Heating system filter offers
total system protection
Problem: Grand Mechanical Solutions was hired to install a residential heating system filter in an older house in Brantford, Ontario, with piping that was almost 100 years old. Old, degraded piping was contributing to contaminants that were reducing the efficiency of the residential boiler system.
Solution: Their technicians decided to install a BoilerMag BM/R and add the BM1 Inhibitor from Eclipse Tools to maximize the system’s efficiency.
Result: After flushing the system, they noticed an increased flow rate and improved heat transfer in the radiators. The picture shows how much contamination was captured from the BoilerMag BM/R after two system flushes. Eliminating contaminants in any system is vital to maximizing its heating efficiency. BoilerMag offers complete hydronic system protection with a three-step solution — clean, protect and inhibit — using their range of quality system treatment products and chemicals. 905-664-5585; www.boilermag.com
Intelligent valve helps save
money on water and sewer costs
Problem: A California customer had a very high water bill and was worried about his rising costs as he also was having a relative stay with him over the summer.
Solution: The customer hired a plumber to install a 1-inch Smart Valve solution onto his waterline. Once installed, the Smart Valve creates a steady backpressure through the meter that maintains the pressure. Because it is installed after the meter (on the user side), it keeps everything between it and the meter at a constant pressure. Because of this, the meter now does not overspin, and any pockets of air present (which normally register and are counted as volume) remain condensed and now will not register. The Smart Valve also acts as a pressure-reducing valve, and can be adjusted to custom fit each home, while reducing the pressure from a minimum 1 to 2 psi, up to about 20 psi if the pressure is much higher. In all, the job took about 45 minutes.
Result: The customer saved over 50% year over year even with an additional family member staying with him. His overall savings per month have averaged about 35% over the three years, and he recouped his initial investment in less than a year. 201-690-6512; www.getsmartvalve.com
