sold back to participating utilities.
In addition to providing back-up capacity if a home loses power, freewatt plus can support the electric utility in times of peak demand by coming on to backfeed the grid. According to company sources, freewatt also has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 6,000lbs.
www.freewatt.com
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Caleffi NAS3 Obtains OG-300 Certification
Caleffi’s popular NAS3 Series Solar Water Heating Systems used in residential and small commercial building applications are now OG-300 certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC).
All 84 models of our solar system packages are approved. These packages are now eligible for a growing number of government, utility, and local financial incentives requiring OG-300 to qualify.
Caleffi launched its pre-engineered solar hot water heaters in 2008, and has hundreds of systems installed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Systems have collector surface area ranging from 26-160-sq.ft., and storage tanks ranging from 50-119 gallons.
caleffi.us
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Intac International Announces Wintac 2011 Software Release
Intac International, Inc., announces the release of Wintac 2011. Over 100 enhancements have been made, including more powerful service scheduling and dispatching capabilities, more extensive customer relationship management features, support for point-of-sale transactions, and more built-in mobile computing options to facilitate the goal of a paperless office.
Wintac's all-inclusive design combines the functionality of several programs into one integrated system including: customer relationship management, field service management, prospect and contact management, vehicle management, multi-location inventory control, mobile computing, and complete accounting.
wintac.net
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McQuay Introduces Delivered VAV System for Small to Medium Sized Buildings
McQuay International introduces delivered variable air volume (VAV) systems for consistent room temperature comfort. McQuay’s complete system makes the benefits of VAV simple and affordable for those who own, construct, maintain and occupy small and medium sized buildings, sources say.
For contractors, the delivered VAV systems are fast and easy to install, sources say. Field start-up for an entire building network consisting of two 50-ton rooftops and 20 to 40 VAV boxes can typically be completed in hours and doesn’t require additional software licensing. To save time, the configuration files are created for each unique system and preloaded into the system controller. Application data is loaded and tested, at the factory for the VAV box and air handling unit controllers.
Commissioning process is automated by McQuay’s advanced software and easy-to-use touch screen controller.
mcquay.com
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Emerson Launches New Condensing Unit Rated for Multiple Refrigerants
Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of the new FFAS condensing unit for commercial refrigeration walk-in coolers. Designed to work with multiple refrigerants, the FFAS unit accommodates R-22, R-404A, R-507, R-134a and R-407C. The unit also features a high-efficiency Copeland Scroll® compressor and Copeland PerformanceAlert™ diagnostic electronics.
The FFAS is part of Emerson’s F-line offering, the industry's broadest line of integral horsepower condensing units for refrigeration applications. Contractors can not only give their customers the Copeland Scroll compressor, but the added benefits of integrated electronics for enhanced system reliability and service savings over the life of the product, sources state. Copeland PerformanceAlert uses the compressor as a sensor to monitor compressor operating conditions, providing advanced system protection and diagnostics to make it easier for contractors to diagnose and prevent refrigeration system failures.
The FFAS is available now through Emerson authorized full line and authorized Copeland wholesalers.
emersonclimate.com
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Tjernlund Products Draft, Combustion Air and Ventilation Resource CD Available
Tjernlund Products, Inc. have updated its Resource CD which is available free of charge. The CD contains thousands of pages of data including literature, spec sheets, fan curves, install/service manuals, wiring diagrams, parts reference, and product and application photos. New in this edition are side wall power venter selection software plus draft, ventilation, combustion air Powerpoints and combustion air videos.
The CD covers Tjernlund's lines of draft inducers, rooftop inducers, power venters, Combustion Air In-Forcers™, Duct Boosters®, AireShare™ transfer fans and UnderAire™ crawl space fans.
tjernlund.com
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Hart & Cooley, Inc. Introduces Unique Electronic Air Cleaner
The SMART EAC electronic air cleaner by Hart & Cooley, Inc. is MERV 16 equivalent with the ability to generate 24,000 volts DC of cleaning power to remove up to 99% of respirable particles from a home's air.
The SMART EAC operates at a low static pressure and has high dust loading potential. This optimizes air flow and can increase blower efficiency. According to company sources, this is the only product of its kind that offers high efficiency filtration without the traditional tradeoffs, such as arcing, ozone generation, and high maintenance.
The SMART EAC is available in a filter grille mount design with 22 sizes, a furnace mount design with cabinet for new installations, and a retrofit track for installations into existing cabinets.
smartairandenergy.com
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Wago Panel Feed-through Block Uprated to 600V
Wago Corporation’s 828 Series feed-through terminal block is now UL Certified for 600V/40A. This enables the 828 series to provide tool- and maintenance-free, through-panel terminations for control panel applications such as motor control centers, UPS systems and electric vehicle charging stations.
Initially developed for alternative energy inverter systems, the 828 series aids the separation of field-wired power input connections from sensitive electronics by simplifying the passing of conductors through enclosure walls. This creates "sub-panels" where power input connections can be made outside the "protected area" of enclosures or control panels. The 828 series is the sole feed-through terminal block utilizing Cage Clamp® spring pressure connection technology. Terminations are simple: lift the lever, insert a stripped conductor (16-6 AWG) into the termination port and lower the lever.
The single-piece 828 series simplifies panel openings and eliminates alignment issues during panel assembly. To install 828 Series, insert block through a rectangular panel opening and secure to panel via standard locking clip. An exclusive integrated lockout feature accommodates a security seal or tagout marker, preventing unauthorized access to external terminations. A WAGO-exclusive panel gasket seal provides a splash-resistant enclosure seal for additional protection and reliability.
wago.us
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John Guest® USA Offers Speedfit® Pipe Repair Kit
John Guest USA has introduced a new Speedfit® pipe repair kit that provides a method of replacing burst or damaged pipe without altering existing pipe work. Available in ½-in. CTS and ¾-in. CTS, the Speedfit pipe repair kit is easy to install and, like all John Guest products, doesn’t require tools.
The Speedfit pipe repair kit is ideal for use with rigid pipes, which do not allow for movement. The kit can be used with copper, CPVC or PEX pipe.
Also available from John Guest USA is a slip tee connector, which allows the installer to tee off from rigid pipe. The slip tee connector can be used with the pipe repair kit when replacing damaged pipe or when the need arises to add another plumbing branch.
johnguest.com
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McElroy Releases In-Field Tensile Joint Tester
The new McElroy In-Field Tensile Tester gives contractors the ability to quickly and accurately test high-density polyethylene (HDPE) butt fusion joints in the field. With the in-field tensile tester, a hand-pump system safely tests coupons from pipes sized 2-in. IPS and larger. The in-field tensile tester also incorporates a template that's attached to the pipe to create a coupon with a drill and reciprocating saw. The coupon is then inserted into the hand-pump tensile test unit that performs a destructive test to qualitatively pass or fail the joint.
mcelroy.com
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Greenheck Introduces FEMA Fabricated Steel Grille
Greenheck's new FEMA Model FSG-801 fabricated steel grille protects exterior wall penetrations on FEMA 361 or 320 compliant storm shelters or safe rooms. The FSG801 is fabricated of 1/4-in. thick hot rolled steel and designed with inverted V-style blades. It allows high free area and very little airflow resistance while providing maximum protection against extremely high wind-load and wind-borne debris. Most frequently installed in front of louvers on the building's exterior, the FEMA grille can be installed in a cantilevered position or in a flush/recessed mount configuration. The FSG-801 has a UL Listed windstorm rated assembly, can withstand wind-loads up to 248 PSF, and complies with ICC500 for large missile impact, (a 15 lb. 2x4 traveling at 100 MPH).
greenheck.com
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Taco’s New 5120 Series Low Lead, Potable Water Mixing Valve
Taco's 5120 series domestic water mixing valves meet new California and Vermont codes requiring low lead in all potable water pipes and components. Taco’s low-lead series mixing valves are available as a sweat union connection in 1/2-in., 3/4-in. and 1-in. sizes.
According to company sources, the NSF 61 certified valves, designed for installation at the water heater, have a snap-on protective cover and require no maintenance. The high flow, low head loss valves permit domestic water storage at temperatures high enough to kill harmful bacteria and will mix-down delivery temperatures to a safe 120F or less.
taco-hvac.com
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New Broan Builder's Series Model Combines Performance and Price
Available only in 13-SEER efficiency, the new Broan builder's series JS6BD air conditioner features a Samsung rotary compressor in the 2–to-3 ton models, and a Danfoss scroll compressor in the 3.5- to-5 ton models. The unit also features R-410A refrigerant, all-aluminum Micro-Channel condenser coils, full metal jackets and composite base pans.
The JS6BD builder’s series air conditioner will carry a five-year parts and five-year compressor warranty, no product registration required.
nordyne.com
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Fluke Announces Newly Updated MET/CAL® Plus Calibration Management Software
Fluke Calibration has introduced the latest release of Fluke MET/CAL® Plus calibration management software, version 7.3.
In this latest release, MET/CAL calibration software supports the Microsoft Windows® Vista operating system, Windows 7 operating system and Windows Server 2008, including the 64-bit variants.
In addition, technicians can now address an expanded workload that includes the newest Fluke products, the Fluke 6105A electrical power standard, Fluke 6100B electrical power standard, Fluke 6100A/6100B/6105A energy counting option, and Fluke 5080A multi-product calibrator. Other instruments supported with this release are the Clarke-Hess 8100 transconductance amplifier and agilent economy spectrum analyzer (ESA) series.
Crystal Reports, a powerful reporting tool supplied with MET/CAL Plus software, has been upgraded to the newest version. Crystal Reports 2008 helps users design and deliver reports via the Internet or embedded in enterprise applications.
fluke.com/metcal
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