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Bob Reid

Bob Reid has 40 years of experience in ductwork fabrication, HVAC sales and design. He's a SNIPS Sheet Metal Icon and he works for Spiral Pipe of Texas in Business Development & Engineering.

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SPIDA Members

SPIDA is the Place for Innovators

Here are some of the many innovations that SPIDA members have been at the forefront of over the past 30 years.
Bob Reid Scott Witherow
February 9, 2023
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Not surprisingly, a lot of the innovation has been happening among Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association members.
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SPIDA

Does LEED Really Make Us ‘Green,’ or Are We Just Virtue Signaling?

Good ductwork is green, but LEED certification struggles to capture the true impact. Here’s how you can help change that.
Bob Reid
February 9, 2022
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LEED certification struggles to capture the true impact of energy conservation efforts.


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PROBLEMS

Drip Happens in Ductwork Systems

But what does that really mean? Bob Reid, Business Development and Engineering at Spiral Pipe of Texas - Eco Support Products, explains.
Bob Reid
March 9, 2021
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How to fix it condensation that occurs when the surface temperature of the duct falls below the dew point of the ambient air.


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COVID-19

Duct fabrication and installation could change again for coronavirus

Bob Reid, Spiral Pipe of Texas, on how the HVAC industry could change because of the global pandemic.
Bob Reid
March 20, 2020
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Today, all across the US, the world has changed again because of the coronavirus. 


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ASHRAE

Testing data for Spiral duct and flat-oval duct

If you make round and flat-oval duct, these two ASHRAE guides have the testing data you need.
Bob Reid
February 15, 2020
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I recently received a somewhat anxious call from a friend in the sheet metal industry. He won a nice duct order, but his submittals were being rejected because he needed to provide published performance data for his duct fittings. 


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SPIRAL DUCT

Essentials of duct supports

Where do you put them, how many do you need and what parts do you need to have.
Bob Reid
January 20, 2019
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Did you know that using spiral duct can reduce the number of duct supports you need, as well as reduce the structural size necessary?


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HOW TO

Five crucial tips for successful exposed ductwork installations

Many contractors overlook one simple task.
Bob Reid
Emell Derra Adolphus
November 23, 2018
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Managing design, fabrication, installation and expectations are all important factors in successful exposed ductwork installations. But many contractors overlook one simple task. 


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How to handle exposed ductwork projects

Here are some suggestions
Bob Reid
February 11, 2018
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I recently had a son graduate from college. To celebrate, my wife and I took a group out to a week-old new restaurant. 


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