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Overly Hautz Granted US Patent

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April 22, 2019
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Overly Hautz Co. announced that the U.S. Patent Office has issued US Patent 9,973,056, entitled “Motor Mounting Assembly and Method of Manufacture.”
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Three-Phase Power and Voltage Imbalances

A little electrical knowledge can go a long way in troubleshooting HVAC systems
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Bryan Orr
March 18, 2019
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In HVAC, we rarely need to have a deep understanding of electrical design. But there are a few cases where a little understanding can go a long way in identifying issues before they cause trouble, and that is the intent of this short article.
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Tiana Maclin, marketing specialist, Regal Beloit, demonstrates the Genteq Electrand Wand for the Ensite motor. - The ACHR News

Regal Beloit Highlights FER Compliance With New Products

Genteq Ensite motor recognized at innovation awards
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Nicole Krawcke
February 25, 2019
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Regal Beloit Corp. has become an expert in FER compliance by redesigning its products to meet the new standards, including the Genteq® Ensite® motor, DEC Star® blower assemblies, and a new electronically commutated motor (ECM) to provide FER compliance for entry-level fans. These products were on display at the 2019 AHR Expo.


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Danfoss VLT Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103. - ACHR News

HVAC Drives Technology Boosts Data and Safety

Wireless connectivity takes one step forward, so technicians can take two steps back
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Robert Beverly
February 25, 2019
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Location isn’t everything, but it helps. Just ask homeowners selling their property, or restaurant owners. In the HVAC world, it also rings true for some motors and drives and the professionals who work with them. That includes contractors, even if maybe not in the way that one would expect. Some current and next-gen drives will make location matter in a new way: Contractors can spend more time further away from the equipment itself.


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The AHRI 1210/1211 certification. Photo of a Schneider Electric pump system. - The ACHR News

Apples to Apples: AHRI Talks Motors and Drives Certification

AHRI Standard 1210/1211 plants seeds for better specifications and operation
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Robert Beverly
February 25, 2019
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For HVAC pros interested in motors and drives, Tuesday afternoon at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta featured a good chance to give the feet a rest and focus on the mind for a while. Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) presented a three-phase session called VFDs: Method of Laboratory Test and a Case Study.
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DOE Puts the FER in Furnaces

Good news for ECM motors: Furnace energy ratings could finally kick in this summer
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Robert Beverly
February 25, 2019
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When Independence Day rolls around this year, many manufacturing leaders will fire up the grill with a sigh of relief. Not only will they have the day off, but they will enjoy the first day of freedom from what has been five years of preparations for the first national efficiency standards for furnace fans.
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Hotel HVAC: Room to Improve

Facility Little Things Add Up! Help Hotels Manage Their Reservationsmanagers want seamless integration for smarter, more efficient operation
August 20, 2018
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Energy represents the single fastest-growing operating cost in the lodging industry, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Decisions on guest room equipment amplify by dozens or hundreds in a single property. The mechanical systems work on such a scale that any amount of waste can add up to a significant financial loss or missed opportunity while, on the other hand, minor savings in one area can accumulate to an appreciable gain.
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