Robert Beverly

Robert Beverly

Robert Beverly has worked in HVAC press for BNP Media since 1998, serving as Engineered Systems' editor before joining The NEWS as a senior editor. In addition to covering legislation/regulatory issues and other assignments, he coordinates and edits Today's Boiler, the official magazine of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association. Robert likes music, the active tense, and air conditioning.

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The AHRI 1210/1211 certification. Photo of a Schneider Electric pump system. - The ACHR News

Apples to Apples: AHRI Talks Motors and Drives Certification

AHRI Standard 1210/1211 plants seeds for better specifications and operation
Robert Beverly
February 25, 2019
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For HVAC pros interested in motors and drives, Tuesday afternoon at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta featured a good chance to give the feet a rest and focus on the mind for a while. Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) presented a three-phase session called VFDs: Method of Laboratory Test and a Case Study.
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Department of Energy and FER - Rheem Furnace - The ACHR News

DOE Puts the FER in Furnaces

Good news for ECM motors: Furnace energy ratings could finally kick in this summer
Robert Beverly
February 25, 2019
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When Independence Day rolls around this year, many manufacturing leaders will fire up the grill with a sigh of relief. Not only will they have the day off, but they will enjoy the first day of freedom from what has been five years of preparations for the first national efficiency standards for furnace fans.
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Nortek's original building. - The ACHR News

Nortek Celebrates 100 Years in HVAC

Its StatePoint technology to be used in Facebook date center
Robert Beverly
February 18, 2019
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Nortek is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, but judging by the breadth of activity across its various operations, it’s moving like a company half its age. It is also using some perspective in an effort to position itself to make the most of facility trends.
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GE's booth included a sample Next GEN Arctic ductless unit, digital timer, and scoreboard as part of its Haier Ductless Easy Install competition. - The ACHR News

GE Appliances/Haier Turn Easy Ductless Installs Into a Competition

The competition highlighted new features that will be rolled out this year
Robert Beverly
February 18, 2019
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Exhibitors at the AHR Expo use a variety of enticements and tchotchkes to attract and keep attention, but the GE Appliances/Haier booth might have shown the most insight with what it decided to offer: a competition. The company brought its Haier ductless Easy Install Competition to the expo floor to support its belief that “installation is everything” for its contractor customers.
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Foreign, Fancy, or Familiar?

At AHR and beyond, the answer depends on when you ask
Robert Beverly
February 4, 2019
It is just the society we live in these days. There is a general lack of patience, and when anything goes wrong, people want their pound of flesh. It is your job as the leader of your business to prevent your employees from taking the bait.
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