ESP-PLUS^® Now Available Online for Pump Selection

November 17, 1997--Morton Grove, IL--Recognizing the convenience of Internet accessible programs to HVAC professionals, Bell & Gossett's award-winning ESP-PLUS software for pump selection is now available for online use to HVAC professionals at the Fluid Handling website, http://fhs.ittind.com. Reinforcing its role as an industry leader and innovator, Bell & Gossett is the only company that offers such a comprehensive pump selection online.

ESP-PLUS is designed to help HVAC professionals select fluid handling products quickly, accurately, and simply. Utilizing ESP-PLUS on the Bell & Gossett website gives visitors the opportunity to select the correct pump for applications based on flow rate, pump head, style required and speed.

Visitors may request a password to access an enhanced version of the software, which features the ability to graph up to six pumps and generate variable speed curves.

Here is how ESP-PLUS Online works:

1. Access the Fluid Handling website at http://fhs.ittind.com
2. On the home page, click on the "Software" button
3. On the Fluid Handling Software Solutions page, select "ESP-PLUS Online."

After arriving at this page, visitors can:

• Select a pump, including 50 or 60 HZ, and choose the input/output units
• Generate a customized pump curve based on their selection
• Request a quote for the pump from their representative
• View an individual published pump curve or download a complete curve booklet
• Download a scaled CAD drawing of a selected pump.

To access the enhanced version of the software, website visitors need to fill out the account form in the ESP-PLUS section of the website, and, when approved, a password will be issued directly to the user.

ESP-PLUS Online is a condensed version of Bell & Gossett's stand-alone ESP-PLUS program. The stand-alone version of ESP-PLUS enables selection of complex parallel pumping systems in constant or variable speed configurations, and also determines energy savings. The simple, menu-driven operation software is easy to learn and use, and technical support is available online and through Bell & Gossett representatives. ESP-PLUS includes selections, submittals, schedules, and specifications for centrifugal pumps, hydronic specialties, heat exchangers, condensate transfer equipment and steam specialties.

Bell & Gossett, a unit of ITT Industries, is a leading manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, hydronic specialties, heat exchangers, condensate handling equipment, and packaged systems for variable and constant speed pumping, heat transfer and pressure boosting. For more information, contact Bell & Gossett, 8200 N. Austin Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053; phone 847-966-3700, fax 847-966-9052, or visit the Bell & Gossett website at http://fhs.ittind.com.

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NOTE TO EDITOR:
This release pertains to Bell & Gossett, a unit of ITT Industries. Please make any references to the company as Bell & Gossett, and not ITT Industries or Fluid Handling.