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Diversitech CP-22 Condensate Pump

Today we're getting up close and personal with the DiversiTech CP-22 condensate pump. We'll take an in-depth look at all of the features, show you some close-up shots of the product and walk you through all of the benefits this pump has to offer. The catchy trademark DiversiTech has going right now, "Simplify the Way You Work.™", is straight, to the point and hits the nail right on the head with this pump. The CP-22 pump is easy to install, use, service and has all the bells & whistles that appeal to the contractor and homeowner alike. Please note that all of the product images, documentation, specifications and content below is used courtesy of Diversitech.com, where you can find equipment pads and more great products for the HVACR industry.

The CP-22 is designed to automatically pump condensate produced by air conditioners, high efficiency boilers and furnaces, humidifiers and other HVAC equipment up to 22’ vertically once the level of condensate in the tank reaches a specified level. DiversiTech CP-22 series pumps beat the industry standard of 20’ lift height by 2 feet and come with innovative features such as: vibration dampening feet and motor mounts, stainless steel hang tabs, four inlet holes (and 3 poly covers for the unused), LED indicators, float switch and duckbill-style check valve, an algaecide tablet dispenser, plug protector, and detailed installation instructions. Three terminals are provided allowing the installer flexibility to connect air-handler shut-down and optional alarm as needed - an important safety consideration. CP-22 is available with 20’ of 3/8” tubing as well (# CP-22T).

Let's take a look at the features first:

▲ Feature #1: Metal Hang Tabs
Shatterproof stainless steel hang tabs have hole-and-slot design for easy mounting. Tabs are located on convenient 8” centers.

▲ Feature #2: Indicator Lights
Red, yellow, and green indicator lights show the pump status. Green for power applied, yellow for pump running, and red for high level alarm.

▲ Feature #3: Overflow Safety Switch
1/4” quick connect terminals provide easy connection to the built-in overflow switch. Three terminals are provided allowing the installer flexibility to connect air handler shut-down and optional alarm as needed. Switch features SPDT isolated contacts ready for connection to building automation systems.

▲ Feature #4: Four Inlet Holes
Four inlets versus two or three on other pumps provide the greatest installation versatility. Inlet holes have a reinforced wall for durability.

▲ Feature #5: Rubber Feet
Rubber feet dampen vibration which reduces noise.

▲ Feature #6: Pan Pill Dispenser
A pan tablet dispenser is included free with every pump. Perfectly compatible with DiversiTech’s Pro-Treat® pan tablets.

▲ Feature #7: Vibration Isolation
An elastomeric motor mounting gasket dampens vibration.

▲ Feature #8: Check Valve
Removable check valve for easy cleaning.

Now that we've gone over the features, let's go over the specifications to get ourselves comfortable with the technical side of the pump. Pay close attention to the specs, as each point can be key in selecting the right pump for the job.

• Maximum Condensate Temperatures: Continuous duty 140°F; maximum inlet temperature 160°F; not suitable for contact with steam or gasses that exceed 160°F
• Rated Voltage: 120 VAC / 60 Hz
• Rated Current Draw: 1.9 Amps (120 VAC)
• Input Type: USA 3-prong molded plug (120 VAC)
• Maximum Lift Height: 22'
• Flow Rate @ Zero Head: 1.6 gallons per minute
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 5.9" x 6.7"
• Weight: 5 lbs.
• Input Height From Base: 4.4"
• Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
• Included Accessories: Instruction sheet, stainless steel hang tabs, plug protector, algaecide tablet dispenser, 4' remote shutoff leads with insulated terminals, polyethelene inlet covers (3)
• Wiring Color References: Black - live/hot; white - neutral; green - ground (all installations must conform to NEC requirements)
• Product UPC #: 095247091263

Information overload yet? Hopefully not, but we think you'll agree that the CP-22 is quite an impressive piece of work. One that will last forever though? Well, obviously not, but these pumps are backed by a reputable company with a commitment to their products. We also realize that a product's warranty can make or break the deal on your purchase. Here's how the warranty looks for this product:

• "All pumps manufactured by or for DiversiTech Corporation (the Company) and sold by the Company under the DiversiTech brand are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 24 months from date of sale from the distributor to the contractor. The Company will credit, repair or replace, at its option, any Pump if deemed defective within this time period. All products returned to the Company must include a return authorization issued by the Company. The returned product should be suitably packaged and shipped prepaid from the point of shipment to the point designated in the Company's return authorization."

Digging Deeper into the Pump:
To help facilitate a better understanding of the pump, it may be a good idea to review the literature that DiversiTech has produced. These files are available for download below:

• Download the CP-22 Safety & Installation Manual / Guide
• Download the CP-22 Technical Data Sheet

Watch the Video by DiversiTech on YouTube:



Where to Buy:
Over at ComfortGurus.com, we sell the CP-22T, which conveniently includes 20' of 3/8" tubing.

• View the CP-22T on our Site

Your Comments, Suggestions & Feedback:
Now, of course we're gonna talk up the CP-22, we want to sell them just as much as the next guy, but we'd love to hear your feedback. What is your opinion of the pump. How would you rate it? How easy was it to install? How well has the pump worked for you and your customers? Please leave your comments below and help others who are on the path to purchasing a new condensate pump! 

Please note that all of the product images, documentation, specifications and content above is used courtesy of Diversitech.com, where you can find equipment pads and more great products for the HVACR industry.

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Aprilaire 8910 Home Comfort Control™

Get your hands on the new Aprilaire 8910 Total Home Comfort Control™. Aprilaire just launched this bad boy and it's gonna stir up some dirt with the other big name thermostat powerhouses in the industry. Not just because you can plunk some keys up and down to change the temperature in some new, fancy way... oh no... it's much more than that. In a nutshell, the 8910 acts as your touch-screen thermostat, plus it controls your humidifier, dehumidifier, air cleaner, fresh air exchangers and it gives you maintenance reminders. All of this is done from an attractive, easy-to-use control. But hey, that's just scratching the surface. Read below to see what other innovations, features and benefits they've packed into this puppy.

(The content below was extracted from the Aprilaire consumer brochure, dealer specification guide and other Aprilaire documents; all of which you can find links to at the bottom of this page. All credit for the content goes to Aprilaire.)

An Overview of the 8910 Home Comfort Control™:

The air inside your home is essential for more than just comfort — it's essential for life. It impacts your health and your budget. That's why it's reassuring to know that with Aprilaire, you can be in complete control of your indoor air. The Aprilaire Home Comfort Control™ goes beyond simple temperature management to include other equally important aspects of indoor air quality. Humidity, purity and freshness — all of these indoor air essentials come into perfect balance with one single, easy-to-operate control. Used in place of your single-function thermostat, the Aprilaire Home Comfort Control does much more. It allows you to manage every aspect of your indoor air. That means you and your family can be more comfortable, more healthy and use energy resources more wisely. If you're considering changes or improvements to your heating or cooling system, or if you're trying to create a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment, now would be the perfect time for the Aprilaire Home Comfort Control.

One Control for Humidity, Air Purity, Fresh Air and Temperature:

Home comfort is much more than raising and lowering temperature. Now you can deliver optimum humidity, air cleaning, fresh air and temperature, all from one control. The Aprilaire Model 8910 Home Comfort Control consists of two components, the User Interface and the Equipment Control Module. The User Interface, located in the living space, integrates all indoor air quality functions – heating/cooling, humidification/dehumidification, air cleaning and ventilation in one attractive, easy-to-use, touch screen control. The User Interface offers homeowners the ability to easily set all of their IAQ and HVAC products from one location in the living space. The primary screen indicates how to easily activate and control set points. In addition, the display provides the homeowner with confirmation that the equipment is operating at the desired control settings.

Integrated Indoor Air Quality Solutions:

• Humidity Control: Humidifier (Automatic or Manual); Dehumidifier
• Event-Based™ Air Cleaning
• Fresh Air Ventilation with limits: Timed or ASHRAE set-up
• Universal system compatibility
• 3 wire design
• Intuitive, simple user interface
• Real language descriptions in set up menus
• Heat Blast™ – schedule override
• Service reminders
• Dealer imprint program for battery cover
• 5 Year limited warranty

Benefits for the Installer:

• Increase the number of IAQ products sold per install
• Increase recurring revenue from service reminders
• Improve customer satisfaction by installing a control that is simple and intuitive to operate; one location for confirmation and control
• Easy, predictable install with no additional wires to pull and fewer components
• Real language programming, no need to reference manuals for set up codes

Here's a Breakdown of the Home Comfort Control™ and How it Controls Each Component:

• Humidity Control (Humidifier): Displays indoor RH on User Interface; Notifies when humidifier is active; Automatic humidity setpoint adjustment (must use ODT) or Manual Control; Water Panel® replacement reminder
• Humidity Control (Dehumidifier): Displays indoor RH on User Interface; Notifies when dehumidifier is active; Operates whole house dehumidifier or air conditioner to dehumidify; Dehumidifier service reminder; Energizes HVAC blower when dehumidifying
• Fresh Air Ventilation: Provides fresh air with a motorized damper or an ERV/HRV; Notifies when ventilation is active; Control limits based upon outdoor temperature and RH; Can be set up to use ASHRAE 62.2 guidelines or timed ventilation
• Air Cleaning: Event Based™ Air Cleaning - 4 selectable air cleaning events (Constant Cleaning (24/7); Automatic (30 min/hr); Event Clean (3 Hr Cycle)); Allergy (24 hr Cycle); Notifies when air cleaning is active; Media replacement reminder; Controls EAC with dedicated 24 V AC dry contact
• Temperature Control: Universal Programmable Thermostat - 3H/3C Conventional or 4H/2C Heat Pump; Selectable, 7 day, 5/2, 5/1/1 or non programmable; 2 or 4 events/day; Dual fuel operation; High and low balance points (must use ODT); Screen lock-out to prevent unauthorized adjustments; Adjustable differential for all stages; Stage rate control uses equipment run time to control HVAC equipment staging; Progressive Recovery feature ensures that the setpoint is reached by the scheduled time; Heat Blast™ allows one touch control of heating to raise room temperature 3°F to 5°F

What's Included:

• User interface control (for inside the living space)
• Equipment control module with 8 LEDs indicate HVAC equipment and IAQ accessory status (the user interface control hooks up to this with just three wires)
• Wired outdoor temperature sensor 8052 (ODT)

Where to Buy:

• Purchase the Aprilaire 8910 from ComfortGurus.com

Available Product Literature:
(Requires the free Adobe Reader or similar PDF viewer.)

• Download the 8910 Consumer Brochure
• Download the 8910 Installation Instructions
• Download the 8910 Owner's Manual
• Download the 8910 Dealer Specification Sheet

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Aprilaire 800 Takes Home the Gold!

Have you seen this? We were pretty excited when we saw this award that Aprilaire received for their model 800 steam humidifier, so we wanted to share the story with our customers. If you're on the fence as to which humidifier to install in your home, Aprilaire clears up any doubt, confusion or questions. Contractors selected Aprilaire's Model 800 Steam Humidifier as the Dealer Design Award Gold winner for 2011; confirming Aprilaire's commitment to quality, reliability and Engineered Simplicity®.

An independent panel of 30 contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 127 entries from over 80 different brands. The Aprilaire Model 800 Steam Humidifier was the Gold winner in the Indoor Air Quality category. News  Publisher John Conrad stated, "These awards give us a unique opportunity to recognize the outstanding research and development efforts that go into many of the products serving the HVACR industry and the awards issue gives our readers an opportunity to read about innovative installation and service solutions."

"We’re thrilled that a panel of contractors chose the Model 800 Steam Humidifier to receive the top prize in Indoor Air Quality. They’re the experts, so it means a lot," said Mike Rimrodt, Director of Marketing at Aprilaire. "One of our core values is to design and build products that are simple for contractors to sell, install and service. We call it, Engineered Simplicity and it’s a concept that really aligns perfectly with what the Dealer Design awards are all about."

The Aprilaire Model 800 utilizes proven electrode technology and features:

• No cleaning necessary—simply replace the low cost canister
• Easy, flexible installs—remote or duct mount with no added accessories required
• Dispersion technology—prevents condensation in ducts
• No water filtration necessary

The Aprilaire Model 800 is available to purchase from ComfortGurus.com:

• Take me to the model 800 steam humidifier
• Take me to the model 850 power blower fan pack accessory

We have provided some literature below so you can learn everything you need to know about the model 800 before buying.These files require the free Adobe Reader to view.

• Aprilaire 800 Design Awards Contractor Sheet
• Aprilaire 800 Design Awards Homeowner Sheet
• Aprilaire 800 Design Awards Newsletter
• Aprilaire 800 Design Awards Announcement

• Aprilaire 800 Installation Guide
• Aprilaire 800 Owner's Manual
• Aprilaire 800 Parts Guide
• Aprilaire 800 Product Sell Sheet

Watch the Aprilaire 800 Dealer Design Award Spotlight Video on YouTube:

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Guru Deals - 3 Products, 3 Days!

More great Guru's weekend deals for June 24th through the 26th! We know the weekends are a great time to knock a few items off your to-do list, plus get some shopping done. So, as soon as Friday, Saturday and Sunday roll around... we're slashing our prices, leaving the competition in the dust and offering some of our most popular products at mind-blowing prices! Check back every weekend for crazy deals on three popular heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality products. Don't miss out on the sales, because as soon as Monday peeks its head through the door, the deals are gone! Below are this week's unbeatable deals:

Deal #1:
Model: Dial 3438
Description: 40"x28"x8" Rigid Media Kit Replacement For MasterCool
Weekend Price: $83.99 +shipping
Deal Expires: 06/26/11 at 11:59 PM MDT

Deal #2:
Model: Brinmar SBUHD
Description: (#0421A) Universal-Fit Compressor Sound Blanket
Weekend Price: $42.75 +shipping
Deal Expires: 06/26/11 at 11:59 PM MDT

Deal #3:
Model: Rheem/Protech 51-23055-11
Description: 1/5 HP 208-230/1/60 (1075 RPM/1-Speed) Condenser Fan Motor
Weekend Price: $65 +shipping
Deal Expires: 06/26/11 at 11:59 PM MDT

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Guru Deals - 3 Products, 3 Days!

We know the weekends are a great time to knock a few items off your to-do list, plus get some shopping done. So, as soon as Friday, Saturday and Sunday roll around... we're slashing our prices, leaving the competition in the dust and offering some of our most popular products at mind-blowing prices! Check back every weekend for crazy deals on three popular heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality products. Don't miss out on the sales, because as soon as Monday peeks its head through the door, the deals are gone! Below are this week's deals:

Deal #1:
Model: LG LP153HD5A
Description: PTAC Heat Pump AC 14,700 BTU Cooling / 5 KW Heat 230V
Weekend Price: $711.25 +shipping
Deal Expires: 06/19/11 at 11:59 PM MDT

Deal #2:
Model: Aprilaire 1413
Description: Aprilaire Performance Media Upgrade Kit For the Model 2400 System
Weekend Price: $48.50 +shipping
Deal Expires: 06/19/11 at 11:59 PM MDT

Deal #3:
Model: Beckett CB201UL
Description: 115V Condensate Removal Pump 19' Lift
Weekend Price: $36.99 +shipping
Deal Expires: 06/19/11 at 11:59 PM MDT

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