August 15, 2011
Dispatchers, take note: A recent survey shows that drivers seem to suffer a significant and unhealthy increase in physiological stress when driving in traffic.
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August 15, 2011
“App” has become such a common word that it will likely find its way into the dictionary soon. It certainly has found its way into everyday personal and business use by millions of Apple iPhone or Google Android smart phone users.
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August 15, 2011
We all know anyone quoting a new heating and cooling system should always perform a load calculation on the structure. I’m sure 95 percent of us do, right?
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August 15, 2011
When motorists take a break along Maryland’s I-70 near Myersville, westbound or eastbound, they’ll be pleasantly surprised by the state-of-the-art welcome centers on both sides of the highway.
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August 15, 2011
The results are in and the news is good — the post-recession era for HVAC contractors has been a bright spot, at least for the first half of 2011.
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August 15, 2011
Contractors know that there are certain customers who may be interested in IAQ accessories due to someone in the family having asthma. Realizing how common asthma is can provide food for thought to contractors about whether they bring up the topic often enough with clients.
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August 15, 2011
Samuel Guy Neese Jr. is 73 years old, and he has been in the HVAC trade for 51 years. He has seen ups and downs during his career, but through it all he continues to return to work every day with unheard-of stamina.
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August 15, 2011
In good times and bad, it is always comforting to know that there are people and businesses willing to step up and offer support as well as new ideas.
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August 15, 2011
What started out as a lack of space has turned into a pot of gold for one HVAC contractor. For Wesley Holm of Thompson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling of Cincinnati, the realization that his building was too small was the beginning of the end of keeping a large cache of parts and equipment in his physical inventory. And he couldn’t be happier.
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August 15, 2011
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) released the second in a series of safety bulletins as part of its celebration of National Safety Month.
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August 15, 2011
For Tejon34, the objective was to provide energy efficiency in a luxury townhome community.
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August 15, 2011
Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) announced North American HVACR average distributor sales for June 2011 were up 6.8 percent from the same month last year, nearly identical to May’s results.
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August 15, 2011
Speakman Cooling, a division of Speakman Co., made two recent distribution announcements. Speakman Cooling appointed Empire Gas & Electric to be its exclusive distributor for the state of Colorado.
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August 15, 2011
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has acquired the assets and daily operations of Viconics Electronics Inc. of Quebec, Canada.
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August 15, 2011
BlueVolt, a provider of online Learning Management Systems (LMS) for the HVAC, manufacturing, construction, and service industries, has partnered with Crown Boiler Co. to launch Crown Boiler University.
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August 15, 2011
U.S. District Court Judge Adalberto Jordan sentenced Brendan Clery, 34, to 18 months in prison and ordered him to pay a $10,000 criminal fine and forfeit illegal proceeds in the amount of $935,240.
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August 15, 2011
Fulton Companies, the global manufacturer of steam, hydronic, and thermal fluid heat transfer products, hosted an open house and tour for members of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc.
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August 15, 2011
The AAF-HermanNelson® self-contained unit ventilators with two-stage compressors are ideal for classroom retrofits because they are an affordable alternative to renovations, fit easily into existing ventilator space, offer the ultimate classroom comfort for students and teachers, and meet energy-efficiency requirements, states the company.
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August 15, 2011
A sprayable version of the PROseal duct sealant is now available and has the same robust UV, water, and moisture resistance of regular PROseal, the company says.
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August 15, 2011
The range of scroll compressors for residential and light commercial applications include R-410A, R-407C, and R-22 models.
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August 15, 2011
The advanced water-source heat pump controller with a digital diagnostic display indicates either the current operational mode or a fault lockout code.
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August 15, 2011
The ME4840 and ME4940 spring return modulating actuator line has been expanded to include a wider input signal range.
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August 15, 2011
The TA Series split case pumps are now available with performance from 60-6,000 gpm. The modular construction of the pumps provides for the use of multiple seal options, and is ideal for application flexibility and simplified maintenance, the company says.
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August 15, 2011
The TMW large water-to-water series geothermal heat pumps are available in sizes 360 (30 tons), and 600 (50 tons).
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August 15, 2011
The redesigned VelociCalc® Model 9565 multifunction ventilation meter is a multifunction anemometer that accurately measures air velocity, airflow, temperature, humidity, and pressure simultaneously, presenting these five parameters on a large graphic display with on-screen messages and instructions in customizable local languages.
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August 15, 2011
The phase conversion panels are designed to convert single-phase input power to three-phase output to operate three-phase pumps.
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August 15, 2011
The Patriot 80 residential oil heating furnaces come in upflow, downflow/horizontal, rear flue, and front flue models. They are sized so they can be readily installed in such areas as utility rooms, alcoves, closets, crawl spaces, and attics.
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August 15, 2011
Enhancements have been made to the Copper-Fin® line of commercial gas boilers and water heaters that further improve its serviceability and ease of installation.
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August 15, 2011
The SV series commercial pump station includes everything needed for a commercial solar thermal installation, says the company.
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August 15, 2011
The Caddy® Rod Lock is a threaded rod mounting system that provides a quick and economical solution for installing electrical and mechanical systems supported by threaded rod.
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