Boilers and Hydronics - Articles - Page 21

PHNIX North America Eco-Energy Solutions Inc.: Fan Coil

May 16, 2016

This unit is an efficient solution for single-room heating and cooling. Its 5.1-inch-thick design allows the coil to be used as an unobtrusive zoning solution.

U.S. Boiler Co. Inc.: Firetube Boiler

May 16, 2016

The K2 Firetube Boiler features a stainless steel vertical firetube heat exchanger and is available in six sizes ranging 85-270 MBtuh.

Bell & Gossett, a Xylem brand: Heat Exchanger

May 9, 2016

This heat exchanger’s double-wall design offers exceptional leak protection, safety, and thermal efficiency for commercial building and water heating applications.

When addressing comfort concerns in multi-tenant facilities, HVAC contractors have a variety of solutions to choose from.

VRF, Hydronics Popular Options for Commercial Contractors

VRF, geothermal, and hydronic systems are just a few of the choices available

Joanna R. Turpin

May 2, 2016

VRF systems have become very popular in the commercial market and are expected to gain even more market share in the coming years. Each system type comes with its own unique set of benefits, and as long as building owners and managers remain open minded, they may be surprised at the possibilities now available.

AHRI Seeks Suspension of DOE’s Commercial Boiler Rulemaking

Association calls on DOE to follow its own rules

April 7, 2016

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is calling on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to follow its own procedures when promulgating rules, and is seeking suspension of a current rulemaking for revising commercial boiler efficiency standards until its established process is followed.

Facts + Figures: Oil Warm-air Furnace Shipments Up Again in January

April 4, 2016

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

DOE Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers

April 1, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2016, in Washington, District of Columbia.

Suntouch, a Watts Water Technologies Co.: Radiant Control

March 28, 2016

This product is used for controlling underfloor electric heating systems. It’s easily integrated into home automation systems and now features flexible control options, including convenient access from remote locations.

Facts + Figures: March 21, 2016

March 21, 2016

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

The secondary side of this heat exchanger was unable to be cleaned.

Condensing Boiler Heat Exchangers Must Be Cleaned Regularly

A lack of maintenance may lead to carbon monoxide leaks or worse

Jim Godbout

March 14, 2016

Have you impressed upon your technicians the need to routinely service mod-con boiler systems? Have you reviewed the maintenance records for systems installed by your firm? Are there any holes in the records? Are you and your customers at risk? It never hurts to check.