Come visit us at CIPHEX WEST in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver Convention Centre

Booth #941

November 7-8, 2012 

Come Visit us at ASPE 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Booth #2045

Charlotte Convention Center

October 29-30, 2012

Technical Service Classes  

Now Available 

We are pleased to announce that we have expanded the 2012 Technical Service Seminar schedule to include three additional classes.   

As many of you know, our first six classes scheduled for 2012 were completely booked with days of being announced.  Class size is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. These classes fill up fast so please do not delay registering!    

The following classes have been added to our 2012 Technical Service Seminar schedule:

July 31  

August 24

September 6

To register, visit us online at www.MestekInstitute.com.  For more information, contact Janine Pedro at             (413) 564-5779      

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Exciting News!

Condensing in Cast Iron is Recognized

in 2012 ASHRAE HVAC Systems and Equipment Handbook

The 2012 edition of the ASHRAE HVAC Systems and Equipment Handbook is out. The chapter on condensing boilers we were waiting for is officially out. It reads as follows:

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RBI Introduces their latest innovative high efficiency hydronic heating offering, the Fusion XLF.The new XLF brings you premium efficiencies of up to 99% with capacities of up to 4000 MBH- all in one compact footprint. 

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Come visit us at CMX – CIPHEX 2012

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Toronto, Ontario

Booth #2530 & 2532

3/22 – 10:00am-6:00pm

3/23 – 10:00am-6:00pm

3/24 – 10:00am-3:00pm

Chicago - McCormick Place

Booth 4269 - 4569

January 23 - 25, 2012

Metro Toronto Convention Centre: Toronto, Canada

Booth # 341n

HeatNet, RBI’s proprietary integrated boiler management system is the driving force behind RBI’s energy optimization philosophy for its high efficiency equipment and is standard equipment on all Fusion and Futera (XLF & III) Air-Fuel coupled products.  Designed for precise system control, Heat Net provides repeatability and feedback thru digital communication.  The control monitors boiler temperatures and limit circuit inputs, maintains system and domestic hot water requirements, supports boiler room components including system/domestic pump, boiler pump, combustion air damper and modulates boiler firing rate to maximize turndown ratios in order to maintain peak efficiency.   (Click on pdf for additional information)

RBI Facility Recognized
 
Congratulations to RBI Management and employees of our RBI manufacturing facility for their recent ISO 9001-2008 certification.  ISO is an international organization that provides standards for quality in business. The ISO 9001:2008 standard provides a tried and tested framework for taking a systematic approach to managing the organization's processes so that it consistently turns out product that satisfies customers' expectations.  We are proud of our employees for going the extra mile and recognizing the importance of satisfied customers!

WESTFIELD, Mass., August 2004 -- RBI now provides high efficiency Futera II Series boilers with an optional stainless steel jacket. The brushed stainless steel jacket provides corrosion resistance for indoor or outdoor installations in harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.

Futera II Series boilers, featuring non-condensing design, provide up to 85% efficiency with industry leading NOx levels of less than 10 ppm. The boiler features an advanced troubleshooting and self-diagnostic control that provides step-by-step cycle of operation. Each step is automatically tested and indicated, allowing for simplified and less costly troubleshooting.

Quality components include a rugged heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings that prevent rust and corrosion for the life of the boiler. Finned tubes are industrial-grade copper with fins and tube walls formed as one for maximum heat transfer.

The compact, low maintenance design and venting flexibility of Futera II Series boilers permit easy installation and service. Seven models are available ranging from 500 to 1950 MBH. Futera II Series boilers are ideal for any domestic hot water or hydronic space heating application.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the new Futera II Series boilers with optional stainless steel jacket, contact:

Tim Markel
RBI
260 North Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Tel. (413) 568-9571
in Canada, (905) 670-5782
or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

Mestek, Inc., a major U.S. holding company with more than 30 HVAC and metal forming companies in its structure, has a new manufacturing and distribution center in Canada.

The company’s new location on Tranmere Drive in Mississauga, Ontario, is 94,000 square feet, more than twice as large as its previous Canadian facility, and combines both manufacturing and distribution operations for the company in Canada. The company employs approximately 80 people at this facility.

Read the attached .pdf document for more information.

WALTHAM, MA - Bentley College, with one of the Top 50 undergraduate business programs in the nation according to the U.S. News & World Report, enrolls approximately 4,000 full-time undergraduate students each year. More than 80 percent of those students live in housing provided by the college. The college recently needed to add two additional dorms to its housing repertoire. When it came to heating and air-conditioning for the new dorms, A&E Mechanical of Salem, New Hampshire was awarded the contract. 

“We were hired to install the heating and cooling system for the new facilities,” says Scott Campbell, of A&E Mechanical.

“In addition to installing the new boilers, we also piped and installed all the baseboard heating for the buildings.” For the new construction, Bentley College had originally specified 2 million Btu boilers – one for each building. 

However, the design of these boilers was problematic as Campbell explains. “We were concerned that the 2 million Btu boilers specified for the project would short cycle, and not really be what the college wanted in the long-run,” says Campbell. “So we contacted Sweeney Rogers, a rep firm based in Franklin, Mass., that we do lots of work with.”

After assessing the situation, Sweeney Rogers recommended two smaller 750,000 Btu modulating boilers for each dormitory – both RBI Futera III boilers. Working in full modulating mode, each boiler would operate at a peak efficiency of 88 percent – which would save Bentley a considerable amount of heating fuel. The boiler room would be set-up so that the boilers would run alternatively, ensuring that neither boiler would become overburdened. “Sweeney Rogers was right on target with their recommendation,” says Campbell. “The Futera III offers a large capacity in a small space-saving design, greater overall flexibility, reliability, and a much higher efficiency rating than what was originally planned.”

The RBI Futera III is a finned copper tube boiler that operates in a full modulating mode with 3:1 turndown, supplying the precise amount of heat necessary to maintain the desired building temperature. The boiler has a very small footprint of less than 22-inches square, so two units would easily fit into the very small boiler room in each building.

There was a fair amount of pressure to get this building completed in time for the students’ August move-in date, which was another reason that the Futera III boilers were selected.

“The boilers were immediately available and very easy to install. It was really just a ‘plug and play’ installation without any jobsite boiler modifications or construction,” says Campbell. AE Mechanical installed two boilers in each building.

The system was then designed so that each boiler would fire on an alternate basis – one on, the other off. This would not only provide a regular cycle for the boilers, but it would also allow one boiler to be serviced without a heating loss to the facility if necessary.Not only was the project completed on time, but the boilers performed very well in their first semester away at college.

Read the attached .pdf document for more information.

PROVIDENCE, RI - Three steel tube boilers had been in service since the 1960s at Dexter Manor, a 10-story low income housing complex located in downtown Providence, R.I. None of the existing boilers was up to the task of providing heat and hot water to nearly 300 apartments, managed by the Providence Housing Authority (PHA), in Providence, Rhode Island.  

“Failure to provide our tenants with heat and hot water is simply not an option,” said Gary Sprague, HVAC manager at PHA. “We have many elderly and handicapped people living in Dexter Manor who rely on our ability to provide heat and hot water.” The Providence Housing Authority wanted new, high efficiency, gas-fired boilers that could be tied into the existing baseboard heating system in use throughout the building. Besides providing heat and hot water, the PHA wanted a system that would be economical to operate in the long run.  

For the project, six RBI high efficiency boilers were selected and installed. Two RBI Futera II hot water supply boilers were installed to accommodate the domestic hot water needs, and four RBI Futera III heating boilers were installed for building heat.  

The four Futera III boilers were each sized for 2 million BTU (2,000 MBH). The designed called for three to operate on an ongoing basis, with the forth boiler as a back-up unit in case of problems.  

“We recommended the RBI Futera III series boilers for several reasons,” said Kevin Pickett of Aero Mechanical, the Johnston, R.I.-based contractor hired for the project. “First, they offer a very high efficiency rating of 88%. In addition, we feel that the RBI units are technically superior with respect to the air-fuel mixing system design. The system is also easy to service and offers a compact footprint to conserve valuable space.”

Futera boilers feature full modulation and 3:1 turndown, and are designed to supply the precise amount of heat necessary to maintain desired building temperature by matching heating demand without over-firing and wasting energy. A gasket-free heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings prevents rust and corrosion for the life of the boiler. Finned tubes are industrial-grade copper with fins and tube walls formed as one for maximum heat transfer.  

“The level of coordination by all parties was impressive”, said Peter Sweeney of Sweeney-Rogers, the New England representative for RBI. “Well before the project started a series of meetings was held to assure the synchronization of the boilers and jobsite requirements. Bringing the owner, mechanical engineer, mechanical contractor and boiler rep together before the job starts is always the best way to assure success.” 

“We had not used RBI boilers in the past,” said Sprague of the Providence Housing Authority. “The project went very smoothly and everyone did an exceptional job during the installation. In addition, RBI has provided our maintenance staff with training for new equipment. We are very pleased with the boiler performance."

 Read the attached .pdf document for more information.  

Westfield, Mass., May 4 - Mestek, Inc., a major U.S. holding company with more than 30 HVAC and metal forming companies in its structure, has a new manufacturing and distribution center in Canada.

The company's new location on Tranmere Drive in Mississauga, Ontario, is 94,000 square feet, more than twice as large as its previous Canadian facility, and combines both manufacturing and distribution operations for the company in Canada.

The company employs approximately 80 people at this facility. "We are thrilled to move into such a practical and modern facility," said Manny DaSilva, operations manager at Mestek Canada. "It is an exciting step in our overall growth, and provides us with a more efficient manufacturing facility, state-of-the-art laboratory and improved distribution."

On the manufacturing side, the new facility will produce commercial copper fin water heaters and boilers under the RBI name. In addition, inventory and distribute a wide variety ofMestek's commercial and residential heating and air-conditioning products in Canada, including:

• Smith Cast Iron Boilers - Commercial and residential boilers.


• HydroTherm - Commercial cast iron boilers and control systems..


• Beacon/Morris - Hydronic, gas fired unit heaters.


• Sterling HV AC Products - Engineered gas-fired make-up air units.


• SpacePak - High velocity (mini duct) residential air-conditioning systems.


• Heatrim American - Hydronic baseboard radiation.

Mestek products are shipped from the facility's five-bay shipping dock, and raw materials are delivered through two drive-in shipping and receiving bays. In addition to the RBI manufacturing operations, the facility is designed to provide in-depth product training and includes a presentation classroom for Mestek contractors, installers and customers, along with a 1,500 square foot hands-on, training laboratory.

For additional information about RBI or any of the Mestek products sold in Canada, please contact Mike Andersen at (403) 208-9844; for company products sold in the U.S., please contact Tim Markel at (413) 568-9571. Mestek information is also available on line at www.mestek.com.

WESTFIELD, Mass., March 05 -- RBI now provides Spectrum Series boilers with an optional stainless steel jacket. The brushed stainless steel jacket provides corrosion resistance for indoor or outdoor installations in harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.

Spectrum Series residential and light commercial gas boilers, water heaters and pool heaters allow for both indoor and outdoor, gas-fired application. The boiler features a reversible, two or four pass heat exchanger made from commercial grade 7/8” I.D. finned copper tubes. The fins are extruded from the tubing itself to ensure maximum heat transfer efficiency.

Spectrum Series units, from 100 – 400 MBH, are available with either cast iron headers for heating applications or with bronze headers for domestic hot water and pool heating applications. All units have a built-in draft hood which reduces the cost of installation and lowers the overall height of the unit. A self-diagnostic light package allows for fast easy assessment of boiler performance.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the new Spectrum Series boilers, water heaters and pool heaters with optional stainless steel jacket, contact:

Tim Markel
RBI
260 North Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Tel. (413) 568-9571
In Canada, (905) 670-5888

WESTFIELD, Mass., Feb. 2005 -- RBI has produced a new, six-page brochure featuring the Futera III Series, full modulation boilers and water heaters with 3:1 turndown. The full color publication provides photos and information detailing the product’s performance characteristics, installation flexibility and easy to service features.

The brochure features color illustrations detailing the design and construction of the Futera III’s rugged, gasketless heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings. Advanced control technology is also detailed with color photos and information. Detailed graphs including “Blocked Flue, “Blocked Air Inlet’, and gas pressure in H20, highlight the performance features of the Futera III in real-world conditions. Comprehensive specification charts and dimensional drawings are shown for accurate specifying and size selection of models ranging from 500 – 2000 MBH.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information or a free copy of this brochure contact RBI at (413) 568-9571 or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

WESTFIELD, Mass., October 2004 - RBI has introduced the next generation of sealed combustion, direct vent, Futera Series boilers - the Futera III. With full modulation and 3:1 turndown, the Futera III Series supplies the precise amount of heat necessary to maintain desired building temperature by matching heating demand without over-firing and wasting energy.

RBI's full line of Futera Series boilers will be on display at the upcoming AHR Expo, booth 2473, February 7 - 9, 2005, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. The new Futera III features a variety of quality components including a rugged, four-pass design, gasketless heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings that prevent rust and corrosion for the life of the boiler. Finned tubes are industrial-grade copper with fins and tube walls formed as one for maximum heat transfer. The brushed stainless steel jacket of Futera III Series boilers provides an appealing look and corrosion resistance for indoor or outdoor installations in harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.

Futera III Series boilers permit easy installation and service with a small footprint that fits through a standard doorway and quick release latches allowing for easy access to all components. Models are available ranging from 500 to 2000MBH to meet any heating demand or application. In addition to the new Futera III Series Boilers, RBI will also display the LCD and Dominator Series boilers and water heaters during the AHR Expo.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the new Futera III Series, full modulation boilers with stainless steel jacket, visit RBI at the AHR Expo, booth 2473, or contact:

Tim Markel
RBI
260 North Elm Street
Westfield MA 01085
Tel. (413) 568-9571
In Canada, (905) 670-5888
or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

WESTFIELD, Mass., August 2004 -- RBI has produced a new, six-page brochure featuring the LCD Dominator Series of sealed combustion boilers and water heaters. The six-page, full color publication features photos detailing the product's performance features, installation flexibility and easy-to-service features including slide-out heat exchangers.

The brochure features color illustrations detailing various venting options that add to the LCD's installation flexibility. The LCD Series with optional stainless steel jacket for indoor and outdoor applications is also shown. Comprehensive specification charts and dimensional drawings are provided for accurate specifying and size selection of models ranging from 225 -- 2300 MBH.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For additional information or a free copy of this brochure contact RBI at (413) 568-9571 or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

WESTFIELD, Mass., June 16, 2004 -- RBI has launched a new and completely updated web site, rbiwaterheaters.com, covering the company's entire line of finned copper tube commercial boilers water heaters, pool heaters and storage tanks.

The comprehensive, easy-to-navigate site highlights the design, construction and performance of all RBI products using color charts, graphs, illustration and photos. The full-featured site invites visitors to download product literature and manuals.

Information regarding the browser based RBI product Specifier is also provided. Using this site, mechanical contractors, engineers, specifiers and building owners will receive comprehensive information and specifications on all RBI products including sizing and selection data. For additional information, please log on to: www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

WESTFIELD, Mass, June 2004 - RBI combines sealed combustion technology and easy-to-service design with the LCD Series. The newest addition to the Dominator Series of domestic hot water heaters and hydronic heating boilers. LCD Series boilers use a sealed combustion chamber, special alloy burners, and multi-speed blowers for more efficient staging.

The sealed combustion chamber provides the flexibility of using outside air or mechanical room air for combustion. The LCD Series is comprised of competitively priced, indoor/outdoor units that meet low NOx requirements, while maintaining high performance and ease of serviceability. Twelve models are available within a wide 225 - 2300 MBH range.

The unit features a proven spark pilot ignition system that is safer and more reliable than conventional, hot surface ignition systems. In addition to standard metal jackets, LCD Series boilers are also available with corrosion-resistant, brushed stainless steel jackets. The stainless steel jacket is ideal for outdoor or indoor installations in corrosive or harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the lCD Dominator Series boilers, contact:

Tim Markel
RBI
260 North Elm Street,
Westfield, MA 01085
Tel. (413) 568-9571
In Canada, (905) 670-5888
or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.