Green Products - August 2008

THE RAY HIGH-EFFICIENCY CONDENSING CAST IRON BOILER runs on either propane or natural gas with no conversion kit required. It delivers from 40,000 to 199,000 Btuh at 92.7% AFUE, making it among the most green residential heating appliances available. It features SmartCycle technology, an on-board digital monitoring and control device that learns the most efficient firing rate based on actual use.

THE ISOLAR DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER is a compact, multi-functional controller for use in a wide array of applications. It features inputs for four sensors, and factory preset defaults able to control a standard solar water heating system with a secondary relay to divert surplus heat. The auxiliary relay can maintain tank temperature, protect the system from overheating, or direct another source to heat the storage tank. A built-in energy meter is able to record energy production of solar hot water. Four different models are available.
Caleffi

THE KINETIC WATER RAM clears clogged drains with green power. Just pump it up, insert it in the drain and snap the trigger. The environmentally safe tool uses compressed air to generate a shock wave that bypasses vents and goes around bends to clear almost any stoppage with only a 2% loss in power.
General Pipe Cleaners

A FULL LINE OF WATER-SAVING TOILETS are available that allow the user to select either a 1.0 GPF flush for liquid waste, or a 1.6 GPF flush for solid waste. Three models are offered, all constructed from vitreous china with 2' glazed trapways for more efficient waste removal and quieter operation. All have been certified by the EPA's WaterSense program.
Briggs

THE DRYLOC PH AND ORP SENSORS feature a foul-proof connector and robust body providing expanded chemical compatibility for use in a wide range of applications. The new threaded process connection design provides flexible mounting choices for easy installation. The sensors are highly responsive and offered in various configurations.
GF Piping Systems

THIS STAINLESS STEEL WATER-FREE URINAL is ideal for budget- and maintenance-conscious facilities. It features a bold, modern design that is vandal-resistant. There is no flushing mechanism, meaning no valve to go wrong. The urinal is easy to install and easy to clean.
Falcon

THE 4A SERIES BACKFLOW PREVENTERS utilize a “captured spring” check module that makes service easier and requires less space. The result is a more compact design allowing the valves to fit under smaller enclosures. The series includes a double check valve, a reduced pressure zone valve, and pressure vacuum breakers.
Apollo

THE SOLIS FLUSHOMETER is the first solar-powered, sensor-operated flushometer. It uses light to charge a highly efficient capacitor, providing power even in rooms with occupancy-controlled lighting. The solar panel powers the unit without the need for moving parts in the waterway.
Sloan

THE B-0107 PRE-RINSE SPRAY VALVE conserves water without sacrificing efficiency. A new spray pattern provides low flow with effective cleaning, using an average flow rate of 1.42 GPM and passing the ASTM test with an average cleanability rate of 26 seconds per plate or less.
T&S Brass

THIS LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEAD delivers a full-spray shower experience for the user. Models are offered with a 1.85 GPM spray, a 1.75 GPM spray and, for a 36% water savings over the standard 2.5 GPM showerhead, there is a 1.6 GPM spray. A series of chambers control the shape, velocity and thermal dynamics of the water with no moving internal parts.
Alsons

OPTIMIZED BOILER PACKAGES help facilities reduce fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions up to 10% each, and can deliver over 90% fuel-to-steam efficiency. New packages include a 250-800 hp high pressure steam firetube boiler that burns either natural gas or #2 oil, an integral burner, a two-stage condensing economizer a Level Master and more.
Cleaver-Brooks

THE ULTRACUT CORDLESS TUBING CUTTER cuts ½" or ¾" copper tubing in 3-5 seconds, consistently. The tool stops automatically in position for the next cut, and leaves virtually no burr outside the tubing.
Superior Tool