Navien

Irvine, Calif. — Navien, Inc., located in Irvine, California, continues to receive accolades for innovative and industry-leading products by many associations and institutes, with the latest recognition by the AHR Expo for the 2015 Innovation Award in the plumbing sector.

Navien’s high-efficiency premium tankless water heating and combi-boiler products have gained a strong following nationwide among homeowners as well as professionals in the energy efficient construction market.

In addition to the newly announced 2015 Innovation Award for the Navien Premium Efficiency – Standard (NPE-S) tankless water heaters, that claim the highest efficiency available, of 0.99EF, Navien won the same award in January, 2013 for the, Navien Premium Efficiency – Advanced (NPE-A) tankless water heaters with its exclusive ComfortFlow® technology, featuring pump and buffer tank included, and an efficiency of 0.97EF. The AHR Expo is the largest show in North America for heating, cooling and plumbing equipment, hosted by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers) and AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute).

Navien’s NPE-S series was chosen as one of 2014 Top 50 editors’ picks by Green Builder magazine. The July 2014 issue of Qualified Remodeler magazine ranked Navien’s NPE series as the leading gas condensing tankless water heaters, based on reader interest, in their “Top 100 Products.”

In the commercial market throughout North America, Navien receives credit for its environmentally friendly highly efficient solutions. Navien products are installed in well recognized restaurants, hotels, schools and universities, medical facilities, industrial plants, country clubs and multi-family residences, among others.

Eric Moffroid, Navien’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing, explained that “Navien remains committed to developing high-quality, high-efficiency, and high-functioning products and the best customer service support in the industry. It is Navien’s advanced technology and recognized high product quality and customer service that has made the company’s growth possible.”

Navien announced that they have started shipping the new NHB Condensing Gas Boiler Series. The NHB boilers are available in 4 sizes: NHB-55, NHB-80, NHB 110 and NHB-150 with turn-down-ratios respectively of 7:1, 10:1, 11:1, and 15:1. The noteworthy 15:1 TDR in the NHB-150 is achieved with Navien’s advanced burner system. One key component to that efficiency is the newly developed dual Venturi gas delivery system. With a 95% AFUE rating, the NHBs carry Energy Star’s Most Efficient designation. Ideal for residential and light commercial use, the NHB series allows the installer an opportunity to achieve a true high-efficiency installation with industry leading options and features in the boiler operation parameters such as:

• the largest industry turndown ratios providing ease of installation with multiple smaller zones while maintaining high operational efficiencies
• a timed hydronic supply water boost feature
• adjustable heat capacity
• adjustable anti-cycle timer
• freeze protection
• adjustable Delta T ranges
• pressure LWCO with manual reset
• adjustable minimum burner time setting
• adjustable turndown ratio timing and many more.

For more information, visit BoilersMadeSmart.com or Navien.com.

J. Peña Plumbing, Napa, Calif., recently conducted a process hot water installation—for sanitation and clean-up—by installing six Navien NPE240A tankless water heaters. Owner Jose Peña and two of his techs performed the installation, serving a new building facility — the 10,000-sq.-ft. Honig Winery barrel room in Rutherford, Calif.

Navien NPE240A Features:

• NPE-240A
• ½” gas pipe capable up to 24’
• Field convertible gas system
• Ultra condensing efficiency
• Dual stainless steel heat exchangers
• Low NOx emissions (≤ 20ppm)
• SCH 40, 2” venting up to 60’
• Cascading capable

“Here at Honig Winery we pride ourselves as a sustainable winery and try to find way to conserve energy. When the topic of tankless came up, it sounded like a good idea. Tankless unit have a much smaller footprint,” says Dick Weilandt, facilities manager, Honig Winery.

The mechanical engineer originally spec’d out a 2,000,000 Btu boiler with a large tank, which seemed too excessive. “When the possibility of having multiples tankless units with the ability of future expansion and not to mention redundancy, it looked like a no-brainer,” says Weilandt.

To date, the system works great, but it has only been in operation a couple of weeks. “The real test will take place around April/May when a lot of hot water is needed.” says Weilandt.

Working primarily in commercial plumbing, custom homes and remodels, J. Peña Plumbing has a long relationship with staff at Honig Winery, and the company provides competitive pricing and top-notch workmanship.

Peña also did the rough-in plumbing for the bathrooms at the Honig barrel room.

Established in 2006, Peña plumbing takes pride in its craftsmanship on every project, and uses the best products and materials. “We take a lot of pride in building great working relationships with our clients,” says Peña.

Irvine, Calif. — As Korea’s largest boiler company, exporting to more than 30 countries worldwide, KD Navien, has developed its industry leading reputation in the United States and Canada as a tankless water heater and combi-boiler company. With deep experience in the manufacturing of boilers and the largest single boiler manufacturing facility in the world, the company will expand its product line in the US and Canada in the fourth quarter when they begin selling the NHB (Navien Heating Boiler) series.

Ideal for residential and light commercial use, from the manufacturer that reinvented the way that people think about tankless water heating, the NHB builds on Navien’s recent successful product lines. The Navien Heating Boiler (NHB) will be offered in 4 sizes: NHB-55, NHB-80, NHB 110 and NHB-150 with turn-down-ratios respectively of 7:1, 10:1, 11:1, and 15:1. The noteworthy 15:1 TDR in the NHB-150 is achieved with Navien’s advanced burner system. One key component to that efficiency is the newly developed dual Venturi gas delivery system.

“Our new NHB heating boiler product will be much more than just another hi-efficiency condensing wall hung boiler added to the wide selection of boiler choices for contractors and homeowners” said Brian Fenske, Specialty Channel Sales Manager for Navien. “Yes we will have 95% AFUE, outdoor reset as required, and a few other similar operational features like the other brand choices available but then so much more!”

The NHB will offer industry leading options and features in the boiler operation parameters such as:

• the largest industry turndown ratios providing ease of installation with multiple smaller zones while maintaining high operational efficiencies
• a timed hydronic supply water boost feature
• adjustable heat capacity
• adjustable anti-cycle timer
• freeze protection
• adjustable Delta T ranges
• pressure LWCO with manual reset
• adjustable minimum burner time setting
• adjustable turndown ratio timing and many more.

“There are almost too many features to list. This product offers the installer an opportunity to achieve a true high-efficiency installation” says Fenske.

“It’s a little known fact that Korea is the 2^nd largest market for boilers in the world behind only the United Kingdom”, said Eric Moffroid, VP Sales and Marketing for Navien. “In fact there are almost three times as many boilers sold in Korea as in all of North America. An engineering and technology driven company, Navien has invested heavily in R&D over the past 36 years, resulting in a host of technologically advanced products. We are very excited to soon be offering this advanced heating technology and expertise here in the United States and Canada.”  www.navien.com