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UV Resources fixture for improved indoor air quality

The redesigned X-Plus UV fixture from UV Resources is NEMA-rated and accommodates 17” to 61” extended base lamps

July 11, 2014

Benefits from the new X-Plus include improved heat transfer, reduced energy use, lower odor and maintenance, reduced cleaning downtime, and “sustained” capacity of an air-conditioning system while improving IAQ.

Warmly Yours floor heating cable

WarmlyYours’ free-form, ultra-low EMF TempZone Floor Heating Cable (Twin) brings radiant heat to tile, stone, hardwood, engineered hardwood and laminate flooring rooms with unusual dimensions.

July 11, 2014

The wattage is 12 watts/sq.-ft. at 3” spacing and 9 watts/sq.-ft. at 4” spacing. It has a low profile (1/8” thick), comes with free design services, 24/7 installation and technical support, and a 25-year warranty.

Watts Radiant SmartTrac radiant panel solution

Watts Radiant’s SmartTrac radiant panel solution is a single-panel modular system designed to simplify and speed up radiant heating and cooling installations in subfloor, wall and ceiling applications.

July 11, 2014

SmartTrac is 80% lighter than thin slabs, eliminating the need for increased joist sizes and double plating. Using SmartTrac, installers can run longer circuit lengths and use only one panel for the majority of jobs.

Nuheat WiFi floor heating thermostat

The Nuheat Signature gives users full access to all thermostat settings with wireless remote access through a smartphone app (iOS or Android) or a Web browser.

July 11, 2014

Users also can set custom preferences ranging from languages, 12- or 24-hr. clock, C° and F°, to screen brightness. Outdoor temperature and weather forecast information available according to zipcode; supported by The Weather Channel.

FloorHeat Systems electric floor heating for renewable energy sources

FloorHeat Systems’ new InfraFloor electric radiant floor heating products are compatible with alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydro.

July 11, 2014

The film system (pictured) is designed for floating wood and laminate floors. It has two power-supply options (120V and 240V), is available in two widths (1 1/2’ and 3’) and custom lengths are available.

FLIR Systems thermal imaging device

Flir One is a compact, easy-to-use thermal imaging device compatible with the iPhone 5 and 5s and fits like a protective case.

July 11, 2014

Its ability to detect and visualize heat, including differences in temperature, gives users a tool that can be applied in various contexts, including: home improvement, outdoor recreation and security/safety. It houses its own battery source that can power the device for two hours of continuous use.

EasyHeat dual-voltage floor-warming thermostat

EasyHeat’s dual-voltage programmable (FGS) and nonprogrammable (FG) thermostats provide energy-efficient, optimized heating.

July 11, 2014

The thermostats are compact with a low profile and light neutral color that easily blends into the wall. The programmable FGS can be set to accommodate user schedules. The nonprogrammable FG has a simple temperature adjustment interface and on/off switch.

Warmup energy-efficient thermostat for radiant heating

Warmup’s 3iE is a fully interactive thermostat with touch technology and energy monitoring for radiant heating that learns from the user’s programming changes and temperature selections.

July 11, 2014

The 3iE is user-friendly with an intuitive menu, simple words, can be set in several languages and comes in eight colors — black, silver, white, cream, blue, green, purple and pink. The thermostat can be used as a floor-temperature sensor, an air-temperature sensor or both.

Letters to the editor — July 2014

Here are a few letters we received from readers of Supply House Times.

July 11, 2014

When we went to do the replacement, we found out the steam generator sent to us was 208 volts instead of 240 volts, which we needed in a residential house. When I contacted the online vendor I was informed that we could not return it because the distributor they had purchased it from would not accept the return.