When it comes to hydronic hot-water heating or chilled-water piping installs, speed and accuracy counts. That’s why Uponor is introducing the new ProPEX® brass threaded adapter that connects ¾” PEX to ½” male NPT. This new threaded adapter is made from high-quality brass for durable, consistent performance in hydronic piping applications. Pair it with Uponor Read more
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When it comes to hydronic hot-water heating or chilled-water piping installs, speed and accuracy counts. That’s why Uponor is introducing the new ProPEX® brass threaded adapter that connects ¾” PEX to ½” male NPT.
Q5527550 | ProPEX Brass Male Threaded Adapter, ¾” PEX x ½” NPT
This new threaded adapter is made from high-quality brass for durable, consistent performance in hydronic piping applications. Pair it with Uponor ProPEX opposing-port tees, and you have an efficient solution for back-to-back unit configurations.
Need a different configuration? Uponor has a comprehensive offering of transition fittings for converting ProPEX connections to male thread, female thread, copper tubing sweat, copper fitting sweat, and copper fitting press for fast, easy, reliable transitions in hydronic piping applications.
New intelligent functionality enables users to design complete hydronic systems faster, easier and better ESP-Systemwize, the industry’s most complete hydronic product selection software by Bell & Gossett, now offers a powerfully intelligent functionality called System Designer. Users simply answer four questions online in the Systemwize interface and, within minutes, System Designer generates a complete hydronic system Read more
New intelligent functionality enables users to design complete hydronic systems faster, easier and better
ESP-Systemwize, the industry’s most complete hydronic product selection software by Bell & Gossett, now offers a powerfully intelligent functionality called System Designer. Users simply answer four questions online in the Systemwize interface and, within minutes, System Designer generates a complete hydronic system design that includes all supporting documentation and details, making quoting jobs faster and easier than ever.
“We are excited to launch this unique capability in Systemwize, which allows customers with a registered account to design a complete heating or cooling system in just minutes,” said Mathias Bullmer, Global Product Manager, Bell & Gossett. “The new System Designer feature also ensures ESP-Systemwize remains the most advanced online selection tool on the market.”
Introduced in 2017, ESP-Systemwize incorporates Bell & Gossett’s expansive product portfolio, applications expertise and hydronic systems knowledge, resulting in an intuitive, easy-to-use tool for selecting highly efficient pumps and compatible system accessories. It’s the industry’s only online selection tool that provides the ability to choose all system components from a single interface.
With a registered account, System Designer is readily accessible at esp-systemwize.com/system_designer. Other advanced features are also available, such as saving project schedules, generating submittals and sharing submittals with a Bell & Gossett manufacturer’s representative in the user’s area. In addition to System Designer, intuitive features of ESP-Systemwize designed to assist engineers in system design include:
- Side-by-side product comparisons
- Express select button narrows search
- Searchable by groups of products
- Analyze pump speeds in real time
- Ability to choose pumps and accessories
- Customizable project schedules
- Warning system for potential selection problems
- 24/7 technical assistance
For more information on System Designer, visit xylem.com/designfaster. For more information about Bell & Gossett, visit bellgossett.com or locate a B&G representative at bellgossett.com/sales-service.
Dual Heat Exchangers Deliver Up to 399K Bthu Ariston Group introduced a new commercial heating system that improves energy efficiency while also offering increased redundancy and reliability. Elite ULTRA Duo boilers from HTP include dual heat exchangers that provide built-in operational redundancy. With firing rates between 285,000 to 399,000 Btuh, the boiler guarantees energy savings Read more
Dual Heat Exchangers Deliver Up to 399K Bthu
Ariston Group introduced a new commercial heating system that improves energy efficiency while also offering increased redundancy and reliability.
Elite ULTRA Duo boilers from HTP include dual heat exchangers that provide built-in operational redundancy. With firing rates between 285,000 to 399,000 Btuh, the boiler guarantees energy savings with up to 96 percent Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). The turndown ratio of up to 20:1 limits short cycling and provides more efficient energy consumption. Cascade up to four Duo boilers to further increase redundancy and provide up to an 80 to 1 turndown ratio.
Two XtraTech stainless steel heat exchangers stand at the heart of the system. High grade stainless steel ensures maximum quality and corrosion resistance. The heat exchanger design features up to 400 percent larger pipe surface area when compared to conventional designs and ensures high performance and an extremely low drop in water pressure. The process reduces deposits while ensuring a longer lifetime for the boiler.
The Elite ULTRA Duo stands 41 inches high and 30 inches wide and deep, which allows it to be installed in a small building footprint while still generating up to 399,000 Btuh. The Duo boiler may also be stacked in groups of two using the easy to use mounting bracket, further reducing overall boiler room footprint.
HTP, a brand of the Ariston Group, has a wide range of highly efficient products and system components for space heating and water heating. Using the most durable components in the industry, HTP is synonymous with high-quality and long-lasting products that help customers save energy and money.
ecocirc® 20-18/ecocirc+ 20-18 now available for hydronic heating and cooling, potable water systems Bell & Gossett, a Xylem brand, has announced the launch of the new ecocirc® 20-18/ecocirc+ 20-18 – Variable Speed ECM Smart Circulator. The newest generation variable speed ECM smart circulator, ecocirc 20-18, provides a highly efficient product for both heating and cooling Read more
ecocirc® 20-18/ecocirc+ 20-18 now available for hydronic heating and cooling, potable water systems
Bell & Gossett, a Xylem brand, has announced the launch of the new ecocirc® 20-18/ecocirc+ 20-18 – Variable Speed ECM Smart Circulator. The newest generation variable speed ECM smart circulator, ecocirc 20-18, provides a highly efficient product for both heating and cooling as well as potable water. The ecocirc+ 20-18 model comes with additional premium features – such as Bluetooth communication – allowing wireless connectivity directly to a smartphone or tablet for remote access control.
The ecocirc 20-18 works for most residential systems and potable water systems, including heating and cooling systems, residential buildings, domestic hot water systems, systems with thermostatic radiator valves, underfloor heating systems and thermal solar systems. With the ability to replace more than 70 pumps, the ecocirc 20-18 is highly reliable for pump replacements at job sites.
“The ecocirc 20-18 truly marks a new generation of smart circulators by combining adaptability, efficiency and connectivity in one package,” said Barry Lee, product manager, circulator pumps & accessories, Xylem, Americas. “We are thrilled to offer our customers such a versatile solution for almost any residential water application.”
Features of the standard ecocirc 20-18 include:
- Maximum of 20 feet of head or 18 GPM
- 70W maximum power
- Nine (9) different modes to choose for proportional pressure, constant pressure or adjustable speed control
- Complete integrated system protection (CircGuard)
- Automatic air purge to remove trapped air in pump
- One-turn knob with LED display for easy reading and setting of the pump
- Check valve in the box
- Insulation shell
Features of the advanced ecocirc+ 20-18 include:
- Bluetooth for wireless communication to mobile devices
- 0-10V input
- Temperate control
- eAdapt auto learn and Night Mode
- Digital display to show pressure, flow rate, and power consumption
The Bell & Gossett ecocirc 20-18 is designed to simplify circulator pump selection by providing high flexibility and high energy efficiency performance across a wide range of pumps and sizes. Solving a multitude of heating, cooling and potable water applications with nine different product settings, the new ecocirc 20-18 line is a cost-effective and inventory-reducing solution.
For more information about the ecocirc® 20-18/ecocirc+ 20-18 – Variable Speed ECM Smart Circulator, visit bellgossett.com/ecocirc2018 or locate a Bell & Gossett representative at bellgossett.com/sales-service.
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Designed to Deliver 20% Lower Operating Costs Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a new size range of Design Envelope Permanent Magnet pumps that are engineered to deliver 20% lower operating costs than variable speed pumps with standard induction motors. The new pumps are available with motors ranging from15 hp to 50 hp, and operate at NEMA Read more
Designed to Deliver 20% Lower Operating Costs
Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a new size range of Design Envelope Permanent Magnet pumps that are engineered to deliver 20% lower operating costs than variable speed pumps with standard induction motors.
The new pumps are available with motors ranging from15 hp to 50 hp, and operate at NEMA Ultra-Premium Efficiency levels that exceed the efficiency targets of both the US Department of Energy and the European Union.
“Better performance at higher RPMs means that in some cases a smaller Design Envelope Permanent Magnet Pump can deliver the same flow and pressure as a larger, more expensive competing model,” said David Lee, Offering Manager, Armstrong Fluid Technology. “These new pumps also feature smaller dimensions and are less expensive to purchase and install because permanent magnet motors offer a substantial reduction in both size and weight.”
Beyond the motor efficiency, a number of additional design innovations make the new Design Envelope pumps more energy-efficient and cost-effective:
- Armstrong’s patented Parallel Sensorless Control stages multiple pumps and regulates output for best efficiency across the entire pump array, saving 10-30% in operating costs
- Adjustable design points and setpoint based on the actual on-site conditions
- A quadratic pressure control curve that provides more efficiency than a linear pressure control curve
- A constant-flow function for maintaining a desired flow rate in recirculation applications
- Advanced connectivity via Armstrong’s Pump Manager, a cloud-based performance tracking service, provides industry-leading analytics and insights along with alerts, alarms and data storage
For additional information visit www.armstrongfluidtechnology.com