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Canadian Groups Assess Hydronics Training Programs

CHC to Administer Certification Exam in Partnership with NAIT

August 4, 2014

Moving forward, all partner organizations will seek to train or support training to the agreed learning standards, culminating in a certification exam that will be administered by the CHC in partnership with NAIT.

Bosch Thermotechnologyâ??s Greensourceâ?¢ CDi Series Model SM geothermal heat pump

Get in the Loop:

A Look at Today’s Geothermal Heat Pumps

New Residential Geothermal Products Feature Higher Efficiencies, Renewable Qualities

Joanna R. Turpin

July 28, 2014

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Geothermal heat pumps are among the most efficient and comfortable heating and cooling technologies currently available because they use the earth’s natural heat to provide heating, cooling, and, often, water heating.

Expansion Tank Pressurization

Improper Air-side Pressurization ‘Wastes’ some of the Internal Volume

John Siegenthaler, PE

July 28, 2014

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Having the proper air-side pre-pressurization prevents system water from entering the expansion tank, until the water begins expanding due to heating.

Gold Winner: Mitsubishi Electric Cooling and Heating H2iÃ?Â® R2-Series Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Zoning System

HVAC Commercial Equipment: Winners Invest in Design

Mitsubishi Electric Cooling and Heating Earns Gold

Angela D. Harris

July 21, 2014

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The NEWS honors the 2014 Dealer Design Award winners in the HVAC Commercial Equipment category.

Mike Agugliaro, center, talks shop during a recent workshop/boot camp session held at his business, Gold Medal Service, East Brunswick, New Jersey.

Multitasking Contractors Share Expertise with Peers

Contractors Find Success in Consulting

Matt Bishop

July 21, 2014

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No matter the means, there does seem to be a market for contractors who are interested in helping other contractors.

HVAC Training Track: July 21, 2014

Hydronic-based Biomass Heating Systems

July 21, 2014

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This new, self-paced, online course covers the unique operating characteristics of several wood-fired boilers and goes on to show several examples of complete systems for both residential and commercial/institutional applications.

A schoolâ??s chiller noise problem was solved by installing Acoustiblok AllWeather Sound Panels, which absorb and block sound. (Image courtesy of Acoustiblok)

‘It’s Too Noisy:’ Addressing Acoustics

Good Design Prevents Noise Complaints

Kimberly Schwartz

July 14, 2014

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While there are a variety of HVAC system issues that can negatively affect building acoustics, experts say that minimizing noise and vibration is easiest to achieve when starting with a good design.

My Two Cents: Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Develop a Routine and Implement it

Butch Welsch

July 14, 2014

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As a contractor, you need to have systems in place to ensure the proper planning is done for every job.

School Wins EPA's Battle of the Buildings

More than 3,000 Buildings Compete for Greatest Energy Reduction

July 14, 2014

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Teams representing more than 3,000 buildings across the country spent the past year competing to obtain the greatest reduction in energy use.

ACCA Publishes HVAC Checklist

Checklist Helps Customers Select a Contractor to Perform Maintenance

July 14, 2014

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ACCA’s Commercial Quality Maintenance Checklist features seven questions building owners and operators should ask contractors submitting maintenance proposals.