The Onix Files: Discover the Truth

When: September – October, 2009

Where: Found in 1/2” RadiantPEX+ Box

What: Tagged 2’ Onix Sample; Knotted

Why: To Get the Truth Out There

Who: Watts Radiant

How: go to www.theonixfiles.com

Motive:

To introduce Onix to a new generation of radiant installers. Most new wet-heads understand PEX, but few understand Onix. Some have never even heard of Onix. The goal is to make them aware there is an option.

Means:

Every other box of 1/2” RadiantPEX+ shipped in the months of September and October will contain a 2’ sample of Onix tied in a knot.

Each sample will have an evidence tag/teaser attached. This tag will provide a hint of an Onix case - a case solved only by Onix.

To Discover the Truth, and to find out more about Onix, installers will be directed to the support site: www.theonixfiles.com. Once there, visitors can read more about their case, or about other cases. They can even discover more about Onix itself. Installers will be encouraged to share their stories and to tell us how Onix helped solve their radiant case.

Opportunity:

Through brand awareness we can open the door to more radiant projects. This will help installers make more money, save more time, and have a better radiant system delivered to their customers.

Task:

Keep your eyes and ears open for the word on the street. Onix is about to become the new prime suspect for radiant and snowmelting applications.

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September, 2009

Have you seen Onix, the prime suspect for radiant heating and snow melting applications? Keep an eye out for these flags attached to Onix samples showing up in RadiantPEX+ boxes at local jobsites.

Caution:

There will be questions. Onix samples and project flags are currently shipping with various 1/2" RadiantPEX+ boxes. Installing contractors have the chance to find one of ten different Onix Case Flags in their box of RadiantPEX+.

These cover a wide range of projects, including:

1. Heat Pump Conversion(staple up tied into a geothermal heat pump)
2. Be on Top of It (thin-slab)
3. Sandy Footwarmer(beach bar floor warming)
4. Doing Brick Right(sand and brick paver snow melt)
5. Show-off Showroom (commercial slab)
6. The Cold Install (winter slab install)
7. Under Current (staple up)
8. This Old House (staple up remodel)
9. Hot Idea (firehouse slab)
10. Rehabitat (animal containment)

To submit a case for review or to simply learn more, go visit The Onix Files.

Introducing ProMelt™ - An Electric Snow Melting System

Watts Radiant is introducing ProMelt™, an electric snow

melting product line consisting of both mats and cables. Like with HeatWeave® and WarmWire®, our floor warming products, each ProMelt mat or cable has a single point electrical connection, simplifying both installation and wiring.

ProMelt mats are available in 2 ft or 3 ft widths with either a 38 W/sf or 50 W/sf snow melting capacity. ProMelt cables can be spaced at either 3" or 4" on center to provide either 50 W/sf or 38 W/sf of snow melting capacity.

Both mats and cables are available in 120, 208, 244, or 277 VAC power. To help assist wiring of these various voltages, a wide range of control options are available. Eliminate the concern of unwanted slips and falls. ProMelt is safe, efficient, and easy to operate. Say good-bye to sore backs and early mornings and say hello to ProMelt!

For further information on ProMelt and all of our electric floor warming and snow melting systems, please visit the website or call 800.276.2419.

Watts Radiant introduces R-flex™, a Pre-Insulated Piping System

One of the fast-emerging “green” changes we are seeing in the heating industry today is the use of ultra-efficient, low NOx, wood boilers or water-to-water geothermal systems. Each of these require the transportation of heated water trenched underground to remote locations where heat is then distributed. Getting that heat to points of interior comfort, without losing precious BTUs, can be a challenge.

To address these and many other needs, Watts Radiant is introducing a flexible, pre-insulated piping system called R-flex™. R-flex consists of Single or Dual PEX carrier pipe(s) surrounded by a thick layer of cross-linked PEX foam insulation. All of this is protected by a thick, double-wall corrugated outer shell.

R-flex is able to maintain tighter bends, which means easier handling and faster installations. The benefits of the unique insulation design are low water vapor absorption, enhanced R-value, and excellent resistance to extreme temperatures. The double wall casing offers superior protection against heat loss. R-flex is available in longer coil lengths for fewer connections in the field and a decreased risk of leaks. An added feature is there are no special tools are required to install R-flex. Insulated piping is for use in exterior applications only. A few examples of applications include hydronic heating and snow melting, district heating, geothermal, solar, and commercial process piping.

For further information on R-flex insulated piping system, please visit our website (R-flex) or call 800-276-2419.