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Have you checked with your local utility company yet about rebates and tax credits available to you for choosing energy efficient HVAC equipment The product experts at Pump Products suggest that now might be a good time. Going green can save you green when it comes to heating your home. Consider Laing’s D5 Solar Circulating Pump. This small, ultra-efficient unit connects directly to a solar (photovoltaic) panel and can run off of as little as 1 watt, increasing in speed and performance as the solar panel’s output increases. It’s maximum power consumption is 22 watts, or less than a third of the wattage required by an average light bulb. (more…)

Each year, when heating season rolls around, Pump Products staff get a flurry of calls from homeowners who fire-up their home heating systems and deliver a jolt to their system that results in leaks, circulator pump failure or total breakdown. For those who haven't maintained their hydronic heating system all spring and summer, our Product Experts offer the following tips to ensure a safe start-up and maximize the life of your system: (more…)