Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News back issues from August 2007:
Johnson Controls (York, Pa.) announced a price increase ranging from 2-5 percent on York large commercial products.(Price Increase)
Aug 06, 2007; ... Johnson Controls (York, Pa.) announced a price increase ranging from 2-5 percent on York large commercial ...
American Residential Services LLC.(Contractors)
Aug 06, 2007; ... American Residential Services LLC (Memphis, ...
Weil-McLain.(Manufacturers)
Aug 06, 2007; ... Weil-McLain (Michigan City, ...
Green Mechanical Council's.(Manufacturers)
Aug 06, 2007; ... Carrier Corps (Farmington, Conn.) Mary Milmoe was ...
HVAC Exellence.(Education)
Aug 06, 2007; ... HVAC Exellence (Mt. Prospect, III.) accredited the Western ...
WennSoft.(Software)
Aug 06, 2007; ... WennSoft (New Berlin, Wis.) was named to the Microsoft Dynamics[TM] Inner ...
Green Mechanical Council.(Organizations)
Aug 06, 2007; ... The Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech) appointed Michael Senter, CEO of ...
Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International's.(Organizations)
Aug 06, 2007; ... The Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors ...
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association.(Organizations)
Aug 06, 2007; ... The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association ...
MCAA, UA form Green Partnership.
Aug 06, 2007 ... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the United Association of the Plumbing, Pipefitting and Sprinkler-fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) have partnered to focus on several joint green initiatives. Together, the organizations ...
The facts on the R-22 phaseout.(2010 HCFC-22 )
Aug 06, 2007; ... As the 2010 deadline for the use of R-22 in new equipment comes ever closer, efforts are on the increase to put the topic on a need-to-know basis for contractors and technicians who work with the refrigerant. As part of that, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a few ...
Correction.(Correction notice)
Aug 06, 2007 ... In the July 16 article "These Products Do More Than Fan the Air," it should have read that Kathie Perry, director of marketing at Fantech, said the fans ...
Is SEER driving HSPF down for heat pumps?(letters)(Letter to the editor)
Aug 06, 2007; ... I enjoyed the "SEER Ratings Challenged" article and Mike Murphy's editorial "Efficiency Gaining Ground, Again" in the July 23 issue. These were of specific interest because of my involvement in the marketing of heat pumps in colder climates for over 20 years. In Nebraska, with ...
Project files.(the news)
Aug 06, 2007 ... PROJECT FILES: SUBDIVISION COMPANY: Collier's Heating & Cooling, Ossian, Ind. INSTALLATION: WaterFurnace Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems COMPLETION: Phase One--End of 2008 "This project will be a valuable demonstration of what our premium ...
Goodman reviews potential business strategies.(newsline)
Aug 06, 2007 ... HOUSTON -- Goodman Global Inc. announced that it is in the process of reviewing potential strategies to enhance shareholder value. The company has engaged Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. to assist its management and board of directors in identifying and ...
American standard companies continue sale.(newsline)
Aug 06, 2007 ... PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- American Standard Companies Inc. signed a definitive agreement to sell the company's worldwide Bath and Kitchen products business to funds advised by Bain Capital Partners LLC, a private investment firm, for $1.755 billion in cash. Following the spinoff and ...
Lennox International starts Mexico plant.(newsline)
Aug 06, 2007 ... DALLAS -- Lennox International Inc. plans to open a new manufacturing operation in Saltillo, Mexico, under the name LII United Products. The manufacturing lines responsible for Lennox-brand Merit Series air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as air handlers, will be shifted to Saltillo ....
Bryant Rally heats up.(newsline)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: BRYANT RALLY HEATS UP: The 2007 Bryant Indy 500 Dealer Rally, where more than 500 dealers gathered for the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500, showcased Bryant and the company's sponsored Andretti Green ...
Rheem purchases land in Mexico.(newsline)
Aug 06, 2007 ... FORT SMITH, Ark. -- The Heating & Cooling Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co. purchased a 37-acre commercial development site in Nuevo Laredo, in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Rheem Heating & Cooling and Water Heating Divisions currently have manufacturing operations in Nuevo ...
Units awarded Best Buy.(newsline)
Aug 06, 2007 ... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Consumer's Digest awarded multiple HVAC products its Best Buy Award. According to the publication, a Best Buy is defined as a product that offers the most value for a given amount of money. It is not judged based on being the least expensive or the best-known brand in ...
UVC light fixture.(what's new)(UV Resources)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The double-ended fixture, high-output UVC fixture (DEF-HO) is designed for HVAC systems. The easy-to-install air-handling unit-style UVC fixture irradiates surfaces infected by mold; bacteria; or other organic debris in, or on, plenums, coils, drain pans, ...
Software and DVD training set.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A two-disc DVD/Windows software training set is available for the Luxaire Acclimate[TM] modulating gas furnace. The set is the first in the ProficienTech Series of media-based technical training. With an emphasis placed on the furnace sequence of ...
Zone thermostats.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ultra-Zone[TM] Internet-enabled WebStat IZT-100 and IZT-250 are Web-enabled zone thermostats. They provide the ability to configure settings through a graphical interface either locally or from any remote location. The thermostats can be connected via ...
Cooling tower.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PT2 induced-draft counterflow cooling tower covers the range of 100 to 2,000 nominal tons. The cooling tower has been designed with features that make the unit maintenance-friendly, overcoming the access issues often encountered with induced-draft ...
Hose clamps.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Micro Series worm gear hose clamps are manufactured with 300 series stainless steel housings and bands. They come with 5/16-inch-wide bands. Zinc-plated (Series 90037) and stainless steel (90038) worms are available. The worm gear clamps are available ...
Customized A/C unit.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... The DX-30-Ton is a customized air conditioning unit that delivers temporary humidity control and cooling using refrigerant technology. The unit integrates a packaged refrigeration/ electric heat system to efficiently remove large amounts of water from the air at high temperatures and ...
Rack-mounted monitoring device.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... The vEM-14 is a compact, network-enabled device that combines environmental monitoring with power management to deliver a comprehensive view of conditions within a rack or small data center. The device is equipped with four sensor inputs, a built-in temperature and humidity sensor, 10 ...
Ventilation software.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... Software package 62.1-2007 Comply makes calculating and documenting compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 quicker and easier. According to the company, the software suite can significantly reduce ventilation air requirements by improving the ventilation efficiency of poor-efficiency ...
Flat-screen thermostats.(what's new)(Bryant Heating and Cooling)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Preferred[TM] flat-screen thermostats, offered in programmable and nonprogrammable models, offer two-wire installation for temperature, humidity, and Hybrid Heat[TM] control. The programmable model offers an Xpansion Port[TM] (ExP[TM]) accessory that lets ...
Damper regulators.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dyn-A-Spec line of specially designed damper regulators has been crafted to minimize leakage. The manufacturer uses a heavy-duty die-cast core, a positive locking feature, and incremental adjustments to provide damper control. The regulator line ...
Residential registers.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UltrAire[TM] Series residential registers have an easy-to-adjust control lever to regulate airflow. Model UAC (designed for ceiling mounting) has curved blades, while Model UAS (sidewall mounting) has straight blades. The units are constructed of extruded ...
Portable vacuum collection system.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The improved Super Collector E2-vfd, a portable vacuum collection system, is a powerful, compact collector. According to the manufacturer, it sets new performance (suction) and productivity standards, making it a good choice for all types of commercial air ...
Air-cooled ice machine.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The S-Series 1470C air-cooled remote ice machine meets Tier 3 energy-efficiency specifications of the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE). According to the manufacturer, with the QuietQube[R] technology, the ice machine is 75 percent quieter than ...
Condensate evaporator pans.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eight commercial refrigeration condensate evaporator pans, for use in applications where no drain is available, have been added to the company's product offerings. The pans have high-limit safety, float switch operation, and positive evaporation. They are ...
Air purifying system.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The UV-16R has been retooled to create two new air purifiers: 120- and 24-V models. The new UV-16/24 low-voltage model comes with a 40-vac transformer for safer installation. The UV-16/24 and UV-16/120 models each include a reflector panel to concentrate ...
Digital tools catalog.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 72-page Fluke Tools Catalog is available in a digital format at www. testtools.fluke.dgtlpub.com. Users can flip pages with a click of the mouse, zoom in or out of content, search by keyword, click on products and topics to link to related or in-depth ...
Wireless room temperature sensor.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Apogee[R] Wireless room sensors incorporate reliable, redundant mesh networking technology, ensuring that sensors are immune to signal interruption. According to the manufacturer, this is the first wireless sensor to use robust and reliable mesh ...
BACnet port device.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The X-Port-2[TM] converter is a convenient BACnet[R] communication device that provides an extra EIA-232 port to any MACH-Series controller. The new version supports BACnet protocol, connection, and MSet configuration for all controller types, and is ...
Rooftop units.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The T-Class[TM] line of rooftop units has been expanded to include the 2- and 2.5-ton units. They are available in TG gas/electric, TC electric/electric, and TH heat pump units. Electric heat is available in a 7.5-kW (208/203-V, 1-ph, 60-Hz) model and a ...
Gas venting systems.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two special gas venting systems, Model SW single-wall vents and Model CV concentric vents, are available through a partnership between the company and its sister company Heat-fab, a division of Selkirk. The units are made of AL29-4C[R] stainless steel for ...
Crescent cuber ice machine.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... The Serenity Series crescent cuber ice machine KMS-1230MLH uses a remote condenser and compressor stationed outside the kitchen and away from customer usage. The unit (30 inches wide by 24 inches deep by 28 inches high) can be installed on top of a beverage dispenser, producing up to 1,126 ...
Calculation, sizing software service.(what's new)
Aug 06, 2007 ... The Carmel Data Input Service is offered to the company's new and existing licensees. The company's trained personnel input the building and/or engineering data required for any of a client's HVAC projects into one of the company's HVAC load calculation and duct sizing software programs ....
Proper gas vent design: consider the vent and connector material types and sizes.(service & maintenance)
Aug 06, 2007; ... The design of gas vent pipes and connectors for furnaces, water heaters, boilers, and other fossil-fuel appliances is a serious matter. Carbon monoxide poisoning, collapsing chimneys, fire hazards, corrosion of vents, draft inducers, heat exchangers, and non-conformance with building codes ...
Special report: green building.(industry news)
Aug 06, 2007; ... The surge in discussions about green buildings of recent months has captured the imaginations of many associated with energy-related products or services. The mechanical contracting business is at the forefront of change as building owners are asking for more information on green buildings ...
Ductless splits replace four-pipe design: is this value engineering or what?(FOCUS: SCHOOL MARKET)
Aug 06, 2007; ... LOS ANGELES -- Too many times, "value engineering" is used as an excuse to cut corners and actually reduce the value of an HVAC project. That was not the case at the Kappa Kappa Gamma House at the University of Southern California (USC), where perhaps it ought to have been called value ...
School's HVAC system mixes maintainability with efficiency.(FOCUS: SCHOOL MARKET)
Aug 06, 2007; ... VINELAND, N.J. -- How do you make sure that sophisticated new HVAC system, installed in a cutting edge new school, is well maintained? One way is to install it indoors, outside of the classroom. The other way is to cut down on the amount of routine maintenance it needs. Both ...
School district upgrades HVAC facilities.(FOCUS: SCHOOL MARKET)
Aug 06, 2007 ... DALLAS -- The Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) in Barksdale, Texas, completed more than $1 million in facility upgrades to improve building operations and comfort, while enabling the district to better control utility costs. An old, complicated HVAC system that ...
Aging school buildings face new challenges.(FOCUS: SCHOOL MARKET)
Aug 06, 2007; ... In order to understand the future of the school market, you have to look at and understand the past while staying on top of new technologies and codes. About 45 percent of the nation's schools were built between 1950 and 1969 and about one half of the 115,000 U.S. schools have some ...
ASHRAE stresses green priorities.(meeting update)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers )
Aug 06, 2007 ... LONG BEACH, Calif. -- A move toward sustainability was highlighted at the annual meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Approximately 1,600 members attended the meeting, which supported the society's mission of advancing HVACR ...
Get the most out of variable-speed pumps: the secret is in the control valves.
Aug 06, 2007; ... LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Pumps are responsible for a significant part of the world's electrical energy consumption, but their impact can be by using variable-speed pump control, especially in hydronic systems, according to speakers at the annual meeting of the American Society of Heating, ...
Five hints to complete the HVAC sale.(money talks)
Aug 06, 2007; ... Becoming a successful HVAC salesperson can be an intricate juggling act. There are so many items to keep in mind, and it can be quite stressful at times --especially when the seasonal peaks keep you hopping. But imagine if your business could be simplified. Instead of juggling ...
Prejudge and you could lose the sale.(at the table)
Aug 06, 2007; ... Times have certainly changed and appearances can definitely be deceiving. Today's fortysomething woman may be an empty nester or the mother of teenagers. Then again, those two little toddlers running around her may be her children, not her grandchildren. She may not look like it ...
EnVisioneering emphasizes energy.(REFRIGERATION zone)
Aug 06, 2007 ... LONG BEACH, Calif.--Some 25 experts from the HVACR industry addressed growing concerns about the U.S. energy situation at the fifth Danfoss EnVisioneering[SM] Symposium, "Making Dollars and Sense of Energy Efficiency: A Focus on Conservation." "Without question, there is a ...
Total system superheat.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: ice breaker)
Aug 06, 2007; ... Servicing and maintaining refrigeration equipment often requires technicians to measure the pressures and temperatures, and calculate the condition of the refrigerant at several different locations throughout a system. One aspect that is sometimes overlooked is the superheat value of the ...
Superheated discharge temperatures.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: the professor)
Aug 06, 2007; ... The compressor's discharge temperature can tell the service technician what is going on inside a refrigeration or air conditioning system. The compressor's discharge temperature is a reflection of the hottest part of a refrigeration system, and there are limits as to how hot a discharge ...
Purdue event planning underway.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: show report)
Aug 06, 2007; ... WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Planning is already underway for the every-other-year conferences at Purdue University dealing with compressor engineering and refrigeration/ air conditioning. The International Compressor Engineering Conference and the International Refrigeration and Air ...
New training available.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: show report)(ESCO Institute )(Brief article)
Aug 06, 2007 ... With more manufacturers building R-410A systems, the need for training and certification continues to grow. To assist educators and trainers in teaching R-410A safety, installation, and service, the ESCO Institute has released two new teaching aides. An instructors' guide ...
The value of mechanical code knowledge.(training & education)
Aug 06, 2007; ... BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- Having a broad knowledge of mechanical codes and the nuances of the code system is a key ingredient to proper system design. It is certainly a way to head off future problems when questions arise about a building's HVAC system. Mechanical code knowledge was one of the ...
Solving IAQ issues.(training & education)
Aug 06, 2007; ... BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- Any discussion involving the hottest topics in HVAC today inevitably includes IAQ. One company sent a representative out to talk about IAQ issues with an audience of educators at the recent Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI) Regional Workshop at Ferris ...
RSES set for 70th conference.(conference update)(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)
Aug 06, 2007 ... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society will hold its 70th Annual Conference Sept. 11-15 in San Antonio, Texas. It is open to both RSES members and nonmembers. Among conference highlights will be several educational sessions scheduled throughout the conference and testing ...
Charging a system.(COMMENT)(Viewpoint essay)
Aug 06, 2007; ... I would like to make a couple of comments regarding two past Hotline questions and answers. One question writer reported having problems charging a system when the gauge on the suction line went into the retard section of the gauge. One definition of retard is "a holding back or ...
Engineer designs single room a/c system: hydronic 'double-duty' system lowers utility bills at Grand Hotel.(inventor series)
Aug 06, 2007; ... MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -- Picture the look on the face of a business owner when an HVAC contractor tells him that the more he uses his air conditioner, the lower his electric bill will be. Besides astonishment, the business owner may be calling for the men in white jackets to take the ...
Connecting with your wingmen: walking the flight line makes for a better leader.(business management)(Personal account)
Aug 06, 2007; ... It is extremely rare for the squadron commander to meet you at your jet after a training mission, so when I saw Lt. Col. Dodson approaching my jet with a stern look on his face, I knew something was up. "Waldo, we need to talk," he said as he headed for the aircraft hangar ....
Dentist saves Ford: turn customers into cheerleaders.(business management)(Ford Motor Co.)(Viewpoint essay)
Aug 06, 2007; ... I want to talk about business. I am not sure about your business, but many have had some opportunities this last year. Some customers have changed management teams; they may have moved people with whom you had a relationship. The business section of almost any city paper will tell of one ...
Learning from the iPhone phenomenon.(business management)
Aug 06, 2007; ... "If you're not a reviewer, chances are you won't even bother to look at the manual," wrote Time reviewer Lev Grossman. That's nothing less than a stunning comment about any cell phone, particularly one that brings you phone, camera, Internet, wi-fi and, of course, an iPod music player. ...