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SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry pioneer in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers, announces the expansion of the Marley DT Fluid Cooler product line. Marley DT Fluid Cooler models New Marley DT Fluid Cooler models incorporate finned coils that expand thermal performance and permit dry operation during a broader range of ambient temperatures. The new models can more effectively reject heat without evaporating water at ambient temperatures up...

Heating Engineers have been named as the top source of trusted advice by consumers, when installing or replacing their heating systems, in the latest government survey. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) public attitudes tracker collects data on public attitudes four times a year. Published on 7th February 2019 the latest results place heating engineers as most trusted and helpful. gas heating systems Stewart Clements, Director, the Heating & Hotwater Indus...

The following statement regarding the pre-publication release by the Department of Energy (DOE) of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Process Rule can be attributed to Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Stephen Yurek. He said, “As the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment, we work closely with the Department of Energy, as it fulfills its Congressionally-mandate...

The digital transformation has arrived in the pump industry. At the world's foremost trade fair for water, heat, and climate, the ISH in Frankfurt, Wilo, a Dortmund-based manufacturer of pumps and pump systems, presents products and solutions for the smart and connected worlds of tomorrow. From March 11 to 15, 2019, the new location in Hall 9.0, Booth E 06/12, will revolve around the topics of connected, efficient products and smart, intelligent system solutions. Functional zones in Smart Urba...

Industrial facilities and power plants generate waste heat that is usually released into the air. Kelvion has the solutions for how 2 Recover Waste Heat with two new additions to its product portfolio – the Exhaust Gas Heat Exchanger and the EcoMi modular economizer. They can transform waste heat into useful forms of energy, reducing emissions and boosting efficiency. Kelvion’s 2 Recover Waste Heat solutions offer a practical way to save energy, improve performance and combat global...

There are many reasons why investing in a backup plan is a good idea, especially when it comes to keeping family members safe during a storm. Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning installs automatic home backup generators that are built to provide a sense of normalcy while the family rides out a blustery winter storm. Learn how generators keep your home and HVAC equipment prepared for the winter weather. Keep The Heat On The most obvious benefit of an automatic backup generator regards b...

Fläkt Woods UK (FläktGroup), together with Danfoss drives, are the first to announce: a fully certified en12101-3: 2015 packaged HT fan and VSD solution in the UK & Europe. EN12101-3:2015 – Full Compliance delivers Safer Buildings. Full Compliance with this Enhanced Smoke and Heat control systems standard will drive increased Safety for building occupants. On the 8th April 2017, the Smoke and Heat control systems standard changed to include the option to use Frequency Conve...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will establish an "India Coimbatore FA Center" in Coimbatore, in India's Tamil Nadu State. Scheduled to commence operations from February 1, the new facility will further strengthen the service network of the company's factory automation (FA) products in India and facilitate the expansion of its FA system business. Located in the south of the country, Coimbatore is one of India's major industrial centers, hosting companies active in the textile,...

Following a year-long construction period, the Wilo Group, one of the foremost manufacturers of pumps and pump systems, is celebrating the official opening of its new facility in Jafza (Jebel Ali Free Zone), Dubai. “With the opening of our first office in Dubai in 2008, we laid the groundwork for successful developments in the Near and Middle East. This new building and its functional expansion account for the strategic significance of this central location within the region,” says...

American Coolair’s high-velocity FM series Stir Fans for spot cooling, manure drying and general mixing of air in farm houses has been certified by the Bioenvironmental and Structural Systems Lab (BESS Lab), at the University of Illinois. High-velocity FM series Stir Fans Available in 18 and 24 inches, the FM fan line uses direct drive motors for maximum energy efficiency. With the direct drive fans, there is no drive loss and no belts to slip or replace. The FM18 fan features galvanized...

Roen Est has announced that the EXH evaporators range is now available for HFO refrigerant gases. A few months after the official launch, now the single-pass evaporators, EXH series, can be selected for HFO refrigerants, as R1234ze and R1234yf, and for the azeotropic mixture, R513A. EXH evaporators R513A is one of the best options to retrofit the current R134a chillers. R1234ze and R1234yf represent, however, the future of high-efficiency air conditioning plants. Sizing and rating with R1234ze...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) are reissuing their ‘installer guide to condensate discharge pipe installation’. This comes following a warning from the Met Office that there is ‘an increased likelihood of cold weather becoming established across all of the UK. This would bring an enhanced risk of snow and widespread frost almost anywhere across the UK’ A Beast From The East 2.0. In addition, HHIC are also reissuing their customer information booklet, wh...

Baxi Heating UK has announced proposals for a reorganization of its UK business. The intention is to grow the market positions across all brands and it is therefore important that the business prepares for the many challenges and opportunities that are presented by the UK’s heating market. It has successfully launched a new generation of compact boilers that use stainless steel heat exchangers. This, and the strategic decision to outsource aluminum heat exchangers used in some older boile...

Digitally networked heating technology is the focus of this year's technology and energy forum as part of the trade fair ISH. For the eighth time, the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH), together with Messe Frankfurt and 14 partner associations, is organizing the special show in an area of ​​around 500 m2. Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier has taken over the patronage of the forum. The location is new: for the first time, the exhibition will take place in Hall 1...

The growing demand for HeatLink’s innovative range of radiant heating and plumbing solutions means that the company now requires additional warehousing and distribution capacity. HeatLink has doubled its available space in its new US distribution hub in Covington, Tennessee, a facility that is co-located with HeatLink’s parent company Mueller Industries. Ensuring consistent service Shipments from the current Grand Rapids warehouse facility will cease in early January, and orders w...

Create a comfortable living experience for the guests with an indoor air purifier from Bob’s Heating. While most of the to-do checklist likely consists of cleaning visible dirt and grime, consider the less obvious areas that need cleaning, such as the home’s indoor air! The U.S. EPA has estimated that indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than the air outdoors. Clean the home and keep it that way with an indoor air purifier! Babies, guests, and even pets will benefit from purifi...

Oliver Hermes, CEO of the Wilo Group, has been unanimously elected to the Executive Board of the German Eastern Business Association (OAOEV). The association promotes the interests of the German economy in 29 countries of Central, East, and Southeast Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia. The Wilo Group has been a member of the association for many years and uses this platform to continually extend its activities in the region. As a matter of fact, Wilo is already represented in all partner...

Working for Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd 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 company explored the route to becoming an engineer. In part two, discover a day in the life of an Adcock engineer. Adcock publishes this article with...

On the 30th of November, 2018, the Chairman and CEO of Wilo, Oliver Hermes, met the French ambassador, Anne-Marie Descôtes, to discuss networks, location development and strengthening the Franco-German relationship. “Wilo’s activities in France are very important to us. Around 70 percent of our products are currently produced in France. There, too, we express our passion for technology through our work,” said Oliver Hermes during the visit by French ambassador Anne-Marie...

Many homeowners have worked to develop good habits for their home maintenance—especially when it comes to their indoor air quality. They might run the vacuum every week, replace their air filters every other month, and schedule their HVAC maintenance on an annual basis. But what about duct cleaning? All too often, homeowners forget about the important behind-the-scenes part of their heating and cooling system. Ductwork is a series of nifty pathways that move warm and chilled air throughou...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) continue to lead the way on the future of heating. On 20th November 2018, the HHIC will host an industry workshop ‘Working with Hydrogen’. The latest in a series of workshops and industry seminars will provide delegates with a detailed briefing on industry activity to date and an opportunity to discuss the development of the gas appliances of the future. Hydrogen for Heat Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said: “To decarbonize...

Whether or not one has a white Christmas, everyone can guarantee temperatures will gradually drop and the heating will be on daily. In a public or commercial building like an office, hospital, shop or school, comfort, health and safety is paramount. That includes keeping premises warm and ventilated and booking a service undertaken by a qualified engineer. Servicing AC is not just a summer thing. It’s a common misconception that air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems only need...

The ADEY MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter provides a highly compact and cost-effective solution for removing debris and black iron oxide sludge from commercial hydronic heating systems, according to the company. MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter ADEY Innovation’s MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter can be installed in line or side stream ADEY Innovation’s MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter can be installed in line or side stream, and in either a vertical or horizontal orient...

The humble domestic gas fire has many comfort benefits as well as being an aspirational center piece for the living room. The dynamic consumer campaign will promote the benefits of gas fires as the practical and attractive solution for secondary heating in UK homes to a consumer audience on and offline. Gas Fire Qualification “A gas fire is an efficient, aspirational, and economical method for heating your home particularly when used as a secondary source of heat,” says Stewart Cle...

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...

Adcock is delighted to announce that its Derby office has just moved to new larger premises in Ilkeston, serving the Derbyshire region with cooling and heating installations, maintenance and breakdown service. The Derby Service Manager, Ben Moulson, has been serving the area for a number of years and his hard work enabled the establishment of the branch over two years ago. Derbyshire clients include local authorities, hospitals, car dealerships and occupiers of commercial property across the re...

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...

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...

At Adcock they strive to provide cooling and heating solutions that are sustainable with minimal environmental impact. Not only that, they are forward-thinking with the way they run their own business on a day-to-day basis to reduce the carbon footprint. SHEQ Manager ensures Adcock meets stringent environmental and quality levels too: “Adcock is joining the drive force to promote sustainable growth and address global warming, along with other environmental challenges associated with our s...

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...