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The color palette and array of new, recycled and versatile green products for home, office and outdoor living seems to expand weekly. GB General Contractors continues to stays abreast and to keep our clients and visitors aware of their availability on the market. For more information on any product listed below, please call 281-412-9988.

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Water Purifier
Not All Water is Created Equal

Introducing Alkaline Ionized Restructured Water.

A revolutionary approach to water ionization.
  • A unique water-cooled power supply allows for continual operation without risk of ever overheating
  • Technology and constant power output design produce ionized water with the least amount of electrical energy.
  • Our water is very acidic. Japanese refer to reverse osmosis as dead water. Our water is Living Water.
  • Various systems manipulate and strip the water of electrical properties and negative electrons resulting in a positive form.
  • It is important for good health to keep your body alkaline.
  • Dehydration a symptom of a condition called acidosis.
  • Acidic waste is an accumulation from acidic food and beverages.
  • Antioxidants are very beneficial in eliminating free radicals.
  • Water that is reduced in size readily passes thru the “aquaporin” of the bodies cell to increase hydration.
  • Drinking alkaline negatively ionized water provides an abundance of free electrons to neutralize the free radicals.


Air Purifier

Not Your Average Air Purifier

Have you ever thought about what's really polluting your home environment?
Little ones bring the day's germs home with them and spread them everywhere. Garbage cans are funky. The smell of leftover spicy food can linger for days. And who knows what surprises our pets bring in with them.Now imagine eliminating that pollution at the source. We're not talking about spraying a cloud of flower-fragranced chemicals. Our solution is as easy as pushing a button to keep things cleaner and safer to touch, not to mention smelling fresher. This is a revolutionary air purifier that does so much more than clean the air. Using the same science as Mother Nature, it destroys odors, eliminates smoke and reduces allergy- and asthma-causing contaminants ordinary cleaning can leave behind.So how does the unit clean and freshen the air? In short, it is technology based on how nature keeps things safe and clean outdoors. The natural processes found in thunderstorms, sunlight, and lightning are re-created indoors. Negatively charged ions remove pollutants from the air. The technology duplicates nature to safely reduce contaminants on surfaces. It is like 24/7 healthy home insurance. It is the core of the company's total protection package for whole-home environmental conditioning. The air purifier is always working - sending out an active army of safe and natural ions as well as pollutant-controlling, odor reducing and oxygen-rich 'scrubbers' to make your home safer and healthier.
Benefits
  • Removes airborne contaminants and allergens - reducing asthma and allergy symptoms for a healthier body.
  • Freshens air and removes odors in otherwise stale-prone environments.
  • Removes dirt and dust from the air to make cleaning easier.
  • Optional Ozone Free bulb allows for operation without creating ozone.
Easier, Cleaner, Healthier. The advanced technology contained within the unit serves to make breathing easier, cleaner and healthier. This convenient, in-home unit provides the cleanest, freshest air possible throughout the entire home.
  • Uses super oxide ions and hydro peroxides created by exclusive technology to remove contaminants.
  • Negatively charged ions remove microscopic particles from the air that will reduce allergens and harmful airborne pollutants.
  • Features a high intensity UVC light that makes use of the same oxidation and ionizing properties of light as naturally occurring sunlight.
  • Normal Mode uses our exclusive ActivePure (RCI) technology to produce safe, low-level, natural oxidizers and super oxide ions for basic, everyday applications.
  • High Mode adds the power of activated oxygen for faster coverage and increased elimination of smoke, odor, and surface* contaminants.
  • 8-hour Away Mode increases the maximum output of activated oxygen for incredible effectiveness in unoccupied areas.
  • Includes a remote control for easy operation.
  • Optional Ozone Free bulb allows for operation without creating ozone in normal mode.
  • An optional prefilter is available if your environment is exceptionally dusty.
  • Improves the quality of air in an environment up to 3,000 sq. feet.
  • IntelliAir Technology alerts you when normal maintenance is needed or service is required.
SPECIFICATIONS:
  • Max 03 360 mg/hr+ (Away Mode) Technology Needlepoint ionization.
  • ActivePure (RCI) cell.
  • Scalable O3.
  • Adjustable 2, 4, 6, & 8-hour Away mode Power Usage 120 Volts, 90 watts Lint Screens & Filters.
  • Electrostatic lint screen.
  • Optional prefilter.
  • Applications Homes, offices, salons, medical/dental offices, light industrial.
  • Coverage 3,000 ft2.
  • Size 9 in. wide x 12 in. high x 12 in. deep.
  • Weight 16 lbs.
  • Warranty 3-year limited warranty.

Never Use Laundry Detergant Again.

Better for your family and the environment and will save you money.

You ask how??

Exclusive technology that uses Activated Oxygen to lift dirt and grime away from the fibers of fabric and prevent growth of odor-causing bacteria.
  • Eliminates the need for detergents and fabric softener.
  • Helps eliminate allergic reactions due to detergent residue.
  • Prevents the growth of odors without bleach or hot water.
  • Keeps colors bright and whites white.
  • Get towels softer and fluffier and helps cloths last longer.
  • Maintenance free model with fail-safe leak protection.
  • Designed and built in the USA for reliability and durability; available for both front load and top load washers.
  • Save money and protect the environment.

WHOLE HOUSE ENERGY MANAGEMENT.
It’s time to face the facts. Energy costs are on the rise, and the use of electronics in our homes is growing exponentially. To add insult to injury, every day, the appliances and electronic devices in our homes are under attack from surges, spikes and electrical noise. The time is now for a Whole House Energy Management System. Say, “Hello!” to the EcoPower4, a clean power system based on the same technology that has been used for years by big industry and utility companies. The EcoPower4 provides your home with:
  • Power conditioning abilities that translate directly into savings.
  • An easy installation that creates immediate benefits.
  • A cost-effective solution that is amazingly maintenance-free.
  • An environmentally friendly product that helps protect the earth.

SAVE MONEY BY ELIMINATING WASTED ELECTRICAL CONSUMPTION

The PROBLEM

Most motorized home appliances (air conditioning units, refrigerators, freezers, ceiling fans, washers, dryers, dishwashers,pool pumps, vacuum cleaners, furnace blowers, etc.) operate most efficiently when they’re operating at full capacity. When they’re not working at full capacity they pull more energy than they use, wasting the difference. In fact, the average home in America today operates at a power factor of .77. That means 23% of the electricity being delivered to the home is being wasted by the use of motorized appliances.


The ECOPOWER 4 Solution


POWER FACTOR OPTIMIZATION:

The EcoPower4 unit increases that power factor, in most cases, to .97 or .98, therefore increasing the effective use of your electricity and lowering your usage.


PROTECT APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS FROM THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY VOLTAGE SPIKES!


The Problem.

Typical residential and light commercial power sources allow literally hundreds of spikes and surges per day to reach valuable electronic equipment in your home. These voltage spikes come from many different sources (motors, power fluctuations, static electricity, lightning, etc.) but can all cause damage to televisions, stereos, computers, DVRs, security systems, etc.

The ECOPOWER4 Solution

DUAL-MODE SURGE SUPPRESSION:

The EcoPower4 operates in a dual-mode for surge suppression, alternating between two different types of protection. EcoPower4 uses MOVs (Metal Oxide Varistors) to act as a sort of “pressure relief valve,” diverting the surge to the neutral/ground lines. Should a massive surge (like a direct lightning strike) attempt to pass through EcoPower4, it switches into fail-safe mode, cutting off the flow of electricity and blocking the surge, keeping damage to a minimum and prolonging the operating life of your appliances and electronic devices.


PROLONG the LIFE of APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS by REDUCING ELECTRICAL “NOISE”


The PROBLEM:

Our homes, businesses and factories are filled with electronic devices that generate “noise.” It’s this noise that’s responsible for that all-too-familiar static you hear on your home radio receiver, the “hum” of a fluorescent lamp, or the “snow” you see when a TV produces a weak signal. And those are just examples of the electric noise we can see and hear. Imagine how much noise is coming from everything else in your home that you can’t see or hear. What you also can’t see or hear is the damage this noise does to switching power supplies, causing premature failure.

The ECOPOWER4 Solution.

HARMONIC FILTRATION:

Designed to filter harmonics and high frequency current (trash) from the electrical environment, harmonic filtration reduces the potential for leakage into the human environment and the creation of additional trash in non-linear loads (televisions, computers, variable frequency drives, energy-efficient lighting, etc.). By reducing the electrical noise and trash current in your home, the EcoPower4 helps protect the switching power supplies, helping prevent premature failure and prolonging the life of your appliances and electronic devices.

Did You Know?
  • Electricity usage has increased by 60% since 1985 and is expected to grow by an additional 45% by 2030.
  • The use of electronics within the American home has been growing at an exponential rate and we are constantly demanding more and more of our home's electrical system.
  • The price per Kilowatt hour has gone from an average of 2 cents to 10 cents over the past 40 years.
  • Energy and energy pricing are now seen as the most important issues facing the US.
  • Our homes and businesses are filled with electronic devices that generate “electronic noise” that is harmful to these very same devices.
  • The noise created by these devices breaks down the switching power supplies, causing premature failure.
  • When properly installed by a professional electrician, your unit reimbursement warranty will cover any damaged electronics or appliances, up to $25,000, in the event a damaging electrical spike or surge should occur.
  • Requires a 20 amp circuit breaker.
  • Appliance motors will run about 10% cooler.
  • Savings depend on size of home, the amount of inductive motor load, amount you are paying per kilowatt-hour for electricity, etc.
  • Most units will pay for themselves within 2 to 3 years.
  • Easy to install, must be installed by a professional electrician.
  • Has predicted life span of over 20 years and a 10 year limited warranty.
  • Works with any single phase electric application: central air conditioner/heat pump 3 years or older?
  • Your forced air furnace 3 years or older?
  • Do you have a pool?
  • Do you have a well?
  • Do you use an air conditioner?
  • Is your refrigerators/freezer not EnergyStar rated?
  • Do you have more than one refrigerators/freezer?
  • Is your washer/dryer not EnergyStar rated?
  • Do you have a hot tub or Jacuzzi?
  • Is your dishwasher not EnergyStar rated?
  • Do you have a number of appliances in your home?


  • KITCHEN

    Counter tops by Samsung
    Staron® Tempest by this manufacturer was introduced in 2008 – an acrylic, nonporous surface thereby eliminating, bacteria, mold and moisture; durable, stain-resistant, easy to clean and seamless. A healthy countertop alternative that is now available in twenty color options.

    Water Heating by Rheem.
    A solar water heating system by Rheem Solaraide combines a storage tank with 2 collector panels – no need for pumps or controllers but rather a natural convection process.

    Dishwasher by KitchenAid.
    A leading manufacturer in its own right, the new EQ Wash System dishwasher is whisper quiet!

    An under the counter unit that also meets Energy Star qualifications.

    Stainless steel faucets by MGS.
    This manufacturer introduces us to the MGS Antares faucets – 100% stainless steel and eliminates the need for lead fittings or solder. It is pre-approved by the National Sanitation Foundation. No brass components.

    BATHROOM

    Shower head by JACLO.
    With conservation in mind, this manufacturer has created an advanced technology line of low-flow shower heads that are comfortable to the skin while conserving water by using flow regulators rather than the commonly seen flow restrictors.

    High Tech toilet seats by Brondell.
    The Swash Ecoseat by this manufacturer has a modern look-design, comfort, hygienic and reduces the use of toilet paper by 75%. No need to purchase a new commode as the Ecoseat fits atop 98% of toilets available today – can’t get any better than this!

    Faucets by California Faucets.
    This manufacturer introduces us to a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD): no waste and no toxic chemicals. PVD binds the color to the faucet and creates a durable finish that will never chip nor tarnish. PVD also includes their brass designs.

    Waterless Urinals by Waterless.
    This manufacturer has been a leader in waterless technology and conservation for fifteen years. Their patented “no flush” urinals uses no water or valves; the system is touch-free, eliminates odors and improves bathroom sanitation for the home and conserves water use. Available in a rainbow of colors.

    ROOM ADDITIONS

    Wood veneers by Alnoart.
    No need for exotic wood veneers declares this manufacturer. The Alnoart Woodglas imitates wood grain finishes in an eco-friendly way with patented, ink-jet technology that prints directly on any cabinet door.

    Heat Mirror Glass by NanaWall.
    This manufacturer introduces us to its newest line WD66: Energy Star-rated, high weather resistance and comes in top-hung system or floor-hung system

    OUTDOOR

    GreenGlass by Temple-Inland
    This manufacturer strongly promotes green building and uses a high percentage of recycled content in its products. Greenglass is a mold-moisture-weather resistant exterior gypsum product.

    Decking by PureWood.
    This manufacturer adopts a Euro-style decking pattern of various linear design for both above-ground or in-ground layout. PureWood Linea is highly durable with kiln-dried low EMC.

    For more information, contact:
    GB General Contractors (281) 412.9988
    sales@mygbbuilder.com

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