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closure began in 2022 with the discontinuance of the Gas School and Wiring School and the cutting back of other one-day seminars . Firedragon has three Basic Oilheat Schools scheduled and other one-day seminars for 2024 . Firedragon Enterprises will remain open for business and technical consulting and will also be doing expert witness legal services .
� TACO EXPANDS LINE OF CIRCULATORS
Taco Comfort Solutions has expanded its family of ECM high-efficiency circulators with the addition of the 0034e and 0034ePlus models . With a maximum of 34 feet of head and 50 GPM , the new circulators offer up to 85 percent energy savings over a conventional circulator , the manufacturer said .
The 0034e and 0034ePlus circulators are available with cast iron or NSF / ANSI 61 & 372 certified stainless-steel volutes , for closedloop hydronic heating systems as well as domestic hot water recirculation systems . Both circulators also offer a rotatable control box cover , no matter the orientation of the installed circulator .
The 0034e features a dial with five operating modes , including constant pressure , fixed speed , Taco ’ s exclusive TacoADAPTTM self-adjusting proportional pressure , and 0-10V capability . The 0034ePlus adds proportional pressure and more constant pressure settings as well as a digital display with real-time feedback , including watts , GPM , feet of head , and RPM . Both circulators are dual-voltage 115V / 230V .
The new circulators come with exclusive features , including SureStart automatic unblocking and air purging , BIO Barrier black iron oxide protection , dual electrical knockouts , and recessed flange nut-grabbers . For more information , visit www . TacoComfort . com .
� WEIL-MCLAIN PROGRAM AIMS TO OPTIMIZE HVAC BUSINESSES
Weil-McLain , a provider of high-efficiency commercial and residential hydronic comfort heating solutions , is launching a new customer growth and loyalty program , The Weil-McLain Advantage . The program is designed to raise the profile of HVAC business owners , managers and contractors .
The Advantage program presents exclusive benefits , empowering contractors to elevate their business operations and bolster their financial success , the supplier said . The program comprises three loyalty tiers : Authorized , Pro and Elite . As members progress through the tiers , they garner escalating levels of recognition , visibility and access to business incentives and rewards .
Upon registering for the program at www . weil-mclain . com / advantage , members access the Advantage Contractor portal , a digital platform that streamlines their Weil-McLain business . Key member benefits of The Weil-McLain Advantage include :
• Prominent Status and Recognition : Contractors enrolled in the program receive elevated recognition and visibility in the marketplace with distinguished member badges they can dis- play on their website , as well as placement in the Weil-McLain contractor locator , which can generate numerous homeowner leads . This can enable contractors to set themselves apart from competitors , ultimately resulting in the ability to provide more compelling quotes and secure a higher volume of successful business opportunities .
• Extensive Educational Online Resources : Access to a library of on-demand e-learning courses , training videos and educational resources allows members to expand their team ’ s heating expertise and stay ahead of industry trends and best practices . Courses range from hydronic fundamentals to advanced boiler training and provide a short quiz and certificate of completion to reward learning engagement . The Weil-McLain Advantage program is open for enrollment , and contractors are invited to register at www . weil-mclain . com / advantage .
Weil-McLain assembles and ships boilers from its fabrication facility in Eden N . C ., and processes its traditional cast iron products in its foundry in Michigan City , Ind . The company employs approximately 600 people in manufacturing facilities , sales locations across the U . S . and administrative offices in Burr Ridge , Ill . Additional information is available at www . weil-mclain . com . l FON
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