New Jersey-based Triangle Tube closed abruptly on November 3, but the company website says the voluntary recall of approximately 67,500 boilers will not be affected.
Radiant systems have become popular for their ability to deliver even, consistent warmth without the visible components of traditional heating systems.
The NOBLE Fire Tube Combi Boiler is designed for residential applications and offers three models ranging from 110,000-199,999 Btuh. The boiler features easy installation and serviceability, true instantaneous response time, and a user-friendly interface.
If a boiler is not serviced regularly, products of combustion may build up on the heat exchanger, which may reduce heat transfer and result in lower energy efficiency and less comfort.
Prepares contractors for an expanding segment of the residential boiler market
August 30, 2016
Noritz America has launched a free online training course for its new CB Combination Boiler, targeting professional plumbing, heating, and HVAC contractors.
The standards, which were set by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) in 2007 and implemented Sept. 1, 2012, required residential gas hot water boilers to meet a minimum AFUE of 82 percent; gas steam boilers, 80 percent; oil hot water boilers, 84 percent; and oil steam boilers, 82 percent.
Bosch has replaced its Buderus GC124 residential gas-fired boiler with the new precision cast GC144 boiler, a compact Energy Star-compliant boiler capable of delivering best-in-class 85 percent AFUE.
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) held two public meetings this week to discuss rulemakings involving residential boilers. The first discussed a rulemaking to revise the residential boiler/furnace efficiency test procedures; the second discussed a possible rulemaking on efficiency standards for residential boilers.
Lochinvar announced the start of its all-new VIP Contractor Program. The restructured program offers a simplified approach to rewarding participating contractors for their installations of Lochinvar’s residential boilers.
The new residential boiler efficiency standards just went into effect in September, with gas-fired hot water boilers now having to be a minimum of 82 percent AFUE. Many in the industry note that sales of higher efficiency boilers have been trending up, so homeowners are already expressing interest in better efficiency.