The Dwyer Magnehelic Differential Pressure gage has been an industry staple/standard for many years.
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
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
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
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
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