HVAC Product News & Launch Announcements

ClimateMaster announces the expansion of the Tranquility Modular Water-to-Water (TMW) Series. Now available in 30-ton and 50-ton sizes, have expanded to product line to include a 70-ton unit. The TMW Series offers industry efficiency and capacity with advanced features, quiet operation and application flexibility all at competitive prices. ClimateMaster’s Tranquility Modular Water-to-Water Series is versatile. With ability to operate in applications for geothermal, cooling towers or hybri...

ClimateMaster announces revisions to their Vertical Stack product lines which improve their current market position and deliver a ClimateMaster® product solution that takes us another step ahead. Enhancements include: Acoustics - Improved current quiet solution and performance. Aesthetics - Flush mounted panel enhances the interior and occupants visual experience. Motor Options - Energy efficiency and project costs can now be tailored to projects budget needs via 2 ECM motor options, or...

Temperature and humidity management are vital parts of HVAC and building operations. To help facility managers ensure that conditions stay within required parameters, Sensaphone® has added a new combination sensor to its line of remote monitoring equipment for HVAC and building automation applications. Because this new combination sensor communicates via Modbus, it is used exclusively with Sensaphone's Sentinel PRO system to monitor indoor air temperature and humidity levels. Data logging...

Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, announces the launch of its QuickVic™ SD Installation-Ready™ System, a plain end pipe joining technology designed for use on carbon steel HVAC systems sized 2”/DN50 and down. The Victaulic QuickVic SD System is the most economical and efficient pipe joining solution for small diameter commercial and industrial HVAC applications. The product line offers a significant total installed cost savings when compared to cu...

Berner’s recently-introduced Commercial High Performance 10 Series (CHD10) air curtain has been certified for electric heat by the Air Movement & Control Association (AMCA). The Commercial High Performance 10 Series joins Berner’s Architectural High Performance 10 (AHD10) and Architectural Recessed 12 (ARD12) air curtains in offering architects and engineers AMCA-certified heated and unheated choices to replace vestibules in building projects as per allowances by the Internation...

Big Ass Fans announced that Canadian owners of its Haiku residential ceiling fans can now control them using Amazon’s Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices. Haiku is the first ceiling fan to offer voice control for Alexa users in Canada. Just in time for warmer spring temperatures, these commands allow users to turn Haiku on and off, change speeds and adjust light intensity, all hands-free. They work with all Alexa-enabled devices. Haiku ceiling fans feature built-in temperature, humidity...

The review and buyer’s guide is written to help householders consider all aspects of boiler installation, so they can make an informed decision when they need to replace their boiler. According to HeatingForce, the Baxi 600 Combi beats its competitors because it is small and lightweight, easy to service, competitively priced and has a good warranty. The article also explains how the Baxi 600 Combi has smart technology and can be operated using a phone or tablet. The whole article about th...

Reliable Controls announced the release of RC-Toolkit™ 3, which introduces a number of new features in order to save time and improve productivity. Capabilities included with the release: New Access menu containing services such as Panel File Utility, Modbus Profile Creator, Connect/Disconnect, and Exit. New Options menu for BACnet® and Communication Preferences. New System Tree allowing the discovery of networks and controllers in a system. New persistent Tool Selector that all...

Reliable Controls announced the release of the MACH-ProView™ controller. MACH-ProView is a freely programmable BACnet® Building Controller (B-BC) that is useful for those using a mobile device to access, control, and monitor the comfort and energy performance of their space. The MACH-ProView resides on a variety of networks, including Ethernet, Power over Ethernet (PoE), Wi-Fi, and EIA-485, and supports BACnet and Modbus protocols. MACH-ProView features: Access, control, and monit...

To keep swine, poultry, cattle and other animals healthy, livestock facility operators must maintain the best possible living environment. Remote monitoring systems provide the most cost-effective way to receive real-time notification of a changing condition that threatens inventory. But livestock facility managers must be sure that the equipment can endure harsh conditions. That's why Sensaphone has added three new sensors - each in a weatherproof enclosure that protects delicate electronics -...

In addition to enjoying all the standards benefits of Lochinvar’s high-efficiency Herald boilers, they can now be controlled and monitored from literally anywhere in the world. Con-X-us is a mobile application, which allows the use to monitor and change parameters from anywhere. This Remote Connect is available as an option on the Herald boiler. The application has a full-function interactive display and can be controlled via touch screen technology. Con-X-us users have the possibility to...

Water shortage is one of the megatrends of our times. Coincidentally, sewage treatment faces an increasing solids content and ever greater energy-efficiency requirements. Also, challenges such as the wet wipes impact operational reliability. Reliable and digitally networked high-efficiency solutions like the new Wilo-Rexa SOLID-Q with Nexos Intelligence are needed to create future-proof infrastructures and processes. With this intelligent system solution for smart sewage pump stations, Wilo of...

Berner, the company that saves energy and creates healthy, comfortable environments, announces that the Berner Air Curtain app, already available for Android, is now compatible with iOS. The Berner App, a first-of-its-kind air curtain app to control Berner Architectural air curtains from a smartphone, is available now in the Apple Store, in addition to the Google Play Store. Last year, the company also standardized its patented digital controller, the Intelliswitch, across its Architectural sui...

This update is for integrators, striving to improve their VRF HVAC integration. Even if the users are not Elan integrators, they will be interested to know that CoolMasterNet is a universal HVAC communication bridge between VRF HVAC and Home Automation control systems. They company is devoting special attention to helping integrators with a VRF challenge. The closed VRF communication system allows an outstanding energy sustainability but hides an integration challenge within. The protocols are...

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems (Bryant) is proud to announce the release of a new line of mid-tier single-zone ductless outdoor units that offer stronger performance in extreme temperatures as well as increased efficiency. Preferred Series outdoor units These units replace the existing line of Preferred Series single-zone ductless systems currently available. Bryant is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. The new Preferred Series out...

LUX Products Corporation is proud to announce that its top-selling smart thermostats are now ENERGY STAR® certified. ENERGY STAR is a joint partnership program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps businesses and individuals save energy and protect the environment through energy-efficient products, homes, and buildings. The LUX KONO, LUX KONO Pro Edition, LUX GEO, and LUX GEOx have all earned their ENERGY STAR certification. EPA Tested S...

Victaulic, manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, has developed the world’s first grooved piping system for saturated steam. Designed for use on commercial and industrial steam applications, the system features the Style 870 rigid coupling, a full line of fittings, a gate valve, and a grooving tool to process the Victaulic proprietary OGS-200 groove profile. Innovated groove system Victaulic steam couplings and fittings make installation and maintenance easier, shorten constru...

Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, releases updates for Victaulic Tools for Revit® 2019, which include enhancements to pipe routing features that speed up the preconstruction timeline. Key features of Victaulic Tools for Revit® 2019 include: Assembly Manager: Includes easier interaction with assemblies and notifications on altered items. Continuous Spooling: Reduces the clicks needed to define each pipe spool (assembly) and field joint. Le...

The H&V News Awards took place in April. As usual, it was a fantastic evening, with plenty of light-hearted entertainment provided by presenter Sean Long. The more serious aspect of the annual awards recognized the efforts and innovation of many companies within the industry, including Lochinvar with their EcoSword gas-fired condensing water heater being one of the nominees in the category of Commercial HVAC Product of the Year, Heating Units. High-Efficiency models The EcoSword range con...

Air flow and pressure management are vital parts of HVAC operations in critical environments like manufacturing clean rooms. To help facility managers ensure that conditions stay within necessary parameters, Sensaphone has added two new sensors to its line of remote monitoring equipment for HVAC applications. The Sensaphone Duct Mount Air Flow Transmitter measures the rate of airflow and alerts users when conditions fall outside of the preset threshold. The transmitter monitors the presence or...

ClimateMaster, Inc. announces the launch of its new Tranquility® 30 Digital (TE) Series heat pump unit with high-efficiency two-stage operation to accommodate a wide variety of commercial mechanical system applications, while delivering reliable operation, lower operating cost and compact installation. Provided in two- to six-ton (7.0 kW to 19.3 kW) capacities, The Tranquility 30 Digital (TE) Series unit with two-stage operation joins ClimateMaster’s innovative line of water source he...

With proven technology, powerful performance, and the most important control functions, the Wilo-Yonos MAXO is one of the most economical high efficient standard pumps. At the end of 2017, the Dortmund-based pump expert Wilo rounded off its successful series with powerful new models: the glandless circulation pump Wilo-Yonos MAXO is available in single- and double-pump versions in the power segment, with a motor output of as much as P2=1300 watts. "Thanks to the high-efficiency technology used...

Dunkirk is pleased to introduce the addition of two new models, the DCB-165 and DCC-205. Available in both Combi and Space Heating models, these DCB (which stands for Dunkirk Condensing) boilers are an extension of the current DCC product, featuring the artificially intelligent control, or AI Control Technology. With this latest innovation, the boiler automatically sets up during initial startup; has the ability to recognize natural or LP gas; and continuously monitors combustion and adjust gas...

The globally renowned pump manufacturer, Wilo presents an entirely new generation of drainage pumps with the Wilo-Padus UNI. Wilo-Padus UNI The successor to the Wilo-Drain TS 50/65 submersible drainage pump, the Wilo-Padnus UNI drainage pump sets new standards in terms of flexible application for different fluids. “The Wilo-Padus UNI is the ideal entry-level model for wastewater transport. Composite material is used to protect the hydraulics against corrosion, making the pump more relia...

Marley Engineered Products, a provider in high-performance, reliable heating and ventilation equipment, introduces QMark radiant ceiling panels that provide custom, targeted, hidden heat in a wide range of applications. Able to blend in seamlessly with any indoor building space, the radiant ceiling panels are designed to provide localized spot heating or primary heating where it’s needed. The panels can be specified by dimension and output level for each room to ensure optimal integration...

With its reputation as one of the HVAC industry’s easiest units to sell, install and service, the Goodman AVPTC Smartframe Air Handler supplies consistent airflow over a range of static pressure conditions. The Smartframe chassis is designed for stability and lateral strength, yet the air handler is only 21 inches deep for easier attic access. Smartframe substructure provides a sturdy mounting framework for internal components, while securing the foil-faced insulation covering the entire...

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer and ColdZone, announces the new Next-Gen WC-Series Water Cooled Condensing Units. The new models incorporate design features from the award-winning Next-Gen ½ to 6 HP Air Cooled Condensing Units and offer greater serviceability, performance, and are compatible for use with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. “These new c...

With a large range of gas condensing water heaters, Lochinvar can provide a solution for almost every situation. Their range includes storage, instantaneous and circulating types; most of the products are floor-standing but they also have wall-hung models. Lochinvar gas-fired water heaters have been helping end user customers to save on energy consumption and carbon emissions for over 40 years. Why would one choose for a gas condensing water heater? Condensing water heater 5 key benefits of a...

Biasi, a globally renowned HVAC equipment and solutions company, has announced that they are delighted to present the company’s new range of high efficiency combi and system boilers. The Advance range of combi and system boilers have been developed to replace the popular Riva Plus range of boilers, with a focus on greater energy efficiency, reliability and ease of installation. Advance range of combi and system boilers The range comes in 25KW, 30KW, 35KW combi's and 25KW, 30KW system ve...

Energy efficiency is playing an ever-increasing role, and not just in the private sector. Low consumption levels for pumps are also taken into account in professional applications. Wilo has responded to these requirements with its new development, the Wilo-Zetos K 8, a borehole pump that sets new standards in its class – not only in terms of energy efficiency but also in terms of product life cycle costs. The Zetos is used in water management and industrial applications, as well as for te...