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Maxitrol EXA Star Modulating Valves

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EXA Star Modulating Valves

Maxitrol EXA Star Modulating Valves

Modulating control valves change the flow of fluids, pressure, level, and temperature control of a system. Most modulative values are made up of three main parts: a valve body, an actuator, and a positioner. The positioner, through the actuator, drives the valve based the setting of the control signal. The Maxitrol EXA Star Modulating Valves are equipt with a built-in digital controller that gives a seamless interface with a process controller. The valve has two buttons and a communication LED for the user interface which is used to set the valve for high and low fire settings. In addition, the valve has full open and full close mechanical limits. This feature adds dimension for sizing and applying is significant because it allows the valve to be set up for an entirely different net output depending on pressure supply. The EXA Star Modulating Valve has six electronic connections – two for the power, two for the control signal, and two for the position feedback.

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EXA Star Modulating Valves

Maxitrol’s E42, E52, and E62 Series EXA Star Modulating Valves are designed to have a linear relationship between the control signal and flow rate. This flow rate linearization will optimize over a 5:1 turndown ratio with the maximum flow rate determined at 1″ w.c. pressure drop. With applications in areas with atmospheric low-pressure, these modulating valves consistent gain allows the controller’s entire signal range to be utilized and tuning is simplified. This is a significant improvement over traditional designs. Rather than using a ball, butterfly, and poppet valve, the EXA Star modulating valve has a built-in digital controller that provides a seamless interface with the process controller. This allows the installer to set the high fire and low fire settings and establish mechanical limits for the valve.

At N.H. Yates, we know water. If you are a contractor with interest in the Maxitrol EXA Star Modulating Valves contact one of our water professionals today!

 

 

 

Flex-Hose Tri-Flex Loop

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Flex-Hose Tri-Flex Loop

Flex-Hose Tri-Flex Loop is Available from N.H. Yates

It doesn’t matter what region of the country you live in, your buildings and structures are susceptible to damage from seismic activity. In fact, FEMA has identified mechanical failures of gas and water lines as one of the main causes of fire and damage to property during a seismic event. Fortunately, the Flex-Hose Tri-Flex Loop was created to absorb and compensate for ground movement in six degrees of freedom (three rotation axis, plus rotation along those axes simultaneously). This multi-plane movement design can reduce the need for expansion devices required in piping systems up to 50%. In addition, the Flex-Hose Tri-Flex Loop is the safest and most reliable means of absorbing movement resulting from thermal changes and random seismic shits in a piping system.

Why Choose the Flex-Hose Tri-Flex Loop?

Flex-Hose Tri-Flex Loop

First, Flex-Hose simplified its piping design for an easier installation process. The Tri-Flex Loop does not impose thrust on the piping system. Rather, the pipe’s braid is designed to take the stress of pressurization containing the core, which reduces anchor loads up to 93%. The Tri-Flex Loop also eliminates the need for pipe guides required by traditional pipe designs. Second, the Tri-Flex Loop increases usable space and reduces systems cost. The Flex-Hose system uses 64% less space than mechanical loop systems and eliminates the need for six welds during installation. Additionally, fewer fitting and welds are necessary if the installer positions the Tri-Flex Loop at directional changes and rotates the elbows to make a connection. Third, the Flex-Hose is approved to use in a variety of applications including compressed and combustible gas, steam, hot water, condensed water, and domestic water systems. To accommodate the Tri-Flex Loop is available with flanged ends, steel made NPT ends, weld ends, grooved ends, copper female sweat, or press fit ends.

Flex-Hose Tri-Flex Loop

At N.H. Yates, we know water! For more information about the Flex-Hose Tri-Flex Loop contact one of the knowledgeable water professionals at Yates today!

Protection from Diseases in Water Systems

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Click for Healthcare Facilities Today’s full article.

Healthcare Facilities Today posted a great article recently about protecting cities from diseases that proliferate in water systems. These bacteria can sometimes be deadly, so this type of protection cannot be understated.

The article mentions Delta’s Anti-Microbial towers, 6000 tons, installed at Lincoln Hospital in NY:

“These towers, which are rounded, not only solved the circulation problem but also have anti-microbial chemicals embedded into the tower’s HDPE material, which helps to prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria such as Legionella,” he says.

The towers the hospital selected were made by Delta Cooling Towers, which introduced the HDPE (high-density polyethylene) cooling tower in the 1970s.

While some cooling tower manufacturers now market a tower with an anti-microbial fill (the medium over which the hot water is distributed as it is being cooled), a vastly better option is to have a cooling tower featuring the fill, structural casing, and sump all composed of anti-microbial material.

The article is very informative and stresses the importance of these anti-microbial towers. I highly recommend you give the full article a read:

https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Protecting-cities-from-Legionnaires-Disease–19032

NH Yates offers many solutions to protect you from diseases in water systems, including the Delta towers mentioned in the article. See our linecards for more information, or get in touch with us today!

Aquatherm Black System

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Aquatherm Black System For Radiant Heating & Cooling

Hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems control the climate of a structure by circulating warm or cool water through tubing underneath or within a room’s floor. These systems work in two ways. To heat, the system radiates heat up from the floor to warm the room and objects touching the floor. To cool, the pipes of the system absorb heat from the room and distribute it back into the floor to provide cooling benefits. The Aquatherm Black System offers a radiant heat and cooling solution that is ideal for use in offices, hospitals, hotels, apartments, and other commercial applications. In addition to providing comfort as a quiet, efficient radiant cooling and heating solution, the Aquatherm Black System saves times, energy, money over traditional forced air systems.

Why Choose the Aqautherm Black System?

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The Aquatherm Black systems utilize a series of wall or ceiling panels to heat or cool a space using radiant energy. With this technology, the temperature of a room is easily controllable. An automatic change-over between hot or cold water allows occupants to control a room’s temperature to create a suitable environment. Additionally, chambers in the systems allow for different temperatures in different zones of a building to keep all occupants at their desired temperature. For contractors, the Aquatherm Black System is easy to install. The complete system is 24.45 mm thick which allows it to fit below the plaster layer or behind drywall. In addition, the system’s pipe grids are made from rectangular manifolds which allow them to easily be linked for an easy connection. The Aquatherm Black System is available on a limited application, as-approved basis in the United States. For information about this product and potential applications of it, please contact info@nhyates.com.

At N.H. Yates, we know water. If you are a contractor that wants more information about the Aquatherm Black System, or any other Aquatherm L.P. product, contact the water professionals at N.H. Yates today!

Holdrite Supports

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holdrite supports

Holdrite Supports Provide a Solution to All Your Plumbing Installation Needs

The Holdrite Corporation is known for innovative products in the plumbing and HVAC industries and Holdrite supports are no exception. Here is some information about the latest line of Holdrite CPVC, PEX, and copper brackets supports.

CPVC Supports

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Holdrite CPVC supports are the optimal solution for many plumbing applications such as sinks, lavatories, water heaters, toilet stub-outs, showerheads, and tub spouts. CPVC Holdrite supports are versatile, easy to install and give a plumbing system the clean look of a professional plumbing system installation. Each CPV support is constructed from galvanized brackets with lockable and glueable inserts and clamps to allow for proper pipe positioning and alignment. All CPVC supports are compatible with CPVC cement and are designed to protect tubing from damage. For more information visit the Holdrite site here.

Copper Brackets and Supports

holdrite supports

Holdrite copper-bonded pipe brackets and supports eliminate the need for makeshift installation methods by facilitating an easy professional install every time. Each bracket is created with a unique copper-bonding process that gives this bracket ultimate durability. In addition, tubing supports are soldered onto the bracket which allows plumbing contractors to heat pipe without heating the bracket. Holdrite Copper Brackets and Supports are ideal for use in various applications including toilets, sinks, shower heads, lavatories, and drinking fountains. For more information visit the Holdrite site here.

PEX Supports

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Holdrite is the industry expert at pioneering and producing innovative PEX support products designed to protect your stub-out. A fine example of these Holdrite supports is the PEX plumbing and pipe support brackets and PEX tubing stub-outs. These supports are designed for use with PEX, CPVC, and/or Copper Bullet systems. In addition, a torchless installation process allows contractors to quickly install PEX tubing rather they stub-out to PEX or PEX to copper. And of course, Holdrite PEX supports are compatible with all PEX manufactures. For more information about this product go here. 

At N.H. Yates, we know water. If you are a contractor looking for more information on any Holdrite support contact the water professionals at N.H. Yates and Co. today!

Aquatherm Red Pipe

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Nothing Is More Reliable  Than Aquatherm Red Pipe

Fire protection systems are essential for keeping individuals safe and protecting property in the event of a fire emergency. While many systems may corrode, leading to failure over time, the Aqutherm Red Pipe fire protection system is designed to be ready when you need it most. When used in combination with the Aquatherm Green Pipe, the Red Pipe gives contractors the ability to create reliable fire prevention systems that won’t leak or blow apart. This means your buildings will remain safe from water damage and flooding even during the extreme heat of a fire. Put simple, Aquatherm Red Pipe is a system everyone can count on to make safe, even safer.

Why Choose Aqautherm Red Pipe?

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While other materials can corrode and become weak over time, Aquatherm’s PP-R pipe resin will be ready when you need it most. However, Aquatherm’s Red Pipe takes the company’s PP-R technology a step further by modifying to it to be heat resistant for fire protection systems. The resulting compound, Fusiolen PP-R is completely non-toxic, even under full combustion, which eliminates the threat of dangers of harmful smoke and fumes. In addition, Fusiolen PP-R’s heat-fused connections won’t leak or blow apart in high-heat conditions. Installing Red Pipe is no more difficult than other Aquatherm systems. In fact, like other Aqautherm systems, Red Pipe connects using heat fusion. Combining Red Pipe and fittings using heat fusion ensures the system has no weaknesses or failpoints.

Unfortunately, Aquatherm Red Pipe is available on a limited application, as-approved basis in the United States. For information about this product and potential applications of it, please contact info@nhyates.com.

aquatherm red pipe

At N.H. Yates, we know water. For more information about the Aquatherm Red Pipe system, or any Aquatherm product, contact a water professional at N.Y. Yates today!

The SR Series of Maxitrol 2 Stage Regulators

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 The SR Series of Maxitrol 2 Stage Regulators

Most two-stage regulator systems are made of two single stage regulators that operate in unison to reduce the pressure gradually in two stages rather than one. During the first stage, the pressure of the gas reduces to a preset level and is then passes on to the second stage. During the second stage, the regulator adjusts the pressure so the flame ignites and remains at the desired level. However, it’s no longer necessary to install two separate regulators on a unit if you use Maxitrol 2 Stage Regulators. That’s the Maxitrol SR series’ dual manifold system combines both gas pressure regulating and flame staging in a single unit. Some common applications for the Maxitrol’s 2 Stage Regulators include direct-fired heaters, hi-lo control (for outdoor heaters), LP natural gas switchover and industrial processing.

Maxitrol 2 Stage Regulators Specs

Maxitrol 2 Stage Regulators are made from solid aluminum and are available in 3/8″ thru 1″ threaded connections. All of SR series regulators are compatible with both NPT or ISO7-1 threads.  The SR series is suitable for natural gas, manufactured gas, mixed gasses, liquefied petroleum gases, and LP gas-air mixtures. All models may be powered by a 24 volt AC transformer. When the unit’s coil is energized, the appliance is a lowe fire. When the coil is de-energized, it is high fire. Continous regulation is maintained to hold the electricity set outlet at constant pressure. For specific information on individual models of the SR Series Maxitrol 2 Stage Regulators model click here. 

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At N.H. Yates, we know water. For more information on Maxitrol 2 Stage Regulators or any of the other fine products from Maxitrol contact the water professionals at N.H. Yates today!

 

 

HOLDRITE TESTRITE DWV Inline Testing Systems

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HOLDRITE TESTRITE DWV Inline Testing Systems

The DMV pipes in a home or business carry toxic gases, such as methane, safely away into the sewer system for chemical processing. Therefore, an airtight, leak-free DMV system is critical to everyone’s health and safety. However, some DWV testing techniques can be risky. For example, the traditional “ball method” of testing runs a risk of pipe leakage and/or spillage which can lead to contamination and/or injury due to falls. This simply isn’t the case with the Holdrite Testrite DWV Inline Testing System due to innovative engineering and a safety-first design.

Why Choose the Holdrite Testrite DWV Inline Testing System?

holrite testrite dwv

First, the innovative Holdrite Testrite system offers a safer alternative to other DWV testing systems. The Testrite does not require the use of an inflatable device, such as a bladder, which can cause water slippage during deflation. Instead, Testrite’s sealed system utilizes test wedges with triple protection o-rings to assure a watertight seal without leakage or contamination. Second, the Holdrite Testrite DWV inline testing system is easy to install with only a few tools and performs up to 5X faster than inflatable DWV testing devices. In addition, the Testrite is available for use with PVC, ABS, or cast iron piping systems and is appropriate for any building type. Finally, the Testrite system meets all Plumbing Code requirements and is rated up to 50 feet of head pressure at 22 PSI for 5 floors.

The Holdrite Testrite DWV Inline Testing System at Work

Watch this explanation and product overview put together by the fine people at the Holdrite to see the Testrite DWV Inline Testing System in action!

 
At N.H. Yates, we know water. If you are a contractor wishing to purchase the Holdrite Testrite DWV Inline Testing system contact one of our highly qualified water professionals at N.H. Yates today.

Aquatherm Lilac Pipe

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Aquatherm Lilac Pipe for Irrigation & Rainwater

Potable water, aka drinking water, is becoming too valuable a resource to waste. Realizing its importance, the Aquatherm team of engineers created the Lilac Pipe as a safe, distinct choice for greywater systems. The Aqautherm Lilac Pipe system has all of the advantages of the company’s other piping systems, such as PP-R construction and heat-fused connections, so it won’t suffer from corrosion or scaling. The strength of the Lilac system is important, as durability can be an issue for recycled and repurposed water systems due to the aggressive nature of greywater. In addition, the Lilac Pipe’s distinct purple color help keep greywater separate from potable, while still utilizing Aquatherm’s full range of fittings. The Lilac Pipe is also certified by the NSF for compliance with CSA B137.11 and can be installed indoors or outdoors, above or underground.

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Why Choose Aquatherm Lilac Pipe?

More and more frequently, building and plumbing codes are requiring contractors to install reclaimed water and recycled water systems into buildings to improve water conservation. Often, these codes require recycled water systems to remain completely separate from potable water supplies and the piping be color-coded and labeled to identify it as non-potable. The Aquatherm Lilac Pipe meets both of these requirements because the Aquatherm team of engineers developed the Lilac Pipe specifically for reclaimed water and recycled water systems. Additionally, the Lilac Piping systems utilize the same durable PP-R construction and heat fused connections that have set the industry standard for hot-and-cold water distribution system for over 25 years. And of course, the Lilac Pipe system meets all NSF International regulations for safety.

The Aquatherm Lilac Pipe in Action

Take a look at this great video of the Aquatherm Lilac Pipe on the job!

For more information about the Aqautherm Lilac Pipe, or any other Aquatherm L.P. product, contact the water professionals at N.H. Yates today.

Holdrite 117 Series No-Hub Fitting Restraints

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Holdrite 117 Series

Holdrite 117 Series No-Hub Fitting Restraints

The Holdrite 117 Series is the best choice for restraining hubless cast iron soil pipes against separation during high thrust conditions on the market today. Rather needing on-site cutting, bending, measuring, and/or modifications the Holdrite 177 Series takes minutes to install, without the need for modifications. This No-Hub Fitting Restraint is will prevent separation of no-hub pipe fittings at changes of direction or straight in-line joints. In addition, the Holdrite 117 Series Pump will protect against water blow-outs in rain leader systems, plus support joints from the separation of both longitudinal movements and diagonal misalignments.

Why Choose Holdrite 117 Series No-Hub Restraints?

Holdrite 117 Series

The Holdrite 117 Series provides the ideal professional solution for no-hub DWV joints in potential thrust force situations. Holdrite manufactures each piece from stainless steel, black iron, and galvanized components. The #117-3K (2″ & 3″ size), #117- 4K (4″ size), #117-5K (5″ size), #117-6K (6″ size) and #117-8K (8″ size) retain the 90° elbow onto the adjoining piping. All five stainless steel bands must be tightened to 60 in/lb minimum. When installed correctly, these restraint brackets achieve a safe thrust pressure rating equal to 50′ head of water pressure. The Holdrite 117 Series restraints meet plumbing codes, meet pipe manufacturers’ installation instructions and CISPI installation handbook standards. Additionally, there is no need to purchase any additional tools to install the 117 Series and all components necessary are within each kit. To find out more about the 177 Series on the job site take a look at this Case Study from Holdrite.

See the Holdrite 177 Series In Action!

This video from Holdrite will give contractors and installers a better idea of exactly how the 177 Series works. Oh, and don’t feel like you have to fiddle with the sound during the video, it’s a silent demo!

If you are a contractor that wants to learn more about the Holdrite 117 No-Hub Fitting Restraint, contact the water professionals at N.H. Yates today!

 

 

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