Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from February 2003

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from February 2003

Wight & Company (Bolingbrook, Ill.) has awarded Exelon Services Mechanical Group (Westchester, Ill.). (Contractors).(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Wight & Company (Bolingbrook, Ill.) has awarded Exelon Services Mechanical Group (Westchester, Ill.) a $5.8 million HVAC project as part of the construction of the new Bolingbrook High School building.

Golden Refrigerant. (Contractors).(registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Golden Refrigerant (Plymouth, Mich.), a refrigerant recovery and reclaim service, has been registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards.

Emerson Motor Company. (Manufacturers).(promotes Tim Albers to director of marketing for Industrial Solutions Division)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Emerson Motor Company (St. Louis) has promoted Tim Albers to director of marketing for the Industrial Solutions Division. Albers will oversee marketing and aftermarket inside sales for the division.

Some of the chillers and unitary products from Zamil Air Conditioners (Damman, Saudi Arabia) have received certification. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Some of the chillers and unitary products from Zamil Air Conditioners (Damman, Saudi Arabia) have received certification through the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (Arlington, Va.).

Bronz-Glow Technologies Inc. (St. Augustine, Fla.) has established Bronz-Glow Factory Field Services. (Manufacturers).(establishes Bronz-Glow Factory Field Services)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Bronz-Glow Technologies Inc. (St. Augustine, Fla.) has established Bronz-Glow Factory Field Services. This branch of the company offers field coating for the preservation of existing equipment. For more information, visit www.bronz-glow.com.

Alnor[R]. (Manufacturers).(website now has return material authorization system)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Alnor[R] (St. Paul, Minn.) has updated its Web site. According to the company, the site now includes an online return material authorization (RMA) system. For more information, visit www.alnor.com.

R-22: how much will be available this summer?
February 3, 2003... With much of the nation gripped in a deep freeze, HVACR contractors and technicians probably aren't consumed by the question of how much R-22 they will be able to get when things start heating up this summer. But for many of them, the question...

Training track.(Calendar)
February 3, 2003... February 12-14 Mold Boot Camp Enviro-Mold IAQ Services Las Vegas | 888-595-4393 February 17-20 HVAC Electrical Systems Troubleshooting International Service Leadership Milledgeville, Ga. | 706-485-8775 February 24-27 HVAC...

Misdiagnosis. (reader mail).(Letter to the Editor)
February 3, 2003... [Editor's note: This letter is in reference to the letter "Elevated Head Pressures," Jan. 20.] There seems to be some controversy on what will happen to the head pressure if you had a restricted liquid line. There is a very simple answer....

Laws of physics. (reader mail).(Letter to the Editor)
February 3, 2003... I am writing in response to Scott McClure's letter ["Elevated Head Pressures," Jan. 20] concerning John Tomczyk's article on the relationship between high-side restrictions and head pressure ["Diagnosing A Restricted Liquid Line Can Be...

Fitting eulogy. (reader mail).(Letter to the Editor)
February 3, 2003... I certainly enjoyed Barb Checket-Hanks' column on Jack Sweet ["Learn To Live And Laugh; Jack Sweet, 2002," Jan. 20]. When I read the headline, I immediately said out loud "Learn to live and laugh, and thus delay your epitaph." It was always fun...

Andover Controls Corporation. (Manufacturers).(SNMP management now available on facility management system)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Andover Controls Corporation (Andover, Mass.) announced that SNMP management is now available on its facility management system, Continuum[R]. SNMP is a protocol used by network managers to monitor and troubleshoot problems on computer...

Ruskin (Kansas City, Mo.) has changed the name of its sound control division to Ruskin Sound Control. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Ruskin (Kansas City, Mo.) has changed the name of its sound control division to Ruskin Sound Control. The division previously operated under the name Rink Sound Control.

Point L--Bulgaria Ltd. (Manufacturers).(bringing controllers to North America)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Point L--Bulgaria Ltd. (Sofia, Bulgaria) will begin to market a line of controllers in the United States and Canada designed for electric and pneumatic actuators. For more information, visit www.pointl-americas.com.

R.F. Fager Co. (Camp Hill, Pa.) has become a new distributor for Nordyne (O'Fallon, Mo.). (Distributors-Wholesalers).(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... R.F. Fager Co. (Camp Hill, Pa.) has become a new distributor for Nordyne (O'Fallon, Mo.). The company will distribute Nordyne's Gibson brand of HVAC products to dealers throughout central Pennsylvania.

Electrical Motor Repair Co. (Trenton, N.J.) has become a distributor for Emerson Motor Technologies (St. Louis). (Distributors-Wholesalers).(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Electrical Motor Repair Co. (Trenton, N.J.) has become a distributor for Emerson Motor Technologies (St. Louis). The shop offers a complete line of US Motors-brand motors, up to 200-hp fractional and integral motors.

Crescent Parts & Equipment Co. (St. Louis) will distribute products. (Distributors-Wholesalers).(American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Crescent Parts & Equipment Co. (St. Louis) will distribute products for American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning (Tyler, Texas).

ACR Group Inc. (Financial Results).(reports net loss)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * ACR Group Inc. (Houston) has reported a net loss of $108,000 or $0.01 per share for the quarter ending Nov. 30, 2002. This is a decline of 68 percent compared to a net loss of $336,000 or $0.03 per share for the same quarter in 2001. The...

The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES). (Associations).(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) will host the 2003 RSES Midwest Association Educational Conference March 13-15, 2003 at the Sheraton Overland Park in Overland Park, Kan. For more...

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (Quincy, Mass.). (Associations).(Robert Duval)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Robert Duval has been named New England regional manager for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (Quincy, Mass.).

Azen Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) is now participating in the Certified Ratings Programs of the Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA International) (Arlington Heights, Ill.). (Associations).(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * Azen Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) is now participating in the Certified Ratings Programs of the Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA International) (Arlington Heights, Ill.) AMCA International has licensed 11...

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC). (Associations).(releases 2003 National Standard Plumbing Code)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) (Falls Church, Va.) has released the 2003 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC). The 2003 edition reflects the revisions made to the 2000 NSPC. For more information, go to...

The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA). (Associations).(providing products for certified personnel)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) (Watertown, Mass.), via its Education Center, now offers "certified" patches, emblems, and caps for oilheat personnel who have achieved a Silver or Gold level of technical recognition. For more...

The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM). (Associations).(conducting seminars on the road in 2003)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... * The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) will conduct seminars on the road in 2003. The Association will present two-day seminars focusing on the role of the service manager, with instructor Jim Peters. Sessions will...

Companies test new materials. (industry news).(PowerCold Corp., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... LAVERNIA, Texas -- PowerCold Corporation has entered into an agreement with E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company to test new materials for air conditioning units. The two companies have begun testing the use of plastic heat exchangers in...

ACCA plans workshops. (industry news).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
February 3, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- According to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the organization is planning a series of workshops on management and marketing issues at its annual conference. The 2003 ACCA Conference & Indoor Air Expo will...

NATE sets record. (industry news).(North American Technician Excellence)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- According to the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC), North American Technician Excellence (NATE) reached a new record in test sales for December 2002. NATE recorded 1,123 tests sold to 628...

Globalcon 2003 scheduled for Boston. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... ATLANTA -- The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) will present the Globalcon 2003 Conference and Expo Apr. 2-3, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. According to AEE, the conference, now in its 23rd year, has been designed to...

2004 budget includes weatherization. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... WASHINGTON -- As a deep freeze hit many parts of the nation, Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced that President Bush's 2004 budget includes $288.2 million for the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Weatherization Assistance Program....

C2000 unveils customer service course. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(Contractors 2000 debuts CSR Live!)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. -- Contractors 2000 recently held a new workshop for Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) of electrical, HVAC, and plumbing contractors. The workshop, called CSR Live!, debuted in Denver, and the event drew 37 CSRs...

NYSERDA seeks project proposals. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... ALBANY, N.Y. -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced a program to support the development and demonstration of innovative heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings....

NADCA launches new certification. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(National Air Duct Cleaners Association)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) will be training and certifying its first class of HVAC inspectors at its upcoming Annual Meeting, "Indoor Environments 2003," in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., March 4-8. According...

Florida to host IMC-2003. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(18th Annual International Maintenance Conference )(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The 18th Annual International Maintenance Conference (IMC) has been scheduled to take place in Clearwater, Fla., from Dec. 7-10, 2003. The theme for this year's conference is "Mastering the Maintenance Process." ...

Filter-driers. (the hotline).(questions and answers)
February 3, 2003... QUESTION: By John West Chesterfield, Va. My question involves the use of HH driers. What would be the appropriate decision if all you had on your truck was an HH drier. There is no acid showing in the system, but you use it because that is...

Contactors. (the hotline).(questions and answers )
February 3, 2003... QUESTION: By Bob McLellan Quartz Hill, Calif. My questions involve packaged heat pumps ranging from 2.5 tons. On some single-phase models, the manufacturer uses a single-pole contactor (usually on the run winding). I've always replaced a...

Valves. (the hotline).(valve questions answered)(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... QUESTION: By Bill Smith Allenwood, N.J. Please explain the difference between bleed and non-bleed thermostatic expansion valves? How will they affect the starting of a compressor? Can hard start devices be used with either type of...

Zone pressure sensor. (what's new).
February 3, 2003... This zone pressure sensor measures and reports duct/building static pressure, room-to-room differential pressure, or air velocities/volumes, the company states. DIP switches allow for range switching (five direct ranges, five bi-directional...

Air filtration system. (what's new).
February 3, 2003... The Uni-Guard[TM] DOF (diffuser outlet filtration) is an individual room air filtration system. The company says the system combines its Valid Air[R] high-performance ceiling air diffusers with built-in Filtrete[TM] technology from 3M to...

Pool/spa heating system. (what's new).
February 3, 2003... The Volcano is a pool or spa heating system. Recovered heat is transferred to the pool for free pool heating; the heat recovery increases the efficiency of the system connected to it, the manufacturer states. The system has an oil separator and...

Circulator brochure. (what's new).
February 3, 2003... The line of "00" cartridge circulators is described in a 19-page brochure. The brochure provides detailed information including performance data, submittal data, pump dimensions and weights, and electrical data for each of the 19 models...

Variable-speed controller. (what's new).
February 3, 2003... Model VSM-CA3 modulates the speed of motors in fancoil units, fan-powered VAV terminal units, fan filter units, and other air-moving devices. The controller provides modulating control of AC induction motors, in response to an analog input...

Ductwork design software. (what's new).
February 3, 2003... The two-line duct design module is available for both Right-Suite[TM] Residential (RSR) and for Right-Suite[TM] Commercial (RSC). According to the company, once a building load has been generated, the suite automatically generates registers for...

Slotted outlet. (what's new).
February 3, 2003... The UPC-67 slotted outlet can be mounted in floors and ceilings like traditional outlets for the company's mini-duct systems. It can be placed in sidewalls and in tiny cavities, such as dropped ceilings, roofs, and near the perimeter of...

Combustion analyzers. (what's new).
February 3, 2003... The C50 and C75 combustion analyzers measure flue temperature and oxygen; the C75 also measures carbon monoxide (CO). Both of these analyzers calculate carbon dioxide, gross and net efficiency, and excess air, while the C75 also calculates CO...

Capacitors and single-phase compressors: tips on troubleshooting run capacitors. (refrigeration zone).
February 3, 2003... Troubleshooting single-phase compressors requires a technician to have a proficient understanding of capacitors. The run capacitor is one of two types of capacitors that could be found on single-phase compressors. The run capacitor is used...

Your compressor's worst nightmare: liquid refrigerant floodback can be prevented. (refrigeration zone).
February 3, 2003... Liquid floodback is liquid refrigerant returning to the compressor's crankcase during the running cycle. Refrigerant migration is refrigerant liquid or vapor returning to the compressor during the off cycle. Migration usually happens because of...

Refrigerant picture in Europe, U.S. (refrigeration zone).(Hydrofluorocarbon usage)
February 3, 2003... That screeching sound you are hearing is Europe starting to apply the brakes in its effort to do away with HFCs. When much of the world settled in on HFCs as long-term alternatives to alleged ozone-depleting refrigerants, some concern was...

Unwrapping the mystery of R-407C. (Refrigerants & Oils).
February 3, 2003... Those people involved in sales, service, and support of equipment will need to develop strategies for phaseout of R-22. This includes understanding the phaseout schedule and switching over to new HFC refrigerants. This article will focus...

Searching for a substitute for R-124. (Refrigerants & Oils).
February 3, 2003... The search for alternatives to CFC refrigerants would seem to be winding down, with relatively few refrigerants on the market to replace such basic CFCs as R-12 and -502, and HCFC-22. But in the world of HVACR, there are more than just...

R-410A: fact and fiction. (Refrigerants & Oils).( R-410A-based air conditioners and heat pumps)
February 3, 2003... There are over a dozen brands of R-410A-based air conditioners and heat pumps available today, and more coming on to the market each season. R-410A has different physical properties than R-22 and technicians should be aware of the...

The new wave of blends. (Refrigerants & Oils).(zeotropic refrigerants )
February 3, 2003... The latest wave of refrigerants includes a number of blends. They are often referred to as zeotropes and they need to be understood clearly. By definition, zeotropic refrigerants are blends of two or more components whose equilibrium...

HFCs and the safety issue. (Refrigerants & Oils).(HFC refrigerants )(Brief Article)
February 3, 2003... HFC refrigerants were extensively tested prior to introduction. According to refrigerant manufacturer DuPont, HFCs "are as safe as, or safer than, the refrigerants they replace." However, the company recommends that "Anyone working with...

More of Mark Moore's business principles. (our insights).(Column)
February 3, 2003... [Editor's note: Mark Moore is a popular man. News subscribers are certainly curious about this business consultant. Since Sept. 16, 2002, it seems not a day goes by without someone calling our offices or sending me an e-mail requesting...

DuctSox (Dubuque, Iowa) has named Tom Barrow Co. (Atlanta) as the "DuctSox 2002 Rep Firm of the Year.". (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... * DuctSox (Dubuque, Iowa) has named Tom Barrow Co. (Atlanta) as the "DuctSox 2002 Rep Firm of the Year." The announcement was made during the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) held in Chicago.

Carrier Corporation (Farmington, Conn.) presented the Willis Carrier Lifetime Achievement Award to William S. Bodinus, P.E., ASHRAE Fellow and Life Member. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... * Carrier Corporation (Farmington, Conn.) presented the Willis Carrier Lifetime Achievement Award to William S. Bodinus, P.E., ASHRAE Fellow and Life Member. The award was presented in Chicago at the AHR Expo.

In the industry's Product Performance Certification Program for Unitary Small Air-Conditioners, the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) (Arlington, Va.) has recognized Goettl Air Conditioning Inc. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... * In the industry's Product Performance Certification Program for Unitary Small Air-Conditioners, the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) (Arlington, Va.) has recognized Goettl Air Conditioning Inc. (Phoenix) for 100% success...

Source 1, the aftermarket division of York International Corporation's Unitary Products Group (UPG). (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... * Source 1, the aftermarket division of York International Corporation's Unitary Products Group (UPG) (Norman, Okla.), has named The Climatic Corporation (Columbia, S.C.) as its 2002 National Distributor of the Year.

Uniqema. (Manufacturers).(appointed Scott A. Davis )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... * Uniqema (Chicago) has appointed Scott A. Davis as the Midwest senior technical sales representative of lubricants. The company also announced that Bruce Calvert has joined the lubricants technical team.

Rheem Manufacturing (Fort Smith, Ark.) has partnered with The Nationwide Tour, a Professional Golf Association (PGA) tournament. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... * Rheem Manufacturing (Fort Smith, Ark.) has partnered with The Nationwide Tour, a Professional Golf Association (PGA) tournament. The Rheem Classic is the new name of the Nationwide Tour's annual stop in Fort Smith.

Providing customers with peace of mind.(carbon monoxide )
February 10, 2003... According to the American Lung Association, nearly 300 people die every year from carbon monoxide (CO) exposure related to residential combustion appliances. Thousands more will become sick from exposure to CO and seek medical attention. ...

CO monitors left out of ASHRAE standard.(carbon monoxide )
February 10, 2003... CHICAGO -- Advocates of an ASHRAE standard requiring that carbon monoxide (CO) monitors be installed in every home will have to wait another day to fight their fight. A 2 1/2-hour public meeting here of the American Society of Heating,...

Training track.(Calendar)
February 10, 2003... February 25 Blueprint Reading Trane Detriot District Novi, Mich. | 248-596-3669 February 26-27 Service Manager Training National Training Seminars Baltimore | 866-878-7246 www.ntsseminars.com February 27-28...

BIG-NA offers scholarship. (industry News).(BACnet Interest Group--North America )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... ATLANTA -- BACnet Interest Group--North America (BIG-NA) has established a scholarship of $1,000 per year for two-year and four-year students who are pursuing studies related to building automation and intelligent buildings. Five scholarships...

Natural gas price outlook. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... JM Dutton & Associates has issued a research report on the outlook for oil and gas prices in 2003 prepared by energy analyst Les Childress. According to the report, the average price for natural gas in the United States in 2003 will continue to...

Carrier teams up with AK Coatings. (industry News).(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... CHICAGO -- Steel with coatings containing AgION[TM], a silver ion-based compound that is designed to suppress the growth of bacteria, molds, mildew, fungi and other microbes, will be used in the production of some of Carrier Corporation's...

Supreme Court upholds PLA ruling.(project labor agreements )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has announced its support of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that upholds presidential executive order 13202, ensuring that there are no mandatory project labor agreements (PLAs)...

Speakers scheduled for quality conference.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... CHANTILLY, Va. -- The 2003 Campaign For Quality Construction National Issues Conference is scheduled for May 5- 7, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C. According to the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association...

NAOHSM readies 50th convention.(National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... EAST PETERSBURG, Pa. -- The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) has scheduled seminars for its 50th convention to be held at Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, Pa., from May 18-22, 2003. According to...

Combined unitary shipments reach record high in 2002.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2003... 2002: 6,746,326 units 2001: 6,281,443 units 2000: 6,685,481 units ARLINGTON, Va. -- According to the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), shipments of central air conditioners and air source heat pumps jumped 7...

February: it's time to implement strategies. (Marketing Tips).
February 10, 2003... In January we discussed some of the marketing plans that should be in place for 2003 ["January: Plans Should Be In Place," Jan. 20]. This month, let's look at some more marketing tips. Media Watch Newspapers: Keep running TOMA...

Vibration test instrument. (what's New).
February 10, 2003... The MicroVibe[TM] portable vibration test and measurement instrument is designed to provide sophisticated analysis of rotating equipment for technicians working in industrial or commercial settings. Intended for use with a personal digital...

Evaporator coil. (what's New).
February 10, 2003... The Healthy Solutions evaporator coil features the new HydroTEC[TM] drain pan. According to the manufacturer, this drain pan resists the growth of mold and mildew due to the antimicrobial additive in the proprietary engineered polymer from...

Saw. (what's New).
February 10, 2003... The Allsaw[TM] 150 is designed to cut brick, masonry, wood, plastics, and paneling. The saw features a patent-pending cutting mechanism, and uses an orbital cutting motion and two forward-facing blades. According to the manufacturer, the unique...

Humidifier software. (what's New).
February 10, 2003... Humidi-A-ware[TM] V 2.0 is designed to aid in sizing and selecting industrial and commercial humidifiers. According to the company, the software uses a series of screen prompts to help the user create equipment and data schedules. The software...

Thermo-anemometer. (what's New).
February 10, 2003... The Series MVT mini-vane thermo-anemometer is able to sense air velocity, airflow, and temperature. Using a metal telescoping antenna sensor, the unit is able todetect airflows up to 2,358 feet per minute and temperature up to 176[degrees]F...

Rooftop equipment bases. (what's New).
February 10, 2003... Each base is custom manufactured. Options include a built-in roof pitch, extra height for installation of sound traps beneath the unit, and a pressure-treated wood nailer. Bases are all-welded construction and they are shipped to the jobsite in...

Head pressure controller. (what's New).
February 10, 2003... This head pressure controller for air conditioning units and heat pumps is designed to cut energy costs by adjusting the fan speed of the condenser. On startup, the fan is given an initial hard start at full speed for 10 seconds and then slows...

Odor neutralizer. (what's New).
February 10, 2003... Pure Air is now available in a liquid-absorbing powder form and in a long-lasting pellet form, the manufacturer says. The product releases odor-neutralizing elements that cluster around airborne odors to form polymeric bonds that change the...

Pros and cons of leak detection methods. (Meters, Monitors & Detectors).
February 10, 2003... When it comes to checking for leaks in a refrigeration system, contractors have options. Some of these options have evolved over the years. The bubble method has made way for refrigerant dye kits and hand-held electronic leak detectors. ...

The contractor's investigative tool: one small monitor, a hundred different uses. (Meters, Monitors & Detectors).
February 10, 2003... Onset Computer Corporation has been designing and manufacturing dataloggers for over 20 years. Everyone from NASA astronauts to archaeologists have used the company's data recording tools, but the company says that the heating and air...

Ammonia in ice rinks makes for interesting talk. (Our insights: views and opinions from the editorial staff and guest columnists).
February 10, 2003... Making ice would seem to be a simple procedure. Just stick a tray in the freezer and you have ice cubes. (Or if you are in the Chicago area in winter, leave bottled water in the garage at night and have bottled ice the next morning.) But...

Quantity & quality: 2003 AHR Expo sets new records for attendance, exhibitors.( 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition)
February 17, 2003... CHICAGO -- If numbers do not lie, there's no doubt that the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) was a record-setter in both attendance and in exhibitors present. The real question is, though, was there quality in...

Dummy thermostats. (Online Survey).(Brief Article)
February 17, 2003... Have you installed "dummy" thermostats? This issue has been brought up in the consumer media and we want to know your thoughts on the procedure. Have you ever been asked by a building owner or general contractor to install a dummy...

Bush meets with NAW. (industry News).(National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors )(Brief Article)
February 17, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Bush met Feb. 4 with members of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) at the White House. The president briefed the members on public policy issues facing his administration and thanked NAW for...