Jun 5, 2019   SOURCE: BusinessWire

nVent Improves Its Hot Water Temperature Maintenance System with the Release of the Next Generation nVent RAYCHEM HWAT-ECO-GF Controller

nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today announced the launch of the nVent RAYCHEM HWAT-ECO-GF controller, the next generation controller for the nVent RAYCHEM Hot Water Temperature Maintenance (HWAT) system. A smart alternative to traditional recirculation systems, the HWAT system is a single-pipe solution for improved water safety, energy efficient design and cost savings. When applied to commercial buildings, such as high-rise office buildings, hotels and mixed-use spaces, HWAT technology improves the delivery of hot water throughout a building, resulting in multiple benefits for building owners and tenants. Currently, nVent is a global leader in single-pipe domestic hot water temperature maintenance systems.

The HWAT-ECO-GF controller has been developed for use with the industry-leading nVent RAYCHEM HWAT-R2 self-regulating heating cable for hot water temperature maintenance applications. With updated features for improved control and expanded functionality, the HWAT-ECO-GF controller now offers greater value through improved performance and safety, while reducing total installation times and cost of ownership.

Built-in ground-fault protection
The HWAT-ECO-GF controller features built-in ground-fault equipment protection (GFEP) that eliminates the need for incorporating GFEP in the electrical panel. This empowers mechanical engineers and plumbing contractors to ensure full protection is incorporated throughout the entire system – independent of the electrical supplier and without the need for several individual components. This simplifies the installation process by reducing implementation times by 33 percent on average, resulting in total cost savings.

Expanded supply voltage capability
The HWAT-ECO-GF controller is compatible with a supply voltage of 277V, in addition to the 208V and 240V supply of previous models. This higher voltage capacity allows for longer circuit lengths and helps further reduce total installed costs.

A bigger, better display
Featuring a new five-inch color touchscreen display, the HWAT-ECO-GF makes initial programming easier and more efficient for contractors and installers, further reducing the complexity and completion times of HWAT single-pipe hot water temperature maintenance projects.

“For over 20 years, HWAT has been the leader in self-regulating solutions for domestic hot water temperature maintenance,” said Chris Thibodeau, product manager, nVent. “With the introduction of the new HWAT-ECO-GF controller, we are well positioned to deliver even greater value and safety to our growing community of HWAT loyal engineers and contractors.”

Invaluable resources for engineers and contractors
In conjunction with the launch of the HWAT-ECO-GF controller, nVent has released updated data sheets, designs guides and other useful information required for the design and installation of effective HWAT systems. The new resources can be found at: https://go.nvent.com/hwat-eco-gf.html.

About nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of enclosures, electrical connections and fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London, United Kingdom and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

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