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Lochinvar has selected the latest monthly winners of the VIP Installation Showcase and the VIP Drawing. Nathan White of White’s Plumbing & Heating in Kenai, Alaska, was chosen as the December VIP Showcase winner, and Matt Campbell of Comfort Aire Heating & Cooling, Inc. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was selected in the monthly drawing. Both VIP Contractors will join the other monthly winners for an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Nashville for the world’s largest country music festival in June. An Impressive Installation Nathan White’s submission for the VIP Installation Showcase described a recent retrofit of a 30-year-old heating system. He started with a room-by-room heat-loss calculation, which revealed a shortage of baseboard in the living area and abundance in the bedroom and study. Since he had planned to divide each room into its own zone, this information helped set up three unique reset curves for the various zones in the ...
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A new mobile app designed to provide AHR Expo attendees with useful Show information on their smartphones and tablets is now available for the world’s largest HVACR event. Launched just in time for the 2013 Show in Dallas, January 28-30, the new AHR Expo app is available to all registered attendees and can be downloaded free-of-charge. The new app enables attendees to easily find such valuable information as the full event schedule, exhibitor listings, product listings, conference sessions, floor plans, speaker listings, special event locations, and much more. It also allows attendees to personalize their own agendas, network with other attendees and stay connected to AHR Expo news. (more)
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OESP, the National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals, will launch the Home Comfort Specialist Academy at their Annual Convention and Trade Show from May 19-23, 2013 at the HERSHEY® Lodge in Hershey, PA. They invite all industry professionals to join them for several days of networking, education, and celebration. “Our 2013 event will be extra special because it marks our Association’s 60th year of supporting energy-industry professionals,” says Judy Garber, Executive Director of OESP. “Much has changed in our industry, but our commitment to education never waivers. This year’s event will be a winner with the introduction of our latest initiative, the Home Comfort Specialist Academy.” How many times did you lose a job because the consumer went with the “cheapest” company? How many times did you get a call to remedy that particular job that wasn’t done right? The Home Comfort Specialist Academy (HCSA) ...
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Niles Steel Tank now offers new electric-powered anode systems for large, glass lined storage tanks. The non-consumable titanium anodes balance the tank without the need for replacement anodes, whether retrofit or new installation. The NST system solves one of the key problems with large steel tanks: Scheduled maintenance of the tanks anode rods can be a costly process. Not only is there the expense of pulling systems offline, there is considerable down time and disruption of service to buildings. All of this can be eliminated by installing the powered anode system. The maintenance-free, powered anode system can serve tanks up to 850 gallons, while eliminating the need to take the hydronic system off-line periodically to replace consumable anodes. Hassle, maintenance costs, and “rotten egg” smell are avoided for the lifetime of the system. The titanium rods are connected to a small, wall-mounted power unit placed within 10 feet of ...
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This is a special edition of idronics™, our complimentary design journal for hydronic professionals. Unlike previous editions which have focused primarily on one topic, this issue broadly describes the principles of hydronic systems. These foundations are the fundamentals of good system design and proper installation. When clearly understood and applied, they allow designers to create systems that deliver superior comfort, energy efficiency and long term reliability.The new edition is now available on our website: http://www.caleffi.us. Are you interested in receiving your own complimentary hard copy? Please visit http://www.caleffi.info/idronics/ to subscribe.CALEFFI – Creating innovative, superior performance products that help customers live comfortably and economically, while softening their impact on the environment. For more information, visit Caleffi’s Web site at www.caleffi.us, e-mail at sales@caleffi.com, or call (414) 238-2360.
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Uponor is continuing its momentum in the commercial sector with its 2013 Professional Webinar Series, which includes 13 sessions on relevant topics such as Pipe Sizing Commercial PEX-a Plumbing Systems, Hydronic Distribution with PEX-a, and Radiant Cooling in High-humidity Environments.“With PEX gaining ground in commercial plumbing applications and radiant cooling continuing to stay strong as a sustainable-building practice, we are responding to the industry with this year’s webinar series courses,” says Wes Sisco, training manager at Uponor. All of the following webinars are from 1 to 2 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST). To register, visit www.uponorpro.com/webinars. Jan. 23: Fire Resistive Construction Codes & Standards for Commercial PEX-a Piping Systems Feb. 20: Designing a Radiant Cooling System from Concept to Completion March 20: Pipe Sizing Commercial PEX-a Plumbing Systems April 17: Best Applications for Radiant Rollout™ Mats May 15: Ecoflex® for Remote Chiller/Boiler Plants to Point of Use June 19: ...
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The federal government has agreed to drop its new rule that would have required high-efficiency furnaces in Northern states, a victory for critics who warned that the costly standard could backfire and drive urban homeowners to less efficient heating methods. (more)
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Hydro-Core, the revolutionary line of hydronic manifold systems now offers boiler installation kits for over 175 different models from 21 different boiler manufacturers! Choose from completely fabricated supply/return lines or prepackaged component kits and shave hours off any boiler installation with expert looking results. Designed specifically for hydraulic separation, pump isolation, and purging the near boiler piping or secondary circuit loops. Guaranteed to save you time, space, and leak paths - Hydro-Core is the Core of Any Professional Hydronic Installation. Learn more at www.webstonevalves.com/hydrocore. Founded in 1954, Webstone is recognized as an industry leader for innovative design of residential and commercial valves used in plumbing, hydronic, radiant, solar and geothermal applications. These designs focus on time and space saving concepts that simplify future maintenance and upkeep of all piping systems. Some of Webstone's trademarked and patented items include; Hydro-Core™, The Isolator®, Isolator EXP™, Pro-Connect™, and Pro-Pal® step saving valves.
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NASCAR® Nationwide Series driver Jeffrey Earnhardt is looking to 2013 as a big year. In addition to continuing his sponsorship with Uponor for at least six more races, he is also going for the Rookie of the Year title. Earnhardt will drive the #79 Go Green Racing Ford Mustang for the Drive4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway, which kicks off the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series season Feb. 23 on ESPN.“I'm really excited to start the season with Uponor in Daytona,” says Earnhardt. “2013 is going to be the biggest year of my career and Uponor and their customers are going to enjoy a great ride.” Earnhardt began his partnership with Uponor last year with several races in the NASCAR Nationwide Series along with appearances at some local industry trade shows. This year, Earnhardt will be making an appearance with his race car at the Uponor booth (C5907) at the ...
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Wohler USA is pleased to announce their recent partnership with ROI Marketing, a manufacturer’s representative with a strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic market. Established in 1960, ROI Marketing is comprised of a fully trained, equipped, and highly motivated inside-sales/sales-support and administrative staff, outside sales force, and an experienced management team. They pride themselves on building relationships and providing exceptional service. “We strive to not only anticipate and meet our customers’ needs, but also to exceed their expectations,” says Peter Cullen, Wohler’s Chief Operating Officer. “Our partnership with ROI Marketing will connect our customers with resources that will keep them competitive in this ever-changing industry. We are particularly excited about ROI Marketing’s new training facility, where customers can experience Wohler products in action and learn how they will benefit them on every job.” ROI Marketing’s new training center opened this past summer and is equipped with demo units for hands-on training. ...
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