Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News back issues from July 2003:
Murphy Co. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003; ... * Murphy Co. (St. Louis) has promoted Greg ...
The Excellence Alliance Foundation (EAF) (Hebron, Ky.) presented Susan Scott with a $2,000 scholarship to continue her studies in air conditioning and heating at Columbus State Community College. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003; ... * The Excellence Alliance Foundation (FAF) (Hebron, Ky.) presented Susan Scott with a $2,000 scholarship to continue her studies in air conditioning and heating ...
The Associated Builders and Contractors presented Coastal Mechanical Services LLC. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003; ... * The Associated Builders and Contractors presented Coastal Mechanical Services LLC ...
Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning (Norman, Okla.), a division of York International Corporation's Unitary Products Group (UPG), is now offering an online business tool called Ad Planner. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003; ... * Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning (Norman, Okla.), a division of York International Corporation's Unitary Products Group (UPG), is now ...
Marlin Leasing Corp., (Mount Laurel, N.J.) has agreed to become an authorized leasing source for Scotsman Ice Systems. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003; ... * Marlin Leasing Corp., (Mount Laurel, N.J.) has agreed to become an authorized ...
Rick Penn, outside sales representative with Hughes Supply Inc. (Fort Myers, Fla. (Distributors).(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003; ... * Rick Penn, outside sales representative with Hughes Supply Inc. (Fort Myers, Fla.), ...
Seeking a more secure energy future.(the 14th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum)
Jul 07, 2003; ... WASHINGTON -- Insecurity has been felt throughout the nation since Sept. 11, 2001, and it continues today in a still shaky economy and an unstable world. Thus it is no surprise that the theme of the 14th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum, held recently at the National Press Club, was "The ...
Training track.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
Jul 07, 2003 ... September 30-October 3 Sales Survival School Charlie Greer Ft. Myers, Fla. | 800-963-4822 October 1-3 Mold Boot Camp Enviro-Mold IAQ Services Philadelphia | ...
People are people. (reader Mail).
Jul 07, 2003; ... Mark Skaer's column ("Industry Could Benefit From A Woman's Touch") that appeared in the June 9, 2003 News is right for all the wrong reasons! Having been in the trade for 25 years, I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly in service technicians. Fortunately, I have had the privilege of ...
They're already here. (reader Mail).
Jul 07, 2003; ... [This letter is in response to the editorial "Industry Could Benefit From a Woman's Touch," June 9.] I have been in the HVACR industry for 15 years. I started as a sheet metal installer, moving to service, start-up/air balance, and estimating. I spent five years with a major ...
A rewarding field. (reader Mail).
Jul 07, 2003; ... I was shocked and pleased to see the column about women ["Industry Could Benefit From a Woman's Touch," June 9]. I loved it. I am an operating engineer in Washington, D.C., licensed in Maryland and Washington as an operating engineer. I have been in this trade since 1984. I ...
HVACR saleswomen. (reader Mail).
Jul 07, 2003; ... I enjoyed your column on how the "Industry Could Benefit From a Woman's Touch" (June 9). In this age of everyone trying to put on their best politically correct, nondiscriminatory, new-age awareness ... it fit right in. You are correct in identifying the challenges women have in ...
Industry favors steel tariff repeal. (industry News).
Jul 07, 2003; ... WASHINGTON -- Representatives of the air conditioning industry have cautioned the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that continuation of tariffs on steel will encourage U.S. companies to move manufacturing facilities abroad. Citing huge price increases to manufacturers who use ...
Carrier training recognized. (industry News).(Carrier Corp.)(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003; ... SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Carrier Corporation reports that its Customer Technical Training Program now offers 18 courses, totaling 472 hours of HVACR technician training, recognized by North American Technician Excellence (NATE). NATE certification is valid for five years, after which ...
TABB announces annual conference. (industry News).(Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau)(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003; ... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau (TABB) will hold its Second Annual Conference and First Annual TABB Product Show Sept. 26-27, 2003, in Washington, D.C., at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. According to TABB, the purpose of the conference is to ...
Floor heating systems. (what's New).
Jul 07, 2003 ... EasyFloor[TM] is an in-floor heating system that eliminates the use of cement and gypsum in radiant floor heating applications. This easy-to-assemble, snap-together system, which goes together like toy building blocks, provides an evenly heated floor, says the company. It can be formed to ...
Evaporators. (what's New).
Jul 07, 2003 ... A stainless steel cabinet option and a stainless steel drain pan option are available on low- and medium-profile unit coolers, as well as center mounts and large unit coolers. The stainless, steel evaporators are offered on Bohn, Larkin, Climate Control, and Chandler lines. The units are ...
Product selection software. (what's New).
Jul 07, 2003 ... HelpmanSelect is a selection software program designed to help users pick from a range of equipment. The program features five selection modules: air coolers--refrigerant, air-cooled condensers, air coolers--brine, dry coolers, and cold rooms. Air coolers can be selected by different ...
Refrigeration brochure. (what's New).
Jul 07, 2003 ... "Industrial Refrigeration--Performance by Design" describes the advantages and applications of the semi-welded plate heat exchanger in industrial refrigeration. Also, it presents the options available including the backflush valve, insulation and drip tray, and the ...
Tools catalog. (what's New).
Jul 07, 2003 ... Catalog No. 103 features tools used in the HVACR, sheet metal, and roofing industries. Tools such as pipe cutters, crimpers, notchers, tinner's shears, adjustable wrenches, utility knives, and tape measures are in the catalog. Other tools in it are aviation snips, duct slicers, duct ...
Data Log Server. (what's New).(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003 ... The Datalog Server has the ability to gather time-stamped data in remote locations and transfer these records to duplicated central databases or SCADA systems over an Ethernet, telephone, or wireless link. The manufacturer states that at each remote location, a SiteTrak or VersaTrak ...
Icemaker water filtration. (what's New).(Manitowoc Ice Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003 ... The ArcticPure[TM] water filtration system is an option on the manufacturer's ice machines. This system incorporates multicomposite carbon block water filtration technology. As the water flows through the carbon matrix, the carbon absorbs chlorine and other contaminants. Features include a ...
Acoustical duct lagging. (what's New).(Soundseal, a division of United Process Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003 ... The Lag Series acoustical pipe and duct lagging features a loaded vinyl noise barrier combined with a fibrous glass scrim-reinforced aluminum foil facing on one side. This product is suitable for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications, as well as for wrapping iron, steel, and plastic ...
Primary and secondary winding configurations. (refrigeration zone).
Jul 07, 2003; ... A thorough understanding of Delta and Wye service transformers, their primary and secondary windings, and their windings' voltages, will help HVACR service technicians in their understanding of electrical troubleshooting. Previous articles (March 3, April 7, and June 2, 2003) ...
Teaching R-410A takes planning. (refrigeration zone).(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)
Jul 07, 2003; ... In the depths of summer, my thoughts go back to this past March, when a seminar on air conditioning and global warming was being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The temperature outside the hotel meeting room was about -10[degrees]F. At the time neither of the seminar topics seemed ...
Ordering the compressor you need. (refrigeration zone).
Jul 07, 2003; ... When choosing a refrigeration compressor for a particular job, there are several specifications a service technician must consider in order to choose the right one. Some of these specifications include refrigerant used, evaporating and condensing temperatures, application (high, medium, or ...
The sanitation factor in ice machines. (Ice Machines).(Manitowoc Foodservice Group)
Jul 07, 2003; ... Sanitation is a critical component in fill ice machine technology. One of the newest approaches to achieving proper sanitation involves the antimicrobial AlphaSan[R], which is being used by Manitowoc in certain plastic components of its ice machines. It is part of a line of sanitation ...
Ice maker technology and water purity. (Ice Machines).
Jul 07, 2003; ... CHICAGO -- Ice machines with remote condensing units and different ways of making sure water is as pure as possible were two themes among exhibitors of mechanical equipment at the most recent National Restaurant Association Restaurant-Hotel-Motel Show. The annual expo drew more than 2,000 ...
Six steps for ice maker diagnostics. (Ice Machines).
Jul 07, 2003; ... This troubleshooting procedure is designed to increase the accuracy of your service calls for ice machines, while decreasing the time required to identify any problems. Refrigeration components will react and try to compensate for nonrefrigeration-component problems. By ...
A no-bull global energy outlook. (our Insights).
Jul 07, 2003; ... This is the greatest country in the world, but sometimes I just wonder what other countries think of us. That thought crossed my mind twice in one day. The second time was while watching some cowboy trying to ride a bull. Honest. Here was a large group of ...
Collecting payment is no walk in the park. (our Insights).(Brief Article)
Jul 07, 2003; ... The collection side of the business can be a most unpleasant chore--especially if you have a customer who has a death grip on his or her money. I've asked a few "regulars" at the HVACR Forum on www.achrnews.com to tell their horror stories. The "Diceman" had this tale of woe. ...
Lennox International Inc. (Dallas) announced that Scoff J. Boxer will assume the role of president and COO of Service Experts Inc., the company's $1 billion retail sales and service division. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... Lennox International Inc. (Dallas) announced that Scoff J. Boxer will assume the role of president and COO of Service Experts Inc., the company's $1 billion retail sales ...
The Excellence Alliance Foundation (EAF) (Hebron, Ky.) presented Susan Scott with a $2,000 scholarship to continue her studies in air conditioning and heating at Columbus State Community College. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... The Excellence Alliance Foundation (EAF) (Hebron, Ky.) presented Susan Scott with a $2,000 scholarship to continue her studies in air conditioning and heating ...
The Associated Builders and Contractors presented Coastal Mechanical Services, LLC. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... The Associated Builders and Contractors presented Coastal Mechanical Services, LLC ...
Lennox International Inc. (Dallas) announced that Robert J. McDonough was named president. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... Lennox International Inc. (Dallas) announced that Robert J. McDonough was named president and COO of ...
Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning (Norman, Okla.), a division of York International Corporation's Unitary Products Group (UPG), is offering a new online business tool called Ad Planner. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning (Norman, Okla.), a division of York International Corporation's Unitary Products Group (UPG), is ...
The challenges facing urban contractors.
Jul 14, 2003; ... Mike Teed is looking to turn into the alley, but a police cruiser blocks the passage. An officer has pulled over a traffic violator in a beat-up, late-model car. Rather than pass the police cruiser through a grassy field next to the alley, the owner of Teed Heating & Cooling, Coloma, ...
Restaurant growth means opportunity.
Jul 14, 2003; ... Contractors and technicians looking for a sector showing signs of growth may want to consider restaurants with their critical needs for HVACR. Restaurant industry sales are projected to reach a record $426.1 billion in 2003, according to statistics released by the National ...
How times have changed. (reader Mail).
Jul 14, 2003; ... I read with great interest Mark Skaer's recent article in The News about women in this field ["Industry Could Benefit From a Woman's Touch," June 9]. I am a second-generation owner in the HVAC business, and I am a woman. I started working with my dad about 10 years ago. When I first ...
I love this field. (reader Mail).
Jul 14, 2003; ... I read Mark Skaer's column about women in the field of heat, air, and refrigeration ["Industry Could Benefit From a Woman's Touch," June 9]. I thought it was great! And I believe you are correct. I am a 35-year-old, 5-foot-3-inch, 140-pound female HVAC commercial/residential service tech ....
The skills of a surgeon. (reader Mail).
Jul 14, 2003; ... I really enjoyed John R. Hall's [June 30] column titled "The Heating Oil Business Goes To Kindergarten"--especially the comment about the visit to the high school vo-tech program. We have experienced the same thing in the past. "Disappointment" is an interesting way of saying what I have ...
Questionable installation. (reader Mail).
Jul 14, 2003; ... On page 22 of the June 16 issue ["A Unique School Adopts A Unique System"], the installation photograph shows several Mitsubishi condensing units lined up. It should be noted that the way these are installed, the customer has hot condenser air from the unit on the left blowing directly ...
Heating oil receives product code. (industry News).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Support for low sulfur heating oil from the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has spurred the Federation of Tax Administrators to commit to establishing a specific code for this fuel oil product. According to NORA, this move will be followed with recognition by ...
Echelon, Samsung form alliance. (industry News).(Samsung Electronics Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Echelon Corporation, creator of the LonWorks[R] device networking platform, and Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement under which Samsung will adopt Echelon's PL 3120[R] and PL 3150[R] Power Line Smart Transceivers and the LonWorks ...
ISH NA schedules HVAC seminars. (industry News).(HVAC industry trade show to take place)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... ATLANTA -- The second edition of the ISH North America consolidated trade show will take place in Las Vegas Oct. 1-3, 2003, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The event will involve the kitchen and bath, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning industries. In addition to product ...
RSES launches I=B=R Schools. (industry News).(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) announced that it has successfully introduced the first round of I=B=R Schools, "Residential Hydronic Heating--Installation and Design," at four locations in the Northeast. The schools, developed and supported by the ...
A/C shipments drop in May. (industry News).(central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Combined U.S. factory shipments of 761,032 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for May were down 10 percent compared to shipments from the same month last year, according to statistics from the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI). ...
Sound ground. (industry news).(highlights of the annual meeting of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... Sound ground -- At the 68th annual meeting of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA), president Evan Gaddis (above) noted in his opening speech that the association is financially sound and vibrant. The event, held on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, drew hundreds of ...
Oil field utilizes solar power. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... ChevronTexaco's energy services subsidiary, Chevron Energy Solutions LP (Chevron ES), recently installed a 500-kW solar photovoltaic system at its Midway-Sunset oil field located near Bakersfield, Calif. The 4,800 amorphous-silicon solar panels were provided by United Solar Systems ...
Organization pushes CHP systems. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(combined heat and power)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... A rising demand for natural gas puts pressure on supply, and greater deployment of high-efficiency combined heat and power energy (CHP) systems could mitigate recent and projected natural gas price increases and consequent economic impacts, according to the U.S. Combined Heat and Power ...
Brauer Supply Company. (Distributors).(opened a new, larger facility)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... * Brauer Supply Company (Springfield, Mo.) has opened a new and larger ...
Hughes Supply Inc. (Distributors).(opened a new location in Belgrade, Montana)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... * Hughes Supply Inc. (Orlando, Fla.) has opened a new location in Belgrade, Mont ....
Calverley Supply (Livonia, Mich.) and Luxaire Heating and Air Conditioning granted the wish of a Melvindale, Mich., boy through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. (Distributors).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... * Calverley Supply (Livonia, Mich.) and Luxaire Heating and Air Conditioning granted the wish of a Melvindale, Mich., boy through the Make-A-Wish ...
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). (Associations).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... * The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) (Arlington, Va.) has added the marketing services of ...
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) (Des Plaines, Ill.) is distributing Elite Software at discounted prices to RSES members. (Associations).(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... * Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) (Des Plaines, Ill.) is distributing Elite Software at discounted ...
The Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA). (Associations).(announced that TLT-Babcock Inc. has two centrifugal fans licensed through AMCA's Certified Ratings Program)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... * The Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA) (Arlington Heights, Ill.) announced that TLT-Babcock Inc. (Akron, Ohio) has two centrifugal ...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) signed a memorandum of understanding. (Associations).(to formalize their longstanding relationship)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... * The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) signed a memorandum of ...
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). (Associations).(named Shannon McGregor director of finance)(Brief Article)
Jul 14, 2003; ... * Shannon McGregor has been named director of finance for the ...
Spot air conditioner. (what's new).
Jul 14, 2003 ... The Office Pro 10 portable spot air conditioner is fully self-contained; it can be wheeled in, plugged into a 110-V socket, and switched on. It provides 10,000 Btu of cooling. The company says that it has a fully integrated air exhaust system. It features built-in supply and return airflow ...
Rental chillers. (what's new).
Jul 14, 2003 ... An extensive line of air- and water-cooled chillers is available for rental. Ranging in sizes from 10 to 1,500 tons, these chillers provide emergency and/or temporary cooling for commercial, institutional, governmental, and industrial customers. Possible uses for these chillers include ...
Room Temperature Sensor. (what's new).
Jul 14, 2003 ... The new wireless Room Temperature Sensor (RTS) can be installed in almost any room or on any surface, and is ideal for hard-to-wire applications, the company says. This sensor can be installed as a direct mount or by using standard electrical conduit box or Velcro[R], such as in glass ...
Refrigerant monitor. (what's new).
Jul 14, 2003 ... Now available is the transportable Chillgard LS photoacoustic infrared refrigerant monitor. Features include ability to operate over a wide temperature range, single-point diffusion (sensor has no moving parts); water- and corrosion-resistant plastic enclosure; and five LEDs ...
Corrosion protectant. (what's new).
Jul 14, 2003 ... VpCI[R]-609 provides environmentally acceptable and biodegradable corrosion protection for the interior of HVAC equipment, piping, and tanks, states the company. It provides up to 24 months of corrosion protection for the interior of ferrous and nonferrous equipment. Because treatment with ...
Estimating software. (what's new).
Jul 14, 2003 ... Estimation version 10 is the latest version of this estimating software for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC contractors. This release contains software additions designed specifically for the Tablet PC. Some of the new features of this version facilitate the bidding process, the company ...
Mold remediation price list. (what's new).
Jul 14, 2003 ... A mold remediation line-item pricing list and forms and documents collection are available on CD. According to the company, the line-item pricing list has over 250 line items, and is the same line-item pricing ...