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65 Years and Still Regulating Contest

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Maxitrol Commemorates its 65th Anniversary!

65 Years and Still Regulating Contest

65 Years and Still Regulating Contest

Find the oldest Maxitrol Regulator that is Still Regulating and WIN!

The contest runs for 65 days – one day for each year of Maxitrol’s existence.

Beginning September 19, 2011 and ending November 22, 2011.

Prizes:

  • 1st place: $650 $850 Visa gift card plus a Maxitrol Logo Carhartt Jacket.
  • 2nd place: Maxitrol Logo Carhartt Jacket.
  • 3rd place: New Plug1 gas outlet plus cost of installation in home or business

How To Enter:

Email your entries to 65years@maxitrol.com or if you do not have an electronic photo, mail your entries to: Maxitrol Company, Attn: 65 Years Contest, 23555 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48033.

All email submissions MUST include:

  • Photo of working regulator
  • Photo of regulator on the installed appliance
  • Name, Company, Address, City, State, Zip
  • Home Wholesaler
  • Maxitrol Regulator Date Code (see picture)

Finding The Date Code:

The date code on the regulator is most typically on the top casting but could also be on the side of the regulator. If a date code cannot be found, send in the picture and Maxitrol will verify the regulator’s age.

Four Digit Date Code

Four Digit Date Code

Four digit date code:
XX(year)XX(week of year)
e.g. 8408 = 1984, week of Feb. 20.

Rules:

  • All licensed plumbers and certified HVAC technicians are invited to participate and win.
  • No purchase necessary.
  • Entrant must be licensed plumber or certified HVAC technician, a legal resident of U.S. or Canada, and at least 18 years of age (validation upon request).
  • Contest limited to United States and Canada.
  • Entrants may enter multiple times.
  • After verification of oldest regulator, winning plumber/technician will be sent a replacement regulator and reimbursed for a reasonable amount of service time. Oldest regulator will then become property of Maxitrol Company.
  • Maxitrol Company makes final determination of oldest regulator winner.
  • Any tampering of live or active systems is at the risk of the participant. Maxitrol Company is not liable for any damages, injury, or deaths that may occur attempting to participate in this contest.
  • 65 Years and Still Regulating Contest void where prohibited by law.
  • All appropriate prizes will be mailed to winners no later than January 31, 2012.
  • Maxitrol Company is not responsible for lost or undeliverable mail.
  • Photos or information submitted shall be the property of Maxitrol Company.

Click here to download the official contest flyer

Warning Watchdog

General Info

The Condensing Unit Security System That Offers Complete Protection

Warning Watchdog

Warning Watchdog

A Unique Opportunity to Increase Your Sales & Profits

The Warning WatchdogTM is an alarm system that monitors up to four individual condensing units. When activated, the Warning WatchdogTM sounds an extremely loud siren and can also trigger an alarm, phone dialer or any other security device.

Whether using the Warning WatchdogTM for retrofit or new installation, give your customers peace of mind by protecting their investment.

Features:

  • Can be used with split sytems & package units
  • Pressure control to monitor refrigerant loss
  • Alarms if the disconnect is pulled
  • Alarms if wiring is cut
  • Extremely loud 118 dB siren/sounder
  • Alarm  silence timer
  • Silence switch
  • Easy to wire
  • Affordable, reliable & contractor-friendly
  • Can be tied to central alarm systems or other security devices
  • Optional alarm if condensing unit is tampered with or tilted
  • Protect up to four condensing units with multi-unit kits
Watchdog Panel

Watchdog Panel

Kits Available:.

  1. WW-H1 protects 1 condensing unit
  2. WW-H2 protects 2 condensing units
  3. WW-H3 protects 3 condensing units
  4. WW-H4 protects 4 condensing units

The Difference Between 3-2-3 and 1% Gauges

General Info
3-1/8" Dry Manifold Gauge (F & C) Class 1 1% Accuracy

3-1/8" Dry Manifold Gauge

Pressure gauges are classified as either analog or digital and are rated by their precision as it relates to the scale of the gauge. They typically come in two options. The first is 3-2-3, or Class B, gauges. With Class B gauges, the positive pressure range is divided into three sections. The middle half of the range is the most accurate, within 2% of the full scale. The first and last quarters of the gauge are accurate within 3% of the full scale.

The second option is 1%, or Class 1, gauges. With Class 1 gauges, there is a single pressure range and accuracy is 1% of the full scale within the positive range.

The variation between 3-2-3 and 1% accuracy may not seem significant, but the difference between 1 and 3 percent full scale is considerable. For example, if you’re working with an 800 PSI gauge, a 3-2-3 gauge can be off by plus or minus 24 PSI of the true reading, whereas a 1% gauge can be off by plus or minus 8 PSI of the true reading. For the highest accuracy, choose a Class 1 or digital gauge with 1% accuracy or better.

Source: The BUZZ by Yellow Jacket

Ruud Generators

General Info

Ruud Generator These days people rely on electricity more than ever, but it does not take much for power to be disrupted. Even a short power outage leaves you without the creature comforts we all take for granted. And a power outage after a major storm? It could last weeks, making it more than just an inconvenience. Take charge before the power goes out with a fully automatic, permanently installed Home Generator System from Ruud. Ruud offers a full range of Home Generator Systems, and each is the culmination of nearly a century of consumer power expertise. From professional sizing and installation to world class service and support, you can trust the proven experts at Ruud for complete peace of mind.

How A Generator Works

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Learn more about Ruud Home Generators

Why a Micron Reading Rises After Evacuation

General Info

First of all, it’s normal for the reading to increase after the system is isolated from the vacuum pump, and a rise in microns doesn’t necessarily mean you have a leak or that the gauge is defective. Assuming you’re using a digital gauge (and you should), it’s highly accurate and extremely sensitive to what’s happening in the system.

If the reading rises rapidly at first but levels off in the 1000-3000 micron range, chances are the rise is related to the out-gassing of your charging hoses. One solution is to use a 4-in-1 core removal tool, which lets you completely isolate the charging hoses by giving you the ability to valve them off and measure the vacuum of the system only.

If the reading rises at a steady rate and doesn ’t level off, then you probably have a leak. You’ll need to find and fix the leak, and repeat the evacuation process to make sure it’s fixed.

Source: The BUZZ by Yellow Jacket

SWH Supply Website Redesign

General Info

As you’ve noticed we have redesigned the SWH Supply Website. The new design allows you to view our website in any device, whether that be a PC, tablet, or phone.

Some of the pages that you’ve visited or bookmarked are now gone. However, we will be adding many of them back as our development continues.

On some pages you can leave comments. We encourage your participation, thoughts, and suggestions.

We hope you find our new website design useful and informative regardless of the device you use to view it.

Best Regards,

SWH Supply Website Development Team