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BOILER REPORT
Lochinvar Corp. 300 Maddox Simpson Pkwy Lebanon, TN 37090 615.889.8900
www.Lochinvar.com
The fully modulating CREST
Company History: Lochinvar’s history dates back to 1919 with its founder Walter Vallett, Sr.’s entry into the water heater business. A true industry pioneer, Vallett was instrumental in the development of the first automatic gas fired water heaters early in his career. He founded the Walter Vallett Company May 16, 1946, which eventually became Lochinvar Water Heater Company and is known today as Lochinvar Corporation. He remained committed to the industry, and active in the company, serving as Chairman of the Board until his death in 1982. Bill Vallett Sr. took over as the second-generation owner of the business and currently his three sons, Bill Vallett, Jr. (president), Tom Vallett (executive vice president) and Jeff Vallett (executive vice president) own and operate the company. Boiler Market Forecast: Lochinvar continues to see growth
Condensing Boiler introduces a low-NOx
combustion system with a stainless steel heat exchanger and a highly unique, patent pending dual-system burner design with up to 25:1 turndown. The top- mounted, single micro-metal fiber burner actually serves as two combustion systems in one, each with its own blower and gas valve assembly to power the combustion process based on demand.
in the energy retrofit and replacement segment of its business, as well as the development of our renewable energy business with the Lochinvar/TiSUN brand of commercial solar thermal systems. Company News: The CREST® Condensing Boiler offers
innovative fire-tube technology integrated with the exclusive SMART TOUCH™ operating control. The new Lochinvar/TiSUN line of commercial solar thermal systems includes solar thermal panels, solar thermal storage tanks, pumping stations and a wide array of system accessories. Contractor Benefits: Lochinvar’s VIP Contractor Program,
currently in its sixth year, continues to offer a wealth of tools, resources and incentives to help participating contractors achieve a successful and profitable heating season. Two key components of the program are the VIP Installation Showcase and VIP Contractor locator, which continue to reward contractors for their impressive installations and match potential homeowner customers with our elite group of contractors.
HTP 120 Braley Road East Freetown, MA 02717 800-323-9651
www.htproducts.com
The Pioneer Heating Appliance offers an alternative to energy- wasting
Company History: .Founded in 1974, HTP is a designer and manufacturer of advanced heating and hot water systems. Product categories include: modulating condensing commercial and residential high-efficiency boilers, indirect water heaters, high- efficiency gas-fired water heaters, solar hot water systems, and oil-fired and electric water heaters. Company News: HTP is excited to release a few new
mid-efficiency boilers. Combining the advantages of condensing high-efficiency and high thermal mass allows the unit to be installed as a direct replacement for inefficient equipment. Unlike mid-efficiency boilers and power-vented non- condensing units utilizing simple “on/off” burners, the burner is fully modulating and condensing.
innovative products this year. It has expanded its Versa Series with the Versa-Flame, combining high thermal mass space heating with endless hot water in to one efficient unit. You will also see its new Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater with an Energy factor of 2.3, as well as a completely re-launched Electric water heating series. Boiler Market Outlook: The boiler market remains steady
in regard to economic standing. As new homes are built with homeowners keeping high-efficiency in mind, HTP expects a rise in the market. Homeowners are looking for ways to save, and high efficiency is the answer.
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Laars Heating Systems 20 Industrial Way Rochester, NH 03801 603.335.6300
www.laars.com
Rinnai
www.rinnai.us
Company News: Rinnai’s new hydronic furnace design, which works in conjunction with the Rinnai® tankless water heating system to efficiently heat the entire home, features Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) technology. This ultra-efficient brushless DC (direct current) motor operates up to 48 percent more efficiently than traditional PSC (permanent split capacitor) motors, which translates into lower operating costs, allowing homeowners to save up to $1,692 over a five-year period. In addition, the ECM motor is quieter and more durable than PSC varieties and runs cooler since it does not include a capacitor like most motors.
Company News: In 1948, engineer Avy Miller formed Laars Engineering as a company dedicated to the concept of heating water quickly by passing the water through finned copper tube heat exchangers. Miller realized that moving water at high velocity through “low-mass” heat exchangers, such as finned copper tubing, could heat water up to nine times faster than through cast iron vessels. This also solved another problem — that of scale build-up in the tubes. By controlling flow rates, lime and scale were prevented from forming on tube walls, thereby keeping the heat transfer process clean and efficient. Today, Laars Heating Systems operates as a subsidiary of the Bradford White Corp. Boiler Market Outlook: For the next few years Laars
The new wall- mounted, modulating- condensing Mascot II boiler offers high efficiency, ease of use and versatility in small, 100-lb. package. The low NOx, 95% AFUE, sealed- combustion, fully-modulating system is available as a 125 MBH input boiler or combination boiler and water heater; both are Energy Star qualified.
expects to see slow growth until both the residential and commercial real estate markets can fully recover. The bright spot continues to be strong growth in the residential and commercial conversion to high efficiency equipment.
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