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A.Y. McDonald variable-speed booster pumps

September 25, 2014

A.Y. McDonald’s DuraMAC Variable-Speed Boosters provides users with a full line of booster pump options

A. O. Smith condensing tankless water heater

A. O. Smith expands its line of residential high-efficiency, gas-fired tankless water heaters with the compact 120,000 Btu/hr. Condensing Tankless Water Heater.

July 31, 2014

The unit operates on a 1/2” gas line, features accessible temperature controls and vents with PVC.

EasyHeat roof de-icing system

EasyHeat offers systems designed to efficiently reduce ice formation along roof edges and in gutters, drains and downspouts.

July 29, 2014

The MI TRACE cable is a fixed, series-resistance, constant-wattage cable used in commercial and industrial applications. For residential, the ADKS cable systems are available in kits that include roof clips and cable spacers.

Taco whole-house leak detection system

Taco’s FloodBreaker whole-house, adjustable leak detection system monitors all water use in the home and shuts off the main water supply if any of the user-programmed settings are reached.

July 29, 2014

It operates on 9V DC power supply, with four AA batteries as backup. It also features an audible alarm, a special vacation mode and a push-button reset. It is NSF 61-certified, and is available in 3/4”, 1” and 1 1/4” NPT connection sizes.

Truck of the Month: Dutton Plumbing, Simi Valley, Calif.

Fun and memorable

Nadia Askar

June 26, 2014

Plumbing can be fun and memorable.

Propane safety during winter weather

Free brochures and online modules are available from the Propane Research and Education Council.

February 25, 2014

Free brochures and online modules are available from the Propane Research and Education Council.

Cost-effective geothermal heating and cooling

When considering geothermal heating and cooling, do your homework.

February 25, 2014

When considering geothermal heating and cooling, do your homework.

Beautiful Heat sets baselines for residential radiant heat efficiency in Canada

January 31, 2014

Based on the results from energy simulations of different home types in six regions of Canada, annual energy savings of up to 18% could be realized with radiant heat.

Home energy audits

Determine how your customers’ homes are losing energy — and provide solutions.

Kelly Faloon

December 19, 2013

With so much focus on energy efficiency these days, home-owners may be confused about how much energy is consumed in their homes and what appliances or equipment need to be monitored.