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HVACR Leaders Discuss Hurricane Recovery Assistance

Contractors, manufacturers, and organizations extend a helping hand
Amy Al-Katib
Amy Al-Katib
October 2, 2017
While residents and business owners in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida struggle to rebuild their lives following the path of destruction left by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, local HVAC contractors and manufacturers have an opportunity to step in and do what they do best — provide comfort.
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smart rooftop unit

Connected RTUs Take the Next Step

Smart rooftop units can monitor, adjust, detect, and diagnose indoor environmental conditions
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 2, 2017
Often considered to be an affordable, reliable heating and/or cooling system for a variety of commercial buildings, the standard rooftop unit used to come with a basic thermostat that is limited to turning the system on or off. The advent of new controls has changed all of that by allowing rooftops to monitor operation, analyze conditions, and make real-time decisions that can optimize performance.
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QuickPurge® range

Seven Tips for Inert Gas Weld Purging of Pipes

Ensuring compliance is crucial
October 2, 2017
Effective weld purging is only achieved by making sure that oxygen is displaced from the purge zone prior to and during welding. Any residual oxygen can cause significant loss of corrosion resistance and a reduction in joint strength. It is therefore essential to seal the pipe on either side of the joint and maintain this seal throughout the process.
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Scarabino

A Lack of Business Knowledge Often Leads to Failure

Business terms and concepts to understand to operate profitably
October 2, 2017
The high failure rate or inability to grow beyond a few trucks is due primarily to an entrepreneur’s lack of business training. The technical skills acquired, which are, of course, an asset, soon become a liability in terms of not having mastered business skills necessary for success and profitability.
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Aerosol duct sealing

High-performance Buildings Zero in on Zero-Net Energy

Cost remains a major obstacle
Nicole Krawcke
September 25, 2017
State and local regulations are driving new building construction as well as existing buildings to implement energy-efficient technologies in order to meet future carbon emissions reduction goals. These facilities, known as high-performance buildings, strive to deliver optimal efficiency, reliability, value, and comfort to tenants.
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Rating installation lost cooling duct dynasty.

Are Your Installations Responsible for Lost Tons of Cooling?

Instead of selling the equipment’s efficiency rating, differentiate yourself by selling your craftsmanship
David Richardson
David Richardson
September 25, 2017
While the equipment tonnage is often quoted on proposals, how can you be sure the equipment’s potential is really being achieved? Is it possible your installation practices are contributing to lost cooling efficiency? Let’s look at what causes lost tonnage and how you can ensure it’s not happening because of your company.
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vrf

Johnson Controls Inc.: VRF Unit

September 25, 2017

Hitachi SmartFlex™ VRF Gen II offers a re-engineered outdoor unit line with an impressive operating range, a wider selection of single module sizes, and an indoor unit line that includes re-engineered ducted units with greater static pressure, a full range of multi-port change-over boxes for heat recovery systems, and enhanced controllers.


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2017 Best HVAC Trainer

Passion Defines The NEWS’ 2017 Best Trainer Contest Winner, Ed Brink

Dedication to his students and his craft vaults Brink to the top of the list
Kostora
Nick Kostora
September 18, 2017

The NEWS’ Best Instructor and Trainer contest aims to shine a spotlight on the best teachers and advisors across the HVACR industry, and this year was no different as one of the industry’s true workhorses, Ed Brink, division manager, technical training, Meier Supply Co., was honored as the nation’s Best Trainer contest winner.


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