‘Selling Energy Efficiency’ seminar shines at AHR Chicago


Chicago — Nearly 120 people attended “Selling Energy Efficiency in Today’s Marketplace,” an AHR roundtable event hosted by Phc News. Panelists John Barba, training manager, Taco, Inc.; Dan Foley, owner, Foley Mechanical; Bob ‘hot rod’ Rohr, training and education manager, Caleffi North America; Dave Yates, owner, F.W. Behler; and Eric Aune, owner, Aune Plumbing LLC talked energy efficiency and solid salesmanship.


The two-hour event, moderated by Ellen Rohr, discussed topics such as alternative energy, geo and solar, selling yourself to customers, return on investment and local and federal rebate programs.
Matthew Coleman, Georgia Power, Brunswick Georgia, was the lucky winner of an iPad2.


Phc News would like to thank Viega, Taco, Burnham by U.S. Boiler Co., Bradford White and Laars for being primary sponsors.

  
 

AHR Webcast starts tonight


Come join Phc News columnist Ellen Rohr as she interviews manufacturer’s from the floor at last week’s AHR Show. This three-part series, starting tonight at 7:00 p.m. CST, will feature in-depth interviews with manufacturers about the latest company news and products and provide a great opportunity to get a first-hand look at new product technology — all from the unique perspective of the incomparable Ellen Rohr. Webcasts run January 31, February 1 & 2 at 7:00 p.m. CST.

Click here to view the episodes.

 
 

ASPE Partners with TMB Publishing


Chicago — The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is pleased to announce that it has signed a publishing partnership with TMB Publishing Inc., in which TMB’s renowned monthly magazine, Plumbing Engineer, will become “The Official Publication of ASPE” effective March 1 and will replace ASPE’s publication, Plumbing System & Design.


“This new partnership combines the technical quality readers have come to expect from ASPE with the extensive and long-standing publishing expertise TMB has earned by serving the plumbing engineering community for over 40 years,” says Jim Kendzel, MPH, CAE, ASPE executive director. “TMB’s leadership in the plumbing engineering market ensures ASPE’s technical content will reach a wider audience of plumbing engineers, designers, and specifiers leading to greater exposure of the ASPE brand and ultimately, increased value to the subscribers.”


Under the agreement, TMB will publish Plumbing Engineer in association with ASPE and will provide a subscription to the magazine to all ASPE members free of charge. ASPE will contribute the resources of its current authors and columnists as well as provide technical review of articles.


“I am thrilled to again be partnering with ASPE to help publish quality technical articles for the plumbing engineering community,” says TMB owner Tom Brown. “Plumbing Engineer and its readers can only benefit from the wealth of knowledge and expertise ASPE and its members will bring to the publication.”
Advertisers and other interested parties are encouraged to contact Brad Burnside, publisher of Plumbing Engineer at brad@tmbpublishing.com to obtain additional information related to this exciting new partnership.

  

High efficiency commercial pump line

www.taco-hvac.com

Taco’s Viridian pump line makes its first appearance at the 2012 AHR Expo in Chicago. The wet-rotor pump with an ECM motor offers an 80 percent decrease in energy consumption compared to a standard commercial pump of the same size. With fully automated variable speed operation, simple web style controls and capacities up to 375 GPM, the Viridian line meets the widest range of closed-loop heating and cooling applications. Taco.

 
   

Isolation ball valve
www.legendvalve.com

The Legend T-2012RFLG and S-2012RFLG Full port rotating flange isolation ball valve is ideal for circulator pump isolation, permitting pump removal without complete system drain-down, this durable forged brass full-port design does not affect pump flow volumes. Standard diamond-shaped pump flange connection rotates, to allow infinite valve positioning and integrated drain valve with tethered cap permits purging, balancing and flushing operations. Its positive-seal, blowout-proof stem features dual Teflon* packing and EPDM rubber O-ring seals. Available in threaded or sweat connections, sizes: 3/4” to 1-1/4”. Flange mounting hardware is included. Legend Valve.
   

Locking steel tape measures
www.ridgid.com

Lightweight and easy to carry, the RIDGID Locking Steel Tape Measures are designed with a comfortable grip on a heavy-duty tape measure structure. The durable tape measures are available in 16-foot (Model 616) or 25-foot (Model 325) versions. The tape measures are equipped with a rubber case that has stainless steel caps and provides grip traction in wet conditions. The extra-wide (1 1/16”) measuring blade is easy to read, nylon coated and abrasion resistant. RIDGID.
   

Challenger Solo condensing boiler
www.triangletube.com

The Challenger Solo is a high efficiency modulating, condensing boiler in a compact unit, perfect for small to mid-sized residences. The Challenger Solo joins the Challenger Combi boiler, which provides both space heating and domestic hot water from the appliance. The Challenger’s compact size and lightweight design allow it to be easily installed in even the smallest spaces. The Challenger can be vented with either twin vent & air piping or with concentric venting. Twin vent and air piping can be PVC, CPVC, PP, or SS. The Challenger’s intuitive control makes set-up quick and easy. The Challenger’s heat exchanger features a copper tube water side with an aluminum air side for efficient heat transfer and reliable performance. Triangle Tube.