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Home » Authors » Joanna R. Turpin

Articles by Joanna R. Turpin

Logan A/C and Heat Services

HVAC Contractors Strive to Give Their All this Fall

Shoulder seasons allow contractors to train, plan, and more
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 30, 2017
There is no right or wrong way to approach shoulder seasons, but most contractors find that having a plan in place helps them make the most of the slower times.
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Kaynor Technical High School

Creating a Hands-on Hydronics Lab

Donated equipment offers students a high-tech experience
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 30, 2017

Manufacturers of HVAC equipment are a charitable bunch, often lending a hand after weather-related and natural disasters, as well as offering their expertise to national and local charities. They are particularly generous when it comes to supporting trade schools and vocational training programs that count on their donations of HVAC equipment in order to provide a hands-on experience for their students. By donating equipment to trade schools and vocational training programs, manufacturers demonstrate their dedication to educating the next generation of HVAC professionals.


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Uponor1

New Options Allow for Faster, More Accurate PEX Tubing Installations

Manufacturers offer products that trim time, improve accuracy
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 30, 2017
Since its arrival in the U.S., crosslinked polyethylene PEX) tubing has taken the hydronics industry by storm. That is primarily due to its reputation as being a durable, flexible, and, some might even say, more affordable option for radiant heating and snowmelt applications.
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Ron Ford

Summer Brings Sizzling Results

High temperatures, recovering economy boost contracting sales nationwide
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 9, 2017
Sales of cooling equipment increased this summer, according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), whose combined June and July 2017 reports showed that U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps were up about 5.7 percent compared to units shipped during the same time frame in 2016.
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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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cooling tower cleaning

Keeping Cooling Towers Clear of Legionella

US CDC report shows an increase in Legionnaires’ disease
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 21, 2017
The CDC study screened 196 cooling towers around the U.S. and found Legionella DNA (indicating the bacteria were there, live or dead, at some point) in 164 of the towers sampled and live Legionella bacteria in 79 of them.
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prefabricated components

New Technologies, Consumer Demand Drive Data Center Growth

Cutting-edge equipment and approaches emphasize speed, energy efficiency, and cost savings
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 14, 2017
Regardless of the type, data centers are being designed with innovative techniques that speed up deployment while increasing energy efficiency.
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Phoenix data center Roof

Data Center Managers Strive to Conserve Resources, Energy

New solutions reduce power, water, and refrigerant use
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 14, 2017
Data center designers and managers who are looking for ways to reduce water usage and energy costs often find that traditional cooling technologies are not the answer.
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4-inch Purafilter

Ensuring Proper Air Quality, Moisture Levels in Data Centers

Contaminants and humidity can damage sensitive equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 14, 2017
Since the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive was passed more than 10 years ago by the European Union (with many countries passing their own versions of the law), IAQ in data centers has become a major issue.
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Joe Kokinda Professional HVAC/R Services Inc.

HVACR Industry: Kid Tested, Parent Approved

Industry veterans encourage kids to follow in their footsteps
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 7, 2017
The late, great D. Brian Baker, president of Custom Vac Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and a frequent contributor to The NEWS, once said the labor shortage in the HVAC industry could be attributed, at least in part, to families having fewer children these days.
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