Watts has announced an upcoming educational webinar titled Advancing Backflow Awareness to Safeguard Public Water, scheduled to air live on July 24, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET. The session is designed for professionals involved in backflow prevention and public water safety, including public drinking water officials and regulators, cross-connection control program managers, backflow testers and Read more
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Watts has announced an upcoming educational webinar titled Advancing Backflow Awareness to Safeguard Public Water, scheduled to air live on July 24, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET. The session is designed for professionals involved in backflow prevention and public water safety, including public drinking water officials and regulators, cross-connection control program managers, backflow testers and installers, and members of water utilities and industry associations.
The webinar will be led by Watts Regional Sales Manager Sara Hiers and will focus on the findings of a recent nationwide homeowner survey conducted by Watts. These results shed light on key gaps in public knowledge and offer actionable insights to help professionals strengthen education efforts and build greater support for backflow prevention programs.
Attendees will learn how to identify the challenges of communicating backflow risks to the public, understand current homeowner awareness levels, and apply strategies that effectively reach modern audiences. The session will also explore tools and communication channels that align with how today’s homeowners prefer to receive information.
Participants who attend the full webinar will receive a Certificate of Completion, which may be submitted for professional development hours. Acceptance is subject to individual state or organizational requirements.
To register for the webinar, visit watts.com/SafeguardPublicWaterWebinar.
Intelligent PlatformProtect, Manage & Save Watts Water Technologies is excited to announce the strategic merger of two of its flagship digital brands, Nexa™ and The Detection Group™, creating a comprehensive solution for Intelligent Water Management across commercial buildings. Intelligent Platform The combination brings together Nexa, Watts’ powerful intelligent water management platform, with The Detection Group’s market-leading wireless leak Read more
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Watts Water Technologies is excited to announce the strategic merger of two of its flagship digital brands, Nexa™ and The Detection Group™, creating a comprehensive solution for Intelligent Water Management across commercial buildings.
Intelligent Platform
The combination brings together Nexa, Watts’ powerful intelligent water management platform, with The Detection Group’s market-leading wireless leak detection technology, trusted by Fortune 500 companies, life science manufacturing facilities, hospitality properties, healthcare systems, luxury multi-family properties, and major universities across North America.
“This is more than a product integration, it’s a unification of vision,” said Matt Barth, President of The Detection Group. “By joining forces with Nexa, we’re delivering a smarter, more responsive system that allows our customers to be more thoroughly protected than ever from the costly impacts of water damage.”
David Benaiges, VP of Watts Digital, added, “Nexa and The Detection Group each bring years of innovation to the table. Together, they reflect Watts’ commitment to building a safer, more sustainable water future, all while giving our customers unprecedented visibility and control over their unique water systems.”
Protect, Manage & Save
With the intelligent water management Nexa provides, building owners, engineers, and operators can:
- Protect people and assets from the costly impacts of water damage through real-time leak monitoring, alerting, and full shut off capabilities.
- Manage building systems through one powerful, cloud-based dashboard, leveraging sensing technology that both integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure, and lives within select Works with Nexa equipment.
- Save water, energy, time, and labor with water usage tracking, remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and actionable reporting.
This union further positions Watts at the forefront of sustainable building innovation and supports the evolving needs of customers seeking smarter, more connected solutions for water safety and conservation.
Customer Success Managers will be reaching out to existing TDG customers in the coming months to provide details about the exciting new capabilities available in the Nexa platform, and to develop their migration plans. Current Nexa customers can begin expanding their leak protection capabilities with TDG’s industry-leading technology in August.
For more information please visit https://www.nexaplatform.com/ and https://www.thedetectiongroup.com/.
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Releases Updated Version PVI, a Watts brand, introduces enhanced Conquest® compact, condensing, semi-instantaneous, firetube water heaters that have improved thermal efficiency, optimized pump placement, and superior return on investment (ROI). Available in a range of inputs from 399 MBH to 1200 MBH and offering natural gas and propane options, the new Conquest water heaters are also available in Read more
Releases Updated Version
PVI, a Watts brand, introduces enhanced Conquest® compact, condensing, semi-instantaneous, firetube water heaters that have improved thermal efficiency, optimized pump placement, and superior return on investment (ROI). Available in a range of inputs from 399 MBH to 1200 MBH and offering natural gas and propane options, the new Conquest water heaters are also available in indoor and outdoor configurations, including a CSD-1 version, to meet diverse installation needs.
The new Conquest offers commercial facility owners and managers three key benefits:
- Enhanced Thermal Efficiency: The upgraded straight firetube heat exchanger design increases the Conquest’s thermal efficiency to an impressive 98% across all inputs, making it one of the most energy-efficient models available.
- Optimized Pump Placement: The pump is now strategically positioned at the front and side of the water heaters, for easier access and improved reliability.
- Made in the USA: The Conquest 400-1200 water heaters are designed and assembled at PVI’s state-of-the-art facility in Fort Worth, TX, ensuring high-quality, American-made craftsmanship.
In announcing the new models, Helen Ringle, Product Manager at PVI, said, “We’re excited to launch the updated Conquest, which builds on our commitment to providing energy-efficient, reliable, and affordable water-heating solutions. With its enhanced design, this enhanced water heater family offers greater energy savings while maintaining the durability our customers have grown to trust and rely upon. The Conquest 400-1200 delivers significant value and reinforces PVI’s dedication to long-lasting, high-performance products.”
Industry-leading Efficiency and Durability
The Conquest 400-1200 series features two compact, condensing, semi-instantaneous, firetube water heaters that offer superior ROI with warranties 3-5 times longer than those offered by competitors. They feature up to 98% thermal efficiency, seamless modulation for improved performance under low loads, and low NOx emissions of <20 ppm.
The tank and heat exchanger are crafted from PVI’s proprietary AquaPLEX® duplex stainless steel alloy, providing resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking and eliminating the need for tank linings or anode rods. Additionally, the series is backed by a 15-year corrosion warranty on the tank and heat exchanger.
Equipped with an advanced electronic operating control, the Conquest series features a plain-text user interface that displays heater status, modulation rate, operating parameters, and fault information. The control also integrates with building automation systems (BAS) through Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP protocols. The Conquest is Department of Energy (DOE), Intertek/ETL, and ANSI certified, Energy Star-qualified, ASHRAE 90.1 compliant, and eligible for LEED certification.
Learn more about the updated Conquest at pvi.com/conquest.
Latest Developments in Data Center Cooling SolutionsCEUs Watts will host an ASPE-accredited continuing education webinar titled “Next-Gen Data Center Cooling: Mastering Valve Selection for Maximum Efficiency & Sustainability” on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. This webinar is part of the ongoing Watts® Works℠ Engineer Webinar Series and is specifically Read more
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Watts will host an ASPE-accredited continuing education webinar titled “Next-Gen Data Center Cooling: Mastering Valve Selection for Maximum Efficiency & Sustainability” on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. This webinar is part of the ongoing Watts® Works℠ Engineer Webinar Series and is specifically designed for facility engineers, design engineers, process engineers, piping engineers, and mechanical contractors focused on improving efficiency, performance, and sustainability in mission-critical cooling applications.
Latest Developments in Data Center Cooling Solutions
The webinar will explore the latest developments in liquid cooling technologies, including immersion and direct-to-chip cold plate systems. Attendees will gain expert insights into how thoughtful valve and strainer selection can maximize system efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The webinar will also cover techniques for proper valve integration to help minimize downtime and improve overall reliability, as well as the growing role of smart and connected solutions in cooling system design.
CEUs
As part of Watts’ commitment to professional development, participants will earn 0.1 ASPE continuing education units (CEUs) for their participation in the webinar.
For more information, visit watts.com/DataCenterCoolingCEU.
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Watts has announced the continuation of its Learn + Win Sweepstakes for Q2 2025, running from April 1 through June 30. This quarter’s sweepstakes features an array of prizes designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Participants earn sweepstakes entries by engaging in Watts training opportunities, including eLearning courses, Lunch & Learn sessions, or in-person Read more
Watts has announced the continuation of its Learn + Win Sweepstakes for Q2 2025, running from April 1 through June 30. This quarter’s sweepstakes features an array of prizes designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
Participants earn sweepstakes entries by engaging in Watts training opportunities, including eLearning courses, Lunch & Learn sessions, or in-person training at a Watts Learning Center. Each completed training earns tickets, which can be entered into the prize drawing of their choice. The more training completed, the greater the chances of winning.
Participants are encouraged to register for Watts Works Online to take advantage of this opportunity. Beyond the chance to win high-quality prizes, participants will gain valuable knowledge about Watts’ comprehensive product offerings and industry expertise.
Terms and conditions apply. Visit watts.com/learnandwin for official rules.