AGA - American Gas Association
CC - Copper x Copper
NPT - National Pipe Thread (Standard)
Dia.- Diameter
FGH - Female Garden Hose
FHT - Female Hose Thread
FIP - Female Iron Pipe
FPT - Female Pipe Thread
IPS - Iron Pipe Size
MGH - Male Garden Hose
MHT - Male Hose Thread
MIP - Male Iron Pipe
MPT - Male Pipe Thread
GPM - Gallons Per Minute
OD - Outside Diameter
ID - Inside Diameter
SWT - Sweat
THD - Thread
CP - Chrome Plated
PB - Polished Brass
SF - Satin Finish
SS - Stainless Steel
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Sizing An Electric Tankless Water Heater
When sizing an electric tankless water heater for your home remember to look at the manufactures recommended electric service to the house (in Amperage) for each model you are considering. A common mistake when ordering online is to look at the 220/240 Volts and not the Amperage, often resulting in getting the wrong size and the wasted time of a return.
Our electric tankless water heaters are 97% efficient and are not subject to stand-by losses of conventional tank type water heaters.
This offers a 20% or more savings on the hot water portion of your bill.
Our electric tankless water heaters are 97% efficient and are not subject to stand-by losses of conventional tank type water heaters.
This offers a 20% or more savings on the hot water portion of your bill.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Energy Tips
1. If you spend $2000 a year on fuel consider replacing an older boiler (65% efficiency) with a 95% high efficiency boiler. This could save you up to $580 dollars a year!
2. The heating equipment in your home needs regular tune-ups just like your car. Having a professional clean and calibrate your boiler every year can typically save you 5-8% on your bill.
3. Radiant heat is not only more comfortable to your body but you can see savings of 10%-30% in most residences and up to 60% in shops, garages, and warehouses.
4. Check the furnace filter each month, and clean or replace it as needed. Dirty filters block airflow through your heating equipment, increasing your energy bill and shortening the equipment’s life.
5. Fans can suck all the heat out of the average house in little more than an hour. Minimize use of ventilation fans such as bathroom and kitchen hood fans during cold temps.
2. The heating equipment in your home needs regular tune-ups just like your car. Having a professional clean and calibrate your boiler every year can typically save you 5-8% on your bill.
3. Radiant heat is not only more comfortable to your body but you can see savings of 10%-30% in most residences and up to 60% in shops, garages, and warehouses.
4. Check the furnace filter each month, and clean or replace it as needed. Dirty filters block airflow through your heating equipment, increasing your energy bill and shortening the equipment’s life.
5. Fans can suck all the heat out of the average house in little more than an hour. Minimize use of ventilation fans such as bathroom and kitchen hood fans during cold temps.
Monday, February 7, 2011
What is a BTU
British thermal unit: a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at one atmosphere
Related Amounts:
1 Watt = 3.413 BTU*
1 Gallon Propane = 91,330 BTU*
1 Gallon Fuel Oil (#2) = 138,690 BTU*
1 Therm (of any fuel) = 100,000 BTU*
1 Ton = 12,000 BTU*
*(US Dept of Energy)
Related Amounts:
1 Watt = 3.413 BTU*
1 Gallon Propane = 91,330 BTU*
1 Gallon Fuel Oil (#2) = 138,690 BTU*
1 Therm (of any fuel) = 100,000 BTU*
1 Ton = 12,000 BTU*
*(US Dept of Energy)
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