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Air separators
www.caleffi.com
Air separation increases a solar heating system’s life by continuously and automatically eliminating air, including microbubbles, from primary circuits. This is an essential process in a solar heating system, as these gases can rapidly cause corrosion in collectors and heat exchangers. These air separators remove corrosive gases mechanically in a process that is economical and thermally efficient. Caleffi North America.


Hands-free water cooler
www.halseytaylor.com
Voyager MVP line is an extension of the popular HTV water cooler family. Features an attractive, modern design; equipped with proprietary electronic eye sensor, Aqua Sentry™ filter and new Filter Life Indicator. Provides a hands-free solution for healthy drinking water. If electronic eye sensor determines someone has approached the water cooler, water is dispensed, allowing for hygienic operation. To ensure water is not wasted, a built-in safeguard automatically shuts off the stream after 30 seconds. Halsey Taylor.

 


Suspended equipment platform
www.holdrite.com
There are now 10 different models of the quick stand suspended equipment platform, including 4 new wall-mount solutions and 6 existing ceiling-mount solutions. Support water heaters, fan coil units, remote chillers and water source heat pumps. Water-tight, galvanized steel platforms eliminate the need for an additional drain pan. Two sizes: 40-swhp series up to 375 lbs and 50-swhp series up to 600 lbs. Include either a 1" PVC drain fitting or a 1" welded steel drain fitting. Hubbard Enterprises/HOLDRITE

 


Therapy bath upgrade
www.jacuzzi.com
Finestra 6036 LH salon walk-in therapy bath offers a precision, airtight magnetic door seal to stop leakage. A magnetic panel provides easy access to the motor, piping and plumbing. ADA-compliant seat, color-matching grab bar and slip-resistant flooring consistent with the trend toward universal design and aging-in-place. Available in 14" and ADA-compliant 17" heights as a soaking bath, whirlpool bath, PureAir bath or Salon Spa Bath. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath.

 


Brass ball valve
www.matco-norca.com
SA/CSA certified 759 and 759t ball valve line now includes a stainless steel thumb grip T-handle valve. The 759ts brass ball valve is ideal for underground and close-quarter commercial and light industrial applications with steam, water, oil gas or air use. Full port, forged brass, two-piece bodies, teflon seats, blow-out proof stem and chrome-plated solid brass ball. Working pressures are 50 psi wsp and 600 psi non-shock wog. 759ts valve is available 1/4" through 1-1/4"sizes. Matco-Norca.

 


PEX crimp tool
www.ravenproducts.us
New dual-jaw heavy-duty PEX crimp tool has the straight jaws and the side jaws on the tool head. The side jaws are mainly for the tight space where the tool has to be positioned vertically. The tools apply to f2098 Oetiker-style pinch clamps from size 3/8"-1". The terminal gap of the jaws and the average neck dimensions of the clamp after installing are the same as the heavy-duty clamp tools. Raven Products.

 


Solar water heating
www.rheem.com
Solaraide solar water heating systems combine a storage tank with 1 or 2 collector panels. Operate without pumps or controllers; rely on the natural process of convection -- also called indirect thermosiphoning -- to circulate the heat-transfer fluid. Use a specially developed, freeze-proof heat transfer fluid to absorb and deliver heat energy even on cold and overcast days. Offered in two configurations, each carrying a five-year warranty: 47-gal system (RS47-21BP) and 80-gal system (RS80-42BP). Rheem.

 


Globe valve actuators offer programming
www.tac.com
This line of globe valve actuators now includes Forta, equipped with a host of highly desirable features that improve speed, flexibility and performance in day-to-day operation. Designed to work with 2- and 3-way globe valves in sizes from 1/2" to 6". Equipped with a powerful programming capability that enables end users to automatically set up and install an actuator in less time and with less effort. Low-maintenance; designed for the rigors of day-to-day operation in the harshest environments. TAC.

 


Press-fit tee
www.viega.com
The CxFxC tee is the newest tee available in the ProPress line. Made from high-quality bronze material, the tee is designed primarily for transitions between copper tubing and male NPT connections. Available in various 1/2" to 4" sizes, it compliments the existing 550 fittings offered in the ProPress line. Viega.