Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from January 2002

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from January 2002

The Martin Peterson Company Inc.(honored by Carrier Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Martin Peterson Company Inc. (Kenosha, WI) has been named a Carrier Distinguished Dealer by Carrier Corp. (Syracuse, NY).

The Goergen-Macwirth Co.(safety record)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Goergen-Macwirth Co. (Buffalo, NY) was recognized recently for establishing a new safety record. The company has operated without a lost-time injury for more than 1,071 days.

Lennox International Inc.(Duane Neidert appointed to Armstrong Air Conditioning Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Lennox International Inc. (Dallas, TX) announced the appointment of Duane Neidert as vice president, product management and development of Armstrong Air Conditioning, part of Lennox's North American Distributed Products (NADP) division. Dale...

Honeywell.(Honeywell Fluorine Products new appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Honeywell has appointed Richard V. Preziotti as vice president and general manager of its Fluorine Products business worldwide. Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe has also appointed Bjorn Hofman as Commerical manager, EMEA for the Enovate[TM]...

Crystal Distribution Inc. (CDI).(ERV Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Crystal Distribution Inc. (CDI) (Minneapolis, MN) was selected by ERV Systems Inc. to provide a customized curb that will house the Pro-Series line of energy recovery ventilators manufactured by ERV Systems.

Airtech International Group, Inc.(marketing rights contract with Equity Concepts Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Airtech International Group, Inc. (Dallas, TX), has signed a contract with Equity Concepts, Inc. (St. Louis, MO), for the marketing rights to Akacid[R] biocide. The product can be used for air filtration and disinfectant for large-scale hvac...

Industry gears up for AHR Expo: Expo, ASHRAE winter meeting to be held in Atlantic city.
January 1, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Another year has passed, and its time to turn our attention once again to the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo). This year's expo, to be held Jan. 14-16 at the Atlantic City...

The dream of a constant-pressure refrigeration system.(analysis of components)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Have you ever dreamed of a refrigeration system that would hold a constant pressure in both the evaporating and condensing sides of the system? What if this constant-pressure system could maintain the same pressure on the low side of the...

Lau Industries.
January 1, 2002... Lau Industries (Dayton, OH) recently held its second annual Christmas fundraiser to benefit abused and neglected children in the Dayton area. The company donated over $900 worth of toys to the local organization For Love Of Children (FLOC).

Fieldpiece Instruments.(moves to new location in Brea, California)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Fieldpiece Instruments has moved to a new facility. The company headquarters is now at 590 W. Central Ave., Suite A, Brea, CA 92821. The new telephone number is 714-257-9060.

Commercial Metals Company. (Financial Results).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Commercial Metals Company (Dallas, TX) has reported first-quarter net earnings of $8.8 million or $0.66 per diluted share on net sales of $565 million for the quarter ended Nov. 30, 2001. This compares with a net loss of $2.2 million or $0.17...

HVAC Estimator.(enhances online application service)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... HVAC Estimator (Des Moines, IA) has made additions to its online application. Contractors can now perform tasking, scheduling, and manpower planning from the website at www.hvacestimator.com.

FieldCentrix[R].(chosen as vendor for Excellence Alliance Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... FieldCentrix[R] (Irvine, CA) has announced that Excellence Alliance, Inc. (EAI), has named the company as its field service automation software vendor of choice.

Vertical Development Inc.(wins award from village of Downers Grove, Illinois)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Vertical Development, Inc. (Downers Grove, IL), has earned one of two Technology Star Awards recently presented by the Village of Downers Grove. The award recognizes area businesses that have made noteworthy achievements within their industry.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA).(publishes new safety posters)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) (Rockville, MD) has published two new safety posters, one on crane operation signals and the other on hazard communication. To order, visit www.mcaa.org/store (website).

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).(publishes new standards for control system enclosures)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has released ICS 6-1993 (R2001), "Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures." The standard covers the enclosure requirements of all industrial control devices functioning on commercial...

University studies UV dosage for anthrax. (Industry News).(University of Pennsylvania, Ultraviolet Devices Inc. research anthrax-killing technology)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... VALENCIA, CA -- A recent study has confirmed that UV light alone is insufficient to disinfect anthrax spores. However, with the correct exposure and proper filtration, UV products can be effective within the hvac system. Ultraviolet...

SMACNA supports terrorism insurance. (Industry News).(Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... CHANTILLY, VA -- According to the Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), in the aftermath of the September terrorist attacks, most major insurance and reinsurance firms have refused to provide insurance...

New central energy plant. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(Southern California Gas Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Southern California Gas Co. has unveiled plans for a new approach to saving energy that combines on-site power generation with an energy-efficient heating and cooling system. At a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $1.8 million central energy...

New energy alliance. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The U.S. Combined Heat and Power Association (USCHPA), Distributed Power Coalition of America (DPCA), and American Gas Cooling Center (AGCC) have formed a strategic alliance to seek the enactment of policies needed to support distributed energy...

Munters introduces emergency unit. (Indutsry News).(Munters Moisture Control Services)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL -- Munters Moisture Control Services (MCS) recently unveiled its Emergency Response Unit (ERU). The unit was developed to provide dehumidification for buildings during an emergency or natural disaster. The ERU is a...

ACCA offers expanded certification manuals. (Indutsry News).
January 1, 2002... ARLINGTON, VA -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has announced that a new, revised and expanded edition of Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Program Manual for HVACR Technicians is now available, along with an...

List of exhibitors at the 2002 AHR Expo. (AHR Expo Preview).(2002 International Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Exposition)(Illustration)
January 1, 2002... List of Exhibitors At The 2002 AHR Expo Here is an alphabetical listing of exhibitors for the 2002 International Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Exposition. A AK Steel Corp. ...

ASHRAE offers technical tours at Expo. (AHR Expo Preview).
January 1, 2002... Once again, ASHRAE will be offering technical tours through places of interest in Atlantic City. Three tours will be available, each for a nominal fee. Sites include Atlantic City's Convention Center, the central energy-generating plant of...

Atlantic City contractors feel effects of Sept. 11. (AHR Expo Preview).(Dave Dandrea of Falasca Mechanical, Steve Labor of Labor Mechanical discuss construction industry outlook for casino market)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Attendees at this year's ASHRAE meetings and International Exposition will be able to take advantage of the entertainment and fine dining in the many casinos and resorts found here. More than 33 million people visit...

New products take center stage at expo. (AHR Expo Preview).
January 1, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- There's no doubt that the International Exposition will be a good show. With more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing their products, contractors will get an eyeful of the latest and greatest technologies. Highlighted...

AirPac Inc., booth 3985: Coolit3300 portable air conditioner.(Product Information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... The new AirPac Coolit3300 portable air conditioner is a solution for primary, temporary, supplemental, and emergency cooling of computer centers, network equipment rooms, schools, hospitals, laboratories, government buildings, retail spaces,...

Ares, a division of Mars air systems, booth 2128: direct-fired makeup air unit 900.(Ares Mercury direct-fired air conditioning unit)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The new Ares Mercury direct-fired unit is "a true makeup air unit designed for the 21st century," says the company. The unit offers a cascaded burner, hot-surface ignition, cleaner emissions than traditional equipment, and safety controls with...

Bradford White, booth 2513: power direct-vent water heaters.(Bradford-White Corp., product information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The new residential power direct-vent and commercial light-duty power direct-vent water heaters can be installed in areas where makeup air is limited, such as a bedroom, bathroom, or occupied room that's normally kept closed. These power...

Brasscraft, booth 2113: ProCoat staintess steel gas connector.(Brass-Craft Manufacturing Co., proprietary polymer coating)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... ProCoat is a proprietary polymer coating engineered to resist corrosion caused by harsh environmental influences, including UV rays, sea salt, and chemicals found in common home-care, plumbing, and building products. ProCoat is 100% teak...

Safety+plus gas shut-off fittings.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Safety+Plus is a patented, advanced, yet affordable automatic residential gas safety shutoff system relying on magnet-based technology, says the company. In the event of a major gas connector leak, the magnet-based device is designed to shut...

Danfoss Inc., booth 2930: MCIC soft starter for compressors and electric motors.(Product Information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Type MCIC soft starter for compressors and electric motors in the hvacr industry are UL approved for any control voltage from 24 to 480 vac or vdc, and automatically adapt to 50 or 60 Hz, says the company. There are versions for 30- and 15-A...

Eliminator solid-core filter-drier.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Improved Eliminator[R] solidcore filter-driers come with one of two cores. The type DM core is 100% molecular sieve, and is optimized for HFC refrigerants including R-410A, used with polyotester (POE) and polyalkylene glycol (PAG) lubricants,...

Easco Boiler Corp., booth 2747: new Series SM5 boiler.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Series SM5 is a three-pass firetube boiler in a durable firebox configuration. Designed in a range of sizes from 20 to 150 bhp, all are designed to allow "through-the-door" installation without the time and expense of building demolition...

EWC Controls, booth 2835: ultra-zone and autoflo.(residential steam humidifer)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... EWC Controls will feature its new residential steam humidifier, along with the new NCM-300 zone control panel for forced-air systems. The company says its steam humidifier is the first to feature a computer "watchdog" to ensure accuracy of...

Fenwal, booth 2860: gas ignition control.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A new, fully integrated, direct-spark gas ignition control for commercial rooftop and unit heaters helps save space inside equipment and simplifies installation, says the company. The Fenwal 35-80 Series direct-spark ignition control provides...

FieldCentrix, booth 5120: FieldCentrix Enterprise 3.0 software.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The company says its FieldCentrix Enterprise Version 3.0 is "the most significant release since the product was introduced in the fall of 1998." This version provides new functionality that improves the way call takers, schedulers, dispatchers,...

Fieldpiece Instruments, booth 1961: Model AMN2 manometer accessory head.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Fieldpiece Instruments is introducing the Model AMN2 manometer accessory head. It has the ranges to measure gas pressure and the resolution needed to measure static pressure, says the company. Originally designed as a gas pressure measuring...

FieldServer technologies booth 4572: Model FS-B2011 LonWorks Bridge.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... InteroperabiLity is key to safety and facility management today. Users and integrators need to enable diverse devices to share information to maintain an efficient, effective building control system. The company says its new Model FS-B2011...

Fujitsu general America, booth 3131: ceiling cassette models.(heat pumps)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Fujitsu is introducing its ceiling cassette models. The first recessed models to arrive will be 18,000- and 24,000-Btu editions; both models will come as heat pumps. Each wilL have a hard-wired controller and a built-in condensate pump. These...

Gordon-Piatt Burners/John Zink Co., LLC, booth 3000: Gordon-Piatt Burners.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Gordon-Piatt Z-Burner[TM] and Gordon-Piatt V-Burner[TM] for industrial, commercial and institutional boiler applications will be showcased. The company says it Z-Burner sets a new standard in efficiency, achieving low emission levels...

Grundfos Pumps Corp., booth 3669: Instant Hot Water System.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Grundfos will introduce the "Comfort Series Instant Hot Water System," a retrofitted hot water recirculation (HWR) system, designed to provide instant hot water and significant water savings to owners of existing homes. The company says this is...

Heatcraft Inc., booth 3241: Modular Auxiliary Removable Coil.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Heatcraft says it is proud to introduce the Modular Auxiliary Removable Coil, otherwise known as M.A.R.C. The M.A.R.C. holds any of the coil types Heatcraft manufactures. The case is built of galvanized steel, includes a stainless steel drain...

Heat Pipe Technology, booth 4158: BKPool Series pool dehumidifiers.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Heat Pipe Technology believes its new BKPool Series is a "technology breakthrough in pool dehumidifiers." Features include a 100% stainless steel cabinet, and energy-saving Dinh[TM] dehumidifier heat pipes, it says. The BKPool Series is...

Heat-Timer, booth 3477: MultiMOD enhanced modulating control.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Heat-Timer's MultiMOD is designed to provide lead-lag and modulating for up to four stages on boiler and cooling equipment. Optional extension increases output capability to 12 stages, says the company. In steam applications, the MultiMOD...

HVAC Solution, booth 5221: HVAC Solution software.(heating, ventilation, and air conditioning software)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The company says its HVAC Solution is "dynamic, interactive hvac systems design software." Using drag-and-drop technology, engineers can visually design hvac systems. The software performs both air- and hydronic-side calculations and generates...

Inficon, booth 3777: Pilot vacuum Gauge.(to measure refrigeration and air conditioniong systems)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Pilot vacuum gauge is a digital vacuum gauge designed for hvacr service techs to measure vacuum levels on air conditioning or refrigeration systems. Users can get an actual reading on the vacuum level throughout the entire evacuation...

Shark vacuum pump.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Shark vacuum pump is designed for service professional for quick, deep evacuation, simplified maintenance/ repair, and durability. Shark is a two-stage, rotary vane pump, with 6-cfm rated displacement for vacuum down to 15 microns, says the...

Isolate Inc., booth 1924: combination HEPA filter/UVC air filtration units.(germicidal air filtration units)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... On display will be the new line of combination HEPA filter/UVC (ultraviolet) germicidal air filtration units for building space microbial control. Units are sized to provide a minimum of 12 room air changes per hour of 99.99% HEPA filtration...

Lennox Industries, booth 3321: L Connection network commercial control system.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The L Connection network commercial control system consists of the Network Control Panel, Building Controller, Integrated Modular Control, Network Thermostat Control, Unit Control Software, NCP Software, and LN-1 "Notifact" Transmitter. The...

Lochinvar Corp., booth 2400: Copper-Fin II water heaters, boilers, and pool heaters.(Product Information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Copper-Fin II[R] -- The Second Generation -- water heaters, boilers, and pool heaters range from 300,000 to 2,070,000 Btuh and 85% thermal efficiency. The units have a less than 20 ppm NOx rating, says the company. High-efficiency,...

McGill AirFlow Corp., booth 4045: SilverGuard[TM] antimicrobial ductwork.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... SilverGuard ductwork is designed for any galvanized and stainless steel applications where the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungus may be a concern and operating temperatures do not exceed 300 [degrees] F. To fabricate SilverGuard...

Uni-Flex duct sealer.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Uni-Flex[TM] duct sealer is a water-based sealant for use on low-, medium-, and high-pressure duct systems, says the company. It is environmentally safe and contains no hazardous ingredients. Uni-Flex duct sealer has a creamy consistency. It...

Modular Framing Systems, booth 1813: aluminum structural framing system.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Arosio s.r.l./Modular Framing Systems Inc. will be showing an all-aluminum structural framing system for the construction of air handling, air conditioning, and filtration units. A sample unit with transparent housing panels will be shown to...

Nordyne, booth 4048: B3BW air handler.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Nordyne says its B3BW air handler offers the following features: 10- and 12-SEER residential or multifamily system design; 18,000- to 36,000-Btuh capacity (heat pump and air conditioning); 15 in. deep, 20.5 in. wide, 36.375 in. tall;...

Panasonic, booth 1549: WhisperWarm advanced ventilating fans.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Panasonic has announced the additional of its new "WhisperWarm" Models FV-11VHL11 and FV-11VH1 to its line of advanced ventilating fans. Housed in one unit with individual controls, Model FV-11VHL1 combines ventilation, heat, light, and a...

Peerless Heater Co. booth 3577: Flex-Heat[R] comfort system.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Peerless Heater's Flex-Heat hydronic comfort system combines Peerless Series GM boilers in modular arrangements with the Peerless Partner[R] indirect-fired water heater, modern system controls, circulators, and a design application guide...

Promax, booth 3739: Minimax refrigerant recovery machine.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Promax, a leader in refrigerant recovery, is proud to introduce the newest addition to its family of recovery machines, the Minimax. The company says its Minimax is a lighter and more compact recovery machine that works with all existing...

PSG Controls, booth 4419: Medallion Series Hvac Controls.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... PSG Controls says it has solved contractors' two major control problems with the "Medallion" Series Hvac Controls: easy programming and service call notification. Medallion Programmable offers dial-up programming with four events per day....

Research Products/ Aprilaire, booth 3320: Aprilaire Communicating Thermostat.(and Automatic Bypass Humidifier)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Research Products will introduce its Aprilaire Communicating Thermostat. The new thermostat features single-point, centralized control from either a home automation touch panel (for residential applications) or control panel (for light...

Sanyo Fisher Co., booth 2361: EcoMulti air conditioning systems.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Sanyo will exhibit an advanced "Eco Multi" air conditioning system that the company says makes it possible to connect a series of multiple indoor evaporator units with a capacity of up to 135% of the outdoor condensing unit's maximum capacity....

Setra Systems Inc., booth 4545: model 267 series, low differential pressure transducers.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Setra Systems, Inc. has added an integral static pressure probe for duct mounting to its Model 267 Series of low differential pressure transducers. Constructed of sturdy extruded aluminum, measuring 7.8-in. long and 1/4-in. dia, the probe is...

Sporlan Valve Co., booth 3444: oil level control.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Sporlan Valve Co. introduces the OL-60XH to its line of oil level controls. Features include "the widest operating range in the industry"; standard 100-mesh inlet strainer; compact design; external adjustability; oil level equalization...

Sealed Unit Parts Co., booth 2729: E Class Hard Start Series.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The E Class Hard Start Series couples state-of-the-art electronic potential relay technology with a safety timing circuit "to provide the most reliability of any hard-start device." With five sizes to choose from, the contractor is ensured of...

Taco, Inc. booth 1100, 1102: CI/FI end-sunction pumps.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Taco will introduce its CI and FI end-suction pumps. The new pumps will total 41 models (20 and 21, respectively) and will have a flow range from 25 up to 4,000 gpm. The company says its new pump line, which replaces its existing CE and FE...

Testo Inc., booth 2910: TestoView fiber optic scope.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... TestoView is a lighted fiberoptic visual inspection tool "ideal for exploring inaccessible areas in many hvac and industrial applications." The TestoView is available in 18-and 36-in. lengths. Not only is it designed to save time and money by...

Viconics Electronics Inc., booth 4330: T8000 series thermostats.(programmable and nonprogrammable thermostats)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Viconics Inc. introduces the T8000 Series of user-friendly programmable and nonprogrammable electronic proportional-integral (PI) thermostats. Featuring an easily, menu-driven, back-lit LCD screen, this product can be easily programmed, says...

Worgas Inc., booth 1156: gas fireplace system.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Worgas introduces its patent-pending gas logs with unique features and construction. The company believes they're reminiscent of a real-wood fire, but they are clean burning with ultra-low emissions -- ideal for vent-free applications....

Wrightsoft, booth 5324: new software products.(Wrightsoft Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... New software programs are in place for use with both Right-Suite Residential and Right-Suite Commercial. Right-Proposal is designed to automatically generate proposals and features a programmable word processor with graphics, tables, and full...

What to do when things go wrong. (refrigeration zone).(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002... Mistakes will happen while servicing refrigeration equipment. A technician may install the wrong part on a system, or may misdiagnose a system's problem, or may cause damage to another system component, or may even damage a customer's property....

A chilling thought: hydrafreeze. (refrigeration zone).(Enviro-Energy Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Enviro-Energy Corp. of Spokane, WA, has developed a technology for hydrating and freezing products called Hydrafreeze. The Hydrafreezer is described as a patent-protected machine for use with Thermafreeze products. Thermafreeze products...

Hot tips about the service hotline. (refrigeration zone).
January 1, 2002... There is nothing like starting off the New Year with some housecleaning. So rather than make fearless (and usually wrong) predictions about what 2002 holds for refrigeration, etc., I prefer to deal with something a bit more basic -- and that is...

Service hotline. (refrigeration zone).
January 1, 2002... R-408A QUESTION: Karim Machiwalla Atlanta, GA I came across an ice cream cake display freezer. The system was retrofitted with R-408A by some technician. But the system did not work. When I checked the system's operating...

Obituary.(Edward J. Ames)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
January 1, 2002... SPOKANE, WA -- Edward J. Ames, former president of Colmac Coil Manufacturing in Colville, WA, from 1990-96, passed away Dec. 19, 2001, here in Spokane. He was 67. Mr. Ames earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University...

Three wishes for the new year. (views and opinions).(high school training for HVAC industry)(Brief Article)(Editorial)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Goodbye, 2001 -- or, should I say, good riddance! Hello, 2002. With a new year, comes new hope. And here's hoping at least two of my three wishes come true in 2002. WISH NO. 1 Contractors begin insisting that their communities...

Here's one word to banish from our vocabulary. (views and opinions).('cheap' has no place in HVAC industry)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
January 1, 2002... The American Heritage Dictionary has several definitions for this word. For example, "relatively low in cost, inexpensive," "charging low prices," "of small value," and "of poor quality." Roget's Thesaurus uses other synonyms for this...

Product Index.
January 7, 2002... Product Index A Abrasives 201 Absorbents 201 Accumulators 201 Acid Brushes, Copper Fitting, Tube Cleaning 201 Acid Test...

"Aura Skylight Ventilator".(from Active Ventilation Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... "Aura Skylight Ventilator" -- A combination wind-driven exhaust and skylight, this unit provides sunlight and ventilation while requiring only one penetration, the company says. For whole house or building ventilation, there is a flex tube with...

"Xstreamline" Water Source Units.(from Addison Products Co.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... "Xstreamline" Water Source Units -- The company says these units are rated in accordance with ARI ISO 13256-1 for standard water loop, ground water and ground loop applications. Available models include: Indoor horizontal models from one-half...

Moisture-Resistant Thermistor Sensor.(from Advanced Thermal Products)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Moisture-Resistant Thermistor Sensor -- This moisture-resistant thermistor design provides a solution to the primary cause of sensor failures in high moisture environments. It uses a unique internal construction to provide a moisture seal to...

Rotary Compressor with R-407C and R-410A.(from Aftermarket Specialities Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Rotary Compressor with R-407C and R-410A -- The "Matsushita" rotary compressor is now designed for use with alternate refrigerants R-407C and R-410A for 50 Hz, 220/240-volt models from 6025 to 28,099 Btu. These models are ideal for...

Portable Air Conditioners.(from AirPac Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Portable Air Conditioners -- The AirPac "COOLIT3000" series of portable air conditioners features four models. The exclusive flange/clamp and integral retractable/expandable condenser air discharge kit, complete with ceiling panel, is included...

ARI Certified Energy Recovery Ventilation.(Airxchange, Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... ARI Certified Energy Recovery Ventilation -- These energy-recovery ventilation components with ARI certified performance are available from qualified OEM's only. The newest additions to the product line include "channel matrix" designs suitable...

Volume Dampers.(Brief Article)
January 7, 2002... Volume Dampers -- The company offers volume dampers and damper hardware, duct supports and gaskets for fittings to be attached to ducts. -- Alan Manufacturing, Inc. For more information, see our listing on page 44