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www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | NOVEMBER 2016 27 ity. This results in superior performance under AHRI-standard conditions, and in real-world scenarios in which air and water temperatures can fluctuate greatly. PLUMBING Company: Taco, Inc. (2017 AHR Expo booth No. N7926) Innovation: SmartPlug Smart Hot Water Recirculation Control The SmartPlug Smart Hot Water Recirculation Control from Taco allows for easy installation onto existing domestic hot water recir- culation pump systems to more efficiently manage on-demand hot water delivery. The plug-in 115-volt control features technology to learn and record a homeowner's hot water usage pattern, and employ the resulting data to operate a home's hot water recircula- tion pump precisely when hot water is typically required. While hot water recirculation pumps typically run continuously or are controlled with an aquastat or timer, SmartPlug provides fully auto- matic and self-adjusting pump operation – only when hot water is desired. Usage patterns are monitored and recorded on a daily and weekly basis, with the SmartPlug system regularly refreshing data and adjusting any changes to hot water usage patterns. The result is a significant increase in water heater operational efficiency, promoting a simple yet notable way to save on residential energy costs. SOFTWARE Company: Nidec Motor Corporation / U.S. MOTORS (2017 AHR Expo booth No. C3924) Innovation: Rescue Select Programming App The Rescue Select Programming App has been developed to streamline programming of the Rescue Select Truck Stock motor – an electronically commutated (EC), constant torque, aftermar- ket motor developed for use in residential and light commercial blower motor replacement applications. Powered by a robust, cloud-based web service, the Rescue Select Programming App can be accessed via any smart phone or compatible Wi-fi-enabled device. The Rescue Select Truck Stock motor and Programming App work in tandem to help service contractors identify an origi- nal blower motor's particular horsepower ratings and operating parameters (ex. torque load, fan speed, rotation direction), and program an in-stock replacement motor to mimic that original performance profile. This allows a service contractor to stock a smaller range of aftermarket motors and use them to replace nearly any original blower motor or other electrically-powered device or system. Additionally, programming and installation are streamlined directly at the point of replacement, versus off site/ in the shop. The first to provide HVACR service contractors with the ability to program a replacement blower motor at the point of installation, the Rescue Select Programming App is driven by a continuously updated database populated with thousands of motor profiles. In addition, the App provides service contractors with options to customize or develop new performance profiles that match special or unique application requirements. TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS Company: PEXOLOGY, Inc. (2017 AHR Expo booth No. C6618) Innovation: PEXGUN The new PEXGUN from PEXOLOGY is an automatic, lightweight and compact hand-held tool that attaches PEX pipe to rebar or wire mesh in less than one second. For use in radiant heating and cooling, and snow and ice melt applications, the PEXGUN facili- tates affixations that are three times faster than plastic staples, and five times faster than zip ties. With typical radiant system instal- lations requiring thousands of ties, PEXGUN can notably reduce overall installation time, while minimizing repetitive strain on the installer. An optional extension arm provides further installer relief, enabling affixations without bending or kneeling. VENTILATION Company: Titus (2017 AHR Expo booth No. C3137) Innovation: Helios Digital Diffuser