Fuel Oil News articles from February 2005

Fuel Oil News archives from February 2005

NAOHSM sets second oil heat cares benefit.(Dateline)(National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers)
February 1, 2005... The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers has announced the dates and location for its second set of educational seminars to benefit NAOHSM's "Oil Heat Cares" charitable endeavors program. The event will be hosted by the New...

Big Blue can make installations easier.(Dateline)
February 1, 2005... Cold weather has arrived and your techs are scrambling. One crew calls in with a problem. The 275-pound fuel oil tank you sent them to install is stuck halfway down the homeowner's staircase. The customer is nervous and annoyed about you...

Viessmann USA earns sharp certification.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Viessmann Manufacturing Company (U.S.) Inc. is now one of only 37 companies from the New England area to have received the Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program certification. SHARP certification is awarded by the Department of...

Onset data logger wins magazine award.(Dateline)
February 1, 2005... In January, Onset Computer Corporation announced that its HOBO U12 Thermocouple data logger had been chosen as the top Test & Measurement product in EE Times magazine's "Ultimate Products" awards program. The quarterly program highlights...

Schildwachter & Sons offering home biofuel.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Fred M. Schildwachter & Sons, a family-owned retail and wholesale fuel oil and diesel terminal in the Bronx, N.Y., has announced that it will begin offering biofuel, a home-heating oil product composed of 20 percent domestically grown soybean...

Calendar of events.(Dateline)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... February 7-9, 2005 International Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigeration Expo. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. Info: (203) 221-9232 or www.ahrexpo.com. February 22-24 Western Petroleum Marketers Association...

MABANAFT opens shop in New England market.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... As part of its international expansion strategy, MABANAFT GmbH & Co. KG, based in Hamburg, Germany, has established a subsidiary in Connecticut, MABANAFT Inc. In business for over 50 years, MABANAFT is an independent oil importer and...

NTEA'S Carney honored as 2004 trendsetter.(Dateline)(National Truck Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Jim Carney, executive director of the National Truck Equipment Association, has been recognized by Public Works magazine as a 2004 Trendsetter. This inaugural list of 50 trendsetters honors individuals and groups who have affected the public...

Wheel-safety devices available for testing.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... "Do you have any idea what happens when a racing vehicle, going over 180 miles per hour, loses air in just one tire," Greg Peach, inventor of the Peach Safety Tire Valve, asked four years ago. Three years later, Peach received U.S. Patent...

A worthy cause.(Editor's Note)(oil companies donations)(Editorial)
February 1, 2005... Unfortunately, all too often the only time people from diverse cultures and backgrounds are brought together is when they are rallying around a common cause. Even more often, that cause is often preceded by a disaster, either natural or...

Star Gas Partners completes propane sale and refinancing.(News And Trends)
February 1, 2005... On Dec. 17, Star Gas Partners, L.P., Stamford, Conn., announced the completion of the sale of its propane business and the execution of a new revolving credit facility for its heating-oil segment. The partnership believes that its recent...

NORA 2005 heating-oil assessment suspended.(News And Trends)(National Oilheat Research Alliance)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Since the 108th Congress failed to enact comprehensive energy legislation in 2004, the NORA assessmnt for heating oil was suspended on Feb. 6 at midnight. This suspension was built into the program when NORA enabling legislation was created in...

HVAC excellence accredits 14 programs.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... In December, HVAC Excellence announced that it had granted national accreditation to 14 more HVACR programs following an intense on-site evaluation of their programs. The programs to earn accreditation are Louisiana Technical College,...

NAOHSM expands scope of education committee.(News And Trends)(National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers is expanding its Education Committee. David Bessette, NAOHSM president, has announced that Matt Spink and Ralph Adams will serve as co-chairmen of the committee. Spink is currently...

ASQ offering courses for service industry.(News And Trends)(American Society for Quality)
February 1, 2005... The American Society for Quality is offering three new courses specifically focused to meet the needs of the service-industry professional: "Quality Methods for the Service Industry," "The Case for Quality: Taking It to Management" and "Best...

NTEA publishes annual truck buyer's guide.(News And Trends)(National Truck Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Nearly 1,600 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories are featured in the National Truck Equipment Association 2005 Membership Roster & Product...

ITT division appoints new sales rep firms.(News And Trends)(Engineered Equipment & Systems Company)(Clary Division of James M. Pleasants Company)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... ITT Industries has announced the appointment of two sales representatives for its Fluid Handling Division products in southern Nevada and northern Georgia/southeastern Tennessee. Engineered Equipment N Systems Company is FHD's newest sales...

Kenworth Paper assists in power-train selections.(News And Trends)(Kenworth White Paper on Powertrain Spec'ing)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The new Kenworth White Paper on Powertrain Spec'ing provides information to assist fleets and owner operators make important decisions involving power-train selections for Class 8 trucks. "The Kenworth White Paper on Powertrain Spec'ing was...

Prifti motors new Autocar affiliate.(Autocar)(Prifti Motors Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Autocar of North America, a world leader in the manufacture of Class 8 truck chassis, has announced that Prifti motors of Southwick, Mass., will be handling its product line and offering complete parts and service for their commercial truck...

Blackhawk Environmental launches new web site.(Autocar)(www.blackhawkco.com)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Blackhawk Environmental Company has announced the relaunch of www.blackhawkco.com. The redesigned site showcases Blackhawk pumps used in hazardous and potentially hazardous landfill, groundwater remediation, petrochemical, refinery and...

NEFI made mark in '04.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... In the past year, NEFI has made numerous strides and achieved tremendous results on behalf of its members. Narrowing down this list of achievements is no small feat. If one could point to nine such accomplishments, especially ones that would...

From disaster, inspiration: Boiler Mishap 40 years ago led to the creation of hydrolevel company.(Milestones)
February 1, 2005... On Oct. 2, 1962, a boiler explosion claimed the lives of 21 people at a New York Telephone building in Manhattan. The disaster, caused by an undetected low-water condition, forever changed the way all steam boilers, from that point, were...

Scotch Marine Boiler a 68-year success story.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Dynatherm's three-pass Scotch Marine Design Boiler has, for the past 68 years, been an American leader in fuel savings and has earned proven longevity in design and materials used. Unique to the Scotch Marine is the use of cast-iron front and...

McDonnell & Miller offers universal wire harness.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The McDonnell & Miller Universal Wire Harness, UWH-RB-24, simplifies installation of the GuardDog RB-24 low-water cut-off for residential hot-water boilers. It is meant to be used on sealed-combustion boilers that use integrated burner controls...

Radiant Mixing Block puts four operations in one.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The patent-pending Taco Radiant Mixing Block combines a variable-speed injection mixing control, injection circulator, system circulator and air elimination into a single unit. The Radiant Mixing Block can be set up as an outdoor reset control,...

iSeries Mixing Valves provide boiler protection.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Taco's iSeries Mixing Valves provide precise, cost-effective temperature control for heating systems. Available in two-way mixing or three-way injection configurations, iSeries valves provide either outdoor reset control or fixed-water supply...

Wayne Combustion Systems Lexus II cast-iron boilers.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Wayne Combustion Systems has introduced a new line of high-efficiency cast-iron boilers. The Lexus II oil-fired boilers are available in both water and steam models. All boilers are factory-tested and the jackets are constructed of insulated...

Wayne Combustion Systems triple limit boiler controls.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Wayne Combustion Systems has introduced the Hydronix Triple Limit Boiler Control. This electronic temperature control has been designed to offer quality, enhanced safety and advanced features in a familiar, industry-standard configuration. The...

HeatManager updated with version 2.5.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Beckett HeatManager 2.5 is a microprocessor-controlled fuel economizer for light commercial boiler heating systems. It automatically adjusts average boiler water temperature or steam pressure to match system heat load. It is guaranteed to...

Hydrolevel expands CycleGard offering.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Hydrolevel Company has expanded its line of CycleGard low-water cut-offs for low-pressure steam boilers. CycleGard cut-offs interrupt the burner circuit periodically to perform an intermittent level test. During this test, the water level...

Viessmann heating at an affordable price.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The new Vitorond 100 residential oil-fired boiler offers Viessmann quality and performance in an affordable package. The Vitorond 100 features a triple-pass cast-iron heat exchanger, easy room thermostat connection and Beckett burner...

Hydrolevel releases new product catalog.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Hydrolevel's latest 16-page catalog features its new Model 1100 Series "mini" low-water cut-offs, new commercial VXTC steam boiler water feeder, 270 High Water Limit and new bronze-body water meter. The catalog covers the entire Hydrolevel line...

Tjernlund CPC-3 control provides a perfect draft.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The new, patented CPC-3 control from Tjernlund Products regulates fan speed for perfect draft and/or combustion air for true energy savings and optimum efficiencies. It eliminate large combustion air louvers, multiple vents, unsightly stacks...

Hydronic system cleaner from Rhomar Water Mgmt.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Rhomar Water Management's hydronic system cleaner and treatment were formulated for that purpose. It is safe to the environment, safe to all system metals and tubing, and has multi-level system protection for better efficiency. Also, Hydro-Solv...

Bell & Gossett creates valve installation kit.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Bell & Gossett has introduced new Valve Installation Kits that improve HVAC system operating performance, as well as save time for engineers and installers in the field. Sixteen standard Valve Installation Kits provide hundreds of installation...

Parker Fluid Control offers 24/7 catalog.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Parker Fluid Control Division is offering a new 24/7 catalog, including information on Skinner and Gold Ring solenoid valves. Every product in the catalog is available for shipment within 24 to 48 hours of orders placed from Monday through...

Optical Air Eliminator from Liquid Controls.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Liquid Controls has introduced a new Optical Air Eliminator. The Optical Air Eliminator is an air-eliminating system designed for use in refined petroleum product applications. It requires the use of a solenoid-operated valve and the...

Armstrong DPM measures pressure drop or gain.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Armstrong Pumps has created a digital differential manometer for hydronic applications. The Differential Pressure Manometer is a digital instrument used to measure the pressure drop or gain across hydronic system components. The Armstrong DPM...

Liquid Controls E-7 presetting valve.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Liquid Controls has introduced the E-7 electronic two-stage presetting valve. Features include two-stage valve closure, mechanical interchangeability with the V-7 mechanical valve, versatile mounting capability in 90-degree rotational...

Limited warranty on PowerStor water heaters.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... PowerStor Series single-wall and stainless-steel indirect water heaters are universal mates for a boiler. They provide hot water and are built for years of reliable service, efficient operation and high hot-water deliverability. Both feature a...

KEK cleans, maintains steam heating systems.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Since 1937, plumbing and heating contractors have used KEK, manufactured by Kenite Laboratory Corporation, to clean and maintain the heating efficiency of steam and hot-water heating systems. KEK Boiler Cleaner and Steam Conditioner has been...

Watts introduces series IPF flanges.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Watts Regulator Company has introduced the new Series IPF Isolation Pump Flanges. The Series IPF is available in sizes half inch to 2-inch with threaded end connections and half-inch to 1-1/2-inch with sweat end connections. Watts Series IPF...

Peerless WV-DV direct-vent boiler.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The Series WV-DV direct-vent, oil-fired boiler from Peerless Boilers is for residential hot-water systems. This boiler is ideal for simple installations where a chimney is not available or where the existing chimney is no longer safe to use....

Complete line of Spirotherm eliminators.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Spirotherm manufactures air eliminators for separation and venting of air in light commercial and residential hydronic installations. A patented coalescing medium removes up to 100 percent of system air, reducing the risk of corrosion. The...

TPI thermostat delivers accurate water temperature.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Vaughn Manufacturing Corporation has introduced TPI, the first intelligent immersion thermostat for indirect water heaters. TPI uses microprocessor technology to solve the overheating problem inherent in all indirect heaters. TPI controls the...

Vaughn Mfg. Updates top performer indirects.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Vaughn Manufacturing Corporation has announced several advances in its Top Performer indirect water heater. It features a new O-ring gasket design installed at the factory, all connections on top, T&P provided with the tank, a patent-pending...

Taco unveils 4900 series hydronic system scrubbers.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Taco, Inc. has introduced a scrubber system separator that removes air and dirt in hydronic systems. The new Taco 4900 Series scrubber saves money and energy, and reduces equipment wear by clearing system components, pipes, pumps and associated...

Uponor Wirsbo offers proPANEL for radiant.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The proPANEL series takes the guesswork out of boiler-room piping. The proPANEL series is built around the functions and capabilities of the Wirsbo pro Series controls. Essentially, the Wirsbo proPANEL is a mechanical room in a box. Because...

Triangle tube offers Maxi-Flo heat exchangers.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Stainless-steel pool and spa heaters from Triangle Tube/Phase III, the Maxi-Flo pool heater is a uniquely designed, highly efficient heat exchanger that operates off of an existing oil-fired boiler. They are compact in size, lightweight and...

Firelake's line of waste-oil boilers.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Firelake Manufacturing, LLC, offers a full line of boilers that use waste oil and other petroleum-based lubricants as a fuel source, saving thousands of dollars in energy costs and eliminating "cradle-to-grave" from the EPA. Boilers are...

Crown boiler introduces the ODV boiler line.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... New from Crown Boiler is the Freeport-ODV series of "Direct Vent" sealed combustion oil boilers. They feature the 3-Pass Cast Iron "Scotch Marine" heat exchanger of the "CT" series. Standard features include a positive pressure burner, a unique...

Central Boiler releases dual fuel furnace option.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Central Boiler has developed a Dual Fuel option, which can be ordered on the Classic outdoor wood furnace. The Dual Fuel option operates using the economical choice of wood and/or the convenience of fuel oil, propane or natural gas. ...

Lectro-Truck system eases boiler transport.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Innovative Moving System's Lectro-Truck stair-climbing system is capable of moving boilers and water heaters up and down steps, and onto and off of trucks and trailers. This hand truck enables one or two users to be able to move 1,500 pounds...

Precision boilers offers various boiler systems.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Precision Boilers manufactures commercial, oil-fired or combination gas/oil-fired hydronic boilers from 9.5 bhp to 2,000 bhp. The units are constructed in accordance with ASME pressure-vessel requirements and registered with the National Board....

McDonnell & Miller low-water cut-off.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The McDonnell & Miller Series 150E is a low-water cut-off, pump controller and alarm actuator for boilers, tanks and vessels for commercial and industrial hot water and steam boilers. It features adjustable 60-second burner-off time delays and...

Comfort-Aire's air handlers offer varied installation.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Comfort-Aire's line of hydronic air handlers includes the industry's largest array of standard features. Installation can be vertical, horizontal or downflow (with conversion kit). A line voltage terminal block and low-voltage terminal strip...

Tjernlund offers improved Sideshot vent system.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Tjernlund, Inc., has introduced an improved SideShot SideWall vent system that includes new UC1 Universal Control. LED status indicators simplify installation and service. It includes adjustable pre/post-purge and prover status monitoring for...

Honeywell water controls unveils SparcoZone2 system.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Honeywell Water Controls has introduced the only multiple zone valve that is preassembled, pre-wired, ready to connect and made in the United States. The Honeywell Water Controls SparcoZone2 hydronic zoning control system is an electronically...

TSI Combustion Analyzer efficiently tunes burners.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The Model CA-6120 CA-CALC Combustion Analyzer from TSI is an easy-to-use, practical tool for tuning burners for safe, efficient operation. With its seven factory preset fuels and one user-defined fuel, the analyzer provides accurate CO...

Buderus Quick-Fit System aids boiler installations.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Designed to pipe any boiler installation quickly and easily, the Quick-Fit System consists of three packaged modules and options. The Quick-Mix Mixing Station is perfect for use with low-temperature radiant floor heating, while the Quick-Pump...

RAUPANEL system has easy installation.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... REHAU has announced the introduction of its RAUPANEL system for radiant heating. Ideal for retrofit and new construction applications, the RAUPANEL system is lightweight, efficient and easy to install. Consisting of REHAU's 3/8-inch RAUPEX...

DiaNorm Panel Radiators.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... German made DiaNorm Panel Radiators are available in heights up to 36 inches and lengths up to 10 feet. All radiators have bottom connectors and built in Oventrop thermostatic flowsetter valves and can be installed with copper or PEX tubing....

Safgard 1100 LWCO for gas boilers.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The Safgard 1100 combines Hydrolevel's over 35 years of electronic boiler control experience with today's advanced microchip technology. The result is the smallest, easiest to install low-water cut-off available. The Safgard 1100 features a...

MZ gas boilers.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The Monitor MZ line of 95 percent AFUE boilers is a 20-year success story that can reduce fuel bills by 30 percent to 50 percent, and supply endless hot water. Natural gas or L.P. Perfect for all types of heating: baseboard, radiators, radiant...

Hago introduces new "Universal W" nozzle.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Hago has resolved a quandary that's faced by service technicians and has stumped many a service manager, as well. Namely, what nozzle can you use when the nozzle you install "by the book" does not provide the desired results. Hago has answered...

Elite steam humidifier launched by GeneralAire.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... GeneralAire recently launched its newest product to improve indoor air quality, the Elite Steam Humidifier. This clean-steam humidifier is the perfect solution homes without furnaces, homes with minimal duct work or homes without adequate...

Carlin expands EZ-Temp temperature control line.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Designed to provide limit control, Carlin's new EZ-Temp 90000 Microprocessor Temperature Control incorporates popular features like a safety monitoring circuit, reset protection and color-coded wiring. The control also has diagnostic LED lights...

Quietside boilers available in U.S.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Quietside Corporation markets Quietside boilers and Samsung mini-split heat pumps in the United States and Canada. The QX Series Oil Boiler is Energy Star approved. The QX Series is a combination boiler/water heater delivering capacities from...

Newmac boiler meets many heating needs.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The Newmac NBR boiler series has a firing range of 90,000 to 179,000 Btuh. The design uses a three-pass wetback configuration with 12 two-inch boiler tubes for maximum A.F.U.E. efficiency. The service door comes with flexible oil hose and cable...

Monitor boiler has high-level performance.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... The FCX boiler comprises a steel boiler shell linked to a special stainless-steel condenser, and has a burner with integral line heater, all contained in a highly aesthetic cabinet. High levels of combustion and performance are achieved and...

Hamco sludge isolators cure oil contamination.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... Hamco Tank Systems has introduced a line of stainless-steel sludge isolators, available in two sizes: SWI 5 and SWI 20. These sludge isolators remove the unwanted from the wanted in any type of liquid. HAMCO TANK SYSTEMS Reader Service...

Heavy-duty, high-foaming condenser coil cleaner.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... RectorSeal has announced the addition of Aluminate Heavy Duty Condenser Coil Cleaner to its line of HVAC products. Aluminate is a nonacid, high-foaming cleaner and brightener for use on finned, air-cooled condenser coils. With its high-foaming...

ECR International releases new boiler.(Roundup: a selection of "wet heat" products for indoor comfort)
February 1, 2005... ECR International has announced the release of the new Empire Steam II boiler. The oil-fired steam boiler delivers high efficiency, reliability and ease of maintenance for homes requiring oil-fired heat. A smart design combined with quality...

Work Truck Show 2005: Expo to run currently with NTEA's 41st convention.
February 1, 2005... The Work Truck Show 2005, in conjunction with the Annual National Truck Equipment Association Convention, has been scheduled for March 2-4 at the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome in Indianapolis. It is the only business-to-business event...

A setup wakeup: an oil burner can be set up in a variety of ways, as long as it's done correctly.
February 1, 2005... I have been writing articles on heating for over l0 years now and I have tried to impart what I have learned to others. This subject keeps coming up all the time so I thought, what the heck, let's do it again. It still amazes me that a lot...

At your service: how to avoid the common irritating habits that drive customers away.
February 1, 2005... Have you wondered why the most irritated people in the world always call you? Actually, it could have less to do with you than it does with the kind of contracting business you're in. (Plus, there's actually good news in the call which we'll...

Cleaning the air.(Service)
February 1, 2005... By the time this article reaches the readers, one of the most important requirements of maintaining a heating system will have been completed. It is tuning up the system. This means doing the brushing and vacuuming, checking the filters and...