In this excerpt from a Tim Chamblee Chiller Class at Stromquist & Company learn cooling tower basics. To check out one of Tim’s chiller classes at Stromquist & Company stay tuned to Controltrends for class schedules.
While at the AHR Expo one vendor I wanted to see was Belimo.
Belimo has announced thier new ENERGY VALVE is to be released soon and I wanted to see the new valve.
HERE IT IS: Read More
Looking for an affordable temperature and humidity LCD display ? ACI’s has an answer with their new A/TUCH.
It’s getting cold outside, so we want to be sure to stay warm when we’re inside. With a wide range of infrared radiant heating options, Space-Ray makes it easy and affordable to heat up unheated indoor spaces like warehouses, plant spaces or garages. Read More
If you are in the Maryland, Virgina, or southern Pennsylvania area, M & M Controls is the “go-to” controls company for all your boiler and building automation control needs. In my interview with Pat Marsala, the founder and president of M & M Controls, Read More
Before you assume it’s a lost cause, follow a few troubleshooting tips for direct-acting solenoid valves. If doing these things doesn’t help, call Stromquist to order a new one!
Problem: Valve will not operate when valve circuit is energized
Possible Cause: Low voltage or no voltage to coil. Possible Solution: Check voltage at coil; it should be at least 85% of nameplate rating. Read More
Real nice video on rebuilding a Johnson Controls pneumatic valve. Stromquist and Company has Johnson pneumatic valve repair parts in stock. Give us a call in our Florida or Georiga branches for your pneumatic valve repair parts.
For those who aren’t too familiar with solenoid valves and their function, let’s start with the basics. A solenoid valve is an electro-mechanical device that when energized or de-energized either opens or closes a valve orifice. It is designed to control the flow of air, water, oil, gas or steam. Here’s some handy terminology that is helpful in understanding solenoid valves: Read More
Hats off to Chuck Chittick, Michael Bonner and the team at Stromquist & Company for their new look website. Thanks to Chuck, Stromquist & Company was one of the first HVAC distributors to offer their customers the ability to order online at Stromquist.com.
Now Chuck and his team have turbo charged the website. Check out this video on some of the cool new features and let us know what you think in comments.
Johnson Controls has introduced a new series of electric spring return actuators (VA9208 and VA9203) that are very versatile and a great choice for ball valves. The new series features just 2 actuator models that cover all ball valve applications from 1/2″ to 2″. This streamlined approach to actuator selection and mounting makes it much easier on building engineers and installing contractors. Read More
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