The NEWS reports on new products found by our editors at the recent AHR Expo in Chicago. Products are listed in alphabetical order within each category.
Many homeowners dealing with winter roof ice dams or summer high attic temperature problems due to inadequate attic ventilation now have the option of adding booster fans under existing roof vents instead of cutting additional holes in their roofs to install attic ventilation fans, the manufacturer says.
The Iris damper is a simple solution for fast and exact air balancing and measurement of airflow. It is ideal for supply and exhaust tracking control, individual comfort control, and any space requiring accurate airflow regulation, the company says.
In addition to the 10 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners highlighted in this issue, 31 other products have been recognized with honorable mentions in the same 10 product categories. The honorable mentions are listed here.
Greenbuild is a good fit for a city with pedi cabs and green spaces, like Toronto; in a Canadian province with many ecologically aimed initiatives, like Ontario. The expo itself, which took place Oct. 4-7, fit snugly within the North and South Halls of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Preprogrammed, wired, and fully tested, the KE2 fan control incorporates variable-frequency drive technology to provide fan load matching, eliminating wasted horsepower and providing a rapid and continuing payback on both upfront and payback costs.
The TID centrifugal in-line fan diameters vary from 12 through 24 inches, with capacities ranging to 4,258 cfm. The fan utilizes a TEK backward curved airfoil impeller for performance and sound characteristics.
As consumer awareness continues to grow regarding the performance of HVAC systems, more products and services are being presented to solve the most common ventilation problems.
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