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Prevent costly hail damage to HVAC systems before it happens

Tova Osofsky — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:23:31 GMT

With the hail season here, facility managers are thinking about damage to roofs, drains, windows, awnings, signs and other structural elements and the costs of repairing or replacing them. But many people are unaware of just how much hail damage to HVAC systems costs over the course of years—or of how little it costs to prevent that damage.

Even small hail that passes almost unremarked is strong enough to flatten delicate condenser fins and dent coils and reduce airflow. Reduced airflow means lower energy efficiency, higher power consumption and ultimately, a shorter life span for your HVAC system.

So now, at the very start of the hail season, shouldn’t you prevent HVAC damage before it happens? Permatron HailStop Hail Guards mount easily over HVAC intakes and keep airborne debris as well as hail away from fragile, easily-crushed fins. HailStop polypropylene guards are weather-proof and durable and can be easily cut to size.

Stop expensive damage and higher energy costs before they happen by protecting outdoor HVAC equipment easily with cost-effective Permatron HailStop Hail Guards.

Radiant Heating and Cooling Ceiling Panels

kevin smith — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:31:53 GMT

With the ever increasing efficiency and comfort demands being placed on our buildings (LEED, ASHRAE 90.1), Ecophit can help. On average, buildings using radiant cooling and heating coupled with other HVAC systems experience 30% - 35% energy savings. The panels are very architecturally friendly both in design and in asthetics; giving a function to a form. Desiging with radiant systems can help reduce the amount of HVAC equipment needed, decrease ceiling plenum space, aid in reducing cross contamination in spaces such as hospital and elderly care facilities as well as provide a high level of thermal comfort for the space occupants.

http://www.ecophit.com

Answer for discontinued/hard-to-find filters

Tova Osofsky — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:11:53 GMT

Dirty, clogged air filters make equipment work harder and waste energy. But it takes way too much of your energy to find replacements for discontinued or hard-to-find air filters.

Why not just order custom air filters instead of wasting time searching for replacements? Permatron crafts custom filters using the type of media, number of layers and density that is optimal for your HVAC, electronic, food service refrigeration, transportation, telecommunication, medical or industrial equipment, based on parameters such as air flow restriction and arrestance efficiency.

Fast turnaround and low prices mean that you can have clean, energy-saving filters within days, with no minimum order required.

www.permatron.com/.../oem---custom-air-filters.aspx

Free Webinar on Pending ASHRAE Legionella Standard 188

dpcrump2 — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:10:29 GMT

HC Info is offering a free 60-minute webinar, "Success with ASHRAE 188P and Legionella HACCP Water Plans," on Wednesday, April 11th at 11:00 AM ET.

ASHRAE Standard 188, scheduled to be released later this year, will require a Legionella HACCP water plan for hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities, as well as office and apartment buildings, hotels, and other facilities with ten or more stories, centralized water heaters, or an incoming water supply with a chlorine concentration of less than 0.5 parts per million. The standard will also require HACCP principles in the maintenance of cooling towers, whirlpool spas, ornamental fountains, misters, air washers, and humidifiers.

“This standard is gaining tremendous attention because of the huge impact it's expected to have on the management of building water systems,” says HC Info's Matt Freije. “Responsibility for compliance will fall primarily on building owners, but the standard will also affect a cross section of architects, engineers, contractors, and water treatment companies.”

The "Success with ASHRAE 188P and Legionella HACCP Water Plans" webinar is for building owners and others looking to prepare for compliance.

Freije, author of Legionellae Control in Healthcare Facilities: A Guide for Minimizing Risk, will give an overview of the pending standard, explain six steps involved in developing the Legionella HACCP water plans it requires, discuss its likely impact on lawsuits and litigation, and take questions from the audience.

For more information or to register for this free webinar, visit www.hcinfo.com.

Garage Demand Control Ventilation System Generates Significant Energy Efficiencies

Frank Nagle — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:34:44 GMT

Here's a link to a Buildings Magazine article that provides the details: digitaledition.buildings.com/.../201105

Exhausted By Your Garage?

Frank Nagle — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:12:17 GMT

Interesting article in in Buildings Magazine describing the energy -- and cost -- savings benefit(s) to retrofitting commercial property garage ventilation systems. Find it at: http://digitaledition.buildings.com/buildingsmagazine/201105#pg18

Feed Back on Commercial Package Rooftop Units

Neal Bickers — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:57:55 GMT

would like feed back on Lennox Energence commercial package rooftop units.

Thanks

Educational webcast - HVAC Efficiency: How to save energy, Boost performance and cut cost

PaulE — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:46:58 GMT

FREE webcast from Building Operating Management and Maintenance Solutions Magazine

Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Click below for more information or to register. This is a 100% free, educational session.

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/webcasts/bom_ms_022411_hvac/

As organizations search for savings, many facility managers are learning about efficiency gains that are possible with almost every component and system in their facilities — and that HVAC systems offer some of the biggest savings. Whether managers are specifying HVAC equipment for new construction or retrofits or updating operational activities and priorities, focusing on longer performance life and greater energy efficiency can yield major benefits for the organization's bottom line.

This Webcast will discuss strategies for maximizing the performance of key HVAC components to produce savings for the organization. Planned topics include:

•	New-equipment specification strategies that can curtail energy use and generate savings
•	Identifying common performance problems with key HVAC components to eliminate inefficiencies
•	Identify the best opportunities for HVAC energy savings
•	A preview of technology advances on the horizon for key HVAC components that can help managers improve the energy efficiency of their organizations

Trade Press Media Group is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU's for this program.

Need a Cooling Tower?

Tom Ryder — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:06:48 GMT

Delta Cooling Towers manufactures High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) never rust, seamless, energy efficient, 15 year warranty, made in America cooling towers. 1-800-BUY-DELTA

Fluid Cooler replacement for Cooling tower

Dwach — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:32:03 GMT

Hello My Name is Doug Wachter and my company is Premier Plastics Systems. We have been supplying machinery and equipment to the plastics industry for the last thirty years. Recently we started representing a new company, Green Box America. Green Box America supplies closed loop fluid coolers that are a direct replacement for evaporate cooling towers but can reduce water consumption by 98%, offer a 50% to 100% energy savings, eliminate the need for chemicals and offer free cooling when ambient temperature allows.

We have had a great deal of interest in the plastics industry and recently finished our first installation in New Jersey. The customer is very happy with the equipment.

My question is is there other industries that could benefit from this technology? Has anyone used a system like this in another industry?

Green Box America www.greenboxamerica.com

Thanks,

Doug

Flanders Pleated air filters are among the top performers in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry.

stevekol1 — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:57:55 GMT

Pleated air filters are one of the most popular types of filter available in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry and it's not just by chance. These filters offer a very wide variety of characteristics and most suppliers are very happy to provide custom replacement sizes to meet almost any need. They are available over a wide range of efficiencies, media types and frame types. Some even have electrostatic characteristics or even help with odor control. They are the industry standard for contractors because of their durability, availability, cost and effectiveness.

AmSan Authorized Distributor of Flanders Filters

Why the pleated design is used

There are a couple of very good reasons for the pleated design of these filters and without this design characteristic the filters would be ineffective and unsuitable for use in any heating or air conditioning system.

The first reason is the Face Loading (dust is trapped on the surface of the filter material instead of throughout the depth of the material as in media type air filters) characteristic of this filter. Because of this face loading characteristic, there is no distribution throughout the depth of the material to trap particles and this means the filter material must be very efficient because it is very thin.
As efficiency increases, so does the restriction to air flow. To compensate for the increased air flow restriction, more filter material is used. Increasing the square footage of the filter material will allow for better air flow and less restriction.

Folding the filter material into pleats increases the surface area of the filter and extends its useful life. If the filter material were used as a flat surface without being pleated it would clog with dust in a matter of days. This would lead to a decline in system performance and could even cause equipment failure if a replacement wasn't installed.

Pleated air filter efficiencies vary greatly

Most pleated air filters are rated at 20 - 30 percent efficient and have a MERV 5 rating. This of course depends on the material being used in the construction of the filter. Nordic Pure manufactures a pleated air filter with a MERV 12 rating which means it is over 97 percent efficient. This is a very high rating for a pleated filter. They are able to attain this very high rating by incorporating electrostatic characteristics in the pleated design. Another factor that makes their filters appealing is they don't support the growth of bacteria, fungi or mold and they capture 97.8% of the microscopic airborne dust, pollen, allergens, mold spores, pet dander, bacteria and particulates carrying bacteria and viruses in the air.

Pleated air conditioner filters and furnace filters are available in 1 inch, 2 inch, 4 inch, 5 inch and even 6 inch thicknesses. The most common sizes used in air conditioning and heating equipment are the 1 inch and 2 inch thick filters. Some specialty filters also use the pleated design. Finding these high end filters at your local hardware store may be difficult but they may be able to order some for you, or you can order them online.

It is important to monitor pleated air filters and change them when required so they do not become plugged with too much dust and restrict airflow through your heating or cooling equipment. Follow manufacturers recommendations.

AmSan Authorized Distributor

Some characteristics of pleated air filters

Ratings from MERV 5 to MERV 12 - MERV ratings refer to the size of the particles that the filter captures. A higher MERV ratings mean the filter will trap more dust and allergy causing contaminants.
Available from 1 inch up to 6 inches thick - The most common sizes used in heating and air conditioning equipment are 1 inch and 2 inch but they are also available in 4 inch, 5 inch and even 6 inches deep. The deeper the pleat the greater the dust holding capacity and the longer it can remain in the air handler without needing to be changed.
Custom sizes are available - Need an odd size? A very common problem with filters is that odd sizes are often required. Manufacturers of pleated air filters are willing to supply custom sizes to meet most needs.
Some have electrostatic characteristics - Some of the most efficient pleated filters incorporate electrostatically enhanced synthetic fibers in their filters to achieve very high efficiency ratings.
Some are made with carbon or charcoal fiber impingement - These carbon impinged materials are formed into pleats and are used to construct the filter. Carbon is well known for its ability to absorb odor causing contaminants from air and water.
There are several common materials used to make pleated furnace filters and pleated air conditioner filters such as cotton, polyester and synthetic blends.

Pleated air filter design

Because there are so many manufacturers of pleated residential air filters there are also many different varieties to choose from. Some have wire mesh on one side of the filter which helps it maintain its shape and prevent it from collapsing due to the pressure of the air passing through it. This is usually found on filters that are made with less rigid materials like cotton. More efficient types do not usually have this wire mesh because the material is rigid enough to withstand the pressures exerted on it from the air.

Are pleated filters good for those who suffer from allergies?

If you suffer from allergies and just can't get any relief, you may want to try a pleated air filter with a higher MERV rating of 10 to 12. These are the most efficient pleated filters available and should help to provide some relief. But upgrading your furnace filter alone may not be enough. It is just one important step in creating an allergy free environment.

Some furnace and air conditioning filters such as fiberglass filters are not very efficient and will only trap the largest of dust particles and don't even do a good job on those, while others such as the electrostatic air filter, HEPA filter and high end pleated filters will remove a much higher percentage of household allergens from the air that passes through them.

Throwaway fiberglass panel filters and filter media vs pleated filters

There are many different types of panel air filters available but many are not worth using in your air conditioner or furnace because they are very inefficient. The worst of these and unfortunately one of the more commonly used are the disposable fiberglass filters. These types of filters are a waste money. The purchase price may be lower but the real cost is poor air quality and higher equipment maintenance costs.

The dust that passes through this type of air filter will end up on your furniture and in the duct system of your hvac unit. If this filter is in an air conditioner or heat pump system, dust will eventually build up on the surface and between the fins of the evaporator coil and restrict airflow. Under certain conditions this can actually lead to equipment breakdown.

Although pleated ac filters with low MERV ratings will do an adequate job of controlling dust in your home they do not work as well as filter media or electrostatic furnace filters. Nordic Pure pleated air filters however are at the high end of the pleated filter category and hold their own when compared to most other air filtration products.

AmSan is an Authorized Distributor for Flanders-Precisionaire Filters. We offer national contract pricing which makes us very competitive. Please contact Steve Kolesar in NH for a quote at skolesar@amsan.com or 603-548-4218 or visit us online at www.amsan.com