Thailand HVAC News & Trends

Homeowners can now monitor their homes while away with the new Côr indoor and outdoor cameras. Compatible with Côr 5C and 7C thermostats, these easy-to-install, Wi-Fi-enabled cameras can be seamlessly integrated into the Côr Smart Home app, offering homeowners convenience and peace of mind. Furthermore, they can be added as stand-alone monitoring devices or can assimilate into the smart home system by linking notification alerts to an existing Côr thermostat schedule. C&...

NevadaNano makes industry firsts with the release of the MPS LEL gas sensor. It’s the first of its kind to be able to detect and classify gases with a single calibration. Furthermore, the MPS LEL gas sensor is able to measure the concentration of combustible gas mixtures. From there, it can then classify detected gases and mixtures into hydrogen, methane, or light/medium/heavy gas. Flammable gas sensor The MPS flammable gas sensor delivers accurate detection of hydrogen and other hydroc...

The aim of the MethQuest lead project is to develop environmentally compatible, affordable, and feasible gas technologies for a successful energy transition. In the so-called power-to-gas process, methane-based fuels are produced using electric power generated from renewable energy sources. A total of 27 scientific, industrial, and business partners are working on solutions with the potential to significantly reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. Within the framework of the MethQuest project,...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) announced that landlords must contribute up to £3,500 to upgrade their inefficient rental. Although HHIC still believes that the landlords need to do more. The funding cap is an increase of £2,500 that was previously put forward by the Government after HHIC proposed that the cap should be set at £5,000. The Government’s plan to cap spending at £2500 would have only helped 30% of houses reach EPC band E, whereas a cap...

The following statement regarding the letter released by House Democrats to Energy Secretary Rick Perry seeking information on the Department's Appliance Standards Program can be attributed to Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) President & CEO Stephen Yurek: “As the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment, we are working closely with both sides of the aisle in Congress, as well as with the White House and the Departm...

Panasonic is delighted to announce their sponsorship for the upcoming CIBSE North East Annual Dinner. Taking place on Friday 1st February 2019 and hosting nearly 400 people at the Newcastle upon Tyne Civic Centre, the CIBSE North East Annual Dinner will be one to remember. Steve Mulholland, Sales Specification Manager – North East & Yorkshire for Panasonic UK commented, “Sponsoring the CIBSE North East Annual Dinner is a natural choice considering our sponsorship with the CIBSE...

Reliable Controls® announces the release of the EnOcean® Transceiver (ET). The EnOcean technology is an energy harvesting wireless technology used primarily in building automation systems. Aesthetically designed to complement any decor, the Reliable Controls EnOcean Transceiver opens the door for integration of a wide variety of EnOcean wireless sensors and control devices with the MACH-System™. Integration with EnOcean devices The Reliable Controls MACH-ProLight™ control...

The best gas furnaces run quietly and efficiently, producing reliable indoor comfort winter after winter. Loaded with high-performance features, the durable Goodman brand GCVC96 two-stage gas furnace provides up to 96 AFUE heating – continuously monitored with ComfortBridge, Goodman’s latest communicating technology. ComfortBridge off-the-wall communicating technology gathers data constantly, making automatic adjustments as needed, using the minimum energy required to create consiste...

Côr 5C and 7C thermostats now work with Google Assistant, allowing customers to more easily manage their smart home. Côr is a brand under UTC Climate, Controls & Security, part of United Technologies Corp. (UTC). Google Assistant compatibility Google Assistant smart speakers, like Google Home, have integrated support for home automation Google Assistant smart speakers, like Google Home, have integrated support for home automation, letting users control smart home devices such...

Voltas Limited, India’s AC brand, from the house of Tata’s has launched its new Brand Store - M/S Cooler Enterprises, in Ranchi’s premier shopping area, Siromtoli Chowk. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas Beko & Voltas' products, comprising of Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Air Conditioners, Air Coolers, Commercial Refrigerators, Water Dispensers and Water Coolers. Conveniently located i...

NAVAC, the globally renowned supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps, in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines and other industry-specific items, will introduce the latest product in its Master Series at the 2018 HARDI Annual Conference, taking place from December 1 to December 4, 2018, at the JW Marriott Hotel, in Austin, Texas, USA. At the show, NAVAC will feature the debut of its new NP12DM Vacuum Pump, which offers an impressive flow rate of 12cfm for fast, heavy duty performan...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) will host three educational sessions at the AHR Expo, taking place January 14–16, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. The sessions are free and no pre-registration is required. AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance — Workshop 1/15/19, 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM Convention Center Room B214 The Importance of Humidity in Modern Buildings (1 LU Hour) 1/15/2019, 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM Convention Center Room B316 Atte...

Trane®, a global pioneer in indoor comfort solutions, and a brand of Ingersoll Rand recognized the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District (DRRSD), with an Energy Efficiency Leader Award for a multi-year energy conservation program that improves classroom comfort and reduces district energy costs by 62 percent.      Each year, taxpayers spend about $6 billion on energy to run K-12 schools, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). These costs could be reduced by an...

A. O. Smith Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its new Lloyd R. Smith Corporate Technology Center. The 42,700-square-foot research and development lab, located adjacent to the company’s world headquarters in Milwaukee, will serve as the company’s global innovation hub, where teams of engineers will concept, test and finalize core technologies to be used in A. O. Smith products around the globe. “We have a world-class team of extraordinary engineers and problem solvers...

HeatLink announces the launch of its new Smart System. The Smart System provides wireless and app-enabled control of HeatLink hydronic heating systems for residential and small commercial property owners. Automated wireless system Smart System app allows remote management of hydronic installations to control and monitor their system Consumers around the world are embracing home automation systems and they want a system that's easy to operate and provides peace of mind when they are away from...

Homeowners who have experienced flood damage from the recent hurricanes and tropical storms are advised to take important safety precautions about their home’s heating and cooling systems, according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment. “Standing water in a yard, house, or basement can damage a home’s heating, cooling, and water heating equipment in ways that...

Crestron can now control Gree GMV5 series, the new generation of VRF systems by Gree. The updated driver for CoolMasterNet allows Crestron integrators to integrate Gree GMV5. This update is significant because Gree is one of the most popular HVAC manufacturing brands in the world. The main benefits of this compatibility: Pain-free Gree GMV5 integration to Crestron, otherwise achievable only with significant effort Bidirectional communication with delay-free, real-time feedback between the s...

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, a supplier of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, has installed two Bryant Evolution systems in This Old House’s 2018 Idea House being built by Sweenor Builders. The project reflects Bryant’s interest in helping to educate homeowners on renovation projects in their homes, like the benefits of investing in an efficient heating and cooling solution. Bryant is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United T...

Knauf Insulation has been voted Global Insulation Company of the Year 2018. The award was presented at the 13th annual Global Insulation Conference which brought together 160 delegates from the world’s leading companies to discuss the latest industry trends, news and research. In 2009, they were awarded the Global Insulation Product of the Year Award for their revolutionary ECOSE Technology. Tribute to hard work Our CEO Jean-Claude Carlin said, “These awards are an incredible tri...

Viessmann has introduced the new Vitocrossal 200, an 800-1000 kW gas condensing boiler with an innovative MatriX pre-mix disc burner which sets new standards for commercial boilers. The boiler will be launched at the Viessmann stand (D75) at EMEX 2018 on 21-22nd November 2018 at ExCeL in London. Vitocrossal 200 Vitocrossal 200’s include an extended modulation range of 1:6 for greater efficiency at partial load  The Vitocrossal 200’s numerous improvements over its predecessor...

Raypak recently hosted a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art Innovation Learning Center at the company’s headquarters in Oxnard, CA. The Center is part of an extensive renovation and expansion of Raypak’s headquarter offices, testing lab and warehouse. copper fin-tube boiler An internationally renowned manufacturer of pool heaters and commercial boilers, Raypak is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2018. The company manufactured North America’s fir...

Hospitals around the country face enormous energy costs that can strain their budgets and divert funds from patient care. In one year, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC) reduced its energy costs by $187,000 and won a $304,250 incentives grant by updating its indoor comfort system.   ARRMC, a 378-bed referral and trauma center in Medford, surpassed its energy savings goals by working with Trane, a provider of indoor comfort solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand. The hospita...

Reliable Controls announces the appointment of Alexander Song to the position of Regional Sales Manager, China. Alexander is joining the Reliable Controls China team and will work out of the company’s Shanghai office. He will report directly to Ian Giles, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Asia-Pacific region. Alexander brings with him over 20 years of sales and marketing experience with a strong background in the mechanical and HVAC industries. Reliable Controls sales, installation...

Reliable Controls announces that authorized dealer, Lucon Automation Co Ltd., is the winner of a platinum award from the 2018 Asia Pacific Intelligent Green Building Alliance (APIGBA) in the category of Excellent Intelligent Green Building Systems. The awards are classified into four types: “Design”, “Performance”, “Renovation”, and “System”. Lucon’s project, Power SCADA and Integrated Building Automation System was recognized in the “S...

Blacketyside Fruits is a family run business. The Todd family have been running the fruit farm for over 20 years. Their farm grows approx 130 acres of soft fruit together with oats and barley. They also have a farm shop, tearoom and very popular Pick Your Own during summer months and they aim to source as many as possible of their products locally in order to reduce food miles. The Blacketyside Fruits required an energy-efficient refrigeration solution, suitable for fresh produce, to rapidly co...

Voltas Limited, India’s No. 1 AC brand, from the house of Tata’s has launched its new Brand Store - M/S Mayur Engineers, in Faridabad’s premier shopping area, Sector 10 Market. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas Beko & Voltas' products, comprising of Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Air Conditioners, Air Coolers, Commercial Refrigerators, Water Dispensers & Water Coolers. Conveniently...

Temperatures in the UK are becoming increasingly unstable. The extreme fluctuations that are now being experienced, particularly during the winter months, have strengthened the case for a more widespread use of sophisticated heating controls. So how can heating controls help customers get-ahead of swinging temperatures? Greenstar Sense II weather compensator When weather systems like the ‘Beast from the East’ strike, heating controls that can automatically respond to cooling house...

Viessmann welcomes new policy changes and updates, announced on October 12, which set new standards for the efficiency of gas boilers in the UK. The changes were set out in the government response to the Heat in Buildings consultation, following a Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy consultation. Implementing new standards The new standards are set out in three parts; increasing the boiler minimum performance requirement (from 88% SEDBUK 2009 to 92% ErP); requiring that all...

Most garages are not connected to central heating, making them a large cold spot in most home heating systems. When winter comes, an unheated garage can be a less appealing place for home maintenance, tinkering, and other hobbies. Keep workspaces toasty even in the harshest winters with electric garage heaters from Marley Engineered Products. Electric heaters don’t require venting like gas heaters and can be more cost-effective. Risks with gas heaters Propane or natural gas heaters pose...

Working for Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning as an engineer is a hands-on, rewarding, technical role requiring a high level of responsibility and customer care. For a snapshot of engineer life, the company has written an ‘Engineer Career’ series based on insight, tips and feedback from their own engineers. In part one, the reader can find out about various career paths and progression, from those that are out there every day doing the job successfully. "I believe a career i...