An Overview Of Little Giant Products

Little Giant serves the water transfer market with products that include wastewater pumps; sump, sewage, effluent pumps,dewatering and trash pumps; condensate pumps; magnetic drive pumps; low pressure sewer systems; water garden pumps and products; and a wide variety of utility pumps.

Learn about our top products in the slideshow below.

Installing Radiant Under Hardwood

Hardwood floors can be used over a hydronic heating system if extra time and care is used during the installation process. Wood floors are what we call hydroscopic. That means the wood reacts to water, in much the same way a sponge does. If the wood is dry and goes into a wet environment, then the wood floor will adsorb moister and expand. Likewise, if the wood is too "wet" and is installed into a dry environment, it will dry and shrink.

Wood floors continuously move, just like the door jams in your home. In the summer they expand due to the increased humidity in the air and become harder to shut. In the winter the humidity is typically lower, and the doors shrink, becoming easier to close.

Wood floors will also experience this seasonal change in dimensions. However, there are some "tricks to the trade" that will help minimize these swings. Use a wood that is kiln dried. This helps to ensure the wood's moisture content is the same on the inside as it is on the outside.

1. Try to use a wood that is no wider than 3" to 3.5" in width. The narrower the strip, the less movement it can induce.
2. A quarter-sawn wood is better than a plane-sawn wood. Plane sawn woods tend to "grow" or expand in width, while a quarter-sawn wood will tend to expand more in thickness. This helps reduce visual cracking and gapping.
3. The wood should be around 7% - 10% in moisture content. This may require an acclimation period in order for the wood to reach this level. Sometimes, it is best to have the radiant system installed before the wood. This will help accelerate the acclimation process.
4. The wood floor should not be higher than 4% in moisture content than the floor it is being installed onto. This will allow for the subfloor and hardwood floor to move and react as a single unit. Otherwise, moisture maybe able to travel from layer to layer.

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BrassCraft® Stops

Designed, machined and assembled in the USA, BrassCraft® stops are machined from solid brass, offer the highest quality and most reliable connection. The finished stops are offered for a variety of connections including Compression, Sweat, PEX, CPVC and PushConnect.

Our stops are designed for longevity, consistently exceed industry standards, are competitively priced and delivered promptly with exceptional service.

When it comes to customized products to meet code or job requirements, We offer the widest range of stop variations including metal stems, lock shields, stuffing boxes and handle options.  As the leading manufacturer of water stops for over 65 years, BrassCraft has the stop to meet your every need.

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Taco iWorx

iWorx by Taco Electronics Solutions is a powerful, web-based, easily-scalable building management, monitoring and control system designed specifically for the light commercial buildings and high-end residential markets.

iWorx is ideal for integrating forced air and hydronic systems, including geothermal and solar, and for assuring that each system communicates effectively and works smoothly together.

iWorx delivers effective cost control over a building's energy usage and HVAC equipment maintenance, plus optional BTU metering, in single locations, multi-site or multi-building installations ranging from retail stores, strip malls and restaurants to offices, apartments, schools and high-end residential.

The iWorx building management, monitoring and control system is supported by an online iWorx Selection Wizard that offers contractors and design engineers the ability to create and specify iWorx projects in minutes. Using simple input from the user, the iWorx Selection Wizard creates a complete submittal package that includes wiring and air flow diagrams, bill of materials, sequence of operations, and complete job specifications.

• Affordable
• Web-based
• Easy-to-install
• Simple-to-use
• No software to buy or learn
• Self-configuring controllers
• BTU metering option
• Scalable - add only the pre-programmed, equipment-based controllers you need
• Manage the system from any web-enabled device or PC

To obtain a login, please go here and fill out the form on the right hand side bar titled "Request An iWorx ID Here:"
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A Sneak Peak At The New HTP Commercial Electric Water Heater

Coming Soon...

The HTP Commercial Electric water heater is built to last long. They are available in 50, 80 and 100 gallon capacities and support inputs from 6 to 63kW, ideal for most commercial and industrial applications. The HTP Commercial Electric water heater is the right choice for your business needs.

twist lock flange: specially welded to the tank for longer tank life. Twist lock feature makes it easy to change elements

single panel junction box:
equipped with a hinged door that allows for easy access to all of the electrical components

glass lined tank: a uniquely formed blue cobalt glass is fused to specially treated steel to provide the best coating available against corrosion providing  ultra high efficiency

anode rods:
dual high quality magnesium anodes provide superior protection against corrosive effects of water and extend tank life.

Flexcon PH Series - Potable Water Expansion Tanks

Flexcon PH Series potable water expansion tanks are designed to maintain safe pressures in a domestic water heating system that utilizes a backflow preventer or check valve. PH tanks feature a butyl rubber diaphragm and plastic liner to separate the system water from the tanks air pre-charge. The system connection has a stainless steel nipple to prevent corrosion. An appliance quality paint finish helps to prevent external corrosion. Every PH tank is comprehensively tested and backed by Flexcons 5 year limited warranty. Two sizes handle most water heater installations.

The PH Solution: A PH Series thermal expansion tank installed on the cold water inlet provides a reservoir for the expanded water. Water safely enters the tank and is released back into the system on demand. No more dripping relief valves, and more importantly, a safer system!

• Welded System Connection
• Butyl Diaphragm
• Polypropylene Liner
• Appliance Quality Paint
• Comprehensive Testing
• 5 Year Limited Warranty

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