To further meet the growing demand for sustainable building systems, Uponor North America (Uponor) is the first in the industry to offer a PEX purple pipe in sizes up to 2″ for commercial and residential reclaimed water applications. In addition to its existing ½”, ¾” and 1″ sizes, Uponor AquaPEX® Reclaimed Water pipe is now Read more
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To further meet the growing demand for sustainable building systems, Uponor North America (Uponor) is the first in the industry to offer a PEX purple pipe in sizes up to 2″ for commercial and residential reclaimed water applications. In addition to its existing ½”, ¾” and 1″ sizes, Uponor AquaPEX® Reclaimed Water pipe is now available in 1¼”, 1½” and 2″ sizes as well.
“Uponor has a strong sustainability culture and looks to provide products that align with the company’s philosophy of respecting the vital balance between people, planet and profit,” says Jayson Drake, director of Plumbing at Uponor. “Extending our current offering of Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water pipe supports our mission of providing products that help our business partners build sustainable structures around the world.”
The new offering comes in response to a growing need for water reuse systems in drought-stricken areas around the country. Offering a reclaimed water pipe in larger sizes gives professionals the opportunity to design and install even more reclaimed water applications to help conserve fresh-water resources.
Uponor’s extended offering, which is available in 300-ft. coils for ½”, ¾” and 1″ sizes and 10-ft. and 20-ft. straight lengths for 1″, 1¼”, 1½” and 2″ sizes, provides all the benefits of Uponor AquaPEX that plumbing engineers and contractors have come to rely on — flexibility, durability, corrosion resistance, a 20-year proven history in plumbing, a 25-year limited warranty, and one simple ASTM F1960 ProPEX® expansion connection system that does not require any torches, glues, solvents or gauges.
“The best part about Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water pipe is the fact that plumbing professionals don’t have to switch products when installing potable plumbing and reclaimed water systems,” says Drake. “They can seamlessly move from Uponor AquaPEX for the potable system to Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water for the reclaimed water system without having to switch piping materials, tools or fittings.”
Watts offers a broad selection of Water Pressure Reducing Valves (WPRVs) in standard-capacity, high-capacity and OEM models for use in residential, commercial and OEM and specialty applications. They come in a wide range of sizes and with a variety of end fitting configurations for any application. The highly durable WPRVs are lead-free and are suited Read more
Watts offers a broad selection of Water Pressure Reducing Valves (WPRVs) in standard-capacity, high-capacity and OEM models for use in residential, commercial and OEM and specialty applications. They come in a wide range of sizes and with a variety of end fitting configurations for any application.
The highly durable WPRVs are lead-free and are suited for the most challenging uses, including businesses, schools, hospitals, irrigation, and agriculture applications.
To help match WPRV characteristics to system requirements, Watts provides performance curves for each type and size of WPRV it offers. The curves are based on and tested to the ASSE 1003 standard and compare the capacities of each valve with reduced pressure fall-off levels.
For more information visit Watts.com.
Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, is pleased to announce the release of the Wilo Helix EXCEL high efficiency multistage pump line. “The Helix EXCEL offers efficiencies up to 94% thanks to the EC motor and High-efficiency drive combination. We have seen from 20%-50% energy Read more
Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, is pleased to announce the release of the Wilo Helix EXCEL high efficiency multistage pump line.
“The Helix EXCEL offers efficiencies up to 94% thanks to the EC motor and High-efficiency drive combination. We have seen from 20%-50% energy savings compared to a multistage pump with a VFD and high-efficiency motor” says Don Kahn, Product Manager, Wilo USA.
“The NSF 61 certification on select ranges, as well as the easy serviceability of the cartridge-style seal, make the EXCEL the ideal option for a wide range of applications,” Kahn concludes.
Wilo Helix EXCEL comes in 304 and 316 stainless steel, as well as in cataphoresis-coated cast iron construction. The EXCEL range can reach a maximum flow rate of 350 USGPM with a maximum head of 800 feet, and is suitable for applications such as water supply, pressure boosting, process water, pressure washing systems, industrial circulation systems, cooling water and irrigation.
Berko®, a leading choice among contractors for heating and ventilation systems, offers a redesigned fan-forced wall heater that provides supplemental heat for numerous residential and commercial applications. The new COS-E™ series of wall heaters features a compact universal design, dual wattage and voltage, compliance with safety standards and easy installation. Berko products are manufactured and Read more
Berko®, a leading choice among contractors for heating and ventilation systems, offers a redesigned fan-forced wall heater that provides supplemental heat for numerous residential and commercial applications.
The new COS-E™ series of wall heaters features a compact universal design, dual wattage and voltage, compliance with safety standards and easy installation. Berko products are manufactured and marketed by Marley Engineered Products, a leading electric heat manufacturing company based in Bennettsville, S.C.
A major innovation of the COS-E™ heaters is its patented Clip-n-Fit® feature, which allows the installer to change the wattage of the heater to a lower output to accommodate any application or space. Each heater is factory wired for its maximum wattage and, with a clip of a wire, can be reduced to half the wattage. COS-E heaters are available in 208/240 volts, 120 volts and outputs ranging from 2,000 to 375 watts.
“The Clip-n-Fit feature is exclusive to Marley Engineered Products and, when paired with the COS-E heater, provides greater general flexibility for installers, end users and distributors alike,” said Dennis Krob, product manager for Marley Engineered Products. “This feature allows the user to reduce the heater’s wattage in an effort to accommodate a wide range of applications. Suppliers who stock the COS-E heater have been able to lower their inventory costs and increase inventory turns by minimizing SKUs.”
Additional key features include:
- Impeller for silent heat
- Access to elements without disturbing the wiring/controls
- Small footprint with clean, contemporary aesthetic
- Adapter plate conversion – CRA
“Understanding the needs of our channel partners and end users resulted in the development of the COS-E Series,” said Krob. “With the new design and value added features, these heaters can match the look and feel of existing spaces, providing quiet, supplemental heat to meet the expectations of our customers.”
With a sleek and modern redesign, COS-E heaters provide efficient, quiet operations as a result of using an impeller, which does not generate noise like fan blade vibrations. These heaters are easily integrated into residential spaces such as basements, bathrooms, bedrooms and hallways or commercial spaces such as offices, conference rooms, restrooms, stock rooms and reception areas. The COS-E’s user-friendly design offers fast and easy installation for the contractor while the performance and silent operation are appreciated by all end users.
The COS-E Series is ETL approved for use in the U.S. or Canada. To learn more about the COS-E Series of wall heaters visit http://marleymep.com or locate the nearest Marley Engineered Products sales rep at http://www.marleymep.com/en/berko/where-to-buy/.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (www.franklin-electric.com – NASDAQ:FELE) offers the new Little Giant SPBS Series Battery Backup Systems allowing contractors to provide homeowners with the peace of mind that their basement is protected from flooding when Read more
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (www.franklin-electric.com – NASDAQ:FELE) offers the new Little Giant SPBS Series Battery Backup Systems allowing contractors to provide homeowners with the peace of mind that their basement is protected from flooding when the electricity goes out. The Little Giant SPBS Series comes in four new systems: two options that feature the full system including a primary sump pump, backup sump pump, controller, charger and alarm, and two options providing everything except the primary sump pump. The full systems utilize the proven Little Giant 6EC or 10EC sump pumps that deliver capacities from 53-67 gallons per minute (gpm). The result is a system with high flow rates, quick charging time, and hours of battery longevity.
Adding our proven RS-12 switch, the Little Giant SPBS Series provides hours of reliable pumping when the electricity goes out. The switch technology requires nothing mechanical to operate the pump, thus minimizing the opportunity for mechanical hang-ups. In addition, it features a new controller, charger and alarm system that is available in 10 amp and 12 amp versions. The controller and charger monitor the battery condition and charge it when an electrical outage occurs. The alarm then audibly alerts the homeowner that the unit is in use. The system has built-in protection against overcharging, reverse polarity, short circuits and input overloads, and features a test button to manually run the backup pump for added peace of mind.
The 12 VDC backup sump pump has a durable, non-corrosive housing with stainless steel fasteners for added longevity and provides flow rates of 42-53 gpm. All SPBS Series systems come with a 2-year warranty. For more information, visit www.littlegiant.com.