Sunday, September 27, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
New ComEd Rebates Launched June 1, 2015
ComEd offers rebates for qualifying, energy-efficient appliances, high-efficiency central air conditioners and heat pumps, weatherization improvements and more.
APPLIANCE REBATES
Appliance rebates put the power to save directly into your hands. Rebates are available on both retail and online purchases of these ENERGY STAR® certified appliances:
HEATING & COOLING REBATES
Upgrade your heating and cooling systems and save with ComEd rebates. Boost your energy efficiency with these home improvements and save up to $500:
WEATHERIZATION REBATES
ComEd customers that use electricity provided by ComEd for the majority of their home’s heating, or natural gas provided by Nicor Gas for the majority of their home’s heating, may be eligible for the following rebates, up to $1,500 per home:
For more information on the rebates and to see if you qualify please visit https://www.comed.com/home-savings/rebates/Pages/default.aspx
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
WHAT IS THE ANSI Z358.1 STANDARD?
Today, simply providing emergency eyewash and shower products is not enough. Facilities must inspect, test, and monitor emergency equipment system readiness and performance. Each unit must be accessible, usable, and tepid-water equipped.
Even though the most current ANSI Z358.1 standard now dates to 2014, most emergency eyewash and shower units across North America do not yet comply with these significant provisions.
It was First published in 1981 and has been revised in 1990, 1998, 2004, 2009, and 2014.
2009 Revision Includes:
• Temperature range for water delivery
• Simultaneous use
• Eyewash testing requirements
2014 Revision Includes:
• Design, manufacture and installation of emergency showers
• Equipment installation location
• Adjusted measurements
To view some of the revisions in detail please continue reading
Monday, March 9, 2015
Water Heater Making Loud Noises or Not Getting Enough Hot Water?
Is your hot water heater making loud popping or banging noises?
Are you getting less hot water than you used to?
If you answered yes to the above questions then it may be time to delime your water heater.
Most manufacturers now require you to perform routine maintenance on your hot water heater in order to keep it running at its peak and extend the life expectancy of the heater.
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Why do I need to delime my water heater?
With the advent of high input and larger storage tanks in both commercial and residential heaters, deliming has become a necessity of modern maintenance. Lime (CaCO3), is the most notable factor when discussing water hardness. Lime is present in every water system to some degree across the entire United States. Since lime is inversely soluble [the more you heat, the more lime comes out], higher usage, excessive hardness, and increased heating surface can lead to a high incidence of “limed-up” heaters.
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Custom Storage Tank Wrap Insulation
It's simple to receive a quotation for custom storage tank wrap insulation. Just fill out the information below.
Features of Storage Tank Wrap Insualtion:
- Made of high-insulating, low-density, flame-retardant poleyurethane foam
- Includes rugged vinyl jacket for indoor or outdoor use
- Meets ASHRAE/IES STANDARD 90.1b 1992
- Installs in 5 easy steps
- Flexibility - easy to remove and accomodates on-site modifications
- Eliminates Factory Installed Insulation
- Fits over flange nozzles and pipe fittings
- Includes Rectangle shaped section of foam to wrap around cylindrical part of tank, Circular piece of foam for top of tank (or two for Horizontal installs), and a rugged vinyl cover
- Standard Lead time is 3 to 4 weeks
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Bakers Rack - A Must Have
1. Basic Considerations
- Consider the size of your kitchen
- Check the features
- Pick a style that suits you
- Buy only quality ones
- Properly assemble it
- Find a good spot for the rack
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Taco 007-F5 Pump Parts
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5 Reasons To Choose Blow In Insulation
Insulating your home is pure and simple the number one way to save money on energy costs. In the old days floors and walls were lined with just about anything to keep the moisture and cold air out of home. Renovations have revealed that even old newspapers were found packed into wall and floor boards.
Today insulating is a science all its own. There are R-factors assigned to different material and methods of insulating that give homes and buildings an appropriate amount of protection for their geographic region. The higher the R rating, the better insulated the home.
One of the top rated insulations is relatively new to the industry – probably no more than a couple of decades old – and that is blow in insulation.
The Benefits of Blow In Insulation
There are several benefits to blow in insulation over rolls of fibreglass insulation. The benefits include the method of installing it, its energy efficiency and where it can be used. Here are the top 5 reasons to consider using blow in insulation:
1. Blow in insulation is adjustable. Depending on how much material is used, it can create a protection with an R value of 15-38.
2. Only virgin materials are used to create most blow-in varieties of insulation. This means there a reduced chance of allergies.
3. Blowing the material into the crevices allows for a tighter fit and seal. It can be directed around corners, beams, or wiring that may already be in the walls.
4. Installing blow in insulation is fast. A barrier, referred to as a blanket is stapled to all of the 2x4s to keep the material from floating away and adhering where it isn’t wanted. Then a small slit is cut into the blanket. A hose is inserted and measured amounts of the insulation are blown into place.
5. This type of insulation is extremely energy efficient. As it is blown in it expands and adheres to the surrounding surfaces. It fills even the tiniest of cracks as it does this.
The Complete Installation Process
After attaching the blanket to the surrounding boards, the small opening cut into it allows the hose to be pointed in all directions around the wall or ceiling. After the material is in place the blanket’s slit is closed and taped. This blanket does not act as a moisture barrier, it just control the spray. The material itself resists moisture.
Drywall or other wall materials are then installed right over the insulation blanket. In a renovation project this means that an entire wall would not have to be removed in order to insulation. Take an extremely old home for example. There may be no insulation at all. Instead of removing layers of plaster wall, you could simply make a hole, position the hose and fill the walls will energy efficient insulation. Then patch the wall and the job is complete.
The blow in insulation is more expensive than traditional insulation. However, experts estimate that energy savings is so great that within 2 to 4 years those costs are recovered.
Today insulating is a science all its own. There are R-factors assigned to different material and methods of insulating that give homes and buildings an appropriate amount of protection for their geographic region. The higher the R rating, the better insulated the home.
One of the top rated insulations is relatively new to the industry – probably no more than a couple of decades old – and that is blow in insulation.
The Benefits of Blow In Insulation
There are several benefits to blow in insulation over rolls of fibreglass insulation. The benefits include the method of installing it, its energy efficiency and where it can be used. Here are the top 5 reasons to consider using blow in insulation:
1. Blow in insulation is adjustable. Depending on how much material is used, it can create a protection with an R value of 15-38.
2. Only virgin materials are used to create most blow-in varieties of insulation. This means there a reduced chance of allergies.
3. Blowing the material into the crevices allows for a tighter fit and seal. It can be directed around corners, beams, or wiring that may already be in the walls.
4. Installing blow in insulation is fast. A barrier, referred to as a blanket is stapled to all of the 2x4s to keep the material from floating away and adhering where it isn’t wanted. Then a small slit is cut into the blanket. A hose is inserted and measured amounts of the insulation are blown into place.
5. This type of insulation is extremely energy efficient. As it is blown in it expands and adheres to the surrounding surfaces. It fills even the tiniest of cracks as it does this.
The Complete Installation Process
After attaching the blanket to the surrounding boards, the small opening cut into it allows the hose to be pointed in all directions around the wall or ceiling. After the material is in place the blanket’s slit is closed and taped. This blanket does not act as a moisture barrier, it just control the spray. The material itself resists moisture.
Drywall or other wall materials are then installed right over the insulation blanket. In a renovation project this means that an entire wall would not have to be removed in order to insulation. Take an extremely old home for example. There may be no insulation at all. Instead of removing layers of plaster wall, you could simply make a hole, position the hose and fill the walls will energy efficient insulation. Then patch the wall and the job is complete.
The blow in insulation is more expensive than traditional insulation. However, experts estimate that energy savings is so great that within 2 to 4 years those costs are recovered.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Taco Flood Breaker
Features include:
- Programmable Leak Detection Settings
- Programmable Vacation Mode Leak Settings
- Audible Alarm
- Floor Sensor
- Output Contact
- Input Contact
- Operates on Batteries and 9V DC Power Supply
- Reduces Property Damage
- Push Button Reset
- Mounts in Horizontal or Vertical Pipe
Sunday, March 1, 2015
New GRANDE CUBE Ice Maker from Ice-O-Matic
As enthusiasm for craft cocktails continues to grow, so does the need for larger ice cubes. After all, they melt slower, they stay colder and they seem to make every sip classier. That's why we're excited to introduce the Grande Cube, which you can now enjoy in North America with the ICE0856 machine.
The Grande Cube pairs nicely with any top shelf beverage. No wonder it's the perfect cube for fine dining, clubs and cocktail lounges.
ICE Series™ Modular Cube Ice Maker, air-cooled, approximately 875 lb production/24 hours, Grande-size cube, filter-free air, PURE ICE built in antimicrobial protection, Harvest assist produces Ice consistently/reduces operating cost, 208-230v/60/1-ph, 14.2 amps, ENERGY STAR®
http://www.sdsmarket.com/Ice_O_Matic_ICE0856GA_Grande_Cube_Ice_Machine_p/ice0856ga.htm
The Grande Cube pairs nicely with any top shelf beverage. No wonder it's the perfect cube for fine dining, clubs and cocktail lounges.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Update to the Taco 560 Series Zone Valve
Taco will begin supplying the 560 Series zone valve with a gold series power head. The replacement power head for the 560-5, 561-5 and 562-5 will change from 555-154RP to 555-050RP, the replacement head 555-154RP will be eliminated. This will be a running change and there will be no change to the model number of the 560 Series zone valve.
You can shop for replacement taco Zone Valve Parts at SDSmarket.com
You can view an update Zone Valve Parts Sheet - Click Here