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Powerblanket Explains How Users Can Prevent Their Propane Tank From Freezing

Whether users are on the jobsite, tailgating before the game, or taking the RV out in winter months, they’ll need to put their trust in the propane tank to keep the operation rolling. Propane, sometimes referred to as liquid petroleum gas, is an eco-friendly, safe, and low-cost option for powering the home appliances or business operation. Propane is multifunctional, stores easily, and has a long shelf life. It’s still crucial, though, to store propane tanks or cylinders properly to...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Announces That Its SUSTIE Net Zero Energy Building Test Facility Will Be Ready By Oct 14, 2020

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that the construction of its SUSTIE net zero energy building (ZEB) test facility, located on the premises of the company's Information Technology R&D Center in Kamakura, Japan, will be completed on October 14, 2020. In line with the company's support for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the facility will facilitate accelerated development and testing of increasingly common ZEB-compliant energy -conservation technologies, as well as contribu...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Completes Their Goal Of Producing Five Lakh Elevator Units In Japan

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it surpassed a historic milestone with the production of its 500,000th elevator/escalator unit in Japan in September. The company has been developing and producing elevators and escalators for 85 years, since launching integrated production at its Kobe Works in Hyogo Prefecture in 1935. Since establishing its Inazawa Works as a dedicated elevator and escalator plant in Aichi Prefecture in 1964, Mitsubishi Electric has been a pioneer supplier of ele...

Bytemark Hosting Meets Growth Demands By Launching A New 250 Square Meter Data Center Facility In York

Bytemark Hosting provides a comprehensive managed hosting service to a portfolio of prestigious clients including the Cabinet Office, Carling.com and Médecins sans Frontières. Supplementing its existing network spread over Manchester and London, Bytemark built a new 250 square meter £650,000 data center facility within the warehouse space of its new property in York. Working in conjunction with Sudlows, Airedale’s SmartCool DX PAC units were specially adapted to provid...

Baxi Heating Announces Winning Bid To Secure Funding For Its Digital Servitization Demonstrator

UK-based HVAC solutions provider, Baxi Heating has secured funding from Innovate UK, to develop a Digital Servitization Demonstrator, as part of the Manufacturing Made Smarter initiative. The award is part of a £300 million UK government initiative to boost manufacturing productivity by 30%. Manufacturing Made Smarter The Manufacturing Made Smarter initiative is dedicated to the innovation of digital technologies in UK manufacturing. Baxi Heating is working on the project with The Advanc...

LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Commercial VRF Rebate Tool

LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has expanded its online residential LG Rebate Center tool to now include commercial HVAC products – the first in the industry to include rebates for Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems. Custom-designed for LG products, the Commercial VRF rebate tool enables residential and commercial customers alike, to search for local and national rebates and incentives, related to the purchase of LG residential, light commercial and commercial HVAC systems. Com...

Thermon Introduces The Genesis(TM) Network: Industry-Pioneer Technology To Manage, Connect And Optimize Heat Trace Systems

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc., a pioneer in industrial process heating, announces the Genesis™ Network, a new solution providing site-wide operational awareness and supervisory control of heat trace systems. With the Thermon Genesis Network, users save maintenance hours, increase up-time, and can make upgrades and changes with greater flexibility. Users can easily monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot even the largest heat trace systems that may include over 10,000 heat trace circuits. The G...

LCS Gives A Guide To Dryer Vent Cleaning

Users might not think of the dryer as a safety hazard, but it can pose a serious threat in the wrong circumstances. The U.S. Fire Administration estimates that close to 3,000 fires annually are linked to clothes dryers. Of these, a failure to carry out regular dryer vent cleaning is to blame for 34% of cases. If a user has never cleaned a dryer vent before, or if they are overdue for a cleaning and need a refresher, consider this a wake-up call. Here’s how to clean the dryer ven...

Island Heating & Air Conditioning Help Identify Air Filters With MERV Rating The Most Ideally Suited For Homes

Before air enters the heating and cooling portion of the HVAC system in homes in Oak Harbor, Washington, it passes through an air filter. Some people think that the only difference between air filters is in their size. Choose the correct size, they think, and there’s nothing left to consider. However, there is a wide range of filters that differ based on their MERV rating, giving home owners far more to choose from than just the size of the filter. What is a MERV rating? Every air filte...

Federation Of German Heating Industry (BDH) Supports Messe Frankfurt's Decision To Hold The ISH 2021 Digitally

“As a co-sponsor of the ISH, the BDH supports Messe Frankfurt's decision to hold the ISH 2021 digitally,” said BDH President Uwe Glock. “The critical development of the corona pandemic at the end of the summer holidays, especially in important European target countries and in the USA, is the reason for Messe Frankfurt's responsible decision.” ISH Digital 2021 offers exhibitors digital formats with the ISH logo. In this way, innovative products and technical solutions for...

Johnson Controls Launches Color ES Touch Screen Display To Upgrade Fire Alarm Control Units

Johnson Controls, a front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings, has announced the release of the new color ES Touch Screen Display (ES TSD), the latest addition to its expansive fire and life safety product portfolio. A modernized upgrade to the company’s Simplex 4100ES and 4010ES fire alarm control units, the ES TSD offers an intuitive operational experience for all users. With a large touch screen, enhanced graphics, and support for a wide range of languages, the ES TSD provides...

Tassio Temperature Highlights How UV Lights Benefit The HVAC System

Adding an ultraviolet (UV) lighting system to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment of the California home or business creates a healthier environment for users and their loved ones. At Tassio Temperature, they take great pride in providing reliable information about the latest trends, products, and services in the HVAC industry. Users can trust their certified team of professionals to offer them sustainable solutions that will add another layer of comfort, safety, and...

Mitsubishi Electric Launches Second-generation Full-SiC Power Modules For Industrial Use

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces its coming launch of second-generation full-SiC (Silicon Carbide) power modules featuring a newly developed SiC chip for industrial use. The low power loss characteristics and high carrier frequency operation of the SiC-MOSFET (metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) and SiC-SBD (Schottky Barrier Diode) chips in the modules are expected to facilitate the development of more efficient, smaller, and lighter-weight power equipment in various ind...

The HVAC Service Solutions Highlights Factors Affecting The Cost Of Boiler

Boilers are hardy and reliable. They heat water, and then distribute hot steam or hot water to rooms through a series of pipes. Boilers can be fueled by: natural gas heating oil propane electricity biodiesel-oil blend Boiler installation cost The cost of replacing a boiler usually includes all lines and wiring needed for the new system But like any other type of equipment, boilers have a lifespan, and selecting a new boiler system could be hard. The cost of replacing a boiler usually...

Fort Collins Heating And Air Conditioning Highlights The Need To Regularly Check The Efficiency Of Heating Systems

It is a tricky time of the year for homeowners who are looking to protect their comfort at home. There will be a sprinkling of chilly days and nights tossed into the mix and then temperatures will jump right back up to the mid/high 80s Fahrenheit. Seeing those temperatures in the forecast may lead home owners to believe that it’s too early to really start thinking about the home heating system. However, this really couldn’t be further from the truth. Efficient heating services The...

The HVAC Service Solutions Highlights Importance Of Air Duct Cleaning

The heating and cooling system is the lungs of the home. Over time, dust mites or debris accumulate inside the air ducts, making them infested with mice or other vermin. Duct cleaning refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components. From safety to comfort to health, it’s critical for homeowners to keep the ducts clean. Air ducts supply air to the indoor home environment. If they’re dirty, it could cause allergies and serious problems for people with respirato...

Wilo Holds Annual Top Management Meeting Virtually To Connect To Executives Worldwide In COVID-19 Period

As every year, the Executive Board of the Wilo Group has invited executives to an international top management meeting. For the first time in Wilo’s history, this meeting is taking place as a hybrid event, due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. “We are pleased that we are now connected via live stream to over 100 colleagues from 35 countries, across different time zones,” said Oliver Hermes, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Wilo Group. Wilo top...

Heated Humidity And Temperature Probe For Meteorology Developed By E+E Elektronik

The EE260 humidity and temperature probe is the latest product development for meteorology from E+E Elektronik. Among other applications, this high-precision sensing probe is perfect for reliable weather monitoring in road traffic or at airports. The sensor and probe heating enables precise and continuous humidity measurement even in areas with high humidity levels. Due to its compact design, the EE260 is compatible with commercially available radiation shields. Precise and Continuous The EE2...

Baxi Heating Announces Appointment Of Karen Boswell As New Managing Director

Renowned UK manufacturer of boilers, Baxi Heating is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Boswell as Managing Director of Baxi Heating UK and Ireland. She will lead the next stage of Baxi Heating’s journey towards a sustainable future and net zero carbon. Karen joins from Hitachi Rail and is an accomplished leader, whose career spans different industry sectors. She has a strong focus on business improvement and accelerating growth, is passionate about equality, diversity and inc...

HTS Texas Appoints Chris Hoffmann As The General Manager Of Their Airside Products Group

HTS Texas is happy to announce that Chris Hoffmann has joined its team as the General Manager of the Airside Products Group (APG). With 30 years in the HVAC industry in both residential and commercial sectors, Hoffmann brings his wealth of expertise in sales, marketing, product development, and engineering to their APG department. “I look forward to working with clients and customers around the state and leading the growth of APG for HTS,” Hoffmann said. “I have worked with HT...

Fort Collins Heating And Air Conditioning Highlights The Need To Protect Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Of Homes During Wildfires

With the Pine Gulch fire having just surpassed Hayman fire as one of the largest in recent history, burning over 139,006 acres, and the Lewstone Fire having just been contained, these wildfire incidents are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning wants to take this opportunity first and foremost to express sympathies to those directly affected by these blazes. However, the HVAC services company also wants to address those homes being more indirectly...

Andriy Shevchenko Is A New Ambassador Of Ajax Systems On The Italian Market

The football legend Andriy Shevchenko has become the brand ambassador of the Ukrainian manufacturer of professional alarms Ajax Systems on the Italian market. Italian security market “Andriy’s career is a phenomenal success story of a Ukrainian guy who had a passion for football and eventually became an icon for millions of people around the world thanks to his perseverance and dedication. Today it’s a great honor for us to have on board such brand ambassador in Italy. We bel...

The HVAC Service Solutions Shares How To Choose The Best HVAC System For Homes

HVAC systems have a big impact on the quality of the life. Purchasing a new system is a significant investment and it should involve careful planning. Listed below are the steps that one can take in order to choose the system which is right for the home: Insulating and cleaning the ducts: Ensure that the ducts are in good condition. It’s advisable to employ a professional contractor who will properly insulate the ducts and clear them of dust and any other debris. Finding a furna...

Wilo Selected As One Of ‘50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders’ Worldwide

The Wilo Group has been selected this year to participate together with 49 other worldwide operating companies in the global sustainability and climate protection initiative called ‘50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders’. The participating companies act on the basis of the 17 sustainability goals of the United Nations (UN). Sustainability “We are proud and happy to be part of this initiative. The Wilo Group, as a leading technology company in the pump industry, is committe...

Baxi Heating Reopens Warwick Commercial Training Academy

Baxi Heating is delighted to announce that it will be reopening its popular Warwick Commercial Training Academy this September after its enforced closure due to COVID-19. The commercial training facility was established over two years ago, guided by in-depth research into attitudes and expectations regarding training, to ensure that heating engineers have the opportunity to refine their skills and gain practical experience in a real-world environment. Free in-person single-day courses From Se...

Thermo King Marine, Rail And Air Team Launches New Service App To Ensure Cold Chain Integrity

The Thermo King Marine, Rail and Air team has officially launched a marine service app called “TK Tek.” The app is the newest digital tool that Thermo King Marine is launching to support Thermo King marine dealers and customers globally. The new TK Tek app makes service and technical information for Thermo King Marine products easy to access, which is vital to supporting the uptime of units and ensuring that cargo is protected and kept under proper temperature control. The new app i...

Jan Brockmann Appointed To The Position Of Chairman Of The Bosch Thermotechnology Division, Effective From Jan 1, 2021

Jan Brockmann will join the Bosch Group on November 1, 2020, and will take over as Chairman of the Bosch Thermotechnology Division on January 1, 2021. Jan Brockmann is currently serving as the Chief Operations and Technology Officer of AB Electrolux, based in Stockholm, Sweden. He will succeed Uwe Glock, who will change to the Supervisory Board of Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH on January 1, 2021, and will continue to serve as President of the Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH). De-fossiliz...

WILO RUS To Donate And Assist Acquisition Of Urgently Needed Medical Equipment To Combat COVID-19 Outbreak

In these times, solidarity within society is more important than ever. It is particularly important to maintain activities that benefit the public and support state public services. In this situation, WILO RUS as one of the companies in the industry, which is included in the list of strategic enterprises in Russia, cannot stand aside from joint efforts and actions aimed at combating COVID-19. The management of the company made a decision to donate and financially assist in the acquisition of ur...

Thermo King’s TracKing Helped iHaul Freight To Solve The Mystery Of Their Missing Trailers

Fleet connectivity and remote monitoring has never been more important, or more valuable, than now. With the world’s pandemic challenges, fleets have been forced to re-think service offerings and practices in order to limit contact with customers and equipment. At the same time, the requirements of keeping products safe throughout the cold chain – and providing the necessary proof points, is vital to all involved. This includes the communities depending on the essentials to be deliv...

Pratt Plumbing Explains Two Ways To Maintain The Water Heater And Improve Home Safety

Water heaters are one of the most frequently used appliances in the home. As such, they often fall victim to signs of overuse, commonly caused by a lack of routine maintenance. There are many ways to prolong the life of the water heater, in addition to keeping the home safe. Maintaining the water pressure within the tank water heater is extremely important. Water pressure that is too high is one of the most common causes for a leaky or burst hot water tank. To prevent this expensive and potenti...

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