The Gruvlok® KNX Series hydronic hook-up kits integrate the typical 54 components required to connect piping to hydronic heating or chiller system equipment into a pre-engineered, pre-assembled, and pre-tested kit of only four components, saving up to 80 percent on labor compared to traditional connection methods.
The Redi-Purge noncondensable gravity flow purge 007 Series units are a virtual drop-in replacement for purge units that pull from and return to the condenser. The series includes models 007-11-C3 and 007-123-C3. According to the manufacturer, the refrigerant charge does not have to be pulled to install.
The expanded line of AquaSnap® 30RAP air-cooled scroll chillers is now offered up to 150 tons. AquaSnap 30RAP chillers are available with several factory- and field-installed options and accessories, including a hydronic system option that maximizes pump efficiency and makes installation even easier.
It isn’t just the small business owners and homeowners who are looking to increase the energy efficiency of their buildings and homes — it’s the big utility companies as well. What did one utility company recently do upgrade its overall efficiency?
The YORK® YVWA water-cooled screw chiller features energy-saving variable-speed technology. The design of the chiller, with energy-saving variable-speed technology, helps cut energy costs and carbon emissions by as much as 30 percent, said the company.
HVAC contractors — both residential and commercial — place a great deal of emphasis on system maintenance and how it directly relates to lower operating and service costs. Here some HVAC contractors weigh in with tips that will prevent a lot of unnecessary chiller service or replacement.
The homeowners wanted to maintain the integrity of the exposed wood of the home and did not want any visible signs of ducting or outlets on the interior; and no mechanical “boxes” around the exterior. What was the solution?
HVAC water-cooled systems require water treatment to prevent scale formation and corrosion, which is often done by using chemicals to treat the water, the company says. Scale Free Systems is a patented water treatment process that eliminates and reverses scale buildup and corrosion without the use of chemicals.
The NEWS reports on new products found by our editors at the recent AHR Expo in Chicago. Products are listed in alphabetical order within each category.
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