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ACHR NEWS

2011 August 15

Check out the August 15, 2011 issue today!
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The NEWS and HARDI Join to Launch Magazine

August 15, 2011
BNP Media, the publishers of The NEWS and the Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) have entered into an agreement to launch a new publication. This bimonthly magazine will cover every aspect of HARDI and the HVACR distribution community and will be the official publication of HARDI.
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Feature Articles

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Driving Is Hazardous to Your Health

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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Phone Apps, Field Techs: A Good Combination?

John R. Hall
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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How to Size an A/C Unit

Mark Sellner
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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Maryland’s I-70 Project Welcomes Motorists

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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Mid-Year 2011 Business Report Card: HVAC’s Passing Grades

John R. Hall
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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Report Shows U.S. Asthma Rates Climbing

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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Stamina Shines Through 50-Year Career

Kimberly Schwartz
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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Distributors Offer New Ideas for Contractors

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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Having No Inventory — And Loving It

John R. Hall
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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Newsline

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Project Files: Case Study in Action

August 15, 2011
For Tejon34, the objective was to provide energy efficiency in a luxury townhome community.
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MCAA Safety Bulletin Addresses Slips, Trips

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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June Distributor Sales Growth Slowing

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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Speakman Cooling Appoints Distributors

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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Schneider Acquires Viconics Electronics

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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Boiler University Launches

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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Man Sentenced for Smuggling Refrigerant

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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The Grand Tour of Fulton Companies

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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FYI

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Price Increase for the Week: 08/15/2011

August 15, 2011
Goodman Global Group Inc. raises prices.
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Manufacturers for the Week: 08/15/2011

August 15, 2011
RAE Corp. celebrates anniversary; GeoSystems LLC to drive expansion of its Commercial Sales Division; Uponor names vice president of sales.
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Wholesalers for the Week: 08/15/2011

August 15, 2011
WinWholesale Inc. appoints chief financial officer, as president of the company.
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Suppliers for the Week: 08/15/2011

August 15, 2011
Venstar® expands New York state distribution of its commercial and residential thermostats.
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Services for the Week: 08/15/2011

August 15, 2011
Engineering Excellence names national service manager and director of national service/RS team manager; Maxwell Systems Inc. named to the Constructech 50-2011.
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New HVAC Products

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McQuay International: Self-Contained Unit Ventilators

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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Ductmate Industries: Sprayable Duct Sealant

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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Danfoss: Scroll Compressors

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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Vtronix® LLC: Heat Pump Controller

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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Spring Return Modulating Actuators

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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Taco Inc.: Horizontal Split Case Pump

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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ClimateMaster: Geothermal Heat Pumps

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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TSI Inc.: Ventilation Meter

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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Best Controls Co.: Phase Conversion Panels

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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Comfort-Aire: Residential Oil Heating Furnace

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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Lochinvar Corp.: Commercial Gas Boilers, Water Heaters

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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Solarhot: Commercial Solar Pump Station

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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ERICO: Threaded Rod Mounting System

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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