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June, 2010:

Maintenance of a Takagi Jr

Jun 23rd, 2010
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The Takagi Jr is a tank less water heater which is very small in size. It is gaining a lot of fame these days. The Takagi Jr comes along with a manual too. It is a very easy to maintain unit but the manual has some special instructions that one should take care of properly. One should get tier Takagi Jr unit thoroughly checked by a professional at least once in a year to be on the safer side. The Takagi Jr  has parts like venting system, burner, the pressure relief valve and the heat exchanger which require a close examination regularly.

Any type of carelessness can be very harmful. For instance in the heat exchanger the scales of water get deposited. The heat exchanger has to get rid of these scales by flushing it with some de-scaling solution. The scales that get deposit are very dangerous and reduce the life of the water heater. The annual maintenance cost is an additional cost that the owner of the Takagi Jr has to bear. The warranty of the water heater does not cover any damage that has been caused by the quality of water this means especially hard water. It is therefore recommended hat one gets the Takagi Jr checked from a professional once a year.

Heat transfer plates in Radiant Heating System

Jun 22nd, 2010
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The explanation can be found on the plot of temperature distribution depending on the height of the room. Everyone knows that under the traditional PEX radiant heating system (PEX heat transfer plates and convectors) heated air rises and cools down, fall down. Therefore, the ceiling is hot, at the floor level is cool, but at the height of the head temperature is somewhere around 22-24 ° C.

A different picture emerges in the room if the heat source – the floor. There is also the warm air rises to the top. But there are significant differences: the temperature of batteries or convectors high – +70 ° C, with the temperature gradient is large enough, loud and the air velocity in the resulting convective flow. Inevitably drafts, because the size of PEX heat transfer plates or convectors are limited, and the air is heated, rises strongly over the PEX heat transfer plate and goes elsewhere. Thus, in the room formed by a constant and steady current of air, which moves together with the dust, pet hair and other household pollution. You have not asked ourselves, where so much dust in the closet?

Takagi TK-3

Jun 21st, 2010
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Takagi TK-3 series have been favorite for all, and to meet the requirements of every individual it has launched its new Takagi TK-3-LP tankless water heater. This model uses natural gas as its fuel type and works automatically. It is one of the most powerful and flexible unit with remarkable features. Under normal conditions this model is able to replace a typical 50 gallon standard storage tank type water heater.

The Takagi TK-3 propane model has a high efficiency rate of 86% and can supply three fixtures at a single point of time. It consumes an electrical supply of 120V i.e. 60Hz which is lesser as compared to other tankless water heaters. The features that make this product distinct from others are:

  • Low activation flow rate.
  • Improved built in freeze protection.
  • PEX Hydronic and radiant heating applications in residential and small commercial spaces.
  • Easy Link capability which permit to connect up to four units with each other without the use of a controller unit.
  • It can have a vent pipe run up to 50ft with equipped 5 elbows without the use of any additional equipment.

These features make the Takagi TK-3 propane model different from other tankless heaters and make it most advantageous for usage at residences with 2-3 bathrooms and even for small commercial spaces.

Oxygen Barrier PEX Pipe Wirsbo

Jun 20th, 2010
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PEX Pipe Wirsbo-evalREH radiator heating systems are used for a permissible operating temperature of +95 ° C (short-tmperature – about 100 hours – up to +110 ° C) 6 bar or 10 bar.
Pipes outside covered with a protective layer on the diffusion of oxygen, made from EVON (etilvinil alcohol). Properties antidiffusive film is such that it prevents the penetration of the coolant from the air of oxygen, which does not damage the pipe itself, but causes electrochemical corrosion of steel elements: heating boilers, pumps, radiators, etc. Oxygen Barrier Pipe Wirsbo-evalREH according to DIN 4726 (Deutsches Institut fur Normung).
Pipe Wirsbo-evalREH shipped from the factory in coils in lengths of 50 and 100 (120) m, or by special order direct whips 6 m. Packaging is the same as Wirsbo-PEX pipes. The minimum bend radius pipes Wirsbo-evalREH the same as that of Wirsbo-PEX pipes.

Wirsbo Uponor PEX Tubing

Jun 19th, 2010
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PEX Wirsbo-Uponor intended for use in floor heating systems. They have increased flexibility. PEX Wirsbo-Uponor marked double green stripe and are equipped with a barrier against oxygen diffusion. They are designed to operate at maximum operating temperature of 60 ° C and a pressure of 6 bar.
The barrier, which is located outside of trumpet Wirsbo-Uponor, made of a film PVAL (polyvinyl hydroxide) and the outside is covered with a protective layer of PEX (method Sioplas), which is designed to protect the pipe from mechanical damage during installation, for example, when the tube is attached with wire to the reinforcement grid or during laying cement.
Pipe Wirsbo-Uponor supplied in coils in cartons.

Vertical rotary pump

Jun 19th, 2010
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Vertical rotary pump comprises a drive shaft with a clutch attached to its end of the engine casing with a projection located on the part of this end of the drive shaft, the drainage chamber, located under the ledge of the body, fitting with windows and a drain hole to drain the oil from the upper face of the body the outlet pipe, set with a gap on the upper face of the body and report, respectively, with drainage and oil tank chamber, characterized in that, in order to enhance oil system with a rotary pump and reduce operating costs for maintaining the system by ensuring the full use of external oil leakage from pump and return it to the oil system of the latter.

It features a profiled reflector placed between the inner wall of the pipe and the side wall protrusion body and is made in the form of rounded at the top of the polygon covering the outlet pipe and drain, and located on the outside of the pipe and fastened with sump, inlet is communicated with the drain hole nozzle, and drain – with oil tank. This drain hole is made in the lower wall of the oil pan and the inlet is located above the lower wall of the oil pan with the formation of protrusion, the base polygon placed under the outlet pipe, associated with the surfaces of the body and the pipe to form a continuous line along the base of the contact, and sealed with the upper face of the body, with This is one side end gon is adjacent to the inner surface of the pipe, the other – to the sidewall of the projection body, the side wall polygon placed in the outlet pipe in the direction of rotation of the pump and is inclined toward the indicated direction of rotation and angle of the radius combined with its apex with a circumference of the input section of the drainage holes.

Pipe Wirsbo-PEX

Jun 18th, 2010
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Pipe Wirsbo-inPEX, thanks to its exceptional hygiene, have been widely used in medicine (installation dialysis blood).

Pipe Wirsbo-PEX:

Wirsbo-PEX pipes are used for the device hot-and drinking-water supply. The material is resistant to high temperatures up to +95 ° C (temporarily up to +110 ° C) at the maximum working pressure of 10 bar or 6 bar.
Wirsbo-PEX pipes shipped from the factory – manufacturer of coil length of 50 and 100 meters, packaged in boxes (diameter of pipes 16, 20 and 25 mm) or wrapped in plastic wrap in black, or by special order, in direct whips six meters in length, packed boxed. PEX tubing should be stored in places protected from direct sunlight. Polyethylene, like any other polymer, is affected by ultraviolet rays, which lead to the rapid aging of the material and reduce its mechanical and strength characteristics. Keep the tubes should be in their original packaging.

Italian plumbing: comfort and design

Jun 18th, 2010
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The Italians are known worldwide as the inventor of a whirlpool Jacuzzi. Today, Jacuzzi bath produces a number of companies, but most popular are still the Italian model. The quality and quantity of functions Italian whirlpools are not inferior to the German. The Italians are trying to constantly improve its plumbing products. For example, to a powerful massage jets was comfortable for the body, Italian experts twist it into a spiral. In order not to depend on temporary easing pressure of water in the risers, which often happens in the morning and evening hours, the developers introduced the special function Turbo.

Anyone who is a fan of Italian plumbers, mark it with anything incomparable design. After all, first of all Italians – excellent designers who can make unique most ordinary objects. For manufacturers of sanitary ware is characterized by a constant search for new spectacular ideas and aesthetic forms, connected with functionality. New design collections of equipment for bathroom annually to such leading companies as Ceramica Gravena and Ceramica Gatalano.

PEX Elbows for PEX Tubing Oxygen Barrier

Jun 17th, 2010
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Manufactured to ASTM F1807 standards PEX elbows fittings have been introduced in different forms and sizes according to its different functionalities. Among a variety of options one such product is the PEX 1/2” Female Threaded Drop Ear Elbow which provides a transition between PEX tubing and threaded pipe at 90 degree angle.

This model is designed to enhance the beauty of different bathroom fixtures. It is commonly used for shower fixtures and jet connections and is equipped with mounting ears. This model possess high compatibility and can be used with different connection systems such as Clamp connection systems and Crimp connection systems made up of stainless steel or copper.

Its other models are also available in different sizes of 3/4”, 3/8” and 1”. Apart from bathrooms it can be used with kitchen fixtures and other threaded fittings also. The PEX elbows fittings are resistible from being corroded and possess high durability in terms of usage. Apart from this it is easy to install which makes an optimal choice for plumbing and fitting works.

The Takagi T-K3 is very safe

Jun 17th, 2010
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Takagi T-K3

Takagi T-K3

The Takagi T-K3 is one of the smallest units that are being used for the purpose of water heating. It has a very advanced design which takes scare of almost everything. All the controls are computer operated and there are almost no chances of error. The Takagi T-K3 is a very safe machine. It has an advanced system of circuits and sensors which constantly monitor the gas levels, water levels, over heating, under heating, freeze conditions and the venting conditions as well. The highly advanced safety system gives a peace of mind to the people who use the Takagi T-K3.

The Takagi T-K3 also comes with specially designed heating blocks that prevent the freezing and in turn save the heat exchanger from any kind of damage. The Takagi T-K3 ignites automatically to avoid any ignition hazards. These Takagi T-K3 water heaters are very energy efficient as well. These help to considerably reduce the monthly bills of the people using it for the less use of gas for heating.  The expenditure on the heaters gas makes almost twenty percent of the monthly bill of a person. It is complete value for money which helps one to further save money in the future.

Selecting the right venting parts for your Takagi water heater.

Fittings for plumbing: PEX Couplings

Jun 15th, 2010
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PEX fittings are vital to ensure the installation of the PEX tubing systems. One of the most important fittings is the PEX coupling that is increasingly being used to connect the ends of various PEX piping. PEX couplings are of utmost relevance when it comes to connecting the PEX tubing systems.

The most commonly used materials for the PEX couplings are plastic and brass. Out of these two types, plastic PEX couplings are primarily used to check the pressure. The main purpose of PEX couplings is to ensure secure installations by bending tight corners, changing sizes and splitting branches. Straight connectors are the most basic types of PEX couplings that are increasingly being used to various connections of toilets and faucets.

There are basically two types of connections that are being used which include the crimp connection and clamp connection. Copper crimp rings and crimp tools are used for the crimp connection, whereas, clamp tools and stainless steel clamps are used for the clamp connections.

Features anti-static electricity occurring on the polymer PEX pipe

Jun 14th, 2010
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International experience shows that an important area of application of PEX pipe is the industry. PEX pipe in the construction industry are used not only for ordinary purposes, as it takes place during the construction of residential houses and social and cultural purposes – their main use is associated with the device, process piping. To technological pipelines are pipelines within the industry, through which raw materials, semi finished and finished products, steam, water, fuel, reagents and other materials to ensure maintenance of the production and maintenance of equipment, as well as factories organized pipelines located on the balance sheet.

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