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Baltimore Aircoil Acquires Manufacturer Coil Design

October 2, 2023

Coil Design has supported Baltimore Aircoil's TrilliumSeries adiabatic products and also achieved impressive growth with its direct customers, a press release from BAC said.

Decarbonizing HVAC Systems: New Technology Tackles the Hidden Culprit of Oil-Fouling

Improve HVAC Efficiency and Extend Equipment Life

June 1, 2023

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While there is no single resolution to address the nationwide climate crisis or reduce a building’s carbon emissions, one company’s latest technology addresses a crucial yet often overlooked solution: The decarbonization of HVAC systems.

Proper Charge Is Critical for Microchannel Coils

Incorrect amount of refrigerant could reduce performance, efficiency, and reliability

Joanna R. Turpin

March 20, 2023

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Microchannel coils are lightweight, offer better heat transfer, and use less refrigerant than traditional fin-and-tube coils; however, care must be taken when charging, as even a few ounces could reduce a systems’ performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Why Aluminum Coils Are Being Repaired, Not Replaced

Supply chain issues and shorter warranties are leading HVACR contractors to make more repairs

Christen Foltz

February 28, 2023

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Copper was the mainstay in HVAC and refrigeration coils until 2011, when copper prices went through the roof. As manufacturers began testing alternatives, the industry settled on aluminum as a workable, less costly option.

Harris Products Group Offers Aluminum Brazing Training and Education at AHR Expo

It's becoming increasingly important to learn how to repair holes in aluminum coils.

February 3, 2023

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Harris is conducting educational presentations and giving participants the opportunity to use brazing to repair holes in aluminum coils.

Refrigeration OEM Revamps Brazing Operation

Delfield able to cut costs and save time, while keeping quality high

Aaron Storie

January 3, 2023

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Successful companies seem to always look for ways to improve operations. The Delfield Co. recently demonstrated this by taking an in-depth look at their brazing processes for refrigerant systems.

Modine Coatings Partners with Wright Sales

December 6, 2022

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Modine Coatings is partnering with Wright Sales to expand access to the GulfCoat Contractor Series product line and the Insitu Spray Applied Coating Services.

Reasons Why TXVs Overfeed Refrigerant

Proper TXV settings will keep refrigeration and air conditioning systems operating efficiently

John Tomczyk

July 27, 2022

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Making sure the TXV is metering the right amount of refrigerant into the evaporator and is not overfeeding the coil is one way technicians can help their customers’ refrigeration and air conditioning systems operate safely and more efficiently.