CIPHEX WEST Preview and Product Showcase

Alberta welcomes back the two-day CIPHEX West trade show after a five-year gap since the largest event in Western Canada for the HVAC, plumbing, hydronics and water treatment industries was last held in Calgary back in November of 2018.

The biennial show schedule was interrupted in 2020 due to the pandemic, when CIPHEX West was scheduled to take place in Vancouver. Instead, the west coast event came together in November 2021, and now the two-year cycle is back on track.

This year the trade show is returning to the BMO Centre at Stampede Park, located about 30 minutes from the airport, southeast of downtown Calgary.

This year’s event includes a full line-up of free seminars running both days, for the full schedule visit here.

In advance of the show HPAC reached out to the exhibitors to find out what products will be featured at their booths, and you will find the new product showcase below (for full show details visit ciphexwest.ca).

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Bradford White Infiniti GS and GR tankless gas water heaters feature a stainless steel heat exchanger, 11:1 turndown and an output of 5.1 GPM at a 77F rise and are designed for easy installs with convenient water, gas and vent connections.

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The Calefactio condenSAFE condensate neutralizer is compact and easy to install. Engineered media is contained in a bag that can be replaced without having to disconnect the unit. A 12-month time indicator shows users when to replace the media bag.

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Viessmann’s Vitocrossal 200 CI2 is a floor standing gas condensing boiler with modulating cylinder burner and stainless steel heat exchanger. With six sizes ranging from 399 to 2,000 MBH, this condensing unit can be cascaded for capacities up to 32,000 MBH.

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The digital Grundfos ALPHA pump features automatic self-venting, dry-run protection and troubleshooting aids with alarm and warning lights. It has a touch interface and can be controlled through Bluetooth connectivity. Its AutoAdapt feature allows easy setup and optimized energy efficiency.

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The REHAU EVERLOC+ compression-sleeve fitting system is designed for use with RAUPEX UV shield PEXa pipe in potable water applications. The system features both polymer and lead-free brass fittings in diameters up to 2-in. as well as the EVERLOC+ power tool.

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The Resideo Braukmann WiFi Water Leak Shutoff Valve responds to water leaks with an automatic shutoff response. Both the valve and the sensors include a 5-ft cable that senses water along its entire length, with additional devices covering up to 500-ft.

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Equipco will show Triangle Tube’s Cardinal indirect water heater tank with stainless steel coil and tank. Available in 30 to 120 gallons, they have 1-in. side boiler connections and top DHW connections.

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TotalFit is the engineered polymer push-to-connect fitting solution from Uponor. Designed for use with PEX, PE-RT, CPVC, and copper piping systems, it includes 33 fittings in sizes from ½-in. to 1-in. and is approved for use behind walls without access panels.

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The Fluidmaster PRO45H PRO fill valve with tank and bowl water level control is quiet, powerful and works with all toilet types from 1 gpf to 3.5 gpf, with code approved anti-siphon design.

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The EZ Flush Sensor retrofit kit from Zurn is a touchless upgrade for a handle-operated water closet or urinal flush valve. Its mechanical manual override button also delivers on-demand flushing. The retrofit kit provides a quick three-minute installation.

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Oatey supply lines quickly and easily connect the water supply to fixtures and appliances. Constructed of corrosion-resistant material, the connectors bend freely and work with hot or cold water. The lines come in a variety of sizes and connection types.

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Franklin Electric’s Little Giant 16G series 1HP grinder pump is designed for high head sewage or effluent removal in challenging residential and light commercial wastewater and clog-prone applications. It’s available as a single pump or in simplex and duplex packaged systems.

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The Kane residential/commercial combustion analyzer kit with printer includes flue probe, wireless pipe clamp probes, K-type thermocouples, tubing with connectors and more. And when purchased with Kane Care it carries a 10 year warranty with annual recertification.

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Aqua-Tech will show the Lochinvar EPIC fire tube boiler for residential applications, available in floor or wall mount. The EPIC line-up offers easy installation and serviceability, instantaneous response time and a display using text, not codes.

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Masco Canada will introduce the Tetra bath collection from Delta including its first faucet with a T-lever handle. Featuring Diamond Seal technology, Delta faucets remain durable, leak-free, easy to install, and outlast the industry norm.

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SpacePak’s new Solstice air-to-water heat pump uses R32 refrigerant in a safe monobloc design and provides a solution for heating, cooling, and DHW. The quiet design also offers cold climate heating performance in outdoor temperatures as low as -22F (-30C).

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The A.O. Smith Envirosense SF residential gas water heater is a side fired condensing gas tank-type unit featuring continuous water flow with 2.8 gpm @ 65F temperature rise. The ENERGY STAR qualified water heater has a 0.90 UEF rating.

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Aalberts’ Apollo SmartPress press system joins ½-in. to 2-in. ASTM A-312 (304/304L and 316/316L) schedule 5/10s stainless steel pipe. The fittings and valves cover applications requiring HNBR, EPDM or FKM sealing elements for pressures up to 500 psi and temperatures to 392F.

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The new Navien NPF Hydro-furnace is available in upflow and horizontal configurations, in 60,000 and 100,000 Btu/h. The variable capacity NPF can modulate down to 15%. The fully enclosed ultra-low NOx premix burner provides quiet operation and efficiency of 97% AFUE.

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Liberty Pumps’ newest condensate pump, the LCU-N is used for neutralization and removal of acidic condensate produced by high-efficiency combustion equipment. It features smaller magnesium oxide pellets which offer faster neutralization of high PH water over larger size media.

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The Rheem Maximus super high efficiency gas water heater with leak sense features up to .90 UEF with built in EcoNet Wi-fi technology. Maximus is designed to give homeowners continuous hot water with an ease of install for plumbers.

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The RIDGID RP 115 mini press tool gives professionals a more accessible option. With single-handed jaw opening and operation, this tool is easy to use on residential jobs (and beyond).

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House of Rohl features the Nibi collection by Riobel. The bathroom series offers a single handle lavatory faucet and is offered with two handle configurations (side or top handle) and is available in four finishes (chrome, brushed nickel, black and brushed gold).

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RWC’s CashAcme EB25 PLUS (PRV) brings water control technology to pressure regulators for the commercial, hi-rise and institutional markets. The flow control and pressure regulation eliminates multi-valve installations, and the single cartridge design can be installed in any orientation.

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SaniFlo’s Sanicom 2 is a 2-HP duplex commercial drain pump made from HDPE and can handle up to 194F/90C high-acidic water. It processes large volumes of high-temp water, grease, or chemicals and discharges gray water up to 32 ft. vertically/390 ft. horizontally.

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Taco expanded its light commercial ECM pump offering with the 1911ecm, a 425-watt, self-sensing, mechanically sealed pump with a max. 50 ft. of head and 105 gpm, and the 1915ecm, a 650 watt pump with 65 ft. of head and 120 gpm.

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TOTO’s new commercial toilet and EcoPower flush valves features the Tornado Flush system for a forceful centrifugal cyclonic rinsing action using only 1.28 gpf. The flush valves feature a self-powered hydroelectric system with a smart sensor and self-adjusting detection range.

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OS&B features its Total 1 bath waste, its two-in-one offset and direct bath waste configurations in one bag. Available in ABS and PVC models and multiple kit types and closure mechanisms, the Total 1 reduces the items needed on your truck.

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The Bell & Gossett ecocirc 20-18 and ecocirc+ 20-18 variable speed ECM smart circulator provide efficiency, ease of use and control. A solution for heating, cooling and potable water, the versatile circulator replaces up to 70 different pumps on the market.

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The Free Standing tub drain from Sioux Chief eliminates ‘stub ups’ for simple and fast rough-in installation. Universal design can be used with centre and offset tub outlets and the compact design fits inside tight spaces or joist cavities.

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Bibby Ste. Croix features its Husky 4000 series super-duty stainless steel coupling for joining no-hub cast iron soil pipe and fittings. Extra width for lateral support, the additional sealing clamps provide improved load distribution and positive seal.

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Cameron Instruments will be showing the MAKO Assist app that allows backflow testers, through Bluetooth, to automatically send test values to a phone where values are labeled and prepared for reporting, with or without an internet connection.

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PRIER commercial hydrant options include the P-628 narrow wall hydrant with lockable stainless-steel box, and for a freezeproof version the P-754 hot and cold wall hydrant has single handle temperature mixing, double check backflow preventer and vacuum breaker.

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REED’s Bevel Boss plastic pipe beveler is a cordless power method, with no gas fumes or exposed blades. A solution for large diameter plastic pipe, the Bevel Boss lets operators bevel fast, consistently and work safely.

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Pivot and Pivot Pro control panels from Zoeller offer diagnostics and convenience features. The Pivot 1Ph simplex and duplex panels include built-in counters and alarms, while the Pro series panels include more features including LCD screen, internet connectivity and more.

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Suitable for pipe markers, tool kits and bins, the Brady portable Bluetooth M511 label printer allows users to design, preview and print up to 1.5-in.-wide labels. Through a phone users can access files, design and edit on-site.