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The user is used to seeing Isaac’s red vans parked in the driveway or the driveways of the neighbors, also about half of Isaac’s business is supporting the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration needs of commercial establishments. These are the stand-alone businesses, apartment buildings, restaurants, and warehouse the user work in and drive by every day. Climate-Conditioning Services “Isaac offers expert climate-conditioning services – from a new ins...
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...
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...
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...
Thermo King, a brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies announced that it will invest more than $100 million over the next three years to deliver a fully electric product in every segment of the cold chain by 2023. The company’s all-electric portfolio, branded evolve™, will include electric refrigeration solutions for truck, trailer, rail, air, and marine transport in North America, Latin America and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. The evolve portfolio al...
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...
Carrier recently launched a new line of hybrid solutions, which connects the 38MARB ductless single-zone outdoor unit to a Carrier residential indoor unit via 24-volt (24V) interface technology. These solutions offer homeowners versatility while also providing excellent energy efficiency. In addition, Carrier’s ductless hybrid combinations can achieve a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) up to 19 and a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) up to 12.5 (based on unit size and ty...
Carrier Transicold has raised the bar for electric auxiliary power unit (APU) performance with its new lithium-ion ComfortPro® electric model that delivers double the air conditioning runtime provided by some competitive conventional battery-powered APUs. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. “The new ComfortPro model is the first electric APU capable...
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...
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...
The 11th edition of the ATMOsphere Europe Summit, taking place online on September 28-29, will feature a discussion of the European Union (EU)’s F-Gas Regulation, which manages the phase-down of powerful greenhouse gases known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). ATMOsphere Europe is organized by shecco, a Brussels, Belgium-based accelerator of natural refrigerant and clean cooling technologies. Discussion on Issues At the conference, key representatives will discuss the lates...
The 10th edition of the ATMOsphere America Summit will feature a discussion of the U.S. federal and state phase downs of powerful climate-warming gases known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The summit will take place in two parts. Part one is online, free to attend and taking place on November 3, 2021. The second part will take place as an in-person event in Washington, D.C., in June 2022 (date TBC). The in-person event in DC will feature an expanded program with industrial and commercial case...
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...
One of the aspects of selling electric heating elements that is always fascinating is discovering the different applications where electric heat can be used. In addition to the applications of the common plastic, various unique applications have been explored over the years such as: Exhaust heaters for the marine industry Duct heaters for drying corn Silicone rubber heaters used for heating defibrillator batteries in emergency vehicles Use in Refrigerator doors The improved design lowe...
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...
LG Electronics (LG) announces its commitment to set targets to follow science-based targets with the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the use phase of major LG products by 2030, making LG the first Korean company to participate in the net-zero global campaign, Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The campaign, led by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with support of the CDP, United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), World Resources Institute (WRI), and World Wide Fund for Nat...
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...
Carrier Transicold truck and trailer customers have a new edge for receiving best-in-class service for their transport refrigeration equipment: the BluEdge™ service platform, which is now fully available from Carrier Transicold’s dealer network across the United States and Canada. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. “Maintaining the integrity of the cold ch...
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...
As part of our Sustainability Pledge to be net zero carbon in our operations by 2030, we have taken delivery of the first electric vehicle that we are trialling for our fleet of service engineers’ vans. Baxi Heating’s Managing Director, Karen Boswell OBE, handed over the keys to Darren Smith, our Midlands based Baxi Customer Support engineer, who volunteered to take part in this exciting trial. We have been working in partnership with Midlands Truck and Van Centre and Mercedes Ben...
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...
Traditionally, drives have been considered power processors for controlling only the speed of a motor. But today, drives are also part of the information chain, using the advantage of built-in processing power, storage capacity, and communication interface, within the drive. New features expand the drive’s capabilities and can be ordered in one package as licensed software with these drives from Danfoss: VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 VLT® AQUA...
Danfoss has officially finalized its US$3.3 billion (approximately €3 billion) acquisition of Eaton’s hydraulics business following confirmation of all necessary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The move will see the Danfoss Group grow in size by a third and establish itself as a global pioneer in mobile and industrial hydraulics. Increasing innovation capacity Mobile hydraulics has been one of Danfoss’ core and most successful businesses for over 50 years. The ac...
Imperial Capital Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of Frontier Service Partners (Frontier), the nation’s newest residential services company, founded on the philosophy of putting people first, delivering on promises and creating lifetime clients. “We see tremendous opportunity to deploy our Back/Buy/Build investment strategy, within the residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services industry, and we are excited to build a world-class, multi-regional company,” s...
Nothing feels as good as coming in from the heat outside into a well-conditioned and refreshed house. Good air conditioning is part of what makes the home comfortable in the summer months. However, as time goes by, home owners might notice that the excellent air conditioning that they experienced, shortly after installing the air conditioning system, is no more. This could be due to various causes, such as failed components in the unit or simply a lack of cleaning. Cleaning the AC unit is crit...
