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Charge to Superheat/Subcooling in Real Time

Connect the Fieldpiece SSX34 Superheat & Subcooling instrument and add refrigerant until your superheat or subcooling reaches your target! The SSX34 automatically calculates superheat/subcooling for A/C and refrigeration systems. Displays pressure, temperature, superheat/subcooling. Calculations for R410A, R22, R134A, and R404A. Includes the ATC1 pipe clamp, K-type thermocouple, and a magnetic hanging strap. Visit www.fieldpiece.com or call 714/257-9060. — Fieldpiece


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Easy to Use Coil Cleaner!

DiversiTech's EZ-Mix™ Granular Coil Cleaner™ delivers professional coil cleaning power in the palm of your hand! Requires two-thirds less storage space and is one-tenth the weight of a gallon of liquid cleaner. Its easy-to-use formula dissolves quickly, and cleans rapidly! EZ-Mix Blue is for evaporator and condenser coils. Its foaming action eliminates soaking or scrubbing, and its non-acid formula will not rust ferrous metals. EZ-Mix Green is for evaporator coils. It cleans, deodorizes, and rids condensate pans of slime. It's nontoxic, biodegradable, and requires no rinsing. Visit www.diversitech.com/literature/lit-fly-ezmix.pdf— DiversiTech


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Efficient Tankless Water Heater with Enhanced Versatility

tankless water heater. The T-K3 is small — 13.8 in. wide/40 lbs. — and can be recessed between two wall studs, making it virtually unnoticeable. The T-K3 is versatile in residential applications, and provides unlimited hot water continuously, with a maximum flow rate of 7.0 gpm. Up to four units can be connected together without an additional control box, to meet the hot water needs of larger homes. The T-K3 starts heating water at 0.5 GPM, has eight temperature settings, and doesn't require a separate remote control. Contact Takagi USA at 866/356-9190, or on the web at www.takagiusa.comTakagi USA


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This Makes Your Day Easy!

REFCO Manufacturing U.S., Inc. introduces new vacuum pumps with following features: 2-stage rotary vane pump for HVACR; 25 microns; powerful motor; 1/4-in. and 3/8-in. SAE inlet connections; high pumping capacity to reduce evacuation time; quiet operation; lightweight; value-priced, but of the highest quality. Two sizes are available: the ECO-5 is a 5.0 cfm unit, with 1/2 hp, and weighs 28 lbs. The new ECO-9 is 9 cfm, 1 hp, and weighs 37 lbs. Phone 800/848-4232; www.refcoswiss.com; sales@ refcoswiss.com. — REFCO Manufacturing U.S., Inc.


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Year-Round Condensor Protection

KOOL KAP condensor covers use a unique design that tilts the cover up automatically whenever the condensor fan operates. Gravity gently drops the Kap down to its horizontal position once the system turns off. The interior cabinet and componnents are protected from dirt, leaves, debris, and weather. This patented design forever eliminates the need to cover and uncover condensors for season protection. KOOL KAP condensor covers come in three sizes, which permit a proper fit on virtually any make or model of air conditioner. Visit www.koolkap.com or call 800/878-6614. — KOOL KAP


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