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Brigade - Model AquaPLEX - PVI -Water Heaters
hnogy AquaPLEX is a revolutionary, engineered material used to fabricate PVI water heaters. These systems blend ferritic and austenitic steels as well as combine the benefits of both 300 and 400 series stainless steel.
Certain water impurities can cause glass-lined tanks and 316L /304L stainless steel to corrode. Fortunately, AquaPLEX is strong and can resist most problems that lead to corrosion. Therefore, AquaPLEX helps reduce the need for anode rods and/or tank linings. Want to learn more about our technology. Connect with our Engineering Team.
AquaPLEX is a resilient material that withstands corrosion and scale for years to come, the results, a best-in-class warranty, a highly efficient water heater, and reliable continuous hot water.
- Water Jet-Cutting: Our proprietary 50,000 psi Water Jet Cutting with no heat signature
- Superior Material: Highly resistant to stress corrosion cracking
- Automated Welding: Six axis robotic synergic pulse welding machines
- Advance technology: developed by world-class engineers and scientists
- Final Product: Robust heat exchanger after pickling and passivation process
Modulation
Turndown is important as it enables businesses to meet their small-scale hot water needs without wasting fuel. In the footage shown above, the water heater is seen modulating the firing rate based on demand. The turndown ratio enables the unit to modulate from full fire to its lowest firing point before automatically shutting off.
Turndown ratioWe have discovered that many competitors only offer a turndown ratio of 3:1. Inferior turndown capabilities often result in higher cycling and lower efficiency issues. On the other hand, the Brigade features a 7:1 turndown ratio and can fire as low as 29,000 BTU.
Higher efficiencyTurndown ratios are important for water heaters that must operate over a wide range of demands. In general, the higher the turndown ratio the MORE energy is saved which means a SMALLER energy bill.