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PVI Introduces New Generation of Compact Water Heaters

by Katie Lee February 10, 2022

Fort Worth, Texas — PVI, a Watts brand, has introduced Centurion, a compact, 2000 MBH direct-fired domestic water heater that features state-of-the art combustion controls technology and superior reliability. With an advanced design and controls technology, Centurion water heaters are ideal for a variety of commercial applications and offer the industry’s longest standard warranty of 15 years for lower cost of ownership. “We’re thrilled to introduce Centurion. Centurion’s advanced Edge® Controller incorporates dynamic feed-forward sensing for precise modulation of its high turndown air/fuel delivery system. It’s also the first water …

February 10, 2022

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PVI Water Heater Serves Up Performance, Reliability & ROI for Restaurants & Retailers

by Katie Lee February 17, 2021

Fort Worth, Texas — The PVI Brigade® is a powerful, gas condensing, firetube water heater that delivers safe, reliable hot water for demanding commercial applications, including retail outlets and restaurants. Its semi-instantaneous hybrid design with an integrated buffer can tolerate brief high-spike draws, while its burner modulation delivers thermal efficiencies up to 99% under routine demands. Constructed with AquaPLEX® duplex stainless steel, the compact, durable Brigade is a dependable domestic hot water system that lasts much longer than typical glass-lined water heaters. Measuring only 16 W x 26 D x …

February 17, 2021

Industry Voices plumbing

Optimize Performance & Costs

by Katie Lee August 6, 2020

— By Paul Bothner — Proper water heater selection impacts your restaurant’s bottom line. As the restaurant industry reopens its doors after the national shutdown, owners are even more focused on improving operating profits. One area of evaluation needs to be the generation of hot water, as it is among the largest — and, in some cases, the Number 1 — energy consumer of all installed appliances within hospitality facilities, particularly restaurants. For this reason, higher efficiency, condensing water heater designs comprise the majority of installations on new construction …

August 6, 2020

Industry Voices plumbing

Water Works

by Katie Lee June 27, 2019

— By Paul Bothner — Selecting proper water heating solution can improve restaurant’s bottom line. Restaurants use as much as five to seven times the amount of water per square foot than other commercial businesses, according to the National Restaurant Association (NRA). Water (often heated) is used to cook meals; clean dishes, floors and equipment; quench the thirst of customers; and to wash countless hands (staff and guests). NRA has also reported that quick-service restaurants consume 500 to 1,500 gallons of water each day while full-service eating establishments use …

June 27, 2019