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Before drawing off the boiler’s old water, pour a pint or so of oil on the surface of the water in the expansion tank, which is always to be found at the highest point in the system.

Summer, Hot Water, and Steam

The effects of fresh water and near-boiling water on iron pipe
Dan Holohan
July 11, 2016

I was thinking about how we’ve grown so used to central heating and, with the exception of an occasional cleaning, pretty much ignore our boilers and heating systems when the weather gets hot and sticky. I wondered if it had always been this way...


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Johnson Controls Inc.: VRF System

Johnson Controls Inc.: VRF System

July 11, 2016

The 6-, 8-, 12-, 14-, 16-, and 24-ton VRF heat pump systems feature inverter compressor technology with highly efficient heating function down to minus 13°F ambient air temperature due to scroll compressor and liquid-injection technologies. 


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New ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Systems and Equipment Published

Nearly 90 percent of the chapters have undergone revision
July 7, 2016

ASHRAE has announced revisions to the majority of chapters, including major updates related to thermal storage and district heating and cooling, in its newly published 2016 ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Systems and Equipment.


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Manufacturers uncertain about the impact of pending DOE regulations

Portable Rules Spark Confusion

Manufacturers uncertain about the impact of pending DOE regulations
Kimberly Schwartz
June 27, 2016

In addition to the final determination stating that the DOE will now regulate portable air conditioners, the agency also issued new rules for test procedures for portable air conditioners and is currently developing energy conservation standards for these units.


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Mark Kuntz

NEWSmakers Q&A: Ductless HVAC Continues to Grow

Mitsubishi Electric's Mark Kuntz discusses ductless market trends
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
June 27, 2016

Mark Kuntz, senior vice president, Mitsubishi Electric US Cooling & Heating Division, shares with our HVAC contractor readers the ductless technology trends he is seeing from a manufacturer’s perspective and what contractors can do to sell the product.


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Commercial Electric WH Shipments Soar

Facts + Figures: Commercial Electric Water Heater Shipments Soar in April

June 27, 2016

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies. 


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Johnson Controls Inc.: Rooftop Units

TempMaster: Rooftop Units

June 27, 2016

These single-package rooftop units are available in 50- to 65-ton cooling capacities. The units offer double-wall construction, single-point power connection, and efficiency ratings that exceed ASHRAE 90.1 standards. 


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Intertek Expands HVACR Testing Services in US

Investments in equipment provide greater capabilities
June 22, 2016

Intertek announced it has invested in expanded laboratory space and equipment to further enhance its testing capabilities to the HVACR industry. With these investments in testing equipment is unique to North America, Intertek said it continues to build on its status as one of the largest global networks of third-party testing facilities.


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Some HVAC contractors believe a government-mandated, $15-per-hour minimum wage increase would make it more difficult to attract, hire, and train employees.

Debating the Impact of a Minimum Wage Increase

HVAC professionals discuss the pros and cons of a government-mandated pay raise
Nicole Krawcke
June 20, 2016

New York and California recently made headlines when they became the first states in the nation to adopt plans to raise their statewide minimum wage rates to $15 per hour. The controversial legislation has drawn a myriad of comments from political parties, workers, and business owners, including HVAC contractors.


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Champion brand of Johnson Controls: Packaged Heat Pump

Champion brand of Johnson Controls: Packaged Heat Pump

June 20, 2016

This addition to the Champion Direct Replacement rooftop solution features advanced controls and an optional Mobile Access Portal (MAP) Gateway and fault detection and diagnostics (FDD). 


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