Bradford White ICON packages...... - Plumbing Zone

Master Mark · 08-25-2010, 03:01 PM

Just got this e-mailed to me today....

http://www.bradfordwhite.com/iconAccessMovie.asp

does anyone see a need for most of this technology???

has anyone even tried any of this stuff yet???

has any customers ever asked for any of this yet???

Am I supposed to try to convince customers to shell out
an extra $$$ for this ?

I do like the automatic shut off valve that can be installed on the heater.......
That I could probably sell.....for how much???

but I am wondering how the mixing valve accessory is going to work properly with most normal temp controlled pressure balanced faucets....

pretty exciteing stuff.....(yawn).

http://www.bradfordwhite.com/iconAccessMovie.asp

Plumbworker · 08-25-2010, 03:55 PM

i think i would have a hard time trying to sell all that shoit on a new wh install

as for the mixing valve you will just raise the limit stop on the pbv

Pipe Rat · 08-25-2010, 08:19 PM

I kinda like it if the supply houses would honor the trade only sales of Bradford White, so they cant check your pricing but around here the wh*res sell to everyone, about the same price too. But it would still probably be hard to sell except to the gadget nerd. Most people could give a crap less about their water heater. Set it and forget it. With todays high efficiency heaters how much can you honestly save with a programmable thermostat? Enough to pay for this stuff? I doubt it.
Leak detection? In my neck of the woods most are installed in unfinished areas of basements. Finished areas it would be a great feature. Mixing valve I like but is it cost efficient compared to adding a regular one? With a guage no less. For christs sake all that gadgetry with an lcd screen and they give you a temperature stick for the pipe?????

What no digital readout or at least a port for a guage?

Like I said the occassional nerd with a few extra bucks would probably like the proprietary system made just for the water heater but I wouldn't buy any stock in it.

GREENPLUM · 08-25-2010, 09:56 PM

This is a must for smart home owner's, its worth the money for these upgrades.

Everyone that wants to keep there house up to date with modern technology should take advantage of ALL the add-on's

Plumberologist · 08-25-2010, 10:18 PM

if you build it SOMEone will buy it. Its the American way

08-25-2010, 03:01 PM	#1
Master Mark philosopher and statesmen Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indianapolis indiana ... Posts: 2,371 My Photos	Bradford White ICON packages...... Just got this e-mailed to me today.... http://www.bradfordwhite.com/iconAccessMovie.asp does anyone see a need for most of this technology??? has anyone even tried any of this stuff yet??? has any customers ever asked for any of this yet??? Am I supposed to try to convince customers to shell out an extra $$$ for this ? I do like the automatic shut off valve that can be installed on the heater....... That I could probably sell.....for how much??? but I am wondering how the mixing valve accessory is going to work properly with most normal temp controlled pressure balanced faucets.... pretty exciteing stuff.....(yawn). http://www.bradfordwhite.com/iconAccessMovie.asp __________________ God created man, Sam Colt made them equal." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swkq2E8mswI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQMO1eyMRuM Last edited by Master Mark; 08-25-2010 at 03:03 PM..

08-25-2010, 08:19 PM	#3
Pipe Rat Where am I at? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 1,033 My Photos	I kinda like it if the supply houses would honor the trade only sales of Bradford White, so they cant check your pricing but around here the wh*res sell to everyone, about the same price too. But it would still probably be hard to sell except to the gadget nerd. Most people could give a crap less about their water heater. Set it and forget it. With todays high efficiency heaters how much can you honestly save with a programmable thermostat? Enough to pay for this stuff? I doubt it. Leak detection? In my neck of the woods most are installed in unfinished areas of basements. Finished areas it would be a great feature. Mixing valve I like but is it cost efficient compared to adding a regular one? With a guage no less. For christs sake all that gadgetry with an lcd screen and they give you a temperature stick for the pipe????? What no digital readout or at least a port for a guage?Like I said the occassional nerd with a few extra bucks would probably like the proprietary system made just for the water heater but I wouldn't buy any stock in it.

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08-25-2010, 03:55 PM	#2
Plumbworker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 535 My Photos	i think i would have a hard time trying to sell all that shoit on a new wh install as for the mixing valve you will just raise the limit stop on the pbv

08-25-2010, 09:56 PM	#4
GREENPLUM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ... Posts: 2,312 My Photos	This is a must for smart home owner's, its worth the money for these upgrades. Everyone that wants to keep there house up to date with modern technology should take advantage of ALL the add-on's

08-25-2010, 10:18 PM	#5
Plumberologist Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern Virginia. We service the suburbs of Washington DC. Posts: 34 My Photos	if you build it SOMEone will buy it. Its the American way