The Geyser heat-pump water heater connects to the tank of an existing water heater or any similar insulated storage tank but runs more economically than standard electric or gas-fired units, says the manufacturer.
Sun Boost
Advertised as the first solar-assisted heat pump in the industry, the Lennox XPG20 Sun Source Comfort System has a photovoltaic panel that helps power the unit’s outside fan.
Energy Monitor
For contractors serious about assessing building performance, Onset has assembled the HOBO Measurement & Verification System.
Compliant Vanity
All of cabinet manufacturer Xylem’s vanities are made from wood products that comply with California’s stringent new air-quality standards, which impose strict limits on formaldehyde emissions.
Spot Ventilation
Panasonic’s WhisperComfort Spot energy-recovery ventilator (ERV) is mounted in the ceiling like an exhaust fan, but — unlike a simple fan — it draws in fresh air to balance the volume of exhaust air while also transferring heat and humidity between the two air streams with its “capillary core”...
Exchange Rate
When outside temperatures are a chilly 32°F, Venmar’s EKO 1.5 heat-recovery ventilator (HRV) uses a polypropylene core to transfer up to 75 percent of the heat from the exhaust to the supply air, says the manufacturer.
Solar Flair
The FusionSolar metal roof by Custom-Bilt Metals combines standing-seam roofing with unobtrusive photovoltaic solar energy collection.
Easy Drawer Adjustment
Like many of FastCap’s products, this one was invented by a cabinetmaker looking to streamline his production process.
Strategic Air Command
Air-quality standards may require either continuous use or high-volume intermittent use of exhaust ventilation.
Shower Preheater
Countless gallons are wasted as bathers wait for shower water to warm up. What’s even worse are the countless gallons of hot water wasted as distracted bathers busy themselves with other things while their empty shower runs hot.
Counter Clamp
If you’ve ever had to lie on your back inside a cabinet to snug up a joint in a laminate countertop, you know what a pain those traditional draw bolts are.