The Comfort Of Radiant Without The Mechanical Room

Enjoy the simplicity of electric indoor floor heating and turn cold concrete floors into a welcoming comfort. SlabHeat, by Watts Radiant, is ideal for basements, garages, sunrooms, offices, warehouses, and countless other interior slab projects.

Operating a SlabHeat system couldn't be easier. Simply connect a SunStat Control or Relay directly to the SlabHeat cable with either 120 or 240 VAC line power. Each SunStat automatically turns the system on and off when needed.

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What Is Electric Slab Heating?
SlabHeat is an electric heating cable used solely for indoor applications. It is perfect for new construction or remodeling projects.

Installation 

• Can be installed in a slab cap, a new slab or over an existing slab. 
• Cable can be spaced depending on your warming needs. 

Technical 

• Single point connection.
• Available in 120VAC and 240VAC

Learn more about Watts Radiant on our website: http://www.emersonswan.com/manufacturers-products/watts-radiant.html

Reducing Boiler Noise

What causes boiler noise?

Boiler noise is usually the result of limescale deposition within the heat exchanger of a boiler. This condition is worsened if magnetite is also present in the system, as this combines with the limescale to form a much harder deposit. Other sediment-forming debris such as sand and brick dust entering the system during installation can also become part of the hardened deposit. Local water conditions also play an important part, particularly the scale-forming solids dissolved in the supply water.

Boiler noise is directly related to the rapid condensation or implosion of steam in water. Localized boiling develops on the surface of the deposit, and small steam bubbles are created that make a rattling noise as they leave the surface and travel around the system.

When installed into existing systems, new boilers can become excessively fouled soon afterwards by oxide sludge present in the system water. Replacing a boiler can disturb soft sludge and loosen sediment in other parts of the system, causing it to be transported by the system water and re-deposited in the new heat exchanger.

The same phenomenon can occur as a result of circulator replacement if flow rates change. The risk of sediment and sludge deposition in new boilers can be avoided by cleaning the system as part of the installation process.

What should be done?

Fernox DS40 System Cleaner selectively dissolves oxide sludge without attacking metals commonly found in central heating systems. However this acid-based cleaner should only be used in new installations.

Older systems that have been untreated for periods of time may have existing leaks that are temporarily plugged with corrosion debris. Installations with a history of radiator corrosion failures should not be acid cleansed, as other radiators are likely to have deep corrosion pits or complete perforations.

Older installations can be substantially improved, however, by dispersing the sludge with Fernox Cleaner F3 or Powerflushing Cleaner F5 , followed by power flushing with plain water.

After removing all soft sludge from older installations separate boiler de-scaling may be helpful. In order to do this, the radiators should be isolated after which the system can be descaled over a period - up to 24 hours.

This should be followed by rinsing with plain water and neutralizing to passivate the surfaces within the system. Fernox DS40 System Cleaner and Neutraliser can be used in this process.

After cleaning, the entire system should be re-treated using Fernox Protector F1 to eliminate the causes of boiler noise.

Learn more about Fernox system treatment on our website: http://www.emersonswan.com/manufacturers-products/fernox.html

Premium Reflective Bubble Insulation That Can Be Used Virtually Anywhere!

Space Age insulation, by Insulation Solutions, is rolled, easy-to-use insulation designed to create a more comfortable living/working space and help cut down on energy costs. Adding a radiant barrier to existing insulation can boost the overall R-value of the building by preventing radiant heat gain. Conversely, in the winter, radiant barriers assist with keeping the space warm by reducing heat loss. Unlike mass insulation, Space Age contains no itchy fibers and cuts easily with a knife or scissors. Available in double bubble and single bubble configurations, Space Age is manufactured in convenient sizes so waste is minimized and installation is simplified.

Common applications include attics, walls, HVAC ducts, water heaters, pole barns, metal buildings, marine/RV, radiant heating and crawl spaces. Depending on your given application(s), Space Age is available with single-sided or double-sided reflectivity.

Learn more about Insulation Solutions products on our website: http://www.emersonswan.com/manufacturers-products/insulation-solutions.html

3/4" Press Connection Added To The Taco Zone Sentry Line-Up

Taco is pleased to announce the addition of a 3/4" press connection to the Zone Sentry line-up.

A press connection has been the most requested addition to the Zone Sentry line up for some time and it has arrived. This connection style is a rapidly growing choice as a method of installation for many of today's contractors. For those contractors preferring press connections, the press Zone Sentry eliminates the added time, cost and potential leak created when installing press adapters to a threaded valve.

In the case of a sweat valve, installation time is also greatly reduced and it does not require the use of a torch. This can be a challenge in some locations or particular installations such as when a permit is required for use of an open flame.

Model Numbers
Z075P2-1: Normally Closed 3/4" Press Connection
V075P2A1ZB024Q4A1: Normally Open 3/4" Press Connections

Learn more about Taco products on our website: http://www.emersonswan.com/manufacturers-products/taco-dp.html

Wall-mounted Toilets Designed By Duravit

Wall-mounted toilets save room in the bath and make the space easier to clean. Perfect for urban dwellers or downsizing baby boomers, a wall-mounted toilet and in-wall tank carrier can save up to two square feet of space in the bathroom.

Duravit’s series of wall-mounted toilets offer the ultimate in design and performance, with the largest selection of styles available on the market today. Each wall-mount is designed to blend harmoniously with Duravit’s washbasin, bathtub and bathroom furniture ranges. The overall effect produced by the interplay of attractive design, stylish materials, light, color and functionality creates a congenial atmosphere. At the same time, though, the central focus is always the user: visual and physical perception stimulates the senses and fosters a feeling of well-being and relaxation – the essence of Duravit’s living bathrooms for living people.

Learn more about Duravit's products on our website: http://www.emersonswan.com/manufacturers-products/duravit.html

Early Heating Equipment Replacement Rebates

The Early Heating Equipment Replacement Rebates from Mass Save are back for 2015!

For a limited time only, the Mass Save sponsoring utilities and energy efficiency service providers are offering generous rebates for replacing inefficient boilers and furnaces with more energy efficient heating equipment.

You may be eligible to receive a rebate up to $4,000 for replacing a 30+ year old boiler or up to $1,000 for replacing a 12+ year old furnace!

In order to take advantage of this LIMITED TIME offer, schedule a no-cost Mass Save site visit by calling 866-527-SAVE (7283) between April 1st and August 31st 2015.

Learn more at: http://www.masssave.com/residential/offers/early-heating-equipment-rebates

Winters DPG Digital Pressure Gauge

Winters introduces a simple to use digital pressure gauge. The DPG Digital Pressure Gauge is designed with stainless steel wetted parts including a 316L welded diaphragm. A simple two button interface controls the gauge power, backlight and allows the user to select one of five units of measurement. A standard rubber boot protects the case from external knocks.

DPG is ideal for commercial and industrial applications in both general purpose and test measurement installations. It comes with Winters' 5 year warranty.

Features

• Simple 2 button operation
• Reset to zero feature
• Backlight turns on when on/off button is pressed and with pressure changes
• Option for display to remain continuously on
• Peak pressure indication option
• 316L welded diaphragm seal
• Rubber boot is standard
• ASME B40.100 compliant 
• ±1% accuracy (±0.5% optional for gauges up to 5,000 psi)

Emerson Swan represents Winters in New York and Pennsylvania. For more information on Winters products please visit our website: http://www.emersonswan.com/manufacturers-products/winters.html