The new location will be the sixth store for Johnstone Supply Balsan Group (JSBG), which has been a member of the Johnstone Supply cooperative since 1995. JSBG first opened its doors in Exton, Pennsylvania. That store moved to Downingtown, Pennsylvania in 2004. The same year they expanded, opening a second location in Annapolis, Maryland. Since then JSBG has grown to four stores in south eastern Pennsylvania and two stores in Maryland.
These 150- to 2,500-gallon electric water heaters are available from 12 to 162 kW and feature internal fusing (above 120 A) and magnesium anode rods. The water heaters also offer immersion thermostats; a manual reset high limit; a hinged, lockable door; and a channel iron skid base.
The autobalancing technology in this system calculates the actual energy needs of single rooms and adapts the heat output of each loop by controlling the actuator’s on and off cycle.
Continuing its long-standing commitment to create the most versatile and interoperable smart thermostat available, Carrier® announced its Côr™ thermostat is now compatible with the Apple HomeKit. The collaboration between Carrier and Apple provides homeowners a seamless experience in managing their home's climate controls and comfort.
Venstar®, a thermostat and energy management systems supplier, announced it has signed an agreement with Brauer Supply of St. Louis for the distribution of Venstar HVAC control products from its locations in northwestern Arkansas, southern Illinois, southeastern Kansas, Missouri, and northwestern Oklahoma.
Lux Products Corp. announced that it has added the Kivlan Group to its roster of sales representatives. Kivlan is a leading HVAC and refrigeration sales rep in the Mid-Atlantic region. Starting immediately, Kivlan will provide HVAC professionals and businesses with the entire portfolio of Lux thermostats.
More homeowners are opting to purchase thermostats and install them on their own, but this doesn't have to take sales opportunities away from the contractor.