Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from September 2007

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from September 2007

Metal Industries (Clear water, Fla.) partnered with Hidria IMP Klima (Godovic, Slovenia).(Manufacturers)
September 3, 2007... Metal Industries (Clear water, Fla.) partnered with Hidria IMP Klima (Godovic, Slovenia). The agreement allows the company to promote and sell products under the Hidria brand in the U.S. market.

Uponor North America.(Manufacturers)
September 3, 2007... Uponor North America (Apple Valley, Minn.) hired J Gregory Lawler as vice president of supply chain and as a member of the senior management committte.

LSB Industries Inc.(Manufacturers)
September 3, 2007... LSD Industries Inc. (Oklahoma City) temporarily enlarged its board of directors to include Robert Butkin and Ronald Perry as independent directors.

TAC Field Device Division.(Manufacturers)
September 3, 2007... TAC Field Device Division (Loves Park, Ill.) released an updated edition of the TAC Erie Product Guide.

Lynxspring Inc.(Manufacturers)
September 3, 2007... Lynxspring Inc. (Leawood, Kan.) hired Allen Biegel as its director of national accounts.

ABCO Refrigeration Supply Corp.(Distributors)
September 3, 2007... ABCO Refrigeration Supply Corp. (Long Island City, N.Y.) joined the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech).

Midwest Technical Institute (Springfield, Ill.) applied to HVAC Excellence (Mt. Prospect, Ill.).(Education)
September 3, 2007... Midwest Technical Institute (Springfield, Ill.) applied to HVAC Excellence (Mt. Prospect, Ill.) for third-party verification of its HVAC program.

Efficiencies for commercial freezers head to Congress.(Focus: SUPERMARKET & RESTAURANT REFRIGERATION)
September 3, 2007... Commercial refrigeration manufacturers and energy-efficiency advocacy groups have announced that they reached a consensus agreement on first-ever federal energy efficiency standards for commercial walk-in freezers. If enacted by Congress, it...

Surveys say, 'refrigeration!'.
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Contractors and service technicians who work on mechanical refrigeration equipment in supermarkets and convenience stores can monitor the potential profitability of such jobs by sorting through a regular pipeline of...

Dry up houses before sealing.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 3, 2007... [Editor's note: This note is in response to the article "Mold in New Home Sends Owners Packing," Aug. 20.] I am constantly amazed when I hear about mold problems in homes--especially new homes and only new homes--that it isn't pointed out...

Not the real world.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 3, 2007... In the article "SEER Rating Challenged," [July 23]... while there is some area of discussion about fan wattage decreases by adding static in the system (depending on where the fan is operating on the fan curve) there is by his [Alan Kessler,...

Project files: subdivision.(the NEWS)
September 3, 2007... COMPANY: Robinson Heating and Cooling, Cedar Springs, Mich. INSTALLATION: Ruud Achiever Series UGRA High-Efficiency Propane Furnaces COMPLETION: Project Completed [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CUSTOMER: Sable Developing Inc.,...

Fedders' NA operations files for Chapter 11.(newsline)
September 3, 2007... LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. -- In order to facilitate a restructuring that will enable it to preserve value and continue operations, Fedders Corp.'s North American subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S....

High-efficiency fuels propane choice.(newsline)
September 3, 2007... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB's) Research Center on behalf of the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), found that 34 percent of homes built by surveyed builders over the...

NEBB meeting heads South.(newsline)(National Environmental Balancing Bureau)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) will hold its 2007 Annual Meeting and Educational Conference at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World[R] Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Nov. 9 and 10....

Dust bunnies: IAQ concerns.(newsline)(Dust Bunny Barometer )(Survey)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... TYLER, Texas -- Nearly 75 percent of homeowners admitted their houses had unwanted piles of dust, pet hair, and other particles known as dust bunnies, according to those surveyed in 20 major U.S. cities for the first-ever Dust Bunny Barometer...

IAQ Council lists insured.(newsline)(indoor air quality)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... LENDALE, Ariz. -- The American Indoor Air Quality (American IAQ) Council added a locator service listing insured companies that employ IAQ Council-certified professionals to its Website. Companies that carry professional liability insurance...

UAC presents excellence plan.(newsline)
September 3, 2007... ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- During the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada's (UA's) Instructor Training Week, the Union-Affiliated Contractors (UAC) met with William...

Cooler, freezers.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Working with Emerson Climate Technologies, the company has created a new line of pre-charged condensing units for the Hybrid[TM] reach-ins for medium- and low-temperature applications. The coolers and freezers offer...

Carbon dioxide transmitters.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ventostat[R] T8031/T8041 duct-mount and Airestat[R] T5000 Series wall-mount carbon dioxide (C[O.sub.2]) transmitters are easy to install and simple to use. They remain accurate over the expected life of the...

Differential pressure sensors.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MEMS-based P992/P993 low-range differential pressure sensors are perfectly suited for a variety of HVAC applications including variable air volume systems, filter pressure monitoring, duct airflow, static...

Metalworking lubricants.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LA (Low Acid) Series of lubricants is designed for use with fins, tubes, and other components used in the heat exchange sector. The series is formulated to significantly reduce the formation of acids and can help...

Refrigeration dictionary.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Refrigeration Spanish is a pocket-sized book of commonly used refrigeration terms and safety phrases. It contains over 1,000 refrigeration terms translated from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. The...

Interface data loggers.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Model TR-71W and TR-72W thermo recorders are data loggers that incorporate an integrated Ethernet/LAN interface for monitoring both temperature and humidity. These capabilities allow for quick and easy collection of...

AHU, coil brochure.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A product brochure describes the manufacturer's custom-built air-handling units (AHUs) and replacement coils. The replacement air handlers are custom built to exact specifications so they can be installed quickly...

Germicidal UV lamps.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... The UV germicidal lamps are safety-coated fluorescent lamps that emit high-output UV radiation, peaking at 253.7 nm (UVC), to inactivate bacteria, viruses, spores, and molds in controlled environments. In the event of accidental breakage, the...

Remote monitoring, alarm system.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 2800 is a stand-alone remote monitor and alarm notification system. It monitors operating conditions such as temperature, power supply, alarms, excess humidity, water on the floor, and intrusion. The system...

Adjustable pipe drainage system.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pipe Prop adjustable drainage system is a versatile pipe support. It elevates and secures all types of pipe and is sold in quantities of 12. It is available with either 1 1/2-inch (Model APS-1) or 2 1/2-inch...

Rooftop unit filters.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MERV 15 two-inch filters are designed for rooftop units. They improve IAQ by removing a minimum of 85 percent of particles sized 0.3-1 micron, including most types of bacteria, paint pigments, and smoke....

Tankless water heater.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The T-K3-OS tankless water heater is designed to be installed only outdoors. At 13.8 inches wide and weighing 40 pounds, the unit can be mounted on a wall or installed between two wall studs using the TK-RB02 recess...

Mini-split cables.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... The Baron brand Baro-Split mini-split cables are designed for the HVAC market. They are available in three constructions: Corra/Clad[R] MC, Compact 600[R], and Shielded Low Voltage Cables. The Corra/Clad MC cable consists of soft-drawn annealed...

Work lights.(what's new)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The HemiPro[TM] Series of high-intensity, cordless LED work lights have a hemispherical lens that evenly illuminates wider areas without hotspots, dim areas, or halo rings, said the manufacturer. The...

FMI showcase mixes old with new.(FOCUS: SUPERMARKET & RESTAURANT REFRIGERATION)(Food Marketing Institute)
September 3, 2007... CHICAGO -- On the floor of the most recent Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Show, much attention was directed to a replica of the squad car that Andy Taylor and Barney Fife drove for many years in mythical Mayberry, N.C. It was at the display...

For salespeople: how to get up when you're down.(business management)(Viewpoint essay)
September 3, 2007... I've been pondering an e-mail I recently received. In it, the young salesperson described his most pressing challenge: the sales roller coaster. When things go well, he's up, emotionally, and when things don't go well, he's down. The...

Refrigeration key in moving milk.(REFRIGERATION zone)
September 3, 2007... Schools face special challenges when it comes to commercial refrigeration, particularly when it comes to the safety of milk. Because of safety regulations at the state and national levels, temperature guidelines for milk in schools are more...

Installation stresses turnkey ability.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: product spotlight)
September 3, 2007... A new line of pre-charged condensing units have been developed by Emerson Climate Technologies and Zero Zone Inc. They are for use with Zero Zone's Hybrid Reach-Ins for medium and low temperature applications. The project began in December...

Inspecting compressors.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: ice breaker)
September 3, 2007... Refrigeration system maintenance can be broken down into two distinctive tasks. First, the system's current operating conditions need to be inspected and observed to ensure that the system is operating at or close to its design parameters....

New trends in truck refrigeration.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: refrigeration trends)
September 3, 2007... Refrigeration technology for transportation is undergoing the same constant change being experienced in the stationary sector. In a report issued by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) to mark cumulative production of 200,000 refrigeration...

Discus compressors.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: the professor)
September 3, 2007... Discus compressors are refrigeration compressors used in supermarkets, walk-in coolers and freezers, and industrial applications. They range in horsepower from 5 to 60-hp. Discus compressors are available with capacity modulation from 10 to 100...

R-434A gets ASHRAE OK.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: refrigerants)
September 3, 2007... According to ComStar International Inc., an HFC refrigerant that it markets as RS-45 and has been developed for possible use by OEMs instead of R-410A, has been "approved and given the designation of R-434A with an A-1 safety classification" by...

Restaurant increases comfort, decreases bills: White Castle special orders rooftop-kitchen exhaust combo.(field solutions)
September 3, 2007... White Castle restaurants, famous for their mouthwatering little hamburgers, claims many firsts (including being the first fast-food hamburger chain ever; first to sell a million hamburgers; and the first to offer frozen fast food). Now, the...

HeadMaster.(hotline: service & maintenance)
September 3, 2007... QUESTION: By Drambo2010 (Screen name) I am trying to find out if head-master-head pressure-mixing valves are the same thing or what the difference is. Does one work on condenser pressure? Receiver pressure? Does one backup in the...

Natural gas furnace.(hotline: service & maintenance)
September 3, 2007... QUESTION: By Gary Christenson Via E-Mail I am a homeowner looking for replacement burners for a vintage Lennox GS10Q3 natural gas furnace. These burners are no longer produced by Lennox, so I'm hoping a shop or warehouse somewhere...

New heat pump.(hotline: service & maintenance)
September 3, 2007... QUESTION: From Debbie Caplette Via E-Mail I'm hoping you can help me with my current situation regarding the purchase of a new heat pump. This is my problem: I currently live in a condo and my present heat pump has died. I have...

RSES meeting invades the Alamo: annual conference focuses on education.(conference update)
September 3, 2007... SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Combatants spent 13 days in 1836 battling at the Alamo. The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society's (RSES's) 70th Annual Conference attendees will spend three days exploring the Alamo and determining some of the more...

Murphy' law: pricing and the bid day blues.(opinions: VIEWS AND INSIGHTS FROM THE EDITORIAL STAFF AND GUEST COLUMNISTS)
September 3, 2007... Spending too much for something is foolish; but spending too little is stupid. A famous guy uttered similar words in a much more elegant fashion when describing the common practice of trying to get a bargain--at any price. It causes me to...

New technologies, no leaks.(opinions: VIEWS AND INSIGHTS FROM THE EDITORIAL STAFF AND GUEST COLUMNISTS)
September 3, 2007... Those who work on supermarket refrigeration equipment are well aware that three different technologies are trying to maintain or gain footholds. One is the traditional direct expansion (DX), which has been around a long time, is usually found...

Clockwork Home Services Inc.(Contractors)
September 10, 2007... Clockwork Home Services Inc. (Sarasota, Fla.) was ranked No. 822 on Inc. Magazine's 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. It ranked 45 in the magazine's top 100 private companies in the construction industry....

Emerson Climate Technologies.(Manufacturers)
September 10, 2007... Emerson Climate Technologies (St. Louis) added RSS feed capabilities to its public Website, www.emersonclimate.com.

Eclipse Inc.(Manufacturers)
September 10, 2007... Eclipse Inc. (Rockford, III.) hired Hugh Hiigel as corporate services product manager.

Metal Industries Inc. (Virginia Beach, Va.) joined the U.S. Green Building Council.(Manufacturers)
September 10, 2007... Metal Industries Inc. (Virginia Beach, Va.) joined the U.S. Green Building Council (Washington).

ICOR International Inc.(Manufacturers)
September 10, 2007... ICOR International Inc. (Indianapolis) hired Shellie Williams as assistant sales and marketing director.

Lynxspring Inc.'s (Leawood, Kan.) training facility has been certified by Tridium Inc. (Richmond, Va.).(Manufacturers)
September 10, 2007... Lynxspring Incas (Leawood, Kan.) training facility has been certified by Tridium Inc. (Richmond, Va.) as an authorized site for technical certification program training for NiagaraAXTM.

Danfoss (Baltimore) signed an agreement.(Manufacturers)
September 10, 2007... Danfoss (Baltimore) signed an agreement to acquire Chatleff Controls Inc. (Austin, Texas).

Hart & Cooley Inc.(Manufacturers)
September 10, 2007... Hart & Cooley Inc. (Grand Rapids, Mich.) appointed Christopher Pfaus as vice president of marketing.

Nexstar[R] Inc.(Organizations)
September 10, 2007... Nexstar[R] Inc. (White Bear Lake, Minn.) promoted Jack Tester as head of its business coaching department.

HVAC Excellence.(Organizations)
September 10, 2007... HVAC Excellence's (Mt. Prospect, III.) HVACR Educator's and Trainer's Conference will be held March 16-19, 2008, at the Imperial Palace Hotel in Las Vegas.

Carrier appoints new president: McDonough to Lead Residential and Light Commercial Systems.
September 10, 2007... FARMINGTON, Conn. -- Carrier Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp., appointed Robert (Bob) J. McDonough as president of its Residential and Light Commercial Systems (RLCS) business. McDonough, who is replacing Halsey Cook, will be based in...

Average SEERs rise in residential sector.(FOCUS: ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Energy-efficient products are gaining ground in the residential sector. Industry-wide statistics indicate that through June of this year, about five out of every six air conditioners and condensing units sold to...

CMP Corp. names Harrison new president and COO.(newsline)
September 10, 2007... OKLAHOMA CITY -- CMP Corp. selected Ben Harrison as its newest president and COO. A 28-year veteran of CMP and former CMP vice president, Harrison is only the second person to hold the presidency since the organization opened its doors in 1966....

NATE continues beta testing.(newsline)(North American Technician Excellence)(Brief article)
September 10, 2007... ARLINGTON, Va. -- North American Technician Excellence (NATE) continues to beta test the install versions of the Refrigeration exams - Light Commercial Refrigeration Install (fractional up to 7.5 hp) and Commercial Refrigeration Install (7.5...

Climate change.(newsline)(Cartoon)
September 10, 2007... The contractors are expecting a seminar on their future with 13 SEER. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

U.S. secretary to speak.(newsline)
September 10, 2007... LAS VEGAS -- Dr. Patricia Stanley, deputy assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, will be addressing HVACR educators, trainers, and administrators at the second annual HVAC Excellence HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference,...

USGBC offers green education.(newsline)
September 10, 2007... CHICAGO -- The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC's) annual Greenbuild conference and exhibition, which will be held at the McCormick Place West in Chicago Nov. 7-9, is offering education sessions covering the Leadership in Energy and...

Robert O'Connor Jr.(Obituary)(Brief article)
September 10, 2007... LEWISTON, Maine -- E. Robert O'Connor Jr. died Aug. 21, 2007, shortly after arriving at the Central Maine Medical Center. O'Connor was born in Dublin, Ireland, March 14, 1962. His heating company, Patriot Heating, Auburn, Maine, performed a...

Trane wins three times.(newsline)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOUSTON -- David Weekley Homes announced the winners of its third annual Partners of Choice Award. The award is given to suppliers based on their quality and service as rated by David Weekley Homes team members...

ASHRAE expands global services.
September 10, 2007... ATLANTA -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) approved strategies to help strengthen its role as a global resource for HVACR practices through expanded membership services and cooperation with...

Plastic take offs.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 5-inch take off is an addition to the company's self-sealing trunk line take-off products. The plastic take-off features a patented Clip and Zip[TM] fastening system for quick connection. The double-sided...

A/C System Design Manual.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... The Air-Conditioning System Design Manual, second edition, is the second book in the Professional Series and is published jointly by the association and Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier. It bridges the gap between engineering theory and practical...

Package rooftop unit.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed with schools in mind, the high-efficiency 15 SEER Precedent[TM] light commercial packaged rooftop unit uses R-410A. The accurate, tested sound data along with the Trane Acoustics Program (TAP) provides the...

Multipocket tool bag.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nine new versions of the 5002 Series multipocket canvas tool bags are now available. They come in 16-, 18- and 20-inch sizes in the following colors: blue (5002-BLU-16, 5002-BLU-18, and 5002-BLU-20), orange...

BACnet workstation application.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RC-Studios[R] 2.0 is an intuitive BACnet[R] operator workstation application that allows users to create control programs and interfaces. It is a major update that offers end users a wide array of new and enhanced...

Wall-mounted boiler.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... The Knight[TM] heating boiler is now available in new wall-mounted models, for space-saving installation versatility. The new compact, wall-mount models are designed to enhance installation flexibility, while still offering all of the features...

HVAC tool sets.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Three master tools sets for the HVAC trade are available: a Starter Set, an Add-On Set, and a Basic Set. The sets include the most common tools needed by HVAC technicians including sockets, wrenches, pliers,...

Bid management facilitation.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... The Blue Book of Building and Construction (The Blue Book) is expanding its reprographer network nationwide and adding new functionality in order to facilitate communication of project documents. In order to accomplish this, The Blue Book built...

Energy recovery units.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... Custom energy recovery units are now available. The company's energy recovery units use exhaust air from a given space that contains heating or cooling energy to condition a source of outside air. Utilizing this exhaust energy lessens the...

Low-resistance tester.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RM116 Micro-Ohmmeter is a low-resistance tester designed for maintenance departments, workshops, and field use, performing measurements on inductive and noninductive resistances with a DC current. According to...

Condensing boiler.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Benchmark 3.0 low-NOx (BMK 3.0LN) condensing boiler now supports dual-fuel (natural gas or propane) applications, increasing system design options for facility owners and managers. With a 15:1 turndown over an...

Patterned fabric duct.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Designer Series[TM] fabric option is the HVAC industry's first fashionable patterned fabric duct collection targeted for retail, hotel, and other commercial buildings where exposed ductwork is integral with the...

Extra-length torches.(what's new)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Four new additions to the Bulldog[TM] torch series are available. Three of the additions are extra-length torches--36, 48, and 72 inches--with 180-degree head angle. The fourth is a 36-inch torch with a 75-degree...

Lessening CO leaks with equipment safety.(service & maintenance)
September 10, 2007... This article is part one of a two-part series on carbon monoxide (CO) safety and residential equipment and venting. Is heating equipment and the way we install it really as safe as it should be? Every week during the winter the media...

Open books keep employees involved: make sure workers understand financials.(business management)
September 10, 2007... One sure way of distancing employees from the business is to make them feel detached and uninformed of company policies and procedures. Being isolated from business decision-making processes is a proven way to lose employees and raise the level...

Some carrier, Bryant distributors to be company owned.(industry news)
September 10, 2007... Carrier and Bryant dealers in Southern California have had a busy summer. Not only has it been hot from a weather perspective, but there's been sizzling news from the manufacturer regarding the future of their distributors in this region. ...

How to survive the missiles of business, life.(team leadership)
September 10, 2007... Picture a crisp, clear spring day. You're flying 550 knots at 22,000 feet, with your wingman two miles off and exactly 90 degrees to your right, on a combat mission in southern Iraq's no-fly zone. You both are scanning for enemy aircraft,...