Webster Engineering has successfully completed the first phase of UL testing that was discussed this year at ASHRAE.

A UL inspector was in Winfield during the week of April 1st and ran the Model JBS2 burners through the required testing procedures.

As a result Webster should have approval for the bulk of the JBS2 and JBSX2 series burners within a fairly short time frame.

The JBS2 will be UL approved from 80 to 170HP, and the JBSX2 will be UL approved from 48 to 131HP.

As soon as WebsterðÌð•s upcoming service schools are completed in mid-April they will begin preparing for the second phase of UL approvals, which will be to obtain a UL listing for all burners in the JBS3 and JBSX3 series.

This should occur in mid to late summer.

WeðÌð•ll let you know just as soon as Webster has the actual UL approvals on the JBS2 and JBSX2 burners, which will allow shipment of these burners with a UL label.

Our expectation is that Webster should be able to ship units, with a UL label, for projects that begin quoting in the next few weeks.

In addition, we will keep you posted on WebsterðÌð•s test schedule for the JBS3 and JBSX3 series burners this summer.

Minimizing blowdown rate can substantially reduce energy losses

Companies in the market for a new boiler have some choices to consider. One option is to replace boiler with essentially the same unit, adding some additional features to make it more energy efficient. Another option would be to look into implementing a combined heat and power (CHP) strategy which would make the company eligible for a 10% Federal Investment Tax Credit.

Ware develops improved product to answer industry need

The Mod V valve is a newly developed product from Ware that replaces other feed water valves that were not performing as well in the field.

Professionals from Ware noticed an increase in maintenance on certain valves due to leaking problems both at the bonnet and through the valve itself. Lead time for getting replacement valves was also a concern, so the company decided to develop their own valve and the Mod V was born.

“The valves we were using were causing problems on our rental fleet in the field,” explained Brian Grinestaff, Ware parts manager. “The four bolt connection would leak causing increased maintenance, water usage and boiler flooding.”

The Mod V is an improved design. Using a V ported ball valve, the Mod V has great control and a bubble tight shut off to end leakage and cut down on waste. The parts are also readily available to shorten lead times. The new valve is more dependable and can hold up under the industrial use it is intended for in the boiler industry. It is designed for boiler feed water applications and is available in either 0 to 135 ohm or 4-20Ma Signal.

The new valve went from a standard linkage design to a newly designed precision machined linkage, that prevents slippage on the shaft. This change allows for lasting durability as well as increased repeatability and accuracy.

“We have been using it on our rental fleet and have seen a decrease in the maintenance and replacement of these valves,” said Grinestaff. “The Mod V is also available for all of our customers and we have recently been able to replace faulty valves in less then 2 days.”

For more information, contact The Valve Shop at Ware at 1-800-228-8861.

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April 14, 2013

To whom it may concern:

Ref: Webster Brand Products

It has come to our attention that the market may be confusing burners manufactured by Webster Engineering & Manufacturing Company LLC., located in Winfield, Kansas, and market components such as oil pumps, backflow regulators and ignition transformers that are manufactured by other companies under a ðÌð’WebsterðÌð“ brand. Shown below are several such items.

ðÌð’WebsterðÌð“ Oil Pump ðÌð’WebsterðÌð“ Relief Valve ðÌð’WebsterðÌð“ Ignition Transformer

The first two items are sold under a ðÌð’WebsterðÌð“ brand by Webster Fuel Pumps & Valves, 219 Hahn Road, Frankfort, Ky. 40601, a division of Capital City Tool, Inc. The third item is manufactured and sold by Webster Electric Company, Racine, Wisconsin.

There is no ownership connection or marketing agreements between Webster Engineering & Manufacturing (the burner company) and either Webster Fuel Pumps & Valves or Webster Electric Company.

Webster Eng. & Mfg. builds burners to the specifications of their customers which may or may not include the items shown above. Please be assured that if Webster Eng. & Mfg. uses such a component on a burner you have purchased, Webster Engineering will back up the components quality and operation to the full extent of our warranty.

If you have questions or any issues with Webster Engineering burners or any of the components that Webster uses, please feel free to contact Webster or its authorized representative.

Sincerely,

Webster Engineering & Manufacturing Co. LLC

T. J. Wrona

President

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