Green Plumbing and Mechanical - Articles - Page 58

Help owners understand fuel savings via lower heat complaints, not payback

“How much will it cost up front?”

Dan Holohan

September 24, 2014

Invisible tenants.

A unique air-to-water heat pump system from a business entrepreneur

Air-to-water heat pumps extract low-temperature heat from outdoor air and deliver it to a stream of water.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 24, 2014

The big guy doesn’t always win.

Mechanical room of Honda Smart Home, University of California, Davis

Honda Smart Home uses geothermal for radiant floor heating

August 27, 2014

In the ground beneath the Honda Smart Home’s backyard, eight 20-ft. deep boreholes allow a geothermal heat pump to heat and cool the home’s floors and ceiling throughout the year.

Chicago Faucets water-conserving metering faucets

Chicago Faucets’ 3510 Series of water-conserving metering faucets feature a 0.5 gal. per min. nonaerating outlet.

August 15, 2014

Featuring a solid ECAST brass, chrome-plated body, the faucet has pre-installed, flexible, stainless-steel hoses that connect to standard water supplies and a built-in check valve.

Franklin Electric solar technology for water pumps

Franklin Electric’s SubDrive SolarPAK technology gives water pump installers and users the option to use solar as the power source on virtually any 4” well.

August 15, 2014

With SolarPAK’s variable-frequency drive, the pump produces water even on cloudy days or with minimal sunlight.

American Standard high-efficiency, hands-free urinal flush valves

American Standard’s high-efficiency urinal flush valves offer Selectronic hands-free function, flexible power options, reduced maintenance and reliable performance.

August 15, 2014

Power options include exposed hard-wired AC, exposed hard-wired Multi-AC and exposed battery-powered configurations for installation flexibility..

A. O. Smith commercial modulating gas water heater

A. O. Smith’s Cyclone Mxi is a modulating, high-efficiency commercial gas water heater.

August 15, 2014

Other features include: maneuverability and ease-of-installation due to its lightweight design; a helical coil heat exchanger that maximizes heat transfer; and a PermaGlas glass-lining that protects tank against corrosion.

Eemax high-efficiency electric tankless water heater

Eemax’s HomeAdvantage II is an electric tankless water heater with a wide variety of sizes, from 8kW to 36kW.

August 15, 2014

It is 99.8% energy efficient and features digital temperature control (selectable from 80° F to 140°) and self-modulating technology. It saves users energy, water, space and money.