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MacroAir Launches European Distribution Center

Spain office to serve as European Union hub

June 23, 2016

MacroAir, a manufacturer of high volume, low speed (HVLS) fans, has opened a European distribution center in Valencia, Spain, to serve its growing base of European distributors.

Fluke’s 922 Airflow Meter/Micromanometer is one tool capable of taking static pressure readings. These readings are essential for evaluating a system’s health and exposing poor installation practices.

How and Why You Should Conduct Static Pressure Readings

Members of The NEWS’ Trainer Panel detail the importance of static pressure readings

Nick Kostora

June 20, 2016

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The NEWS’ Trainers Panel consists of some of the best HVAC educators, instructors, and trainers from across North America. Their insights will be used to answer technical questions from the field and suggest solutions to everyday problems faced by technicians.

By taking two pressure measurements across the coil, you can quickly determine if it will significantly restrict airflow.

Duct Dynasty: Prevent Airflow Problems with Replacement Indoor Coils

Be sure to accurately measure pressure drop and acknowledge the number of fins per inch

David Richardson

June 13, 2016

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According to National Comfort Institute (NCI) studies of properly performing HVAC systems, coil pressure drop shouldn’t exceed 40 percent of the equipment’s rated total external static pressure.

AHR Expo Calls for Innovation Awards Entries

HVACR manufacturers exhibiting at show encouraged to submit new or upgraded products

June 9, 2016

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The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) announced its call for entries for the 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Awards competition. The winners in each of 10 HVACR product categories will receive special recognition.

MacroAir Enhances Airflow Visualization Service

AirViz is a 3D simulation service that allows customers to see various airflow scenarios

June 9, 2016

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AirViz, MacroAir’s airflow simulation service, has been overhauled to provide automated custom visualizations. This enables customers to see how high volume, low speed (HVLS) fans would move air in their facility before purchasing and installing an HVLS solution.

Nortek Air Solutions Introduces New High Performance Fan Options

New design improves efficiency and sound performance in air handling units

May 31, 2016

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Nortek Air Solutions, a subsidiary of Nortek Inc., has announced new fan wheel and motor options for its Fanwall® air handling units. These designs offer enhanced benefits while continuing to provide optimized airflow efficiency, redundancy, and minimized turbulence.

Duct Sealing Technology Featured on PBS’s This Old House

Jim Moulison of Bright Star Heating Supply Co. demonstrates advantages of Aeroseal

May 25, 2016

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The use of Aeroseal duct sealing technology to improve the energy efficiency and IAQ of a newly constructed home was featured on the PBS TV show This Old House.

AMCA International Launches New Fan Energy Waste Calculator

The calculator helps users better understand the costs of inefficiency

May 23, 2016

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The Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International has announced the launch of its new AMCA Fan Energy Waste Calculator hosted on the AMCA website.

Accurately performing a duct traverse requires confidence, practice, and patience

Duct Dynasty: What Baseball Teaches Us About System Performance Testing

The sport shows us there is a repeatable method to achieve success

David Richardson

May 23, 2016

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The transition from winter to spring brings with it one of my favorite sports — baseball. Baseball is one of those games where memories are made and life lessons are learned. In the HVAC profession, we can learn a valuable lesson relating to HVAC system performance testing from the game of baseball.

enVerid Introduces New ‘All Season’ HVAC Load Reduction Module

HLR 1000E offers double-digit HVAC energy savings for buildings in all climates

May 18, 2016

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enVerid Systems, developers of the HLR® solution to reduce HVAC energy consumption, announced the availability of its next generation, “all season” system that the company says reduces both cooling and heating energy consumption by 20-40 percent.