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LiveSmart BC Rebate Table for BC Government Grants

papaplumbing — Tue, 24 May 2011 05:40:18 +0000

A very popular question that we get asked on a daily basis is what grants is the BC government offering through its LiveSmart program.

This government program has now been extended for another 2 years !

This is the official website for the program and I am attaching the table of BC Government Grants for home owners.

LiveSmart-Home-Incentives.pdf Download this file

FortisBC extends promotion for Vancouver Hot Water Tank Rebates

papaplumbing — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:37:17 +0000

FortisBC has extended their promotion for a $50.00 rebate on Vancouver hot water tanks until Dec 31, 2011. This promotion extends to Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and all of BC.

I love their slogan “Puddles are for Ducks, not your water heater”

Here is the link explaining the program

Here is the link to eligible hot water tanks

and here is the link to the form for the hot water tank rebate

Signs you should replace your Vancouver hot water tank are:

Age of the tank. Vancouver Hot Water tanks generally last between 8-12 years. FortisBC recommends replacing a hot water tank which is 10 years and older. Vancouver plumbers and heating technicians of Papa Plumbing have come across a few hot water tanks which have lasted 25-30 years, these are rare cases and its best to change your hot water tank if it is 10 years of age or older.
The Vancouver Hot water tank is leaking
Signs of moisture along the base of the hot water tank
Water which is rusty, if you get tinted water when you open the tap for hot water

So don’t take the risk and wait for your Vancouver hot water tank to cause a flood, replace it before its too late !

Hot Water Tank Vancouver

Navien Tankless Hot Water by Vancouver Plumbing and Heating Company

papaplumbing — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:13:41 +0000

Great information from the Navien website for our customers: Call 604-437-7272 for your free quote from our Vancouver plumbers and heating technicians. Yes it is unlimited HOT water !!!

In order to properly quote a Tankless hot water heating system it is best that a technician visits your home as each house and each application is different.

Why choose a Navient Tankless Hot water heating system? We asked our customers who we have installed them for and here is some feed back:

1. Once it kicks in, you have unlimited hot water for filling up soaker and jacuzzi tubs.

2. Everyone in the family can take a shower and it will never be cold.

3. There is no water sitting in the tank. Water is always fresh.

4. There is a 30 year warranty on the heat exchanger, so the system will last 3 times longer then a hot water tank.

Here is more information from your Vancouver Plumbing company:

The Ultimate in Energy Efficiency with Hi-Tech Comfort

Endless Hot Water Supply
Ultra Condensing Efficiency 98%
Built-in Circulation System (“A” model only)
ECO Navien Technology
Extended Lifecycle
PVC Venting & Easy Installation
Optimal and Stable Operation
Leak Detector
Air Intake Filter
Space Saving

Endless Hot Water Supply

Navien Condensing 98% Tankless Water Heaters provide
an unlimited amount of hot water at a steady temperature,
whenever you need it, for as long as you need it

Ultra Condensing Efficiency

Because this product boasts the industry’s highest efficiency, rating (98%) means
customers can cash in on low annual operating costs as well as receive the best payback, compared with conventional tankless or tank-type water heaters. Navien’s Condensing 98% Tankless also enjoys the highest gallons-per-minute (GPM) when comparing input BTUs.

Built-in Circulation Pump with Mini Buffer
Tank. “A” Models Only

Delivers hot water to fixtures quickly resulting in
water conservation.

No minimum flow rate: get hot water even at very
low flow rates of 0.1 or 0.2 GPM

Eliminates any hot/cold/hot stacking, the so-called
“Cold Water Sandwich”.

Saves additional money and time by eliminating
the pump purchase cost and on-site installation
costs.

Prevents heat exchanger from freezing

If over half of water heaters are ‘A Series models’ in Ready-Link® Cascade System,

‘Non-A Models’ can be used as part of multi-unit systems. This allows hot water circulation system as well as water savings with low costs.

Eco-Navien Technology

Navien utilizes condensing technology, which uses less gas, resulting in less CO2 emissions than conventional water heaters.

Navien’s ECO Premixed Burner not only dramatically reduces NOx emissions but also boasts the industry’s lowest level of emissions.

Partly dissolved NOx in condensed water neutralizes
the alkaline household sewage, improving water pollution.

Extended Lifecycle

Navien utilizes dual stainless-steel heat exchangers, providing 3.8 to 4.5
times longer life-expectancy and superior resistance to corrosion over the
copper exchangers used in other brands.

Navien heat exchangers operate with low-to-mid temperature water,
minimizing possible damage caused by lime build-up, making the whole
unit more efficient.

Easy Venting

The high efficiency of Navien’s Condensing 98% Tankless results in lower exhaust temperatures, allowing for the use of PVC or other plastic venting materials.

Plastic venting offers a significant savings in cost and makes installation a breeze.

Three-inch PVC venting runs up to 100 feet with six elbows;
allows for installation up to and above an altitude of 4,500 feet, without additional devices.

Space Saving

A Navien occupies approximately 90% less
space than a tank-type water heater. In addition,
a Navien mounts on your wall freeing up 100% of
traditionally lost floor space.

Advanced Technology

Enhanced safety with Dual Microprocessors

Navien’s two microprocessors offer better control and safer operation by continuously cross monitoring each other’s performance to assure proper operation at all times. These two microprocessors not only control the burner for ideal combustion but also maintain the steady hot water temperature.

Optimal and Stable Combustion with APS and GPS

APS(Air Pressure Sensor)maximizes combustion efficiency by sensing and controlling the air required for optimalcombustion-even in high-wind locations and installations with long vent runs.
GPS(Gas Pressure Sensor) offers stable combustion by sensing gas pressure and controlling the fan speed tomaintain optimal combustion, even under a wide range of gas-pressure changes.

Triple-Layered, Pre-Mixed Burner

Controls flame by pre-mixing optimal ratio of gas and air before combustion, reducing emissions and enhancing heat efficiency.

Leak Detector

Built-in leak detector prevents damage to water heater as well as personal property.

Air intake filter

An air intake filter prevents foreign substances, such as dust or insects, from entering the system, freeing the burner from elements that would normally cause unstable combustion or energy inefficiency.

Remote Control

Advanced water heater diagnosis capability and error feedback
Touch activated banklight function and Easy-to-Use button type control
Built-in recirculation timer for water and energy savings
Key-pad lock button prevents inadvertent temperature changes
Temperature adjustment 1 ?F increments.

Hot Water Tank Inspection List

papaplumbing — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:58:04 +0000

This is a check list of a hot water tank inspection that our techs would go through:

Check operation of safety limit controls
Check water pressure and temperature relief valve
Check expansion tank (if applicable)
Check operation of thermostat
Check pressure switches and vent blower (if applicable)
Inspect burners and clean if required
Examine vent connector and inspect venting system
Check vent damper operation (if applicable)
Check and adjust pilot light (if applicable)
Check flame rectification
Measure stack (flute) temperature
Check gas piping
Check and adjust manifold gas pressure
Clock appliance to verify correct input
Combustion / ventilation air adequate
Inspect heat exchanger
Clean equipment interior/exterior
Carbon Monoxide Testing

Energy Star Products

papaplumbing — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:55:50 +0000

Check here to determine if your appliance is Energy Star qualified and the efficiency: Energy Star

Hot Water Tanks by Vancouver’s Papa Plumbing

papaplumbing — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:30:47 +0000

A popular item that we are constantly changing for customers is hot water tanks. We have access to many different types of tanks but we generally install John Wood or Rheem. If your tank is leaking or is in need of replacement, its best to check the warranty of the tank. This can be done on the Rheem and John Wood websites. Also if you call Papa, we can check the status of the warranty for you. The “On Demand” Tankless units are getting very popular as well. I will be doing a posting about these in the near future.

Here is a perfect picture of the inside of a hot water tank.

Inside of a Hot Water Tank