Controller Includes Many Built-in Features

Honeywell introduces the T775 Series 2000 Standalone Controller. Featuring a built-in, menu-driven, easy-to-use display, internal transformer and more, it provides control for a variety of applications without requiring contractors to stock and piece together separate modules. It uses intuitive programming and an easy-to-use graphical interface that helps to save setup time. For more information: Visit http://customer.honeywell.com.

Single-Stage Furnaces Are Energy Efficient

Johnson Controls announces design improvements that allow more of its York Latitude Series model single-stage furnaces to meet a 95% AFUE rating. The furnaces can reduce costs up to 30% compared with most 20-year-old furnaces by using an energy-efficient hot-surface ignition, rather than pilot lights. For more information: Visit www.yorkupg.com.

New Version of Duct-Design Software Released

Wrightsoft Corp. has released a new version of its Right HV Duct design module for Right-Suite Residential. With the module, customers can use a drag-and-drop approach to create customized, high-velocity duct designs that meet the leading design rules and specifications for overall design, duct sizing, and vertical upflow and downflow configurations. For more information: Visit www.wrightsoft.com.

Software Upgrade for Van Upfitting

Knaack Manufacturing Co. has released Weather Guard Vehicle Solutions Software 2.0., which allows users to custom-design work vans with shelving, cabinets, roof racks, and accessories. The 3-D software produces simple-to-use interactive graphics to help the user visualize the design, make revisions, and print and save the drawing and the corresponding list of materials. For more information: Visit www.weatherguard.com.

Hammer Drill Features Keyless Chuck

Metabo Corp. introduces the SBE1010 Plus, a ½-in. hammer drill featuring a ½-in. keyless chuck, Metabo’s Vario Tacho Constamatic (VTC) speed stabilization, and “Service Minder” light signals, which alert the operator when it is time to change-out the tool’s carbon brushes. Safety features include the S-automatic safety clutch. For more information: Visit www.metabousa.com.

Indirect Water Heater Shares Heat with Hydronic Boiler

The Energy Saver Indirect water heater from Lochinvar is an indirect-fired, potable water storage vessel that accepts heat from an external boiler to hydronically provide hot water for potable use. The boiler warms the space-heating fluid, which then passes through the water heater’s internal heat exchanger, heating the water. For more information: Visit www.lochinvar.com.

Package Products Offer 14 SEER Energy Star Efficiency

Now available from International Comfort Products (ICP): Comfortmaker brand 14 SEER gas/electric heat pump and air conditioner units. They offer Energy Star efficiency. Available in 2- to 5-ton capacities, the models use R410A refrigerant and feature two-stage compressors and variable-speed fan motors. For more information: Contact your local Comfortmaker distributor. Visit www.comfortmaker.com .

HEPA Vacuum Introduced

Goodway Technologies Corp. introduces the CVC-100 Dry Hepa Vacuum for removing heavy deposits from coils. The two-speed unit can be used as either a vacuum or a blower. It produces a maximum static water lift of 90 inches and a maximum air displacement of 135 CFM. For more information: Visit www.goodway.com.

Reciprocating Saw Blade Cuts Cast Iron

Lenox introduces the Diamond Reciprocating Saw Blade, which features a patent-pending design that enables it to cut through cast iron three times faster than carbide grit blades. In-house tests have shown that the blade will last three times longer than other currently sold grit blades. For more information: Visit www.lenoxsaw.com.

Precision Tools Feature Multiple Grips

General Tools Manufacturing., Co., LLC announces the UltraTech Line of specialty tools, a family of over 150 different tools that feature the Versa-Grip handle. The handle enables four distinct grip positions: one each for low-torque, normal, and high-torque fastening, and one for accurate placement and precision cutting. For more information: Visit www.generaltools.com.

Replacement Covers for Climate Control Systems Introduced

Arsco Manufacturing has developed a line of durable replacement covers for packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps made by all manufacturers. The covers are designed for systems installed in multi-level and multi-room buildings, where the air conditioners and heat pumps often outlast their covers. For more information: Visit www.arscomfg.com.

Welding Products Catalog Introduced

Weldcraft’s first full-line product catalog features complete and easy-to-understand product listings of its premium TIG torches and accessories, as well as a variety of TIG welding tips and technical information. Product icons and model number keys at the front of the catalog simplify the process of finding specific products. For more information: Visit www.weldcraft.com.

Universal Motor Run Capacitor Improved

The motor-mate universal motor run capacitors are now UL certified to UL810 CYWT2/8 with 10,000 AFC protection and Doubleguard thermal-fuse technology. The capacitors use a simple system of jumper wires to configure the correct value up to a maximum capacitance of 67.5mfd. For more information: Visit www.direct-brand.com.

Electronic Low-Water Cutoff Control Introduced

Taco Inc., has introduced a Foam-Compensating Low-Water Cutoff (LTF) control device for primary use in low-pressure steam boilers. It is a microprocessor-based low-water cutoff used for detecting the presence of conducive fluid, like foam, in a vessel or tank. For more information: Visit www.taco-hvac.com.

Kit Converts Mechanical EPR to Electric CDS Valve

The Sporlan SORIT to CDS Conversion Kit, from Parker Hannifin Corp.’s Sporlan Division, allows contractors to upgrade mechanical valves to have the same capabilities as the electronically controlled step motor CDS valve, including more precise temperature control, quicker pull-down, and the ability to remotely communicate and control the valve. For more information: www.sporlan.com.

Control Boilers With One Package

Fireye Inc. has introduced the Z model boiler controller, the newest addition to the BurnerLogix family of controllers. The Z model fully integrates boiler control and flame safeguard functions into one package. It incorporates specific boiler control functions such as a programmable PID firing rate via a dedicated 4-to-20mA command rate output, thermal shock protection with low fire hold or timed override, and a sophisticated lead–lag system that can be tailored to meet exacting site conditions. For more information: Visit www.fireye.com.