Lochinvar Celebrates 30yrs of Power-Fin® Commercial Product Line The pioneer product of efficient heating experiences a milestone in July 2016 Tennessee-based Lochinvar, LLC is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its industry-changing Power-Fin product line this July. “As a company, we are proud to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Power-Fin product line. This product line Read more
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Lochinvar Celebrates 30yrs of Power-Fin® Commercial Product Line
The pioneer product of efficient heating experiences a milestone in July 2016
Tennessee-based Lochinvar, LLC is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its industry-changing Power-Fin product line this July.
“As a company, we are proud to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Power-Fin product line. This product line transformed the industry and elevated Lochinvar into a leadership position,” said Mike Lahti, vice president of sales, marketing and business development. “Our industry has seen a lot of change over the last 30 years, and at the time of its introduction, the Power-Fin product established a new standard of performance and design.”
Developed in 1986 from Lochinvar pioneer William Vallett Sr.’s vision for a high-efficiency water heater and boiler, the Power-Fin product was the first of its kind and remains the model of efficiency today. With four original models ranging from 250,000 to 1,000,000 Btu/hr., it hit the mark in an industry hungry for high efficiency products. The Power-Fin series was the first commercial product to offer a variety of new technologies and features including:
- Direct vent sealed combustion technology
- Self-diagnostic, removable panel
- Multiple venting options
- Copper-finned, vertical heat exchanger
- Low-mass with a small footprint
- Only boiler in its class that was able to fit through a 36-inch door
“The Power-Fin products created consumer demand and acted as a catalyst for the company’s growth in the 80’s and 90’s which prompted the move to our state-of-the-art new headquarters in 2001,” says William Vallett, Jr., chief executive officer. “Lochinvar’s leadership position in the commercial water heater and boiler business was rooted in the success of the Power-Fin product line.”
The original Power-Fin series played a role in heating water for applications such as nursing homes, restaurants, schools and more. The unique features of the product allowed for the installation of a gas appliance in an area where traditional gas appliances may not be installed due to space constraints in the building.
“Starting with the Power-Fin product line in 1986, we were able to provide something that other companies weren’t focused on, efficiency and footprint,” says Dan Sheko, national sales manager. “Now, 30 years later, we are proud to have continued that tradition and provide some of the highest efficiency products on the market.”
The Power-Fin product was the first to commercialize fan-assisted technology and to this day, still impacts the way engineers think about venting, gas pressure and volume. Lochinvar’s Power-Fin line revolutionized both Lochinvar as a company and the industry as a whole. At the time of its creation, Lochinvar had approximately 30 employees, four of whom are still with the company.
1986 Lochinvar group with the original Power-Fin
Thirty years since its creation, the Power-Fin product remains one of Lochinvar’s best-selling items. The product continues to evolve, with new “Built-in Advantages,” including expanded burner modulation and the advanced SMART SYSTEM™ operating control. Look for a new Power-Fin product line announcement coming soon.
Mechanical Hub and Lochinvar are proud to team up to bring you the second feature in our Hydronics CSI series. Hub friend Paul Rohrs, design and application specialist for Lochinvar, has produced a hydronics design with intentional flaws in it. There are multiple mistakes with this diagram and it is up to you to Read more
Mechanical Hub and Lochinvar are proud to team up to bring you the second feature in our Hydronics CSI series. Hub friend Paul Rohrs, design and application specialist for Lochinvar, has produced a hydronics design with intentional flaws in it. There are multiple mistakes with this diagram and it is up to you to use your hydronics knowledge to figure out what they are.
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Lebanon, Tenn. — Lochinvar recently hosted 16 of its top VIP Contractors and their guests for the annual four-day Nashville Experience. The visiting VIPs were treated to an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2015 CMA Fest, as well as a chance to check out Lochinvar’s world headquarters and meet with the Lochinvar business team. Winners Read more
Lebanon, Tenn. — Lochinvar recently hosted 16 of its top VIP Contractors and their guests for the annual four-day Nashville Experience. The visiting VIPs were treated to an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2015 CMA Fest, as well as a chance to check out Lochinvar’s world headquarters and meet with the Lochinvar business team.
Winners and their guests stayed at Nashville’s Omni Hotel, a short walk from LP Field and the riverfront festival grounds. This year’s lineup included country’s biggest stars such as Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church and Luke Bryan. Several VIPs even had the opportunity to meet some of the performing artists.
During the group’s visit to Lochinvar’s headquarters in nearby Lebanon, they toured the manufacturing facility and got a first glimpse of the expansion that is currently underway with expected completion in early 2016. They also sat down with Lochinvar leaders for round-table discussions where they learned about the company’s latest technologies such as CON·X·US™ remote connectivity and upcoming innovations while sharing their own insights and feedback from the field.
“We had such a great time with all of the VIP Contractors and their guests who made the trip to Nashville this year,” said Jennifer VanHook, marketing services manager. “It’s an honor to welcome these valued partners to our hometown and headquarters and hear their opinions, while rewarding them for their hard work.”
The following VIP Contractors traveled to Nashville for the festivities along with their guests:
- Kevin Hart of Hart Plumbing & Heating in Gonic, N.H.
- John Zinser of Zinser Plumbing & Heating in Clare, Mich.
- Jamie Whitehead of Cooper Plumbing & Heating in Calgary, Alta.
- Aaron Jazynka of Master Mechanical in Papillion, Neb.
- Matthew Shwert of CCL Mechanical in Marlborough, Mass.
- Don Kastenschmidt of Sheren Plumbing & Heating in Traverse City, Mich.
- Craig Childress of CCL Mechanical in Peabody, Mass.
- Stephen Ramsey of Energy Management Systems in Garden City, Kan.
- Nathan White of White’s Plumbing & Heating in Kenai, Alaska
- Donnie Briggs of DiPietro Heating & Cooling in Bradford, Mass.
- Steven Carr of SPC Plumbing & Heating in Methuen, Mass.
- Rob Dahl of Total Mechanical in Oconomowoc, Wis.
- Kevin Miller of Miller Mechanical in Townsend, Mass.
- Mark Lee of Carlson Mechanical in Bothell, Wash.
- Greg Cosgro of GEM Plumbing & Heating in Lincoln, R.I.
- Paul Ganem of Pipe Dreams Plumbing & Heating in Norton, Mass.
For more information about Lochinvar, visit www.Lochinvar.com.
Lochinvar, LLC is a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency water heaters, boilers, pool heaters and storage tanks. Based in Lebanon, Tenn., with facilities in Chicago, Detroit, Orlando, Phoenix, Pompano Beach and Dallas, Lochinvar stocks all products in all locations.
Lebanon, Tenn. — Since introducing the CON·X·US remote connectivity platform on the FTXL™ Fire Tube Boiler in 2014, Lochinvar, LLC has received significant industry support for the new capabilities offered by CON·X·US advanced technology. In response to this positive feedback from the field, Lochinvar is extending its exclusive remote connectivity option to the KNIGHT® Boiler Read more
Lebanon, Tenn. — Since introducing the CON·X·US remote connectivity platform on the FTXL™ Fire Tube Boiler in 2014, Lochinvar, LLC has received significant industry support for the new capabilities offered by CON·X·US advanced technology. In response to this positive feedback from the field, Lochinvar is extending its exclusive remote connectivity option to the KNIGHT® Boiler family.
CON·X·US remote connectivity allows most smart devices to be linked with compatible SMART SYSTEM™ boiler controls from around the corner or halfway around the world. Using a wired or wireless connection, CON·X·US offers the ability to login to a boiler, monitor its current status and modify operational settings from a remote location. For example, the user can view the current outdoor air temperature at a connected boiler’s location, track the target reset temperature when there is a call for heat and ensure outdoor reset is being utilized properly. CON·X·US will even send a text message or email if an issue with its operating status arises.
“CON·X·US technology is truly a game-changer for all parties involved,” said Jeff Vallett, segment market manager for Lochinvar. “The remote connect capability benefits the end-user with simplified serviceability and streamlines the contractor’s everyday work. One contractor even told us there are so many advantages to having remote connectivity that it’s like having another employee in the field.”
CON·X·US is now available as an optional feature on the KNIGHT family of boilers, as well as the FTXL Fire Tube Boiler. For more information about CON·X·US remote connectivity, visit www.Lochinvar.com.
Lochinvar has announced the most recent winners in its VIP Contractor Program for the 2014-2015 heating season. Steve Carr of SPC Plumbing & Heating in Methuen, Massachusetts was named the March winner of the VIP Installation Showcase, and Rob Dahl of Total Mechanical in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin was selected in the monthly VIP drawing. Both winners Read more
Lochinvar has announced the most recent winners in its VIP Contractor Program for the 2014-2015 heating season. Steve Carr of SPC Plumbing & Heating in Methuen, Massachusetts was named the March winner of the VIP Installation Showcase, and Rob Dahl of Total Mechanical in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin was selected in the monthly VIP drawing. Both winners will be awarded Lochinvar’s renowned Nashville Experience, an all-expenses-paid trip for two that includes tickets to the world’s largest country music festival in June 2015.
Impressive Installation
For Carr’s entry in the VIP Installation Showcase, which is housed on Lochinvar’s Facebook page as well as on www.knightheatingboiler.com, he submitted an installation of a 155,000 Btu/hr KNIGHT® Wall-Mount Heating Boiler and a Squire® Indirect Water Heater in a home in Methuen, Massachusetts that had been previously using oil heat. The new system supplies heat for the home’s existing baseboard heaters and a new hydroair system for the second floor.
“I’m excited to be named March’s winner in the VIP Installation Showcase,” said Carr. “At SPC Plumbing & Heating, it is our focus to provide our customers with top quality installations, and it means a lot to have Lochinvar recognize our work and commitment with this award.”
Through April 2015, approved contractors can upload a photo and brief description of any eligible boiler installation to the contest. Qualified products include the high-efficiency KNIGHT® (55,000 – 399,000 Btu/hr models), Solution™ and Cadet® Boilers, as well as the Squire® Indirect Water Heater.