Snips articles from March 2002

Snips archives from March 2002

Terrorism, economy fuel: busy ASHRAE Winter Meeting agenda.
March 1, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Extraordinary incidents, caused by war, terrorism, accident or natural disaster, focus attention on such basic, immediate, human needs as survival and safety and longer-term needs such as water, food and shelter. ...

Convention crowd to grow with new center. (Las Vegas).(Pahor Air Conditioning's project)
March 1, 2002... LAS VEGAS -- This is a city known for ambitious projects, and the latest addition to its Convention Center is no exception. At over a million (1.2) square feet, a recent $150 million expansion puts this city right up there with the biggest...

Manufacturers continue to refine, improve tools. (Tools).(testing and measuring)
March 1, 2002... Since hand tools have been around in one form another for thousands of years, you might think new developments are fairly rare. Here then are some of the latest in tools and test instruments. Also be sure to check out this month's New...

Sipiral Duct report: New officers, economic forecast.(Spiral Duct Manufacturing Association)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- SPIDA, the Spiral Duct Manufacturing Association, has a new president. It is Bill Stout Jr., Eastern Sheet Metal, Cincinnati, Ohio. Last year's president, Lars Nilsson, Lindab Inc., Stamford, Conn., said in his final...

Machine fabrication of straight duct modules - shiplap method. (Tech Tips).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... (Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association's Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards, Fourth Edition, 2001.) Machine fabrication is fast, accurate, repeatable, and usually...

Quiet fabric duct saves weight, installation cost for manufacturer. (Applications).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MILLFORD, Mass. - How does an engineer introduce 390 tons of air conditioning into an hvac retrofit of a former manufacturing plant with a roof that's already at its load-bearing capacity? That was the, strange hand dealt to consulting...

Use of outside air makes flavor labs odor-free. (Applications).(Givaudan flavor testing lab)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Pure, odorless air is something we all seek, but at a flavor testing laboratory it's a necessity. The hvac system in Swiss-based Givaudan's East Hanover, N.J. required 100% outside air free of odors and particulate. It also had to be...

York returns to boost Olympic Games. (Applications).(York International to handle Salt Lake refrigeration and snowmaking systems)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... SALT LAKE CITY -- York International has designed, manufactured and installed most of the critical refrigeration and snowmaking systems for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games here. Since 1960, York has provided such equipment and today is the...

ACCA struggles with contractors' new membership process. (Association News).(Air conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ARLINGTON, VA- The concept of "one membership" is a painful process for the Air conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), which held its 34th annual convention in Kissimmee, Fla., February 27-March 1. The problem: some members of the national...

Increase in all sectors reported by HRAI. (Association News).(Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) of Canada's Annual Statistics Forecast for the year 2002 indicates that hvac shipments will show a small increase over year 2001. Residential air conditioning shipments increase...

ARI reports factory shipments up 1%. (Association News).(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) reported combined U.S. factory shipments of 333,414 central air-conditioners and air-source heat pumps for November 2001 were up 1% compared to shipments from the same month last year. Heat...

Lennox closes Canadian factory. (Supplier News).(Lennox International Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Lennox International Inc. announced in December that its manufacturing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, would close in early 2002. Lennox will continue to operate a hearth products manufacturing facility in Quebec. The Quebec plant was...

Empire to show new beader at CMX. (Supplier News).(Empire Machinery & Tools Ltd at Canadian Mechanicals Exposition)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Empire Machinery & Tools Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, will introduce a new machine at the Canadian Mechanicals Exposition (EXPO) March 21-23 in Toronto. "The General" is a 5-ft. 16 ga. duct header made in Canada. Rolls are...

Program rewards insulation buyers. (Supplier News).(CertainTeed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... CertainTeed has launched a program which rewards hvac insulation distributor sales people and their contractor customers for purchases of company products. With the purchase of qualifying CertainTeed hvac/mechanical insulation, distributor...

Master Ventilation debuts. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... Master Ventilation Products Inc. is a newly formed company offering products for the ventilation industry, including inline tube fans, compact single inlet blowers, axial wall exhausters and air circulators. The company has a joint relationship...

Contractor 'in the zone' over name dispute with car parts store. (Contractor News).(ClimateZone sued by AutoZone)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- John Bragorgos, owner of ClimateZone Air Conditioning & Heating here in Memphis, figures most people should know the difference between furnaces, air conditioners and auto parts. That's why he was surprised when the auto...

Compressor seminar. (Contractor News).
March 1, 2002... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) will offer service techs a special two-day seminar, "Centrifugal compressors: teardown and familiarization" on April 20-21 at the Quality Hotel and Conference Center in Toledo, Ohio. Wayne...

Contractors meet for AirTime 500 Expo. (Contractor News).
March 1, 2002... NEW ORLEANS -- More than 440 people representing hvac businesses from across the United States convened at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Convention Center for four days of intensive training and management expertise. All are members of AirTime...

The top 10 ways to prevent major screwups on the jobsite. (Meetings & Conventions).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... (Architectural sheet metal contractors know well the pressures faced on today's job sites. Avoiding some of the major hazards was the subject of a forum at SMACNA's October convention in Boca Raton, Fla. Moderators included Richard Hayes and...

People.
March 1, 2002... Darryl DeAngelis has been named national sales manager for Mesteic Inc.'s SpacePak and Koldwave. He has been employed at Mestek Inc. since 1999, most recently as a design project engineer. Marion Pye has been appointed general manager of...

Obituaries.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Miles Abel, 92, in December Mr. Abel, of Lincolnshire, Ill., was president and treasurer of Aluminum Mills Inc. and held executive positions with Alumicast, Christiansen Corp., Magnesium Co. of America, Peerless of America Inc. and Kritzer...

Facing the challenges of business ownership succession. (Business Management).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... (Second of two parts.) (Editor's note: Most business owners know that they should plan for ownership succession, but can never find the time to do so. Busy with chasing new customers, offering promotions, cutting costs, and fighting...

To succeed in sales, you must believe in your products... and yourself.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Selling is the art of persuasion. Selling requires that you believe in what you say and do to be truly effective. Can you sell without believing in the products or services? The answer is yes, but it's a lie and your ability to sell...

One person's junk: Targeting your customers through direct advertising. (Contractor Cents).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Part III During the last couple months that I have been writing about direct mail issues, I've gotten a lot of email saying direct mail may not be the best to advertise and that different media are better for the contractor. I've also...

i-Net Buzz: A monthly column on the Internet and E-Commerce.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Johnstone Supply Inc., a leading distributor of parts and products for the hvacr and appliance repair industries, now offers ordering and local store support online at www.johnstonesupply.com. Company officials say that unlike many web sites,...

Tax law changes create f-l-e-x-i-b-i-l-i-t-y in retirement plans.
March 1, 2002... Part II of II parts In Part I of this series we looked at the new tax law, retirement programs and how much cash individuals may contribute to different retirement plans. In this part, we look into the future when individuals plan to...

Smokers' rights cloud ASHRAE IAQ debate.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. -- Smoking was a hot topic at this year's winter meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). A seminar and forum were held Jan. 13 on whether ASHRAE needs to...

Selling comfort in turbulent times.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... LAS VEGAS -- Selling comfort in turbulent times was the subject of a talk by consultant Steve Howard at NHRAW's 55th annual convention here in December. Selling comfort is something every hvac contractor can relate to, and "turbulent times" is...

The Comfort Zone, Comfortmaker's newsletter. (Regional News - Arizona).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Ray Spreitzer and R&D Refrigeration, Phoenix, were featured in an article in the December issue of The Comfort Zone, Comfortmaker's newsletter. He was quoted on the importance of looking professional while on the job, and attributed it to the...

The Colorado Roofing Association. (Regional News - Colorado).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Colorado Roofing Association held a board meeting February 7 and has another scheduled for March 7 and April 4. The annual table top trade show takes place April 5, with a membership luncheon meeting set for April 26.

The Florida Roofing. (Regional News - Florida).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Florida Roofing, Sheet metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (FRSA) will hold its 80th annual convention and trade show at the Gaylord Palms Resort (formerly the Opryland Hotel) in Kissimmee. It will be held July 17-20.

Busby's Heating and Air Conditioining. (Regional News - Georgia).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Busby's Heating and Air Conditioining, August, was named one of the top dealers in a national quality survey conducted by the Trane Company. A family owned business founded in 1945, the dealership has always had a heavy emphasis on customer...

Northern Illinois ACCA. (Regional News - Illinois).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Northern Illinois ACCA held its regular monthly meeting January 16 in Broadview. NIACCA urges hvac contractors who have heard complaints about how customers were mistreated by the utilities and their hvac affiliates to direct their complaints...

The Indiana Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors. (Regional News - Indiana).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Indiana Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors held its annual trade show in February at the indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Bryant dealer Bill Bassett, Ten Brook Heating & Cooling in Kokomo, was the subject of...

The Bluegrass State Association and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES). (Regional News - Kentucky).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Bluegrass State Association and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) hold a seminar on electrical troubleshooting April 6 at the Holiday Inn in Lexington. Geared toward service techs at all levels, the seminar will be led by...

SMACNA's Metropolitan Detroit chapter. (Regional News - Michigan).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... SMACNA's Metropolitan Detroit chapter held its annual business meeting and program January 16 at the Detroit Athletic Club. Apprentices from SMWIA Local 80 will compete in the Regional Apprentice Contest March 13-16 in Detroit. A banquet...

John McCarthy of McCarthy-Hotentot-Siebler Heating & AC Services. (Regional News - Nebraska).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... John McCarthy of McCarthy-Hotentot-Siebler Heating & AC Services, Omaha, was featured in the Dealer Access newsletter for Arcoaire products in December. He emphasized the importance of being able to offer all of his customers an ICP financing...

The North/East Roofing Contractors Association. (Regional News - New Jersey).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The North/East Roofing Contractors Association will hold its 76th annual convention and trade show in Atlantic City March 11-14 at the Taj Mahal Casino and Resort. Visit www.nerca.org for more information. North Jersey ACCA welcomes the...

Hydronic radiant heating. (Regional News - New York).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America meeting)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Hydronic radiant heating was the subject of a seminar held in January in Syosset sponsored by Greater New York ACCA with Dan Holohan as guest speaker. New members include Slomins Inc., Hicksville, and Kelair Inc., Port Chester.

"The Anatomy of an Embezzlement". (Regional News - Ohio).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... "The Anatomy of an Embezzlement" was the subject of an interesting talk by Harold Squire at the Central Ohio ACCA meeting for January. The Hall of Honor was held February 23. An indoor air quality seminar was held at the Habegger Corporation,...

Western Pa. ACCA. (Regional News - Pennsylvania).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Western Pa. ACCA held a meeting in January on "Anthrax and Bio-Terrorism" with Dr. Bruce Dixon, director of the Allegheny County Health Department as guest speaker. A technical training seminar was held in Pittsburgh in conjunction with...

Homeowners Jean and Jacky Stephens of Nashville were featured in a segment of the public television show American Architectural Review on their choice of a new Tempstar SmartComfort VS90 gas furnace. (Regional News - Tennessee).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Homeowners Jean and Jacky Stephens of Nashville were featured in a segment of the public television show American Architectural Review on their choice of a new Tempstar SmartComfort VS90 gas furnace, along with several other home improvements...

Scott Wang and his Freedom Heating & Cooling company. (Regional News - Wisconsin).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Scott Wang and his Freedom Heating & Cooling company in Thorp were featured in a recent issue of The Comfort Zone, Comfortmaker's newsletter. He talked about his satisfaction with the new 40-in. 90% furnaces and how the lower profile fit well...

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI). (Regional News - Canada).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) recently announced establishment of an HVACR Training Equipment Registry to assist accredited training providers with starting up, expanding or updating technical...

Control system literature. (Books, Software & Lit.).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... AMS Controls Inc. makes a large line of production control systems software for roll formers, tube formers and other related machinery. The company offers PC-based programs to link the shop floor to the office. Every inch of material used and...

Copper applications. (Books, Software & Lit.).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Copper Development Association (CDA) has an "Application Data Sheet" on how to apply statuary and patina finishes in copper, brass and bronze. The detailed sheet includes in-depth information on prepping the metal surface, cleaning the...

Duct spec sheet. (Books, Software & Lit.).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... CertainTeed Corp. has a two-page specification sheet about its Duct Wrap Insulation available in CSI format. CertainTeed Duct Wrap Insulation is blanket type fiberglass insulation for hvac ductwork. The spec sheet lists features, uses,...

Equipment box. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... This Illinois company has just released an equipment lock box. Made of durable 14-ga. Galvalume steel with a double padlock, it is ideal for on the job storage. With the available optional wheels, it's also easily portable. Mounting bolts and...

Duct hanger. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The patented "Rabbit Bracket" from this Iowa company is a duct hanger, which can save hours per job, according to company officials. Made of 18 ga. galvanized steel, it reduces the effort necessary to effectively suspend rectangular ductwork...

Inspection device. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The X2 eXchanger eXaminer allows hvac technicians to easily perform visual inspections of hard-to-reach parts of heat exchangers. An infrared light source in the flexible wand illuminates the inside of the exchanger, allowing techs to see any...

Mounting Angle. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The makers of the FAST Angle say it can cut installation time by half and provide savings up to $50 per damper. Flexible, it allows installation before the application of sheet rock, eliminating the need to get to the other side of an...

Cordless saw. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... This Wisconsin company recently introduced "The Hatchet," a compact, cordless reciprocating saw and part of the company's Sawzall line. With a six position pivoting handle and less than a 13-in. length, it allows have technicians or any users...

Filter indicator. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... This Michigan company's G-99 air filter gauge indicates when it is time to replace filter media in forced air heating and cooling systems. It monitors filter media loading and provides a visual indication when the filter needs to be replaced....

Premium pliers. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Journeyman[TM] line of premium pliers was designed for trade professionals. The pliers offer contoured, cushioned handles, and a high quality, rugged grip with thumb rests. The pliers come in 13 different styles, including 9-in, side...

Vent seal. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Saf-T Vent EZ Seal was designed to make the installation of residential gas vents easier. It features a built-in high temperature gas and moisture seal and a patented ring and tab closure system. It requires no RTV sealant. It prevents...

Welder/generator. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The model GW4010 welder/generator from this Ohio-based company combines a 4,000-watt continuous generator with a 60- to 140-amp AC arc welder. The welder works on steel as thin as 18 ga. and up to 5/16-in, thick. A seven gallon capacity gas...

Fiber optic scope. (New Products).(Testo Inc)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... This New Jersey has introduced the TestoView, a lighted fiber optic visual inspection tool for use in hvac and industrial applications. Company officials say the TestoView is ideal for inaccessible areas. The unit comes in 18- and 36-in....

Gas furnace. (New Products).(Tempstar SmartComfort VS 90 from International Comfort Products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Tempstar SmartComfort VS 90 is a two-stage gas furnace that provides comfort and quiet operation in a compact design. The unit can be installed in upflow, down-flow, or horizontal left/ right configurations. It offers 92% AFUE efficiency...

New dampers. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... This company's commercial volume control dampers are designed for underfloor air distribution (UFAD). The company's VCD series of dampers utilize a variable-symmetrical- blade design and a low profile head and sill to maximize free area and...

Calendar.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MARCH February 27-March 2 The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) will hold its 2002 conference and exhibition at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Fla. A trade show, seminars and celebrity guest speakers such as...

Best developments for small business in '01? (Editor's Page).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Top 10 lists (or eight in this case) are always interesting and insightful, maybe even fun. I decided to pass along this "Best and Worst Developments for Small Businesses in 2001," along with a few editorial comments of my own. The Small...

In a list of top 10 security concerns. (They said it).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Terrorism 2002/1 2001/Not listed Security Magazine, January 2002 "... tracking consumer moods is crucial to knowing which way things are headed, economists say. 'Consumers are, at least in the short run, better forecasters of the way the...

Letters.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The product that I am looking for is under the heading of rollation tools. I believe there is a tool made for doing rollation. It has the ability of placing either 2 round templates, one round template and either a square or rectangular...