Ellis Tech Plumbing students have been working together with students in the Electrical department of Windham Tech to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Willimantic. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds new homes for low-income families.

Under the direction of Plumbing and Heating Department Head Bill Morin, the students put in waste, venting, and drainage into the new construction. They used 5/8 inch hepex tubing which is a state-of-the-art material that replaces copper pipes because it is cheaper, more pliable, and just as durable. They also put in a gas-fired BAXI Luna 310 Fi. wall mounted combination boiler. This direct vent boiler will provide both the heating and domestic hot water needs. Some features and benefits of the boiler are: small space requirement, no domestic hot water storage tank required, and modulating gas valve and energy star rating.