Archive for February, 2012
The Dwyer Magnehelic Differential Pressure gage has been an industry staple/standard for many years.
Congratulations to these Starbucks gift card winners from last week! If you want a Starbucks card and a chance at winning an ipod, start ordering online from Stromquist. The promotion ends on February 29, so get your online orders entered soon! 
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February 13 – Lewis Prentice
Feb. 20 – Don Swindell
Feb. 21 – Kevin Lawrence
Feb. 22 – Dewayne Drinnon
Feb. 23 – Jesse Dougherty
Feb. 24 – Bill Davis
Flame failure! It is bound to happen, but when it does, a Robertshaw Universal Ignition Kit is what the system needs. You know the drill; something happens to make the pilot light go out, and wow, the gas needs to be cut off to the main burner, or BAM! And even I, Sarah Connor, am adverse to large explosions. If you are in a situation where you need to replace a Robertshaw or even a Johnson Control or Honeywell part in a one or two-rod system, consider installing the Robertshaw Universal Ignition Kit. These Uni-Kits feature a new Read More
We still have spots available in our April 17-18 pneumatics training class in Atlanta, but not many. So if you want to experience some of the best “hands on” pneumatic controls training register now!
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it!” Whether it is the quest to save the planet from energy inefficiencies, or just to find a great way for a building to save money, it all starts with one thing. MEASURE it! How can Stromquist, as a leading distributor of HVAC and lighting controls, help you in your quest? Take a minute today to think about your current projects, and make sure that you’ve covered these three important steps.
Now remember that I, Sarah Connor, being female, love to control everything. Control success always follows three steps. Digress for a minute, and imagine that instead of controlling energy consumption, you are trying to control your weight. (You know, Spring Break is almost here!) The same three-step plan that works for weight loss will also work for controlling energy inefficiencies! Read More
For those of you who read Controltrends, you know I think the new Nest thermostat is one of the coolest devices to hit the HVAC market. In an early post I question the Nest distribution model, which created quite a bit of controversy and lots of comments.
Most of the arguments revolved around the questions: do HVAC contractors gouged consumers when installing programable thermostats and are homeowners qualified to install thermostats in their homes without paying a HVAC contractor. The answer to both questions is yes and no.
In any business, some companies take advantage of customers and some do not. Just like in any other business, companies that gouge customers do not survive for long. Word of mouth, the internet, and a surplus of quality HVAC contractors make sure that HVAC companies that do not create value do not survive.
Installing a programable thermostat or any thermostat can be very easy or in some cases very difficult. It just depends on your system and the power requirements of the thermostats. Read More
Congratulations to these Starbucks gift card winners from last week! If you want a Starbucks card and a chance at winning an ipod, start ordering online from Stromquist. The promotion ends on February 29, so get your online orders entered soon! Read More
Having sold several of the Honeywell E3 point systems in the past I find this toxic/combustible gas monitor is one of the most versatile systems in the industry.
Sarah Connor here, and it’s a Chronicles entry that I like to call “WOW on Wednesday,” featuring a new product or a new perspective. During last week’s Event, Dave Molin, VP General Manager of Honeywell Building Controls Systems, revealed current trends and future outlooks in energy. Seeing that I am Sarah Connor, sent to save the world from the predicted invasion of Energy Inefficient Machines, I listened attentively.
U.S. Energy consumption can be divided into three categories; 32% industrial, 28% transportation, 40% buildings. Yes! The largest category of energy consumption is spent on buildings. And what part of that consumption can we control? HVAC and lighting! In the past, spikes in energy pricing due to natural disasters and supply limitations have caused ripples in our economy. Generally, these interruptions are considered “episodes” from which we recover without lasting impact. But in the future, this will be completely different. Real-time pricing and demand-response implementation is here to stay. There is new awareness in energy conservation. Legislative mandates and elevated social awareness are at an all-time high. At Honeywell, 60% of their products are related to energy efficiency and conservation, so the tools are available. Your goal, as you partner with Sarah Connor to save the planet, is to understand those tools, and to effectively communicate solutions to those energy-hungry facilities managers. Read More
Automation Componets, Inc (ACI) has intoduced 2 new CO2 sensors for 2012.
A/ASENSE SERIES:
A/ASENSE room and duct transmitters monitor the carbon dioxide
(CO2) levels in industrial, school, and office type environments. Read More
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