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Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced its planned expansion to its line of condensate pumps with the introduction of the VCMA-20-PRO series. With the slimmest footprint of all Little Giant condensate pumps, the VCMA-20-PRO Series offers the broadest range of installation flexibility, allowing for critical condensate removal from air conditioning, refrigeration, and dehumidification equipment even in tight spaces. The pump is also suitable for high efficiency oil and gas-fired condensing furnace and condensing boiler equipment.

The vertical-type pump measures only 6.5” x 10.2” x 4.8” and features a 3/8″ O.D. barbed with 1/4-turn quick release locking discharge adapter plus built-in check valve. This allows the unit to be serviced without removing tubing to help eliminate water spills. Three 1-1/8″ diameter inlet openings (two fitted with removal cap plugs) allow the pump to be used with multiple types of equipment, including air conditioners and furnace systems. Additional benefits include:

• An external float-activated switch that automatically detects high water levels
• Rubber feet to absorb vibration on hard surface installations and reduce noise from the unit
• An optional anti-sweat sleeve for applications where high humidity would otherwise result in condensation on the tank exterior

The VCMA-20-PRO Series joins an extensive line of Little Giant condensate pump equipment, including standard condensate removal pumps, low profile condensate removal pumps, in-pan condensate removal pumps, plenum and high-temperature pumps, mini-split pumps, and specialty pumps like evaporative cooler pumps and ice machine replacement pumps. The VCMA Series, originally launched in 1999, has long been trusted by HVAC professionals.

Building owners want to continue reducing operating costs and carbon footprint, switching to more efficient equipment. Combining the Xylem Smart Motor family with the industry proven e-90 pump series provides customers with a proven solution for HVAC applications that offers pump, motor and variable speed drive in an all-in-one product. The e-90E is a versatile close-coupled in-line pump designed for heating and cooling applications. Installed in either horizontal or vertical applications, the robust mechanical seal lowers maintenance costs and increases the life of the pump. The scope includes 12 combinations of high RPM e-90 models combined with the Xylem Smart Motor ranging up to 3HP.

The Deluxe Wall-mounted Single-zone System with H2i sumo^™ technology (MSZ/MUZ-FW) employs Mitsubishi Electric’s Hyper-Heating INVERTER technology (H2i^®) to offer 100%  heating capacity down to -10º F and reliable operation down to -22º F.

Features:

• H2i sumo™ – Hyper-Heating INVERTER-driven compressor delivers reliable, all-electric heating in sub-zero temperatures.
• Redesigned indoor unit with softer rounded corners for a modern look
• Includes updated 3D i-see Sensor™.
• Patented, next-generation Dual Barrier Coating (DBC) – on the heat exchanger, vanes, air duct and blower wheel.
  • Limits particle build-up, improving durability, efficiency and indoor air quality, reduces maintenance requirements and maintains high-efficiency levels.
• Triple Action Filtration system with a PM 2.5 filter capturing odors, allergens, bacteria, and other contaminants impacting air quality.
• In Self Clean mode, the indoor unit fan will run for a short time, helping to keep the unit dry and reducing the risks associated with moisture.
• Remote controller with backlit display with easy-to-read operation modes.
• Enhanced Sensible Heat Factor (SHF) performance improves moisture removal from the space.
• Targeted efficiency values include SEER2 up to 35 and HSPF2 up to 13.

The L Series smart water leak damage defense system responds to water alerts with an automatic shutoff response for simple water damage prevention. Professional installers can easily link the L5 WiFi Water Leak Shutoff Valve with multiple Resideo WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detectors to create a water leak detection and defense system for whole home coverage.

Water damage is one of the most common and costly home insurance claims – yet the majority of water damage claims are preventable. In 2021, Resideo water leak detectors helped stop an estimated 2.4 million gallons* of water leaks and prevented $2.6 million in insurance claims. The L Series system offers an impressive, professional-grade system that includes:

• The New Resideo L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector: senses water leaks, temperature changes and humidity, and sends an alert – either via the Resideo app or the device – when a leak is detected, or when the temperature or humidity levels are outside of a set range.
• The Resideo Braukmann L5 WiFi Water Leak Shutoff Valve: connects to the main water supply and can automatically turn off the supply to the home if a water leak is detected either by a sensor cable or a paired Resideo WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector.

“I have the L5 installed in my home and the process was extremely easy, and the app set up was very user friendly,” said Dominick Esposito, Plumbing & Water Systems Product Manager at F.W. Webb Company. “An automatic water shutoff system is critical to have in a home and I will recommend it to my customers.”

The Resideo Braukmann L5 WiFi Water Leak Shutoff Valve launched in November 2022, and the Resideo L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector will be available through select North American distributors in March 2023.