Today’s A/C & Refrigeration News is a tabloid size trade newspaper
published specifically for air conditioning contractors,
refrigeration technicians, and other trades related to the HVACR & lAQ industries
in Flroida Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, & Tennessee
Delivers germicidal UVC to fan coils, unit ventilators and indoor air handlers
Burbank, Calif., - A new UVC Kit for Air Handlers from Steril-Aire, Inc. may be used in a wide range of HVAC applications to destroy microorganisms including flu viruses, bacteria and mold. The easy-to-install kit delivers Steril-Aire's proven UVC technology to fan coil units, unit ventilator systems and indoor air handlers with coils up to 84" (213.4 cm) with dual access.
It delivers energy savings on retrofit installations, maintains factory design efficiency on new units, and improves indoor air quality and infection control in all systems. Applications include air handlers serving patient rooms, classrooms, hotel/motel rooms, apartments and condominiums, and offices in commercial buildings and industrial plants.
A slim power supply and convenient mounting options allow installation flexibility close to the face of the coil for continuous coil cleaning and optimum air quality. The multi-patented high output UVC Emitter™ has been independently tested to deliver up to six times the output of other ultraviolet devices under HVAC conditions, for the longest service life and most reliable germicidal control. It kills or inactivates airborne microbial contaminants to greatly reduce the spread of infectious diseases and eliminate the major source of allergy and asthma discomfort. It also eliminates surface biofilm to keep coils and drain pans in a constantly clean state, saving money by reducing HVAC energy use and eliminating costly chemical cleanings.
The UVC Kit for Air Handlers includes a universal 120-230V power supply and three mounting options for easy installation in systems with different types of configurations. It comes with a choice of seven UVC Emitter lengths from 12" (30.5 cm) up to 42" (106.7 cm).
The global leader in UVC for HVAC™, Steril-Aire has a full line of UVC Emitters for HVAC systems as well as room air purifiers and specialty devices for use in all types of buildings and homes. For further information, contact: Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; Web site www.steril-aire.com.
Dust Free launches industry first MERV rated reusable pleated filter – EnviroGreen 8
Dust Free, LP has officially launched the EnviroGreen 8 Pleat, the HVAC industry’s first reusable and 100% recyclable MERV rated pleated filter. The unique design of the EnviroGreen 8 Pleat allows the home owner to reduce the allergen level in their home with the MERV 8 rated V-Clean filtration core, reuse the V-Clean core with a no tools required cleaning process, and when the homeowner decides to replace the core it can be placed in the recycle bin.
Performance rated at MERV 8 with a .17” w.g., the Envirogreen 8 Pleat does not take up space in local landfills like traditional pleated filters, the anti-microbial V-Clean core carries a 5 year warranty and can be removed without any tools and simply flushed out with water. The holding frame and retaining grid both carry lifetime warranties and are themselves 100% recyclable as well. Gregg Burnett, CEO of Dust Free had this to say about the new pleated filter, “We are very excited to add the EnviroGreen 8’s patent pending technology to Dust Free product line of reusable air filters. I believe the homeowners who care about the air quality in their homes will appreciate both the economic and green advantages of the EnviroGreen 8 Pleat.”
EnviroGreen 8 Pleat is available in 33 standard sizes. For additional information contact Jackie Tarrant, National Sales Manager, Dust Free, LP, jtarrant@dustfree.com, 800.441.1107 x 536 voice, 800.929.9712 fax. PO Box 519, Royse City, TX 75189. www.dustfree.com
NORDYNE, R.E. MICHEL LAUNCH THE BROAN BRAND
OF HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS
Partnership provides unique opportunity for both companies.
St. Louis, October 15, 2009 — Contractors in many markets of the United States have an exciting opportunity to help grow the new heating and cooling brand, Broan®. A joint effort between manufacturer NORDYNE and nationally recognized distributor R.E. Michel Company, Inc., Broan offers a complete line of residential systems and manufactured housing equipment.
“This is a strategic partnership that combines the genuine value of NORDYNE products with R.E. Michel’s extraordinary service,” says Dave LaGrand, president and CEO of NORDYNE. “The Broan line of heating and cooling equipment gives dealers a full line of reliable, innovative systems – including the 20-plus SEER iQ Drive® air conditioners and heat pumps.”
A leader in home ventilation for more than 75 years, Broan is a name that consumers are familiar and comfortable with. Broan systems will provide even more assurance to homeowners with an industry-leading 10-year limited parts warranty and a 10-year Quality Pledge to replace the entire unit in the event of a major failure.
“We are selectively recruiting dealers now,” adds Doc Michel, president of the R.E. Michel Company. “We’ve assembled an aggressive dealer package for those committed to selling and promoting the Broan brand. Right now we’re looking for contractors eager to grow because we’re ready and able to help them achieve their goals with Broan.”
The new Broan line of heating and cooling equipment is available exclusively through the R.E. Michel Company. Interested contractors should visit www.remichel.com to find a location near them. For more information on the Broan products, please visit www.broanhvac.net.
About R.E. Michel.
The R.E. Michel Company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1935. Still family owned and operated, the company has grown to be one of our nation’s leading wholesale distributors of HVACR equipment, parts and supplies. With more than 200 sales locations, R.E. Michel’s conveniently located branches carry an extensive inventory that meets the needs of its market and customers. For more information about the R.E. Michel Company and its product offerings, please visit www.remichel.com.
Chaos Would Result from Enactment
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced its opposition to H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES Act) in its current form. If the bill is passed into law, it would, among many other onerous provisions, eviscerate the federal preemption provisions of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) and the Energy Policy act of 1992 (EPACT). Article 1 more..
DOMETIC MARINE’S LINE OF AIR CONDITIONERS MEETS NEW PROTOCOLS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE REFRIGERANTS AHEAD OF DEADLINE
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Oct. 22, 2009 – Dometic Marine today announced all of its Cruisair and Marine Air products are now fully compliant with the environmental mandates set forth by the Montreal Protocols.
The company has now converted all of its products from R22, which is classed as an ozone-depleting substance, to alternative refrigerants that meet the international standards. The conversion from R22 was completed ahead of the 2010 deadline for compliance.
“We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our products through regular assessment of energy and material demands, emissions, waste generation and recyclable resources,” said Frank Marciano, president of Dometic Marine. “Since the early 90s we have been at the forefront of developing products that use alternative refrigerants, starting with R134A, R404A and R409A. We have been using R407C and R417A for the last few years, and now R410A, all of which are compliant with the new mandates.”
Marciano noted that Dometic is using three environmentally safe refrigerants to replace R22 because the variety of products they offered to customers cannot be built today using only one refrigerant. For reengineered and new product designs, Dometic favors R410A because of its impressive thermodynamic properties.
For 2010, Dometic is introducing an entirely new line of reengineered split systems called the Emerald Series, designed from the ground up to run on R410A. In addition, the Turbo Series of self-contained units has been converted to R410A, as well as all of the other Cruisair and Marine Air chilled water systems.
“Optimizing for R410A required a redesign of our whole refrigerant system,” added Marciano. “Every part of the system had to be reevaluated – from the compressors and evaporators to the condenser coils to the entire manufacturing process.”
The physical properties of R407C are similar to R22 and are being utilized in some of the chiller products. R417A is also similar and can serve as a drop-in replacement so no reengineering is required. It is currently being used in some of Dometic’s direct expansion systems.
ABOUT DOMETIC MARINE
Dometic Marine, a division of the Dometic Group, is the world’s largest supplier of comfort systems and equipment for yachts and pleasure boats. Specialist suppliers to both the OEM and aftermarket, Dometic Marine has an unmatched support network of company-owned offices located in 12 strategic regions across the globe supported by numerous marine R&D facilities and factories. The products are further supported in the field by factory-authorized distributors, dealers and service engineers offering a global presence in over 100 countries worldwide.
Dometic Marine’s innovative and technologically advanced product range includes marine air conditioning systems, sanitation systems, refrigerators, stoves, battery chargers and other equipment. Boats over 20 feet are users of Dometic’s highly engineered brands, which include: Condaria, Cruisair, Grunert, Marine Air, SeaLand, Sentry, SMEV and WAECO as well as their own Dometic brand.
The new Daikin McQuay Applied Development Center has opened its doors in Plymouth, Minnesota, to research and development of innovative, high efficiency heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) technologies that support the environment and provide reliable solutions for customers worldwide. The purpose of the new center is to develop and test advanced chiller, compressor and other HVAC technologies to reduce energy consumption and ultimately the carbon footprint of the buildings where they will be used. Article 3 more...
