Thermostats News & Trends

Fluke Process Instruments, a provider of infrared imaging and thermal profiling solutions for industrial applications, releases the latest Datapaq® furnace tracker system – complete with the TP6 data logger, thermal barriers and intuitive software. The Datapaq furnace tracker system is designed to be used repeatedly, in-process in the most hostile manufacturing environments, providing accurate and reliable through-process temperature surveys. Each system can help users improve process...

Like a 400-meter relay squad, a major marketing initiative from Daikin North America LLC (Daikin), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL), the manufacturer of heating and cooling products, is sprinting out of the blocks this summer. Anchoring this marketing initiative from Daikin is a nationally televised ad campaign featuring a legendary gold medalist spokesperson. Plus, Daikin has teamed with The Weather Channel, providing exclusive Daikin Air Quality Index alerts broadcast throughout...

CoolSys™, the refrigeration, HVAC, engineering and energy solutions company, announced it has acquired T&O Refrigeration, one of the largest independently owned refrigeration services companies in the Southeast region.   With this acquisition, CoolSys expands its market presence throughout the Southeast with significantly increased market share in Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee. Authority comment “As CoolSys continues to grow its market presence across the country, we&r...

On/Off temperature control is the most common and widely used method of controlling a thermal system bar none. That’s how users' home air conditioning and heating system is controlled, ovens, water heaters; 50% of all of the electric load in the US is from thermostatically controlled loads  When it comes specifically to controlling a heating or cooling system in industrial applications, thermostats still dominate the control scene. Mostly due to low expense points and ease of use. S...

CoolAutomation’s product line will be exhibited by the local partner, Refrioutlet, who will introduce the visitors to the Internet of Climate solutions. About AHR Mexico According to the AHR Mexico website, the event will showcase products from 350+ exhibitors and is expected to draw crowds of more than 8,000 industry professionals from Mexico, Latin America, and various countries worldwide. It provides a unique forum designed expressly for the HVAC&R community, allowing professiona...

Desiring to offer a community center to its residents, the Town of Oro Valley purchased a facility with existing membership. The Town identified within this facility that the building systems were inefficient and at the end of their useful lives, and the facility’s energy consumption was high. Facility infrastructure upgrades With no funds immediately available, the Town of Oro Valley was challenged to move forward with facility improvements and infrastructure upgrades following acquisiti...

Temperature controllers are designed to perform the function of keeping an object or process at the desired temperature. In every application where controlling a temperature is required, a controller is used to set a temperature by way of a set point. A sensor of some kind is used to compare the temperature at that location to the set point required. Some applications require heat to maintain a specific temperature, while some require cooling, and others require both. Maintaining temperatu...

The extended capacity range, compact design, wide operating envelope, and high energy efficiency, are the main strengths of this new Series, which will complete Daikin’s R-32 product family for the Commercial Air Conditioning segment. The Series is distinguished by its efficiency levels, providing best in the market in cooling and heating mode, and the lowest direct and indirect CO2 emission levels. Together with the use of R-32, which is known for being a low GWP and a sustainable r...

As summer begins in many areas, it may be a good idea to optimize the performance of the HVAC system. By optimizing the HVAC system, one will be able to save money while staying cool and comfortable all summer long. What are some things that one can do to maximize the performance of the cooling unit? Well, let’s go over some of these alternatives. Replacing air filters Changing Air Filters - One of the first and simplest things one can do is change the air filters of the HVAC system. It...

Rinnai America Corporation, the manufacturer of the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America, announced Shelley Kiley has joined the organization as its Vice President of Operations. Role and responsibilities Kiley’s extensive knowledge will help Rinnai continue to grow and expand manufacturing capabilities in North America, including overseeing the completion of its new manufacturing plant in Griffin, Georgia. In addition, Kiley has assumed responsibility...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston valued at CA$86 million, including taxes. Enabled through a collaboration with the Department of National Defence (DND), the project will combine infrastructure investments and a community awareness campaign to advance the base’s energy resiliency strategy. Johnson Controls has assessed CFB Kingston’s energy...

To kick off the hottest months of the year, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) launches its new website: MitsubishiComfort.com. The website serves as a hub for both homeowners and professionals to review information from METUS, a leading supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems. For Homeowners and professional A combination of the company’s homeowner and professional websites, MitsubishiComfort is a comp...

The support pays homage to Daikin’s century of Japanese heritage and HVAC expertise, and brings together two organizations with a shared focus on building a greener, cleaner future for the planet. From Saturday 2 October to Sunday 31 October 2021, visitors to Kew Gardens will be invited to immerse themselves in the art, plants, and culture of Japan, and will be able to interact with the Daikin brand throughout their experience. Experts from Daikin will be on hand to educate visitors abou...

The processing of pig legs in Cuneo, Asti and a part of the Turin province has begun at least during the XVII century, where one can find the first written sources concerning the Norcia butchers’ work in Piemonte. The selection of the best legs, the salting and seasoning process in the cellars and barns ensured a valuable product that during the years has been able to establish itself as the typical culinary excellence of the Piemonte territory. DOP Cuneo’s raw ham...

Humidity. It’s an ugly word during the summer because it makes hot days worse. Humidity doesn’t make the temperature warmer; it makes it harder for the human body to release heat through perspiration, which traps extra heat in the body and makes the temperature feel higher. When relative humidity rises above 60%, the difference in what the temperature feels like can be as much as 8° to 10° higher.  But one has an air conditioning system in the house to cool off so...

It’s not fun during the days of summer to discover the air conditioning system has fallen behind on its work. One can hear the AC running and the familiar sound of the compressor kicking on, yet something isn’t right. People in the house are complaining about the heat, some rooms are hotter than before, and one finds themselves pushing the thermostat lower than usual. First, don’t lower the thermostat to counter this problem. It may make the situation worse. If one suspects th...

Have you ever walked into someone’s garage and noticed their water heater was raised high off the ground? It might look strange, but it’s actually a safety precaution. Plus, if you decide to install a new tank water heater at your home (which we don’t generally recommend), you should be aware of codes for ground clearance.  Height requirement for water heater installed in a garage According to the Uniform Plumbing Code, a natural gas tank water heater should be inst...

Nidec Leroy-Somer announces the launch of the LSA 47.3 industrial alternator with increased performance and an optimized cooling system. The LSA 47.3 offers increased efficiency and starting kVA over its predecessor, and also benefits from the implementation of the latest technologies developed by Nidec Leroy-Somer. Rated Power and Features The LSA 47.3 delivers a rated power between 410 and 660 kVA at 50 Hz (495 to 825 kVA at 60 Hz). The 660 kVA rating (825 kVA at 60 Hz) was previously held...

As of August 1st, 2021, Maria Fernanda Souto will join Danfoss to head the new Group Strategy Function. Together with a new, incoming strategy team, she will assist the leadership team in developing and tracking the strategy of Danfoss. Maria comes from a position as Group Vice President Head of Strategy in Kongsberg Gruppen in Norway and 11 years as associate partner in McKinsey & Company. Increased global focus on energy efficiency and electrification as part of the green transition...

Two Lochinvar Copper-Fin2® Commercial Pool Heaters were center stage for a 12-day swimming competition in Omaha, Neb., in June 2021. Spear Corporation in Roachdale, Ind., tapped Lochinvar to supply the critical pool heating equipment to ensure top athletes could perform in optimal conditions. Set up directly on top of the basketball court in the facility’s main arena, the two pools – a warm-up pool and a competition pool totaled more than 1.8 million gallons of water. In less th...

ABB has launched ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for belts, an advanced digital service to enable mine operators to track speed, misalignment, damage, thickness and wear, slippage and temperature of conveyor belts in real time, and therefore anticipate maintenance, avoid unplanned downtime and improve belt reliability and lifetime. Belt damage can cause significant production time loss in mines and processing plants with in-person inspections typically carried out to determine the con...

The new, updated Crestron driver allows users to have the same benefit of simplified connectivity as in the previous version, but now – with the new 4th generation controllers included!  After updating the driver, simply add the CoolMasterNet IP address within the driver, add the AC addresses – and the integration is set. This update allows Crestron integrators to have a seamless connection between VRF, Split HVACs, and the main Crestron controller, while only having to plug...

The new products at a glance: The ViCare app uses the smartphone location function if desired and detects the distance to the heating system (geofencing). The heat output is automatically turned down if nobody is at home. It is then increased again as soon as a resident approaches the house. The new Vitoguide was developed in close cooperation with trade partners and now combines all important functions for commissioning, remote maintenance, and servicing as an all-in-one tool. The new Vies...

  The MCX15B2 and MCX20B2 controllers’ capabilities have been further extended with seamless WT-DM room thermostat integration to make it easier for OEMs and integrators looking for a one-stop-shop temperature control solution across a range of comfort applications. Used for room temperature or water-based floor heating systems, Danfoss WT-DM thermostats help maintain precise temperature settings. Their highly functional electron...

Daikin unveils the 4-step plan to transform residential heating and cooling for a greener Europe. The goal is to decrease CO2 emissions from residential buildings by raising the share of renewable heating and cooling systems to 40% by 2030. This is in line with the raised goal of cutting CO2 emissions from 40% to 55% by 2030, as signed in the European Climate Law on April 21. Renewable heating systems The majority of residential housing is still heated with outdated systems, often using pollu...

Automatic flow balancing is what finally makes a new heating system perfect. It ensures even distribution of heat in the house and significantly reduces heating and electricity costs, which prevents follow-up costs for a repeat service call. It would be a clear win, then, to make automatic flow balancing easier and faster, especially in modernization projects. That’s why Viessmann offers two different innovative solutions that enable specialist partners to optimize heating sys...

The effect of the inverter-driven mini-split ductless system has been profound; since its arrival on America’s shores decades ago, the mini-split inverter system has seen double-digit growth in all sectors. Not only though, have the sales reflected the ease of installation and low capital cost afforded by these ductless (and ducted) systems, but indeed the homeowner, well-researched on the internet, has discovered that inverter systems are quiet and energy-efficient. Challenge: Mini-spl...

Carrier has released a new Life Sciences version of the i-Vu® building automation system (BAS). i-Vu® for Life Sciences is an environmental control system that provides the tools, reports, and insights to manage the critical environments of pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers in compliance with the United States Government Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation 21 CFR Part 11. i-Vu for Life Sciences is a solution in Carrier’s Healthy Buildings Program,...

Carrier is pleased to announce a series of informative webinars focused on its Healthy, Safe, Sustainable Cold Chain Program, designed to help customers meet rapidly evolving supply chain demands and make their cold chain activities more effective. Carrier Global Corporation is the foremost provider of innovative healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. The need for safe and sustainable cold chain technologies to preserve and protect the supply of food, medicine, and v...

Viessmann has developed the DHW cylinders into handy and convenient components in cooperation with its specialist partners. Gone are the days, when the transport and installation of a cylinder needed at least two people to pitch in. In cooperation with its specialist partners, Viessmann has developed the new Vitocell DHW cylinders into handy and convenient components. Installation can now easily be performed by one person, even for large DHW cylinders with capacities of up to 300 liters. Simpl...