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Plymovent has received the renewed TÜV SÜD certification for some of its exhaust extraction systems. For Plymovent safety, security and sustainability are key. That’s the reason why Plymovent works together with TÜV SÜD already for a long time. To get this TÜV SÜD certificate, several Plymovent exhaust extraction systems were tested for safety and the production locations were monitored in Troisdorf (Germany) and Lamphun (Thailand). This shows that Plymo...
In keeping with its purpose, Viessmann has smoothed the way for cooperative development projects in the area of smart home automation. API portal Via the new API portal (Application Programming Interface), developers can quickly and easily add heating and ventilation systems in third-party applications for example, in smart home systems. Users benefit from the seamless integration of devices into their solutions. For Viessmann, the API portal is a window on new fields of application that prom...
RectorSeal®, Houston, a manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc., announced that the company is now a master distributor of Dust Free® indoor air quality products. Dust Free of Royse City, Texas, is one of the indoor air quality manufacturers serving the HVAC marketplace. RectorSeal customers will have access to a full line of indoor air quality products, including air filters, UV purification systems, whol...
Baxi Heating becomes a part of the USER project, a consortium that includes Levelise, Ecuity Consulting, Energy Systems Catapult, and Durham University. With backing from The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) the project is testing innovative technology which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 350 homes that have a hot water cylinder to help balance the electricity grid every time the householder turns on the hot tap or takes a shower. Grid-Interactive Water Heat...
Proper air circulation in buildings helps keep employees and customers healthy and comfortable within the premises. Businesses that have reopened need to achieve quality airflow, in order to reduce the risk of airborne viruses and pollutants. This is more than a convenience, as it’s a New York State (NYS) mandate. Air circulation has two main categories: Total air circulation - The cubic feet per minute (CFM) of air moved through the HVAC system. This has a direct impact on indoor air...
Today, the workforce looks a lot different than it did prior to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. It looks different at Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning as well. As safety regulations have changed, Isaac has adapted to ensure their customers and team members stay healthy and safe. ITEC’s sanitized classrooms Isaac takes great pride in knowing that they have extended safety precautions into their classrooms as well As everyone is ready to walk into a ‘new normal’ on the...
Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning are committed to training and are the best technicians in the business. To fulfill this commitment, Isaac is opening a brand new training and education facility. This new facility will provide hands-on experience with heating, A/C, electrical, and plumbing. “There isn’t a heating and air conditioning company in the country that’s doing what we’re doing,” said Ray Isaac, President at Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning. Isaac Train...
In the late 1990s, standby generators were thought of like central air was in the 1970s. It was not very common and something few people had. Today, however, they’re becoming a lot more popular. In fact, many brand new homes are often built with backup generators, increasing the home’s desirability and resale value. Backup/standby generators Smaller than an air conditioning unit, modern backup generators are quiet and generate enough power to run the entire house. Home owners can t...
If the user wants to truly become a Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) professional and do things the right way every time, Isaac can help the user get there. Isaac has a direct route for the user to learn the trades. Whether they want to focus on heating and A/C or plumbing and electrical, Isaac can help. It’s all about the desire to learn and have a passion for what the user is doing. If they are starting from scratch, Isaac has a solution. Many times, Isaac meets someone who’s l...
Each year, strong windstorms drive home the value of having a generator ready when the power goes out. Isaac sells safe, reliable natural gas- or propane-powered generators. Here are five reasons these are an excellent choice for home, based on safety, peace of mind, and reliability. Standby generator advantages Automatically go on when the power goes off The user doesn’t need to go into the snow, pull the generator out, and fill it with gas with frozen fingers while trying to read...
When Isaac talks to its clients, it likes to learn about their entire home. This is to make sure they are as comfortable as possible in their home. Isaac is often asked to refer a contractor to protect finished basements, remedy blown fuses, or fix plumbing. This comes in the form of requests for plumbing services or electricians. “HVAC, electrical, and plumbing are so interconnected. The majority of furnace and air conditioning installations require all three areas of expertise,” s...
It’s too early to predict what winter will bring, but Isaac is already thinking about optimizing users’ home's comfort and safety. Reverse the Ceiling Fans Here’s an easy way to circulate warm air in the home. The fan blades should be running in a clockwise direction. This action pushes rising heat back down into the room. Prevent Ice Dams Were icicles hanging around the home last year? It probably means warm air is leaking from the attic due to inadequate insulatio...
From thermostats and cameras to doorbells, door locks, alarms, and more, home automation continues to connect homeowners. Nest, a home-automation products provider (and the preferred partner of Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning) introduced the ultimate in automated protection against a water catastrophe: LeakSmart. Having a Smart Home with a LeakSmart device helps protect the home from water leaks. It automatically shuts off the water main in five seconds or less after detecting water. Better...
The important players of the industry continue to take their place at the International ISK-SODEX, the foremost HVAC&R industry meeting point of the Eurasia Region to be held at Tüyap Fair Congress and Convention Centre between September 29 and October 2, 2021. Healthy Air Conditioning Systems, which are on the agenda of the whole world with the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, will also form the focal point of the ISK-SODEX. About ISK-SODEX 2021 Organized by Hannover Messe Sode...
The COVID-19 pandemic closed K-12 schools across the United States of America (USA). Students and teachers, as well as parents, had to adapt to remote learning. Educators did the best they could with the resources available, but there is no substitute for in-person learning. The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, however, schools have reopened. Some schools enforce social distancing and mask-wearing mandates. They have also increased cleaning and disinfecting efforts, and are making improvements to...
TROX, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-quality ventilation equipment, has re-joined the association, Eurovent Middle East, after a year of absence, renewing its commitment to joint industry initiatives, in the fields of standardization, education and raising awareness. TROX has been active in the Middle East for over 50 years, providing ventilation equipment to a wide range of prestigious projects. efficient ventilation solutions In light of the increasing importance of adequate and e...
There are a wide variety of pipeline temperature sensors. Each style, no matter how it is made or configured, is absolutely critical in the discussion of an efficient thermal loop. Pipeline temperature sensors can come in the form of a RTD, Thermocouple, Thermistor or even a mercury filled bulb and capillary tube. Configurations can be as small and thin as a human hair, or larger than human arm. No matter the style or mechanical design, if the sensor is not placed in the proper location, the ap...
American Wheatley HVAC offers a full range of ASME Shell & Tube and Plate & Frame heat exchangers available in sizes 4″ through 30″. It also offers a complete line of Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers. Whether heating or cooling, these heat exchangers are dependable and powerful with or without fluid separation, American Wheatley HVAC has what one needs to complete the projects. What is a Heat Exchanger? A heat exchanger is a device that transfers thermal heat from one med...
Ofgem has launched an investigation into Community Energy Scheme UK’s sales and customer service practices. Ofgem’s investigation is in relation to sales practices, and solar panel installations, for social housing tenants in Stoke-on-Trent. Investigation details The investigation will examine whether the company breached consumer protection rules, including potential breaches of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Consumer Contracts (Informa...
Granby Industries LP, a division of TerraVest Industries Inc., has announced its acquisition of ECR International Inc., a division of BDR Thermea. ECR is a manufacturer of heating and cooling products under a family of brand names in North America, including Utica, Dunkirk, and Olsen. The acquisition further illustrates Granby Industries’ commitment to bringing the most reliable and efficient heating appliances to the market. Pierre Fournier, President of Granby Industries, welcomes the e...
An informative new webinar entitled “How to Open Buildings That Have Been Shut Down for Long Periods” delivered by Armstrong Fluid Technology will help to build managers and HVAC professionals properly and safely restart mechanical systems. “As COVID-19 has swept the planet, most commercial and industrial buildings have been affected in some fashion,” said Tony Furst, Senior Application Engineer, Armstrong Fluid Technology. “It is important in t...
SK Sales Ltd congratulates their Swansea Branch Manager, Scot Wallace, who has recently celebrated 20 years of exemplary service with the company.
Ofgem is issuing Symbio Energy with a provisional order, which compels it to pay around £450,000 in full for a government environmental scheme. The Feed In Tariff (FIT) scheme (1), which is administered by Ofgem, provides payments to owners of small-scale renewable energy generators, and is funded through compulsory levies on suppliers (2). Any supplier that fails to pay its payment by the deadline of 11 August 2021 is in breach of the rules of its supply license (3). Symbio fails to ma...
In 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) will host its seventh Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency – this time in the Danish city of Sønderborg, which is working towards reaching net-zero before 2030. In order to ensure an effective and green transition, Denmark – as well as the world as a whole – has to use energy more efficiently. This can be achieved through ensuring more efficient heating and cooling of buildings or using excess heating in e.g. super...
Facilities managers may wonder how building occupants feel about the indoor environments where they spend most of their time. They may be interested to know that a majority of occupants may not feel their buildings have safe air quality. At least that was the findings of a recent survey conducted by the consulting agency Savanta. Safe Air Quality Survey Results The survey included 1,165 participants ages 18 and over from Canada and the United States. Survey respondents spend time in...
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...
As the hotel sector thrives amid the UK’s staycation boom, a report has revealed opportunities for hotel design to include further well-being and comfort measures, so as to meet changing expectations from prospective guests. This comes as research from a survey of 130 M&E contractors and architects, working in hotel construction, revealed that over half (52%) of respondents believe well-being is value engineered, out of projects later on in the build. REHAU’s report, ‘Des...
In June 2021, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a review of the latest COVID-19 science, data, and guidance. After consulting with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) for employers, working in healthcare and healthcare support services. However, despite the name ‘COVID-19 Healthcare ETS’, the rule applies to any organization that provides first aid services. This could include schools...
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 energy price cap will increase from October 1, 2021 for the 15 million customers Ofgem protects. Those on default tariffs paying by direct debit will see an increase of £139 from £1,138 to £1277. Prepayment customers will see an increase of £153 from £1,156 to £1309. This increase is driven by a rise of over 50% in energy costs over the last six months with gas prices hitting a record high, as the world emerges from the COVID-19 induced lockdown. Surging...
