U.S. Boiler Ambient hydronic heat pump
The Ambient air-to-water hydronic heat pump from U.S. Boiler Company is for residential customers looking to upgrade their hydronic systems with an efficient electric option. It has a 5-ton capacity (rated at 60 MBtu) and provides reliable space heating with outdoor temperatures as low as minus 13 degrees F. Offering a COP of up to 3.95 and delivering supply temperatures of up to 140 degrees F, the Ambient heat pump offers significant energy savings. Installation is simple, whether the monoblock heat pump is installed in a new residence or is retrofitted into an existing hydronic system. It’s also easy to install as a standalone heat source or in dual-fuel applications. The heat pump uses environmentally friendly R-32 refrigerant for high efficiency and low global warming potential. Its DC inverter Enhanced Vapor Injection technology is extremely quiet, with operating sound levels as low as 39 decibels at two-foot distance. 888-432-8887; www.usboiler.net
BAM! Bad Ass Mats safety mats
Avoid costly damage to your job sites with BAM! Bad Ass Mats. The mats are made from four-season, durable high-vis green HMWPE material with a built-in UV protector to guard against fading and cracking. 3/8-inch thick and rated at 160,000 pounds with pressure ratings of 373 pounds per square inch, and 53,700 pounds per square foot, they have a temperature rating of -103 degrees F to 258 degrees F. The 4-foot-by-8-foot sheets weigh 56 pounds and come with 8 large hand holes for easy handling, even with gloves. A dual-side tread pattern provides safe traction for both equipment and pedestrians. Mats don’t absorb moisture and chemicals, and can be simply hosed off. 262-877-4700; www.bamgroundpro.com
AERCO Benchmark E electric boiler
Benchmark E is a powerful, zero-emissions electric boiler from AERCO, a Watts brand. It offers the reliability and energy savings of the original, compact gas-fired Benchmark boiler, in addition to new technology such as peak load management and hybrid plant capability. Benchmark E easily sequences up to 16 boilers, including gas-fired Benchmark boilers to create a hybrid plant that maximizes cost efficiencies. It also lowers building peak loads and operational costs by maximizing charging time during hours with off-peak electricity rates.Benchmark E pairs with AERCO’s SmartPlate EV indirect water heater for a fully electric heating and domestic hot water plant solution. The boilers are compact, lightweight to easily fit in a freight elevator, and offer easy service access from front and top. 845-580-8000; www.aerco.com
Caleffi XF magnetic dirt separator
Caleffi North America’s CALEFFI XF (Xtra Filtration) magnetic dirt separator designed to provide state-of-the-art protection for today’s high efficiency heat pumps and condensing boiler systems. It is equipped with an exclusive first-pass filter featuring an internal scrub brush mechanism along with magnetic and nonmagnetic separation technology. To purge the system of impurities, turn off the circulator, open the blowdown valve, remove the pullout magnet stem from the dry well and rotate the top knob to brush the internal mesh filter free of debris. To reduce hydraulic pumping resistance, a 50% bypass feature is standard on some models. The XF is available in 1-, 1 1/2- and 1 1/2-inch NPT, press and sweat connections. 414-238-2360; www.caleffi.com
A. O. Smith Adapt condensing tankless water heaters
A. O. Smith’s Adapt premium condensing gas tankless water heaters with X3 Scale Prevention Technology have new features, including an integrated recirculation pump and patented heat exchanger and enhanced installation flexibility. This unit is the first tankless water heater designed and manufactured entirely by A. O. Smith. To enhance installation flexibility, the Adapt line offers 2- and 3-inch dual pipe venting, 1/2- and 3/4-inch gas line options and universal indoor/outdoor installation. The water heaters can be converted from natural gas to liquid propane in the field with an included kit. The Adapt tankless water heaters also include such as Wi-Fi capability for remote monitoring and an integrated recirculation pump that provides instant hot water and eliminates the time homeowners typically spend waiting at their fixture for the water to heat up. 800-527-1953; www.hotwater.com
Milwaukee Tool BOLT safety helmets
Milwaukee Tool delivers advanced slip, trip and fall protection on the job site with the new BOLT safety helmets with IMPACT ARMOR liner. Designed with RHEON technology, the IMPACT ARMOR liner delivers oblique impact protection and the safety helmet is a part of the BOLT system, allowing users to secure accessories simultaneously for efficiency on the job site. In addition to protection against top and side impacts, the helmets allow users to use multiple accessories at once. The construction safety helmets include a headlamp mount that works with most headlamps for easy, secure attachment and a BOLT marker clip that allows for easy access to pens and markers. The climbing-style helmet also has a comfortable, adjustable chin strap for better security, are ANSI Type 2 and are customizable with the ability to add a company logo in up to four locations on the helmet. 800-729-3878; www.milwaukeetool.com
Superior Signal 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower
Superior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke-testing building plumbing and laterals to quickly find faults, odors, leaks and inflow. The 5E FLEX is compatible with leading 18- to 20-volt tool batteries utilizing a high-quality power adapter. The 5E FLEX smoke blower integrates with existing electric tool sets or can run off any 12- to 24-volt DC power source. Smoke-testing is a cost-effective solution ideal for hard-to-find faults in commercial, residential and municipal facilities. While the 5E blower is popular for a variety of plumbing applications, it is also particularly useful in testing sewer laterals, showing where a fault or leak may occur on private property. Made in the USA, the 5E FLEX comes with an 8-foot industrial-grade hose. Used with 1A or 2B Superior smoke candles, it creates 4,000 or 8,000 cubic feet of smoke respectively. Superior Smoke candles are also sold in convenient SealPac cans that extend shelf life. 732-251-0800; www.superiorsignal.com/prflex
