March/April 2010 by Mechanical Business

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Businesses Grow Green Blue®. A Beautiful Shade of Green. Exclusively for the professional trade, Emerson Blue® thermostats have proven to be well-respected for their style, dependability, and energy-saving features. This full line has been designed with smart innovative thinking for a wide range of homeowners looking for energy-savings solutions. White-Rodgers will continue to support contractors through this exclusive line as well as through our Contractor support team, Signature branded products and Home Owner Comfort Plus program. White-Rodgers puts green back in your pocket. www.white-rodgers.com

Notched V-Belts Save the Green Upgrade from a wrapped to a notched belt from Browning and save hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars in energy costs per year. The premium is nominal and the ROI is undisputable. To help your customers “Save the Green” and put more green into your business, visit our web site and use the savings calculator to calculate the savings on your next job. www.emerson-ept.com

Significant Energy Reductions for Intelligent Stores The E2Facility Management System, part of Emerson’s Intelligent Store™ architecture helps retailers keep their costs under control. Utilizing state-of-the-art algorithms to control HVAC, lighting and refrigeration systems, retailers routinely see a decrease in their energy costs of 10-15%. Internet accessibility enables remote trouble-shooting, which reduces downtime. www.emersonclimate.com

The Simple HVACR Drive Solution Think Opportunity. We Did. When installing new indoor air quality products, generate additional sales revenue with the RESCUE EcoTech™ motor. The EcoTech™ motor answers homeowner’s demands for energy savings so there’s no reason to wait for motor trouble to make the replacement. It drops into existing permanent split capacitor blower applications without complex wiring modifications or timeconsuming changes to the system controls. Just connect the leads and you’re done. The RESCUE EcoTech™ is more than a motor; it’s an opportunity. www.white-rodgers.com

The Affinity is the energy saving AC drive specifically designed for HVAC building automation systems. This Affinity is easily setup and integrated into any building automation system. The drives have a straight-forward Hand-Off-Auto keypad control. The “SmartCard” parameter copy device has several pre-set HVAC macros for quick programming of multiple drives, and can store and copy custom configurations. www.hvacr-drives.com

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“As a plumbing contractor most of my business is residential. I’ve installed probably about 1,000 InSinkErator food waste disposers and every one of those homeowners is happy – no complaints.” “I don’t do much of the selling of the product, I leave that to the décor centres or the homeowner just asks for it. From my end, adding the installation of a food waste disposer to a home is a no-brainer. It’s maintenance-free, quick to install and extra money in my pocket. As far as the future of food waste disposers, I’m backing them 100%. It’s time for people to wake up and smell the roses and take a look at food waste disposal from the big picture perspective.” MASSIMO ARDUINI Owner, Elitrex Plumbing www.InSinkErator.com

Work Smarter, Not Harder Fluid Automation Systems for Heating Equipment Asco Steam and Hot Water Valves can provide up to 60% higher flow while increasing throughput. They also shrink inventories by accommodating both steam and hot water service. Rely on these valves for commercial boilers, sterilizers and other quipment that produces or uses high-temperature fluids. Asco Modular Gas Shutoff Valves outperform in weight, size, flow and power consumption. Get modular flexibility to configure gas trains – from the exceptionally small footprint of our double solenoid models, to the high flows of our double electric-actuated valves. Increase savings with direct piping or choose ease-of-installation and maintenance with NPT threaded flange adapters and bodies. www.ascovalve.ca

Share. Store. Simplify. RIDGIDConnect™. “I want my technicians to provide the most professional image to our customers. RIDGIDConnect lets us prepare neat and detailed job reports that impress our clients - and get us referrals.” ANDY, Business Owner RIDGIDConnect™ is the online business tool that works with your digital equipment to streamline recordkeeping, communication and collaboration. Designed for any professional who creates or uses digital media, RIDGIDConnect makes it easy to share, store and simplify everything.

Functionality for your FORD Transit The WEATHER GUARD® custom bulkhead, designed to fit the Ford Transit Connect’s contours, helps protect against shifting loads and optimizes space. Multiple options are available for more organization, storage and security. www.weatherguard.ca

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Hydronic Zone Valves for the Professional Mechanical Contractor. In this business, reputation is everything. That’s why choosing the right zone valve shouldn’t be taken lightly. White-Rodgers is introducing a redesigned series of hydronic zone valves that will exceed your expectations for solid construction, durability and ease of installation. Whether it’s the Z-Series, Z-Series E-Z Top, or the 1300 Series 2-wire and 3-wire for zoning systems up to 50 PSI, White-Rodgers has the right zone valve for the right application. White-Rodgers invites you to take a good look at how this zone valve series is designed. Contact your White-Rodgers Sales Representative for full specifications or email WRSales.Canada@Emerson.com

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88SHOW PREVIEW The mechanicals industry converges on the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for “Innovations. Opportunities. Solutions.” at the biennial CMX/CIPHEX trade show.

Commercial lineups GOING GLOBAL 1382010 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ROUNDUP A look at the 2010 crop of vans and pickup trucks, as well as what to look for when the 2011 models find their way into showrooms later this year. Howard J. Elmer

THE DRAIN CLEANER’S

TOOL CHEST 78PLUMBING Choosing the right tool for the job will clear the line faster. Marty Silverman

66COVER STORY Kim Mitchell’s Rock N Roll Duty Adam Freill

THE TECHNICIAN’S [not-so] secret weapons

36TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Denise Deveau

On the cover: One of Canada's top-selling artists, and a phenomenal live performer, Kim Mitchell has a great appreciation for the trades, and panel vans. He recently joined Q107 as the Toronto station's afternoon drive host. Photo courtesy kimmitchell.ca

T A B L E F E A T U R E S 30FIND THE FIX

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HVAC/R HRVs vs. ERVs Gord Cooke What are the differences between heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs)?

PLUMBING Keeping the ice out Roger Uuemae Protecting pipes from freezing, or installing them where they won’t freeze, is the plumber’s responsibility.

ASK ROGER Hiring, recommending, & educating correctly Roger Grochmal Roger tackles the question of incentives, educating customers and presenting them with options.

HYDRONICS What to do with too much of a good thing Bob ‘Hot Rod’ Rohr When it comes to using solar for heating loads, you soon discover that you get the most amount of solar when you need it the least.

REFRIGERATION Thermosyphon oil cooling for screw compressors Phil Boudreau Oil cooling can be accomplished by liquid injection; air-cooling; water, glycol or brine loops; or perhaps through a very unique process known as thermosyphon cooling.

Fuel Frustrations

32HYDRONICS Clearing up Controls Carol Fey

46HVAC/R The Efficiency of VRF Dermot McMorrow

58HVAC/R Forced Air Systems: Getting in the Zone Denise Deveau

68HYDRONICS Modulating Boilers or Multiple Boilers? John Goshulak

84CASE STUDY Manitoba Hydro Place Denise Deveau

142 MARKETING Measuring your marketing Doug MacMillan How do you know if the last sale was a result of an ad, a referral, distinctive trucks, or someone surfing the ‘net?

151 WORLD VIEW Sanitation and overcrowding in India Jeff Patchell A new toilet system is under development that has the potential to reduce fresh water use and improve national sanitation levels.

144THE BOTTOM LINE The Six-Million Dollar Man David Cooke

146ROAD WARRIOR Roberto Luongo (No, Really)

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42,82Plumbing 44Stuff you.need 50,64HVAC/R

13From the editor’s desk 14News 26Profile: Nick Reggi

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148The Info Page 149Calendar 152By the numbers

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Q4 Shipments increase

Deflecto celebrates 50th anniversary Deflecto recently celebrated its 50th year in business. The manufacturer initially started operation with its signature Air Deflector and has grown to produce lines of sheet metal duct, pipe and fittings, flexible ductwork, semi-rigid aluminum products, chimney liners, exhaust hoods, intakes, dampers and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deflecto proudly celebrates 50 years of industry leadership, technological progress, contributing to our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; businesses and playing a part in the livelihood of our employees,â&#x20AC;? said president John Williams. deflecto.com

Fourth quarter 2009 shipments increased in three sectors when compared to the same period in 2008, HRAI recently reported. Both residential air conditioning and residential furnace shipments increased by 43 per cent, with 32,766 air conditioning units and 136,978 furnaces shipped. Unit heater shipments were up 22 per cent, to 18,324 units. Some sectors showed decreases, however, including commercial air conditioning shipments, which shipped 9,557, a decline of 13 per cent, ductless split shipments, which dropped 14 per cent to 3,627, and chiller bookings, which were down 11 per cent at 219 units. hrai.ca

Speed stressed for wholesalers

CIPH Ontario recently continued with its series of speakers at its regional business meeting. Jim Ambrose (pictured), an expert in the wholesale distribution industry, spoke about the changing nature of the relationship between manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors, and emphasized the importance of speedy service. Also at the meeting, Robert Schrader accepted a plaque on behalf of new CIPH member Central Technical School. Central Tech was recently approved for membership under CIPHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical institute category. ciph.com Frank Leone, Barry Raycroft and Jon Leeson were on hand to check out the new product introductions at the American Standard booth during the recent Interior Design Show in Toronto.

MB at IDS Mechanical Business recently joined members of the design and industrial community at the Interior Design Show 2010. Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest contemporary design event featured 300 exhibitors highlighting interior design, architectural and industrial trends, as well as a wide variety of speakers, presentations and workshops. interiordesignshow.com

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New IAQ guide ASHRAE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently teamed with three other American industry organizations to publish a book and CD that offers strategies for achieving good IAQ while reducing costs. The book, The Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning was published in conjunction with the American Institute of Architects, the Building Owners and Managers Association International, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; National Association and the U.S. Green Building Council. It outlines 40 strategies for identifying what it calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;critical IAQ objectivesâ&#x20AC;? related to moisture management, ventilation, filtration and air cleaning and source control, and offers advice for collaborating with both design and construction teams. A summary of the document can be downloaded at the website below. ashrae.org/iaq

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LEED credential launches in Canada

COHA launches certification program

The LEED green associate credential, which recognizes professionals in the green building field, recently launched in Canada. The credential signifies fundamental knowledge of green building concepts for professionals in non-technical fields, and for professionals or students working towards the LEED accredited professional exam. “The LEED green associate credential gives these individuals a way to differentiate themselves from their peers in a highly competitive job market,” said Peter Templeton, president of the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). The credential originally launched in the U.S. in 2009. GBCI is working with the Canada Green Building Council to expand LEED credentials in Canada. Currently, more than 10,000 Canadians hold LEED credentials.

The Canadian Oil Heat Association recently launched the COHA GreenTECH certification initiative, which it describes as a “national skills enhancement program” designed to “enhance and sharpen the technical skills of our technicians and installers.” The new professional designation aims to provide oilheat technicians, installers and frontline staff with knowledge of energy efficient heating options so that they can address customers’ environmental and energy-conservation concerns. The designation can be earned through online webinars and training modules, which will cover such topics as technological advancements, enforcement of regulations, and changing consumer demands. Non-COHA members will be able to participate in training seminars, but will not be awarded credits toward the designation.

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“The deal is good news for both companies. Ineos Fluor has a very good fit with the longterm strategy of Mexichem,” he said. “Integration into fluorspar secures our supply of raw materials long-term. In addition, the addition of refrigerants to Mexichem enables it to extend its market and geographic reach.” Ineos Fluor CEO David Price said the sale was made to allow Ineos Group to focus on its petrochemical business. ineosfluor.com

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Ineos Group recently agreed to sell Ineos Fluor, its fluorochemical business, to Mexico’s Mexichem Fluor S.A. de C.V., a producer of PVC pipes and resin, chloralkali, hydrofluoric acid and fluorspar. Under the deal, Mexichem will assume all of Ineos Fluor’s international business and its assets in North America, Europe, and Asia. Ineos Fluor Canada commercial director, Mark Boncardo, said he expects the deal to be mutually beneficial.

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Former MCAH president joins Hall of Fame

Starts and permits both up Housing starts increased in January 2010, edging upwards to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 186,300 units, according to CMHC. The weighted annual rate was at 176,100 in December 2009. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Housing starts improved in both the singles and multiples segments in January,â&#x20AC;? said Bob Dugan, chief economist at CMHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Analysis Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These increases are similar to the ones that occurred in December.â&#x20AC;? The seasonally adjusted annual rate of urban starts increased by four per cent to 165,200 units in January, with urban multiple starts increasing six per cent to 76,300 units, and single urban starts increasing by three per cent to 88,900 units. Rural starts, meanwhile, were estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 21,100 units in January, up from Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17,400. Building permits were also on the rise, with December 2009 totals coming in at $6.2 billion, a two per cent increase over November and a 32 per cent increase over December 2008. According to Statistics Canada these figures approach the peak reached before the economic slowdown. Municipalities issued permits worth $2.3 billion in the non-residential sector, a seven per cent increase over November and 13 per cent rise over the previous year, which Statistics Canada attributes to an increase in the commercial components in Alberta and Ontario. The residential sector saw declines in Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba, which were offset by a gain in British Columbia, leaving the value of residential permits steady at $3.9 billion. cmhc-schl.gc.ca statscan.gc.ca

The Hamilton-Halton Construction Association recently inducted Robert (Don) Stewart, former president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Hamilton, to its Construction Hall of Fame. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From my earliest days of meeting Don, it was clear his passion was to give back to the industry, and his focus was on making it better for those who followed,â&#x20AC;? said hall of fame selection committee chairman Cameron Nolan. Stewart, a founding member of MCAH, worked for Canadian Comstock and Aldershot Industries before founding Robert D. Stewart Mechanical Contracting in the early 1970s. mcahamilton.org

Vancouver offers solar hot water incentives In conjunction with SolarBC, and Terasen Gas Outfitters, the city of Vancouver is offering homeowners $3,500 to put toward the cost of a solar hot water system in new homes. The funding, which the city estimates will cover half the cost of installing a solar hot water system, is available to 50 new homes on a first-come, first-served basis until March 2011. vancouver.ca/sustainability

Manitoba increases efficiency standards Manitoba recently passed new energy efficiency standards for furnaces and boilers, giving that province the highest rating requirements in the country. Gas-fired furnaces with a maximum input rating of 65.92 kW (225,000 BTUH) must be rated 92 per cent AFUE or higher in the replacement segment of the market. In the new construction segment, gas/propane-fired furnaces must meet a minimum AFUE of 90 per cent. The Manitoba standards also stipulate new efficiency requirements in the replacement market for gas boilers with a maximum input rating of 88kW (300,000 BTUH). Hot water boilers in the province must now be 82 per cent AFUE, while low-pressure steam boilers must be 80 per cent AFUE. greenmanitoba.ca

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HVAC Coalition AGM The HVAC Coalition recently held its annual general meeting in Woodbridge, Ont., hosted by the Greater Toronto chapter of HRAI, which held its AGM the same night. The coalition voted to reappoint Rob Jutras as chair for 2009-2010. Following the two AGMs was a presentation by Christine McLean (pictured) and Mike Fenn of Enbridge, outlining the ways contractors can access the utility bill for billing and marketing purposes. hrai.ca enbridge.com

AHR draws unprecedented crowds The recent AHR Expo in Orlando, Fla., drew nearly 45,000 registered attendees, exceeding organizersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expectations. Among the attendees were 28,582 registered visitors, who came from 120 countries to see the booths of 1,823 exhibiting companies. The International Exposition Company, which owns the show, attributed the turnout to the improving economy and increased environmental awareness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is great interest and demand for green and sustainable products and technologies,â&#x20AC;? said president Clay Stevens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hundreds of exhibitors were featuring energy-efficient solutions and we offered a variety of educational sessions built around these interests.â&#x20AC;? ahrexpo.com

Wholesale sales slow CIPH recently released the December 2009 edition of the PHCP wholesalersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sales report, which showed overall sales down 4.5 per cent. Each product group in the report declined in year-to-date comparisons. Pipes, valves and fittings were off by 23 per cent, waterworks by eight per cent, plumbing by eight percent, HVAC/R by five per cent, and hydronics by three per cent. ciph.com

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New RSES Executive Committee

Viega wins marketing award Affiliated Distributors recently named Viega supplier of the year in its “marketing excellence” category. Among other strategies, Viega employed product webinars, sales stimulator programs and ride-alongs to capture its second Affiliated Distributors award. Viega previously won supplier of the year in the “performance” category in 2008. viega.com

RSES recently elected a new slate of officers to its executive committee, along with new regional directors. New officers include Nick Reggi of Ontario, who will serve as International Sergeant-at-Arms for the 2009-2010 term and was also re-elected to the RSES international board. Wesley Maxfield of British Columbia, regional director of region 16, was also reelected to the international board. rses.org

Noble Trade acquires Quebec distributor

Noble Trade, a subsidiary of Rona Inc., recently acquired Quebec-based plumbing product distributor Plomberie Payette & Perreault. Michael Storfer, vice-president of Rona’s commercial and professional market division, said the move both represents a Quebec expansion for the Ontario-based Noble Trade, and provides the company with resources it intends to use in establishing a national platform in the commercial and professional plumbing markets. “Besides breaking into a new geographic market, the acquisition enhances our existing product and service offer in the specialized plumbing market,” he said. “Plomberie Payette & Perreault has recognized expertise in the distribution and sale of finishing plumbing products, which we will quickly deploy in the Noble Trade network. (Its) integrated distributor-retailer approach is another strength we will capitalize on.” Included in the transaction are Payette & Perreault’s 20,000-square-foot distribution centre in Le Gardeur, Que., along with its two Quebec retail outlets in Repentigny and Boucherville. Payette & Perreault co-owners Claude Thibault and Alain Payette will work with Storfer in Rona’s commercial and professional market division. nobletrade.ca

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People in the news ^^^ TLJOHUPJHSI\ZPULZZ JVT Former CIPH chairman ALAIN LANTHIER (left) retired from Ipex Group this month after 32 years with the company. In other Ipex Group news, RUSS MORGAN has been named vicepresident of sales and marketing for Canada. He has been with the company for 25 years and served as Eastern Canada general sales manager for the past 10 years.

Moen Canada has promoted ANDREW WYMAN to regional sales manager, wholesale. He previously served as the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior territory manager where he handled Moen commercial products.. His new duties will include developing and expanding the wholesale plumbing market.

AHRI recently promoted its president STEPHEN R. YUREK, adding chief executive officer to his title. He joined AHRI in 2002 as general counsel and vice-president of policy and public affairs, and was named president in 2007.

Goodman Canada recently added staff to its newly opened branch in Laval, Que. OLIVIER NOEL BEAUVAIS (above, left) has joined the company and been named branch manager. He graduated in business administration from the University of Quebec in Montreal and brings four years of experience in transport logistics to the job. SIMON DUCHARME (above, right) was named customer service representative and brings more than nine years experience in the HVAC field to the position.

B.A. Robinson recently made a number of personnel announcements. BOB FARMER is now regional manager for the British Columbia Interior and business development; RUSS WYNNE is regional manager for Calgary; RANDY KOLSTAD is now regional operations manager for the British Columbia Lower Mainland region; SHEA ROBINSON is regional manager in Vancouver; and MATT ROBINSON is project manager in Saskatoon, Sask.

Desco Plumbing and Heating recently made a number of personnel changes across Ontario: DAVE NAKASHIMA is now regional manager for Eastern Ontario; new sales reps SCOTT JAMIESON and BRYAN BEATTY now represent Kitchener and Orillia, respectively; and DAVE LAWTHER is branch supervisor in Oshawa while JIM BARLESS holds the same position in North York.

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MARK DAY recently joined the Kingston branch of Noble Trade, working in inside sales. He brings 10 years of experience in the HVAC industry, and six in inside sales, to the position.

DERRICK J. BOYCE recently joined ecobee as vice-president of sales. He brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and the HVAC industry to the position.

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Superior Radiant Products partners with GoGas Superior Radiant Products (SRP) recently entered a strategic alliance with Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GoGas Goch GmbH & Co. KG. As a result of the partnership, SRP will begin marketing the GoGas KMI Novus heater to the North American market, while GoGas will market Superior Radiant Productsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lines in its regional markets, which include Russia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Europe has, for a long period, been more advanced in high-efficiency heating requirements,â&#x20AC;? said Kevin Merritt, SRP president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now that North America is placing more priority on reduced emissions, we feel the timing of this alliance is very good.â&#x20AC;? In addition to targeting Europe and North America, SRP said the company also intends to move into the Chinese market, where it recently incorporated a subsidiary. superiorradiant.com

Mainstream Engineering lines up Canadian distributor Mainstream Engineering, manufacturers of aftermarket service and maintenance HVAC/R products, recently named HRC Services of Bramalea, Ont., as its new representative for Canada. HRC Services will represent the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s QwikProducts line in all 10 provinces.

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Nick Reggi: Professor to the professionals A member of the trade for more than 30 years, Nick Reggi practices what he preaches, spreading the gospel of refrigeration to the next generations of techs through his work with the Refrigeration Service Engineer's Society, and through his day job as a professor in the HVAC/R and Energy Management Programs at Humber College. We caught up with him to see what makes him tick.

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How did you get started in the industry? I applied for a job with Carrier, and I went to my interview during the Mississauga derailment, and was hired. They were impressed that I actually showed up on time during the [train] derailment. (Largest evacuation in North American history.) What was the initial attraction? I had worked on automotive air conditioning in high school, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where I was introduced to A/C, but Carrier was my start. How did you end up on the teaching side of the business? A friend of mine, Garth Denison, asked me if I was interested in doing some teaching for Humber, on a part-time basis. After a year of parttime, he hired me fulltime. That was in 1986.

FAST FACTS â&#x20AC;˘ Nick rides a slightly modified 2003 Yamaha V-Star. â&#x20AC;˘ Nick has a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in science and engineering through Washington University.

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We have slowly brought in energy management and conservation into the courses, and various areas of sustainability â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the LEED program. The challenge for us is how do we adjust our courses to reflect changes in codes and modern designs? The other thing with the industry is the continued upgrading of technicians. There seems to be a real shortfall.

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The opportunities that it offers. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a variety of skills and knowledge available, and the growth of the technology has been considerable. Some of the hybrid systems are really neat, and the controls side is just amazing. Tell me about the program at Humber College. Our Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HRAC) technologist course is a three-year program. And we teach from the basics, to supermarkets, to chilled-water systems.

What are some of the challenges that the industry is facing? And how is the college working to address those?

It is a great opportunity to meet some of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best, and most knowledgeable people, in all areas of HVAC/R. It gives you an insight to the service, the design and the technologies that are happening. communications. So, networking and communications.

Bio Name: Nick Reggi, 55 Title: Professor, Humber College; Seargent-at-Arms, RSES; Secretary/Treasurer, RSES Canada Family: Wife, Diane, son, Dan (23) and daughter, Candice (19) Lives in: Oakville, Ont. Joined the industry: 1979 Education: Ryerson, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science Association Involvement: RSES, ASHRAE, ACCA, OACETT Hobbies: Motorcycles and travel

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The humidity issue found it very encouraging that within the last month I have had three people ask me about the differences between heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs). All three were technically savvy builders, two with large, single-family homebuilders and one from a leading high-rise condominium developer. This signals to me that we are seeing a much deeper interest in ventilation technologies, and in HVAC systems in general. This is a very good trend. To meet this interest, we have to understand the physics of buildings at a much deeper level. In this case we are talking about the physics of moist air in residences. This empowers us to make more informed decisions when presented with products or opinions from consultants and manufacturers.

Moisture in houses is good; moisture in houses is bad. Too little and people complain of dry skin, electric shocks and house components shrink, crack and warp. Too much and we get condensation on windows in winter and mould in basements in summer. We have always wanted and needed a moisture balance; it is not a new issue brought on by HRVs or any other single technology. Rather, it is a progression of material, process and installation changes and consumer expectations. The balancing act has changed, and gotten more complicated.

HRVs VS. ERVs It was clear from my conversations with the three builders that they, along with their HVAC contractors, feel they have been getting mixed messages about the application of ERV technology versus the older HRV technology. The two areas of discussion are about whether ERVs help maintain proper humidity levels in buildings and whether ERV technologies are suitable or durable enough for cold weather applications. The capacity for continuous ventilation has been a national and provincial building code requirement since 1990. Builders have to install the capacity to ventilate houses on a continuous basis, and homeowners can choose to run it or not. Ventilation, the exchange of stale, moist exhaust air with fresh, outside air, has the capacity to remove a lot of moisture on a cold day – it’s just physics. It is also important to note that ventilation is meant to not only help control moisture but also to exhaust other contaminants and bring in fresh air for occupants. So you don’t want to control the operation of ventilation systems based on moisture alone. There is an IAQ issue to consider as well.

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New control options There are some great new controls, both from the thermostat professionals and ERV manufacturers, that make humidity control much easier. For example, the latest ERV “smart” controls automatically measure outside temperature, inside temperature and indoor RH and adjust the amount of ventilation and the schedule of operation during different seasons to keep RH levels in a comfort zone between 30 and 50 per cent year round. 0 4 . 1 0

Enter the HRV HRVs were developed specifically for the removal of winter moisture in R2000 and other energy efficient houses. Originally, HRVs were often just used as winter dehumidifiers. Homeowners ran them off of dehumidistats so that if the relative humidity (RH) was too high, typically above 45 per cent, the HRV ran more. If the house was too dry (below 30 per cent) they turned them off. But what if a homeowner wanted continuous, fresh, healthy air in winter, even if moisture levels were low? Ventilation would make the house uncomfortably dry. There are at least three alternatives: Use a combination of humidity- and timer-based controls to ensure a balance between regular ventilation for fresh air and moisture control is achieved. Add humidity if and when the humidity levels drop below 30 per cent. Humidifiers are, of course, a common technology that has improved dramatically over the last 10 years. Replace HRV technology with an ERV. ERVs have either vapour permeable heat exchange cores or desiccant wheels capable of transferring moisture between air streams with high vapour content to air streams with lower vapour content. Typically, flat-plate ERV cores have latent effectiveness of up to 50 per cent, while ERV desiccant wheels have an effectiveness of more than 70 per cent.

ERVs in the cold The longevity or durability of ERV cores in cold weather applications due to freeze and thaw cycles in the core materials has come a long way. The first residential ERV technology was introduced 25 years ago in Canada, and they quickly delaminated in cold weather testing. I saw it first-hand in a test lab in Saskatoon at -25Â°C, when a core blew itself apart in about eight hours. These original core materials are still used successfully in southern climates but are not rated or recommended for Canadian use. Fortunately, there has been progress in the last 25 years. At least two Canadian manufacturers (and other international companies) make core or wheel materials that have been rated by the independent test lab at the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) down to -25Â°C. There are thousands of units that have been installed by HVAC contractors and builders in Canada, and they are working very well at helping maintain the moisture balance in buildings.

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ERV Technology In winter, an ERV with a latent effectiveness of 50 per cent would cut the daily amount of moisture removed by ventilation in half. There is a nice difference in summer as well for climate zones with significant air conditioning loads. ERVs transfer at least 50 per cent of the moisture from the incoming fresh, hot and humid air to the exhaust air going out. Of course in most parts of Canada the air conditioning season is short, so ERVs can rarely be justified on energy savings alone, but the incremental cost for ERVs can often be justified on the capital cost savings in air conditioning capacity required to maintain adequate air quality at summer design conditions. For example, the ventilation design load for a restaurant in Toronto

in summer would be approximately three tons, or 36,000 BTUs per 1,000 CFM of ventilation air. At least half of this is latent (moisture removal) load. An ERV can cut both the sensible and latent load by up to 70 per cent. The resulting savings from a two-ton reduction in air conditioning equipment per 1,000 CFM of air could be applied to upgrading to ERV technology. In short, ERVs help maintain a healthy, comfortable moisture balance in buildings without compromising ventilation rates or operation schedules. They may not eliminate the need for humidifiers in some larger, sparsely populated buildings that have few moisture sources, but they would reduce the humidification load.

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THE JAN/FEB FIX CONTROL LOGIC SIMPLIFIED Here’s how our quizmaster, Jeff House, would set things up: Although there is not enough space for all the details, the mod/con boiler controls had built-in priority. When the relay panel would call for DHW, the heating zone pumps would be de-energized and the DHW pump would turn on. The problem was the mod/con boiler continued to run because there was no signal to it.

Watch for the corrections and explanations put forth by Jeff House of Jess-Don Dunford in the next edition of Mechanical Business, along with a whole new system to critique. Can’t wait that long? Then check out the answer key on our website, www.mechanicalbusiness.com. No fair cheating on the contest though, so the fix will go online April 26th.

Pump conflict would happen and the indirect tank took a long time to recover. After reading the manufacturer’s instructions, the indirect tank and pump were wired to the mod/con boiler and the relay panel was rewired to send a TT call to the boiler for a heating call. This allowed the boiler to control the primary boiler pump and the priority DHW pump. The heating zones were controlled by the relay panel. The mixing valve was removed as it was not needed for the glycol zone. Remember: always pump away from the discharge side of mixing valves. Whenever possible, use the packaged hydronic components from the manufacturer to speed up installation, have good-looking jobs, increase the comfort performance of the system, save money, and above all, have the owners and builders recommend your work to others. A few more pieces of advice: When using a wall hung boiler, keep the boiler’s piping under the boiler. If you don’t, an inappropriate leak could easily fry the boiler. And, as per the B214-07 hydronic code, when you use a heat exchanger in a closed system (glycol) remember to add a relief valve, air elimination and a feed system.

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CLEARING UP CONTROLS etâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagine ourselves in the boiler room looking at hydronic controls. On the wall is a horizontal row of small silver boxes, called zone valves, with copper pipes coming out of them. To the left of the zone valves is a transformer. There are wires everywhere. Some connect the zone valves to the transformer. Some go from the zone valves and transformer up to the ceiling. And some go from the zone valves to the boiler. Whatta pile of spaghetti!

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sort out one circuit at a time. A circuit is always a power supply, switch, and load. In this case we have a transformer (power supply), a thermostat (switch), and a zone valve (load). Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call it a single zone circuit, because it controls the heat of one zone in the living space.

The screws on a terminal strip or block are paired by small pieces of metal. There is no connection with any of the other screws because the pairs are isolated from each other by plastic barriers. Each pair of terminal screws can be used as a completely separate connector.

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MULTIPLE ZONES For the time being, forget about the first circuit, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll use the same transformer. A new piece of wire connects one side of the transformer to the second zone valve. A second new piece of wire connects the second side of the second zone valve to its thermostat. A third new wire connects the second side of that thermostat back to the second side of the transformer.

A terminal strip can create the illusion that a job is complex. But it actually makes a job easier to wire. And it simplifies troubleshooting.

Both sides of the transformer now have two wires. Each of the two wires on one side connects to a different zone valve. Each of the two wires on the other side connects to a different thermostat.

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By wiring these circuits of transformer, thermostat, and zone valve (power supply, switch, and load), here is what we have set up: When the thermostat senses a need for heat, its switch closes. The closed switch lets power flow through the zone valve motor. The motor opens the valve. Water is not going to move through the valve just because the valve is open. We need a circulator to force the water. But we need the circulator only when a valve is open, that is, when there is a call for heat.

Starting at the transformer, one wire connects the transformer to one side of the zone valve. Another wire connects the other side of the zone valve to the thermostat. A third wire connects the other side of the thermostat to the other side of the transformer. We now have a complete circuit. In reality the thermostat is in the living space. That means that from the boiler room, the wires going to and from the thermostat look like they are just heading for the ceiling. We have just figured out the controls circuit for a single-zone system.

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s add one more zone, making a three-zone system. Now there are three wires on each side of the transformer.

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With all of these wires on each side of the transformer, the transformer terminals could get mighty crowded. There are a couple of ways to fix this problem.

For convenience we can run a Wire Connector single wire from each side of the transformer. Then we can connect a wire from each valve to the wire from one side of the transformer. And we can connect a wire from each Transformer thermostat to the other transformer wire. There are now four wires going to each connector. M e c h a n i c a l

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Many zone valves do this with an end switch. When the valve completely opens, it closes (turns on) the end switch. Notice the simple circuit made by the end switch, circulator, and line voltage power supply. You can use line or low voltage, whichever the load requires.

So far we have one solid piece made of multiple wires between each of the controls. More often, though, we join wires together using a connector such as a wire nut. For electricity, a solid wire is considered to be the same as two wires connected together.

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Heating boiler water requires a circuit to fire the burner. That circuit is another set of power supply, switch, and load. The load is the gas valve or oil primary, the switch is likely to be an aquastat controller, and the power supply is either line or low voltage to match the load.

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No matter how many circuits there are in the boiler room, they always are made up of a power supply, switch, and load. Now isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that simple!

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As with any tools, there is a place for everything, and everything has its place. But one constant in it all is that the instruments are becoming increasingly accurate, lighter and more durable with each passing year.

THE TECHNICIAN’S [not-so] secret weapons “Over the past four years, there have been major changes in the test instrument industry,” adds Claudio Chiappetta, product manager for cordless tools at Milwaukee Electric Tool Canada. “Now you’re able to get a lot lighter tools that pack more power into smaller battery packs, so users can work longer with less of a toll being taken on their body.” Of course there are the staples that belong in every technician’s toolbox, but for every task, there are also a number of specialty tools that are essential for getting it done and keeping safe while doing it. What a technician should be packing will depend on the job they are doing. Here’s a primer: HVAC – Along with your trusty digital multimeter, essentials include a clamp meter, carbon monoxide tester, something for superheat analysis and an air flow meter. A good pressure meter (manometer) will help to determine total external static, differential and manifold pressures, as well as duct velocities and volumetric airflow.

Combustion analyzers When it comes to combustion applications, accurate measurement tools are especially important since many factors of installation and operation can affect the combustion process, such as natural draft or induced/forced draft. There is a full range of combustion and emission analyzers that cover multiple needs, from residential appliances to full-scale compliance monitoring in industrial facilities. Look for combustion test instruments that measure carbon monoxide, stack temperature, oxygen and nitric oxide, and calculating efficiency, excess air and dew point of flue gasses and emissions.

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“Like any other kind of technology, HVAC/R instruments are getting smaller, faster and safer. And they’re a lot more user friendly than the lab grade equipment available in years past,” says Mike Moriarty, marketing manager with Fieldpiece Instruments. “There are many more features and ranges designed exclusively for the way field service technicians work. Now they can even download test data to a PC for work orders, data-sharing and historical comparison. We’ve really come a long way in 20 years.”

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Anemometers can also be used to measure wind flow in air conditioning systems.

Temperature tools A mainstay for any technician is an instrument for measuring temperature. Depending on the application, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a matter of choosing between contact and contactless (infrared) tools.

Refrigeration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; While many of the basics remain the same, digital manifold refrigeration system analyzers provide fast and accurate superheat and subcooling readings for set-up and service of air conditioning and refrigeration system heat pumps.

Where safety is a concern, and spot temperature readings are sufficient, Claudio Chiappetta says a laser temperature gun is a nifty device that allows you to surface temperatures from distances between one and 40 feet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great time-saver for finding problems.â&#x20AC;?

Indoor air quality â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Suggested tools include an air pressure gauge and smoke tube for checking duct leaks and pressure differentials between spaces. Other must-haves are moisture meters, particle counters, CO and CO2 meters, digital monometers, and temperature/humidity gauges. Then there are all-in-one tools that measure temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and air velocity. Boiler technicians â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Combustion analyzers are a must for servicing and installing burners, boilers, furnaces and other combustion appliances in order to ensure efficiency. You should also consider an emission analyzer to ensure compliance level accuracy, as well as infrared thermometers and/or imaging cameras for measuring vent and stack temperatures.

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Not only is accuracy a prime concern, a high-contrast screen enables readings in even the poorest lighting conditions. A number of tools in the marketplace also integrate an LED floodlight for spotlighting the areas you want to measure. Infrared imaging cameras are increasing in popularity for thermography tasks, including electrical and moisture inspections, as they reach a more affordable price point (under $5,000). Features to look for are detection range and temperature sensitivity, image resolution and analysis tools. While infrared readings have their place, sometimes you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t avoid having to conduct contact temperature measurements, says Colin Plastow, industrial product manager for Fluke Electronics Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Infrared is quick, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about external temperatures and surfaces. Regular digital thermometers with the appropriate probes let you go into the flue and see what temperature is going up a stack.â&#x20AC;?

A discussion of test tools could hardly ignore the value of the digital multimeter (DMM). Given the fact that almost every technician uses one, it comes as no surprise that they come in all shapes and sizes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The digital multimeter has become the tool everybody starts off with,â&#x20AC;? says Claudio Chiappetta. Beyond the safety features, he says the biggest thing to consider is ruggedness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not if â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a unit gets dropped, you need to protect that investment.â&#x20AC;? When it comes to choosing a DMM, there are a number of things to consider, starting with basic specifications, durability, features and functions. Features to look for include the quality of the screen resolution and the digits and counts displayed. Also, assess accuracy specifications (usually expressed as a percentage of reading) and automation capabilities, as well as ease of use. Some newer models also feature a filter for use on variable speed drives.

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Safety features to look for include: fused current inputs, high-voltage protection, safety-designed test leads with shrouded connectors and finger guard, and an independent safety organization approval (e.g. UL or CSA). Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the accessories, such as highvoltage, current and temperature probes, as well as test leads and probes, and test clips.

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I find the best way to keep pipes from freezing is to install at least two inches of spray or rigid foam insulation behind the pipes. By keeping the insulation behind the pipes, on the cold side, and the front of the pipes exposed to the warm side of the room, the chances of freezing are very slim. Spray-applied ridged polyurethane foam insulation is my number one choice, when installed correctly. One common mistake is the use of too much foam. Take, for example, the use of 14 inches of foam. If the plumbing is one-inch from the freezing condition, and you have 13 inches of foam on the warm side, chances are the pipes will freeze, since this creates a situation where the plumbing is insulated from the heat. The plumbing needs to be installed as close as possible to the warm side for the spray foam to be effective. My second choice is certified rigid foam insulation. It is available in sheets of different sizes and thicknesses. The certified rigid foam has the r-value stamped on it. This way I know exactly what the r-value is, who makes it, and whether or not the product can be used in that particular location.

n warm days you might think the last thing on my mind would be a cold winter day in February. But when I see plumbing pipes in outside walls and next to unheated spaces my thoughts go to those cold days. Are those pipes going to freeze during the winter months?

I can spend a considerable amount of time on a plumbing inspection to see if the plumbing is protected from freezing temperatures. In fact, on many jobs, more time is spent on the frost protection details than the inspection of the actual plumbing itself. In some cases there seems to be a lack of communication in this area between the plumber and the general contractor. I have always felt that it is the plumber’s job not to install plumbing where it will freeze, or make sure that steps are in place to provide frost protection. continued on page 40

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When installing the ridged foam insulation, go from stud-to-stud completely behind the cold side of the pipes. Caulk the small gap between the spray foam insulation and the studs with acoustical sealant, or a specific caulk formulated for foam board. Read the fine print on the caulking tube because some caulking will eat into the foam board. If the insulation has to be cut you can tape the joints with the red technical tape known as Tuck 205-02 Tape. It’s the same stuff used for sealing polyethylene sheet vapour barriers. There are a couple of reasons why I don’t like to see batt insulation behind the pipes on the cold side. One is that it doesn’t stop drafts, and two is that it is usually compressed to fit, so the r-value becomes questionable. In some cases I have seen the pipes wrapped with a heat tracer wire, insulated and boxed in. This will work, but it would be my last choice. For safety sake, we should assume that anything mechanical will fail at some point. And heat tracer wire runs this risk.

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In reality, it is the plumber’s responsibility to provide other ways to do the installation. The plumber knows the plumbing code and should be able to come up with an alternative way to install the plumbing to meet the code and provide the frost protection. In most cases it takes a collaborative effort between the general contractor and the plumber to resolve frost protection issues, but let’s face it, when the plumbing freezes the plumber is the first person to get a call. Then the blame game starts. If the pipes freeze during the warranty period, the plumber could end up having to reinstall the plumbing so that it is protected from freezing, and they may even have to pay all or part of the costs to repair the damage.

A plumbing challenge The trend to have a finished look that is without bulkheads or boxes can create a real challenge for the plumber. Plumbing ends up being installed in areas with little or no heat. Most of the time this occurs in a residential situation but the rules can apply to virtually any type of building.

The National Plumbing Code and the Ontario Plumbing Code are not specific about the requirements for protection from freezing. To quote: “Where piping may be exposed to freezing conditions it shall be protected from the effects of freezing.” The codes have addressed the freezing condition, but it is up to the plumber’s discretion to determine what needs to be done to meet code. There are numerous ways to provide frost protection, and it would not be possible to list every scenario, hence the open-ended wording. So it is up to the plumbing inspector to determine if the frost protection employed is going to work.

Roger Uuemae is a licensed plumber, an instructor with the Ontario Plumbing Inspector’s Association, and has been employed as a plumbing inspector with the City of Mississauga for the past 20 years. www.opia.info

There are several ways to protect pipes from freezing: • Don’t install pipes in unheated area (had to say it) • Spray applied ridged polyurethane foam insulation • Use sheets of certified ridged foam insulation • Use batt-style insulation • Use electric heat tracer wires

Be careful when installing traps. Don’t forget the trap will be a few inches lower when installed. It has standing water in it, so it has the potential to freeze. If the water in the trap freezes and it is serving a washing machine, it could flood the area when the drain cycle starts.

I know I am being a little hard on plumbers, but I would like to see them play more of a role in protecting their plumbing. I know there are a lot of factors that are out of a plumber’s control that could cause pipes to freeze. The most common problem is from holes – often made by other trades on the jobsite – that haven’t been repaired. These holes are where the drafts get in. It is my job to spot problems at the rough-in inspection stage, and bring them to the attention of both the plumber and the general contractor. If I can get the three of us to look at the installation at the same time, we can identify the quickest way to solve the problem. I would rather have a meeting before the plumbing is installed, but most of the time the plumbing has been installed before inspection, so the discussion revolves around how to protect what is already there.

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A NOTE ON DRAINS I treat the water supply pipes and drainage pipes the same when it comes to frost protection. It can get complicated to have a set of rules for each. In most installations they occupy the same space, so protecting them with the same system is really no extra work. Vent pipes do not require frost protection, since there isn’t water running through them.

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Bottle filling station With a flow rate of 4.16 litres (1.1 gallons) per minute for refrigerated units and 5.67 litres (1.5 gallons) per minute for non-refrigerated units, Elkay’s EZH20 bottle filling station features a touch-free sensor with an automatic 30-second shutoff time. LED lights on the front of the unit indicate when its filter needs maintenance.

Drain cleaning machine Weighing 11 pounds, the Ridgid Auto-Clean drain cleaning machine is designed to clean sinks, tubs and shower drains with 3/4” to 1-1/2” pipes. It includes an autofeed system, designed to allow the user to feed the 1/4” by 30-foot inner core cable at a rate of 18-feet per minute.

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Snips Malco’s MAX 2000 aviation snips are designed for one-hand operation and feature an ambidextrous latch. Available in multiple models, all are rated for cutting vinyl, 0.062 (1.57 mm) aluminum, 0.054 (1.37 mm) copper, 18-gauge (1.37 mm) galvanized steel, 18-gauge (1.22 mm) mild steel and 20-gauge (0.97 mm) stainless steel, as well as layered metals and seams including “S” cleats.

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Pricing software Gas Valve The Icon system from Bradford White-Canada features a microprocessor designed to constantly monitor and control burner operation and maintain water temperature levels. Requiring no external electricity, it uses a thermopile to convert heat energy from the pilot flame into electrical energy to operate the gas valve and electronics. It also features a polymer composite thermowell designed to provide insulation between electronic temperature sensor and surrounding water.

Designed as a digital edition of the Allpriser pricing service book, epriser features on-screen page formats similar to those seen in the printed edition. Features include tools that allow the user to find any page or search by keyword, and automatic price updates that can be downloaded and shared.

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Hydronic hook-up kit Armstrong KNX hydronic hook-up kits contains all the components required to connect piping to hydronic heating or chiller system equipment. Each kit is configured to the system designer’s specifications, eliminating engineering compatibility verification issues. Connections are available in sizes ranging from 1/2” to 2”. Each kit is pressure-tested, bagged, tagged, boxed and labelled at the factory.

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Air conditioner Featuring an all-aluminum MicroChannel condenser coil, the York Latitude air conditioning unit is rated 13 SEER and runs on R410A. Two- to three-ton units use three-speed permanent split capacitor fan motors, while four- and five-ton units operate with a constant torque motor on the indoor supply fan.

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Ductless heating and cooling systems The Mr. Slim M-series line of heating and cooling systems from Mitsubishi includes heat pumps that range from 2,800 to 36,400 BTUH in cooling, and from 3,000 to 43,000 BTUH in heating. With systems rated up to 26-SEER and 10-HSPF, the line also includes wall-mounted inside units with a sensor designed to measure radiant hot and cool spots in the room and help direct airflow.

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Chimney top-draft inducers Designed for gas, oil, solid fuel and general ventilation applications, RT-Series roof-mounted chimney top-draft inducers from Tjernlund are suitable for either metal or tile-lined flues and feature removable pins for installation and service. All models are designed to keep the entire vent system under a negative pressure. Gas and oil models include a fan proving switch and can be paired with the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interlock controls for automatic operation.

Chiller links Robur RTCF series of chiller links, available from D-B Cooling Systems, are factory-mounted on steel rails. Designed to allow the modular package to operate as one integrated system with staging capability, links include interconnecting gas, water and electrical lines. Each model requires 208/230 volts.

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Hiring right & recommending properly The two words that send my techs into fits are sales and profits. I don’t need them to do sales calls, but I do want them to have an appreciation of the vital link they represent in both sales and profits, and to maximize their time in front of our customers. Do you provide incentives to your technicians based on referrals and/or repeat business? Tom F., Toronto, Ont.

Everything we do is tied into our mission: “We work hard at earning our customers’ trust so they actively refer us and stay with us for life.” We have structured our entire business around this principle. When we hire someone, the last question we ask every applicant is Start on the why we should hire them over right foot someone else. We are looking Every employee has a role to for applicants who can tell us play in generating business, they will help grow our busimanaging costs and seeing that ness – if they can’t tell us they the company is profitable. I crecan bring in more business than someone else, we don’t ate the expectation right from hire them. It’s built right into the beginning in a new-employour culture from the very ee class I teach myself. I also beginning. give them the tools they need to do this part of their job successEach year after our fiscal yearfully. We teach them how to end I have an annual general engage customers, plant seeds meeting where I share our and bring in the harvest. This is financial information with all an ongoing process and we of our staff. They realize we must all be on the same page to are not a non-profit organizabe consistent. tion, and if their career is going to be secure, the company has to make a profit. We imbue it into our culture.

Everyone has a different threshold for what can (or should) be repaired, and what equipment or components should be replaced. Any advice on how to present both options to a customer? Allan P., Montreal, Que.

Get it in writing We insist on documenting everything we say on a work order so there can be no confusion. People tend to hear what they want to hear. “Get it in writing” is our mantra. If it’s verbal it doesn’t exist.

The majority of complaints that I get from customers relate to things we have NOT recommended versus things we have. I wish I had a nickel for every time a customer asked me, “Why has no one in your company ever told me about that before?” We are the experts and our customers expect us to bring issues to their attention. That’s why they hire us. Sometimes we have to deliver bad news. That’s part of the job. Sometimes we need to recommend solutions to address future problems, increase their comfort or reduce their risk. These things cost money and technicians do a better job of it if they are better trained and understand the benefit they deliver to their customers. The rubber meets the road when the technician is in front of the customer. Customers need to be the ones to make the final decision. Sometimes, because we are the experts, we think we know the best solution, but we can’t decide for them. Each customer is making their decision based upon a set of facts unique to them. We present a repair option every time.

Our service techs don’t sell new equipment but they might suggest a replacement option if the equipment is old or in bad condition. If Our technicians are well paid. that’s the case, we usually soften the blow of the cost of the service Incentives aren’t a big motivator for them. They also want to be able call and give them a credit should they purchase a new piece of to look a customer in the eye and tell them they don’t get incentives equipment. The technician gets to look like a good for recommending something. It gives them a stronger moral footing. guy. It’s a win, win, win for everybody. We track revenue generation for all employees in the form of Key Performance Indicators or KPIs. We know who does a good job and who doesn’t. This gives us a very objective basis for deciding what wage increases to give people. Incentives generally take the form of group contests where we Roger Grochmal is the president of AtlasCare in Oakville, Ont. can get everyone involved, create some teamTo submit a question about your company, business practices, or the work and have some fun. industry in general, send an e-mail to Mechanical Business Magazine’s editor, Adam Freill, adam.freill@mechanicalbusiness.com.

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good thing ProTip If you choose a closed-loop, glycolbased system, the danger is overheating the solar fluid. Excessive overheating will cause the fluid to breakdown and potentially damage the components.

When it comes to using solar for heating loads, you soon discover that you get the most amount of solar when you need it the least. Of course, the thought that crosses the mind of every solar-newbie anxious to harness some “free” energy is, “If one is good, 10 must be better.” So the temptation is to start “soldiering” a formation of collectors on your building or on the ground mount. This will certainly help with the wintertime heating loads. However, what will you do with all that horsepower come June and July? Unless you have a situation where there is a large summer load, you may be looking at some overheating issues. But there are some tricks that can help. The first option for addressing excessive heat is to program the controller properly. Many, if not all, of today’s modern solar controllers have over heat (OH) modes. Some allow the tank to overshoot the setpoint for occasional overheating. If the overheating is ongoing – say perhaps if the owners go out of town regularly – more protection may be needed. Another feature of some controllers is nighttime re-radiation. This function triggers the solar circulator to dump some heat backwards through the collector. I’ve witnessed this control function on our own system. Even with storage tank temperatures in excess of 180°F, the control will cool the tank back down to the setpoint temperature.

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So, you are comfortable with solar on the domestic hot water front. The next logical step in your thinking may be, “Hmmmm. How can I put the sun to work on heating loads too?” Here are a few ideas that will help get you started, and some potential pitfalls to avoid. First spend some time identifying the load of the building you have in mind. When thinking solar for heating, try to design or modify your hydronic or radiant system to operate at the lowest possible supply temperatures. For new installations, this is a simple task. Run a heat load calculation and then size and select emitters to operate at low, maybe below 120°F, temperatures. For radiant floors this may be as simple as tightening the spacing. With panel radiators, use the sizing charts with the temperature correction factors. Same goes for baseboard heat. 54

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s 4 RACKING SOLAR s 3OLAR ST A R T U P s ( O W MU CH S U N D O YO U H AV E Heat dumping is another option. Some installers install a small “dump” radiator or convector to accomplish this. A three-way zone valve piped in the solar circuit allows excessive energy to be moved outside, via the dump emitter. Many radiant contractors select a radiant zone to dump some excessive heat. A garage slab or maybe a basement slab can work for this. A snowmelt slab is also a great dump zone. In some cases, designers will install enough storage to soak up all the energy and you won’t need to dump heat away. I know of one job in Switzerland that has 3,000 square feet of collectors storing to a 105,000-litre insulated tank. (Check it out at www.jenni.ch.) This system provides 100 per cent SF for an eight-unit apartment building, and one neighbour’s house. But watch the numbers. In some cases running circulators to dump excessive heat starts to look foolish. And it may prove difficult to convince a customer to spend tens of thousands of dollars for large insulated storage tanks. The cost of large super insulated tanks may not return on the investment – at least not in my lifetime. Use it or lose it is the motto to follow when it comes to sun-captured energy. The trick is to lose it appropriately when you have an excess. In a future article we will take a look at drainback systems. For larger arrays this offers a simple and effective option for protection from overheating and freezing.

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The very best way for contractors and installers to become familiar with solar thermal is to install a system.

I would encourage installers to start with a simple basic solar domestic hot water (SDHW) package. Many manufacturers offer complete, ready-to-go plug-and-play systems. Some are complete to the point where the installer need only supply some roof fasteners, basic hand tools, a ladder and appropriate safety equipment, of course. SDHW is pretty easy pickings. In most areas it is possible to get a solar fraction (SF) of 40 to 50 per cent. The SF is the portion of the load that the solar can be expected to cover on a yearly basis. In summer months it could be 100 per cent. It may drop to 20 per cent in some areas though. RET Screen will tell you this information. (See sidebar “How much sun do you have?”)

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Most solar suppliers and manufacturers will cut a deal on one “personal use” system. Install this on your home or business. If you don’t have a good location, certainly someone in your family does. Or donate it to your church, or find a Habitat for Humanity project. Trust me, you will not have a problem finding a home for an “at cost” system.

You will soon see, first-hand, how easy SDHW is to install and commission. And once you see how the collectors can transfer energy, even from an overcast sky, you will be hooked. Be forewarned though: It can be addictive. The pursuit of solar energy, that is.

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Bob ‘Hot Rod’ Rohr has been a plumbing, radiant heat and solar contractor and installer for 30 years. A long-time RPA member and columnist, he is manager of training & education with Caleffi North America. You can reach Hot Rod at bob.rohr@caleffi.com.

This will calculate the size of the array and do some economic modelling for you. You will also find a lot of solar design software for sale through solar manufacturers or online. Try the free demo versions to find one you like.

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Circulator Grundfos’ Alpha is an energy·optimized, 115·volt circulator featuring a permanent magnet motor designed to minimize power consumption. The pump can modulate its performance to match system demand and features a flow range of zero to 80 litres (21 gallons) per minute and a head range from zero to 19 feet. It can handle fluid temperatures from 2ºC to 110ºC with a maximum working pressure of 150 psi.

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Mixing valve Taco’s three-way iSeries mixing valve comes in two versions for either outdoor reset control or fixed-water supply temperature. Available in sizes ranging from 1/2” to 1”, the outdoor reset version features selectable supply temperatures with a maximum of 66 ºC (150ºF) and minimum of 29°C (85°F), along with a warm weather shutdown.

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Radiator The Flow Form radiator from Runtal’s Bisque collection works with closed loop hot water heating systems and is available in three model sizes. Depending on size, it has outputs of 2,553, 3,920 and 5,288 BTUH at 180ºF and ranges in length from 40” to 80”.

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Designed for retrofit and drop-in replacement, the Z-one zone valve from Caleffi offers a SAE flare connection for two-way and three-way diverting applications. The SAE Flare connection is combined with a 24-volt normally closed actuator, which has hermetically sealed electrical contacts designed to operate in harsh environments and require no minimum current load.

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Getting in the Zone TECHNOLOGY ALERT Last year, advanced wireless technology was introduced to the residential panel and thermostat product mix, which now means installers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to spend hours fishing wires through walls. Homeowners can even use a remote device (much like a television remote) to program thermostats without having to move from room to room.

sk a person in the know about zoning systems, and they will tell you it makes perfect sense for forced air heating. In fact, Roger Rondeau, president of Duro Dyne Canada, has his explanation down pat.

He adds that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s systems are also more versatile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before, contractors had to use a specific OEM thermostat with a system. Now control panels can look for signals from any thermostat, so you can pick and choose what you want.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We often compare not having a zoning system to having only one light switch in your home,â&#x20AC;? he explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would you have only one switch that turns all the lights in your home on and off at the same time? Then why heat or cool your entire home to the same degree when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not using certain areas at specific times?â&#x20AC;?

As a commercial specialist, Moreau notes that zoning a system for residential uses the same principles, for the most part. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only difference is that in commercial work, you have larger size ductwork and higher static pressure, so your dampers need to be able to handle that,â&#x20AC;? he explains.

He notes, however, that many homeowners with forced air systems are not aware of their zoning options. But all that is changing on the home front, says Larry Moreau, product specialist, commercial applications for Don Park in Toronto. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason that zoning systems are gaining traction in the residential space is because the technology is far less expensive,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contractors are also starting to catch on that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot less costly and easier to put in a zoning system than to add things like [a separate] attic system to cool the upper levels of the house. In fact, the cost difference can be huge.â&#x20AC;?

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In commercial applications, he also recommends using a bypass damper that features a pressure regulating device for opening and closing in order to maintain proper static pressure within the system. Residential homes on the other hand have a low lower CFM, so a static pressure bypass is sufficient.

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Peter Seifert, senior product manager, residential zoning for Honeywell Environmental and Combustion Controls, reports there are a number of new features that are helping to improve the appeal of zoning systems for residential customers. For example, retrofit round zoning dampers can be slotted into existing piping take-offs. He also reports success using zone panels that are designed to simplify installation and wiring. Some even have colour-coded terminals, making it much easier to get the wiring right the first time. Whatever the technology of choice, zoning presents an attractive selling proposition for consumers. However, while there may be an improvement in energy savings, Seifert cautions results can vary considerably. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I caution contractors not to use that as a prime selling feature,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the comfort.â&#x20AC;?

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These systems provide a constant supply air flow rate, but vary the supply air temperature to meet the thermal loads of a space. These systems are typically small and serve a single thermal zone, but can also be used in multi-zone applications. CAV systems are often used in small buildings and residences because they are simple, low cost and reliable.

These systems in their simplest form use one supply duct that distributes supply air when in cooling mode. Because the supply air temperature is constant, the air flow rate must vary to meet rising and falling heat gains and losses. VAV systems help to reduce energy consumed by fans and increase dehumidification, so they are often used in commercial applications where energy consumption can be high.

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Watch out for these pitfalls There are three common pitfalls that contractors need to know when designing and installing a forced air zone system, says Honeywell’s Peter Seifert.

Sizing the zone improperly

Skimping on equipment

Skipping the bypass

Never size a zone that’s less than 25 per cent of the total square footage of the building, or smaller than 400 sq. ft. “It’s very hard to control temperatures within smaller zones, and equipment will cycle on and off at a faster rate.”

It is important do a proper layout and ensure you have the right equipment, including the correct amount and size of dampers. “With a newly-constructed home, you can do one damper per zone when you set up the trunk line. In a retrofit you could need as many as a dozen dampers, since you need to go into existing take-offs from the main trunk line.”

Many contractors try to eliminate a bypass to maximize system performance. But, Seifert explains, putting enough CFMs for a 1,600 sq. ft. house into a 400 sq. ft. space “will make it sound like you’re running a tornado.” The bypass allows you to supply the correct amount of CFMs to that zone.

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Energy management system Ecobee’s EMS energy management system is designed as an alternative to thermostats and full-scale building automation systems in commercial installations. Internet enabled, it has offsite performance diagnostic capabilities and allows users to remotely monitor, identify, analyze and trouble-shoot performance issues. It also features a full-colour touch screen, multiple climate programming for occupancy schedules, random restart sequence and automated economizer.

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Designed for residential and light commercial buildings up to 50,000 sq. ft. in size, TES’ iWorx control system is internet enabled. The system performs BTU metering and is designed to allow for the integration and communication of forced air and hydronic systems, including geothermal and solar.

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Refrigerant analyser Able to identify R22, R134A, R404A, R407C, R410A, hydrocarbons and other refrigerants, the Ultima ID Pro refrigerant analyser from Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis is accurate within two per cent of indicated gasses. It requires a test sample size of five grams and has a test pressure ranging from 50 to 500 psi.

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Copper line sets Made from copper alloy C12200, Kamco's EZ-Roll copper line sets from Wolverine Tube have an insulation thickness of 3/8” and feature a plain or 90-degree-bend end finish. Available in lengths ranging from 25 to 50 feet, they are designed for use in 5/8” to 7/8” suction lines, or 5/16” to 3/8” liquid lines.

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Baseboard heater Cozy direct vent gas-fired baseboard heaters from Louisville Tin & Stove are available in two sizes. The 48” model has a 5,000 BTUH capacity while the 72” model has a capacity of 9,000 BTUH. Both models come with a nine-foot power cord and require a 2-1/2” wall opening and 24-volt wall thermostat.

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By Adam Freill

After more than three decades behind a mic, and thousands upon thousands of album sales, Kim Mitchell is still doing his Rock n Roll Duty. Of course, he's on stage less often now that he has a day job.

“There was a point where I wanted to be what my dad was, a pipefitter, because we had welding machines in the driveway. His family was really handy, and I watched them build stuff. They built a rec room between him and his brother, who is an electrician. The electric side really fascinated me.”

Mitchell now pulls the afternoon drive shift weeknights on Q107, a classic rock station in Toronto that serves Southern Ontario. “This is like my first job ever in my life,” confesses the artist better known for such hits as Go for Soda and Patio Lanterns.

Instead, he hit the road at 17 and did a rock and roll apprenticeship of sorts, one that took him from playing clubs and bars in Toronto, to Greece where he backed up “a Greek Tom Jones,” then back to Toronto where he started a band to help pay the bills.

“I just wanted to do a small radio show on Sunday nights on Q107 because I thought I’ve played for these cottage people, and they are all coming home on a Sunday night,” he says.

“Max Webster was kind of my rock and roll training days. We did really well, and to this day, people who were into that band contact me at the radio station asking if we are ever going to get back together.” In the early 80s citing creative exhaustion, he left the band, and the stage for a year. “We had opened up for Rush and all these other bands for years, and I think, in hindsight, we were really close to making it, but back then, it seemed like we were really far away from it,” he recalls.

He proposed the idea to the station, and then waited. A few months later, a fateful call came in. “They said their afternoon drive guy quit, and asked if I’d be into a full-time job. My next question was, ‘Does that mean I have to come in every day?’”

Back in Toronto, he spent his year off writing songs and recharging. “The solo thing just kind of happened. I had these songs and my new manager said, ‘Let’s record this stuff.’” That “stuff” turned into a self-titled, fivesong EP and launched a solo career that produced such hits as Go for Soda, Patio Lanterns, I am a Wild Party, and Rock n Roll Duty.

That’s a tall order for someone who is more accustomed to travelling across the country. “At the height of my musical career of gold and platinum records, I owned a Ford passenger van,” he says. “I understand the love of the panel van. I needed a van. Like your readers, I have tools of my trade and I need to carry those around.”

He still loves playing, especially if the show is outdoors, perhaps at a small town festival where he can feel the energy of the crowd. “My attitude about rock and roll has always been about customer service. When people ask, ‘What are you going to play tonight?’ I say, ‘I’ll play what people want to hear. They’re the ones who paid the dough.’”

That van, which had 425,000 km on it, was sold to a plumber in Midland, Ont. “He’s been driving around backwards trying to get it back towards zero,” laughs Mitchell.

Leave the playlist up to him and he has a few go-to tunes that generally make the show, though. “I love playing Rock n Roll Duty. I love playing Battle Scar, and That’s the Hold. I love playing stuff that I can stretch out on the guitar a little bit.”

Although he’s since transitioned to a car, he confesses to still having a soft spot for the panelled vehicles. “Now that I own a car, I find myself going by car lots looking at the vans. I’ll pull over and say, ‘Wow, that’s a really nice passenger van. I really dig that.’”

He’s also been known to stretch out on the guitar during his radio show, playing a bit of live music, and even recording a few music lessons for the Q107 website. “I never thought I would be giving guitar lessons for free. Somehow they talked me into that one,” he says with a chuckle. “This is for people to have fun. This is for the plumber out there who has a guitar leaning against his wall in the basement, who has always wanted to learn how to play a riff. I show them how to do it. Hopefully it is easy enough and fun, and it is free.”

Mitchell himself may have landed in the trades, if he didn’t manage to make his mark with the guitar.

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KIM THE PIPEFITTER? DID YOU KNOW When Kim Mitchell was growing up in Sarnia, Ont., his father was a pipefitter.

BIO Name: Kim Mitchell Age: 57 Profession: Radio announcer, musician and dad Family: Two boys, Jesse and Joshua Currently Resides In: Etobicoke, Ont.

KIM’S QUIPS “I think classic rock in general strikes a chord with your readers. We play 'boy bands for men.' Led Zepplin is a ‘boy band’ for men.” “I’m the typical artist; the couple of albums that didn’t sell that well are my favourites. There’s an album called Itch that I just absolutely love, and my last album, Ain’t Life Amazing. Those two records represent what I am all about as a musician.” “I get nervous every day at Q107. It’s performance based. I have to entertain people. Any type of creative person, I believe, is insecure in certain ways. I think we are all a little insecure and unsure of ourselves.” “Rod Stewart gave me a Juno. I got a ton of calls the next day from my then-wife’s friends. Not one of them congratulated me, they just wanted to know about Rod Stewart.” “Of the really big names that I’ve met, the Steven Tylers, Joe Perrys the Billy Gibbons, I’ve spoke with Jay Leno, I’ve spoke with Robert Plant, I’ve met Mick Jagger twice, Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar have been in my dressing room. I don’t mean to be name dropping...it’s just that all those people, for as complicated and intense as their lives are, they were all really genuine, and not pretentious.”

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here are a number of different ways to ensure the heating system in a building can provide an adequate supply of BTUs on the coldest day of the year, while also ensuring that the system is not oversized 90-some-odd per cent of the year. Depending on the specifics of the application, two options that can be looked at are the use of a single boiler with high turn-down ratios (5:1 and above), or the use of staged boilers in a multipleboiler setup.

BOILER CAPACITY VARIES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON

A Canadian heating season can be as many as 293 days: About 50% of the time you need 60% of the boiler capacity About 38% of the time you need 40% of the boiler capacity About 11% of the time you need 80% of the boiler capacity

You only need full boiler capacity less than 3% of the year!

Let me begin by stating that I am all in favour of using multiple boilers for meeting a heating load for any large building. Obviously, with my allegiance to the sale of boiler equipment, I would therefore consider myself somewhat biased in this regard, but it does not mean that I cannot give you some good food for thought.

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Now that we have that out of the way, what are the true implications of choosing one large modulating boiler versus a number of smaller multiple boilers?

As someone once told me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep an eye on your nickels and dimes, and the dollars will take care of themselves.â&#x20AC;?

It sounds like I am talking myself out of the boiler business, but in fact I am encouraging the use of more efficient and more environmentally-friendly equipment, which, by the way, is usually more expensive. So we may not be winning in the unit sales category, but we are certainly winning in the customer satisfaction category. And in many cases, that is what this is all about.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start by assuming that the smaller boilers in this first discussion are simply on-off type boilers, just to keep the costs down. And by putting aside the initial cost just for a moment, we can consider the firing capabilities of both options more clearly.

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Graph 1 shows the typical heat load distribution for an area experiencing 5,600 degree days per year. Breaking the chart down into five manageable segments is similiar to the results of using five boilers, one for each â&#x20AC;&#x153;load,â&#x20AC;? and the reasonable ability that this equipment arrangement has in matching the specific loads. Even closer would be the use of say 15 boilers or more, with each step meeting the requirements more precisely. Obviously this would be impractical to manage, not to mention costly to install. continued on page 70

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Yet a single modulating boiler with a typical turndown of 5:1 would also be capable of meeting the needs of this project with a capability of firing from 20 to 100 per cent. By replacing the five smaller boilers with this one boiler, we are essentially stagefiring this boiler in many more incremental steps than just the five in the first graph. So you can achieve a smoother level of response and an even better result. But before you go replacing every multiple boiler job with one modulating boiler, there will be many times that you may require multiple modulating boilers. If you have other seasonal loads, or if you are in a remote location with limited access to parts and service, you might want a couple of modulating boilers. If you are in the extreme north in a remote community, you would definitely want 100 per cent redundancy with a backup modulating boiler. So think at least two modulating boilers, and not just one, for most large applications, just to be sure you cover yourself on both ends.

THE MOVE TO MOD-CONS Once you factor in the initial cost of one larger boiler versus five smaller boilers, and add in the installation cost for the one, or for the five, you already have a pretty clear picture why the move is afoot to install more and more modulating equipment. Add in the special control requirements and it could be a clear winner. Just don’t forget to have a backup plan by making the order out for two modulating boilers (or more). Orders like those keep us boiler guys happy. JG

FINDING EVEN MORE EFFICIENCY Once we’ve decided on modulating equipment, we can start to tweak the system options to pick up crucial efficiency gains. If you take a look at Graph 2, you will see what happens when you turn down the firing rate on the modulating boiler. By lowering the firing rate, we increase the efficiency. These may not seem like large gains, but we are already in the realm of 90 per cent efficiency or so, so every point or two we can pick up by lowering the firing rate (not to mention the return water temperature, which is a topic for another day) can add up over the course of a typical heating season. And a smooth-running modulating boiler is like cruising down a country highway: No city traffic lights with starts and stops to think about, which represent less wear and tear on the equipment, just higher efficiencies and lower operating costs, and that’s something that your customer is going to appreciate.

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Wall-mounted condensing boiler The Vitodens 200 WB2B from Viessmann adjusts automatically to gas type and quality, requiring no fuel conversion kit. It has a 370,000 BTUH capacity. Up to four units can be combined in a multi-boiler installation. It also features multiple venting options up to 180 degrees and the company’s Vitotronic on-board control system.

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Joist space radiant heating system Designed to facilitate efficient installations when affixed to the underside of a suspended joist space floor, the Rauplate joist space heating system from Rehau features one pipe channel on each edge and a predrilled, single-plate design. The system is designed to grip pipe while reducing expansion noise in the joist space. It accommodates two runs of the company’s 1/2” pipe.

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The PSS primary/secondary control station from HPS Controls features one primary loop with pump, and the choice of one to four secondary zone pumps, within a 32 square-inch footprint. The station’s circuitry allows each zone to be set, supplying either high- or low-temperature output from a condensing boiler.

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A given volume of water can hold almost 3,500 times as much heat as the same volume of air.

Zone valves The Z-series line of zone valves from White-Rodgers are designed for two-way, straight-through positioning. The valves feature a one-piece, solid brass body with a raised ball seat and stainless steel return spring. They also sport a plastic cover to protect against moisture and a rotating ball valve for even wear of the ball surface.

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Boiler Featuring a heat exchanger constructed entirely of stainless steel, the DynaForce from Camus Hydronics is designed for hydronic and domestic hot water heating. It is available in natural gas or propane-fired models ranging in capacity from 300,000 to five million BTUH and has a 5:1 turndown ratio.

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Oil cooling via air, water or glycol is straight-forward. A heat exchanger is used to transfer heat from the oil to the cooling medium. Liquid injection requires liquid refrigerant to be injected from the high side of the system into the rotor chamber at a precise location within the compression process. This refrigerant evaporates as it absorbs heat from the oil. This method is very economical and easy to install, however, it is very important that the refrigerant oil is not over-diluted by the refrigerant. If that happens, lubrication and compression issues may arise. Thermosyphon oil cooling is certainly not new. Its use is actually quite common. Unlike the liquid injection method, thermosyphon cooling does not reduce compressor capacity, because the vapour formed during oil cooling does not enter the compressor. Instead, it returns to the condenser inlet. However, the cooler load must be considered during condenser selection.

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hoosing the right tool for the job will clear the line faster. It will also reduce your maintenance expenses from using the wrong tool at the wrong time, make your job easier, and make you more money.

By taking the time to answer a few questions about the blockage before you start the job, you can easily match the task to the appropriate tool But what tools are available, and what should you have on your truck?

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Closet Augers

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The best tool for clearing a clogged toilet is a closet auger. No other tool in your arsenal will go through the bowl as quickly and easily. The snake is flexible enough to get around tight bends. Consider a telescoping six-foot closet auger. It has three extra feet of cable hidden inside the tube. When you need it, the extra footage telescopes out to clear stoppages beyond the bowl, eliminating time consuming toilet removal. Urinal augers, specifically designed with the flexibility to get through urinals where other snakes canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, are also available.

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JET HOSE APPLICATION CHART Typical Applications

Hand-held Cable Machines The most popular tool in a plumberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truck is a hand-held drain cleaner. These are made to handle clogs in small drain lines, like sinks, basins, or laundry tubs, anything that is 1-1/4 to three inches in diameter. Older manual-style machines have been replaced with newer automatic feeds that get the cable into the line faster, and are easier to handle in cramped quarters, like those found under a sink. Stands for older machines, and small counter-top models, are also available. continued on page 80

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$2!). #,%!.).' # ON T Water Jets Water jets are ideal for clearing grease, sand, ice and other soft stoppages from drain lines. Water jets use a stream of high pressure water that hits the stoppage and flushes it away. The thrust of the nozzle drives the hose down the line for wall-to-wall pipe cleaning action. Portable water jets are not effective for clearing tree roots or retrieving objects from a line, however. Stick with cable machines when the job calls for cutting roots or retrieving debris.

Advantages of Drum Type Machines

Advantages of Sectional Machines

Completely self-contained.

Lighter weight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; machine and cables carried separately.

Cleaner operation with wet cables contained in drum.

Sectional cable corkscrews into pipe to more easily clear longer lines.

Easier operation with automatic feed.

Damaged cables will not stop a job. Sections can be coupled and uncoupled as needed.

Smaller electric jets typically offer a maximum of 1,500 psi at about two gallons per minute. Trying to get more pressure from an electric motor runs the risk of pulling too many amps and popping circuit breakers. If more pressure is needed, it is better to use a gas-powered jet. A gas-powered jet will provide twice the pressure and twice the flow rate of electric jets. This provides the thrust to pull the hose down long runs, the pressure to break up stubborn stoppages, and the water flow to flush them away. Gas jets can clear two- to four-inch indoor drain lines by using the portable reels that detach from the machine.

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s 7 ATER JETS s 7ATER R A M s $ R U M T YP E MA CH IN E S Drum-Type Drain Cleaning Machines Sectional Drain Cleaning Machines Sectional drain cleaners have the advantage of being lightweight. The cables are carried separately from the machine in sections ranging from 7-1/2 to 15 feet in length. There’s no need to carry the weight of 100 feet of cable when the job only calls for 50 feet. Once on the job, the cables are fed into the line, one section at a time, and coupled together as needed. The open coil design of the sectional cable helps corkscrew the cable down the line, making it easier to clear longer runs. And if a sectional cable is ever damaged, it can easily be uncoupled and replaced.

Drum-type machines have the advantage of being selfcontained, fast, and easy to operate. The entire length of cable is contained in one drum and can be transported in a single trip to the job site. Most machines come with large wheels, stair climbers and a truck loading wheel to make getting the machine to and from the job easier. A variable speed automatic feed, feeding at a rate of up to 20 feet per minute, can make it easier for the operator to get the cable to the clog quickly. It also helps to retract the cable more easily. There is a weight consideration to think about though. A 100-foot cable can weigh 100 pounds.

Water Ram The best tool for clearing a clogged or slow-draining tub is a water ram. Tubs often drain through drum traps that are very difficult to get through with a cable. A water ram uses a burst of compressed air to create a shock wave that follows the path of the water. This burst of air isn’t affected by tight bends and narrow lines, and it travels down the line and knocks out the stoppage without harming the pipes. Water rams also work well on trailer homes, which have drains that can be difficult to clear using cables because they have narrow drain lines with tight bends.

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Potable water circulators Featuring electronically commutated motor (ECM) technology designed to deliver instant hot water, ecocirc potable water recirculator pumps from Bell & Gossett require 10 watts of power. The pumps are available with a plug-in timer module designed to convert the pump to a timer- controlled unit.

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The Porcher Archive onepiece 4.8 litre per flush high efficiency toilet from American Standard features a three-inch flush valve and flapper designed to be chemical resistant. It has a rim height of 16-1/2”, an elongated bowl, and a 9-1/4" by 8-1/4" water surface area. Designed for a 12” rough-in, the toilet includes a slowclose toilet seat.

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Master tempering valve Powers HydroGuard XP MM430 and SH1430 master tempering valves from Watts are offered eight models, including two 2” valves with capacities in excess of 757 litres (200 gallons) per minute. Designed to be mounted in any position, the valves feature low flow control to 3.8 litres (one gallon) per minute, and allow for tight shut-off in the event of cold water failure.

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Screwless does not mean Faceless Introducing the revolutionary new 7030™ ABS Waste & Overflow System from OS&B™. Featuring a unique screwless design, our new Slide-on Faceplate is easier to install and is a perfect compliment to today’s popular modern and minimalist tub designs.

Features & Benefits - Compare • Slide-on Faceplate* = Easier toolless installation • Spin-on Tie Plate = No crossbars (can be snaked without removing tie-plate) • Self Clinging Gaskets = Easier installation • Angle Adapter = Addresses tub angle • Free SST™ = Strainer Setting Tool • Dependable OS&B™ Quality *Patent Pending

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Water bottle filler Designed to either replace or complement existing drinking fountains, Haws’ Hydration Station is a hands-free, sensor-operated water dispenser that hooks up to a municipal water line. Made of ABS plastic and 18 gauge, type 304 stainless steel, it uses a 9,463 litre (2,500 gallon) carbon-based filter, has a 1-1/4” O.D. tailpiece and requires 110 volts, 60Hz, and 0.1 amp draw when in use.

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Heat pump water heater The air-source HP-50 heat pump water heater from Rheem features an Energy Factor (EF) of 2.0 and has a storage capacity of 189 litres (50 gallons). Measuring 21” in diameter and 75.5” tall, the HP50 has 2.5”-thick, non-CFC foam insulation and hot-water, cold-water and condensate drain connections (all 3/4” NPT) on the side of the unit. It has a heat pump operating range between 4ºC and 49ºC.

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Citing sanitary reasons, section 409.2.2 of the U.S. Uniform Plumbing Code states that all toilets outside of the home should be the “open front type.” As a result, nearly all North American commercial toilets feature the split seat.

Video inspection system The Gen-Eye Spectra video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners features a 160 GB hard drive, DVD recorder, and 15” LCD monitor, along with a self-levelling colour camera. The stainless steel camera housing is 1.4” in diameter and carries 16 ultra-bright white LED lights, illuminating lines as large as 10” in diameter.

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he largest corporate building in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba Hydro Place also boasts one of the country’s biggest geothermal installations, as well as a lengthy check list of energy-efficient technology, including a uniquely designed in-ceiling hydronic heating and cooling system.

Built for sustainability and designed to LEED Platinum standards, the building has attracted a lot of international attention for its attention to every functional detail. An integral part of its success lies in its “extreme climate responsiveness” design that draws extensively on local passive energy sources. In addition, it has been designed to provide 100 per cent fresh air to occupants – a challenging goal accomplished through a number of innovative approaches to heating, ventilation and cooling.

Manitoba Hydro Place By the Numbers Address: 360 Portage Avenue Number of floors: 22 Project budget: $278 million Size: 64,591 sq. metres Height: 88.6 metres to the top of the building; 115 metres to the top of the solar chimney

The major heating and cooling system for Manitoba Hydro Place is exposed radiant concrete ceiling slabs. Dave Posthumus of The Derksen Group, the firm that provided equipment and design support for the mechanical systems, notes that the ceiling configuration stands apart from typical in-floor systems, for good reason.

Employees: 2,000+

The Players Architects: Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (design architects) Smith Carter Architects and Engineers Incorporated (executive architects) Energy and Climate: Transsolar Energietechnik GmbH Contractor: PCL Constructors Canada Mechanical Contractor: The Derksen Group

“The whole office tower has 18 inches of access floor for plumbing and fans, which would mean that heating and cooling would not reach the spaces,” he explains. He estimates that there are 700 fan coils under the floor feeding fresh air into the office spaces. “Since we couldn’t do a typical design, it was decided to install the [hydronic system] in the ceiling with manifolds and controls for zoning. It was a very unusual case,” he says. continued on page 86

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The entire system used 750,000 feet of piping installed in 300- to 400-foot loops. Depending on the size of the space, a two- to eight-loop manifold configuration was used. Slab and space sensors work together to maintain consistent temperatures throughout the building (21.5°C for winter slab temperatures, 20°C for summer).

SCALE At the heart of Manitoba Hydro Place’s heating and cooling system is a vast and complex closed-loop geothermal system that occupies an entire city block. The deep well system includes 280 boreholes, each six inches in diameter and 390 feet deep, 40 feet short of one of the city’s underground aquifers.

Warmed water is pumped through the flexible plastic pipes embedded in the concrete slabs, providing optimum thermal comfort, while reducing demand on fans for delivering heat. Water temperatures can be kept relatively low at about 28°C, which in turn allows for the efficient use of condensing boilers and/or natural heating sources, including the geothermal wells that underlie the structure.

These are interspersed between the building’s foundation piles and caissons and spaced approximately 15 feet apart. At those depths, ground temperatures remain relatively constant, ranging between 34 and 42°C, depending on the surface temperatures.

While most of the building’s radiant heating and cooling slabs are located in the office spaces, additional loops have been installed to add or subtract heat energy from the building’s buffer zones, such as the south atrium and the east/west double facades. This allows additional heating to be extracted for geothermal storage in the summer by running colder water into the south atrium’s exposed floor slab. In winter the additional heat can be used to maintain minimum temperatures of between 5°C and 6°C in the double facade, providing an excellent buffer between the office space and the -35°C air temperature outside.

Each borehole contains five-inch tubing filled with glycol encased in thermally enhanced grout. The glycol extracts heat from the building and returns it to the ground in summer. In winter, the system draws heat from the earth to warm the radiant slabs. The geothermal-conditioned glycol passes through a complex series of heat pumps and exchangers designed to maximize efficiency. Currently the geothermal installation provides 60 per cent of the heating requirements. (Heating loads are higher than cooling loads in Winnipeg.) Highly energy-efficient modulating condensing boilers provide the balance during the coldest months, while three chillers deliver extra cooling for high-demand areas, such as the data centre.

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Manitoba Hydro Place has been a benchmark in energy efficiency and the integrated design process developed by Natural Resources Canada. Recently it won the Best Tall Building in the Americas award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

• The triangular shape maximizes the building’s exposure to the sun while minimizing its exposure to the cold north winds.

While its energy efficiency targets were to reduce energy consumption by 60 per cent over the Model National Energy Code of Canada, it has managed to exceed that goal. Overall, its energy usage of 90 kwh/m2 per year ranks 65 per cent below the code’s 300 kwh/m2. A typical Canadian commercial building uses 500 kwh/m2. Planners continue to focus on increasing its already impressive LEED points total. Posthumus notes that among other initiatives, a water collection and selfwatering system have been added for the green roof.

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• A double-curtain wall system on the east and west facades creates energy-efficient and naturally ventilated buffer zones between the interior and the outside elements. • Fresh air in the south atrium is warmed to 20°C by the sun in winter. Natural ventilation cools the south atrium in summer, reducing the need for forced air mechanical ventilation systems. • The building is supplied with 100 per cent fresh air year-round through the use of operable windows on the interior curtain wall and exterior wall vents.

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Smith Cast Iron Boilers are known for their rugged reliability, operating efﬁciencies and longevity. From small residential boilers to the large cast iron commercial boilers, Smith Cast Iron Boilers has the equipment to ﬁt nearly every application.

Hydrotherm’s h ’ KN KN-Series S i of condensing cast iron boilers are truly unique. They may just be the biggest breakthrough in heating technology since ﬁre itself. Think that’s an overstatement? Consider this…the KN-Series combines high efﬁciency (up to 99%) and the small footprint of modern low mass boilers with the long life and reliability of cast iron boilers. As well as full modulation, direct vent, ease of installation and quiet dependable operation.

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www.smithboiler.com RBI offers the most complete line of copper finned tube boiler and water heaters available today. Models are available to fit every application from gas-fired atmospheric to sealed combustion ultra high efficiency condensing units ranging from 100 MBH to 4000 MBH. RBI units are specifically designed to be user-friendly on both the installation and service side of the application. All units are proudly manufactured in Mississauga, Ontario Canada.

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Bring central air conditioning to any home or office without sacrificing architectural integrity. Its unique 2" flexible ducting system allows installation in unconventional spacing even with no existing ductwork. A complete heating, cooling and IAQ solution.

Beacon-Morris eacon Morris is the originator and world’s leading producer of hydronic kick-space heaters. The perfect solution for kitchens and baths where space is a concern.

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CMX/CIPHEX: Innovations in Toronto Canada’s air conditioning, heating, hearth, plumbing, piping, refrigeration and ventilation industries return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to offer “Innovations. Opportunities. Solutions.” at the CMX/CIPHEX trade show. The country’s largest exhibition for our industry kicks off March 25 and runs through March 27, featuring 13,000 industry professionals and potential customers, more than 500 exhibits, and 30 seminars highlighting new technologies, industry trends and more. An impressive line-up of speakers and presenters will be on hand to provide tips and help you sharpen your skills. Among them will be CIPH technical advisor Raman Chauhan, who will provide an update on plumbing code changes and hydronic heating installation. HRAI SkillTech instructor John Harris will discuss the details of moisture movement, while Randy Palach tackles geothermal applications for the residential and commercial sectors. Arnold Knapp will explain the role copper plays in renewable energy applications and Robert Bean will discuss the inspection of hydronic heating systems. Mechanical Business contributors are also getting in on the act. Don’t miss regular columnist Gord Cooke as he presents two sessions, the first covering IAQ and the second looking at high performance HVAC. Meanwhile, MB contributor Carol Fey will help make complex controls simple by explaining the “quick and basic” approach. Of course, our favourite part of the show is the chance to meet you, our readers. Be sure to swing by the Mechanical Business booth, number N14/N15.

See you there!

Show Hours Thursday March 25th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday, March 26th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Booth N14, N15 Register at: www.cmxciphexshow.com

What: CMX/CIPHEX 2010 Theme: Innovations. Opportunities. Solutions. Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building Who should attend: Everyone in Canada’s mechanical contracting sector. (Hey, that’s you!) Why: To learn about new regulations, trends and products, and discuss your trade with peers and colleagues.

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Presenter Plumbing Code Changes: Installing Hydronic Heating; Defining Mechanically Vented Appliances Time & Place: Thursday, March 25, 10:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Room 201F Description: Get the straight facts on upcoming changes to the National Plumbing Code. Included will be highlights about updates to CSA B214, the Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems, and important information about changes to the definition of mechanically vented appliances.

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Allpriser ...............................................1434 Alltemp Products .................................1225 Alpha Controls .......................................223 Alsons ...................................................1219 Alumavent ..............................................944 American Standard Brands ................1619 American Technical .............................1419 Amerispec ............................................1736 Amtrol .....................................................424 Andre HVAC ........................................2020 Andy Baumen Associates ...................1709 Anvil ......................................................1814 Applied Comfort Products .................1413 Aris Building Technologies ...................816 Arkema ................................................1122 Armco Agencies - Caroma/Aquatic ..2115 Armstrong .............................................731 Arzel Zoning Technology ....................1811 ASHRAE ................................................N13 Aspen ...................................................2013 Atmosphere .........................................1007 Axiom Industries ....................................535 B&B Trade Distribution .........................119 Bacharach ............................................1741 Belanger UPT .........................................716 Belimo ..................................................2325 Bibby-Ste-Croix ...................................1935 Bitzer ....................................................2123 BMI .........................................................819 BNP Media .............................................937

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Compco Industries ................................323 Conbraco/Apollo Valves .....................1321 Continental Fan ...................................1106 Continental Fireplaces ........................1438 Contrac .................................................2238 Contractor Support System .................537 Cozy/Louisville Tin & Stove ...............918 CPI Industry ............................................534 CPS Products .........................................543 Creatherm ..............................................315 CSA .......................................................1234 C-Tech-I ................................................2240 CTM ........................................................225 CTS Cargo .............................................734 Custom Coils .........................................935 CWQA ..................................................2113 Dafco Filtration Group ..........................741 Dahl Brothers .......................................1914 Danfoss ................................................1840 Data-Basics ..........................................1923 Dayus Register & Grille ........................814 De Dietrich Boiler ..................................531 Dectron ................................................1807 Deflecto ................................................1213 Delany Flush Valves ...............................623 Delhi Industries ....................................2530 Delta Faucet .......................................1219 Delta T Components ..........................2330 Direct Energy .........................................231 Diversitech Corporation .......................915

Carol Fey Technical trainer and Mechanical Business contributor

Presenter Making Complex Controls Simple: The Quick and Basic Approach Time & Place: Friday, March 26, 1:30 p.m. – Room 202B Description: Designed to take the confusion out of electrical control wiring for hydronic systems, this session is especially suited to business owners and supervisors looking to pass on what they know to the next generation of technicians. Even the most sophisticated controls are simply combinations of the three basic controls – power supplies, switches and loads.

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• Efficiency 83.9% • Tested to EPA standard • Surpasses EPA standard • Replaceable 7” Stainless Steel Stack Assembly

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Coleman HVAC products, with a full lineup including:

Echelon Furnace Highest Efficient Gas Furnace in Canada with up to 98% efficiency:

• Fully modulating in 100 stages for the ultimate in home comfort

• Multi position for any application • Only 33" high

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Myers .......................................................................................831 Fairview Fittings .............................................................................812 Fantech ........................................................................................1431 Farmbro ..........................................................................................625 Fernco Connectors ......................................................................1535 Fernox - Hydronic Agencies .........................................................437 Flame Gard ....................................................................................623 Flexmaster & Z-Flex .......................................................................715 Flo Fab ..........................................................................................2212 Flow Sales .............................................................................1634/418 Fluke Electronics ..........................................................................1837 Forbest Products .........................................................................1939 Fred J. Taylor ..................................................................................930 Freeze Co. Systems .......................................................................630 Fresh Aire – UV ..............................................................................932 Fuelmaster Div. Pendell Boiler ...................................................1417 Fujitsu General America ...........................................................1035 Fulton Boiler Works .....................................................................1931 G.F. Thompson ...............................................................................325 Gasmaster Industries .....................................................................641 General Pipe Cleaners ..............................................................2207 Geoflex Systems ............................................................................720 Geosmart Energy .........................................................................1445 Giant Factories .............................................................................1118 Globe Union ...................................................................................730 Goodman ...........................................................................2019/2035 Goodway Technologies ..............................................................1739 Gordon R. Williams .....................................................................2425 Gorski Plener & Assoc. ..................................................................707 Granby Industries ..........................................................................416 Green Turtle Technologies ................................................................5 Gripple ............................................................................................813 Grundfos ........................................................................................506 GSW/John Wood ........................................................................1113

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Johnson Controls .......................................................................1031 Jonas Software ...........................................................................1422 Judo Water Treatment ...............................................................2041 Jumo Process Control ...............................................................1934 Kanex Telescopic Sleeves .........................................................2318 KCS ................................................................................................939 Keeprite Refrigeration ...............................................................1523 Kele ...............................................................................................817 Kerr Heating Products ...............................................................1639 Kooljet Refrigeration .................................................................2037 L.M. Temperature Control .........................................................2111 L.S. Bilodeau .................................................................................317 Lennox Industries .........................................................................339 Lenox ...........................................................................................2039 Leonard Valve ...............................................................................810 LG Electronics ...........................................................................2131 Liberty Pumps ...............................................................................624 Liftsafe ...........................................................................................722 Little Giant/Franklin Electric ......................................................1242 Lochinvar ......................................................................................210 Low Energy Systems ....................................................................711 Lucas-Milhaupt/Handy & Harman ............................................1140 Lyncar Products ........................................................................1925 Lyons Industries ..........................................................................1636 M.A. Stewart & Sons ..................................................................1441 Maax Bath ...................................................................................2130 Madok Manufacturing .............................................................1821 Mag Tool .......................................................................................906 Mainline Backflow Products ......................................................1045 Manuflow ......................................................................................304 Marathon ......................................................................................919

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Mestek RBI/Hydrotherm ....................410 Mifab ....................................................1017 Mirolin Industries .................................1543 Mits Airconditioning ..................1822/2220 Mitsubishi Electric Sales ...................1823 Miura North America ..........................1019 Moen ....................................................1631 Multicam ..............................................2431 Napoleon ............................................2143 NRCan ....................................................613 Navien America .........................................6 NCI Marketing .....................................1817 Neo Valves ...........................................2422 Neptronic .............................................2239

Rising to the Challenge

Gord Cooke President, Air Solutions Inc. and Mechanical Business columnist

Presenter Indoor Air Quality: Challenges and Opportunities Time & Place: Thursday, March 25, 1:30 p.m. – Room 202B Description: This session will cover the basics of indoor air quality in residential buildings. It will include the importance of moisture control, potential pollutants and their effects on occupants, strategies for controlling and improving IAQ and how to avoid potential risks. As well, it will identify new opportunities for marketing HVAC services for healthier homes. High Performance HVAC for High Performance Buildings Time & Place: Friday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. – Room 202D Description: An overview of high performance and green housing programs leads into an outline of the risks, opportunities and specifications for HVAC contractors and manufacturers in applying their systems to high performance houses.

The HCFC phase-out is now underway and Arkema is leading the transition with next-generation refrigerants Forane® 407A, 407C and 427A. With solutions for OEM and existing equipment the Forane® team is rising to meet any challenge – especially yours.

Visit us at CMX 2010 Booth #1122

Arkema Canada Inc. 1100 Burloak Drive, Suite 107, Burlington, ON L7L 6B2

www.arkema.ca For more information call 905-331-5500 or 1-800-567-5726 www.forane-na.com

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Piping Technology And Products ........308 Plasma Automation .............................1743 Plumbing & HVAC ..................................N3 Port-A-Cool ............................................221 PowerMate .............................................841 Pre-Apprenticeship Training Inst. ............8 Preston Phipps .......................................204 Price Pfister ..........................................1640 Pro Kontrol ...........................................1312 Quatrosense Environmental ...............2110 Quickpen ..............................................1323 Quiet Breeze ..........................................736 R.W. Beckett ..........................................913 Raptor Cutting Tools ...........................2320 Ratech Electronics ...............................2525 Redmond Williams ..............................1531 Reed Manufacturing .........................2024 Refco Manufacturing ...........................1420 RefPlus/Thermoplus ............................2407 Refrigerant Services ..........................1808 Refrigeration Kool-Air .........................2139 Reliable Controls Corporation ...........1645 Reliable Pricing System ......................1341 Retail Energy Control Systems .............538 Reverso Manufacturing .........................738 Reversomatic .........................................737 Rheem Manufacturing ......................1907 Riello Burners .........................................423 Roth Industries .......................................420

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Meet the Flowrite Actuator that does the job of two. Eliminate dual-motor headaches, simplify assembly, and reduce maintenance with the power and simplicity of just one Siemens Flowrite Actuator.

½” to 6” spring return range with Electro-Hydraulic Technology provides up to 1000 lbs. of force Easy-to-use manual override hand-operated control with visual indicator Maintenance free, direct-coupled design with virtually no internal moving parts New! High Pressure, 200 psi Close-off Assemblies for high-rise buildings Actuator can also be retrofitted to existing valves in-line with Siemens Universal Valve Retrofit Kits Visit www.yorkland.net for more details and to place an order for your next retrofit project!

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Presenter Moisture Movement: Pyschrometrics 101 Time & Place: Friday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. – Room 202B Description: This program will prepare attendees to diagnose simple moisture problems through the use of the psychrometric chart and gain insight on avoiding moisture problems stemming from well intentioned building envelope upgrades. Case studies and photographs will reinforce the theory and highlight why this understanding is crucial in both new construction and older homes. • Learn how to predict/troubleshoot moisture problems in the building envelope. • Develop sufficient understanding to communicate basic theory and refute the common misunderstandings to clients and regulators.

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Tandem Chillers ...................................1815 Target Metal Products ..........................931 Taylor Pipe Supports ...........................2235 Technical Sales ....................................2314 Tecvalco ................................................1238 Tekmar Control Systems ...................1930 Temp-Mizer ............................................330 Test Products .........................................917 Testo .......................................................414 The Clean Boot ...................................2214 The HVAC Warehouse ........................2012 Thermadyne - TurboTorch ..................645 Thermaflex ...........................................1112 Thermo 2000 ..........................................914 Thermo Manufacturing .....................1008 Thermolec ............................................1423 Thermoplus Air ....................................2407 Thermotek ............................................2321 Tools That Rock ...................................2022 Trackem ..................................................321 Trane .....................................................1131 Trans Continental Equipment ..............540 Triange Tube ........................................1931 TS Technical College ..........................2312 TTI/Milwaukee Tools ...........................2315 Tuyaux Logard .......................................815 UEI ..........................................................811 UEI Financial ........................................1316 Union Gas ............................................2319 Universal Electric Motors ....................1738 Uniweld Products ..................................821 Uponor .................................................1537

Urecon ..................................................1014 Vaisala ...................................................2322 Vanee Ventilation ................................1331 Vanteriors .............................................2225 Vaughn Thermal ....................................634 Venmar Ventilation ..............................1331 Ventex .....................................................845 Veris Industries ....................................1838 Vicon .....................................................1743 Victaulic ...............................................1424 Viega ......................................................743 Viessmann .............................................507 Vision Parts & Accessories ...................623 Vortens .................................................1634 W&F Manufacturing ............................2218 Waltec ..................................................1219 Waterboss ..............................................320 WaterGroup ...........................................701 Waterline Products ................................940 Watts Water Tech ................................607 Weil-McLain ..........................................425 Wesmech Technical Sales ...................1039 Westway Machinery ............................1743 Wheeler-Rex ........................................2211 Williams Furnace .................................1421 Wilo ......................................................1901 Winkler ...................................................637 WMJ Walsh Agency ............................1940 Wolverine Joining Technologies ........2011 Wolverine Tube ..................................1038 Woodford ............................................2106 WWG Totaline .......................................943

Yorkland Controls ..............................1025 ZCL Composites ....................................407 Ziehl-Abegg .........................................1943 Zonefirst ...............................................1713 Zurn ........................................................807

Arnold Knapp Consultant, Canadian Copper and Brass Development Association

Presenter The Role of Copper in Renewable Energy Applications for ICI Projects Time & Place: Friday March 26, 3:30 p.m. – Room 201F Description: A look at new applications for copper in solar thermal collectors, drain water heat recovery units, direct exchange geothermal units and variant refrigerant flow heating-cooling systems.

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183 Products in Profile A Trade Show in Print!

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• Compact wall hung gas boiler for both hydronic heating and instantaneous D.H.W. production • Outputs 135,000 BTUH • Non-condensing wall hung combination boiler with up to 85% efficiency • Fully modulating • Built-in circulator, expansion tank and air eliminator • Combi provides heating and DHW

Planet Dewy 60 BFR • Condensing wall hung heating boiler with up to 97% efficiency • Outputs 210,000 BTUH • Full gas/air modulation • Built-in circulator and air eliminator • Can be installed in a cascade design up to 6 boilers (1.2 MBtu/hr)

Planet Dewy 30/50 • Condensing wall hung boiler with up to 97% efficiency • Outputs 109,000 BTUH • Combi provides heating and DHW • Built-in circulator, expansion tank and air eliminator • 50-litre, built in double-coil stainless steel DHW storage tank • DHW re-circulation ready

Murelle 30 HE • Condensing wall hung boiler with up to 98% efficiency • Outputs 109,000 BTUH • Built-in circulator, expansion tank and air eliminator • Intelligent microprocessor, solar ready • Full gas/air modulation • Combi provides heating and DHW

Planet Dewy 30 BFT • Condensing wall hung boiler with up to 97% efficiency • Outputs 109,000 BTUH • Full gas/air modulation • Built-in circulator, expansion tank, and air eliminator • Ideal for radiant and snow melt applications • Built-in 3-way valve

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Products in Profile WILO Stratos • Up to 80% energy savings • 8 models to choose from ranging from 3’ - 40’ feet of fead and 0 – 240 USGPM • Can be used in both heating and chilled water applications, with temperatures ranging from -10C to 110C • Infra-red capable: The optional WILO IR module enables the end user effortless diagnostics and analysis • Field adjustable to operate in the following modes: ৫PV, ৫PC, ৫PT (৫PT is ideal for use in condensing boiler applications)

WILO Stratos ECO • Up to 80% energy savings • ECM technology based smart pump • Automatically adjusts to system demands • Eliminates over pumping and noisy zones • Available in cast iron and bronze

WILO Top Z • NSF/ANSI 61 lead-free bronze • Flows from 0-285 USGPM and heads from 0-40’ • Automatically vented • Ultra Quiet – 48db max • Designed specifically for DHW applications

WILO Z15 • ESF/ANSI 61 lead-free bronze • Flows from 0-2 USGPM and heads 0-5’ • Energy saving design • Optional timer • Designed specifically for DHW applications

WILO Booster Series • Water supply, irrigation, HVAC and industrial applications • Compact fully factory assembled, wired and tested CUL / UL packages • Most efficient vertical multi-stage pumps with replaceable seal cartridge • Stainless steel pumps and headers for potable water • Variable speed comfort controller with BMS options and user-friendly touch screen interface

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Products in Profile CPG Light Commercial • Outstanding warranty protection • Heat exchanger 20-year limited warranty, 5-year parts limited warranty • 7½ -10 tons, up to 11.5 EER/ 80% AFUE performance • 3 Ph., 575 & 208 v. • Aluminized-steel tubular heat exchanger

New DSXC18 Air Conditioner • Up to 18 SEER performance • ComfortNet™ communications system compatible • Two-stage Copeland® UltraTech scroll compressor • R-410A chlorine-free refrigerant • Expanded ComfortAlert diagnostics built-in

New DSZC18 Heat Pump • Up to 18 SEER/9.5 HSPF performance • ComfortNet™ communications system compatible • Two-stage Copeland® UltraTech scroll compressor • Factory-installed filter dryer • Two-Speed quiet condenser fan motor

GDMH900 Whole-House HEPA Air Cleaner • Carbon pre-filter protects the HEPA filter while removing odours, lint, hair and larger particles • Long-life, up to 99.97% HEPA media filter removes particles 0.3 micron (1/84,000 of an inch) and larger • Two UVC germicidal lights enclosed in an anodized UV reflector to intensify UV rays • UVC light and CinQuartz® Photo-Catalytic Oxidation (PCO) filter decompose organic materials into basic molecules such as H2O & CO2

ComfortNet™ Communicating Control System • Automatic system configuration ensures system is working at its maximum efficiency • Exclusive “Call for Service” diagnostic indicator • Simplified low-voltage wiring verifies installation accuracy • Large, 12 square-inch display with extra-large touch keys • Simplified dual-fuel compatibility without the need for extra controls

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Products in Profile OneFlow Scale Control System • Virtually maintenance-free • Prevents scale by transforming dissolved hardness minerals into harmless, microscopic crystal particles • Uses “green” technology requiring no backwashing, no salt, and no electricity • Systems available in many connection sizes to meet flow rates from 0.5 to 450 gpm or more • Models available in cartridge and tank style housings for commercial applications on both cold and hot water lines

BLÜCHER Drainage Systems • Drainage solutions for bathrooms, utility rooms, and basements in housing units • Also provides solutions for hospitals, schools, restaurants, and fitness centres • Perfect for large industrial facilities in the food and pharmaceutical industries • Hygienic solutions and sustainability offered by stainless steel drainage products • Classic and aesthetic design

HydroGuard XP models MM430 and SH1430 • Eight newly engineered valves, including two 2” valves with capacities in excess of 200 gpm • Mounted in any position, housed in cabinets, or assembled and tested as supply fixtures or multi-valve stations • Industry-leading low flow control, as low as 1.0 gpm on the largest sizes • Feature Powers’ paraffin-based Advanced Thermal Actuation technology • All valves listed to ASSE 1017 and CSA B125

Residential Boiler Fill Fitting • Innovative, one-piece brass service and isolation valve • Features unique three-way ball valve, drain port, pressure gauge, and standard ½” NPT connections • Eliminates up to 11 field assembled joints, simplifies service, and saves time on installations • Suitable for almost any hydronic heating system • All-brass construction and virgin PTFE valve seat ensure smooth operation and durability

Silver Eagle Backflow Prevention • 70% lighter than traditional designs • Most compact design in the industry • Entire valve body and quick access sleeve manufactured from 300 Series Stainless Steel • Approved with gate valves or UL/FM butterfly • Approved for horizontal, vertical or "N" patterns, 957 also available in "Z" pattern

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Synergy3D Series

New TurboTorch Nitrogen Purge Kit

• Provides energy savings on your heating and cooling costs and hot water for radiant floor heat • Perfect for small zones like bathrooms kitchens, or in larger zones like the basement floor • No other gas furnace, air conditioner or heat pump comes close to Synergy3D's efficiency • WaterFurnace Synergy3D does it all, using environmentally friendly R410A refrigerant, dual capacity scroll compressors, and geothermal technology

• Ideal kit for HVAC and refrigeration installers & service technicians • Provides all tools needed for purging HVAC & refrigeration lines • Also provides tools for leak testing, flushing drainage lines, cleaning coils and components and even inflating tires • Kit contains nitrogen regulator, Turbo Tornado Tip, two cone plugs, needle tip, CO2 adaptor, two charge hoses, blow gun & tire chuck

Envision NSW Series Water-to-Water • Can reduce water heating costs by as much

as 60% per year • Provides luxurious comfort throughout the room from head to toe • Exceptional efficiency benefits homes with large demands for domestic or potable water heating • Keeps sidewalks or driveways free of ice and snow during the cold winter months • WaterFurnace NSW Water-to-Water units can also be utilized to heat water for pools and spas

Versatec Ultra Series • Represents a significant improvement in the commercial water source heat pump • Features high efficiency with industry leading standard options in a compact cabinet • Suitable for both retrofit and new construction applications • Designed to provide optimum performance and flexibility in both water loop and geothermal applications • WaterFurnace Versatec Ultra has Energy Star rating and exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 efficiencies using R410A refrigerant

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Deluxe Portable Torch Kit • A “must have” have for the plumbing and HVAC professional • Contained in a compact tool bag, complete kit is designed to hold two 14.1 oz Map/Pro or propane cylinders (sold separately) along with all the tools needed for soldering and brazing • Features durable, lightweight tool bag with plenty of tool pockets, shoulder strap and a metal sleeve • Also has storage for hot tip, self-light PL-3T tip, torch handle, STK-R regulator, 12’ hose and a new hose clamp for convenient storage • Bonus items include a self-lighting PL-4T tip, a PL812 heat shield and a 1lb. roll of VIPER SX solder

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Products in Profile LG PTAC Models • Features environmentally friendly R410A refrigerant • Ultra quiet operation • Digital Control for accuracy • Energy Saver mode function for high efficiency • GoldFin™ Anti-Corrosion Treatment to extend operating life

LG Art Cool™ System • Slim, contemporary design • Customizable with your own artwork and photography • Neo Plasma Air Purifying system for excellent indoor air quality • Environmentally friendly R-410A refrigerant • Chaos Swing system for more natural air flow

LG Mini-Split High Efficiency Single-Zone AC • Utilizes same duct-free technology as LG Art Cool units • Streamlined, low-profile design • Environmentally friendly R-410A refrigerant • Chaos Swing system for more natural air flow

LG Multi V System • Easy installation • Incredible efficiency • Reduces equipment costs, pipe fittings and labour • Contributes to a quiet, comfortable and energy efficient building

LG Flex-Multi AC Systems • Flexible multi-split zone system with more power, up to 42, 000 BTUs • Cool up to 4 rooms on a single unit • Economical installation, no expensive ductwork • Inverter technology enables SEER ratings up to 19.1 • Room-by-room temperature controls allow for flexible temperature management

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• Eliminates bath waste misalignment problems • No need for offset fittings • Perfect for tight locations, even around joists or on slab foundations • No more time-consuming juryrigged angles • Drastically cuts time and labor costs while assuring leak-free installation

• 3 inlets (toilet, shower/bath and sink) • Pre-assembled with all check valves included • New sound dampening technology keeps noise below 35 dB (equivalent to background noise) • Pumping distance of up to 15' vertically, 150' horizontally, or a combination thereof • 2-year warranty

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• The painless way to a new drain • Specify Watco up front, then upgrade to a new finish or repair damaged chrome in seconds • No plumbing, no need to remove drain's strainer body • 14 designer finishes available

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• Two 1 HP grinder pumps • Completely pre-assembled • Five inlets that can be sized at 4" or 1-1/2 " (coupling provided) • Pumping distance of up to 36' vertically, 328' horizontally, or a combination thereof • Onboard visual LED alarm

• Replaces virtually any existing tub drain • No tools, no need to remove strainer body • A sparkling new drain in minutes • Ideal for remodels and retrofitting

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• 2 inlets (toilet and sink) • Pre-assembled with all check valves included • New sound dampening technology keeps noise below 35 dB (equivalent to background noise) • Pumping distance of up to 12' vertically, 120' horizontally, or a combination thereof • 2-year warranty

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Hot/cold commercial potable water piping Certified to CSA B137.6, meets 25/50 Flame and Smoke as per ULC S102.2 Suitable for high-rise, low rise or plenums Large inside diameter, similar to copper Sizes ½” through 3”, SDR 11 thickness

System XFR®/System 15® • • • • •

Commercial Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) piping System 15 for low rise and underground (1-1/2” – 24”) System XFR for high rise or plenums (1-1/2” – 12”) Easy to install, corrosion resistant Complete package available including firestops and cements

System 636® • • • • •

Flue Gas vent piping for venting of gas-fired heating appliances Certified to ULC S636 as Class IIA and IIB systems PVC certified to 65°C, CPVC certified to 90°C Complete package including pipe, fittings, termination kits, cements New certified fittings constantly being added

BlazeMaster® • CPVC fire protection sprinkler piping • Made to SDR 13.5 thickness, IPS outside diameter • High flow capacity (C = 150) versus that of steel • Easy to install, complete line of fittings • Installation instruction and code approvals assistance available from IPEX

Xirtec® Industrial • • • • •

Full line of PVF systems from PVC, CPVC, PP and ABS materials Pipe available up to 24” for Xirtec PVC, 16” for Corzan CPVC Enfield and Plenumline corrosive waste systems Premium quality ball, butterfly, diaphragm valves IPEX is one-source supply of pipe, fittings, valves and cements

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System 9RLS

Retrofitting Solution (427A)

• 9,000 BTU wall mounted mini-split heat pump • 26-SEER, 12-HSPF cuts down on utility bills • ENERGY STAR® Qualified • Qualifies for Federal Tax Credit of up to $1,500 • Features both an Apple-Catechin Filter and an Ion Deodorizing Filter

• Similar performance to HCFC-22 • No equipment change necessary • Works well with residual mineral oil or AB • Broad range of low, medium, and high temperature applications • Low global warming potential

System 12RLS • 12,000 BTU wall mounted mini-split heat pump • 25-SEER, 12-HSPF cuts down on utility bills • ENERGY STAR® Qualified • Qualifies for Federal Tax Credit of up to $1,500 • Features both an Apple-Catechin Filter and an Ion Deodorizing Filter

System 15RLQ • 15,000 BTU wall mounted mini-split heat pump • 20-SEER, 10-HSPF cuts down on utility bills • ENERGY STAR® Qualified • Qualifies for Federal Tax Credit of up to $1,500 • Features an IAQ Plasma Filter

Lower Refrigeration Retrofits (407A) • Closely matches the cooling capacity and flow rates of R-22 at lower refrigeration temperatures • Well suited as a retrofit for R-22 in supermarket and food storage applications • Energy efficient retrofit option for refrigeration applications • Zero ozone depletion potential

Multi-Zone System Replacement Solution (410A)

• Combine up to 4 indoor units to 1 outdoor unit • Individual Zone Control: Each indoor unit can be operated independently • Choose the style indoor unit that best fits your needs – wall mounted, cassette or concealed ceiling • Each indoor unit style is offered in 9,000, 12,000 and 18,000 BTU • Create 110 different combinations of systems

• 50/50 blend of HFC-32 and HFC-125 • Accepted by most air-conditioning OEMs for new AC systems • Higher refrigerating capacity and pressures than R-22 • Zero ozone depletion potential

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RBI Futera III Copper Finned Boilers & Water Heaters • Near condensing high efficiency up to 88% • Full modulation burner 4:1 • HeatNet integrated boiler management system control • 500 – 1999 MBH • Sealed combustion – direct vent

RBI Fusion Copper Finned Boilers & Water Heaters • Fully condensing high efficiency up to 99% at full input • Full modulation 4:1 • HeatNet integrated boiler management system control • 500 – 1999 MBH • Symmetric air/fuel coupling

Smith Cast Iron Boilers – Series 28 HE RTS • Up to 85.8% thermal efficiency • Sectional cast iron wet base design • RTS – Return temperature stabilizer system to prevent thermal shock • 931 – 4622 MBH • Forced draft firing – oil, gas or dual fuel (gas & oil)

SpacePak – Small Duct High Velocity Central Heating & Cooling • Flexible 2” ducts – virtually invisible • 30% more humidity removal than conventional systems • “Zoning” capable – up to 3 zones per system • PurePak air filtration system – Improved IAQ • Uniform conditioned air distribution through aspiration principle

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Products in Profile Astro Express – Residential Hot Water Delivery System • Provides instant hot water at the tap when you need it • Saves a typical family of four up to 44,000 litres of water per year • Easy installation in any home using existing piping, no third line for recirculation required • Perfect for remodelling with low-flow fixtures where the delivery time for hot water can double due to the restricted flow • Increased contractor profitability by upgrading a typical water heater replacement

ARMflo CBV - Circuit Balancing Valves • Enable HVAC system balancing for optimum efficiency, performance, & occupant comfort • Wide range of models from 1/2" to 12", with various system connections • High precision adjustment and superior flow measurement accuracy • Meet commissioning specification accuracy requirements when throttled • Innovative fixed orifice solutions speed adjustment up to 50% faster

Astro Series - Wet Rotor Circulators • Whisper quiet operation for residential, hospital, and library applications • Completely maintenance free, no oiling required ever • Wide range of models to suit system connections and applications • 3 speed models enable performance selection on-site • Hot Water Recirculation models include line cord, timer, and aquastat options

E-Series - Energy Efficient Circulators • Perfect solution for heating, cooling, and hot water re-circulation • Saves up to 40% of the energy used by other models • Compact size enables use in tight spaces • Maintenance-free, no oiling required • Easy servicing with one mechanical seal for all models

Flex Flange • The rotating flange minimizes issues with awkward and tight installations, providing maximum flexibility • Saves time by eliminating the need to drain the system for repairs • Incorporates a built in check valve with minimal pressure drop to reduce system costs while improving system efficiency • Works with a broad range of Astro, E Series and S&H Series for 1/2” to 1½” pipe connections

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Products in Profile tN2 House Controls 400 – 402 • Full featured water temperature control for radiant heating systems • Save energy with lower water temperatures provided by outdoor reset and indoor feedback • Control one on/off or modulating boiler plus DHW, setpoint and four zones • Pre-programmed for common applications • Automatic boiler differential and zone synchronization reduce boiler cycling

tekmarNet® Communicating Thermostats 527 – 530 • • • • •

Simple temperature adjustment Conserve energy when heat gain from the sun or appliances is detected Display indoor and outdoor temperatures on one large, backlit screen Easily replace older thermostats using two-conductor wire Models for heat, heat/cool and floor warming applications

tN2 Wiring Centers 313 – 314 • • • •

Expand zone capacity by four zones Compact enclosure for easy mechanical room or remote manifold installation Provide power and communication to tekmarNet® Thermostats External demand input allows for calls for heat from external devices

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Set back all tekmarNet® Thermostats from a central location Control up to four unique schedules Two or Four Events 5-1-1, 5-2, 7 Day or 24 hr Schedule

tN4 User Switch 479 • Switch between Occupied, Unoccupied & Away temperatures with the touch of one button • Pre-programmed for quick set up • Green backlight provides current system status

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Flexstat

Two-Stage Infra-Red Heating System • Independently tested and proven to increase energy savings (ASHRAE #4643) • The HL-2 uses “low-fire” for moderately cold days and “high-fire” for only those really cold winter days • Input range from 65,000 to 200,000 btu/h • Commercial/industrial indoor and outdoor use • Manufactured by Canada’s leader in infra-red technology for over 40 years

Single Input Infra-Red Heating System • The DX-2 offers standard control of a typical heated space • Exclusive heat transfer baffle ensures optimal thermal efficiency • A cost-effective heating solution for both new construction and retrofitted installations • Input range from 50,000 to 200,000 btu/h • Commercial/industrial indoor and outdoor use • Value-added products achieved through technological advancement

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• More than 10% energy savings capabilities • Simple to operate • Designed for small building automation, unitary equipment control, or as part of a larger BACnet system • Built-in applications for standard HVAC challenges such as control of heat pump units, fan coil units, roof top units and air handling units • Password protection capabilities can be configured up to three different levels

Honeywell Analytics (Vulcain) new E3 Point Gas Monitoring system • Provides real-time reading of gas values on E3Point display • Activates horns, strobes or fans via two on-board relays • Protects in extreme temperatures (operating range: -40 to 122º F/-40 to +50º C) • Cuts installation & service costs with plug-and-play sensor cartridge • Options include wall or duct mount; 120 VAC version

Facility Explorer • See beyond the supervisory level, deep inside your building system • From there, act on vital systems information • Resolve problems faster and improve energy savings • All without leaving the comfort of your desk

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Products in Profile DynaMAX • Gas fired condensing boiler with up to 97% efficiency • Developed for residential and commercial applications • Available in hydronic heating, hot water supply and combination models • Available in wall-mount models with max. output of 240,000 BTUH and floor-mount models with max. output of 776,000 BTUH

DynaFLAME • New leading edge product with models ranging from 500,000 to 6 million BTU • First in the industry for this style of boiler/water heater • Available in condensing mode with thermal efficiencies of 95%, or non-condensing offering up to 85% • Fully modulating and automatically adjusts the unit output based on the system demand • Units can be moved through a standard 30" doorway

DynaFORCE • Efficiency rating of up to 99% • Heat exchanger constructed entirely of stainless steel • Available for hydronic heating and domestic hot water heating • Can be fired with natural gas or propane • Models range from 300,000 up to 5 million BTU with a 5:1 turndown

DFX • Latest development in DynaFLAME boilers, featuring higher output capability and efficiencies • Near-condensing system with a thermal efficiency of 88% • Models range from from 500,000 to 6 million BTU • Fully modulating and automatically adjusts the unit output based on the system demand • Exceeds any emission standard by achieving extremely low NOx levels of less than 10 ppm

Camus Tank Heater Series • Tank heaters operate at up to 97% efficiency with an extremely low NOx level • Models range from 80,000 to 500,000 BTUH input • Meet or exceed U.S. and Canada Green Building standards • Feature a CSA-certified stainless steel storage tank with a 10-year warranty

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Z-VENT™ Commercial

New Construction Coils

• Self-sealing gasketed connections require no sealants and no curing time • Fusion-welded pipe seams and precision-engineered tolerances are airtight • Highest pressure rating in the industry at 8” W.C. and UL-listed • Single-wall version is the only special gas vent that can be cut to length on-site • Special gas venting system rated for Cat. II, III and IV

• Heating and cooling coils for a variety of “new construction” applications • We can build a coil to your design, or you can provide us with your requirements and we’ll design the coil using our computerized coil selection program • Hot water/chilled water coils • Glycol heating/cooling coils • Steam coils, evaporator (DX) coils and more

Z-Flex® Pellet & Solid Fuel Chimney Liner Kits

Replacement Coils

• Patented Triple-Lock™ mechanical construction ensures no separation on install • Z-Flex®- exclusive 316 TI “plus” grade, acid-resistant, stainless steel with titanium • Innovative corrugations engineered for maximum flexibility • cULus tested to 2,100ºF, ensures indefinite service life and maximum safety • Available in 3” to 24” diameters and lengths to 50 ft.

• Manufacturer of custom designed (one-off) coils • Heating and cooling coils will eventually fail – whether due to freezing, corrosion or other causes • One of our strengths is our ability to closely duplicate a coil that has failed

Heresite Protective Coatings Flexmaster AlphaGard ™

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• Baked phenolic coatings withstand exposure to many corrosive atmospheres • Increase equipment service life by protecting heat transfer coils from a wide range of corrosive attacks • Coating applied to the casing as well as the finned tubes eliminates need for special metal casing materials

• AlphaGard™ gasketed system is the new industry standard for spiral and fittings • Calibrated, air-tight parts that match every time • Manufactured to meet or exceed SMACNA leakage class 3 • No field-applied duct sealant required, allows for up to 20% labour savings • Proudly union-made in Canada

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Products in Profile Rheem HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater • 2.0 Energy Factor – Over twice the efficiency of standard electric water heaters • Uses heat pump technology for superb energy-efficiency • Easy-to-use LED touch pad controls the water temperature range, 3 energy efficiency settings, and overall operation • Ideal choice for new homes and for electric water heater replacements in attics, basements and garages • Installs as easily as a standard electric water heat

Rheem SPIDERfire Commercial Water Heater • Patented heat-exchanger system provides up to 95% thermal efficiency • Cools flue gases to 110°F and 140°F, enough for condensation to begin • Tubes coated with a specially formulated porcelain enamel that resists corrosion • Cool temperatures of the flue gases permit venting through standard PVC or CPVC tubing • Large and complex flue network eliminates “hot spots” – points in the design where hot gases could concentrate

Ruud Value Series Condensing Unit • Efficiencies up to 16.50 SEER / 14 EER • Nominal 1.5 to 5.0 ton cooling capacities • Easily accessible control box • Condenser coils constructed with copper tubing and enhanced aluminum fins • Grille/Motor mount for quiet fan operation

Rheem 95 percent Modulating Gas Furnace • Now equipped with the Comfort Control2 System • Heat exchanger constructed of all stainless steel • Low profile “34 inch” design is lighter and easier to handle • Integrated control board manages all operational functions • Quiet operation, with insulated blower compartment, slow-opening gas valve and specially designed inducer

Raypak XPak Wall Hung Boiler • Achieves 92.6% thermal efficiency at full fire • Up to 4.4:1 modulation • Extruded 6063-T1 aluminum heat exchanger • Two models: 87,000 and 119,500 BTUH • Standard unit configuration can be vented with 3" CPVC piping

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Products in Profile C Cutters • Snap and turn for quick, easy cuts on copper tubing • Spring-loaded cutter wheel self-feeds with consistent pressure as the tool is turned around the tubing • Compact c-shape requires no handle swing space • Nubs on cutter make it easy to grip • Replaceable cutter wheel

Stud Punch • Punches for running wires or lines through metal studs without pre-drilling • Punches up to 20 gauge mild steel • STP710 has two cutting edges & STP709 stud punch has four cutting edges • STP710 punch size: 1-11/32" (34.1 mm) • STP709 punch size: 7/8" (22.2 mm)

reedmfgco.com IntelliCon® HW+ • • • • •

Microprocessor-controlled hydronic heating system fuel economizer Reduces energy consumption by adjusting the burner run pattern Reduces pollution, green house gases, maintenance & extends boiler life Guaranteed to reduce system run time by 10% or more Short payback period of 1 to 2 seasons

IntelliCon® FA • • • • •

Microprocessor-controlled forced air heating system fuel economizer Reduces fuel consumption, wear and tear on parts, and flue emissions Illuminated display shows savings, operating modes and system diagnostics. Simple to program & no follow-up visits required after installation Guaranteed to reduce system run time by 10% or more

intellidynellc.com Residential Ideas – Radiant Stair Railings • Virtually limitless design possibilities • Be imaginative and create a true design element • Functional, clean and inconspicuous • Enjoy the comforts of radiant heating • Steel construction ensures durability and long life

Commercial Applications - Lounge Area • Virtually limitless design possibilities • Handle perimeter loads with ease • High performance, high style, compact units • Long lengths ensure even perimeter heating • Design assistance available – just ask us!

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Products in Profile Combi2 Water Heater • Built specifically for combination domestic & hydronic heat • Available atmospheric or power vented • Capacities of 50 or 75 gallons, & fires from 67,000 to 76,000 Btu's • Double wall 1-1/2" dia. heat exchanger with Hydrojet2 cold inlet • Thermostatic mixing valve

eF Series Ultra High Efficient commercial gas water heater • Thermal efficiency up to 99.9% • Ultra-quiet low NOx Premix Power Burner • Flexible venting - can be unbalanced as Conventional, Direct Vent or Through-the Wall Power Vent • Factory installed HydroJet Sediment Reduction System

ICON System • Advanced Temperature Control System: microprocessor constantly monitors and controls burner • Exclusive Performance Software: proprietary algorithms provide enhanced First Hour Delivery ratings • Intelligent Diagnostics: LED light prompts the installer during start-up and provides ten different diagnostic codes • Pilot-On-Indication: flashing green LED provides positive indication that pilot is on • Millivolt Powered: requires no external electricity

High Performance Series • High input provides unmatched recovery • Available in 25 & 55 sizes with side connections for space heating • Mixing valve allows higher temp water storage while controlling hot water outlet temperature to a safe & comfortable level • "Helical" Fin Flue; maximizes combustion surface area and heat exchange • Hydrojet2 reduces sediment & thermal stratification

TTW Defender Series • Power vented heaters available in 40/50/60 gal.; 40,000 - 42,000 BTU input • High input 50/65/75 gal., from 67,000 to 76,000 input • Side connections for space heating applications • Separable well makes for easy gas valve replacement • Custom designed to prevent ignition of flammable vapours

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Products in Profile Model 19 • Guaranteed not to freeze even with a hose left on • Patented pressure relief valve to relieve pressure build up due to hose left on • 5 year warranty • Oval powdered coated aluminum handle • Made in USA

Model 22 • Patented pressure relief valve installed in each tube • Built-in anti siphon vacuum breaker • Two handle design for positive hot or cold use and mixing • Oval powered coated aluminum handles with Hot & Cold buttons • Made in USA

Model 30 • Automatic draining even with a hose left on • Field testable dual check valve nozzle • Oval powered coated aluminum handle • Red brass construction • Made in USA

Model MB30 • Residential modular box for model 30 wall faucet • Replaceable door and fascia • Thumb latch standard available with cylinder lock • Stub-out scale on side of box • Made of durable composite material

Model RB65 • Round brass box for installation of a commercial hydrant • Ideal for concrete construction — 6” core drill and box slides in — no chipping required • Model 65 or 67 will fit into this box • Door swings up and locks into place • Made in USA; totally repairable while installed

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Products in Profile New Elkay EZH20™ bottle filling station • One solution, one location • No more paper cup waste, expensive bottle water service and mess from floor-standing point of use coolers • Provides one solution for all drinking water needs • Great for education, fitness clubs, healthcare and hospitality facilities

SynkSeal™ • Factory-installed foam in place gasket eliminates installation fuss • Fits tight to the deck • Anti-microbial and anti-fungal • Helps to guard against potential water damage to the countertop • Installed on all Novanni Pro® and Novanni Elite® drop in sinks

AMI Novanni Commercial Binder • New from Novanni Stainless • Features full line of price catalogue and specification sheets • Now available

Elkay QUARTECH™ • Magnificent blend of traditional and contemporary themes • Harmony sinks embody simplicity yet resonate sophistication • Quartech offers transitional appeal with high-tech function • Moulded with up to 85% finely-ground natural quartz and resin for superior heat resistance up to 550 degrees • Features a non-porous silky smooth surface and is unlike any other product

Elkay Aqua Divide™ • New design offers flexibility of both a double bowl and single bowl in one high performance stainless steel sink • Utilizes unique tooling to form the lowered partition • Pot and pan handles or oversized items able to extend over lowered partition • Can be used as a traditional double bowl for separated washing and rinsing

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Products in Profile Series 793/794 TA Differential Pressure Controller • • • • •

Stabilize differential pressure Ensure stable and accurate modulating control Minimize noise from control valves and simplify balancing Series 793 - threaded end for ½ - 2" sizes Series 794 - ANSI Class 150 flanged end for 2½ - 4"sizes

QuickVic 107H Installation-Ready Coupling • • • • •

Fast, easy pipe connections for 2-8” steel pipe No disassembly required No loose parts to drop or lose Installs with a standard hand wrench or an impact gun Rated to 750 psi

QuickVic 607 Installation-Ready Coupling • • • • •

"Installation-ready" for greatly reducing handling and assembly time Joins 2 – 8" rolled grooved, hard-drawn copper tubing (CTS) Features high performance "EHP" gasket technology For use on systems with temperatures operating to +250°F/+121°C Rated to 300 psi

Advanced Groove System (AGS) Large Diameter Couplings • • • • •

Join 14-60" piping systems with unprecedented speed and reliability Two-piece housing for all couplings Visual confirmation of proper joint assembly Twice the end load capabilities Rated to 350 psi

Residential Sprinkler Solutions • Comprehensive line of sprinkler heads, valves and components • Quick-response, automatic sprinklers with fast-response thermal element • Sprinklers designed for wet pipe systems in accordance with NFPA 13, 13D, 13R • Series 247 Zone Control Riser Module simplifies installation, set up and maintenance

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Products in Profile Pilar® Kitchen Faucet • Features Delta’s exclusive Touch2O™ Technology; turns water on and off with just a touch anywhere on the spout or handle • Exclusive MagnaTite™ spray head docking ensures a snug fit of the wand • The high-arc design of Pilar provides graceful functionality • Available in chrome and Brilliance® Stainless Finishes • Features Delta’s exclusive Diamond™ Seal Technology

Addison™ Lavatory Faucet • Feminine in form with graceful curves, flowing lines and a striking, high-arc spout silhouette • Complements any bath, from traditional to modern • Saves water with 1.5 gpm flow rate • Showers and coordinating accessories also available • Available in Chrome, Brilliance® Stainless, Aged Pewter and Venetian Bronze®

Arzo® with Proximity® Sensing Technology • Features Delta’s Proximity™ Sensing Technology, the next generation of hands-free functionality • Unique technology transforms the entire faucet into a sensor, automatically responding when approached • Modern spout design • Ideal for a variety of commercial applications and easy to maintain • Available in hardwire or battery

Virage™ Lavatory Faucet • Elegantly twisted forms create a handcrafted work of art for the bath • Sophisticated styling adapts to almost any environment • Saves water with 1.5 gpm flow rate • Full bath suite and coordinating accessories also available • Available in Chrome, Venetian Bronze®, Brilliance® Brushed Bronze, Brushed Nickel and Brilliance® Polished Nickel

PuraVida™ • Gently rounded lines and flowing shapes of the faucet help transform the modern bathroom into an oasis of comfort and calm for the senses • Winner of the 2009 iF Design Award, featuring unique dual finish of high-gloss chrome and white • Entire PuraVida™ series embodies highly contemporary, evolved and elegant form of luxury • 1.5 gpm lavatory faucet • Full coordinating suite and accessories also available

Part of the Masco Canada portfolio of brands

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EasyGrip™ Ball Valves Now Stocking

• LynCar’s PushFit Series of ball valves • Connect pipe in seconds! • Certified to 200 PSI and 93ઔC • 1/2”, ¾” and 1” sizes plus 1/2” with drain outlet • cUPC and NSF approved

• Fujitsu ductless splits and heat pumps • Commercial units • Residential units

NEW Low Profile Air Tight Takeoff • Fast and easy installation • Rigid 1.5" mounting flange, screw pilot holes and a 1/8" thick double-sided adhesive gasket • Uses 3M™ Brand VBH™ tape. • Low-profile design height of 3.5" allows for installation in tight spaces • Available in diameters from 4 – 14” galvanized

Shower Elbow Fitting • Brass elbow for easy installation of fiberglass and acrylic shower and bath enclosures • Replaces Wing Back 90 - and no supports required • Installs with locknuts and washers • Solder, thread and PEX ends available

Growing and Expanding • Be sure to visit our re-located Oshawa branch at 380 Marwood Dr. • Check out our Windsor location – we just added an additional 3,000 square feet • We’re growing to serve you better; we’re now in St. Catharines at 6 Seapark Dr.

Grab Bars and Accessories • LynCar expands its offering in safety and grab bars • LynCar offers straight, 90ઔ, 45ઔ, 80ઔ and towel shelf racks • Boxed packaged for plumber or construction sites. • Left and right angles; Bathtub angled • All welded construction stainless steel

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Products in Profile NEW Variable Speed Delta-T Circulators • Maintains a perfect Delta-T to deliver outstanding system efficiency & comfort • Simple Delta-T setting assures just the right amount of flow for optimum system performance • High system efficiency leads to significant energy savings, a 4-5% reduction in annual fuel consumption • Reduced system velocity also equals reduced system noise

4900 Series Air Separators • Delivers complete and effective air removal from heating and cooling systems to improve efficiency and prolong the life of the entire system • Patented Pall Ring technology extracts even micro-sized bubbles to reduce corrosion, possible damage and annoying system noise • Unique conical shape keeps floating solids from plugging the air venting valve

NEW iSeries Mixing Valve • New 3-way iValve with union connections is an easy replacement for any thermostatic mixing valve • Precise, cost-effective temperature control for heating systems • Designed for either outdoor reset control or fixed water supply temperature applications • Features optimum zone-by-zone temperature control w/ built-in boiler protection

2400 Series High Capacity Circulators • These compact circulators are designed for quiet, efficient and dependable operation • Typical applications include larger residential and commercial chilled water cooling and hot water hydronic systems • The maintenance-free, high performance motor features permanently lubricated bearings, Noryl impeller and durable seals for unmatched reliability • Available in cast iron and stainless steel construction

NEW Solar X-Pump Block • This simple 4-connection unit represents a breakthrough in the design, control and installation of solar thermal systems • Patent pending design combines a variable speed solar differential control, heat source circulator, heat sink circulator and heat exchanger into a single unit • The result is complete isolation between the heat creation side (collector) and the heat sink side (storage tank) of the system

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Products in Profile Energy Efficient Armstrong Air TM AC and HP’s • Full line of 13 SEER through 18 SEER, in a range of 1.5 through 5 T models • Energy Star compliant models • 16 & 18 SEER feature 2 stage compressor operation for added efficiency • Scroll compressors on all models • Four piece, easy to remove louvers for easy service access

Concord TM AC & HP’s • All new in 2010: Full line of 13 SEER through 18 SEER, in a range of 1.5 through 5 T models • Energy Star compliant models • 16 & 18 SEER feature 2 stage compressor operation for added efficiency • Scroll compressors on all models • Four piece, easy to remove louvers for easy service access

The New 95% AFUE Gas Furnace by Ducane • Propane convertible • Energy Star Qualified • Slide out blower design for fast and easy service • Tool-less service doors for quick access • Parts compatibility with current Ducane/Concord products

The New 95% AFUE Gas Furnace by Concord • Aluminized Heat Exchanger • Upflow/horizontal models • 40,000 to 100,000 btuh inputs • 1 stage gas control • Standard direct drive blower motor

Allied Commercial Units • Excellent choice for commercial replacement applications • Available in gas/electric, electric cooling & heat pump models • 2-25 ton cooling capacities on most models • 208/230, 3 phase, 460 volt 3 phase & 575 volt 3 phase available • Many field & factory installed accessories available

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Products in Profile HEP – Isolation Heat Exchanger Panel • Provides single wall isolation between domestic hot water and a heating system • Panel is pre-wired to work with DHW priority switch • The priority switch allows for DHW priority

SOL - Solar Heat Exchanger Panel • Creates an interface from the solar collectors to the system tanks • 6’ power cord ‘plug and play’ reduces electrical installation costs • Trouble-free start-ups, every time • Simplifies control wiring

TMP – Three-way Mixing Panel • Dual temperature output with use of 3-way thermostatic mixing valve • Stainless steel piping • Pre-fabricated, pre-engineered, fully tested and warranted

PureLink’s High Performance Polymer (HPP) Plumbing Fittings • Chlorine resistant, and dezincification proof • Cost-effective, lightweight and durable • Less susceptible to physical damage • The durable fittings are non-toxic

TwistSeal Mini Multiport Manifold • The TwistSeal Manifold family is available in a variety of sizes and a potable water configuration • Modular "tool-less" assembly • Up to 22 US gpm flow capacity • Multiple configurations from basic to deluxe • Inter-changeable on-site • Tested to over 230 PSI @ 180°F water temperature

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Universal Fireplace Remote Control Kits

RNC120D

• The Right Choice to upgrade millivolt gas fireplaces • Kits include an easy-toinstall receiver and remote control with childproof lockout • Economical 55643 turns fireplaces on/off from anywhere in the room • The feature-packed 55644 programs temperature settings and automatically turns fireplaces on/off without pushing a button!

• Residential heat recovery ventilator • Only 9 inches tall • Can be mounted horizontally or vertically • Ideally suited to narrow and compact spaces

Value Series Programmable and Non-Programmable Thermostats • Value-priced, feature-enhanced thermostats include: 7 Day Programmable, 5-2 Day Programmable, & Non-Programmable • Pop-up wizard: time-saving step-bystep instructions • Auto changeover • Adjustable temperature differential and upstaging • Programmable models are Energy Star® Rated

Economy Series Programmable and Non-Programmable Thermostats

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• Solutions for Commercial environments, ranging from 500 to 2500 CFM • Digital control included • Single or dual core systems • Interior or rooftop applications • Unique swimming pool ventilators solve pool room humidity during heating season

IVS (Integrated Vertical Stack) • Solutions for condos, highrise residential and more • Integrated vertical stack with heat recovery ventilator built in • Occupant controlled energy-efficient ventilation • Lower installation, operation and maintenance costs • Multi-speed fans – ECM or PSC motors • Available in multiple configurations including 2 and 4 pipe systems

• Comfort, convenience and efficiency in economical thermostats • Models include: 5-2 Day Programmable (Energy Star® Rated) and Non-Programmable, fully compatible with all standard 24V AC heating/cooling systems • Adjustable temperature differential • Filter monitor for increased indoor air quality • Automatic compressor short cycle protection

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Products in Profile Caprice Oil-Fired Boiler • High-efficiency operation up to 89% efficient • Raised coil flange eliminates leak damage to boiler shell • Recessed outlet eliminates air in the system • High-capacity heat exchanger provides ample domestic hot water • Compact size and easy servicing

Matrix All-In-One System • Incorporates a furnace, water heater, HRV and hydronic boiler • The most efficient integrated appliance on the planet • Reduces installation time and complexity • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 9 tons annually • Saves the planet while increasing your profit margin

Odyssey Oil-Fired Boiler • Unique three-pass combustion design generates efficiencies up to 89% • Safely operates at low water temperatures, allowing a reliable "cold start" • Certified for low clearance and combustible floor installations • Quick and easy servicing

Trinity Gas Boiler • Ultra-compact and high-efficiency • Sealed combustion system modulates burner to the exact size required • Incorporates a 316L heat exchanger and stainless steel condenser • Heats up to 5.5 gallons of water/min. at constant temperature of 110°F • Natural Gas and LP versions, and floor- and wall-mount configurations

Trinity Lx High Efficiency Gas Boiler • State of the art 5.7”color touch screen display • Industry-leading modulation rates of up to 8:1 • Efficiencies up to 97% AFUE • Lx 200 and Lx400 are the only certified boilers that can be used as either a boiler or potable instantaneous hot water heater

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LX Air Conditioner

Enterprise Estimating for Mechanical Contractors

• TCJF Model available up to 15 SEER depending on coil matchup • MicroChannel coil technology for smaller footprint size • Attractive new louvered design looks great and lasts • Top discharge allows compact location on multi-unit applications • Compressor blanket and swept wing fan blade ensure quieter operation

• Enterprise Estimating is complete spec-driven estimating software for ICI piping • Support for LiveCount™, Accubid's new on-screen takeoff tool, for contractors with access to PDF or TIFF drawing formats rather than native CAD files • Choose between cost-per-joint method or percentage-oflabour-hours method for calculating shop labour • Assign a graphic image to an item or assembly and view it during takeoff • Enterprise Estimating shares estimating data with ConstructJob, Accubid’s web-based project management system, along with many popular accounting programs

LX Furnace • TM9X Furnace is a single stage gas furnace • Qualifies for eco-energy rebates with its high efficiency X-13 motor • Has 95.5% efficiency rating • Matches up with the LX Series Air Conditioner for a cost-effective, high-quality system • Easily applied in upflow, horizontal left or right, or downflow installation with minimal conversion

• Paperless estimating software using non-CAD images (like PDF and TIF files) • Seamless integration with Accubid's Estimating and ChangeOrder solutions – no import or export necessary • Automatic update in the audit trail when quantities are changed in LiveCount • Easy-to-use pan and zoom features when navigating images – bird’s eye and close-up windows help with the big picture and small details • Intuitive user interface

Echelon Furnace • Highest Efficient Gas Furnace in Canada with up to 98% efficiency • Fully modulating in 100 stages for the ultimate in home comfort • Multi position for any application • Only 33" high • Airflow Leakage Rate of Less than 1% of Total Airflow @ 1" ESP

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Products in Profile Vitodens 200-W Gas-fired Wall-Mounted Condensing Boiler (31 to 370 MBH) • • • • •

Highest efficiency of up to 96.1% A.F.U.E. Automatically adjusts to gas type and quality Stainless steel MatriX cylinder burner and Inox-Radial heat exchanger On-board multi-function outdoor reset boiler and system control Increased vent length (up to 180’) and multiple venting options

Vitodens 100-W Gas-fired Wall-Mounted Condensing Boiler (37 to 118 MBH) • • • • •

Outstanding efficiency of 95.2% A.F.U.E. on all models Stainless steel MatriX cylinder burner and Inox-Radial heat exchanger On-board boiler control and outdoor temperature sensor standard One box / one SKU natural gas or propane Increased vent length (up to 200’) and multiple venting options

Vitosol 200-T Vacuum Tube Solar Collector • High-performance direct-flow vacuum tube solar collector with Sol-titanium coated copper absorber and extremely effective thermal header insulation • Ideal for DHW heating systems in Northern climates • Versatile: vertical or horizontal installation on roofs, walls or freestanding • Seamless integration with a full range of solar system components

Vitoladens 300-T Oil-fired Condensing Boiler (170 MBH) • High-efficiency oil-fired condensing boiler • Two-stage heat recovery with proven biferral heating surface and secondary stainless steel Inox-Radial heat exchanger • Low-emission combustion burner and optimized combustion chamber geometry • Reliable heat transfer due to wide water jackets and large water content

Vitoligno 300-P Wood-Pellets Boiler (37 to 109 MBH) • Low emission, fully-automatic wood-pellets boiler • Automatically matches three-pass heating surface to the actual heat demand with patented Variopass principle • Automatic cleaning of the heating surfaces for high-efficiency operation • Automatic ash removal ensures efficiency and long cleaning intervals

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Products in Profile Compact 70 CFM HRV with Recirculation • • • • •

VHR704R features top port design with 5" oval duct connections Airflow balancing taps Recirculation defrost Energy efficient - just 40 watts Lifetime aluminum core warranty

New Inline Exhaust Fans with EC Motors • Energy saving EC motors uses 30% less energy than conventional fans • Fans feature airtight galvanized steel housings • Control electronics are integrated in the motor so an intermediate speed control is no longer needed • Four sizes will be available from 6-12 inches. • 100% speed controllable

fantech.net Wireless Refrigerant Scale – Model SRS2 • No more tangled wire mess • Easy to operate and synchronize • Solid aluminum platform with rubber bumpers and diamond plate • Remote stores in platform body and features a magnetic “hat” for hanging • Long battery life

Advanced Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector – Model SRL2K7 • State-of-the-Art Infrared Sensor • Turbo Mode for Sensitivity Below 0.1 oz/yr • 8-hour Lithium Battery (10 min. auto-off) • Detects CFCs, HFCs, HCFCs and Blends • Features Auto Re-Calibration

fieldpiece.com HeatFab SGV/DGV Special Gas Vent • 3” & 4” SGV single wall and double wall designs • Use DGV to reduce clearances to 0” from combustibles or for “direct venting” (brings in outside combustion air) • Unique 4X3TM stainless steel alloy • Factory built-in silicone seal with laser welded seams • Tested and Listed to UL1738/ULCS636 by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc

SMART ERV Energy Recovery Ventilator • Unique polymeric wheel with desiccant for maximum efficiency • Produces a range from 50 CFM up to 240 CFM of fresh air into the home and up to 80% heating efficiency • 2 variable speed blowers; one each for intake/exhaust. • Installer adjusted for homes up to 5,000 square feet • Automatic frost control for cold climates

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Products in Profile THERMO-PAN® • Innovative, high-quality “No Noise” sheet metal alternative for constructing return air ducts • Significantly reduces duct noises and labour • Requires no shop fabrication • Cost-effective and easy to install, and with airspace creates an R-5 value

THERMO SNAP CLAMPS™ UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKETS • • • •

Gives your job a quality, professional look with half the labour Low-cost solution to all your pipe-mounting jobs Pre-mounted brackets provide an easy, one-man installation job Multi-use, adjustable Snap Clamp: Micro, Mini, Residential, Commercial and Industrial • Made from recycled products

THERMO-THIMBLE™ PROFESSIONAL WAY TO RUN LINE SET • Professional way to run pipe and wire projects • High-density foam gaskets keep out air, insects and other pests • Can run electrical, plumbing, and A/C line sets through outside walls while stopping snagging • Create a permanent, air-tight seal through walls • Leaves no ugly holes to patch

THERMO-BUTTON-LOK™ • • • •

Cuts hanger and labour costs by one half Hanger has 1" adjustment button holes For 2" x 8" joist, material locks to 1" roofing nail (button) when pulled down For 7/16" particle board, material locks to #8 sheet metal screw (button) when pulled down • 2" HDPE Duct Board Hanger supports 50 lb. per strap; easy cut with Sears HandiCuts, or sheet metal snips

THERMO-CONNECTORS™ RETURN AIR GRILLE DRYWALL FRAMES • • • •

Custom sizes of precision moulded frames Frames come in three styles: Standard, Windowed and Filtered Precision Moulded Polypropylene; safety edged, all sides and ends Place grille over frames and screw into precision moulded frame holes on finished drywall

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7030™ Waste & Overflow System

NL2 - Oil Furnace

• Slide-on Faceplate (Patent Pending) • Spin-on Tie Plate • Self Clinging Gaskets • Angle Adapter • Free SST™ (Strainer Setting Tool)

• Output 77,000 to 118,000 BTU • Sealed Vent Approved to 118,000 BTU • VSM high efficiency blower motor option • Cermic fibre corbel chambers • Energy Star

NBR 2001 - Oil Boiler Washing Machine and Ice Maker Boxes • Output 90,000 to 179,000 BTU • Sealed vent approved to 155,000BTU • Wet base and wet back design • Swing mounted burner door • 12 ga SS combustion chamber • Energy Star

• Available in all popular styles and configurations • Easy to remove knockouts • Adjustable Face Plate • Nailing Tabs included • IAPMO (C-UPC) Certified

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All the features of full size system in a compact 10 lb. package. SD Card Reader records video or still images. 8” LCD colour monitor for crisp clear pictures. Full keyboard titler with nine pages of memory. Built-in AC/DC converter allows field operation from truck power alone.

Gen-Eye POD™ Video Pipe Inspection System • • • • • •

Compact, lightweight, portable system in all-in-one package. 5.6” LCD colour monitor protected by padded case. Flexible gooseneck mount allows easy viewing at work location. Full size POD carries 200 ft. of Gel-Rod® for 3” to 10” lines. MINI-POD carries 125 ft. or 175 ft. of push-rod for 2” to 4” lines. Video out connection lets you record on external device.

Gen-Eye GL™ Video Pipe Inspection System • • • • •

DVD Recorder provides crisp picture with jitter-free freeze frame. 10.6” LCD color monitor is recessed for better visibility on bright days. Self-levelling colour camera automatically keeps picture right side up. Virtually indestructible keyboard titler with nine pages of memory. Padded case with wheels, slide-out handle, and tilt stand.

Gen-Eye Spectra™ Video Pipe Inspection System • Built-in 160 GB hard drive records up to 290 hours of inspections. • Record inspections on to built-in DVD-R or directly onto hard drive. • High resolution 15” LCD colour monitor provides crisp, clear pictures. • Virtually indestructible keyboard titler with nine pages of memory. • Self-levelling colour camera automatically keeps picture right side up.

Speedrooter 92™ • Heavy duty drain cleaner cuts through roots and other difficult obstructions. • Variable speed power cable feed easily handles 3/4”, 5/8” and 1/2” cables. • Two drums available – large drum holds 100’ of 5/8” or ¾”; small drum holds 100’ of 1/2”. • Adjustable height handle can be reset depending upon your preference. • Easy handling frame includes 10” wheels, stair climbers, and truck loading wheel.

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Products in Profile CREST™ Condensing Boiler • Offers up to 99% thermal efficiency • Five models with capacities of 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 million Btu/hr inputs • Features a highly advanced burner and combustion system • Includes the SMART TOUCH™ operating control platform, with an 8-inch touchscreen display • Equipped with Modbus protocol for easy integration into Building Management Systems

SYNC® Condensing Boiler • Combines stainless-steel heat exchanger technology with modulating/condensing combustion • Available in models producing 1.0, 1.3 and 1.5 million Btu/hr inputs • Delivers thermal efficiency as high as 98% • Offers low NOx operation and 10:1 turndown, providing cutting-edge green technology • Features the exclusive SMART TOUCH™ touchscreen control system with cascading sequencer

Knight® XL Commercial Boiler • Offers low NOx emissions and thermal efficiency up to 98% • Available in five models with 399,000, 500,000, 600,000, 700,000 and 800,000 Btu/hr inputs • Features a fully modulating burner with 5:1 turndown • Equipped with the SMART SYSTEM™ control, featuring a two-line, 16-character LCD display • Offers easy installation with its compact design and ASME stainless steel heat exchanger

Armor® Condensing Water Heater • Designed for installation with a separate storage tank to protect against lime scale buildup • Offers thermal efficiencies up to 98% • Available in five models with 150,000, 199,000, 285,000, 399,000 and 500,000 Btu/hr inputs • Equipped with a fully modulating 5:1 turndown burner • Features the SMART SYSTEM™ control with a built-in cascading sequencer for up to eight units

Squire® Stainless Steel Indirect Water Heaters • Available in 12 models with capacities between 30 and 119 gallons • Offered in six standard indirect models, as well as six solar models • Two unique solar configurations equipped with secondary boiler heating coil or electric backup • Features high output 304L stainless steel heat exchanger coils for large amounts of hot water • Manufactured at Lochinvar headquarters in Lebanon, TN

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n many ways, the commercial vehicle market (vans in particular) is becoming homogenized much quicker than the personal vehicle one. To see this, just look at the available 2010 commercial models. The message seems to be if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea in Europe or Asia itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a good idea here.

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DODGE RAM New for 2010 Fleet: â&#x20AC;˘ Floor shifter is available. â&#x20AC;˘ Front and rear heavy-duty shock absorbers are standard. â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl floor covering is standard on the ST, and is available on the SLT model.

Ford F150 Wheelbase: Cab styles: Engine size: Power (hp/torque): Max. payload: Max. towing capacity: Box sizes:

GM, it was just one year prior that they had completely revamped the Silverado/Sierra lineup, so this year is a carryover for everyone with the exception of Toyota. That company has introduced an all-new small V8 to give its Tundra an alternative to the muscular (and thirsty) 5.7L V8 original offering. CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA New for 2010 Fleet: â&#x20AC;˘ Head curtain side-impact air bags are standard. â&#x20AC;˘ Side-impact driver and passenger thorax airbags are standard. â&#x20AC;˘ E85 FlexFuel GM 1500-series capability is Wheelbase: 119â&#x20AC;?, 133â&#x20AC;? and 157.5â&#x20AC;? standard on all V8s. Cab styles: Regular, Extended, Crew Cab

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Ford Super Duty F250 and F350 and F450 Wheelbase: 137”, 141.8”, 156.2”, 158”, 172.4” Cab styles: Regular, SuperCab, SuperCrew Engine size: 5.4L V8, 6.8L V10, 6.4L V8 turbo diesel Power (hp/torque): 300/365, 362/457, 350/650 Max. payload: 6,120 lb. Max. towing capacity: 24,000 lb. Box sizes: 6’4”, 8’

FORD 2010 is a static year for Ford, however they have rushed an intro of their 2011 Super Duty to market following the successful release of the all new Dodge Ram HD – one that will be available mid-year. This 2011 changes the tin and gets two entirely new engines as well.

Dodge Ram 2500 - 3500 DODGE Dodge has joined GM and Ford in offering an integrated trailer brake controller and in offering a new crew cab. They have also increased their capacities. On all 3500 models with dual rear wheels GCWR is increased to 25,400 lb. with the

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Engine size: 5.7L V8 Hemi, 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel Power (hp/torque): Max. payload: Max. towing capacity: Box sizes:

383/400, 350/650 5,110 lb. 18,500 lb. 6’4”, 8’

These trucks come with a six-speed automatic (with electronic range select feature) or six-speed standard (with ultra-low first-gear ratio) tranny. Another feature introduced two years ago on the diesel remains a segmentexclusive, a standard switch actuated exhaust brake. GM Over at GM, 2010 is a bit of a static year, as it just recently unveiled its 2011 HD truck, which is slated to hit showrooms this summer. With

2010 GM (Silverado & Sierra) HD 2500 and 3500 Wheelbase: 133”, 143.5”, 157.5”, 167” Cab Styles: Regular Cab, Extended Cab, Crew Cab Engine: 6L V8, 6.6L V8 diesel Power (hp/torque): 353/373, 365/660 Max payload: 9,100 lb. Max tow rating: 16,700 lb. Box sizes: 6’6”, 8’

The new standard gasoline engine will be the 6.2L V8. This motor also promises more power, yet better fuel economy. The engine is E85/flex fuel capable. Getting the power to the wheels is a new 6R140 heavyduty TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission. This transmission will come with Ford’s SelectShift feature.

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6.7L turbo diesel. The other substantive upgrade in the ’10 Ram HD is the interior. It’s all new and takes its inspiration from last year’s light-duty Ram restyle.

First, and probably most important, is the all-new 6.7L V8 Power Stroke turbo diesel. This new engine heralds the end of the International/Ford Engine program that has seen at least 20 years of Ford diesels being built

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the 2011 model, Chevy is now claiming best in segment towing and payload with weight ratings of 20,000 lb. and 6,333 lb., respectively. Powering the new truck will be a beefed up 6.6L Duramax diesel coupled to a six-speed Allison 1000 automatic transmission. Other new features on the Silverado HD and Sierra HD are a new stronger frame, stiffened suspension, an integrated exhaust brake, new louvered hood front bumper and grille treatment and 20-inch wheels. This new fully boxed frame features asymmetrical rear leaf-springs riding on larger brakes and the latest safety technology. A neat new function is the 170-degree opening rear door on extended cab models. As for improvements on the most often ordered Duramax diesel, GM is also claiming class-leading fuel economy and improved acceleration for 2011. This engine is also B20 (as in biodiesel) capable.

Ford Transit Connect Wheelbase: 114.6” Engine size: 2L Duratec I4 Power (hp/torque): 139/128 Max. payload: 1,600 lb. Van interior: 167.9 cu. ft. Length: 180.6” Width: 70.7”

Available as a cargo van or wagon, the Ford Transit Connect has AdvanceTrac with RSC, ABS, front-wheel drive, power locks, windows and mirrors, rear barn doors that open to 180 degrees, and dual sliding doors with privacy glass. It is available with Ford Work Solutions and Bluetooth.

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FORD New Features for 2010: • PTO is available with the diesel. • Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (with gas engines). • Reverse camera system. • Sliding side cargo door. • Traction control. • Upfitter switches (four). • Ford work solutions includes an in-dash computer with touch screen and Garmin GPS. • Optional packages range from an aerial bucket to a racks-and-bins setup.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 Wheelbase: 144”, 170” Engine size: 3L V6 turbo diesel Power (hp/torque): 188/325 Max. payload: 2,872 lb. Max. towing capacity: 5,000 lb. Van interior: 547 cu.ft. max. Length: max. 289” Width: 79.3”

MERCEDES-BENZ Now that the Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz split is final, Mercedes is retailing the Sprinter cargo vans through its own dealerships for 2010. Sprinter offers two roof heights, and seating for up to six, included in a cargo version. The transmission is a five-speed automatic with a handy consol-mounted short shifter. It sports wide swinging rear barn doors and an extra-large side sliding door.

GM (Chevrolet and GMC) New features for 2010: • FlexFuel capability (E85) on the 5.3L V8 engine. • Available remote vehicle starter system, includes remote keyless entry. • Standard side curtain airbags. • Available as 2WD or AWD. • New six-speed automatic HD transmission, with tow-haul mode and internal oil cooler on the 2500 and 3500.

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Chevy Express Cargo Van 1500 Wheelbase: 135” Engine size: 4.3L V6, 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8 Power (hp/torque): 195/260, 258/334, 301/325 Max. payload: 2,472 lb. Max. towing capacity: 6,700 lb. Van interior: 225.1 cu.ft. Chevy Express Cargo Van 2500 and 3500 Wheelbase: 135”, 155” Cab style: Regular, Extended Engine size: 4.8L, 5.3L, 6L Power (hp/torque): 258/334, 301/325, 323/373, Max. payload: 4,173 lb. Max. towing capacity: 10,000 lb. Van interior: 261.2 cu.ft.

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Ford E-Series Cargo Van E-150 to E-350 Wheelbase: 138” Engine size: 4.6L V8, 5.4L V8, 6L Diesel, 6.8L V10 Power (hp/torque): 225/286, 255/350, 235/440, 305/420 Max. payload: 3,220 lb.;3,580 lb.; 4,020 lb. Max. towing capacity: 6,500 lb.; 7,400 lb.; 10,000 lb. Van interior: 212 cu. ft., 278 cu. ft. Length: 216”, 236” Width: 79.4”

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by Doug MacMillan

“So, how did you hear about us?” Since the earliest days, marketers have grumbled about the challenge of evaluating marketing. How do you know if the last sale was a result of the ad, a referral, distinctive trucks, or someone surfing the ‘net?

Perhaps the answer is “all of the above.” With so many activities affecting a brand’s reputation, measuring your marketing remains an inexact science. However, by leveraging technology and focusing on a few disciplined approaches, it is possible to understand which of your marketing activities best leads to brand awareness and sales. This knowledge in turn informs future marketing decisions.

The age-old technique has simply been to ask new callers how they heard about you. While this is useful, it can be misleading. Often, people simply remember how they found you – on the internet, in the Yellow Pages, or from a recent ad. This doesn’t measure the top-of-mind awareness they already had. Having a “top-of-mind” presence strongly influences the decision to actually pick up the phone when we see a company’s name in the Google listing.

Ask the right questions To get good feedback, you need to ask the right questions, and to employ more than one measurement technique. Below, a list of pretty easy and inexpensive options:

Free Google Tools – The omnipresent search engine offers a number of free resources that offer insightful data into your presence online and in your community. The most prevalent is Google Analytics. By signing up, you can access detailed but easy-to-understand records of the traffic patterns on your website.

Google Alerts – Whenever a product,

your company name (or anything else you want to search) hits the web in pretty much any form, Google Alerts can tell you all about it. It’s a great way to track media hits, listings or, yes, online complaining about you. Google doesn’t always drill down into the various forms of social media (blogs, microblogs,

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Google Adwords Keyword Tool – Are consumers Googling “furnaces” or “heating contractors” when they need service? This handy resource helps you learn the common search phrases people use, allowing you to tailor your website’s content and online advertising accordingly. (See By the Numbers on page 160.) Email deployment – Emails are a popular way to promote, but how do you know what has connected, and what did not? Using a web-based deployment program such as Constant Contact or Campaign Monitor ensures your emails are programmed to avoid spam filters. More important though is that these services let

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you access reports about how many people opened the email, which links they clicked through, how many people choose to unsubscribe, and more.

Ask the right questions when they call â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a discipline to train frontline people to ask these questions, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth the effort. Instead of the classic, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How did you hear about us?â&#x20AC;? ask callersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; permission to pose three questions that will help improve your advertising and marketing. Promise a one-minute discussion, and no more. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ask questions such as: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How long have you known about our company?â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you know anyone who is a customer?â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why did you decide to call us over a competitor?â&#x20AC;?

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Surveys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quality conversations with customers are crucial and can be relatively easy, low cost, and satisfy many business goals. You can understand local buying habits, the media they pay attention to, how they go about finding a contractor, and what motivates them to call.

Rely on your staff for honest input â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No one better understands the â&#x20AC;&#x153;realâ&#x20AC;? brand reputation than your staff. They hear the word on the street and are closest to your customers. Every few months, pull together an informal session where â&#x20AC;&#x153;dirt is encouraged.â&#x20AC;? Use promotion codes and track the results â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whether using print advertising, radio, direct mail or web coupons, every time you run a promotion or awareness campaign, assign different code numbers to every single activity. This creates an easy question for people calling in, and lets you carefully measure which messages and offers generated the most interest, and resulted in the highest close rate.

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!RE 9OU 4HE 3IX -ILLION $OLLAR -AN If I were to ask a company owner to name their most valuable asset, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hear everything from their business, retirement plans, or even a home. The truth is, if you work and earn income, your most valuable asset is your ability to do just that.

an income, the first area to suffer will be your savings. This will either stop retirement plan contributions, or worse, deplete your savings to make ends meet. Even a modest depletion of savings will mean a huge difference in retirement capital 25 years from now.

As you do for all other assets, it makes sense to protect your ability to work against a prolonged illness or disability. To do this, we look to long term disability (LTD) insurance coverage, which provides a monthly income benefit while you are not working.

As well, your business suffers. While some staff may cheer your absence, over time, company performance will drop without your leadership, possibly depleting the value of your company as an asset.

Now, contractors are a brazen lot, I know. Typically when I pass the idea of an illness or injury keeping someone from working, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s met with, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d run the company from my bed if I had to. Try stopping me.â&#x20AC;?

Your earning potential Putting it to numbers, if you are 40 years of age, your ability to earn income is pegged at about 20 times income. So if you earn $80,000 a year, the value of you as an income earner over your lifetime is about $1.6 million. Imagine that.

While I appreciate the resolve, the reality is while you focus on getting back on your feet, the costs can be staggering if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the right protection in place. Personal income loss means lifestyle suffers. Chances are if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have

While most group benefit plans have an LTD component, coverage can fall short for a company owner or employees earning aboveaverage wages. Taking time to review coverage for limits, duration, and most importantly, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;definition of disabilityâ&#x20AC;? will mean fewer surprises should an illness stop income.

In addition to group coverage, look to individual coverage as a way to increase monthly benefits and provide broader coverage. Your ability to work and earn income is the key to your lifelong financial success. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let an illness or injury steal that away from you. Long term disability coverage deserves to be an essential part of your business and financial protection strategy, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the bottom line.

So, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the risk? The risk of income loss is very real. In fact, insurers indicate a hefty risk of at least one illness or injury keeping workers away three months to two years over oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career. Disability can arise from serious injuries, nervous disorders such as depression, cancer and its related treatment, as well as the familiar â&#x20AC;&#x153;lower backâ&#x20AC;? problems that tend to be chronic. A disability stopping income for even one year can have a devastating impact on current and future finances. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reason we tend not to take year-long vacations.

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2/!$ 7!22)/2 How did you get into the business? “My father was a steamfitter. He didn’t have his own company, but he was in the trade.” When did you get into the trade? “1989. I got my CFQ first, then did my master plumber’s license after that.” Where did you go to trade school? “I went to both George Brown and Humber Colleges.” What service area do you cover? “The Greater Toronto Area and Barrie.” What’s your favourite thing about the job? “Staying on top of the mar-

keting, and maintaining a high level of customer service. I know it sounds cliché, but I like that I can walk around with my chin up in public because we don’t take any short cuts to resolve anything.” What’s your advice to someone just getting started in the trade? “Don’t sell yourself short. Be proud of being a tradesman and charge proper rates.” What’s the best part of the job? “I like getting testimonials from customers.” Favourite tool in your toolbox: “I don’t have a toolbox anymore, but I guess my pliers.”

Name: Roberto Luongo Company: Bosco Plumbing Ltd. Title: President Born: Toronto, Ont. Lives in: Erin, Ont. Age: 38 Family: Wife, Melanie, and three sons, Daniello, 6, Nikolas, 4, Roberto, 2

Photos: David Chidley

Pets: “There’s a dog on its way, we’re researching now. It’s going to be an outdoor dog, but we’re not sure what yet.”

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Favourite band: “The Wiggles and Barney. They calm my boys down, so they’re good.”

"Y $AVE "OWDEN Favourite movie: “Braveheart, Shawshank Redemption, and the Bourne trilogy.”

Favourite local haunt: “The Busholme, it’s a bar in Erin.” Favourite business website: “Nexstarnetwork.com, it’s a business website that let’s members share marketing information.”

Favourite magazine: “Is this where I’m supposed to say Mechanical Business? I also like Profit.”

What’s on your bookshelf? “Right now I’m reading two books, one is called The Richest Man in Babylon and the other is What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know about Cash Flow.”

Favourite cartoon: “Tom and Jerry.” Favourite hockey team: “I’d have to say the Leafs first and the Washington Capitals second. My uncle was close to Lou Franceschetti as a kid and he used to play for Washington.” Position in hockey: “I play goalie when I play pickup with my buddies once a week.” Favourite car: “The kind that James Bond drives. I saw one at a dealership once and thought it was pretty cool.”

If you were granted one wish, what would it be? “Good health for my family.” Pet peeve: “Ask my wife, she could tell you a list of them. One is an unorganized dishwasher. She can’t believe it, but that’s one of them.” If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? “A lion: king of the jungle.” If you could visit one place in the world, where would it be? “Egypt or India, the pyramids or the Taj Mahal probably. Something historical.” One word that describes you: “Direct.”

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If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be? “Vince Lombardi.” If you won one million dollars right now, what would you do with it? “Invest. I can’t get away from who I am, so I’d try to make more money on top of it.” If you had one super power, what would it be? “It’s between flying and reading minds. But I think I could do a lot more with reading people’s minds.” Rule of thumb: “Don’t beat around the bush.”

A case of mistaken identity “I was playing ball hockey for a team called the Toronto Panthers, at the time that Luongo was playing for the Florida Panthers. We went to a tournament in Newfoundland and had Panthers jerseys and tracksuits and everything. After one game, the coach comes in the locker room and says, ‘Luongo, you’ve got some fans outside who want autographs.’ I walked out and saw these kids holding up orange road hockey balls, asking me to sign. I didn’t have the heart to tell them, so I just signed them.”

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Accubid Systems ...................pg. 83 Emerson Canada...................pg. 2-6 Madok Mfg.............................pg. 19 Tel: (800) 222-8243 www.accubid.com

Tel: (905) 948-3400 www.emersoncanada.ca

Tel: (519) 756-5760 www.madok.com

Airia Brands ............................pg. 51 Fantech....................................pg. 60 McKay Boiler Supplies..........pg. 71 Tel: (519) 457-1904 www.lifebreath.com

Tel: (800) 565-3548 www.fantech.net

Tel: (905) 265-8130 www.mckayboiler.com

Allied Air Enterprises............pg. 59 Fieldpiece................................pg. 48 Mestek Inc. .............................pg. 87 Tel: (800) 448-5872 www.alliedair.com

Tel: (714) 634-1844 www.fieldpiece.com

Tel: (905) 670-5888 www.mestek.com

Allpriser Ltd. ........................pg. 145 FLIR..........................................pg. 47 Mitsubishi ..........................pg. 24-25 Tel: (416) 247-8219 www.allpriser.com

Tel: (800) 464-6372 www.goinfrared.com

Tel: (800) 387-9630 www.mitsubishielectric.ca

Arkema Canada .....................pg. 94 Fujitsu General America.....pg. 143 Napoleon Htg. & AC pg. 153-154 Tel: (800) 567-5726 www.forane-na.com

Tel: (888) 888-3424 www.fujitsugeneral.com

Tel: (800) 461-5581 www.napoleonheatingandair.com

Bradford White-Canada........pg. 17 Fulford Supply........................pg. 53 Newmac Mfg. ........................pg. 91 Tel: (866) 690-0961 www.bradfordwhite.com

Tel: (416) 423-4885 www.fulfordsupply.com

Tel: (519) 539-6147 www.newmacfurnaces.com

Bradley Corp. .........................pg. 43 General Pipe Cleaners ............pg. 8 Novanni Stainless ................pg. 155 Tel: (800) 272-3539 www.bradleycorp.com

Tel: (877) 273-7246 www.drainbrain.com

Tel: (800) 661-1795 www.novanni.ca

Brant Radiant Heaters ..........pg. 62 Heatlink Group.......................pg. 33 NTI / NY Thermal ..................pg. 85 Tel: (800) 387-4778 www.brantradiant.com

Tel: (800) 661-5332 www.heatlinkgroup.com

Tel: (800) 688-2575 www.nythermal.com

Camus Hydronics...................pg. 97 Honeywell Refrigerants pg. 23, 65, 150 OS&B.......................................pg. 82 Tel: (905) 696-7800 www.camus-hydronics.com

Tel: (800) 553-9749 www.410A.com

Tel: (877) 314-6040 www.osb.ca

CMX-CIPHEX Show ..............pg. 88 Intelledyne LLC ......................pg. 98 Reed Mfg. Co.........................pg. 42 Tel: (416) 444-5225 www.cmxciphexshow.com

Tel: (516) 676-0777 www.intellidynellc.com

(800) 666-3691 www.reedmfgco.com

Coleman Htg. & AC ..............pg. 92 Invensys/Robertshaw ...........pg. 63 Refrigerant Mgt. Cda. pg. 140-141 Tel: (800) 668-2389 www.colemanac.com

Tel: (416) 702-3435 www.invensyscontrols.com

Tel: (866) 622-0209 www.refrigerantmanagement.ca

Cozy/Louisville Tin & Stove pg. 93 IPEX Inc...................................pg. 39 Refrigerant Services .........pg. 76-77 Tel: (416) 781-5286 www.cozyheaters.com

Tel: (866) 473-9462 www.ipexinc.com

Tel: (866) 999-2653 www.rscool.com

Delta Faucet/Masco ..............pg. 12 LG Electronics Cda. ...............pg. 61 Rheem Canada.......................pg. 89 Tel: (905) 712-3030 www.deltafaucet.com

Tel: (888) 542-2623 www.lg.ca

Tel: (800) 268-6966 www.canada.rheem.com

Don Park .................................pg. 50 Lochinvar.................................pg. 73 Runtal North America...........pg. 70 Tel: (416) 449-7275 www.donpark.com

Tel: (615) 889-8900 www.lochinvar.com

Tel: (888) 829-4901 www.runtalnorthamerica.com

Eden Energy Equip. ..............pg. 49 Lyncar Products...............pg. 18, 81 S.A. Armstrong ......................pg. 69 Tel: (888) 325-3336 www.edenenergy.com

Tel: (800) 263-7011 www.lyncar.com

Tel: (416) 755-2291 www.armstrongpumps.com

Saniflo Canada .......................pg. 80 Uponor Canada......................pg. 27 White-Rodgers .......................pg. 7 Tel: (800) 363-5874 www.saniflo.ca

Tel: (888) 994-7726 www.uponor.ca

Tel: (800) 305-6953 www.turbotorch.com

Selkirk Canada .......................pg. 60 Victaulic Company.................pg. 41 WILO Canada .........................pg. 79 Tel: (888) 735-5475 www.selkirkcorp.com

Tel: (905) 884-7444 www.victaulic.com

Tel: (866) 945-6236 www.wilo-na.com

SIME North America.............pg. 57 Viessmann Mfg....................pg. 100 Wolverine Tube ......................pg. 18 Tel: (877) 836-7772 www.simenorthamerica.com

Tel: (519) 885-6300 www.viessmann.ca

Tel: (800) 265-9271 www.wlvtc.com

Taco (Canada) .........................pg. 21 Watco Mfg..............................pg. 22 Woodford Mfg.......................pg. 45 Tel: (905) 564-9422 www.taco-hvac.com

(816) 796-3900 www.watcomfg.com

Tel: (719) 574-1101 www.woodfordmfg.com

Tekmar Control Sys. ..............pg. 35 Watts Water Technologies pg. 156 Yorkland Controls ..................pg. 96 Tel: (250) 545-7749 www.tekmarcontrols.com

Tel: (905) 332-4090 www.wattscanada.ca

Tel: (416) 661-3306 www.yorkland.net

Thermadyne/TurboTorch ......pg. 99 Weil-McLain ............................pg. 31 Z-Flex.......................................pg. 90 Tel: (905) 827-4515 www.turbotorch.com

Tel: (905) 456-8300 www.weil-mclain.ca

Tel: (416) 679-0045 www.z-flex.com

Thermo Mfg. ..........................pg. 10 Whirlpool/Goodman .............pg. 95 Zurn Industries.......................pg. 93 (888) 678-8711 www.thermopan.com

Tel: (877) 780-3316 www.whirlpoolcomfort.com www.goodmanmfg.com

C A L E N D A R 2 0 1 0 CIPH Gala March 24, 2010 Toronto, Ont. www.ciph.com CMX/CIPHEX March 25-27, 2010 Toronto, Ont. www.cmxciphexshow.com UMRA RSES Conference March 25-28, 2010 Omaha, Neb. www.rses-umra.net K/BIS April 16-18, 2010 Chicago, Ill. www.kbis.com MEET May 5-6, 2010 Moncton, N.B. www.masterpromotions.ca RPA Annual Conference May 5-8, 2010 Reno, Nev. www.radiantpanelassociation.org

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CIPH Ontario Regional Conference May 14-15, 2010 Niagara Falls, Ont. www.ciph.com

HRAI AGM August 19-21, 2010 Kananaskis, Alta. www.hrai.ca

CAF 2010 June 6-8, 2010 St. John’s, N.L. www.caf-fca.org

Plumbing + Hydronics Expo September 15-17, 2010 Baltimore, Md. www.phexpo.com

COHA Oilheat 2010 June 16-18, 2010 Charlottetown, P.E.I. www.coha.ca

80th Annual OPIA Meeting & Education Seminar September 19-22, 2010 Barrie, Ont. www.opia.info

Canadian Water Summit June 17, 2010 Toronto, Ont. www.watersummit.ca

MCAC Annual Conference September 22-25, 2010 Halifax, N.S. www.mcac.ca

CIPH ABC June 27-30, 2010 St. John’s, N.L. www.ciph.com

14th Canadian National Conference on Drinking Water Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2010 Saskatoon, Sask. www.cwwa.ca CIPHEX West November 3-4, 2010 Calgary, Alta. www.ciphexwest.ca Construct Canada December 1-3, 2010 Toronto, Ont. www.constructcanada.com

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RLDVIEW Jeff Patchell

Sanitation and overcrowding in India Train travel around India is one of the great tourist experiences of the world. But with tens of millions of locals using this form of transport at any one time, proper sanitation has been an ongoing issue. The encouraging news is that a new toilet system is under development that has the potential to reduce fresh water use and improve national sanitation levels, not only on trains but throughout cities and rural communities.

“We get two streams from this toilet – one is solids and the other is liquids. The separator generates a thin film of water that adheres to the surface and flows outwards, collecting liquids, and the solids gravitate into the central retention compartment.” The water is collected, filtered and treated, then recycled to be used for flushing.

FASTFACT World Health Organization statistics show that in 2006 only 28 per cent of the population of India had sustainable access to improved sanitation.

Conscious of water shortages, an everincreasing population and its important role in tackling climate change, India is working hard to find solutions to sanitation shortfalls that conserve water while providing access for a greater number of people. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has created just such a solution – a zero-discharge toilet. Developed in conjunction with Indian Railways and UNICEF, the new toilet system is based on the premise of “ecological sanitation.”

“Indirectly, sewerage systems pollute water supplies,” project head Dr. Vinod Tare says. “And the water consumption of a normal toilet is very high because more water is required to transport waste to the sewerage line. Ecological The rise of India on the global stage sanitation is should not be underestimated. based on minimum use of As home to more than 1.13 billion water, or none, for conpeople – the world’s most populous veyance of democracy – this sub-continental giant waste to avoid has cultural signatures that have spread it entering the well beyond its national boundaries. waterways.”

A growing concern

The main body of the zero-discharge

toilet is identical to a conventional model, but the collection and processing of waste is entirely different. “What we have done is install a tank and separator device to the P-trap (water seal) below the toilet that divides solids and liquids,” says Tare.

But a lack of access to proper sanitation has threatened to hold India back.

“We treat the water to a certain level, as it is used only for flushing and remains in the closed loop. Specially developed microbial cultures are used for eliminating odours,” he explains.

The only fresh water used in the operation of the washroom is for personal cleaning. A large proportion of the Indian population does not have access to public toilets, let alone a domestic connection, so the zero-discharge toilet is being tried out in the public domain. Trials with the Indian railways are taking place on the service running between Lucknow and Chennai – a journey that takes almost three days. Tare says environmental concerns are growing in his country – even going as far as to say that India is more conscious of water shortages and global warming than Western nations. He believes finding solutions that take local conditions and sensitivities into consideration is the key to instigating change, and the zero-discharge toilet offers a relatively inexpensive solution, particularly when compared with conventional alternatives. “The kind of eco-friendly technologies that Western people use and recommend are quite unaffordable for us. If we can change our system and think in our own way, I think that will make a difference.”

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BY THE NUMBERS Compiled by Dave Bowden

FLUSHED AWAY 329 litres: average amount of water used daily by a Canadian

65%: approximate amount of indoor home water-use in Canada that occurs in the bathroom

PUTING THE “PORTA” IN “PORTA-POTTY”

1/3: amount of water that’s flushed down the toilet

Former race car driver and mechanic Paul Stender has made a career out of his hobby: affixing jet engines to unlikely vehicles. His most outrageous creation? The Jet Outhouse, better known as the world’s fastest porta-potty.

112 km/h: speed attained by the outhouse 1,000 horsepower: size of the loo’s jet engine 7-1/2’x4’x4’: height, width and depth of the outhouse

600 lb.: weight of the outhouse SOURCE: Indy Boys Inc.

SKILLED TRADES POWER ECONOMY

OPTIMIZE YOUR OPTIONS If you want customers to find you online, put yourself in their shoes. Consider some of these industry-related keywords used in Google Canada searches in December 2009:

550,000 searches for “heating cooling” 368,000 searches for “air conditioning” 201,000 searches for “refrigeration”

3.8 million: Number of Canadians working in the skilled trades

775,000: in the construction sector $550 billion: contribution to

60,500 searches for “HVAC” 14,800 searches for “air conditioning service” 6,600 searches for “heating contractors” 2,400 searches for “HVAC contractors” 480 searches for “HVAC technician”

Canada’s GDP

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