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WAT ER H E AT ER S Water Heater Roundup A review of direct- and indirect-fired units as well as solar systems, plus accessories, for domestic hot water AMTROL’S LATEST BOILERMATE® LINEUP With over 30 years of innovation, Amtrol’s latest BoilerMate® lineup includes new models and features. All BoilerMate water heaters are made in the USA and offer unique benefits like a new 180°F Poly Bottle and the option of top or bottom connections. Additionally, all BoilerMate models earn points in the Amtrol Rewards™ installer program. Amtrol – www.amtrolrewards.com “WAGS” VALVE FROM TACO PREVENTS CATASTROPHIC WATER HEATER LEAKAGE Late night, leaking water heater emer- gency calls can be avoided with the addition of this device from Taco. The “Wags” (Water and Gas Shut-off) valve is a simple, inexpensive and reliable to way to guard against disastrous water problems that can arise when water heat- ers develop a leak. Taco’s Wags valve, ideal for new or existing water heaters, is totally mechanical and can be installed with or without an electric harness. Installation is easy: The valve rests in a water heater drain pan. The cold water supply runs through the valve before entering the appliance. If a leak occurs, an internal water-soluble fiber element dissolves, releasing a powerful, spring-loaded piston that closes flow of water to the tank. With the addition of a wiring harness for gas- fired appliances, this action will also break a fuse to shut off the water heater’s gas 16 supply. The valve’s action is based on fiber element technology developed for the British Royal Air Force to inflate life jack- ets automatically. Every water heater fails eventually, usually within 7 to 10 years. Statistics reveal that over 5 million homes experience a water heater leak each year. Isn’t it time you offered this peace of mind to your customers? Taco – www.wagsvalve.com WATTS RADIANT INTRODUCES R-FLEX™, A PRE-INSULATED PIPING SYSTEM One of the fast-emerging “green” changes we are seeing in the heating indus- try today is the use of ultra-efficient, low NOx, wood boilers or water-to- water geothermal systems. Each of these require the transportation of heated water trenched underground to remote locations where heat is then distributed. Getting that heat to points of interior comfort, without los- ing precious BTUs, can be a challenge. To address these and many other needs, Watts Radiant is introducing a flexible, pre-insu- lated piping system called R-flex™. R-flex consists of Single or Dual PEX carrier pipe(s) surrounded by a thick layer of cross-linked PEX foam insulation. All of this is protected by a thick, double-wall corrugated outer shell. Single or Dual R- flex maintains tighter bends for easier handling and faster installations. The ben- efits of the unique design are low water vapor absorption, enhanced R-value, and excellent resistance to extreme tempera- tures. Double wall casing offers superior protection against heat loss. Watts Radiant – www.wattsradiant.com JULY 2011 | FUEL OIL NEWS | www.fueloilnews.com BOCK WATER HEATERS Bock Water Heaters, Inc is a leading manufacturer of oil, gas, dual-fuel, solar and geothermal water heaters and water storage tanks. Known for its rock solid reliability, the Bock® 32E oil water heater is the cate- gory leader in energy efficiency with an energy factor that already surpasses the upcoming raised DOE 2015 efficiency standard. Bock gas and oil-fired water heaters feature the patented Turboflue® heat exchanger, a leading-edge technology that has over 200 % greater heat conduc- tion capacity than conventional baffle-flue heat exchangers. Bock Water Heaters, Inc. vwww.bockwaterheaters.com ENHANCED DESIGN SUPER STOR ULTRA STAINLESS STEEL INDIRECT FIRED WATER HEATER Heat Transfer Products, manu- facturer of the Super Stor Indirect Fired Water Heater for over 25 years, is proud to offer the New Super Stor Ultra. Our years of experience in manufac- turing and designing Indirect systems have culminated in the development of the Super Stor Ultra. The Ultra’s enhanced features and attractive design will provide you with the most advanced appliance available. The Ultra High Output Exchanger is engineered to accept a higher volume of heated boiler water with minimal pressure drop, which increases the Ultra’s capability to produce large amounts of hot water. The Ultra’s superior 316L Stainless Steel quality con- struction and competitive price are truly a great value. With 7 models available, the