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Today's regulator.....
..was NOT your Grandfather's regulator!
An Economic & Performance Comparison of RegO
2-Stage vs. Integral Regulators
When selecting regulators there are several topics to consider:
Regulator Pricing
Regulator Sizing
Regulator Performance
Distribution System Performance
Inventory Reduction Opportunities
Warranty / Pedigree
Distributor & Manufacturer Support, Knowledge & Experience
Let's compare costs of Integral vs. 2-Stage regulators:
Traditional Integral
LV404B46 = $47.99 (525,000 Btuh)
LV404B96 = $46.35 (525,000 Btuh)
2-Stage Option
LV3403TR = $22.52 (1,500,000 Btuh)
LV3403B4 = $20.97 (450,000 Btuh)
The 2-Stage option has a LOWER total cost ($43.49); being more than 9% more economical than an integral regulator.
Let's look at an average integral regulator installation:
Furnace: 120,000
Water Heater: 35,000
Range: 65,000
Clothes Dryer: 30,000
TOTAL LOAD: 250,000
On an Integral installation; What is "LONGEST RUN"? (the distance from the regulator outlet to the furthest appliance. Pick a number; in our example let's say the tank is 30 feet from the home. Or the tank is against the building with 30 feet of piping inside the house to the furthest appliance (longest run).
Traditionally if a 5/8" copper line is used for the yard line or is the longest run, it will carry only 114,000 BTUH. It won't even meet the needs of our example of 250,000 BTUH. And closer to reality, it will probably flow only 78,000 BTUH to the appliances when calculating longest run.
So why do you need an LV404B96 or LV404B46 regulator with a higher cost? The answer is you don't; and I will discuss why.
Number one, it will probably be restricted by the yard line capacity of your system.
That same 30' yard line if run with a 2-stage system could handle 1,303,000 BTUH (1,100+% more than the integral), which allows the dealer to save even more by going to a smaller yard line. Even 3/8" copper @ 10psig will supply almost 3 times (309,000 BTUH) the capacity of the 5/8" line on an integral regulator.
Let's compare cost of regulators, yard line, & fittings. (30' to house):
Example 1: Total Cost: $94.75 @ 114,000 Btuh
LV404B96
5/8" Copper
Example 2: Total Cost: $110.76 @ 935,000 Btuh
LV4403TR9/LV4403B46
5/8" Copper
Example 3: Total Cost: $69.62 @ 309,000 Btuh
LV3403TR/LV3403B4:
3/8" Copper
Just by 2-staging your system we have already saved 30% in costs and increased the capacity by nearly 300%. With modifying your regulator inventory we can save you an additional 17%. If you are old school; you probably stock 3 models of regulators 1-high pressure, 1-second stage, and 1-integral. If you stocked 10 of each and were using the traditional models, your inventory would be: $1,099.50. But, if you would switch to alternative sizes better suited for your installations you could save even more. Let's split the 30 regulators into the standard large and compact at 5 of each. Your inventory is now only $917.10, A savings of $182.40 or 17%.
Plus, with using smaller yard lines for 2-stage systems, the reduction of overhead of installation equipment inventory is even greater. (Let's assume 10 rolls copper only)
5/8" $ 650.10
1/2" $ 476.10 27% Savings (for states prohibiting 3/8" lines)
3/8" $ 347.50 47% Savings
How Many ways can RegO Regulators save you money and provide exceptional value?
1. Warranty (10 Years)
2. Service Life (25 Years)
3. Made in America (w/ 16 other American manufacturers)
4. Better Economy
5. Better Performance
6. Reduced regulator inventory costs
7. Reduced installation equipment costs
And now, RegO has introduced new compact Integral regulators with lower costs and increased capacities. Check out the LV404B34/39 regulators for even more savings on integral installations.
GEC is currently offering a 2011 REGULATOR PROGRAM
Enrollment runs from April 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011.
Qualify & lock-in pricing until March 1, 2012.
To qualify - Order a minimum of 50 regulators listed on the 2011 GEC Regulator Program flyer.
Receive FREE Freight on 200 or more regulators
shipped to one location.
Custom Programs can also be quoted.
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