AquaMotion has developed an outdoor hot water recirculation pump called the Aqua-Shield™. The pump installs on dedicated return line tankless heaters and it intended to saves on expensive air intake/exhaust systems.\

Bosch Thermotechnology has introduced its first condensing furnace with the BGH96 Series. This company says the Energy Star-rated furnace offers a two-stage gas valve that switches between high- and low-fire settings for a 96 percent AFUE heating efficiency.

Modine Manufacturing Company announced the latest addition to its gas-fired power vented unit heater, the Model BTP. The company says the Modine Model BTP offers the same functionality as its PTP unit upgraded with factory installed blower assemblies. The addition of the blower assemblies allows customers to add duct work onto the unit to better distribute heat and air.

The Rittal Blue e+ cooling units are now available in a roof-mounted version. The units, suitable for enclosures from a size of 800 mm by 600 mm (W x D) upwards, have a cooling output of 1.3 kW. The company says this means that cold air can also flow from above around the devices installed inside the enclosure, such as frequency converters. Alternatively, cooling can also be provided in combination with the new VX25 large enclosure system as a complete integration solution.

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is set to introduce its Hitachi Water Source Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and heat recovery cooling and heating systems. The manufacturer claims the compact systems are ideal when space is at a premium, such as in high-rise condos, apartments, and office buildings.

The LeakBreaker, a water heater leak protection device that guards against flood damage from a leaking water heater, is now available with Taco Comfort Solutions’ eLink wireless technology.

Tem­peratures in northern Wisconsin can dip well below freezing, sometimes for weeks at a time, during the state’s notoriously long winters.