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Fuel Oil News July 2016

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www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | JULY 2016 39 ROUNDUP: WATER HEATERS Units are available 45k to 1 million BTUs. E-ZEE FLOW also heats spas and hot tubs. Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. – www.dhtnet.com 'WAGS' VALVE FROM TACO PREVENTS CATASTROPHIC WATER HEATER LEAKAGE Late night, leaking water heater emergency 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 heaters 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 appli- ances, this action will also break a fuse to shut off the water heater's gas supply. The valve's action is based on fiber element technology developed for the British Royal Air Force to inflate life jackets 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'S R-FLEX™, A PRE-INSULATED PIPING SYSTEM One of the fast-emerging "green" changes we are seeing in the heating industry today is the use of ultra- efficient, low NOx, wood boilers or water-to-water geothermal systems. Each of these require the trans- portation of heated water trenched underground to remote locations where heat is then distributed. Getting that heat to points of interior comfort, without losing precious BTUs, can be a challenge. To address these and many other needs, Watts Radiant has a flexible, pre-insulated 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 benefits of the unique design are low water vapor absorption, enhanced R-value, and excellent resistance to extreme temperatures. Double wall casing offers superior protection against heat loss. Watts Radiant – www.wattsradiant.com WEIL-MCLAIN AQUA PLUS® WATER HEATERS Loaded with features and benefits, the AHRI Certified Aqua Plus® Indirect Fired Water Heater is extremely easy to install and operate, saving time and money with features that include ther- mostat connections already installed for quick and easy wiring and temperature and pressure relief valves as standard equipment. Other features include: a stainless steel tank and coil design, superior first hour ratings and a magnesium anode rod for protection against corrosive water conditions. Available in five sizes to suit any application. Weil-McLain – www.weil-mclain.com RAYVIANCE Rayviance offers cutting- edge solar water heaters that deliver the highest tem- peratures and most water in the shortest amount of time resulting in a heating and cooling system that saves both energy and money. Rayviance heaters are built with the highest quality pyrex, copperand stainless steel. Units can be integrated into existing energy systems, and several sizes are available based on need. Rayviance – www.rayviance.com INNOFLUE POLYPROPYLENE VENTS AND ACCESSORIES The InnoFlue brand of polypropylene vents and accessories is manu- factured by Centrotherm Eco Systems in Albany, N.Y. With single wall, concentric, flex, and commercial sized diam- eter options, InnoFlue offers a comprehensive line of vents, adaptors, kits, and all the accessories needed to vent safely from your appliances. We'd be happy to discuss any project and help you lay out any installation. Vent safely with InnoFlue and Centrotherm Eco Systems. Centrotherm Centrotherm Eco Systems – www.centrotherm.us.com

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