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Study: 2015 HVAC Demand to Near $17 Billion

February 20, 2012

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Demand in the United States for HVAC equipment is projected to increase 5.1 percent annually to $16.8 billion in 2015, according to a study that came out in November titled HVAC Equipment from The Freedonia Group Inc., a Cleveland-based industry market research firm.

Real-Life Wet Heat Success Stories

February 20, 2012

By John R. Hall

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This article takes a look at three special projects that involved hydronic heating and how each contractor solved his client’s problem by choosing the proper design and equipment for each job — and how these jobs may give other HVAC contractors some insight into how they can sell wet heat to their own clients.

Products That Can Make Wet Heat Experts

February 20, 2012

By John R. Hall

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HVAC contractors have many choices of hydronic heating equipment, and these are a few examples of how knowledge of wet heat technology can make the selling job a little easier.

Mars® Air Systems: Commercial-Industrial Air Curtains

February 20, 2012

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The Phantom Series commercial-industrial air curtains are available in 10- and 12-foot mounting heights. The recessed unit is concealed within the ceiling, allowing for complete coverage without the concern of equipment visibility or mounting height constraints.

AHR Expo Sets Attendance Record

February 14, 2012

By Kyle Gargaro

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The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo) blew into Chicago on Jan. 23 and provided big crowds, hot topics, and a plethora of new products.

New Products Displayed at the AHR Expo

February 13, 2012

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The NEWS reports on new products found by our editors at the recent AHR Expo in Chicago. Products are listed in alphabetical order within each category.

Mars® Air Systems: Commercial-Industrial Air Curtains

February 13, 2012

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The Phantom Series commercial-industrial air curtains are available in 10- and 12-foot mounting heights (PH10 and PH12, respectively). The recessed unit is concealed within the ceiling, allowing for complete coverage without the concern of equipment visibility or mounting height constraints.

Industry Indicators for 2012 Are Uncertain, but Hopeful

January 23, 2012

By Angela D. Harris

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How did the economy fare in 2011? What will it do in 2012? These questions are tricky to answer, but as contractors prepare their business strategies for the coming year, many are looking to numbers and forecasts for direction.

Beyond the Flange: Maintaining Chiller Systems

January 23, 2012

By Richard Grenz

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While the chiller is typically the most visible part of the system, other key components include chilled and condenser water pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc. This article focuses on maintaining these components “beyond the flange,” which are found in most typical building comfort cooling applications.

Learn to Think Like Steam and Air

January 23, 2012

By Dan Holohan

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Years ago, in some dank basement, a contractor installed a large air vent near the end of a steam main. Why did he do that and what happened? Read to find out.

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