Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from June 2003

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from June 2003

Three contractors were recently recognized by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) (Chantilly, Va.). (Contractors).(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... Three contractors were recently recognized by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) (Chantilly, Va.). Mark Nelson of Los Angeles Air Conditioning Inc. (La Verne, Calif.) was presented with the...

Chromalox Inc. (Manufacturers).(Anthony T. Castor III appointed president and chief executive officer )(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... The board of directors for Chromalox Inc. (Pittsburgh) appointed Anthony T. Castor III as president and chief executive officer of the company.

Due to a recent acquisition, Air Vent Inc. (Dallas) has now become a subsidiary of Gibraltar (Buffalo, N.Y.). (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... Due to a recent acquisition, Air Vent Inc. (Dallas) has now become a subsidiary of Gibraltar (Buffalo, N.Y.). Air Vent was previously a subsidiary of CertainTeed Corporation.

Taking the mystery out of R-410A.
June 2, 2003... WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The single most talked about new refrigerant in the industry is R-410A. Perhaps the least understood refrigerant among contractors and technicians could well be R-410A. The refrigerant raising the most caution flags when...

One company's trash is a college's treasure.
June 2, 2003... WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- When businesses say they are "decommissioning" mechanical refrigeration equipment, that is usually a diplomatic way of saying they are throwing the equipment away. But here in Winnipeg, oftentimes decommissioned...

Training track.(Calendar)
June 2, 2003... July 10 Indoor Air Quality, Air Distribution & Mold The Training Source Las Vegas | 888-371-9869 July 25 Indoor Air Quality, Air Distribution & Mold The Training Source Destin, Fla. | 888-371-9869 July...

Evaporating temperature. (reader Mail).(Letter to the Editor)
June 2, 2003... I have been amazed and depressed by the antimold articles recently published in The News, where the advice has been to correctly size the equipment to ensure adequate running time. Gary Lloyd's article ("To Remove More Moisture, Lower...

It takes training and experience. (reader Mail).(Letter to the Editor)
June 2, 2003... Come on, guys, and give us a break. Everyone hates callbacks as much as the next guy does. We, as techs, get tired of people who do not have a clue about what we do in the field telling us how to do a better job. Many times you go on a call and...

ACCA applauds tax legislation. (industry News).(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is calling the tax legislation recently passed by Congress a "major victory" for the HVACR industry. The organization believes two of the major provisions in the Jobs and...

ARI participates in tariff investigation. (industry News).(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(steel tariff)(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) announced its participation in the U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC's) steel tariff mid-point review investigation. The ITC will administer a questionnaire to...

Tornado hits CMP Corporation. (industry News).(suffers damages to its facilities and corporate offices)(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... OKLAHOMA CITY -- CMP Corporation, a manufacturer of compressor replacement parts, suffered damage to its corporate offices and facilities during a tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City on May 8. No employees were injured as a result of the...

EAI announces leadership changes. (industry News).(Excellence Alliance Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... HEBRON, Ky. -- Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) announced that Jim Norris has fulfilled his time of commitment as president and chief operating officer and has resigned this position. Norris will continue to play an active roll in EAI as a member...

Larson makes acquisition. (industry News).(Gustave A. Larson Company has acquired the Jensen-Klich Supply Co.)(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... MILWAUKEE -- The Gustave A. Larson Company has acquired the Jensen-Klich Supply Co. According to Larson, the move is designed to establish a presence in the Iowa and Nebraska markets. Jensen-Klich has branches in Omaha and Lincoln, Neb., as...

Chicago hosts TFM Show. (industry News).(Total Facility Management)(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... CHICAGO -- The Total Facility Management (TFM) Show was held on April 9-11 at Chicago's McCormick Place, and was co-located with the CSI Show at the debut of Construct America. More than 9,700 attendees visited both shows during the three-day...

Dwyer Group hosts reunion. (industry News).(Brief Article)
June 2, 2003... WACO, Texas -- The Dwyer Group will host its 22nd annual reunion on June 18-21, 2003, at the Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis. The reunion will bring together franchise owners of Dwyer Group subsidiary companies from across the United States...

Training resource catalog. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The resource catalog contains a listing of various publications, videotapes, posters, training materials, and model programs that can be purchased from the association. The catalog is broken down into categories: new (and improved), labor...

Gas water heater. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The Xtreme[TM] commercial gas water heater offers a thermal efficiency of 80 percent, the company states; it can generate up to 756 gallons of 160[degrees]F water in one hour, based on an inlet water temperature of 60[degrees]. The water...

Air conditioners. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The QuietComfort[TM] Plus line of air conditioners includes the QuietComfort 14 Plus, a 14-SEER unit, and the QuietComfort Plus 12, a 12-SEER air conditioning unit. Features of both units include the top discharge design; enclosed fan motor;...

Data center A/C system. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The NetworkAIR[R] FM modular floor-mount air conditioning system is a component in the InfraStruXure architecture. According to the manufacturer, the line of air conditioning systems can support any IT infrastructure, no matter how big or how...

Truck storage box. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The Rollerbox[TM] Professional has been added to the Rollerbox line of rolling truck storage boxes. This dual-unit storage box features a wide top compartment with a lid and a removeable bottom compartment that opens in the front. Six pullout...

Defrost Controller. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... Beacon II's Smart Defrost and Smart Controller predicts frost accumulation and defrosts on an as-needed basis. According to the manufacturer, Smart Defrost and Smart Controller provide improved efficiency due to overall defrost reductions,...

Ultraviolet lamp system. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... An installed V-Mod[TM], a built-up or side-access modular ultraviolet lamp system, destroys contaminants, including molds and bacteria, in the HVAC system and maintains the system to virtually original specifications, states the manufacturer....

BAS drive. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The E7 AC drive is designed specifically for HVAC BAS applications, including air handlers, cooling towers, and pumps. It is now available with a LonWorks[R] interface board. This drive features an internal PI controller, a "sleep" function,...

Refrigeration analyzer. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The Digital Refrigeration System Analyzer (DRSA) shows the saturation, bubble, and dew points for 16 on-board refrigerants. The analyzer is upgradeable as replacement refrigerants become available, with the capability of holding 50 more....

Hard-start kits. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The SK3W Series Three Wire Hard Start Kit is available in three versions with varying capacitor sizes designed for standard compressors, and two versions for scroll compressors. The manufacturer states that the hard-start kits can be used for...

Leak detector. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The technology for the PredatIR PTR1 is based on stationary infrared leak detection systems used to monitor large refrigeration systems 24/7. It is the first hand-held infrared refrigerant leak detector on the market, says the company. The...

Geothermal Pond Loop. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The 2-ton Slim Jim[R] Geo Lake Plate Pond Loop in a package is the alternative to polyethylene pipe (lake loop) for fluid-to-fluid heat transfer in any water-cooled refrigeration, air conditioning, or heat pump equipment, says the company. It...

Clean room HEPA filter. (what's New).
June 2, 2003... The company's Ducted Ceiling Module is a terminal filter for use in T-bar drop ceilings in buildings with central air. This HEPA filter has an inlet duct size diameter of 12 inches. The disposable unit offers filtered air from Class 10 to Class...

Troubleshooting with superheat, subcooling. (Focus: refrigeration tools & test instruments).
June 2, 2003... Troubleshooting and servicing refrigeration and air conditioning systems can be a challenging process for entry-level or experienced technicians. Regardless of your experience, it is essential that you have a solid understanding of the...

Purging air from refrigeration systems. (Focus: refrigeration tools & test instruments).
June 2, 2003... There are good reasons for purging air from your refrigeration system, operating efficiency being the main one; increased equipment lifespan is another. It's important, however, that correct purging procedures are used. This article will...

Going to market on sports talk. (refrigeration zone).(marketing your business)(Editorial)
June 2, 2003... Whenever I travel for business, I like to tune into local sports talk radio. It does my heart good to hear sports fans in other parts of the country bad-mouth their local teams with nearly the same intensity as they do in Chicago. For...

Hey, was the unit plugged in? (refrigeration zone).(troubleshooting)
June 2, 2003... Here's an important piece of advice when troubleshooting refrigeration systems: Don't overlook the obvious. Sometimes it's easy to look too deeply into a refrigeration system and overanalyze a problem. Many times the problem is simple, but...

More Delta vs. Wye transformers. (refrigeration zone).(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 2, 2003... The article in the March 3 issue of The News dealt with the secondary windings of a Delta service transformer with one winding center-tapped to the ground. The article stated that the power-leg or wild-leg voltage with respect to ground was 208...

Solving your biggest problem. (our Insights).(qualified help shortage)(price increase may solve problem)
June 2, 2003... What is the biggest problem facing contractors today? Most will say that it is the shortage of qualified technical help, and I will agree. Technically, though, there may not be a shortage of qualified technicians. Instead, we just may have...

Give callbacks the attention they deserve. (our Insights).
June 2, 2003... It is important to treat a callback as the highest priority service call you can have. Many years ago when our company focus was still on new construction, our service manager, Roger Zahn, made a point to me that I've never forgotten. He told...

The Unified Group (Broadview, III.) has welcomed new members. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * The Unified Group (Broadview, III.) has welcomed new members. They are: Air Management Systems Inc. (Miami), Arkansas Mechanical Services (Little Rock, Ark.), Donnelly Mechanical Corporation (College Point, N.Y.), GM Mechanical (Covington,...

Rheem Manufacturing Air Conditioning Division. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Rheem Manufacturing Air Conditioning Division (Fort Smith, Ark.) has appointed Jack W. Sinkler as vice president of marketing.

Baltic International USA Inc. (Houston) has transferred substantially all of the assets of its subsidiary Advanced Reclamation Company LLC (ARC). (Manufacturers).(Advanced Reclamation Company L.L.C. )(Nicol Family Partnership)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Baltic International USA Inc. (Houston) has transferred substantially all of the assets of its subsidiary Advanced Reclamation Company LLC (ARC) to an affiliate of the Nicol Family Partnership (NFP) in exchange for the release of all claims...

Tecogen Inc. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Tecogen Inc. (Waltham, Mass.) has announced that its 60- and 75-kW natural gas-powered cogeneration systems have been certified to meet all of California's requirements for interconnectivity between distributed generation systems and the...

Flatplate Inc. (York, Pa.) was named a Technology Company of the Year. (Manufacturers).(Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Flatplate Inc. (York, Pa.) was named a Technology Company of the Year finalist by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania.

Dynasonics (Fort Worth, Texas), a division of PCI Industries Inc. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Dynasonics (Fort Worth, Texas), a division of PCI Industries Inc., has introduced a five-year warranty on all of its noise control products.

Solving problems in the field: up-to-date software solutions can help out at the office and the jobsite.
June 9, 2003... Your field technician is having a problem. Your customer has an old piece of equipment that needs a new part. The tech needs information, and he needs it now. No sweat--he is hooked up to a parts catalog database via his hand-held wireless...

Minnesota act boosts school IAQ.(indoor air quality )
June 9, 2003... ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota legislature has approved a landmark bill that funds a pilot program for monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ) in select schools throughout the state. The program will compare building IAQ with energy consumption...

Confirming savings.(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... A Southeastern governmental organization needed proof that variable-frequency AC drives would save energy and reduce maintenance costs. A local contractor provided it. Read all about it at The News Web site in "Contractor Helps Confirm VFD...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
June 9, 2003... In the May 26 issue, the story "'I've Got an Idea' Generates Plenty of Suggestions" contained an error regarding the name of a Web site. The correct Web site is www.heatexchangerexperts.com.

A/C shipments down for April. (industry News).(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(April 2003)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) announced that combined U.S. factory shipments of 642,560 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for April dropped 9 percent compared to shipments from the...

Finally--a wireless solution for your technicians that actually works! (industry News).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... SuccessWare, the premier business management software for contractors, proudly introduces their new mobile solution. Using a simple Nextel Java Phone, this incredible solution will allow your technicians: * To get their calls without...

NATE adds new tests. (industry News).(North American Technician Excellence)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- North American Technician Excellence (NATE) will release five new certification tests. "We have been studying the market and listening to the industry," said NATE President Rex Boynton. "Our first new certification...

IR to provide HVAC solutions. (industry News).(IR Retail Solutions)(heating, ventilation and air conditioning)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... BRIDGETON, Mo. -- IR Retail Solutions, an Ingersoll-Rand business, in conjunction with its sister company Hussman, has begun providing HVAC equipment and service solutions for the food store industry, as well as other commercial and...

Building automation research released. (industry News).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The availability of information about relevant events "as they occur" could provide benefits in the operation and maintenance of commercial buildings, according to the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Institute's...

HVACR programs earn accreditation. (industry News).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... MOUNT PROSPECT, III. -- HVAC Excellence recently accredited three new HVACR programs in Pennsylvania. Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, Brownstown Campus, was granted a four-year accreditation, the highest level of accreditation for...

C2000 schedules Money Masters. (industry News).(Contractors 2000)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. -- Contractors 2000 will hold a Money Masters[TM] business seminar in Ashville, N.C., on July 11 and 12. The workshop is for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing service businesses, and aims to teach the fundamentals for...

American Standard celebrates winners.(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... TYLER, Texas -- American Standard's Residential Group recently held its first-ever National Territory Sales Manager Meeting here. Dave Pannier, the Business Unit Leader of all Residential Products for American Standard, opened the territory...

DOE funds solar cost cuts. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(United States Department of Energy)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... The Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) awarded on May 8 a subcontract to Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (ECD)to develop a new solar cell manufacturing technology. According to the DOE, the research...

HRAC announces Canadian programs. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada (HRAC) are reminding its members who offer services to customers in the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors that energy-efficiency programs are offered to end...

Maytag distributors learn about brand. (Manufacturer Update).
June 9, 2003... ORLANDO, Fla. -- Nordyne welcomed a select group of distributors for the first Maytag Distributor Meeting, held here recently. There was a recurring theme to the event: "It's All About the Brand." The company entered into a contractual...

Triad Boiler Systems Inc. (West Chicago, Ill.) has selected Blackmore and Glunt Inc. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Triad Boiler Systems Inc. (West Chicago, Ill.) has selected Blackmore and Glunt Inc. (St. Louis) to be its manufacturer representative in Missouri, Kansas, and Kentucky, as well as parts of Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana.

Convair Cooler Corporation. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Convair Cooler Corporation has moved to a new 25,000-square-foot location in Phoenix. The new corporation address is 1202 N. 54th Avenue, Building 2, Ste. 117, Phoenix, AZ 85003. The company phone number will remain the same.

Air Purchases Inc. (Distributors).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Air Purchases Inc. (Burlington, Mass.) has named Jeffrey Hilyard assistant parts manager at the company headquarters, Rob Stone has been promoted to shop manager of the company's sheet metal fabrication shop, and Rob Cassidy has been promoted...

National Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. (Distributors).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * National Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. relocated its Chicago headquarters to 5740 North Tripp Avenue. Phone and fax lines for the company will remain the same.

Alessa Group (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) has made an agreement with Bristol Compressor (Bristol, Va.) to be the exclusive aftermarket distributor for the manufacturer's products throughout the Persian Gulf region. (Distributors).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Alessa Group (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) has made an agreement with Bristol Compressor (Bristol, Va.) to be the exclusive aftermarket distributor for the manufacturer's products throughout the Persian Gulf region.

Lindab Inc. (Stamford, Conn.) reports that Milwaukee Insulation, supplier of Lindab's Spiro duct products, has expanded its stocking locations to include its branch office, Insulation Plus (Stevens Point, Wis.). (Distributors).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... * Lindab Inc. (Stamford, Conn.) reports that Milwaukee Insulation, supplier of Lindab's Spiro duct products, has expanded its stocking locations to include its branch office, Insulation Plus (Stevens Point, Wis.). The site has been added to...

Nordyne (O'Fallon, Mo.) has added a number of new distributors for its line of Maytag HVAC products. (Distributors).
June 9, 2003... * Nordyne (O'Fallon, Mo.) has added a number of new distributors for its line of Maytag HVAC products. The distributors include Trible's Inc. (Oxon Hill Md.), Partners Supply Company Inc. (Chattanooga, Tenn.), Builders Supply (Addison, Ill.),...

Insulation Couplings. (what's New).
June 9, 2003... The Klo-Shurer[R] Insulation Coupling is a high-strength plastic coupling with an internal design that supports and secures copper tubing and tubing insulation, states the company. The couplings are now available in a broader range of sizes....

Steam humidifier. (what's New).
June 9, 2003... The Herrmersion[TM]-RE self-generating steam humidifier is designed to help reduce static electricity in manufacturing and clean room environments, while maintaining comfort levels that promote employee productivity. It is compatible with any...

BACnet controllers. (what's New).
June 9, 2003... The Continuum[R] line of native BACnet controllers and front-end workstation software can interoperate with other BAC-net devices without the need for gateways, the company says. No special protocol converters are needed, saving users valuable...

Boiler booklet. (what's New).
June 9, 2003... A free, illustrated, 15-page booklet details facts about boilers. With an emphasis on safe operation of properly installed no-leak rubber gaskets, this booklet covers boilers from research on rubber formulations to steam-safety pop valves. A...

Catalog, literature CD. (what's New).
June 9, 2003... A 150-page catalog describes the manufacturer's line of HVAC products and systems, including controls, self-contained air conditioning systems, applied rooftop systems, indoor and outdoor air-handling systems, air- and water-cooled chillers,...

Water heater ignition system. (what's New).
June 9, 2003... The Defender Safety System[TM] is engineered to be the safest, most reliable, maintenance-free, flammable vapor ignition-resistant system in the industry, claims the company. This system will be incorporated into the company's 30-, 40-, and...

Rooftop unit curb. (what's New).
June 9, 2003... The Retro-Mate[R] curb is installed on top of the existing curb to adapt it to new HVAC equipment. HVAC units that are larger than the one being replaced can be accommodated, the company says. For example, if the original was a 15-ton unit, the...

Spot cooler brochure. (what's New).
June 9, 2003... A brochure is available on the Hydro Star Spot Cooling System, which is designed to spot air condition individual employee workstations in small or large areas. The system combines a Deluxe Glycol Chiller with a specially designed high-pressure...

Software designed to add value to the sale. (Contractor Services & Software).
June 9, 2003... NEW LENOX, Ill. -- Contractors entering the home of a potential residential customer always hope talk will turn to the quality and the value of the products being considered for installation. The fear is that conversation will start and end...

Helping employees increase efficiency. (Contractor Services & Software).
June 9, 2003... The changes teat have come with modern computer technology have been dramatic, and the software tools designed to make the jobs of office employees and system designers easier continue to evolve. As more companies and employees become...

Out in the field, communication is key. (Contractor Services & Software).
June 9, 2003... The ability to maintain a "mobile office" while at the jobsite is vital to HVACR contractors who stress timeliness and accuracy in their planning and design work. The same is true of contractors who need field technicians to have the latest...

A vehicle management case study. (Contractor Services & Software).(Minorplanet USA)(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... DALLAS -- Minorplanet USA offered the following case study to illustrate the effectiveness of it Vehicle Management Information (VMI) software. The client, Wilson Heating & Air Inc., is a family-run business that provides sales, installation,...

Changing lives one class at a time. (The Fourth Annual HVACR Instructor of the Year Contest).(Brief Article)
June 9, 2003... Each year, The News and the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) seek to find the individuals who are shaping the HVACR industry from the ground up. Teachers are mentors. They are the ones we look to when it comes to putting a...

Industry could benefit from a woman's touch. (our Insights).
June 9, 2003... At the 2003 Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) convention, featured speaker Dr. Lowell Catlett predicted that there will be a different labor force in the not-too-distant future. He said in three years, half of American businesses...

Coastal Mechanical Services. (Contractors).(Gets HVAC and plumbing jobs for new five-story, 223,804-square-foot Seminole County Criminal Justice Center)(Brief Article)
June 16, 2003... * Coastal Mechanical Services (Sanford, Fla.) was awarded the HVAC and plumbing jobs for the new five-story, 223,804-square-foot Seminole County Criminal Justice Center. Construction is scheduled for completion in July 2004.

ClimateCare Co-operative Corporation (Burlington, Ontario) has appointed Wayne Langford of Design Air ClimateCare (Thornhill, Ontario). (Contractors).(Brief Article)
June 16, 2003... * ClimateCare Co-operative Corporation (Burlington, Ontario) has appointed Wayne Langford of Design Air ClimateCare (Thornhill, Ontario) as president of the independent HVAC contractor group.

McQuay International (Minneapolis) has appointed Long Building Environments (Denver). (Manufacturers).(Appoints Long Building Environments (Denver) as sales rep firm in Colorado and portions of Wyoming)(Brief Article)
June 16, 2003... * McQuay International (Minneapolis) has appointed Long Building Environments (Denver) as its sales representative firm in Colorado and portions of Wyoming.

Hansen Technologies Corporation. (Manufacturers).(Will launch a 24-hour emergency hotline )(Brief Article)
June 16, 2003... * Hansen Technologies Corporation (Burr Ridge, III.) will launch a 24-hour emergency hotline on July 1, 2003. The emergency number is 866-442-6736.

The clock is ticking: One Hour Air Conditioning becomes a reality.
June 16, 2003... ST. LOUIS -- The dream of many in the HVACR trade has been to create a brand name that consumers on a national level can identify with residential service and replacement business. Jim Abrams hopes that he is on the way to making that dream a...

Labor Dept. proposes overtime changes.
June 16, 2003... Earlier this spring, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its long-awaited proposal to revise the federal requirements that must be met for non-manual workers to be exempt from the overtime rules of the...

Cooling things down. (Extra Edition).(Another installment of Btu Buddy series)(Brief Article)
June 16, 2003... In this installment of the Btu Buddy series, Bob needs to cool off a very hot compressor and get an air conditioning system working quickly for a sick lady. Find out the details in Extra Edition by reading "Btu Buddy 3: Charging A System With A...