Archive for April, 2011
Weiss Instruments has over 100 years experience in manufacturing a complete line of quality thermometers and pressure gauges. One of their products is great for new installations or replacement of industrial glass and bimetal thermometers. It is a vari-angle digital thermometer that is mercury free and light powered. Yes, light powered! It works for chilled, condenser and hot water applications, has a fast response time and is F/C switchable. Its accuracy is within 1% and ranges from -50 to 300 degrees F.
Weiss also offers the first “self-indicating” temperature transmitter that is light powered. Combining their mercury-free solar thermometer with a loop-powered 4 to 20mA transmitter results in a single unit that allows local reading and remote transmitting for HVAC systems, building automation or anywhere local and remote readings are required. Dual sensors offer independent operation for reliability and convenience. It requires one thermowell which saves time and money without sacrificing performance.
While I was in the Orlando office the other day Pat Marley took a call from a client asking how to mount his Belimo TF series actuator to his Belimo ball valve using the WTF mounting adaptor kit. Sadly the Belimo WTF mounting adaptor kit comes with no instructions on how to undertake this proceedure. Pat, being Pat using the speaker phone walked the client through the mounting proceedures and was kind enough to walk through the installation again for my camera also so we could present this article to you… our clients.
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I hope this series of photographs takes the mystery out of installing this Belimo actuator to the Belimo ball valve. At Stromquist and Company we will continue to take the “MYSTERY” out of controls for you. If there are any more controls mysteries we can solve for you give us a call in Atlanta at 1-800-241-9471 or in Orlando at 1-800-638-7829.
It’s that time of year again when the hum of air conditioning units fills the hot air. It’s also the time that many people realize they need a service call because the a/c just isn’t cooling. One of the first things checked is the refrigerant level to see if there is a leak. Every technician needs a 
refrigerant leak detector, and at Stromquist we recommend Testo’s 316 Refrigerant Leak Detector.
Testo’s highly accurate and reliable refrigerant leak detector is the only modular leak detector for all standard refrigerants and ammonia (it easily converts to ammonia detection by swapping out the sensor). The sensor status is monitored continuously and alerts the user to malfunctions or contamination. Technicians can save time that is usually wasted taking sample leak tests. If the sensor is dirty, it can be electronically cleaned and then is immediately ready for use. When a leak is detected, the display changes from green to red and provides an audible alarm. Testo also provides and earplug to hear the alarm in loud surroundings.
The unit has an adjustable sensitivity to help pinpoint leaks and has a 14.5″ flexible gooseneck to help with optimum positioning of the sensor. The sensitivity is calibrated to R134a, R22, R12 R404a and Hydrogen. It detects CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs (including 410a) and blended refrigerants, and the response time is less than one second. The solid-state sensor technology is backed by a 2-year warranty.
For more information on this or any other Testo product, visit www.testo.com. If you are in Georgia or Florida and would like to purchase any Testo products, call Stromquist at 800-241-9471
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Vulcain gas detection systems are designed for use in a diverse range of commercial applications, from refrigerant systems and mechanical rooms to parking structures and office complexes. Each of these applications has its own set of requirements, both legal and practical, and Vulcain is committed to working closely with its clients to ensure all of these needs are met. In order to simplify purchasing and installation for our customers, Vulcain offers complete product packages for use in common gas monitoring situations.
- Refrigerants in mechanical rooms
- CO and NO2 in indoor parking garages
- CH4 in boiler rooms
- Freon in grocery stores
- CO2 for demand control ventilation
Some of the more common air quality hazards include:
HVAC:
Industrial
- Flammable gases
- CO, CH4, O2 and H2S in waste water treatment plants
- CO in aerospace, automotive industries
- Cl2 in pools
- Propane in ice arenas and parking garages
Video on Wireless Gas Monitoring
From stand alone to wireless networks Vulcain and Stromquist and Company has an answer for your gas and refrigerant monitoring system needs. Give us a call in Orlando at 1-800-638-7828 or in Atlanta at 1-800-241-9471.
If you missed the Functional Devices training class at Stromquist and Company in Atlanta not to worry. Click below and see the entire Functional Devices training class.
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