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Hot water storage tank line expanded
www.boschthermotechnology.com
The WST line of domestic hot water indirect storage tanks (pictured) is available in three models with capacities of 50, 80 and 119 gallons. The WST tanks offer unique features such as an integrated solar pump station mounting bracket for simplified installation, an electrically isolated 4.5 kW heating element that extends tank life span and a large surface area heat exchanger for a higher heat transfer capacity. Offering excellent performance specifications, the first hour recovery for the 50, 80 and 119 gallons WST tanks are 67, 90 and 167 gallons respectively. The SST line of stainless steel domestic hot water indirect storage tanks is available in capacities of 40, 65, 80 and 119 gallons. A welded and passivated stainless steel tank and heat exchanger paired with two-inch thick, high density 13.4 R value insulating foam core ensures optimal heat retention for on-demand use. Bosch Thermotechnology North America.


Industrial Pow-R Wrap now with Pow-R Belt
www.fernco.com
Solve emergency pipe repairs quickly, easily and permanently with Industrial Pow-R Wrap featuring Pow-R Belt. Pow-R Belt secures Pow-R Wrap’s activated fiberglass tape to pipes, eliminates extra work during the curing process, saves time, effort and money, and renders a smooth, clean, consistent, professional finish.Ordering has been simplified to only one SKU, and with one to five kits on hand you can repair 8" to 50" pipes with cracks up to ¼" W 5 4" L. Next day shipping available. FERNCO.


Volume water heater
www.laars.com
The contractor friendly design combines the Mighty Therm 2 boiler with an 80-gallon storage tank resulting in 199, 300 and 399 MBH sizes fueled by natural or propane gas. With less than 10 ppm NOx emissions, the sealed-combustion Mighty Stack offers 83% thermal efficiency and meets low lead requirements. This light commercial product is designed for apartments, restaurants, hotels, laundries, schools, businesses and large homes. Key assets include its small footprint, a removable upper boiler section for easy handling, common venting and up to 50 feet of Category I or III venting. Thanks to the rugged steel cabinet, the new Mighty Stack can be installed inside or outside. Laars.


Isolation ball valve
www.legendvalve.com
The Legend T-2012RFLG and S-2012RFLG Full port rotating flange isolation ball valve is ideal for circulator pump isolation, permitting pump removal without complete system drain-down, this durable forged brass full-port design does not affect pump flow volumes. Standard diamond-shaped pump flange connection rotates, to allow infinite valve positioning and integrated drain valve with tethered cap permits purging, balancing and flushing operations. Its positive-seal, blowout-proof stem features dual Teflon packing and EPDM rubber O-ring seals. Available in threaded or sweat connections, sizes: 3/4" to 11/4". Flange mounting hardware is included. Legend Valve.


Challenger Solo condensing boiler
www.triangletube.com
The Challenger Solo is a high efficiency modulating, condensing boiler in a compact unit, perfect for small to mid-sized residences. The Challenger Solo joins the Challenger Combi boiler, which provides both space heating and domestic hot water from the appliance. The Challenger’s compact size and lightweight design allow it to be easily installed in even the smallest spaces. The Challenger can be vented with either twin vent & air piping or with concentric venting. Twin vent and air piping can be PVC, CPVC, PP, or SS. The Challenger’s intuitive control makes set-up quick and easy. Triangle Tube.