When the Anchorage Housing Authority approached Bittner Plumbing and Heating to upgrade the heat and hot water for their 44 unit apartment building, they wanted a system that would be efficient and reliable. Paul Bittner of Bittner Plumbing and Heating worked with Mark Herrington at Heating and Ventilation sales to design in a Triangle Tube Prestige Cascade boiler system with Smart Indirect Water heaters to do the job.
The 44 units are heated with baseboard radiation and the hot water for all units is provided by the twin 120 gallon Smart tanks. ThePrestige Cascade Condensing Boiler unit is built with three 399 MBH boilers. This provides a highly efficient and effective boiler plant. By combining the three boilers, a turndown of over 10 to 1 is achieved. This helps the plant run efficiently with parallel modulation. With three boilers, the building has the reliability of redundancy in the event of a boiler error or maintenance. The three boilers are vented with a common vent manifold to minimize the vent piping and provide a single vent pipe.
The Smart Indirect Water Heaters are also both highly reliable and efficient. The inner stainless steel tank is designed to expand and contract as the water temperature changes during use. This tank expansion eliminates scale build-up which reduces efficiency and leads to tank failures. The unique tank-in-tank design provides a large surface area for heat transfer which reduces the amount of time required to heat the water. These two Smart units replaced conventional direct fired water heaters. The Smart tanks have 2" of foam insulation completely surrounding the tanks, keeping heat loss down to less than 2 degrees F per hour.
The Housing Authority's decision to upgrade their cast iron boilers and conventional water heaters with Triangle Tube's efficient Prestige and Smart models is saving money every day. As the heating season progresses I will post the savings data.
CC150s features a compact design that allows it to be installed in the smallest spaces.The light weight copper tube heat exchanger with an aluminum heat exchanger block provides both durability and ease of use. The water side of the heat exchanger is contained in the copper tubes allowing the use of glycol and ensuring long life. The combustion air side of the heat exchanger is aluminum for maximum heat transfer for an AFUE of 93%.
The Challenger Solo 150 is the perfect fit for most residences for natural gas or propane radiant heating in new construction and replacement applications. Efficiency can be maximized with radiant floor heating with either wood or concrete slabs. The Challenger Solo 150 provides a rapid domestic hot water response when paired with an indirect water heater such as Triangle Tube's Smart series.
Triangle Tube’s Prestige Solo, Prestige Excellence, and Challenger boilers are energy star listed with AFUEs of 96%, 96%, and 95% respectively. Triangle Tube’s Smart Indirect Water Heaters are eligible for the $400 rebate.
Should flood waters contact a Triangle Tube Boiler, the boiler should be replaced per AHRI guidelines.
Triangle Tube’s Prestige and Challenger boilers are wall mounted, minimizing the impact of flood waters. By choosing one of these products homeowners can not only help prevent future damage, but can also save energy. Contact your local Triangle Tube representative for more information.
Unfortunately a flooded basement will require the replacement of a boiler if the flood waters are able to enter the boiler enclosure. This brings into focus another advantage of the Prestige Challenger and Prestige Wall Hung Condensing Boilers. We have heard many accounts from homeowners where, although they had flood water in their basement, the water had not reached the boiler.
The Prestige Condensing Boilers and the Challenger Combination Boilers are designed to be wall mounted. This brings key components to eye level, which enables the boilers to be serviced and checked more easily. The Prestige and Challenger are highly efficiency boilers with AFUEs of 96% and 95% respectively. They are available in natural gas or propane, and are a green choice with low NOx emissions.
The Challenger Combination Boiler can provide up to 3 GPM of hot water, while the Prestige Excellence can provide up to 180 GPH from its internal storage tank. The Prestige Solo models can be combined with a Smart Indirect Water Heater to provide plentiful hot water.
If you are replacing a flood damaged boiler or adding a new boiler, consider the advantages of the wall mounted Prestige or Challenger boilers from Triangle Tube. They could save you time and trouble in the future.
There are four keys to successfully replacing your boiler. By following these keys, you will ensure a fast trouble-free installation and much lower utility bills. 
1) Selecting the right product - Craftsmen will tell you that building a fine piece of furniture starts with selecting the right wood. The same is true in boiler replacement. By selecting a reliable, highly efficient boiler, you will ensure that the project will be a success if the three other keys are followed. Choosing a poorly designed product will ensure long term dissatisfaction, even if the other keys are correct. Triangle Tube's Prestige and Challenger boilers are industry leaders in reliability and efficiency. For more information on this, see the end of this post.
2) Select the right contractor - Once again, a good contractor will make or break the project. There is much more involved in replacing a boiler than simply removing the old boiler and inserting a new one. The boiler must be sized and the piping layout reviewed to ensure that the heating system works in harmony. A good contractor will have experience and proper training to know how to join all of the parts of the heating system into an efficient, effective, heating machine. Click here to find certified Triangle Tube contractors in your area.
3) Size the boiler properly - A lot has changed in your home since the last boiler was installed. Perhaps you have new windows and/or doors. Perhaps radiant floor heating was installed. An addition may have been added, the attic has been insulated. A proper heat loss analysis must be performed to select the proper boiler for the house. An boiler that is too large will cause excessive cycling and drive up energy costs. One that is too small will not keep the house warm on the coldest days.
4) Use outdoor reset - One of the biggest efficiency gains in new boilers is the ability to use computer technology to adjust the hydronic system to the heating load. As the weather gets warmer, less heat is required. By lowering the system temperature, the house is able to be heated much more efficiently. Please make sure this important feature is being used. For more information on outdoor reset, click here.
Triangle Tube's Prestige and Challenger boilers are modern, highly efficient, natural gas or propane boilers that have excellent track records in reliability. With AFUEs of 95% or higher, and low NOx emissions, these are responsible, green choices for both the environment and your budget. When paired with a Smart Indirect Fired Water Heater, they form the right solution for your residential heat and hot water needs.
The answer depends on many factors. Here are some to consider.
1) Fuel: In many areas of the country, and especially in the North East, heating oil is still used in many boilers. This made sense when oil was abundant and inexpensive and natural gas was not common and relatively expensive. Today the exact opposite is true. Heating Oil is now over $3.50 per gallon in most of the US while natural gas is around $1.25 per therm.
At these rates, even if the efficiency of the new boiler is no better than the old, you
will save 50% in your energy costs by switching to natural gas. So, if you have access to natural gas, and you currently heat with oil, this is a big motivator to invest in a new boiler.2) Age: How old is the existing boiler? As boilers get older, the chance of a major repair is more likely. If your boiler is more than 20 years old, it is time to at least consider a replacement. Even if the boiler can last another 20 years, the increased efficiency and reliability will make it worth the investment.
3) Efficiency: Modern condensing boilers like Triangle Tube's Prestige and Challenger models provide significant efficiency advantages over older models. The rating plate on the boiler will provide an initial estimate. Simply take the output divided by the input to find the theoretical efficiency. The difference between this and 96% for the Prestige and 95% for the Challenger is the theoretical difference in fuel costs. But modern boilers have features like modulation and outdoor reset that add 5 to 10% more to this efficiency gain. Click here to learn more about this.4) Water Heating - If you are currently using a separate water heater, or a tankless coil in the old boiler, installing a Smart Indirect Water Heater will provide additional energy savings. With a standby cost of only $0.05 per day, it is the most efficient way to heat your hot water.
5) Finances - While the new boiler will surely reduce your energy bills, do you want to make the investment at this time? This is a personal choice for each homeowner. Rebates and other incentives may sway the decision, but it is important that the overall numbers work for the homeowner.
When you consider all of the factors, find a Triangle Tube contractor to provide a quote for your home. Investing in Triangle Tube's boilers and indirect water heaters is a sound decision.
1) Installing a new boiler in the summer allows the installer to do the work without turning off the heat in your house. Both you and the installer will be happy about that !
2) Heating oil has reached record levels and shows no sign of a significant change. Many people are "planning ahead" by locking in relatively low rates over the summer months. If you can switch to natural gas you can lock in the low rates permanently.
3) Natural gas at $1.25 per therm is less than half the cost of heating oil at $3.70 per gallon. If you can switch from oil to natural gas you will cut your heating bills in half - before you even consider the higher efficiency of today's boilers.
4) By acting now you will be able to have contractors focus on delivering the best hydronic heating system design for your needs. Without the rush of emergency repairs, contractors have the time and desire to focus on your installation.
5) By doing your research now you will be able to select the best products for your home. You may consider installing radiant floor heating to replace a furnace or baseboard. Radiant floor heating can be installed in many existing homes without replacing the existing wood, tile, or carpeted floors. Working over the summer time gives you the time to make an educated decision and gives the contractor the time to get the job done before the first
frost.As you are doing your research, be sure to consider selecting products that best fit your needs. Triangle Tube offers two lines of natural gas or propane high efficiency condensing boilers.
Triangle Tube's Prestige Condensing Boiler is a feature-rich boiler with a stainless steel fire-tube heat exchanger. This heat exchanger has a high water content which maximizes efficiency by minimizing short cycling and pump electrical demand. This boiler has become the high efficiency boiler leader due to its reliable performance and high efficiency with an AFUE of 96%.
The Prestige Excellence contains an integrated indirect water heater that allows it to not only meet your space heating demands, but also produce 180 gallons per hour of domestic hot water. If you prefer a separate domestic hot water heater, the Smart Indirect Water
Heater, with a unique tank-in-tank design provides hot water with minimal standby losses and comes with a lifetime residential warranty.Triangle Tube's Challenger Combination Boiler features a unique copper heat exchanger that provides both space heating and domestic hot water. The Challenger is highly efficient in domestic hot water mode and has a 95% AFUE in space heating mode.
Contact Triangle Tube or use the Contractor Locator to learn more.
Traditional electric water heaters feature electric elements that heat the water. These are simple to install and have a low purchase price. Unfortunately in most of the country, where electric rates are $0.15 or higher per kilowatt-hour, they have one of the highest operating costs. Electric water heaters also have the lowest recovery rates. Recovery rates are the amount of time it takes to bring water up to the desired storage temperature. To compensate for these low recovery rates, electric water heaters need to store more water. Therefore most homes require at least 40 gallons of stored water to meet their demands. Minerals in water will gather at the hottest points in a water heater. Therefore electric water heater elements, which provide the heat to the water, get coated with these minerals over time
. This causes 3 problems. First, it reduces the efficiency of the elements since the minerals act like an insulator, preventing the heat from transferring to the water. Second, since they are preventing heat transfer, the mineral deposits lengthen the recovery time. Therefore, over time the recovery rate will decrease. Third, when the elements can't transfer their heat to the water, they become hotter. This increased heat acts to destroy the elements and eventually they will burn out and need to be replaced.Traditional gas water heaters use natural gas or propane to heat water. The water heaters operate much like a pot of water on a stove. These water heaters have a chimney, or flue that takes the burned gases to the outside. As the gas travels up the flue it continues to heat the water. Unfortunately this flue also creates a lot of heat loss since it is uninsulated. As a result traditional gas water heaters have the highest standby heat losses. The high temperatures of the burning fuel provides a recovery rate that is twice as high as an electric water heater. As a result, a traditional gas water heater requires less stored water to meet hot water demands. The minerals in the gas water heater will collect at the bottom of the heater near the combustion. Over time this lowers the recovery rate and decreases the efficiency of the unit. Eventually these deposits can cause leaks and the failure of the water heater.
In the next post we will discuss instantaneous water heaters and indirect water heaters. There are two types of indirect water heaters. Coil-in-tank varieties, and the unique stainless steel Tank-in-Tank variety known as the Smart water heater from Triangle Tube. Indirect water heaters work with boilers in home with radiant heating.
Mr. and Mrs. Bayer chose the Prestige Excellence for several reasons. They were impressed by the functionality and energy efficiency of the unique Prestige Heat Exchanger with an AFUE of 95%. The low pressure drop of the condensing heat exchanger also ensures that the pump's electrical usage would be low. The modulating control and outdoor reset maintain the optimal settings to ensure both warmth and low fuel consumption.
They were also struck by the fact that the boiler and water heater were combined in one, low maintenance product. While other combination boilers can provide hot water on demand, the Prestige Excellence's integral storage tank differentiates it from the competition. The 14 gallon tank-in-tank water heater provides truly instantaneous hot water while the tank-in-tank design quickly generates new hot water, providing up to 180 gallons of hot water per hour.The numbers truly are impressive. The Bayers experienced a 58% reduction in their natural gas bills, providing a quick return on their investment. In these days of volatile prices, now is the time to invest in the fuel efficiency of the Triangle Tube line of boilers and water heaters.
It is in the domestic hot water mode that the Prestige Excellence sets itself apart. While other combination boilers can produce both space heating and domestic hot water, most do not have an integrated storage tank. Most combination boilers do not store hot water; they produce it instantly much like an instantaneous water heater. This can have some drawbacks, most noticably a delay in the delivery of the hot water.The Prestige Excellence contains a fully integrated 14 gallon hot water storage tank. This enables the Prestige Excellence to supply water with the same response as a traditional storage tank water heater. The unique tank-in-tank design allows the Excellence to continue to produce hot water at a rate of 180 gallons per hour for the first hour. This performance has earned praise from homeowners who may have been skeptical at first.
In the boiler role, the Prestige Excellence has the green credentials of low NOx emissions and high efficiency due to its modulating and condensing stainless steel heat exchanger. This highly efficient and reliable system makes the Prestige Excellence the perfect replacement to older, inefficient boilers.
Providing both space heating and hot water reduces the installation cost and space requirements for the Prestige Excellence. Contact Triangle Tube to find a certified installer near you.
Modern boilers gain 5 to 10% increases in efficiency versus their traditional “on-off” counterparts by being able to adjust their output to meet the demand. “On-off” boilers are either on at full-fire or they are off. Modulating boilers can operate at anywhere from 20% of 100% of their full fire capacity. (For more on boiler modulation please read my previous posts by clicking here.)
By operating at lower fire, the boilers gain efficiency and cycle less. To maximize this performance, and minimize boiler cycling, which is a drag on efficiency, the boiler must be properly sized. In the past, it was common for boilers to be sized up to 50% greater than their “coldest day” demand. This further increased boiler cycling.
When replacing an old boiler or installing a new one, it is worth the time to perform a proper heating load analysis. This will help avoid paying for a boiler that is bigger than needed, or installing a boiler that cannot meet your heating needs. If a larger boiler is installed than needed you will overspend not only on the initial cost of the boiler, but also by extra fuel cost due to the less efficient operation due to boiler cycling. While a modulating boiler will operate longer and cycle less than an “on-off” boiler, it still will cycle when the load is lower than the minimum output of the boiler. Therefore, an oversized boiler should be avoided.
While it may seem logical to simply size your replacement boiler based on the one that is being replaced, a heating load analysis can better determine the size required. Even if the original boiler had been properly sized when it was installed, there probably have been significant improvements to the house since then. It is very common for extra insulation and more energy efficient doors and windows to have been installed. All of these will impact the heating load.
Triangle Tube’s Prestige and Challenger boilers are able to modulate down to between 25% and 30% of the boiler’s maximum output. This helps improve efficiency especially during the warmer days in the heating season. This modulation is also helpful when using an indirect water heater like Triangle Tube’s Smart series. Make your radiant heating system as green as possible by properly sizing your boiler. Contact Triangle Tube today for more information of click here to locate a certified installer near you.
It is safe to say that most people do not give much consideration to the type of heating system when they are considering a house purchase. But people who have experienced the benefits of radiant floor heating are certain to have this on their list.
Radiant floor heating's growth is one of the most positive trends in the HVAC industry in recent years. These systems have the unique feature of being energy efficient, comfortable, invisible, and silent. In nearly every aspect they are a clear winner. 
Radiant floor heating systems are a modern alternative to the traditional cast iron radiators or the more recent hot water baseboard systems. In a radiant floor system water (or glycol in some cases) is heated by a boiler and circulated through tubing that is installed under the floor. This water warms the flooring and the heat then radiates throughout the home.
There are many benefits to this process. First, it is extremely energy efficient as the warmest part of the room is the floor, which is the part of the room people use. A hot air furnace heats the air which enters the room through registers on the floor, but then quickly rises to the ceiling, making it the warmest part of the room. In comparison, a room heated by radiant flooring can be kept at a lower overall temperature yet feel warmer than a room heated by hot air.
Second, the system is invisible and silent. The tubing is under the floor and out of the way. There is no sound of air moving through ducts. Third the system contributes to a healthy home by minimizing dust and keeping the room at a more comfortable humidity level. Fourth, the system is multi-functional. A well designed hydronic heating system can heat your home, hot water, swimming pool, and even melt the snow on your driveway or walkway.
Triangle Tube is an industry leading provider of hydronic heating equipment. The Prestige boilers lead the market with a high efficiency, reliable heat exchanger and use either natural gas or propane. The Smart indirect water heaters heat water twice as fast as a traditional gas fired water heater and feature a unique stainless steel tank-in-tank design backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Maxi Flo pool and spa heat exchangers enable you to use your high efficiency boiler to extend your swimming season.
Consider upgrading your home with Radiant Floor Heating. There's no need to move to install radiant floor heating. A certified contractor can replace your hot air system with a radiant system in many cases without disturbing the existing flooring. Contact Triangle Tube to find a certified contractor in your area today.
Triangle Tube's Prestige boilers are used extensively in residential installations. But the benefits of upgrading to a modern, fuel efficient boiler are not limited to homeowners. Significant opportunities for energy savings exist in light commercial buildings such as churches, schools, offices, and apartments.
St. John Church and School in Aurora Indiana had the opportunity to replace its 50 plus year old boiler and chose the energy efficient combination of Triangle Tube's Prestige Solo 399 boilers and a Smart 40 water heater. The church and school was able to use most of their existing piping even as the new wall-mounted Prestige boilers freed up significant floor space in the boiler room.
The radiant heating system was designed to maximize the condensing efficiency of the Prestige boilers. One new Smart indirect fired water heater replaced two electric water 
heaters, improving efficiency and reliability.
Through the replacement of the boiler the church was able to save over $6500 in heating costs. And they are not finished yet. Paul Kuhlmeier, the heating specialist at St. John plans to replace the existing thermostats with more advanced programable versions for further savings. Larry Dillard, of Dillard Electric Heating and Cooling, is so satisfied with the performance of the Triangle Tube system, that he plans to install several more over the next year. Pat Linhardt of the Habegger Corporation provided product and system design assistance
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In-floor radiant heating systems have become very popular over the last decade. This relatively new trend is not limited to new construction. In fact, many existing heating systems can be rather easily replaced by a new radiant system. In-floor heating can be installed in existing homes where there is access to the sub-floor from the floor below, usually the basement.
There is no limit to the potential installations with some creativity and commitment. Such is the case in this 18th century farmhouse renovation by F.W. Behler. The team took on the task of installing in-floor radiant in a stone farmhouse with original wide plank wood floors and hand-hewn beams. The F.W. Behler team designed and installed a hydronic heating system that was energy efficient in all aspects. The heart of the system is a Triangle Tube Prestige propane boiler, with an AFUE of 95%. They combined this with Triangle Tube's SMART 40 indirect water heater, with less than $0.10 per day in standby heat loss. Finally, they took advantage of the very low pressure drop of the Prestige boiler and installed extremely energy efficient ECM circulators. This system design is expected to reduce the electric costs by nearly $5000 over the life of the system.
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Energy Efficiency is important to everyone these days. Whether you are striving to save money, or are simply looking to minimize your carbon footprint, green products have a bigger following than ever. Heating the hot water consumes up to 25% of the energy use in your home, so it is important to look at your water heater efficiency to minimize your energy consumption.
Many people are considering combination or instantaneous water heaters to reduce their energy costs. Instantaneous water heaters heat hot water directly, eliminating the storage tank, and therefore eliminating the standby heat loss that occurs while the hot water is not used. This is a good solution, especially if your house has only one or at most two showers. If you have a larger family with more extensive hot water needs, a Smart Indirect Fired Water Heater may be more appropriate.
Triangle Tube's Smart Indirect Water Heaters work with homes that have an existing boiler. These water heaters use the boiler system to heat the hot water through a unique tank-in-tank system. The large surface area of the inner tank allows for rapid heat transfer, allowing for a small tank to replace much larger traditional water heaters.
But the most important factors in the Smart’s energy efficiency are its insulating jacket and the boiler efficiency. When a SMART tank is paired with a high efficiency boiler,, like Triangle Tube's Prestige boiler it can heat the water using nearly 25% less energy than a gas water heater. In addition, the Smart tanks are surrounded by 2 inches of foam, which limits heat loss to less than ½ degree F per hour. The result is that standby losses can cost less than $0.05 per day.
With no moving parts, Triangle Tube’s Smart indirect fired water heaters are very reliable. In fact they come with a limited Lifetime residential warranty. The efficiency and reliability of the Smart indirect water heaters make them an excellent choice for today’s green homes.
In today’s do-it-yourself society it can be tempting to overlook the value of experience. We have all taken on jobs that could have been done in half the time by someone with experience. This can be accepted when replacing your front garden since you gain the benefit of exercise, fresh air, and the satisfaction of a job well done. However, when it comes to boiler replacement, an improperly installed boiler could not only be inefficient, it could be a safety hazard. Therefore it is always best to work with an experienced contractor.
To get the most from your hydronic heating system, it is critical to have it properly designed. Today’s heating systems utilize multiple zones which sometimes operate at different temperatures. For instance, radiant floor zones will operate at a lower temperature than baseboard or conventional radiators. An experienced contractor can utilize hydronic controls to ensure each zone receives the heat required. An indirect water heater will operate on its own high temperature zone. Properly designing and installing these systems will not only ensure the maximum system efficiency, but it will also prevent potential damage.
Triangle Tube’s Prestige boiler is engineered to deliver efficient and reliable comfort. To achieve this, the Prestige uses features such as Outdoor Reset and Modulation. An experienced contractor will understand how to program the boiler to use these features and delivered the expected performance. Triangle Tube’s Smart indirect fired water heaters will provide plentiful hot water when properly installed.
Triangle Tube provides certification training to hundreds of contractors each year. This training provides them with tools to evaluate your hydronic system and install Triangle Tube products quickly and efficiently. Experience counts. Contact Triangle Tube today to find a contractor in your area.
The Federal Government is now providing tax rebates of up to $1500 to homeowners replacing their existing water heater with a qualified energy efficient model. While most of us wouldn't consider replacing a water heater until it begins leaking, with the incentives set to expire at the end of 2010, it may make sense to make the replacement now, especially if your existing model is long past its warranty period.
When selecting a replacement water heater there are more choices than ever. If your house is heated by a boiler, one of your options is an Indirect fired water heater, where the domestic water is heated by the boiler system. This post will discuss some of the advantages of these water heaters. Some of the important features to consider are Energy Efficiency, Hot Water Production, and Longevity.
Energy Efficiency – In a water heater comparison, Indirect fired water heaters are recognized as the most energy efficient and longest lasting design by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. This energy efficiency relates both to the ability of the water heater to retain its heat, and to the efficiency of heating the water. Triangle Tube's Smart indirect fired water heaters are completely surrounded by 2 inches of expanded foam insulation. This provides a blanket so efficient that standby heat loss is minimized to less than ½ degree F per hour – or in dollar terms – less than 5 cents per day.
Traditional gas fired water heaters are much less efficient because they contain an un-insulated flue pipe through the center of the water tank. The tank loses heat through this flue, as well as the surrounding insulated jacket. In addition, gas fired water heaters burn much less efficiently than the Prestige Boiler that would heat a Smart water heater.
Hot Water Production – Nobody wants to be in the shower as the hot water runs out. It is important that your water heater is sized to meet your needs. As your needs change, will the water heater be able to keep up? Triangle Tube's Smart models feature a unique tank-in-tank design that maximizes the heat transfer from the boiler to the domestic hot water. This allows for more hot water output from a smaller tank, which saves money not only on the initial purchase but also on the on-going energy costs.
Other indirect water heaters feature a heating coil which generally has less heating area and is prone to limescale build-up. Over time, this build-up can increase the heating time by over 30%. And traditional gas and electric water heaters can’t compare to the production of the Smart, which produces four times the amount of hot water of an equivalent electric model, and twice the amount of a standard gas model.
Longevity – Who wants to come home from vacation to find a flooded basement from a leaking hot water heater? It is important to consider the reliability of the water heater when making your choice. Traditional electric and gas models are sold by the length of their warranty, generally 3, 6, and sometimes 12 year warranties. With the Smart series, you have the confidence of a lifetime replacement warranty.
With the many water heating options available today, it can be difficult to select one model from another. When you consider the Energy Efficiency, Hot Water Production, and Longevity of the Triangle Tube Smart indirect fired water heater, it is clear to see why it is the preferred brand of so many contractors and homeowners. Click here to see an animation showing the unique Smart design. Contact Triangle Tube today to find out more.
As if rising energy prices weren’t enough, the Federal Government has provided homeowners with an additional incentive of up to $1500 to replace their old boilers and water heaters. Many homeowners have benefited from this program, not only by lowering their taxes, but also by lowering their energy bill. For homes with residential 
radiant heating, the energy savings can be significant.
Boilers are a proven and reliable heating source, so reliable in fact, that many homes have boilers that are 30, 40, or 50 years old. But even if your boiler is only 10 or 20 years old, the technological advances in modern boilers can mean a significant efficiency improvement. Triangle Tube’s Prestige Condensing boilers, with AFUEs of 95%, are leading the way in energy efficient features such as modulation, condensing, and outdoor reset. These features match the boiler’s output to the heating needs, while extracting the maximum amount of heat from the fuel.
Energy efficiency is not only good for the environment, but it is good for your wallet as well. The Federal Tax credit for up to $1500 towards the replacement of an inefficient boiler or water heater with a new energy star rated model provides an additional incentive. But the tax credit is due to expire at the end of 2010, so now is the time to make the switch. Contact a Triangle Tube distributor in your area today.
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