Taco’s SmartPlug Wins AHR Expo Product of the Year
CRANSTON, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control® by Taco Comfort
Solutions (www.TacoComfort.com)
was awarded recognition as 2017 AHR Expo Product of the Year. After
winning the Innovation Award/plumbing category, the SmartPlug was then
selected from among the award’s 10 categories as Product of the Year.
A hot water recirculating system can save homeowners a significant
amount of water – up to 12,000 gallons per year. But continuously
running circulators and improperly programmed timers can waste energy by
operating the circulator and water heater at times when hot water
isn’t needed.
The SmartPlug upgrades a hot water recirculation system to a “smart”
system. SmartPlug technology makes any corded circulator up to 94% more
energy efficient by learning hot water usage patterns and delivering hot
water when it’s needed. This increases hot water comfort, reduces energy
use and helps to extend the life of the water heater.
Installation is quick and easy. There’s no programming or use of timers
or aquastats. Installers simply plug the SmartPlug into a 110V outlet,
then plug the circulator power cord into the SmartPlug. Then, using a
sensor that mounts to the hot water supply pipe, the SmartPlug learns
the daily hot water usage pattern in a home or business and adjusts the
circulator run time to deliver hot water when needed. When usage
patterns change, the SmartPlug adjusts run time automatically.
The SmartPlug also includes a “pulse” mode option that continuously
cycles the circulator on for five minutes, then off for 10 minutes, as
well as a “vacation” mode that shuts the circulator off after 36 hours
of no hot water use. While in vacation mode, the SmartPlug’s exercise
function cycles the pump for 10 seconds every seven days to prevent
corrosion or scale build up.
Early media coverage:
https://www.proudgreenhome.com/news/tacos-smartplug-named-2017-ahr-expo-product-of-the-year/
Also:
Contacts
Common Ground
John Vastyan, 717-664-0535
or
Taco Comfort
Solutions
Ken Watson, 401-942-8000
