The 2010 AHR Expo will be held Jan. 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Thousands of products will be on display. Here are some thatpmereaders will definitely want to check out.Read hereforPart 1.
Innovation Award Winner: Variable-Speed Pump Controller
ITT Bell & Gossett has won a 2010 AHR Expo Innovation Award for its new Technologic 502 variable-speed pump controller. This controller received the “Honorable Mention” designation from hundreds of new products considered. The Technologic 502 is the latest-generation hardware platform providing advanced pumping software and proven algorithms. The 502 contributes to LEED certification.ITT Bell & Gossett
Booth 3926
Circle 8.
www.bellgossett.com
Solar Pumping Station
Taco, Inc.’s newest solar technology combines all the products needed for a closed-loop water heating system into a single, pre-engineered package. There are just five easy connections to make: two for the solar collector(s), two for the storage tank’s heat exchanger and one for the expansion tank. The solar pumping station includes an integral variable-speed solar control pump, isolation ball valves, air elimination, flow meter and safety group.Taco, Inc.
Booth 5110
Circle 9.
www.taco-hvac.com
Adjustable Thermostatic Mixing Valve for Solar Systems
Caleffi Hydronic Solutions’ adjustable thermostatic mixing valve maintains the set temperature of the mixed water supplied to the user when there are variations in the temperature and pressure of the incoming hot and cold water or in the water’s flow rate. Users can adjust the setting to between 80°F and 150°F to provide protection from scalds.Caleffi Hydronic Solutions
Booth 4778.
Circle 10.
www.caleffi.us
High-Efficiency Wall-Mounted Gas Boilers
The Prestige condensing wall-mounted boiler from Triangle Tube features a stainless-steel heat exchanger and offers 95% efficiency. This unit has the capability to modulate the firing rate to 25% of its rated input and is available in five sizes: 60,000; 110,000 (stand alone); 175,000; 250,000; and 399,000 Btu/hr. This modulation means fewer cycles, resulting in lower operating costs.Triangle Tube
Booth 3979
Circle 11.
www.triangletube.com
Geothermal Heating and Cooling System
The Tranquility Indoor Split Series (geothermal heating and cooling system) by ClimateMaster, Inc., can be easily connected to an existing furnace or installed with a new air handler from a ClimateMaster dealer to heat and cool an entire home quietly, efficiently and economically. This system can be matched with most high-efficiency air-coils and air-handlers.ClimateMaster, Inc.
Booth 4510
Circle 12.
www.climatemaster.com
Mat Covers Large Areas for Radiant Heating/Cooling
The Radiant Rollout Mat from Uponor is a fast, effective method for installing radiant heating and cooling systems in large, open-area commercial applications. The mat consists of a custom-designed, prefabricated and prepressurized network of 1/2” Uponor PEX-a tubing connected to 1/2” x 3/4” ProPEX engineered plastic tees - which are safe for burial in the slab.Uponor
Booth 4041
Circle 13.
www.uponor-usa.com
Engineered Solutions for Boilers, Chimneys
Schebler Chimney Systems offers its Engineered Draft Solution package, which provides complete system engineering and products to handle any appliance or hybrid system utilizing natural draft or draft induction. The company also offers several chimney products, such as the FyreGuard double-wall grease duct system (photo), which reduces heat loss in low-temperature environments with 4” of insulation.Schebler Chimney Systems
Booth 2779
Circle 14.
www.schebler.com
Software Simulates Solar Thermal Systems
The Mc4Software LLC module SunnyCad is a simulation program for planning and professional design of solar thermal systems. The module offers multiple system configurations, calculates system performance and operating cost savings of solar domestic water heating systems. It easily calculates: array modules configuration, collector slope and azimuth, heat exchanger influence, and single- or double-tank configurations.Mc4 Software LLC
Booth 2082
Circle 15
www.mc4software.com
Mat System for Large Areas of Radiant Heating and Cooling
The Climate Mat system (with ProRadiant technology) from Viega enables installers to do large areas of flooring faster and more efficiently than traditional floor systems. Climate Mats are delivered with shipping headers and sufficient leader length for rough-in on-site. Shipping headers are cut off and replaced with a permanent manifold. The mats are factory air-pressurized and suited for large (preferably rectangular or square) slabs found in commercial spaces.Viega
Booth 3338
Circle 16.
www.viega.net
