Saturday, May 26, 2012

Memorial Day Tankless Water Heater Sale!

GlobalTowne is having a Memorial Day Sale on Bosch tankless water heaters this weekend through midnight ET Monday, May 28, 2012. Save up to 10% off!

Just use Promotional Code MEMORIAL at checkout to get up to 10% savings off of our everyday low pricing! Use Promotional Code GIVEME5 for a 5% savings on all of the other products that we sell.

We are also offering Free Ground Shipping on orders over $99.94 through midnight ET Monday, May 28, 2012. Free Ground Shipping is only offered to the lower 48 US States.

You can use the MEMORIAL coupon over the phone -- just remember to mention the coupon code!

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Bosch Retail Water Heater Program Changes

Bosch Thermotechnology has stopped manufacturing and distributing its retail line of Gas and Propane Bosch tankless water heaters. It appears that Bosch has decided to step back from the do-it-yourself (DIY) model of selling this wonderful brand of gas and liquid propane tankless water heaters directly to homeowners.

As a Bosch Authorized Distributor, GlobalTowne still has a supply of these heaters. So, if you are a homeowner looking for a gas or propane Bosch Tankless Water Heater that you can purchase and install on your own, act quickly as these retail tankless water heaters are going fast!

Just to be clear, the Bosch retail line of PowerStar electric whole-house and point-of-use tankless water heaters and Ariston mini-tank electric water heaters are still being manufactured and distributed. In fact, Bosch is in the process of rolling out newly-improved electric water heaters!

Now for the really good news: Bosch's commitment to their wholesale line of Gas and Propane Bosch Therm tankless water heaters has never been stronger!

The entire retail lineup of Gas and Propane Bosch tankless water heaters are available on the wholesale side of the business. But, even more importantly, the Bosch Pro gas and propane wholesale lineup includes super high efficiency Condensing Tankless Water Heaters that were never available through the retail channel.

Bosch Therm lineup of Gas tankless water heaters
Global ProTankless Supply sells the entire wholesale lineup of gas and propane tankless water heaters from prowaterheatersupply.com. The products listed on this web site are available only to licensed installers, contractors, builders and other professionals.

As a part of these program changes, Bosch has retired its retail tankless water heater web site at boschhotwater.com. This retired web site now points to their wholesale web site at bosch-climate.us.

For more information on the Bosch wholesale lineup of gas and propane tankless water heaters for professionals, please call 866.289.4652. If you are a homeowner looking for one of these high-end professional hot water heaters, please have your contractor call.

NyOil II Synthetic Thin-film Lubricant

Globaltowne announces the availability of NyOil II Synthetic Thin-film Lubricant.

If the heat, the humidity, the cold, and the rain don't slow you down, then NyOil II is definitely your lubricant. All new, all synthetic, NyOil II delivers the best lubricating, cleaning, and polishing qualities of a highly refined mineral oil - but it doesn't stop there. Synthesized under laboratory conditions, NyOil II offers the following superior qualities:
  • Odorless - no toxic fumes are present when applying.
  • Colorless - non-staining and no unsightly messes.
  • Tougher film strength - Creates better wear prevention.
  • Less volatile - Will last longer than mineral oils.
  • Highly stable - Offers superior rust protection. In fact, in the grueling Humidity Cabinet Test, after 100 hours, polished and sandblasted metal panels lubricated with NyOil II showed absolutely no signs of rust.
Use NyOil II to capture that extra edge. NyOil II works great on fishing reels used for salt and fresh water fishing, all firearms, roller blades, fitness equipment, skateboards, home improvement projects, boats, ATV's, snow mobiles, jet skies, hiking equipment, mountain bikes, power tools, custom made knives and swords, and much more!

Whether you work or play in extreme environments, pack a bottle of NyOil II with your gear. It's the superior synthetic lubricant that keeps your tools and equipment working and playing as hard as you.

NyOil II for Pinewood Derby

If your race allows liquid lubricants then NyOil II is the ultimate lubricant!

NyOil II is a highly-refined synthetic thin-film lubricant with an ultra-low viscosity. It has a tough film strength for long lasting lubrication. When properly applied, it outperforms dry lubricants including graphite.

NyOil II can be safely used with any brand of pinewood derby wheels. It is colorless, odorless, non-hazardous, and plastic-safe. The key to using a thin-film lubricant is that "less is best". Applying too much lubricant will slow your car down. See our web site for tips on how to make your pinewood derby car the winner!

Call us at 888.726.9752 for details.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Bosch Compress ~ Hybrid Water Heater

Globaltowne Announces the Arrival of the Bosch Compress Hybrid Water Heater

Bosch Compress Heat Pump ~ HP-200-1
ZERO Emissions – Clean electric operation and no venting requirements
SIMPLE installation
10-Year limited warranty


The 50 gallon capacity Bosch Compress Hybrid
Electric Water Heater is ultra efficient and shares
technology similar to an Energy Star® qualified
Refrigerator. Rather than taking heat from inside the
appliance and moving it outside as a refrigerator
does; Bosch hybrid technology takes heat from
outside the appliance and uses it to heat the water!
Using a specially designed heat pump system, the
heat is transferred from the surrounding air to the
water stored in a well insulated storage tank,
resulting in efficient hot water and zero direct
greenhouse gas emissions!


Why Bosch?
For 125 years, Bosch has remained committed to quality, innovation and value within a broad range of products including automotive parts, power tools, home appliances and water heaters. Bosch is highly recommended by professional contractors and is a brand that loyal customers refer to their friends and family.


Heating domestic hot water is a home’s third largest use of
energy. With the technology used in a Bosch Hybrid Water
Heater, this can be reduced significantly, saving valuable
resources and money.
Compared to a traditional tank water heater, the Bosch Hybrid
Water Heater is twice as effective with savings of $307 (59%
reduction on your water heating costs), making it the smart
choice for your water heating needs with an estimated payback
of just 3 years!


Installation
The ideal installation for a Bosch Hybrid Water Heater is in a warm
unconditioned climate such as an attic, basement or garage with at
least 7' x 10' x 10' cubic feet of air space. The efficiency of the Heat
Pump is higher in warmer climates, however you can experience
savings in all climates. This unit directly replaces a 50 gallon water
heater and the energy factor of 2.2 ensures savings.

The Bosch Hybrid Water Heater also cools and dehumidifies
unconditioned air as an extra benefit, saving money and energy on
air conditioning. Installing in unconditioned spaces with air
temperatures between 45°F - 115°F will yield the highest
efficiencies for the Bosch Hybrid Water Heater. With use of the
ducted air option, the Bosch Compress uses the energy of the
unconditioned air to supply cooler, dehumidified air into the air
duct, reducing the overall energy load of your home.


Storage Tank Capacity - 50 Gal.
First Hour Delivery - 58 Gal.
Height - 64.5"
Diameter - 22.4"
Net Weight - 209.4 lbs.
Anode Rod - Magnesium
Air Temperature Range - 45°F to 115°F
Storage Tank Material - Enameled Steel
Air Duct Connections - Exhaust Only
Heating Power - 1.8 kW
Electric Consumption - 0.7 kW
Electric Backup Heating Element - 2 x 4 kW
Voltage (Phase / V / Hz) - 1 / 240 / 60
Electric Connections - Fixed Wire
Built-In Interface - LCD
Operation Modes - Economic Mode - Electric Mode - Auto Mode - Vacation Mode
Hot Water Temp. Range - 100°F to 140°F
Max. Water Presssure - 150 PSI
Water Connections - ¾"
Energy Factor - 2.2
Certification - UL1995
Condensate Drain - ¼"
Temp. & Pressure - Valve Included
Warranty 10-Year Limited Tank & Parts

Danfoss Snow Melting Systems

Globaltowne and Danfoss ~ Electric heating mats and cables

Electric Snow Melting Systems
Deep-frozen gutters and drain pipes. Rows of sharply pointed icicles. Breakneck icy stairs, pavements, roads and expensive frost bursting of tiles and brickwork. The winter can be a dangerous, troublesome and expensive acquaintance for a homeowner. You do not have to put up with winter troubles. Simple and effective Danfoss heating systems can keep the roof, the drain system and the traffic areas free of ice and snow, and they all work fully automatically.


Ice and Snow Melting on Traffic Areas
Safe walking and driving during winter times! Danfoss GX Snow Melting system operates fully automatic. It automatically registers the need for melting areas and then automatically switches the heat on and off when required. The area is kept free from ice and snow at any time avoiding heavy salt sprinkling, snow shovelling or damage caused by frost. Efficient heat control ensures a good overall economy Danfoss DS-2B and GX850 thermostats and ground sensors ensure that the absolute minimum amount of energy is used to achieve the optimal result.Installation and running costs of Danfoss ice and snow melting system are low when considering the advantages of the system as for instance preventing the efforts of snow shovelling and salting. Furthermore the repairing costs caused by ice, snow and salt are saved.

Applicable for most surfaces
The Danfoss GX snow melting system is applicable for the most typical surfaces such as asphalt, concrete and interlocking stones. The most typical Danfoss GX ice and snow melting applications on ground are parking lots, driveways, pavement, outdoor steps, etc.

Electric Snow Melting Mats and Cables
Improve safety by providing instantaneous relief from snow and ice and increase your bottom and by reducing the costs associated with applying chemicals, owning snow clearing machinery or hiring outside services.
Twin conductor cable
Single point connection
Easy and flexible installation
Durable construction
Silent, efficient and safe
Ideal for driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, stairs, ramps, bridges and many other applications
For use in concrete, asphalt, and under pavers
Zero EMF's (Electromagnetic fields)
Heating mats significantly reduce installation time
Genuine ten year non-prorated warranty


DS-2B Snow Melt Controller
The DS-2B snow melt controller is primarily designed for pavement snow melting applications. It can be used as stand-alone or as a sensor for larger control systems.
Housed in a weatherproof enclosure
Adjustable temperature trigger point
Adjustable delay off drying time
Selectable low temperature cutoff
Manual override
Remote control and monitor capabilities
Two year warranty

DS-5 Snow and Ice Melting Control
The DS-5 Control is designed primarily for pavement snow and ice melting applications. It can be used as a stand-alone controller or as a sensor for larger control systems.
Housed in a weatherproof enclosure
Adjustable temperature trigger point
Adjustable delay off drying time
Selectable low temperature cut-off
Manual override
Remote control and monitor capabilities
Two year warrantyThe DS-5 differs from the DS-2B as the DS-5 can handle a maximum heating load of 60A.


GX 850 Dual Zone Automatic Control Panel
The award winning GX 850 ACP is the most optimal solution for keeping any area free of ice and snow. The GX 850 acts on information received from sensor(s) which register temperature and moisture, then calculate the information, ensuring that the heat will only be turned on when snow and/or ice is present. The result is optimal performance with maximum energy savings and minimum operating costs.
User interface allows total control of snow melting system set points
Set to maximum melting or maximum energy savings or anywhere in between
Dual zone feature allows for energy savings and lower impact draw
Digital sensors provide precise feedback on snow and ice conditions
Fault finding program detects and alarms on faults
Can be field upgraded to take advantage of new features Two year warranty

Please visit www.globaltowne.com or call 888-726-9752

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Recirculation Pumps~ Armstrong



Globaltowne sells Armstrong Recirc Pumps

Recirculation Pumps can be used to provide instant hot water at a faucet or from radiant floors using water or a glycol type liquid for floor warming.

Armstrong is a leader in pump technology and these pumps are made in New York and Canada in the Buffalo / Niagara area.

Used with a tankless heater, the recirculation pump circulates water from a small tank heater within a loop to each faucet. The pump can have a timer
and a temperature sensor so the loop stays warm but the mini tank water heater is not on all the time. When a faucet is turned on, the tankless heater sees the flow and turns on and the heated water flows through a check valve and to the open faucet.

Armstrong has an all in one system called the ASTRO EXPRESS. The Astro Express System works like a thermostat.The snap-acting valve opens and closes to circulate hot water so it stays at a specific temperature throughout the distribution system. Hot water at each tap stays hot, and cold water stays cold.
A timer automatically ensures that the water is recirculated regularly; and can be set for multiple activation periods per day. It can be set to circulate water only during normal usage hours (i.e. not in the middle of the night when everyone is asleep). The timer includes manual on/off overrides to normal automatic operation.
Each system comes with one valve, which is installed at the faucet furthest away from the water heater. This ensures that hot water is delivered to all the faucets in between. A home that has a distribution line with a number of branches, will need a valve for the faucet at the end of each branch. Additional valves are available separately


The Astro 20 BU-T circulator is a small pump with twice the capacity of other circulators. It can handle more flow to more destinations (up to 5 valves) for the kind of “branch plumbing” that can make hot water distribution in a large or ranch-style home such a challenge.
Most dedicated return systems are oversized and have a short duty cycle when the aquastat is activated. Our injection system uses lower flow to maintain a more stable water temperature at the hot water faucet and prevent noise and erosion. Plus, larger openings ensure easier flow, so several people can turn on taps throughout the house and they will all get hot water instantly.
FEATURES
  • 24-hour clock timer
  • 15 minute user selectable intervals
  • On/Off/Auto switch_ 120Vac, 1/25 HP, .5A
  • 5 ft power cord_ Max head: 5.8 ft
  • Max flow: 11.5 GPM_ Brass full unions
  • EPDM O-rings
  • 1 male and 2 female ¾” tailpieces
  • Wet rotor design ensures virtually silent operation
  • Bronze housing for potable water use
  • High starting torque overcomes mineral build-up
  • Built for durability with bronze casing, stainless steel shaft and graphite bearings


STRONGER
The Astro Express is a clear winner for quality, durability and strength. With a rugged, forged-brass valve and a powerful circulator with the capacity of anything else on the market.
FASTER
No dedicated lines make for a quick installation, and quality parts and an adjustable flow rate mean zero maintenance.Our one-size-fits-all solution ensures you’ll always have the right model on your truck. Install it in as little as 30 minutes flat.
BETTER
Offer your customers something more than just a standard recirculation system.
Give them something better: the Astro Express System is the highest-quality, most dependable system on the market. The pump can handle the widest range of homes, from a small bungalow to a sprawling ranch-style house. The system is powerful enough to ensure that several faucets can be in use at the same time throughout the house, without any impact on temperature or speed of hot water delivery
Call us at 888-726-9752

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Humphrey Indoor Gas Lights Now in Stock!

We are pleased to report that we now have all of the Humphrey Gas Lights in stock. We have large quantities of these Humphrey Indoor Gas Lights available in a variety of colors, including Rustic Walnut, Hunter Green, Pebble Grey and Natural Almond. We have both preformed mantle lights as well as tie-on mantle gas lights.


We also have a large supply of mantles, including preformed mantles, tie-on mantles and clip-on mantles. We also carry burner noses, seals, spare globes and pendant kits.

Humphrey Gas Lights and Accessories are the perfect Christmas present. There is still time to receive these products before Christmas. Order now while supplies last.

Steve

Monday, November 28, 2011

Cyber Monday Bosch Tankless Water Heater Sale

Please join us online for our Cyber Monday Sale on all Bosch Tankless Water Heaters!

Just visit our web site at www.globaltowne.com and enter promotional code CYBERMONDAY at checkout for a 10% savings off of our already low prices on all of our Bosch, Z-Flex Z-Vent, WebStone, Sentinel HydroSolutions, Virgo, and Danfoss products.

The CYBERMONDAY online discount coupon gets entered during our checkout process before you have to enter your credit card.

Or, just mention the CYBERMONDAY Special Discount Code on the phone for the same 10% off savings!

But hurry, this one day Cyber Monday promotional offer ends at Midnight ET on November 28, 2011!

This promotional offer applies to all of our Bosch tankless water heaters including the following natural gas and propane models: Bosch AquaStar 2700ES-NG, 2700ES-LP, 2400ES-NG, 2400ES-LP, 1600H-NG, 1600H-LP, 1600P-NG, 1600P-LP, 1000P-NG, 1000P-LP.

This special deal also applies to the following electric tankless water heaters: PowerStar AE125 and AE115 and the Ariston GL6+, Ariston GL4 and Ariston GL2.5 mini-tank water heaters.

Friday, November 25, 2011

BLACK FRIDAY Bosch Tankless Water Heater Sale

It's the day you've been waiting for: our Black Friday Sale on all Bosch Tankless Water Heaters!

Just visit our web site at www.globaltowne.com and enter promotional code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% savings off of our already low prices on all of our Bosch, Z-Flex Z-Vent, WebStone, Sentinel HydroSolutions, Virgo, and Danfoss products.

The BLACKFRIDAY online discount coupon gets entered during our checkout process before you have to enter your credit card.

Or, just mention the BLACKFRIDAY Special Discount Code on the phone for the same 10% off savings!

But hurry, this one day promotional offer ends at Midnight ET on November 25, 2011!

This promotional offer applies to all of our Bosch tankless water heaters including the following natural gas and propane models: Bosch AquaStar 2700ES-NG, 2700ES-LP, 2400ES-NG, 2400ES-LP, 1600H-NG, 1600H-LP, 1600P-NG, 1600P-LP, 1000P-NG, 1000P-LP.

This special deal also applies to the following electric tankless water heaters: PowerStar AE125 and AE115 and the Ariston GL6+, Ariston GL4 and Ariston GL2.5 mini-tank water heaters.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Flow & Temperature Adjustment for Bosch 1000P




The new Bosch 1000P that comes in either natural gas or liquid propane has a control knob for adjusting the flow and a slide adjustment for adjusting the heat on the front of the heater.

The Bosch AquaStar 1000P is a 75,000 BTU Gas Tankless Water Heater. The control knob on the right is the Temperature Adjustment knob and is for adjusting the flow of water through the heater which has the ability to speed the flow of water up making it cooler or slowing it down and making it hotter. The slide control in the middle is for adjusting the temperature of of the water by adjusting the height of the flame. When the slide is positioned on the small flame symbol the burners will be low and when the slide is on the high flame symbol the burners will get higher and the temperature hotter.

Below is how turning the Temperature Adjustment knob effects the heater:


Knob PositionClockwiseCounter-clockwise
Degree Rise90° F45° F
Activation Rate0.5 GPM1.1 GPM
Max Flow Rate1.3 GPM2.6 GPM


As the temperature adjustment knob is turned counter-clockwise, the output temperature will lower and the activation rate of the heater will be raised. Turning the knob clockwise will raise the temperature and lower the activation rate.

When sliding the slide adjustment to the left small flame will give lower flame and cooler temperatures and sliding the slide to the right will give hotter tenmperatures and a higher flame.

The Bosch 1000P has a gas control slide that modulates burner input in response to flow. Its purpose is to ensure that the hot water temperature will remain steady, although the water flow demand might vary.

Flow & Temperature Adjustment for Bosch 1600P




The new Bosch 1600P that comes in either natural gas or liquid propane has a control knob for adjusting the flow and a slide adjustment for adjusting the heat on the front of the heater.


The Bosch AquaStar 1600P is a 117,000 BTU Gas Tankless Water Heater. The control knob on the right is the Temperature Adjustment knob and is for adjusting the flow of water through the heater which has the ability to speed the flow of water up making it cooler or slowing it down and making it hotter. The slide control in the middle is for adjusting the temperature of of the water by adjusting the height of the flame. When the slide is positioned on the small flame symbol the burners will be low and when the slide is on the high flame symbol the burners will get higher and the temperature hotter.

Below is how turning the Temperature Adjustment knob effects the heater:


Knob PositionClockwiseCounter-clockwise
Degree Rise90° F45° F
Activation Rate0.5 GPM1.1 GPM
Max Flow Rate2.0 GPM3 .7 GPM


As the temperature adjustment knob is turned counter-clockwise, the output temperature will lower and the activation rate of the heater will be raised. Turning the knob clockwise will raise the temperature and lower the activation rate.

When sliding the slide adjustment to the left small flame will give lower flame and cooler temperatures and sliding the slide to the right will give hotter tenmperatures and a higher flame.

The Bosch 1600P has a gas control slide that modulates burner input in response to flow. Its purpose is to ensure that the hot water temperature will remain steady, although the water flow demand might vary.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Use of Power & Temperature Control knobs for 1600H


The new Bosch 1600H that comes in either natural gas or liquid propane has 2 new control knobs for adjusting temperature and flow on the front of the heater as the older 125 series heaters only had 1 control knob to adjust flow.

The Bosch AquaStar 1600H has 2 control knobs on the front of the heater. The control knob on the left is the Power control knob and allows you to set the height of the burners for hotter temperatures or cooler temperatures. The control knob on the right is the Temperature Adjustment knob and is for adjusting the flow of water through the heater which has the ability to speed the flow of water up making it cooler or slowing it down and making it hotter.

Below is how turning the Temperature Adjustment knob effects the heater:

Knob Position Clockwise Counter-clockwise
Degree Rise 90° F 45° F
Activation Rate 0.5 GPM 1.1 GPM
Max Flow Rate 2.0 GPM 3 .7 GPM


As the temperature adjustment knob is turned counter-clockwise, the output temperature will lower and the activation rate of the heater will be raised. Turning the knob clockwise will raise the temperature and lower the activation rate.

When turning the left Power Control knob to the left will give more power and higher water temperatures. Turning the knob clockwise will give less power and cooler water temperatures.

The Bosch 1600H has a gas control that modulates burner input in response to flow. Its purpose is to ensure that the hot water temperature will remain steady, although the water flow demand might vary.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Bosch Aquastar 125B Water Valve Assembly

The Bosch Aquastar 125B gas tankless water heater was first manufactured back in the late 1980s. The 125B series has since been discontinued and replaced with newer compact models such as the 1600P gas tankless water heater, and later the Bosch Therm 520PN.

When the Bosch Aquastar 125B model first came out, it had a dual port brass water valve and then years later the Bosch Aquastar 125B series heater had a new single port polymer water valve which was much easier to service and maintain.

The replacement water valve for the 125B series heater that had a dual port brass water valve assembly is now a single port polymer watervalve retrofit kit. This water valve assembly retrofit kit is required for any heater with a serial number beginning with 380 or lower. This kit includes new cold and hot water pipes, washers and the single port polymer water valve so that it can be easily installed in the place of the old brass water valve. The new water valve retrofit kit for the 125B part number #8707002499 is available. Please visit the link.  There is also a service bulletin available for installation of the new retrofit water valve and the bulletin number is TWH-G1-37 and you can find this on the Bosch website at www.bosch-climate.us

The newer Bosch Aquastar model 125B gas tankless water heaters that had a serial number beginning with 381 or higher had the single port poly water valve. The new single port Polymer water valve for the 125B part number #8707002649 is available. Please visit the link.



Saturday, June 18, 2011

Bosch Tankless Replacement Parts

GlobalTowne sells Bosch Tankless Water Heater Replacement Parts for current and discontinued Bosch Tankless Water Heaters.

Bosch Heat
Exchanger
On our web site we only list the most common Bosch Replacement Parts, such as heat exchangers, gas valves, water valves, PCB control boards, etc. However, we sell all of the Bosch tankless replacement parts for current and obsolete heaters.

We need you to provide us with the part number that you need and we will get you pricing and availability.

All Bosch tankless water heater replacement parts are non-refundable.

All Bosch replacement parts can be shipped via Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air or Ground service. Expedited shipping orders placed by Noon ET can usually be shipped out the same day

Just give us a call at 888.726.9752.

Steve

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Memorial Day Tankless Water Heater Sale

GlobalTowne is having a Memorial Day Sale on Bosch tankless water heaters this weekend through midnight ET Monday, May 30, 2011. Save up to 10% off!

Just use Promotional Code MEMORIALDAY at checkout to get up to 10% savings off of our everyday low pricing! Use Promotional Code GIVEME5 for a 5% savings on all of the other products that we sell.

We are also offering Free Ground Shipping on orders over $99.95 through midnight ET Monday, May 30, 2011. Free Ground Shipping is only offered to the lower 48 US States.

You can use the MEMORIALDAY coupon over the phone -- just remember to mention the coupon code!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Gas Tankless in Bedrooms/Bathrooms

All of the Bosch gas tankless water heaters that are naturally drafting such as the 1000P, 1600P and the 1600H take thier combustion air that is needed to fire the heater from the location they are installed in. These heaters can never be installed in a bedroom or bathroom where the door is normally kept closed. This is against the National Fuel Gas Code and is very dangerous as the heater would deplete all of the oxygen in the room and will cause serious illness or death.

Per the National Fuel Gas Code manual, the only exception to having a naturally drafting gas tankless water heater installed in a bedroom or bathroom is if it is installed in a closet that has self closing hinges and that is sealed when it closes as to not take its combustion air from the bedroom or bathroom. The gas tankless water heater in the closet would then have to be able to get its combustion air from another source such as from the main part of the home, the attic area or from the outside. The amount of combustion air required for the gas tankless heater would be determined per the installation manual and vents to other sources of fresh air would have to be sized accordingly.

Direct vent gas tankless water heaters such as the Bosch 2400ES/2700ES are sealed combustion units and have the ability to take the intake air from the outside. These direct vent heaters are the only ones approved to be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. These heaters have a twin pipe system for the exhaust/intake air to the outside. If these heaters are to be installed in a bedroom or bathroom then the intake air for the heater must come from the outside.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

GlobalTowne Opens Fourth Warehouse in Memphis TN

GlobalTowne is pleased to announce the opening of our fourth warehouse in Memphis TN. This warehouse serves our southern US customers, but is primarily in place to service our customers in Texas and Florida.

Shipping from Memphis allows us to reach most customers in Texas and Florida via two-day UPS Ground Shipping!

Together with our main warehouse in Cleveland, OH and our warehouses in Las Vegas, NV and Wilmington, DE we now have two-day UPS Ground Shipping coverage for most of the continental US!

Our customers have repeatedly told us that they value our ability to ship same day and deliver their products quickly. Our Memphis, TN warehouse increases this capability significantly.

Steve

2011 Federal Tax Credit for Tankless Water Heaters

The US Federal Government has extended the tax credit for tankless water heaters through December 31, 2011. However, the tax credit program has changed.

For certain Energy Star tankless water heaters purchased and put in service from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 the Federal Tax Credit is 10% up to a maximum of $300. This tax credit includes the cost of the parts as well as the installation costs for your new tankless water heater.

In order to qualify for this federal tax credit, your tankless water heater must have an Energy Factor of at least .82 or a Thermal Efficiency of of 90%.

The Bosch AquaStar 2700ES is Energy Star rated and qualifies for the 2011 Federal Tax Credit for tankless water heaters. The Bosch AquaStar 27400ES is Energy Star rated and also qualifies for the 2011 Federal Tax Credit.

We are an Authorized Bosch Distributor and we stock both the Bosch 2700ES and 2400ES tankless water heaters. We carry all of the required stainless steel venting as well as the vent kits and Isolation Valve Kits.

Call us at 888.726.9752 for all of the details on this exciting tax credit. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to have our government help subsidize the cost of your water heater!

Steve

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Bosch Tankless Water Heater Reviews

Occasionally our customers tell us that they are ready to make their Bosch tankless water heater purchase but they have a question about comments or reviews they have read on the internet. We too have read these reviews and so has Bosch.

Many of the online reviews are quite positive and this is consistent with the feedback we get from most of our Bosch tankless water heater customers. Some online reviews are negative and we have talked through these issues directly with Bosch.

Of the negative Bosch tankless water heater reviews that are posted on the internet most of these customers are do-it-yourself (DIY) customers who have not installed the product per the instructions in the installation manual!

The two most common mistakes made during the installation of a tankless water heater have to do with either the venting or the gas line (natural gas or liquid propane).

The installation manual for each Bosch tankless water heater specified the venting material that must be used to properly vent the gas tankless water heater. Read these instructions and follow them closely. The instructions must be followed in order to have your tankless hot water heater work properly, to maintain your warranty and to protect the health and safety of you and your family.

As for the gas line, this is probably the single-most common reason that customers do not get the proper performance out of their tankless water heater! Many older tank model heaters can get away with small diameter gas lines because they have a lower BTU/hr input. Remember that tank style heaters use a smaller amount of propane at a time, but they are going on and off all day long. Tankless water heaters use a larger amount of gas at once but they are only on when you demand hot water.

The properties of running natural gas or propane through a pipe are well known and well documented. They are not specific to the manufacturer of the tankless water heater. But, you must carefully size your gas line to ensure that it can provide the maximum BTU/hr input of your tankless water heater. Additionally, you must ensure that your gas line is properly sized to provide for running your furnace or other gas products at the same time as your tankless water heater is running.

The proper tool for measuring gas pressure is a manometer. Make sure that you or your installer have a manometer at the time of installation. This will save you from having to bring your installer back later!

When customers undersize their gas lines their tankless water heater will either under-perform or not work at all. Most of the negative customer postings on the internet are actually from home owners who simply did not provide enough gas pressure to their heater.

Unfortunately, many customers purchase their tankless water heaters from sources that are truly not qualified to sell the products and are unable to provide their customers with this key information on venting and gas line sizing. Always purchase your tankless water heater from an Authorized Distributor.

GlobalTowne is an Authorized Bosch Distributor and we have extensive training from Bosch on the proper installation of their line of tankless water heaters.

As always, make sure that you properly maintain your water heater. Clean out the water filter once a year and descale your tankless water heater yearly, especially if you have hard water.

If you need help determining the proper venting for your tankless water heater or if you need assistance sizing your gas line, please give us a call at 888.726.9752.

Steve

Saturday, January 15, 2011

TSTAT2 Wireless Remote Control for Bosch Tankless Heaters

The TSTAT2 Wireless Remote Control provides remote temperature control of your Bosch tankless water heater.

It will work with the Bosch AquaStar 2700ES and 2400ES tankless water heaters.

It will also work with the following obsolete Bosch AquaStar models: Bosch 250SX / 250SXO / 2400E / 2400EO.

The TSTAT2 also works with the following Bosch Therm models: 830ES / 940ES / 940ESO / C 1050ES / C 1210ES / C1210ESC.

And it works with the following obsolete Bosch wholesale tankless water heaters: 635ES / 635ESO / 715ES / 800ES / 920ES / 920ESC.

The TSTAT2 Wireless Remote Control is designed to remotely control just the temperature of your Bosch tankless water heater. It does not have a reset button.

Installation is quick and easy. It just requires opening up the control panel, dropping in a small circuit board and connecting the circuit board to the control panel mother board with a short connector wire. The installation manual describes the process of getting your TSTAT2 to sync with your Bosch hot water heater.

Multiple TSTAT2 wireless remotes can be sync'ed with the same Bosch water heater. Temperature control cannot be adjusted while the water heater is in use for safety reasons.

The Bosch wireless remote is great for controlling the output temperature of your tankless water heater if you have a jacuzzi or hot tub. It can also be handy if you want to crank up the water temperature when running certain appliances, such as your dishwasher.

Generally speaking, you want to set your water temperature at the lowest level that will provide you with hot enough water for your shower. The lower the water temperature, the faster the water flows through your Bosch tankless water heater. The faster the water flows through the heater, the less likely that you will experience any on/off cycles if your application flow rate is too near the minimum activation rate of your hot water heater.

Also, why heat up water too hot to use and then have to cool it down seconds later because it is too hot? Lowering the temperature will save you money. Having precise digital remote control of your Bosch tankless water heater's output temperature will allow you to minimize your natural gas or liquid propane consumption - and save you money! Plus , it's fun....

Steve

Friday, December 31, 2010

BTUs per 1 gallon of Liquid Propane Gas

There are 91,000 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per each gallon of Liquid Propane (LP) gas.

Depending on which model gas tankless water heater you have that is running off LP gas you could get a close estimate on the amount of LP gas that would be consumed on a daily basis.

For example:
If you had a Bosch 1000P LP gas tankless water heater that has a maximum potential to deliver 74,900 BTUs at its highest fire you could calculate the usage of gallons per minute (GPMs) versus the BTU usage at that rate of burn and get the amount of time it would take to use 1 gallon of LP gas.

Say you run the 1000P LP gas tankless water heater 1 time a day just for a shower. The shower flows exactly 2 GPMs so the tankless water heater would be running at about 74,000 BTUs during this time and then figure on an average you stay in the shower for 10 minutes total time so overall you would burn about 1 gallon of LP gas for every 7-8 showers.

These calculations would vary depending on consistent flow and water pressure, length of time the water is running, the temperature outside will have an effect on the tank and gas pressure and also what BTU the heater is running at that time.

Basically this is an estimate for calculating usage of LP gas with a gas tankless water heater. This data is for example only and will hold no bearing on any Bosch tankless water heater as they all vary in BTU usage.

Descaling Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125

The electric tankless water heaters, Powerstar models AE115 and AE125 are high kilowatt electric tankless heaters that heat water on demand as the water passes through them. The modules inside consist of coiled elements that heat the water. The heating elements produce extreme heat inside the modules to heat the water on demand.

The heat that is produced by the heating elements in the modules sometimes counteracts with the mineral deposits in the water. If there is a high mineral content due to a hard water area then these mineral deposits known as "scale deposits" will over time attach themselves to the heating coils inside the modules.

All Bosch Powerstar electric tankless water heaters should never be descaled with any type of solution such as vinegar, muriatic acid, etc. The use of descalants flushed through the heater does not have much effect on the mineral deposits attached to the elements. Another point of trying to flush descalant through an electric tankless heater is that it will loosen some of the mineral deposits in the heater and will have a damaging effect on the flow transducer and other parts inside the tankless heater that detects the flow of water and will interrupt the signal to the circuit board itself.

The best protection against mineral deposits (scale) forming on the coils in the electric tankless heater is to check the quality of the water in your area before installing and if the water has a high mineral content then it is recommended to install a water softener or scale stopper system. The water softener or scale stopper will filter out almost all of the minerals and treat the water so the electric tankless water heater will have a longer life with less minerals building up inside.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas Promotion on Tankless Water Heaters

GlobalTowne.com is offering a 10% promotion on Christmas Day on everything we sell! Plus you can get free ground shipping in the Continental US on all orders over $99.94.

We are open Christmas Day. Call us at 888.726.9752.

Get 10% off all Bosch Tankless Water Heaters, Z-Flex stainless steel vent pipe, Virgo whole-house water filtration and conditioning systems, Sentinel Hydrosolutions leak defense systems and more.

This one day sale ends at midnight ET on December 25, 2010. This is our last big sale of the year and it is your last chance to take advantage of the 30% Federal Tax Credit that expires December 31, 2010. Get 30% off the cost of a new heater and the installation costs if you purchase a Bosch 2700ES or 2400ES tankless water heater.

Steve

Saturday, December 18, 2010

PowerStream and PowerStar Catalog Numbers

Do you have an old PowerStream or PowerStream Pro or PowerStar electric whole-house tankless water heater or electric point-of-use tankless water heater and need to replace it? Only have the Catalog number?

Call us at 888.726.9752 and we can translate this catalog number into the current replacement model number.

Old catalog numbers include:

Powerstar 45550301 or 45-550301
Powerstar 45551301 or 45-551301

Powerstream 45793214 or 45-793214
Powerstream 45793219 or 45-793219
Powerstream 45793217 or 45-793217
Powerstream 45793238 or 45-793238
Powerstream 45793207 or 45-793207
Powerstream 45596702 or 45-596702
Powerstream 45793228 or 45-793228

Powerstream Pro 45550302 or 45-550302
Powerstream Pro 45551702 or 45-551702
Powerstream Pro 45551302 or 45-551302
Powerstream Pro 45557702 or 45-557702
Powerstream Pro 45553701 or 45-553701
Powerstream Pro 45553702 or 45-553702
Powerstream Pro 45553703 or 45-553703
Powerstream Pro 45553704 or 45-553704
Powerstream Pro 45553705 or 45-553705
Powerstream Pro 45553710 or 45-553710

Powerstar 45550301 or 45-550301
Powerstar 45551701 or 45-551701
Powerstar 45551301 or 45-551301
Powerstar 45557701 or 45-557701
Powerstar 45552701 or 45-552701
Powerstar 45552703 or 45-552703
Powerstar 45552704 or 45-552704
Powerstar 45552710 or 45-552710

We stock all of these units.

Steve

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Tankless Water Heater Federal Tax Credit Ends Dec 31st

The 30% Federal Tax Credit for Tankless Water Heaters Ends December 31, 2010. Our government is offering you 30% off the parts AND installation costs for putting in a new high efficiency tankless water heater by the end of this year.

The Bosch AquaStar 2700ES and 2400ES tankless water heaters qualify for this Federal Tax Credit.

Act now before it's too late! http://conta.cc/gx25cK

Steve

Monday, November 29, 2010

Cyber Monday Tankless Water Heater Sale Coupon Code

Today is Cyber Monday and GlobalTowne.com is offering a very special one-day savings coupon.

Use Promotional Code CYBERMONDAY for a 10% savings off of our regular low prices. Please note that some of our products have already been reduced by the 10% to illustrate the savings!

This 10% off promotion is good on all of our products including, Bosch tankless water heaters, Z-Flex stainless steel vent pipe, Humphrey gas light accessories, Chilipepper CP6000 recirculating pumps, Sentinal Hydrosolution leak defense systems, Virgo whole house water conditioning and filtration systems and Danfoss electric floor heating. Also included in this promotional sale our the Stiebel Eltron electric tankless water heaters and Precision Temp RV500 and Showermate tankless water heaters.

Today is the day to get great savings! Sale ends Midnight ET on 11/29/2010. Sorry, but today's promotional pricing is not available for purchases made either prior to the 29th or after the 29th.

Just enter the CYBERMONDAY Promotional Code at checkout or mention the code when you call us at 888.726.9752.

Steve

Friday, November 26, 2010

PCB Control Boards for Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125

The PCB control board (Printed Circuit Board) is a thermostatically controlled circuit board that allows the electric tankless water heater, model AE115 & AE125 to be manually controlled by a temperature dial that would range in temperature from 86-131 degrees. The PCB in conjunction with a flow transducer enables the PCB to turn on additional elements in the heater as necessary depending on the amount of gallons per minute (gpm) flowing through the heater.

The PCB would recognize many factors in the function of the heater to maintain a steady temperature and all of this is determined on where the temperature knob is set too, the gpm flowing through the heater and the temperature of the incoming ground water.

To obtain the maximum heating potential of the Powerstar electric tankless water heater, it must be wired correctly and have the full required voltage to the unit. The Powerstar AE115 would require 2 independent double pole 40 amp breakers wired with 8 gauge wire and could draw a maximum of 80 amps at full flow through the heater. The Powerstar AE115 would require the home to be supplied with a minimum of a 150 amp service. The Powerstar AE125 would require 3 independent double pole 40 amp breakers wired with 8 gauge wire and could draw a maximum of 120 amps at full flow through the heater. The Powerstar AE125 would require the home to be supplied with a minimum of a 200 amp service.

The maximum inlet water temperature allowed into the heater is 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125 have had many upgrades and engineering improvements over the years. In January 2007 the AE-115 & AE-125 went from having copper canisters that contain the heating elements to an upgraded Polymer module. The PCB control board was also upgraded to maintain a more steady temperature that works with the heating elements in the polymer modules.

Below are the designated PCB control board part numbers for the units before and after 2007.

Before 2007 with serial #60A 00000 or lower:
Powerstar AE-115 PCB with copper can units, part #93-793777
Powerstar AE-125 PCB with copper can units, part #93-793778

After 2007 with serial #60A 80000 or higher:
Powerstar AE-115 PCB with polymer units, part #93-793843
Powerstar AE-125 PCB with polymer units, part #93-793844

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thanksgiving Tankless Water Heater Coupon and Promotional Code

GlobalTowne.com is running a one-day Thanksgiving Day Sale on all Tankless Water Heaters and Accessories.

In fact, our Thanksgiving Day Coupon is good for 8% Off Everything We Carry! Just visit our web site at www.globaltowne.com and enter THANKSGIVING as the Promotional Code at the end of the check out process.

Please note that many of our products show crossed-out prices that are already at 8% or even lower than our everyday low prices.

We are open all day to help you with your purchase. Just call us at 888.726.9752.

Steve

Saturday, November 20, 2010

POWERSTAR AE-115 AND AE-125

The Powerstar Electric Tankless Water heaters model Powerstar AE-115 and Powerstar AE-125 are designed for whole house use and would replace a traditional 40 gallon electric tank heater that will provide endless hot water throughout the home. With two powerful and compact models to choose from, AE-115 or AE-125 it will fit just about anywhere and is built to last.


These 2 Powerstar units have specific power requirements as the AE-115 would require the home to have a minimum of a 150 amp service to the home and would require 2 double pole 40 amp breakers wired with #8 gauge wire as the unit can draw up to 80 amps when at full usage. The AE-125 would require the home to have a minimum of a 200 amp service to the home and would require 3 double pole 40 amp breakers wired with #8 gauge wire as the unit can draw up to 120 amps when at full usage. Please view this link for the AE115 and AE125 power requirements:

The Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125 models have had many new upgrades over the years. The biggest upgrade was that the canisters inside the tankless heater used to have copper canisters and then in 2007 they were upgraded to poly tanks that are more durable and would handle expansion and contraction of the heat better and would be less susceptible to mineral buildup.

The Powerstar AE-115 is designed for 1 major application at a time and is recommended for installation in homes that are in the southern regions of the United States as the incoming ground water is warmer giving the heater a higher temperature degree rise.

The Powerstar AE-125 is designed for 1 major application and 1 sink at a time and is recommended for installation in homes that are in the northern region of the United States where the incoming ground water is cooler and this heater will be able to give a higher degree temperature rise.

The Manufacturer of the Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125 require that there must be at least 3-4 feet of copper water piping coming from the units on the hot and cold water side before attaching to any pex piping as this is due to thermal expansion.

The Powerstar AE-115 & AE-125 are both UL & CSA approved.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Sine Wave Inverters for Off-Grid Tankless Installations

For Bosch tankless water heater customers who are off-grid and whose water heaters require a 120VAC connection for the electronic ignition or the power vent, we sometimes get questions about Sine Wave Inverters.

As long as the sine wave is an Uninterupted Power Supply (UPS) at 120VAC constant then the heater should be fine. All of the heaters that require 120VAC should work fine.

If a battery back up system is to provide power to a Bosch tankless water heater in case of a power outage, the back up battery system must be able to produce a pure sine-wave voltage output to the heater. APC (American Power Conversion Corporation) is one of the companies that offer a line of battery back up systems that produce a pure sine-wave voltage called Smart UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply).


The APC Smart UPS 750VA or above (SUA750) will produce a pure sine-wave voltage output that is compatible with the Bosch tankless water heaters.


Here are a few other manufacturers and the model numbers of UPS battery back up systems that produce a pure sine wave voltage output:


  • Powerware 5115 (500VA or above)
  • Tripp Lite SU1000XL
  • Cyberpower PR1500
  • Belkin F6C100
  • MGE Pulsar EX700RT

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Bosch AquaStar 125BO-LP Outdoor Tankless Heaters

The Bosch 125BO-LP Outdoor Tankless Water Heater is hard to get and we have gone several months with none in stock.

This is a heads up that we now have a limited supply of these heaters in stock! Place your orders now for these 117 BTU outdoor single shower tankless water heaters. These Propane and Natural Gas Outdoor tankless water heaters are moving fast!

If you are looking for the Bosch Pro 425HNO-L Outdoor Tankless Water Heater you might want to consider purchasing the 125BO-LP heater as the only difference is that the 425HNO has the hydro ignition system while the 125BO has a pilot light. Otherwise, both units are the same.

Steve

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Danfoss Electric LX Floor Heating Mats

Looking for Danfoss Electric LX Floor Heating Mats?

We carry the full line of Danfoss electric floor heating mats. Danfoss LX Electric Floor Heating Mats are safe, reliable and energy efficient. It is a unique system that can save up to 70% on installation time and enhance the comfort of your home or office.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Tankless Water Heaters 4th of July Sale

GlobalTowne is having an 8% off July 4th Sale on everything that we sell through midnight ET Monday, July 5, 2010.

Just use Promotional Code JULY4 at checkout to get the 8% savings off of our everyday low pricing!

We are also offering Free Ground Shipping on orders over $99.94 through midnight ET Monday, July 5, 2010. Free Ground Shipping is only offered to the lower 48 US States.

You can use the JULY4 coupon over the phone -- just remember to mention the coupon code!

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Flappers for AQ1 and AQ4 Power Vent Kits

Both the Bosch AQ1 and AQ4 power vent kits now come with the flappers installed from the factory. In the past the flapper came separately and the Installer had to assemble it.

If you need to differentiate between the old and new versions please use the job code on the carton label as follows:



Vent KitOld versionNew version
AQ10511092509140910
AQ40730091211030908


Steve

Monday, June 21, 2010

Danfoss Electric LX Floor Heating Mats

Danfoss LX Electric Floor Heating is an affordable luxury that brings warmth to life. Under floor warming is a proven technology that’s safe, reliable and energy efficient. Our electric floor heating systems were designed with the installer in mind: pre-applied heating cable, single point connection, self-adhesive backing, quick installation, genuine 10-year warranty.

Danfoss LX Electric Floor Heating Mats are safe, reliable and energy efficient. It is a unique system that can save up to 70% on installation time and enhance the comfort of your home or office.

Floor warming system suitable for tile, wood, stone, and concrete surfaces. Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, living areas, and work spaces. Reduces the transmission of dust, allergens and other airborne particulate matter. Silent, efficient heating, lower in cost than that of a forced air system.

This simple fact explains why Danfoss provides a more comfortable warmth than alternative radiator systems. Danfoss floor warming distributes the heat evenly over the whole floor providing a pleasant warmth for your feet, body and head. The wholesome heat surrounding your feet slowly rises, warming your body without ever becoming oppressive.

Typically, floor heating makes it possible to lower the average room temperature by 2º C without affecting the degree of comfort. This means that temperature can be reduced by around 10% - which is both an economic and an environmental advantage.

For renovation and remodeling, the ultra thin electric heat mat can be laid directly in the tile adhesive, enabling you to make a new floor on top of the old one.

Imagine being able to install a warm floor without going through the expense, clean-up, and fuss of having to break up the old floor. Imagine being able to enjoy a complete heating system which take up less than 1/8" of floor height.

The Danfoss mat also can be installed as a new floor in kitchens, bathrooms and mud rooms. It it is placed directly in the tile mud on the sub floor. It is rated for “wet” indoor installations (showers). Insulation is recommended below the mats for best performance.

This is exactly what Danfoss offers you!

The Danfoss electric floor heating system is a unique Danish produced heating system, comprised of electric Danfoss heating mats controlled by Danfoss thermostats. Supplied in prefabricated kit form and available in a range of sizes. In addition, Danfoss electric floor heating is simple to install.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Tankless Water Heater Memorial Day Sale

GlobalTowne is having a 10% off Memorial Day Sale on everything that we sell through midnight ET Monday, May 31, 2010.

Just use Promotional Code MEMORIALDAY at checkout to get the 10% savings off of our everyday low pricing!

We are also offering Free Ground Shipping on orders over $99.95 through midnight ET Monday, May 31, 2010. Free Ground Shipping is only offered to the lower 48 US States.

You can use the MEMORIALDAY coupon over the phone -- just remember to mention the coupon code!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Chilipepper CP6000 PLUS Wireless Remote Control

The Chilipepper CP6000 is a small, powerful, hot water pump that mounts under your sink. At the touch of a button your hot water is pumped rapidly from your water heater to your sink or shower, without running any water down the drain!

GlobalTowne offers the Chilipepper 6000 bundled with an X10 Wireless Remote Control System!

The Wireless Remote System for the Chilipepper 6000 is a three X10 module system that allows you to turn on your Chilipepper CP6000 remotely. The three X10 modules are a Receiver, a Transceiver and a wireless remote control.

The Chilipepper is the perfect green home automation project; utilizing X-10 home automation products, it is a simple task to automate your homes hot water demand system.

The UM506 X10 Receiver provides a momentary contact (like a doorbell button push) necessary for starting the Chilipepper, and it receives its signals through the house wiring from the TM751 X10 Transceiver.

Our Wireless Remote Control sends the signal to the TM751 Transceiver. With the KR19A wireless remote control you can turn on your Chilipepper from the comfort of your bed. Your hot water will be waiting for you in the bathroom upon your arrival!

Beware: many of our competitors sell the two piece *wired* remote control. We decided to go wireless!

Steve

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Mother's Day Sale for Tankless Water Heaters

GlobalTowne.com is having a special Mother's Day Sale for Tankless Water Heaters today.

Just visit our globaltowne.com web site and use Promotional Code MOTHERSDAY for 10% off all purchases. This sale expires at midnight ET on May 9, 2010!