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Almost 5 years ago, Danfoss introduced NovoCon S, the first –of-its-kind digital actuator, specially designed for AB-QM pressure independent control valves (PICVs). At the time, this was a revolutionary actuator for controlling flow through terminal units in hydronic HVAC applications. NovoCon S digital actuator With its bus-communication for BACnet MS/TP or Modbus RTU protocols, NovoCon S is a front runner in establishing new and innovative IoT solutions for smart buildings. The concep...
Every year enough gas is flared at oil extraction sites to satisfy the annual fuel demand of the entire continent of Africa. The practice of burning Associated Petroleum Gas (APG) released during oil production known as “flaring” represents a lost opportunity that operators should be seeking to tap into as fuel efficiency and reducing net carbon emissions becomes ever more important. monetize flared gas to power operations Aggreko has been working with the oil industry for several...
Security dealers now have the opportunity to offer their customers substantial energy savings while earning recurring monthly revenue (RMR) with a new integration developed between the Connect ONE cloud-hosted interface and ecobee WiFi SmartThermostats. Connect ONE Connect ONE, an award-winning service and management platform from Connected Technologies, now provides seamless support and control of popular ecobee, allowing dealers to expand into managed services for energy management and envir...
Danfoss is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its popular TU stainless steel thermostatic expansion valve, trusted for the most demanding refrigeration applications by OEMs and installers worldwide. TU thermostatic expansion valve With more than 15 million valves sold since its launch in 1995, TU's combination of high precision and unique stainless-steel construction has made it a staple of cold-chain systems in particular. Equipment manufacturers have come to value the TU's robustness, reli...
Water heaters are one of the most frequently used appliances in the home. As such, they often fall victim to signs of overuse, commonly caused by a lack of routine maintenance. There are many ways to prolong the life of the water heater, in addition to keeping the home safe. Maintaining the water pressure within the tank water heater is extremely important. Water pressure that is too high is one of the most common causes for a leaky or burst hot water tank. To prevent this expensive and potenti...
While the world’s on pause, users may be itching to finally complete some tasks around the home. Adding value to the house is never a completed job, the user must constantly update, clean, and renovate for when the time comes to sell the property. So what are ways users can add value to the home during COVID? The value of the home projects and upgrades varies on the market and the current home value. But let’s start with 5 simple projects to increase the value of the home with...
Danfoss Editron has joined the National Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition. The initiative is attempting to create a five-year point-of-sale incentive program totaling over US$ 2 billion at the federal level that would introduce tens of thousands of zero-emissions trucks into American fleets. Organized by CALSTART, the ZET Coalition is aiming to inject life into the U.S. economy by increasing manufacturing capabilities in the electric bus and truck industries. Trucks and buses represent 4% of...
Combi boilers need constant water pressure. To help stay calm under (low) pressure, below are some of the most common reasons & fixes: Leak in the pressure relief valve Debris may have got lodged inside. Valve has to be replaced or cleaned. The expansion vessel is faulty If there’s an issue in the expansion vessel, it won’t be able to handle the expanding hot water. Users will need an expert to do a pressure check. Air in the combi boiler system Find the rad...
Armstrong Fluid Technology is offering a carefully researched and detailed whitepaper that analyzes the features and benefits of Hydronic systems compared to Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems. Entitled, The Advantages of Hydronic Systems Versus Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) – A Critical Analysis, the 18-page whitepaper presents a detailed review of technical data plus post-installation analysis of system types. The insightful analysis also examines the cost-savings claims made by...
When users are looking at how the air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors. Most people realize that the brand they select, the size, the features, and the efficiency rating all play a role in how well an air conditioner will cool the Los Angeles home. However, many environmental issues also play a significant part in not only the air conditioner’s performance but contribute to potential problems they may face. Their team of experts at Tassio Temperature wants to...
In the hottest days of summer, an inefficient HVAC system can run for much of the day. Older units tend to be less efficient than newer ones, but there are ways to improve the performance of air conditioning (AC) systems. Home owners diligently mow the lawn every weekend, but how often do they inspect the landscaping around the outdoor AC unit? This unit is typically tucked out of sight, so it’s easy to neglect. One should make it a point to maintain the area around it with a pair of trim...
The stifling summer heat creates desperation to invest in a quality air conditioning unit. Currently, users definitely can’t imagine their life without these cooling machines. But did they know that standard air conditioners will inflate monthly electric bills and can have a detrimental impact on health, skin, body, and environment? Nowadays engineers are working on a way to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of air conditioners to keep the home&rs...
Viessmann welcomes announcement of a new Green Homes Grant by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. The government will issue vouchers of up to £5,000 per household and up to £10,000 for low income households, to cover two-thirds of the cost of home improvements such as loft, wall and floor insulation, eco-friendly boilers, heat pumps, double or triple-glazed windows, low-energy lighting and energy-efficient doors. Fossil-Fuelled boilers “We know the government...
Jacques Technologies and Luxriot have officially announced the High Level Interface (HLI) between their systems. Combining Jacques’ quality audio intercom system with Luxriot’s renowned video management system, Evo, the solution captures and records audio streaming with the associated CCTV. Audio intercom System – Evo VMS Truly encapsulating the capabilities and benefits of third-party integration by efficiently using security resources, the integration between Jacques Techno...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has unveiled two new COMPASS R high efficiency models with ECM Motor Technology for up to 80% energy savings. COMPASS R circulators Featuring an air-cooled ECM motor and advanced Design Envelope variable speed technology, the new COMPASS R20-35 and R40-45 circulators can replace many competing models with bolt-for-bolt connection capability. The new COMPASS R models cover a wide performance range and are energy efficient upgrades for two and three-piece and wet roto...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his summer statement, announcing a number of interventions to help stimulate the economic recovery from Coronavirus. With measures tackling issues raised in the CIPHE’s manifesto for the plumbing and heating industry - such as education and energy efficiency - this mini budget is set to have a particular impact on the sector. The outlook for young people has been top of the agenda in recent weeks, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson enthusiastic about the co...
Nothing brings wintertime operations to a halt faster than a frozen and blocked pipe. When industrial and residential pipes freeze, flow stops, expensive equipment breaks, surrounding items are damaged, the valuable product is lost, and repair downtime begins. Even if the pipe’s contents have a lower freezing point, changes in viscosity can cause catastrophic damage. Applying insulation and other heating solutions before the winter months begin, saves the user time, money, and frust...
Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer and ColdZone, was recognized for excellence in product design in the 17th annual Dealer Design Awards program, sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News (ACHR News) magazine. EcoNet Enabled Unit Cooler An independent panel of contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 93 entries. HTPG’s Center Mount EcoNet...
As the world works to contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, the team at Trane is adapting to this rapidly evolving situation, implementing safety measures, and taking care of each other, the partners and the customers. They have implemented steps in an effort to protect the Trane team, the customers and the people who work, play and heal in the facilities where they provide services and systems. Trane’s business is largely categorized as ‘critical’ by the U.S. Depart...
HYZER is new product that integrates the latest generation of efficient products together in a system. The control implements state-of-the-art algorithms to reduce energy consumption and preventively optimize operating conditions of all units, pumps and external devices involved in the heating and cooling production. HYZER control device offers different integration levels: from the management of more units in parallel to the control of auxiliary devices, such as dry coolers and/or external pum...
Pump insulation jackets are specialized protective equipment designed to fit around industrial pumping equipment. Many different industries pump fluids or gases through pipes and need points of pump access on their pipeline. These industries include oil and gas, agriculture, transportation, power plants, marine and aerospace, chemical, bio-pharmaceutical, and more. These pumps are critical locations and are greatly vulnerable, regardless of their contents. Keeping pumps functional and protected...
Industry-renowned efficiency, precise temperature control and new remote servicing capabilities improve home owner experience and reinforce Lennox’ leadership in product innovation. Lennox Industries (Lennox), a trusted HVAC brand for 125 years, is raising the bar on its Ultimate Comfort System, by unveiling a 99 percent efficient gas furnace with enhanced diagnostics, and a new Lennox PROs Service Dashboard for contractors, in order to improve customer relationship management and remote...
ADEY attended the Rinnai new product open house at SRGI's training center in Raynham, Massachusetts and what a success it was. Tankless water heater From the new Rinnai Sensei condensing tankless water heater & the Demand Duo 80-gallon hybrid water heater to ADEY's award-winning MagnaClean Commercial range and hot off the block, MagnaCleanse flushing unit, many contractors managed to feast their eyes on the latest and greatest HVAC products. It was an awesome day of meeting new HVAC pros,...
Unmatched for quality, ease and control, Friedrich’s new 2019 smart models have integrated Wi-Fi control through Friedrich Connect™, and are voice command compatible. From the commercial-grade, 20-gauge steel cabinet and fully enclosed fan motors to its unrivaled QuietMaster technology, Kühl represents a new standard in room air conditioners. 6,000 - 35,000 Btu/hr. Cooling only, heat pumps and cooling + electric heat models. Friedrichs Kühl's quiet des...
Applied Comfort Products celebrated the production of its 150,000th packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) in June. The milestone was reached last week when the EA product rolled off the production line at the company’s headquarters in Cambridge, Canada. heating and cooling solutions Applied Comfort has been trading for over 25 years and is a manufacturer of through-the-wall and zoned heating and cooling solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors. Brett Richardson, President...
IT Tech Packaging, Inc., a globally renowned manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, has announced that its operating entity in China, Hebei Baoding Dongfang Paper Milling Company Limited (Dongfang Paper), expects to launch the construction of a combined heat and power generation project utilizing biomass technology (Biomass CHP project) with the total construction area of 80,373 square meters which is located in its Wei County production base. Biomass CHP Th...
Airedale International has showcased the ingenuity of its R&D team by developing a new dual-function version of its pioneering hybrid fan coil unit to meet evolving industry demands. They have launched the latest generation of the award-winning Artus fan coil unit range, now with a four-pipe integrated heating and cooling option for commercial and residential spaces. Artus fan coil unit The original, single coil Artus first appeared on the market two years ago and has since found success i...
When it comes to water heater maintenance, there are a few essential items to include on the 'honey-do' list. Fortunately, most tasks necessary to prolong the life of the water heater only need to be done once every few years. Descaling the hot water heater is one of those 'must-do' projects and one that should be completed every two years. What is descaling and why is it important? A home’s water heater is almost constantly working. The water inside the tank also contains minerals, suc...
Home owners are going to run into problems with their air conditioning system at some point. ‘Problems’, of course, is a very broad term. An air filter that is too dirty is a problem, but it is one that homeowners can pretty easily resolve by themselves. Danger of refrigerant leak A refrigerant leak, on the other hand, is a very serious problem. If home owners have any reason at all to suspect that they have a refrigerant leak, then they absolutely need to schedule professional rep...
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is warning that COVID-19 has caused an economic climate ripe for rogue trainers and rogue training courses. For those who have been made redundant, or those whose priorities have changed post-pandemic, seeking to re-train in a new sector is an attractive prospect. As one of the few industries operational during coronavirus, and vital to the UK’s economic recovery, construction has weathered the storm better than many othe...
