Brad Zogg is vice president of Schebler Chimney Systems, Bettendorf, Iowa, a leading manufacturer of prefabricated stainless steel commercial and industrial chimney’s, heavy-wall engineered stacks, and food service grease ducts. The company also provides design engineering support. Zogg can be contacted at bzogg@schebler.com. For more information, visit www.scheblerchimney.com.

CPVC vs. Stainless Steel Venting Systems

Brad Zogg

February 7, 2011

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Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) first made its way into the world of venting systems in the residential market. Recently, CPVC has been used to vent Category IV high-efficiency boilers. While it can cost up to 20 percent less than stainless steel, those specifying venting systems should consider other differences that may impact boiler efficiency and present potential safety hazards.

On Demand Refrigerant Safety Classes A2L and A3 have a very low GWP, making them a strong, long-term solution for many HVACR applications. However, these refrigerants are classified as mildly flammable and highly flammable respectively. This flammability class raises safety and compliance concerns. This webinar will help you understand these classes, along with the opportunities these refrigerants can offer.

As the HVAC market continues to expand and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technologies continue to evolve, the demand for contractors with VRF expertise will only grow. This presentation provides thorough insight into the requirements, advantages and opportunities associated with specifying VRF systems and addresses the common misconceptions contractors may encounter in the field.

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