Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from October 2005

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from October 2005

Energy-efficient homes priced under $60,000.
October 3, 2005... TULSA, Okla. -- Can a home incorporate the latest technology in energy efficiency, safety, and indoor air quality (IAQ), yet be affordable for low- to moderate-income families? The answer is not just yes, but absolutely, according to Neighbor...

Software solution.(EXTRA EDITION)
October 3, 2005... Many contractors are turning to scheduling and dispatch software and wireless technology to help them make their businesses more profitable. For an example of how one contractor made the move, read the technical article "Using Industry Software...

University Mechanical Contractors Inc.(Contractors)
October 3, 2005... University Mechanical Contractors Inc. (Mukilteo, Wash.) recently hired Ted Vega, detailer; Kevin Coffman, project engineer; Mark Rosas, detailer; Steve Bueler, design engineer; James Drinkwater, contract administrator; Owen Welling, project...

Titeflex Corp.(Manufacturers)
October 3, 2005... Titeflex Corp.'s (Springfield, Mass.) Gastite Division renovated its website, www.gastite.com.

Emerson Network Power.(Manufacturers)
October 3, 2005... Emerson Network Power (Columbus, Ohio) named Earle Weaver president of Liebert North America.

Outokumpu Heatcraft.(Manufacturers)
October 3, 2005... Outokumpu Heatcraft (Grenada, Miss.) received a certificate of qualification from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. granting participation in the Client Test Data Program (CTDP).

United Rentals Inc.(Distributors)
October 3, 2005... United Rentals Inc. (Greenwich, Conn.) opened a new contractor supply center in Edmonton, Alberta.

The Building and Fire Code Academy.(Schools)
October 3, 2005... The Building and Fire Code Academy (Pittsburgh) is offering a class Nov. 1, on the mechanical aspects of the 2003 International Residential Code. Registration deadline is Oct. 18. For further information, call 800-488-7057.

Easy Street Inc.(Software)
October 3, 2005... Easy Street Inc. (Lenexa, Kan.) reconstructed its website, www.easy streetinc.com.

HVACR employers offer jobs to hurricane victims.(industry NEWS)
October 3, 2005... TROY, Mich. -- Courtesy of The News' Career Center and HVAC Agent, The News HVACR Hurricane Info Blog is providing a list of 56 employer/members from 22 states that want to help displaced Gulf Coast hurricane victims. In addition to...

ASHRAE Handbook interactive CD released.(industry NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... ATLANTA -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) released a four-volume, enhanced CD-ROM, the HandbookCD+ 2002-2005. This tool provides access to the technical guidance in the ASHRAE Handbook,...

Dallas and New York to host AHR Expo.(industry NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... CHICAGO -- The International Exposition Co. (IEC) announced that Dallas and New York have been selected as the host cities for the AHR Expo 2007 and 2008 respectively. These venues were selected in collaboration with the American Society of...

EMCOR mobilizes 5,000 vehicles to find missing children.(industry NEWS)
October 3, 2005... HARTFORD, Conn. -- The EMCOR Group Inc. chairman and CEO, Frank MacInnis, Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell, and president and CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Ernie Allen, announced the launch of a...

Carrier and China extend commitment.(State Environmental Protection Administration of China)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... SHENZHEN, China -- Carrier Corp. announced that it will renew the sponsorship of the China Ozone Layer Protection Awards Program, which is hosted by the State Environmental Protection Administration of China (SEPA). Carrier will also continue...

AMCA International hopeful for new labs.(industry NEWS)
October 3, 2005... BEIJING -- At the request of AMCA International members, a meeting was held with the China Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (CRAA), and Hefei General Machinery Product Inspection Institute (GMPI) exploring the possibility...

Avoid sending up those red flags.
October 3, 2005... "I felt good about (him, her, company). It just felt right." Now there's a phrase you will commonly hear when women are talking to other women when describing why they chose one contractor over another. Her women friends will understand...

Commercial, industrial furnace.(what's NEW)
October 3, 2005... The ThermElect central forced-air furnace is an electric thermal storage (ETS) unit for commercial and industrial applications. The ETS converts electricity into heat and stores it in a specially designed high-density ceramic brick core. The...

Venting products brochure.(what's NEW)
October 3, 2005... A mechanical venting brochure, form 3911007, discusses venting challenges associated with of boilers, and water heater operation issues and problems and the company's mechanical draft systems as solutions. The literature provides features and...

Field service software toolkit.(what's NEW)
October 3, 2005... FX Mobility Express[TM] is an application development toolkit for customers who want to mobilize their workforce without deploying a full field service automation solution, the company states. Mobilizing applications with the toolkit provides...

Patio heater.(what's NEW)
October 3, 2005... A new, heavy-duty infrared patio heater operates without electricity. This unit has a wheel kit fastened to the base for portability and is available in a stainless steel finish as well as a black and silver textured painted finish. With a...

Airfoil blade damper.(what's NEW)
October 3, 2005... The IAQ-42 is an aluminum airfoil blade damper that utilizes Speciflow[TM] technology with integral airflow monitoring and control capability. This air-measuring control damper helps buildings meet the minimum outdoor air requirements of ASHRAE...

Propeller fan.(what's NEW)
October 3, 2005... The AXPR wall-mounted propeller fan is available in 12- to 60-inch diameter sizes, with airflow from 1,170 to 60,000 cfm of free air, the company says. The fan components are constructed of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) and the hardware...

Ethernet-to-serial router.(what's NEW)
October 3, 2005... This Ethernet-to-serial router is a device that extends Ethernet connectivity options for the company's controllers and networks. The router intelligently detects and relays alarm events to a monitor, the company states. Featuring a built-in...

Commercial water heater.(what's NEW)
October 3, 2005... The Rheem-Ruud tankless gas water heater has been designed for high-volume commercial applications, such as restaurants, hotels, schools, laundromats, and multifamily housing. The water heater delivers hot water at various precise temperature...

Determining discharge pressures migration.(refrigeration zone)
October 3, 2005... When troubleshooting commercial refrigeration systems, many times it is necessary to measure the discharge pressure of a system and determine if the pressure is normal, higher than normal, or lower than normal. In order to make this...

Helping sweet corn remain sweet: refrigerant conversion of 60-ton icemaker does the trick.(refrigeration zone)
October 3, 2005... Sitting among 900 acres of sweet corn in central Illinois is the Hinkle Produce Co. Each year the processing plant in Cissna Park, owned by Dan Hinkle, harvests, packages, and ships to market approximately 18 million ears of sweet corn. ...

The global market.(refrigeration zone)(Industry Overview)
October 3, 2005... Anytime I think the HVACR industry is only what happens in the United States, I just need to read through some of the publications I get from beyond U.S. borders. One such publication is the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIF)...

Clarifying terminology.(refrigeration zone)
October 3, 2005... This is the second column dealing with terms that might be confusing to or even misused by service technicians. This column deals with migration and slugging. Migration Migration is refrigerant liquid or vapor returning to the...

Casino upgrades HVAC for patrons, staff.(focus: Dealing With Smoke & Noise)
October 3, 2005... TUNICA, Miss. -- Many casinos share a common problem: A lot of their patrons smoke. It's a problem both for their nonsmoking patrons, but perhaps even more significantly for their staff whose shifts tend to last longer than the typical patron...

Comfort expanded for smoking odors.(focus: Dealing With Smoke & Noise)
October 3, 2005... It's almost impossible to talk about acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) in spaces where smoking is allowed, said Larry Schoen, P.E., of Schoen Engineering, Columbia, Md. "Acceptable IAQ means the absence of a negative health effect," he said....

Low-vibration HVAC noise control.(focus: Dealing With Smoke & Noise)
October 3, 2005... By the time HVAC noise complaints cross Tim Kuski's desk, they are pretty bad. As general manager of Centrifugal and Vane Axial Products for Greenheck, Schofield, Wis., Kuski has heard his fair share of noise complaints--and he would appreciate...

Two schools earn PAHRA accreditation.(Training & Education)
October 3, 2005... If you live in Oklahoma and need a place to learn HVAC, you might consider enrolling in Autry Technology Center in Enid or possibly Moore-Norman Technology Center in Norman. Let's put it this way: These are the only two schools in the...

Katrina and ozone: a connection?(our INSIGHTS)
October 3, 2005... An interesting (and disturbing) news item caught my eye recently--about the "hole" in the ozone layer. And after that, another news item caught my eye that could have an impact on the first one--the unreclaimed refrigerant from Katrina-damaged...

Don't need any new customers?(our INSIGHTS)
October 3, 2005... Recently, I was advised by my doctor to contact a dermatologist concerning a minor skin irritation. My surprise was that the first two dermatologists I contacted, both referrals from close friends, told me that they were not taking on any new...

Schools are worth exploring again.
October 3, 2005... When you think and hear about the poor conditions of schools in the United States, it makes one wonder how in the world can this happen in the greatest country in the world. Then again, people currently suffering due to the destruction...

HVAC solutions for schools.
October 3, 2005... It's hardly news that Americas school buildings are aging. In many areas of the country, school HVAC systems range from the inefficient to the decrepit. HVAC systems are now widely recognized as having a big impact on IAQ problems among...

Ventilation requirements will affect contractors.
October 3, 2005... ORLANDO, Fla. -- "Addenda" is not a word that fires the imagination. Nevertheless, the addenda to ASHRAE Standard 62-2001, "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality," will have a major impact on HVAC contractors, especially those who work...

Monitoring, maintenance are essential for schools.
October 3, 2005... When it comes to ensuring the air quality of the nation's school buildings, proper system design is just the starting point. Products designed to provide heating and cooling, filtration, ventilation, and dehumidification must be installed...

ERV cross leakage defined and under control.(energy recovery ventilators)
October 3, 2005... It's a fact that all energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) have the potential to leak from one airstream to the other. In ERVs, the two airstreams are brought side by side with each other, explained Aaron Gotham, general manager, ERV and...

Q-Tec ... Quiet Technology from Bard.(Product & Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
October 3, 2005... Ideal for new, renovated, or modular classrooms and offices, Bard Q-Tec "Quiet Technology" units have sound levels ideal for learning environments. Designed to provide efficient, economical, and year-round comfort, Q-Tec units are available...

Swimming pool dehumidification.(Product & Literature Showcase)
October 3, 2005... Since 1987, Environmental Pool Systems Inc. has specialized in indoor swimming pool dehumidification systems. Their revolutionary design has proven to have the smallest footprint in the industry with their 60 ton unit using less than 20 square...

HVAC, process & heavy-duty coils.(Product & Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
October 3, 2005... Coil Company is the industry leader in HVAC coil manufacturing. Whether it's steam, steam distributing, DX, chilled/hot water, or tube bundles, Coil Company can provide all of our designs with 10 and 5 day expedited shipping schedules and are...

The Ultramate[TM] modular component air conditioner from Comitale National Inc.(Product & Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
October 3, 2005... The ULTRAMATE[TM] modular component air conditioning system is designed for buildings such as nursing homes, hospitals, office buildings, hotels, dormitories, and apartments where individualized comfort requirements must be maintained on a...

Greenheck offers model VFC vertical indoor air handler.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)
October 3, 2005... Greenheck's new compact Model VFC vertical fan coil indoor air handling unit supplies cooling and/or heating to schools, office buildings and medical facilities. Insulated double wall construction provides an economical means of preserving...

"UVC and schools" Bulletin.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
October 3, 2005... Bulletin describes how Steril-Aire UVC Emitters[TM] may be installed in school A/C systems for mold and microbial control, enhanced IAQ, energy and maintenance savings, and reduced absenteeism. Includes features and benefits, user testimonials,...

New, modular-design AAF[R]-HermanNelson[R] unit ventilator provides easy access to reduce maintenance costs.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)
October 3, 2005... The modular design of the new AAF[R]-HermanNelson[R] Model AV unit ventilator from McQuay[R] allows easy access for cleaning and servicing, which helps reduce maintenance costs to maintain peak performance. Higher capacity cooling coils help...

Tempguard[TM] undercounter refrigerators and freezers.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
October 3, 2005... Tempguard[TM] Undercounter Refrigerators and Freezers feature stainless steel interiors, top, ends, front, doors, and bottom with galvanized steel back, 2 3/8" foam insulation construction, and self-closing doors. The Evercheck[TM] control...

3E Plus[R] insulation thickness computer program.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)
October 3, 2005... Download NEW Version for FREE at www.Pipelnsulation.org Quantifies energy, environmental and cost savings from increasing pipe, duct and vessel insulation levels in commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Improved user interface,...

Ruskin's all products selection guide.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)
October 3, 2005... Ruskin's newly revised All Products Selection Guide (RAPSG) features over 244 pages of specification, application and technical data on the entire product line, including control dampers, fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire/smoke...

New combination ambient carbon monoxide and combustible gas leak detector from TPI.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
October 3, 2005... For just $349.95, get the 775 combination ambient carbon monoxide and combustible gas leak detector from TPI. The 775 is the first of its kind to combine both detection technologies into one easy-to-use handheld and afford able instrument....

New combustion efficiency analyzer from TPI.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
October 3, 2005... The TPI 708 is available now for just $399.95 special limited time only price. The TPI 708 provides three instruments in one: Combustion Efficiency Analyzer, CO Analyzer, and Differential Thermometer. Measure [O.sub.2], CO; calculate...

New dual input K-Type Thermometer.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
October 3, 2005... TPI 343C2 K-Type Thermometer Kit is offered for $74.95 suggested trade price. The 343C2, with protective rubber boot and two general-purpose air probes with FDA-approved Teflon insulation up to 400[degrees]F, is an excellent choice for all dual...

New Digital Clamp-on with digital multimeter features.(Product & Literature Showcase: A Special Advertising Section)
October 3, 2005... $119.95 suggested trade price for the TP1270 Digital Clamp-on Meter. With a slim jaw and body, the TPI 270 is perfect for cramped work areas and crowded electrical panels. Use the 270 to: measure motor in-rush and run current; measure...

Trane.(Price Increases)
October 10, 2005... Trane (Piscataway, N.J.) increased prices 2 percent to 5 percent on its light commercial, commercial unitary, and commercial applied products, effective immediately.

Titus.(Price Increases)
October 10, 2005... Titus (Richardson, Texas) increased prices 3 percent on all products, effective immediately.

EVAPCO Inc.(Price Increases)
October 10, 2005... EVAPCO Inc. (Houston) increased prices on all industrial refrigeration products 5 percent to 6 percent, effective immediately.

Weil-Mclain.(Manufacturers)
October 10, 2005... Weil-Mclain (Michigan City, Ind.) opened a new manufacturing plant and customer training facility in Eden, N.C.

Titeflex Corp.(Manufacturers)
October 10, 2005... Titeflex Corp.'s (Springfield, Mass.) Gastite Division hired Jeffrey Ingertson and Heath Kalmarlson as sales engineers.

Ruskin.(Manufacturers)
October 10, 2005... Ruskin (Grandview, Mo.) acquired NRG Industries Inc.

Fluke Electronics Corp. (Everett, Wash.) will acquire Infrared Solutions Inc.(Manufacturers)
October 10, 2005... Fluke Electronics Corp. (Everett, Wash.) will acquire Infrared Solutions Inc. during the 2005 fourth quarter.

Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems.(Manufacturers)
October 10, 2005... Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems (Indianapolis) named Kevin Dudash NA Residential brand manager.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) elected Keith Wilson the 2005-06 SMACNA president.

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) partnered with Market Hardware to offer Website design and hosting services for members.

National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) is releasing the 2005 Design Phase Commissioning Handbook.

HVACXchange makes industry take notice.(gathering of companies )
October 10, 2005... Many of the largest commercial mechanical contracting companies in the United States recently met with leading manufacturers at an exclusive event nestled in the mountains of Utah, a short ride from the Salt Lake City airport. HVACXchange[TM]...

New Orleans contractor gets back to work.(Sonny Knobloch experience)
October 10, 2005... NEW ORLEANS -- Sonny Knobloch was one of the relatively few New Orleans' residents who stayed after Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding wiped out most of New Orleans. The HVAC contractor figured he could ride out the tough times and...

Look for your new subscriber number.(industry NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... TROY, Mich. -- In order to better serve our subscribers, The NEWS has upgraded its customer service. In the process, we have changed your subscriber number for online Extra Edition access. Your new subscriber number begins with AC followed...

SMACNA awards scholarships.(industry NEWS)
October 10, 2005... CHANTILLY, Va. -- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) awarded three College of Fellows scholarships, worth $2,000 each per academic year. The winners are: * Daniel Byrne III of Vacaville, Calif....

NAIMA Canada commits to energy reduction.(industry NEWS)
October 10, 2005... OTTAWA, Ontario -- The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) Canada announced its members have volunteered to target a 10 percent per volume reduction of electricity consumption in their Ontario plants. NAIMA members...

Nordyne leaps ahead with 23 SEER.(industry NEWS)
October 10, 2005... SAN FRANCISCO -- At the Nordyne annual Tappan, Frigidaire, and Westinghouse distributor meeting, the announcement of an industry-leading 23-SEER air conditioner was met with cheers from the audience. The company strategy in the race to the...

Kobie Kooling Inc. awards 'Lennox Ace'.(Kobie Kooling Inc)(Lennox Ace)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Michael Cunningham, an indoor air quality supervisor on the environmental investigation team at Kobie Kooling Inc., was recently honored with the "Lennox Ace" bomber jacket for his innovations and efforts in a remediation...

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) hosted its annual educational foundation golf tournament, raising $5,000 for P-H-C business management education.

Canadian Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Wholesalers (CHRAW).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The Canadian Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Wholesalers (CHRAW) appointed Pierre Martin as CHRAW chair at the association's annual general meeting.

Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) recently appointed Mike Burns the chair of HRAI Canada. They also selected Mark Boncardo as chair of the HRAI Manufacturers Division.

North American Technician Excellence (NATE).(online certification)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... North American Technician Excellence (NATE) (Arlington, Va.) has changed its Consumer Contractor Connection (CCC). Contractors can sign up online for the CCC Locator, which allows consumers to find a company by zip code proximity. Twenty-five...

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) elected Jim Finley vice president,

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) earned an award of excellence from the Web Marketing Association for its site www.ashrae.org.

Carbon Monoxide Safety Association (COSA).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The Carbon Monoxide Safety Association (COSA) which recently unveiled its new Website, www. cosafety.org, will be demonstrating calibration on Bacharach CO and combustion analyzers at the ABCO trade show, Nov. 9.

Air Movement And Control Association International Inc.(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The Air Movement And Control Association International Inc. (AMCA International) had its "ANSI/ AMCA 250-2005 Laboratory Methods of Testing Jet Tunnel Fans for Performance" document approved as an American national standard by ANSI. For more...

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada (HRAC).(Associations)
October 10, 2005... The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada (HRAC) reappointed Nancy McKeraghan board of directors chair for her second term.

Apollo 13 heroes talk about success; failure is not an option according to Lovell and Kranz.(Conference Update / PHCC)
October 10, 2005... ORLANDO, Fla. -- James Lovell and Gene Kranz know a lot about success and failure. In fact, the whole world knows of their successes and failures. Lovell was the command module commander aboard Apollo 8, man's maiden voyage to the moon, and...

Leak detection flashlights.(what's NEW)
October 10, 2005... The Stylus[R] UV and Twin-Task[R] 3C UV are Ultraviolet (UV) flashlights for detecting leaks in HVACR units. The ultra-slim Stylus penlight permits technicians to spot small leaks inside equipment. It features a 375-nanometer LED and weighs 1.1...

Foil tape.(what's NEW)
October 10, 2005... A new line of foil tapes for HVAC systems is specially formulated for extreme temperatures. Available under the Nashua[R] and Polyken[R] brands, the 330 extreme weather foil tape is designed for securing joints and seams in ductwork. The...

Product catalog.(what's NEW)
October 10, 2005... The 2005 product catalog provides technical specifications, product features and benefits, and selection tips for the manufacturer's complete line of TIG (rubber, flex, and machine/specialty) torches and accessories. Accessories include...