The latest evolution of the leading U.S. designer and manufacturer’s reliable and efficient NeoTherm line delivers enhanced functionality and easy installation for a variety of applications Laars® Heating Systems, a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announces the release of the new NeoTherm® XTR Read more
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The latest evolution of the leading U.S. designer and manufacturer’s reliable and efficient NeoTherm line delivers enhanced functionality and easy installation for a variety of applications
Laars® Heating Systems, a leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announces the release of the new NeoTherm® XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters.
The NeoTherm XTR is available as a condensing boiler or volume water heater, with venting up to 150 equivalent feet, has top water and gas piping connections, and can be common-vented, offering increased installation flexibility. NeoTherm XTR units have AHRI certified 96%-plus thermal efficiencies, a reliable low pressure-drop stainless steel heat exchanger, and 10:1 combustion turndown.
“The NeoTherm XTR marks the evolution of our field-proven NeoTherm product line,” said Chuck O’Donnell, director of marketing for Laars Heating Systems. “Listening to feedback from our heating professionals, we kept the features in the NeoTherm they liked and added new features that make the NeoTherm XTR even better — more robust, easier to install, and with enhanced control functionality that better serves a wide variety of installation requirements.”
Each NeoTherm XTR uses the powerful LaarsLinc® icon-driven control system that includes Laars Vari-Prime® pump control. Laars Vari-Prime controls a variable speed boiler pump to maintain a fixed, user-selectable, boiler temperature rise, maximizing total installed efficiency.
The Laars Linc intuitive control system with color touchscreen has an easy to navigate control structure that displays key performance measures, a quick start option, and a USB input for parameter upload. It easily connects to building automation systems via on board BACnet or Modbus protocols and has many other features, including the ability to cascade up to eight units.
NeoTherm XTR boilers and volume water heaters are available in six sizes, from 399 to 1500 MBH for natural gas applications.
For more information about Laars® Heating Systems, visit www.laars.com.
WaterFurnace International introduces the new 7 Series with OptiDryTM to provide the ideal comfort solution for locations that face high humidity levels. An optional feature for our industry leading 7 Series geothermal heating and cooling system, it includes integrated reheat coil dehumidification technology to provide a best-in-class alternative to whole-house dehumidification systems. It requires no Read more
WaterFurnace International introduces the new 7 Series with OptiDryTM to provide the ideal comfort solution for locations that face high humidity levels. An optional feature for our industry leading 7 Series geothermal heating and cooling system, it includes integrated reheat coil dehumidification technology to provide a best-in-class alternative to whole-house dehumidification systems. It requires no additional equipment, ductwork, electrical circuits, wiring, or dehumidstat – making it easier for dealers to install and more aesthetically pleasing for homeowners.
The 7 Series with OptiDry replicates the capabilities of WaterFurnace equipment that has proven successful in commercial spaces for more than a decade. This patent-pending technology automatically switches between three modes – cooling only, cooling with dehumidification, and dehumidification only – to maintain comfort consistency at peak efficiency as weather and humidity levels change. It removes up to 2 times the amount of moisture compared to standard whole-house dehumidifiers, comes standard with a 10-year parts warranty and 5-year labor allowance for covered repairs, and offers numerous contractor and homeowner benefits through our Symphony Suite of Tools. Being a geothermal heat pump, it provides homeowners with significant monthly electric bill savings and qualifies for the 30% federal energy tax credit (plus possible state and local savings).
For more information about the industry leading 7 Series, click here: https://www.waterfurnace.com/residential/products/geothermal-heat-pumps/700a11
A Comprehensive Line Includes Large Diameter Pipes and Fittings Jones Stephens, an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of plumbing products, introduces its PEX-A Piping System – a wide range of PEX-A pipe and F1960 expansion and F1807/F2159 crimp fittings, including large diameter. https://youtu.be/gV-JPFMfWpI?si=_bWfPOXvyG-SQUNz The benefits of PEX-A piping are significant. Ideal for all Read more
A Comprehensive Line Includes Large Diameter Pipes and Fittings
Jones Stephens, an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of plumbing products, introduces its PEX-A Piping System – a wide range of PEX-A pipe and F1960 expansion and F1807/F2159 crimp fittings, including large diameter.
The benefits of PEX-A piping are significant. Ideal for all new construction and repair jobs, PEX-A pipe is corrosion resistant, making it more durable than corrosion-prone copper pipes. It has a superior crosslinking pattern, making it highly flexible. While copper and other systems can burst in freezing temperatures, PEX-A piping expands in the cold and frigid air, thus making it resistant to damage. PEX-A piping creates less kinking, so installation is simple and quick. It absorbs sound, so it provides a quiet system, and its high thermal-resistant property keeps hot water hotter and longer, saving valuable energy. Additionally, Jones Stephens’ cold expansion fittings, along with its brass and plastic crimp fittings, provide a dependable, leak-free, and secure plumbing connection. And the comprehensive offering even includes PEX-A piping for potable water and oxygen barrier applications.
Jones Stephens’ product line includes the following:
- PEX-A pipe, Potable water, and Oxygen Barrier
- ½” to 2”
- Red, Blue, and Natural colored
- Coils and Straight Lengths
- F1960 Expansion Fittings
- ½” to 2”
- Brass and Poly
- F1807/F2159 Crimp Fittings
- ½” to 1”
- Brass and Poly
Meeting all industry standards, certifications, and compliance, PEX-A Piping Systems by Jones Stephens are now in stock and shipping.
For more information, visit Jones Stephen PEX-A Plumbing System.
Taco Comfort Solutions’ new flow-through expansion tank is designed to help reduce the environmental conditions necessary for Legionella and other bacteria to flourish. With standard tank volumes ranging from 23 to 528 gallons, the flow-through expansion tank provides precise flow channeling through a patent pending head design. Constructed, tested, and certified to ASME Section VIII Read more
Taco Comfort Solutions’ new flow-through expansion tank is designed to help reduce the environmental conditions necessary for Legionella and other bacteria to flourish. With standard tank volumes ranging from 23 to 528 gallons, the flow-through expansion tank provides precise flow channeling through a patent pending head design.
Constructed, tested, and certified to ASME Section VIII Div. 1, these tanks minimize pressure loss, discourage short-cycling, and are retrofittable to meet ASHRAE Standard 188 on existing designs. Standard working pressure is 125 PSI with options for 150 PSI and higher. They are NSF/ANSI 61-G certified and are available with a sight glass for failure detection.
For more information, visit www.TacoComfort.com
Recent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency declarations were overturned, once again allowing the production and sale of Burnham Commercial boiler models with inputs of 300 MBH and above, specifically the V9A, V11H and MPC models. Earlier in the year, a DOE ruling temporarily affected some Burnham Commercial boiler models, though they are now reversed. Read more
Recent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency declarations were overturned, once again allowing the production and sale of Burnham Commercial boiler models with inputs of 300 MBH and above, specifically the V9A, V11H and MPC models.
Earlier in the year, a DOE ruling temporarily affected some Burnham Commercial boiler models, though they are now reversed. While the Burnham Commercial Series 8HE product line was updated during the past year, they now have the 805HE through 810HE (239-505 MBH) sizes available for sale.
For further information, please contact your local Burnham Commercial sales representative.