Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News back issues from September 2008:
WIKA Instrument Corp.(Manufacturers)
Sep 01, 2008; ... WIKA Instrument Corp. (Lawrenceville, Ga.) appointed Stan Schultz as director of strategic ...
Rheem Heating and Cooling.(Manufacturers)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Rheem Heating and Cooling (Fort Smith, Ark.) promoted Neal ...
Peerless Boilers and Pavilion Products.(Manufacturers)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Peerless Boilers and Pavilion Products (Bally, Pa.) ...
Lennox Industries Inc. (Dallas) was awarded the Partners of Choice Award.(Manufacturers)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Lennox Industries Inc. (Dallas) was awarded the ...
Dure-Tite Systems LLC.(Manufacturers)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Dura-Tite Systems[TM] LLC (Erie, Pa.) was awarded the Export Achievement ...
Emerson Climate Technologies.(Manufacturers)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Emerson Climate Technologies' (St. Louis) Accurately Measuring How Your ...
Arzel Zoning Technology.(Manufacturers)(Website overview)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Arzel[R] Zoning Technology (Cleveland) launched a ...
U.S. Energy Group.(Energy Services)
Sep 01, 2008; ... U.S. Energy Group (Fresh Meadows, N.Y.) ...
Contractor Support System.(Organizations)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Contractor Support System (Seven Mile, Ohio) appointed Jim Allen as team resource manager ....
Ethernet Alliance University Program (EAUP).(Organizations)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The Ethernet Alliance University Program (EAUP) is now accepting submissions ...
Overcoming natural disasters: HVAC contractors need to have emergency plans in place.(business management)(Heating ventilation air conditioning)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Summer may be winding down, but Mother Nature--apparently--is not. Predictions for the Atlantic Coast hurricane season (June 1 through Nov. 30) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there could be 12 to 16 named tropical storms ...
Refrigeration sector gives green push.(FOCUS: SUPERMARKET & RESTAURANT REFRIGERATION)
Sep 01, 2008; ... LAS VEGAS -- Sustainability and its cousin, "going green," have stepped up their presence in the refrigeration sector, following their gaining a high-profile position over in air conditioning. The most recent Food Marketing Institute Show found dozens upon dozens of the close ...
It's time to take the high road.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Finally, a blog from you guys that I can come to grips with. You are both right on. Many of your editorial blogs have found a way to really arouse the anger emotion in me. However, these really are prime examples of what happens in my world. I own and help run a small plumbing, ...
Don't dismiss price shoppers on the whole.(letters)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The consuming majority in this country, for many reasons right now, are price shoppers. The option to fix now and replace later is more and more prevalent. Price shoppers are smart consumers and should not be cast aside because they want value for their hard-earned dollars. ...
Class notes: to find out if/when and where these courses are offered or to find out about other course offerings, go to the "Training Track" section of www.achrnews.com.
Sep 01, 2008 ... COURSE TITLE: The LEED AP Prep Course--New Construction SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Mechanical Contractors Association of America DATE: Oct. 9-10, 2008 * LOCATION: Baltimore COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course will cover every aspect of the LEED-NC 2.2 rating ...
Emerson survey reveals businesses unprepared.(newsline: MANUFACTURER ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS IN STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION)
Sep 01, 2008 ... ST. LOUIS -- According to the results of a recent survey commissioned by Emerson Network Power, if the power goes out, America's small businesses will not be properly prepared. When considering that 79 percent of the small-business decision-makers surveyed experienced at least one power ...
Design awards.(newsline: MANUFACTURER ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS IN STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... ELYRIA, Ohio -- Ridgid announced the winners of the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Design Competition it sponsored in July. The contest was created to recognize student design and conceptualization of an innovative, compact, and lightweight pipe tubing pressing method. The company ...
ACCA names safety masters.(newsline: MANUFACTURER ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS IN STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION)
Sep 01, 2008 ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced the winners and members of its 2008 Safety Masters Club, recognition for contractors who are dedicated to safe workplaces. The Safety Award of Merit is awarded to ACCA contractor member companies with the best ...
Manufacturer's training set.(newsline: MANUFACTURER ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS IN STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION)
Sep 01, 2008 ... NORMAN, Okla. -- In an effort to support independent contractors, distributors, and technicians, Johnson Controls recently introduced a new DVD and software for Windows set for the York[R] Affinity[TM] 33-inch, single-stage gas furnace. The set is the fourth in the ProficienTech Series of ...
Split Package Control System.(what's new)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Split Package Control System (SPCS) manages HVACR equipment and provides features for improving system performance and reducing energy costs. Using a distributed methodology, the unit is designed to control evaporators, condensing units, defrost fans, ...
Compressor video.(what's new)
Sep 01, 2008 ... An eight-minute online video explains the difference between remanufactured and rebuilt compressors. It details the process whereby the company's remanufactured compressors are broken down to their smallest components and fully reconstructed to current original equipment manufacturer ...
Single-stage furnaces.(what's new)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maytag single-stage furnaces are available in 80-plus and 92-plus AFUE units. Just under 35 inches tall, the new low-profile units can be used in cramped quarters or to accommodate larger, high-SEER coils. They can be installed freestanding in a basement ...
HVAC coating literature.(what's new)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Blueprint for Success: An Introduction to Coating HVAC Systems is a free, six-page publication that covers various facets of HVAC coating, which can be used on components such as ductwork, air handlers, rooftop units, heat pumps, variable air volume boxes, ...
Oil burner control display.(what's new)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Beckett GeniSys[TM] display is an optional attachment for the 7505 GeniSys oil burner control. It allows a service technician to monitor the burner status, view history of operations, and program the control. The display mounts across the top of the control and plugs directly into one ...
Manual plasmacutting system.(what's new)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AirCut[TM] 15C manual plasma cutting system is a portable, self-contained (air compressor built-in) unit capable of cutting up to 3/16 of an inch; 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) is the manufacturer recommended cut capacity. According to the manufacturer, at ...
Explaining maintenance needs to owners.(meeting update)
Sep 01, 2008; ... SALT LAKE CITY -- It is commonly known that regular maintenance helps mechanical systems live longer, but how about the effects of maintenance on system efficiency and sustainability? A seminar at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and ...
Curing the summer blues: we all know that gas is taking a bigger chunk out of our bottom line. Routing your calls requires some advanced planning, but it is definitely worth the time and effort.(my two cents)
Sep 01, 2008; ... As we finish our "non-summer," I believe it is appropriate for me to again ascend to my soapbox. We are ending one of the coolest spring and summers on record. Contractors have been sending service technicians home early in the day even in the middle of July. We have always found that the ...
GreenChill seen reducing greenhouse gases.(REFRIGERATION ZONE)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Since launching last November, the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership has nearly tripled its membership and prevented emissions of 2.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to a report from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ...
Building owners deal with new efficiencies.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: show report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The topic "The Owner Nexus: Will Building Owners Transform Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment?" drew city leaders, building owners, engineers, builders, managers, and other stakeholders to Denver to discuss the growing concerns over energy and climate change in the building ...
PTC starting relays.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: ice breaker)
Sep 01, 2008; ... One type of starting relay used on fractional horsepower compressors is the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) relay. It performs the same function as a current relay or potential relay but in a much different manner. A PTC relay uses a positive temperature coefficient thermistor to ...
The scroll compressor: a history.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: the professor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... This is the first in a series of three articles covering the scroll compressor. This first article will cover the history of the scroll compressor along with the scroll compressor operation. The second article will cover the scroll compressor advantages and the modulating scroll ...
Supermarket gains LEED.(FOCUS: SUPERMARKET & RESTAURANT REFRIGERATION)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating Program that has been growing in the United States has now reached the Canadian supermarket industry. Canada's first LEED-certified supermarket is a showcase of green, sustainable HVACR technologies ...
Powell's ponderings: the food safety factor.(opinions: VIEWS AND INSIGHTS FROM THE EDITORIAL STAFF AND GUEST COLUMNISTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... For contractors who work on supermarket refrigeration equipment, the issue of highest importance is food safety. Meats, fish, dairy products, and a whole host of other consumable items are subject to the slightest fluctuations in enclosure temperatures. Frozen foods are also ...
Skaer-tactics: plenty of questions, but not enough answers.(editors' blogs)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Here are some Six Million Dollar questions, of which I do not have answers for: * Do you want your son or daughter to work in the HVACR trade? * The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics estimates there will be 22,000 job opportunities in the HVACR-related skilled ...
I think ... air conditioning is getting a bad rap.(editors' blogs)
Sep 01, 2008; ... I always thought that air conditioning was good for the economy and good for America. Wasn't Willis Carrier's invention listed as one of the influential inventions in the 20th century? Now along comes someone who blames air conditioning for REPUBLICANS! ...
Emerson Climate Technologies.(Manufacturers)
Sep 08, 2008; ... Emerson Climate Technologies (St. Louis) promoted Bill Shockley (top right) as vice president, sales and marketing for its Flow Controls ...
Rheem Heating & Cooling.(Manufacturers)
Sep 08, 2008; ... Rheem Heating & Cooling (Fort Smith, Ark.) introduced its ...
Lochinvar Corp.(Manufacturers)
Sep 08, 2008; ... Lochinvar Corp. (Lebanon, Tenn.) promoted Stirling Boston ...
HVAC Excellence.(Schools)
Sep 08, 2008; ... HVAC Excellence (Mount Prospect, Ill.) accredited the Louisiana Technical ...
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will host the Women's Leadership Academy.(Organizations)
Sep 08, 2008; ... The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and the National Association of Women in ...
North American Technician Excellence.(Organizations)
Sep 08, 2008; ... North American Technician Excellence (NATE) moved its ...
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) and the PHCC Educational Foundation.(Organizations)
Sep 08, 2008; ... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) and the PHCC ...
Equiguard Inc.(Contractor Services)
Sep 08, 2008; ... Equiguard Inc. (Oak Brook, Ill.) has ...
Striving for super efficiency: manufacturers continue to tweak, improve upon design of condenser coils.(FOCUS: ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS)
Sep 08, 2008; ... Long ago, the industry determined that the combination of copper tubing and aluminum fins provided the most efficient transfer of thermal heat in condenser coils. Manufacturers of residential units are not necessarily on that same page--or that line of thinking--today. ...
Ductless manufacturers endorse new procedures.(industry news)
Sep 08, 2008; ... When variable-speed multisplit technology made its way into the HVAC market, manufacturers and contractors alike searched for valid methods to compare and market the new energy efficiencies. Without a test procedure to certify the claims of the manufacturers, comparing apples to apples ...
AHRI creates new position, moves headquarters.(newsline)(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute appoints David B. Calabrese)
Sep 08, 2008 ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Since merging the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), change continues within the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Most recently, the association hired David B ....
Training complete.(newsline)
Sep 08, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Thirteen employees at Hart & Cooley's Commercial Products Group (CPG) manufacturing complex in Bensenville, Ill., were awarded certificates for successful completion of ...
Book compiles service articles.(newsline)
Sep 08, 2008 ... TROY, Mich. -- BNP Media with Delmar Cengage Learning has published a book compilation of the popular service article series "Btu Buddy," by Bill Johnson, originally published online on the Extra Edition page of The NEWS' Website. Titled Btu Buddy Notebook, the book is a collection of more ...
ACCA verifies installations.(newsline)
Sep 08, 2008 ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- According to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the independent and objective verification of an HVAC system installation by a qualified third party adds credibility to the professionalism of the installing contractor. Rising energy costs, ...
HI opens registration.(newsline)
Sep 08, 2008 ... PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has begun the registration process for the 2008 Fall Management and Technical Meeting to be held at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott in Oak Brook, Ill., Oct. 7-11. The annual networking and informational event, which is held in ...
Promotion continues.(newsline)
Sep 08, 2008 ... NORMAN, Okla. -- By purchasing qualifying Luxaire[R] equipment this summer or fall, consumers can receive up to a $1,500 cash-back rebate or a free, 10-year extended parts and labor warranty. The promotional period runs through Dec. 15, 2008. Qualifying products include the LX ...
Grainger plans Gulf expansion.(newsline)(Grainger Industrial Supply)(Brief article)
Sep 08, 2008 ... GONZALES, La. -- Grainger announced plans to expand and enhance its operations throughout the Gulf region to better serve customers. As part of this expansion, the company will revamp its distribution network by opening four new facilities, relocating one other, and expanding and enhancing ...
ACCA helps members collect.(newsline)
Sep 08, 2008 ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- To help its members get the money they're owed, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) partnered with Transworld Systems, a profit-recovery company. The ACCA/Transworld program, known as GreenFlag Profit Recovery, is said to have one of the highest ...
Portable emission analyzer.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ECOM-CN is an easy-to-use, handheld gas analyzer designed for basic combustion monitoring in a variety of applications. It is fitted with two gas sensors, measuring oxygen (O2) and carbon monoxide (CO), stack and ambient temperatures, and stack ...
Package A/C units, and heat pumps.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new Heil residential package line of heat pumps and air conditioners gives dealers an aggressive entry-level competitor in the 13 SEER mobile home and standard residential construction markets, said the company. Both the PHT3 heat pump and PAT3 air ...
Retail HVAC management system.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... Crysalis is a comprehensive solution for efficiently managing HVAC and lighting for large-space retail chains. It is a customizable system providing real-time Web-based access to increase control over store operations. With Crysalis, retailers can lower installation and operating costs, ...
ERV cassettes.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... For replacing large decommissioned or aging energy recovery ventilation wheels, the FA Series field-assembled cassettes dramatically reduce installation times and costs, said the company. Cassettes (wheels and frames) are factory-built, tested, marked for reassembly, and then disassembled ...
Duct liner, insulation adhesive.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The DP 3000 is a LEED-compliant, zero volatile organic compound (VOC), fasttack water-based insulation adhesive designed for commercial and residential HVAC applications. It can be used to bond fiberglass duct liner or insulation to galvanized steel, ...
Truck bed storage system.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TruckDeck[TM] Professional Series converts a work truck bed into a storage system. According to the manufacturer, the storage system is like having a tool chest for a truck bed. The storage system features up to six lockable storage compartments, ...
Portable water-cooled unit.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MAI-60WC is a 5-ton portable water-cooled unit. It offers 63,450 Btu at 95[degrees]F. The unit is fully functional from 65-115[degrees] ambient environments and is outdoor-rated. Features include easy-to-use controls on the front panel and water ...
Chimney product catalog.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Direct Vent Chimney Product Catalog is a complete listing of the manufacturer's line of 4- by 6-inch and 5- by 8-inch diameter pipe, fittings, and installation kits for every direct vent gas appliance application. According to the company, each pipe ...
Evaporative humidifier.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The HumEvap MC3 in-duct evaporative humidifier is located inside a duct or airhandling unit and humidifies by passing the air through a wetted fiber matrix. The humidifier is suitable for any size duct and can deliver huge volumes of moisture to an ...
Baseboard heater cover.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Sep 08, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company's baseboard heater cover is designed to renovate baseboard heater covers. The perforated 22-gauge galvanized steel baseboard panel secures on to the existing baseboard heater cover that is typically nailed or screwed in place. This no tools, ...
The real reasons employees leave.(business management)
Sep 08, 2008; ... Why do people leave teams and organizations? The No. 1 reason people leave jobs is because they fail to connect with their bosses as leaders and as people. Employees are rarely honest about why they leave a company. Too many of them that depart follow Jimmy Conway's advice (played by ...
Developer creates LEED-certified remodel.(FOCUS: ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS)
Sep 08, 2008 ... PHOENIX -- Philip Beere could see the trends coming: Rising fuel prices, longer commute times, and decreasing home values in outlying areas. He also wanted to apply his passion for living green and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. So that's why Beere, owner of Green Street ...