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Coolsys Acquires Richmond Refrigeration Service
This is the second acquisition made by CoolSys in the Mid-Atlantic region in the past seven months.
Ductless Systems Address Range of Issues for Commercial Buildings
More commercial building owners see the advantages of ductless systems when it comes to meeting a range of needs for space and comfort.
Bill Glockner: ASA University helps its members improve business
My number-one goal as 2020 ASA president is to drive ASA programs deeper into our member organizations so our members and their employees can “get in the game!”
Adventures in Hydronic Heating Volume 2
We are proud to present the second of the four-part eBook series that chronicles Dave’s “Adventures in Hydronic Heating.”
Case study: MODA supply box system delivers labor savings at Grand Hyatt hotel
Plumbing a high-rise hotel like the new Grand Hyatt Nashville — phase one of the 16-acre Nashville Yards development — is a project as challenging as it is massive. Meeting such a challenge inevitably requires a certain flexibility in both materials and approach.
Service World Expo Will Proceed As Planned
Service Nation Inc. announced that Service World Expo will proceed as planned on September 22 – 24, 2020, at the Tampa Bay Convention Center.
R-22 Reclamation Continues to Slow Down
A large installed base equipment still uses R-22, so once virgin supplies are exhausted, reclaimed refrigerant will be the only source available.
A Closer Look at Several Alternatives to R-22
If customers are seeking a more environmentally friendly alternative to HCFCs, there are many options available.
Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc.: Commercial Plenum Fans
The TEK line offers three new models that feature backward curved airfoil wheels.
Gear Keeper: Industrial Tool Tether
Designed for at-heights work, this safety device allows for tools to be attached to a person.
RIDGID®: Pipe Cutting Tool
The tool is compatible with the RIDGID full line of Standard 32kN Press Tool accessories.
RenewAire: Enthalpy Cores
This product is a turnkey array of stacked static-plate enthalpy cores on a baseplate for energy recovery solutions inside OEM HVAC air handlers.
FabricAir: Fabric Duct Printer
This program allows printing on fabric duct with custom colors, repetitive patterns, and graphics.
Harris Products Group: Fluxed-cored Brazing Alloy
This product enables HVACR contractors and technicians to effectively repair aluminum evaporator or condenser coils that have pinholes or small leaks.
Palmer Wahl Instruments Inc.: Thermal Camera
The first available model in this line is the HSI250 handheld thermography camera.
Lochinvar LLC: Gas Water Heater
The newly upgraded SHIELD models feature a fully modulating burner with a 5:1 turndown ratio.
Green Link Eco-Engineering: Stability Component
The KnuckleHead 12-inch base is designed to enhance the stability of larger rooftop-installed equipment.
Cotronics Corporation: Pressure-sensitive Ceramic Tape
This product wraps around pipes and equipment for thermal and electrical insulation to 2,300ºF.
Natalie Forster: A balancing act
Since this issue includes bath and kitchen trends, Showroom of the Year and distribution software technology, I spent quite a bit of time talking to showroom operations managers and owners.