This article provides background information and general information on variable air volume (VAV) systems, and discusses improvements in today's VAV systems.
In making a case for a wireless mobile solution in field service, this article discusses the business areas positively influenced by wireless job dispatch applications and the return on investment (ROI) achievable.
In this edition of the Btu Buddy series, Bob goes on a call where an oil furnace won't always start. He discovers heavily sooted electrodes. Btu Buddy assists him in servicing the burner and cleaning the electrodes.
Water contamination in an industrial ammonia refrigeration system can reduce system efficiency. A new automatic purger is described that can restore efficiency, cut electrical costs, and save money.
The thermostatic expansion valve (TEV or TXV) is erroneously considered by some to be a mysterious and complex device. Here we discuss typical valve complaints, causes, and remedies.
This article addresses the specific uses, performance characteristics, fire safety, condensation control, and installation recommendations for fibrous glass duct wrap.
An HVAC contractor is tempted to expand beyond the heating and cooling business into the plumbing and electrical businesses. Here consultant Al Levi discusses the pros and cons of making this move.
In this installment of the Btu Buddy series, Bob finds that a customer's heat pumps are losing cooling capacity operating in mild temperatures. With Btu Buddy's help, he discovers that the units' evaporators are starved for refrigerant.
When a Website becomes an important business tool, companies must tackle the issues of uptime and performance. This article explains the various high-availability hosting solutions and what might be best for your company.
A bald head enables you to immediately sense the smallest changes in air temperature or radiant heat transfer. The combination of the two is what defines "operative temperature" and the comfort equation that drives the radiant industry.
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