The CB Series of Combination (Combi) Boilers from Noritz is a year-round, whole-home solution that utilizes high-efficiency condensing technology to deliver hot water to both plumbing and hydronic heating applications, including those in colder climates. The CB Combi performs at a 95% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency); that is, 95% of the Btuh input is Read more
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The CB Series of Combination (Combi) Boilers from Noritz is a year-round, whole-home solution that utilizes high-efficiency condensing technology to deliver hot water to both plumbing and hydronic heating applications, including those in colder climates.
The CB Combi performs at a 95% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency); that is, 95% of the Btuh input is converted into useable heat, making it an extremely energy-efficient appliance. This fuel-saving performance meets “Energy Star Most Efficient” standards, which represent the EPA’s highest efficiency rating and allow homeowners to qualify for various state energy rebates.Delivering up to 9.2 gallons per minute of domestic hot water, the CB Combi provides nearly twice as much flow as competitor models. A flow control valve, not offered by competitors, ensures a consistent temperature for domestic hot water demand, regardless of incoming water temperature. This allows greater domestic hot water flow and more precise temperature stability, translating to a higher level of customer satisfaction.On the space heating side, the Combi accommodates a host of multiple-room applications including radiators, baseboards, low- and high-mass radiant heating (i.e. in-floor, snow melt, etc.) and air handlers.Two models are available for different levels of demand:
- The CB180DV has a maximum gas input Btuh of 180,000 for hot water and 100,000 Btuh for space heating.
- The CB199DV has a maximum gas input Btuh of 199,000 for hot water and 120,000 Btuh for space heating.
Other CB Combi features include:
- A compact wall-hung package weighing only 90 pounds, making it lighter than a traditional boiler so that a single installer can do the job. Its compact size allows it to take up as much as 80 percent less space than a traditional floor-standing boiler and water heater.
- An outdoor temperature reset sensor that measures outdoor temperatures, allowing the CB Combi to constantly operate at maximum efficiency.
- Different temperature settings for the domestic hot water heating and space heating applications. For domestic hot water, temperatures range from 90 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. On the space heating side, the range is 100 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
- A built-in external pump control that allows for an external secondary or booster pump to be wired directly to the Combi to deliver significantly more BTU’s on the primary loop without sacrificing efficiency.
- Three Austenite stainless steel heat exchangers that deliver superior performance and a longer life and scald prevention technology that ensures domestic hot water safety.
- Condensing technology with low enough exhaust temperatures to allow venting with PVC, CPVC or PP. The use of plastic venting materials – rather than the stainless steel venting required by non-condensing water heaters – substantially lowers costs by reducing installation time as well as the cost of the materials themselves.
The compact size, ease-of-installation, high-efficiency and superior domestic hot water performance of the Noritz CB Combi add up to an all-in-one solution for a home’s heating and hot water needs.
Gerber, an industry leader in high performing plumbing fixtures, has announced seven new hand hygiene sinks to benefit environments where hygiene and cross-contamination control is of concern – hospitals, doctors’ offices, schools, child care centers, industrial buildings, among others.Leading the introduction is the Monticello™ Hygienic Hospital Basin (Model NH-12-661; list price $800). This sink offers Read more
Gerber, an industry leader in high performing plumbing fixtures, has announced seven new hand hygiene sinks to benefit environments where hygiene and cross-contamination control is of concern – hospitals, doctors’ offices, schools, child care centers, industrial buildings, among others.Leading the introduction is the Monticello™ Hygienic Hospital Basin (Model NH-12-661; list price $800). This sink offers the industry’s highest level of cross-contamination protection. Features include:Deep basin with sloped angles to minimize splashing, germ-pooling and contaminationOffset drain to reduce splashing and aerosolization from direct contact with water streamSealed overflow to eliminate hazards of germ collectionSeveral other Gerber sink options are now also part of the hygienic offerings:NH-12-654/658NH-12-834/838NH-12-474/478Each of these sinks has a sealed overflow to eliminate contamination risks and can be installed for ADA compliance (with the exception of NH-12-661, which is not ADA compliant).“According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) approximately 722,000 inpatients per year contract infections from the surrounding environment in healthcare facilities, which results in an increase in the cost of care,” says Eric Peterson, Gerber’s vice president of sales. “Because of that, hospitals and medical facilities are heavily incentivized to reduce the risk of patient contamination and infection for inpatient care. These sink options can make a significant difference in strengthening those environments and eliminating risk.”For more information on the Gerber brand or its products, visit www.gerberonline.com or call (866) 538-5536.
Sioux Chief’s PEX Chair™ supports 3/8″ through ¾” PEX supply lines and keeps tube in place during the concrete pour. PEX Chair organizes tube in parallel or offset configurations making installations quick and easy.Rough plumbing manufacturer, Sioux Chief, recently added the PEX Chair™ slab organizer as part of its continuing effort to expand offerings of Read more
Sioux Chief’s PEX Chair™ supports 3/8″ through ¾” PEX supply lines and keeps tube in place during the concrete pour. PEX Chair organizes tube in parallel or offset configurations making installations quick and easy.Rough plumbing manufacturer, Sioux Chief, recently added the PEX Chair™ slab organizer as part of its continuing effort to expand offerings of versatile and innovative products.The PEX Chair is designed to support single 3/8″ through ¾” PEX supplies on residential or commercial, multi-floor construction projects. Multiple PEX Chair units can be connected in parallel or offset configurations by its interlocking tongue and groove feature. The raised midsection allows concrete to easily flow through and around the device, and its rear contour is designed for abutting to vent pipes. Other features include a rebar receiver for ground staking, as well as height adjustment for pre-cast deck over pours. The angled design and hook feature at the top of the unit makes it easy to install PEX without kinking and holds the tube vertically in place through the completion of the concrete pour.
Source: New Sioux Chief Product: PEX Chair™ | Sioux Chief Blog
tekmar today unveiled its new app and online tool to assist users in designing their own snow & ice melting solutions. Contractors, engineers, and distributors can use the app and online tool to enter their design parameters and instantly receive the specific information they need to specify the correct control solution, prepare a quote, and Read more
tekmar today unveiled its new app and online tool to assist users in designing their own snow & ice melting solutions.
Contractors, engineers, and distributors can use the app and online tool to enter their design parameters and instantly receive the specific information they need to specify the correct control solution, prepare a quote, and successfully complete an installation. The tool provides access to mechanical and electrical drawings (including packages for 28 different applications), a bill of materials, and manuals and literature on tekmar snow & ice melting controls.
The new app is available for Android devices at https://play.google.com/store.
The tekmar Snow & Ice Melting online tool is available at design.tekmarControls.com.
For more information, visit www.tekmarControls.com
Living in the 21st century it’s not always easy to keep up with all the innovativeness being thrown around. Everyday the world is introduced to new inventions which throw the old ones under the bus, never to be used again. Due to the fast rate of recent inventiveness, most products tend to be off the Read more
Living in the 21st century it’s not always easy to keep up with all the innovativeness being thrown around. Everyday the world is introduced to new inventions which throw the old ones under the bus, never to be used again. Due to the fast rate of recent inventiveness, most products tend to be off the shelves in no time for their newer bigger brother to reign supreme. It has been this way for a long time, and the only way to stay ahead is to build products that keep their niche within the industry they are sold. One industry has stood out, releasing newer and bolder equipment to their consumers for affordable everyday prices, the plumbing industry. Below is a list of the top 10 plumbing products of yesterday, today, and tomorrow!
- PEX Pipe – Throughout a half century of pivotal usage in Europe, this tubing has slowly but surely made its way to America. PEX tubing has become the single-most used product in the plumbing industry today, due to its variety of features at a fair cost. Virtually replacing the likes of Copper and CPVC, PEX pipe offers all the same advantages with plenty to spare. At nearly one-quarter the price of Copper pipe, PEX piping offer consumers’ easy installation, freeze-burst resistance, longevity, and most importantly the ability to install without any experience necessary.
http://www.canarsee.com/pex/pipe
- Tankless Water heater – Tankless water heaters have securely positioned themselves among this list, through sheer science and overall production. These water heater units are able to fit inside confined spaces; where they are connected to either a natural gas or electrical supply, to convert cold water to any temperature pre-determined by the consumer. The tankless water heater provides instant never ending hot water supply to any fixture it is installed to. Tankless offers all the advantages of a conventional water heater, minus all the necessary space to install one.
http://www.takagi.com/products/tankless-water-heaters
- Push-Fit Fittings – Fitting are installation products used too connect different plumbing pipes to form one solid piece of piping. They can be used to connect two different types, and usually require a professional to solder, glue, or use another connection method for proper installation. With the invention of push-fit fittings, the professional aspect of connecting two pipes has flown out the window. A simple push of the piping into its corresponding size on a push-fit fitting allows for a tight, secure, and properly connected component. This method of connecting a system has grown quite popular in the industry today, attaining interest from not only plumbers, but Do It Yourselfers (DIY) as well.
http://www.johnguest.com/speedfit/plumbing-heating-2/
- Anti-Siphon Freeze-Proof Sillcocks- Sillcocks used to be re-installed annually due to frigid weather conditions causing breaks and cracks in the equipments. This faltering eventually led to the invention of the Frost Proof Anti-siphon Sillcock faucets we are endowed with today. These Sillcocks are used to prevent the water line from freezing in the winter cold, along with restricting unsanitary water from contaminating the system. These advantages are the key to avoiding costly home repairs, and that’s why these Sillcocks made the cut.
http://www.americanvalve.com/plumbing/sillcocks/m72as.html
- Automatic Sump Pumps with Back-Up Battery – Sump Pumps are electronically functioning pumps used to remove excess water from a designated area. Their utilization is necessary to get rid of leaks, floods, and many other water related incidents. In some instances harsh weather conditions can cause a residence to not only flood, but lose power in the process. That’s when this little piece of equipments shines brightest. Equipped with a back up battery, this device is the perfect for accommodating its consumer regardless of the circumstances. This capability earns it a spot on the top 10 roster.
https://www.libertypumps.com/Products/Category/SubCategory/?s=23&c=14
- Macerating toilet – A Macerating toilets is available at all fixture depots where regular toilets are being sold. What makes them special is their ability to degrade any waste sent through the toilet, allowing the consumer to never have the need for a plunger in the residence. Most macerating units function by using a blade to chop down all human waste and toilet paper, in return attaining a smooth comfortable flush every time. A clogged toilet can cost hundreds of dollars to be fixed by a professional. Installing a macerating unit allows many advantages over a long period of time, making it fit perfectly into the 21st century plumbing products.
- Repair clamp – Repair clamps are specifically designed to lock in and hold the pressure and components of a broken or leaking pipe. These clamps are pulled around the pipe and securely tightened using various methods usually utilizing bolts. This allows for easy and quick adjustments to the problem, as opposed to having to re-pipe the damaged area. Considered extremely cost and time effective when compared to other methods, the repair clamp is constantly being utilized by professionals and DIY enthusiasts.
- Kinetic water Ram – A Kinetic Water Ram is exactly what the 21st century has expected from plumbing innovators. Through the utilization of kinetic energy, this device sends compressed air through the system to break the stoppage. This device can be used with sinks, toilet, and even tubs to quickly and cleanly get rid of clogs and build up. Pump, place, and snap the trigger to release a force of kinetic energy to unclog numerous fixtures? That’s why this product will continue to make the cut for our 21st century plumbing products.
http://www.drainbrain.com/pro/waterram.html
- Leak-Seal Tape – Tape is used on a global scale for quick fixes on a variety of different products. Probably the handiest tape to have around is leak-seal tape, which can provide a moisture and chemical resistance barrier to the product while adding corrosion protection. This tape is perfect for everyday fixes such as leaking pipes, faltered hoses, and even exposed electrical wires. For the price it’s being sold, and the abundance of applications it can be applied to Leak-seal tape that proven its value over and over again.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Everbuild-EVB2SOSBK-Pipe-Repair-Tape/dp/B004GKSSF4
- Electric Pipe heating cables – Electric Pipe heating cables are only utilized during the cold months of the winter, where the piping in a system is expected to freeze. These cables are wrapped around a pipe and turned on using basic electricity to provide the piping with a freeze-proof resistance. If these safety precautions aren’t taken, the piping could freeze, eventually bursting and causing the owner to shell out big bucks on hefty repairs.
http://www.canarsee.com/12-ft-electric-pipe-heating-cable-110v-120v-66-watt
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