February 22, 2012 Taco Innovation & Development Center Releases New Video

Chilled Beam Installation Features Taco Innovative Products and Aquatherm Piping

Taco released a new video demonstrating how they used innovative Taco products in a chilled beam installation.  Also featured was an Aquatherm Piping System, piped directly into the low flow blocks of the chilled beam system. This installation shows how Taco incorporates the latest technology in their HVAC system

More »


Next »

February 15, 2012 Aquatherm Approved in MA

MA State Plumbing Board Approves Aquatherm

Aquatherm is now approved by the Massachusetts State Plumbing Board for use in residential and commercial applications, up to 24 inches in diameter.  Aquatherm systems are a heat fused system.  The pipe is Lead Certified.

Who is Aquatherm

Aquatherm is a Germany-based company that has pioneered polypropylene piping systems.  Their Greenpipe, Climatherm and Lilac systems are designed

More »


Next »

February 10, 2012 New Tekmar Products Increase Home Energy Savings

Tekmar’s Newest Energy Saving Products Introduced

TJ’s was proud to be in attendance as Rob Ellis from FIA introduced the new Tekmar 552 touch screen thermostat and Tekmar House Control Systems.  Both products offer ease of use and the opportunity to have better control of room environments, offering increased comfort and energy savings.

tekmarNet® Thermostat 552


Next »

February 7, 2012 ZigBee Technology

What is ZigBee?

TJ’s enjoyed a presentation at the recent AHR 2012 trade show in Chicago, IL, by ZigBee Alliance.
In Zigbee Alliance’s own words, “ZigBee is the Global Wireless Language Connecting Dramatically Different Devices to Work Together and Enhance Everyday Life.”

These devices can include:  thermostats, HVAC equipment, light switches, wireless sensors, electric meters, audio visual equipment, computer equipment,

More »


Next »

February 3, 2012 Cool Smart Program Changes for 2012

Proper Unit Sizing

Beginning January 1, 2012, all Cool Smart rebate applications for Central AC and heat pumps must be accompanied by a Manual J Load Calculation, documenting that the unit was properly sized for the home and its occupants. The use of Manual J load calculations is a requirement of the building code in both MA and RI. To ensure

More »


Next »