Yes, indeed! Click the image below to see latest data that an energy monitor produced from a recent One Sky Homes project! It’s cool to see that the numbers we advertise are the numbers you’ll get.
September 29, 2015 – 1:02 pm
Our Sizzle Reel for the PGH of St. Louis is running on the home page of ProudGreenHome.com! It’s posted in the video tab on their website, or you can follow this link: http://www.proudgreenhome.com/videos/on-demand-recirculation-pump-delivers-hot-water-instantly/
It’s got some really great perspectives, and in total is only about 3 minutes long. We of all people understand the importance of time and efficiency– believe us say it’s worth each minute! For instance, did you know that “your water heater represents the second largest expense you have in your home”? It’s one thing to read testimonials…. but it’s really nice to hear some, too!
Our Feature in Home Energy Magazine!
September 10, 2015 – 11:05 am
Thanks to the collaboration of Dave Grieshop and Larry Acker, this September/October issue of Home Energy Magazine illustrates (with figures!) how pump plumbing technology acts to counter the Long-Bullet Effect. This is relevant, interesting material– take a peek by following the link here (on pages 25,26, and 28!): http://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?i=&p=&l=1&m=15729&ver=&pp=
ABC 7 features the ACT D’MAND Kontrols® System
June 16, 2015 – 2:03 pm
ACT D’MAND Kontrols ® system was recently featured on ABC 7 eyewitness news at 5pm!
Click here to watch the video.
PCBC P0P (Parade of Products) Awards Winners for 2015
May 6, 2015 – 2:06 pm
ACT D’MAND Kontrols System Wins top award in innovation and new product solution for hot water “on D’MAND” distribution systems.
Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), the largest homebuilding tradeshow representing the west coast region has named ACT Inc., D’MAND Kontrols ® Systems a 2015 Parade of Products (POP) winner.
PCBC hosts the annual conference with attendees coming from all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and more than 25 other countries. The conference alternates between San Francisco and San Diego as its host city. The 2015 PCBC will be held in San Diego on June 24th – 25th. The conference is open to anyone within the building industry which includes developers, builders, architects, remodelers, designers, contractors, dealers/distributors and suppliers/manufacturers. PCBC was launched in 1959 and has grown immensely since then, with attendance increasing each year. 2014 saw an attendance of close to 10,000 people.
PCBC’s POP represents the very best products that are both innovative and useful. Each year PCBC exhibitors submit products that they think are innovative to a panel of judges and it is up to those judges to find the best of the best. The 2015 POP winners consisted of 18 ground-breaking products. ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrols® is proud to have been honored as a 2015 POP winner.
The ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrols® recirculation System saves water by reducing the wait time for hot water and thus reduces water wasted down the drain. ACT INC. also designed and pioneered “STRUCTURED PLUMBING®” for new construction in order to benefit the D’MAND Kontrols System. This American made product has proven to not only save water but has proven to save energy in tests funded by the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Saving energy will reduce global warming while adding convenience to the user.
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ACT D’MAND® Systems to Combat Global Warming in 2013
January 30, 2013 – 7:05 pm
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Conservation Technology, Inc., a manufacturer of controlled hot water recirculation systems that deliver hot water on demand, reduce water waste, and conserve energy, is announcing a viable option to fight elements of climate change in 2013.
Wasting water and electricity is a problem that every American faces. Waiting for a water heater to properly warm up can result in thousands of gallons of water lost each year, not to mention wasted electricity.
“There are over 30 million homes in the United States, many of which waste over 10 gallons of water per person, per day, just waiting for hot water,” says Larry Acker of ACT D’MAND® Systems. “The average amount of water wasted per year, for each home, is about 20 gallons a day, or 7,300 gallons in a year. By using a recirculating hot water pump that produces hot water on demand, consumers can reduce water waste and conserve energy.”
For every 1,000 homes in the United States that invest in the ACT D’MAND® Controlled Hot Water Recirculation System, 7,300,000 gallons of water is saved. Additionally, 1,804,600 kilowatt-hours of energy is saved, 2,512,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions are avoided, 5,350 pounds of nitrogen oxides are avoided, and 10,910 pounds of sulfur dioxide are avoided. Additionally, the air pollution that is created by these emissions is significantly reduced.
With more homeowners switching to natural gas, it’s important to realize the savings for natural gas users. For the same 1,000 homes saving the same 7,300,000 gallons of water, 78,180 therms of natural gas would be saved, 915,370 pounds of sulfur dioxide emissions would be avoided, 1,170 pounds of nitrogen oxides would be avoided, and 20 pounds of sulfur dioxide would be avoided.
Acker says, “It is clear that the relation between water and energy creates a huge effect on our world’s carbon footprint, and global warming.”
For more information, visit www.GotHotWater.com.
D’MAND® Systems CEO on the Radio – Can You Hear Us Now?
November 28, 2012 – 6:10 pm
John Smith – Arizona Green Plumber
Last week our CEO, Larry Acker, was a guest on John Smith’s radio show, The Arizona Green Plumber, on BlogTalkRadio. Smith started off the segment about ACT, Inc. D’MAND® Systems by reviewing a question he posed to his Facebook followers, “How long do you wait for hot water?” After Smith received over forty comments, it became evident that people are waiting more than just a couple minutes for hot water.
Acker gave some insightful reasons as to why people are waiting so long for hot water. Did you know that homes in the fifties had maybe a total of five fixtures compared to about 15 fixtures that are installed in today’s homes? Water heaters not being centrally located, low-flow fixtures, and plumbing are other factors that prevent hot water getting to our fixtures quicker.
Smith and Acker covered a wide range of facts about our product: how it works, code approvals, the benefits and convenience of the pumps, and the ease of installation. Larry also assures listeners that the pumps have the life expectancy of approximately 15-20 years, another added benefit of the product. If you’re a plumber looking for ways to explain an ACT D’MAND® System to your customers, Larry gives some quick tips to help you out as well.
Make sure to listen to the complete interview with Larry to get the full experience and expertise of our knowledgeable CEO.
To listen yourself, click on the link below. The portion about ACT D’MAND® Systems and hot water begins at 11 minutes.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thearizonagreenplumber/2012/11/20/the-arizona-green-plumber-talks-dmand
To hear more from John Smith, follow him online, Facebook, or Twitter:
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http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Arizona-Green-Plumbers/319368040346
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Save Water, Money, and Energy with ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® Hot Water Recirculation Systems
September 27, 2012 – 10:19 pm
Costa Mesa, CA – September 27, 2012 – ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® Systems, a leading provider of D’MAND Kontrolled® hot water recirculation systems, is proven to save water, energy, and money in residential homes.
The ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® Hot Water Recirculation Pump system works by circulating ambient (cool) temperature water that normally goes down the drain back to the water heater through the cold water line. At the same time, it fills the hot water line in your home with hot water from the water heater. Since no water runs down the drain while you wait for hot water, you will now save significant amounts of water and energy every time you do the dishes, wash your hands, take a shower, or run a bath.
In a recent case study, Reality-LLC quantified the benefits of a scenario in which the city of Sierra Vista, AZ mandated on-demand hot water recirculation pumps in all residential plumbing for new home construction (3646 units) from June 2000 through July 2009. When on-demand pumps were substituted for timer pumps, wasted water was reduced 87% and wasted energy was reduced by 65%.
Studies by ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® Systems found that the average homeowner wastes 20 to 40 gallons of water per day. If each home saved only 20 gallons of water each day, or 7,300 gallons per year, then every year homeowners in 100 homes would save 730,000 gallons of water; $25,088 in electricity, water, and sewer costs; or $15,084 in natural gas, water, and sewer costs.
“Due to the energy and water conservation methods of the D’MAND Kontrol® System, a customer can realize a payback on the system in just a few years, not to mention the beneficial impact it will have in conserving the earth’s most precious commodities,” said a representative for ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® Systems.
Additionally, the ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® System is the only hot water recirculation pump system that can make the following claims:
- The pump does NOT void or change tankless water heater warranties
- Doesn’t run 24/7 – only when you need it – preventing wasted water and energy and wear and tear on your water heater
- Is the only company that offers motion sensors, so you don’t have to push a button, just walk by and hot water is present
- Is very quiet, similar to a ceiling fan on low setting
- Offers a five-year warranty
ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® System’s list of accreditations includes: Energy Star Rated, LEED Credits, Title 22 credits, NAHB, UL certified, UPC certified, CE certified, Watermark listed, CSA, GSA, HERS, DOE, NOM, and ANCE.
For more information on a hot water recirculation system from ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® Systems, visit www.gothotwater.com.
About ACT Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® Systems:
Advanced Conservation Technology, Inc. (ACT, Inc.) has been manufacturing Hot Water Recirculation Systems that deliver hot water on demand, reduce water waste, and conserve energy since 1991. ACT’s recirculating hot water systems send cold water in the plumbing back to the hot water heater, via the cold water while simultaneously bringing hot water to all fixtures on the line. Unlike other hot water recirculation pump systems, the ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® System does not allow hot water into the cold water line, and delivers hot water to the furthest fixtures on user demand.
Contact:
ACT, Inc. D’MAND Kontrol® Systems
800-200-1956
Saving Water- One Drop at a time
September 19, 2012 – 6:51 pm
Saving Water One Drop at a Time
Pumpkin spice lattes have arrived at Starbucks. Halloween is drawing near. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and hopefully this humid weather is on its way out. Having the air conditioning running most of the day has drained the bank account with high energy bills and you’re looking for a break. Everyone always talks about saving energy, but what about saving water?
By taking the time to save water, you’re saving yourself money as well. Let’s equip ourselves with the tools to make water conservation happen. I did some research to make your job easier. If you’d like to do further research using the keywords “water saving tips” will come in handy.
One of my favorite lists is from Water – Use It Wisely which seems to encompass all the tips in one. You’ll see there are both indoor and outdoor tips to conserve water and room for you to do some further searching.
For your convenience, here are a handful of tips that we found fairly easy to start your water conservation process.
#17 Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.
#29 When running a bath, plug the tub before turning the water on, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.
#32 Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.
#54 Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and save 25 gallons a month.
# 75 Drop your tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water every time.
#83 Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.
#94 Wash your pets outdoors in an area of your lawn that needs water.
#102 If you accidentally drop ice cubes when filling your glass from the freezer, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.
Can you see yourself using any of the tips listed?
Sticker Shock Versus Value
September 5, 2012 – 7:31 pm
Sticker shock.
It’s something we all experience when shopping for products. We want it, think it’s a good buy, get excited about it, and then we see the price. We think, “NO WAY!” or “I can’t afford that right now.” Once we begin to recover from the shock of the price, we begin crunching numbers and assessing the true value of the purchase we had planned on making but aren’t so sold on now. Value is such an important factor when considering a product.
This article “Demand-Controlled Pumps: Sticker Shock Versus Value” by Dave Grieshop will address the sticker shock that occurs when getting ready to buy a demand-controlled pump. He’ll give you reasons why these pumps are of such high value and how to make it work in your budget with some helpful tips and insights.
Click the link below to read the article.
HE mag Sep-Oct 2012 issue Demand controlled pump Sticker shock versus value
