HYDRONIC PRODUCTS Near condensing boilers The Laars’ OmniTherm series of near condensing boilers and volume water heaters are available in six sizes ranging from 1.25 million to 3 million BTUH. They offer thermal efficiencies up to 87% and up to a 7:1 turndown ratio. Additional features include electronic air-to-fuel ratio control and stainless steel heat exchangers.
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Multi-fuel burners Industrial Combustion’s SBR-30 series burners can be used with a variety of boiler types, including firetube and watertube boilers. They are designed to provide 16,800 to 54,600 BTUH with up to a 10:1 turndown ratio with natural gas, but are also capable of firing #2 fuel oil as a backup. The burner series is capable of less than 30 ppm NOx emissions without FGR.
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Switching relay The 301P switching relay from tekmar connects to one thermostat and operates a circulator and boiler to provide heating to a hydronic heating system. The relay is equipped with optional exercising to prevent circulator seizure when the system is not in use, as well as optional post purge operation. It is compatible with all low voltage thermostats.
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Fin clamp element Available through Ontor, the Fin Clamp Element by Fab Tek Logic is a multi-fin hinged hydronic heat element that is available for 1/2” to 1-1/4” pipe sizes for copper pipe and 1-1/2” and 2” sizes for steel pipe. Offered in one- and two-foot sections, it fits around existing piping, can replace damaged fins and can be used to fix cold spaces without cutting, soldering or draining the sytem.
Monitoring systems The HeatLink Smart System includes thermostats, modules, actuators, and relays designed to wirelessly control a heating system. Smart plugs and sensors can be used to expand the system. The Wireless Internet Gateway coordinates attached devices and connects to the building's internet to create a secure path to the HeatLink Smart System app.
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Commercial pumps Taco FI Series base-mounted end-suction suction pumps are suited for heating, air conditioning, pressure boosting, cooling water ons. transfer and water supply applications. 00 The have a flow rate of 40 to 4,400 gpm, head range of 1 to 390 ft. and nd a horsepower range of 1/2 to 150 0 ghp. They are available in sizes ranging from 1-1/2” to 8”.
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