is tailored for energy marketers in Pennsylvania and surrounding states . Member companies contribute to coursework to help design training programs that offer students direct , hands-on learning experiences that result in strengthening professional skills so that employees can maintain proper industry certification .
� BOSCH OFFERS RESOURCE PORTAL FOR INSTALLERS
Bosch Home Comfort launched a portal called Bosch Home Comfort PRO , describing it as a “ one-stop shop ” for HVAC contractors . The portal improves upon features offered by Bosch ’ s previous ABC program , including tools and rewards , the company said .
The interface is designed for user-friendliness and “ future-facing flexibility ,” allowing the platform to evolve and improve over time , the company said .
“ Bosch ’ s new PRO program was designed to streamline administrative tasks and consolidate the most essential resources HVAC professionals utilize regularly so they can devote more of their time to their customers ,” said Will Barber , customer programs specialist at Bosch .
Bosch Home Comfort PRO was designed to adapt to contractors ’ needs , Barber said . “ Our ultimate goal with rolling out this new program is to better serve the evolving needs of our contractors , which ultimately will deliver a better experience for end-consumers ,” said Barber . “ What is conducive to contractors ’ success now isn ’ t necessarily going to be the same support they need down the road , so we knew adaptability had to be a cornerstone of this new portal .
New contractors who are interested in joining the PRO program can sign up at https :// www . bosch-homecomfort . com / us / pro for the United States or https :// www . bosch-homecomfort . com / ca / pro for Canada . Contractors who previously worked with Bosch through the ABC program will enjoy sustained membership and will need to onboard to the new platform now using the above links .
� TACO LIGHT COMMERCIAL ECM PUMPS
Taco Comfort Solutions is expanding its light commercial ECM pump offering with the 1911ecm and 1915ecm highefficiency pumps .
The 1911ecm is a 425-watt , self-sensing , close coupled , mechanically sealed pump that features a high-efficiency volute , ECM motor , and an integrated frequency drive . It is easy to install and program , and provides a maximum 50 feet of head and 105 GPM .
The 1915ecm offers all the features of the 1911ecm , but at 650 watts , the 1915ecm provides a maximum 65 feet of head and 120 GPM .
Controls on both circulators include constant pressure , constant speed , proportional pressure , 0-10Vdc and parallel pump alternation . These standard features , combined with the intuitive user interface , allow for quick start-ups achieving optimum system efficiency and maximum comfort .
Both pumps are available in ductile iron for closed loop hydronic heating and cooling systems or stainless steel , NSF / ANSI / CAN 61 & 372 Commercial Hot Certified for domestic hot water applications . Taco ’ s 1915ecm is available now , and 1911ecm will be available in the 2nd Quarter of 2023 . For more information , visit www . TacoComfort . com . l FON
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