Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Thermostat Display

Honeywell VisionPro thermostats such as the TH8110U1003 feature a 10 second backlight display. This means that after you touch anything on the thermostat, it will light up and stay lit for 10 seconds before going back to normal. The bright green light will stay lit long enough for you to do all of your programming, and then turn off, allowing the unit to draw less attention on the wall.

Thermostats and Honeywell thermostats can be found at www.pexsupply.com

Monday, November 09, 2009

Do I need a fill valve?

Depending on local code, your backflow preventer might require a fill valve (also known as a pressure valve). You will need to check your local codes to be sure. The fill valve is a valve that fills the boiler with water from your source (most likely the public water source). Most fill valves are pre-set to 30 psi, and to make installation easier, you can even get a combination of a backflow preventer and fill valve.

Backflow preventers and pressure valves can be found at www.pexsupply.com

Friday, November 06, 2009

Voltage of a zone valve

The vast majority (about 96%) of zone valves are 24 volts. Installing the wiring of a zone valve can be tricky, so it's recommended to hire a professional for installation. Zone valves are fully closed valves, meaning that no water passes through them and you will not need to install a check valve with them.

Zone valves and zone valve controls can be found at www.pexsupply.com

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Don't pour grease down your sink

Even with a grease trap, it's never a good idea to pour straight grease down your sink. If it's separated out, let it cool and throw it in the garbage. Grease traps are designed to remove the grease that's mixed in with the water that goes down your sink. These units can handle a lot of grease going down and will capture and store that grease making sure that it does not clog your pipes, but it's always best to be smart about it and to try to minimize the amount of grease that goes down your pipes.

Grease traps can be found at www.pexsupply.com

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Do I need a Junior air eliminator?

The "Jr" in the Spirovent Jr Air Eliminators means that these units are designed for residential or light commercial jobs. There is nothing junior about its power, or its quality. Spirovent Juniors come with a 20 year warranty and are made of solid brass and are able to remove up to 99.6% of the free air within your system.

Air eliminators and Spirotherm air eliminators can be found at www.pexsupply.com