Topic
Heating
The Oldest Technology
October 18, 2019 by Ian McTeerSuper insulation combined with zoned radiant heating has the potential to push fossil fuel heating into obsolescence.
Trane celebrates investments in newly-expanded plant, business sustainability
September 11, 2019Trane, a provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, recently held a celebration marking significant expansion to its Columbia, South Carolina facility, and ongoing efforts in environmental, social and business sustainability. Local and…
Introducing PVI Conquest 900 and 1000
August 29, 2019PVI’s® Conquest® is a compact, high-efficiency, gas-fired, semi-instantaneous water heater that combines an advanced fuel-saving design with extended product life. It features a sub-merged combustion chamber and a heat exchanger with a helical array of fire-tubes fabricated entirely from durable,…
Bonomi acquires fittings manufacturer FRA.BO
August 22, 2019Bonomi Group has acquired the company FRA.BO. S.p.A., headquartered in Quinzano d’Oglio, Brescia, Italy. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, FRA.BO is a manufacturer of copper, stainless steel, carbon steel, brass and bronze fittings for plumbing installations. The company’s products are…
Feds award $2.6 billion contract to upgrade heating, cooling plants in Ottawa
June 10, 2019A consortium has been selected to modernize the aging district energy system used to heat and cool more than 80 structures in the city
Northern Quebec community to switch from diesel to hydroelectricity with construction of $125M generating station
May 28, 2019Partners of the Innavik project inked an agreement May 27 to build a $125 million hydroelectric generation station in one of Quebec’s northernmost, diesel-fueled communities. Hydro-Québec, Pituvik Landholding Corporation and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. say the 7.5-megawatt station on the…
Montreal to phase out oil heating over next decade, earmarks $4M to replace systems in municipal buildings by 2021
May 17, 2019The city’s plan to phase out the century-old energy source is part of a long-term project to hit ambitious zero-carbon goals
Introducing PVI Conquest 900 and 1000
May 10, 2019PVI’s Conquest is a high-efficiency, gas-fired, instantaneous water heater that combines an advanced fuel-saving design with extended product life. Now available in two additional sizes, the Conquest 900 and 1000 MBH provides more BTUs in a smaller space and the…
DisTech to represent U.S. water heater manufacturer in Ontario
April 2, 2019Quebec-based DisTech HVAC Inc. has been named the exclusive representative for Hubbell Water Heaters in Ontario. Hubbell, headquartered in Stratford, CT, offers a range of products for commercial, industrial, food service, marine/offshore, naval markets and brewery/distillery applications. www.distech.ca www.hubbellheaters.com
Industry reacts to NRCan proposed equipment efficiency regulations
February 22, 2019 by HPAC MagazineIn October 2018 Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) published new proposed energy efficiency regulations for heating equipment in the Canada Gazette Part 1. These proposed regulations are part of Amendment 15 to the Energy Efficiency Act and introduce new or increased…
New heat pump technology remedies past issues
February 15, 2019 by Ian McTeerCertainly all of us have been truly disappointed by something or other at least once in our lives. Perhaps your new service vehicle spends more time in the shop than on the road or you are working for a seemingly…
The Infiniti™ K Series: The Smarter Way to Go Tankless!
February 13, 2019Bradford White’s new Infiniti™ K Series of tankless water heaters delivers virtually endless hot water on demand. Exclusive STEADISET™ Technology keeps water temperature consistent with NO internal buffer tank needed. The Infiniti™ K features best-in-class venting lengths (with 2” or…
Goodway, Swep technologies partner to offer descaling solution
January 15, 2019Goodway Technologies has partnered with Swep, a supplier of brazed plate heat exchangers, to offer a descaling solution. The company’s ScaleBreak-MP biodegradable descaling solution is designed to dissolve scale deposits into a liquid suspension, which will be flushed out of…
Learn the Benefits of Stainless Steel Commercial Boilers
December 19, 2018 by Patterson KelleyStainless steel has increased in popularity over time due to its success in a number of different environments and applications. Stainless steel commercial boilers have proven to be reliable and efficient in both retrofit projects and new installations. LEARN MORE
GINIUS Innovative Indirect Water Heater
December 18, 2018The donut shaped heat exchanger transfers heat as well on the inside as the outside of the patented double walled stainless shell of the inner tank. The distribution and flow of the water, is optimized by a new and specific…
Convectors may be a solution for buildings with complex heating needs
December 14, 2018 by Jim HerringOffices, hotels, schools, retail stores, sports facilities and other building types typically have rooms that can be efficiently heated by the use of electric heaters, such as convectors, radiant ceiling panels or infrared radiant heaters. For these applications, the “appearance”…
Mining for heat: Quebec startup unveils novel technology
December 13, 2018It isn’t cheap to grow strawberries in Quebec. The bitter temperatures common in one of the country’s coldest provinces put pressure on energy-guzzling greenhouses for more than eight months in a year. For two growers in Neuville, QC, cyrptocurrency mining…
Whole house ducted HVAC: The end is near?
December 12, 2018 by Ian McTeerAutomotive analogies can be useful in explaining otherwise obscure HVAC concepts because many consumers of heating and air conditioning systems also have cars and understand the joys and sorrows associated with four-wheeled ownership. For example, suppose some car enthusiast purchased…
Innovative Solutions for Heating and Cooling
December 5, 2018Consider the benefits of Viega ProRadiant – it’s energy efficient, easy to install, can be used for new or retrofit construction and it’s vertically integrated with other Viega products. Design support is available for both residential and commercial projects. LEARN…
Stelpro invests $24M to upgrade Quebec plant
November 13, 2018Stelpro has announced a $24-million investment at its Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC plant. The funds will see the addition of 65,000 square feet of space at the facility, devoted to increasing production and distribution capacity. Innovation and product development facilities will also…
Best Boiler Maintenance Practices
October 18, 2018 by Patterson-KelleyLike changing the oil of your Ferrari F60 every 3,000 miles, all heating equipment, both boilers and water heaters, require annual maintenance. Our team has listed 8 boiler annual maintenance steps that can help maintain energy efficiency and potentially extend…
Triangle Tube training academy opens its doors
October 5, 2018Triangle Tube has unveiled its live fire training room at its new corporate facility in West Deptford, NJ. At the Triangle Tube Academy, technicians train contractors on real-world applications of Triangle Tube products. The course offers training on proper installation…
Why Choose Indirect Domestic Water Heating?
September 26, 2018 by Patterson-KelleyIt comes as no surprise that technological advances in the water heating industry have allowed manufacturers to develop highly efficient commercial boilers that provide well rounded heating comfort. Utilizing commercial boiler platforms to produce both building heat and domestic hot…
Danfoss marks anniversary of radiator thermostat invention
September 17, 2018Danfoss is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the world’s first radiator thermostat, invented by its founder, Mads Clausen in 1943. “The first prototype…was tested in my father’s office,” said Jørgen Mads Clausen, chairman of the board at Danfoss. “The actual…
Direct Fired Water Heating Solutions
August 30, 2018 by Patterson-KelleyWhether you take long, hot showers in the morning or use large amounts of hot water at your workplace, the need for a water heating system that is consistent and reliable is crucial. Water heating technology has made amazing breakthroughs,…
Growth of 20 per cent by 2025 predicted by propane industry study
August 29, 2018 by Jillian MorganCanada’s propane industry is expected to grow by over 20 per cent between 2017 and 2025, according to a study commissioned by the Canadian Propane Association (CPA). Results of the study, conducted by the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) –…
Noble acquires Orangeville supplier, announces new Brantford branch
August 24, 2018Noble has purchased the assets of Orangeville, ON-based Brampton Plumbing, Heating and Industrial Supplies Ltd. The transaction is expected to close on September 24, 2018, at which point Brampton Plumbing, Heating and Industrial Supplies will operate under the Noble banner.…
The challenge of Category IV gas-fired appliance venting
August 24, 2018 by Ian McTeerWhich 90 per cent AFUE furnace brand got into Canadian basements first? Perhaps it was Clare Brothers HEG series MegaSave furnace or maybe the Lennox G14 Pulse shared the limelight with Clare for first high efficiency gas furnace on the…
Water Quality – Essential for Optimal Performance
August 1, 2018 by Patterson-KelleyWater treatment is essential to ensure peak boiler performance and operational efficiency. Up to 15% of thermal loss occurring within the first two years of boiler operation can be attributed to poor water quality. Untreated water inside a boiler can…
A look at air-to-water heat pump systems
May 31, 2018 by John SiegenthalerHeat pumps are destined to carve out an increasing percentage of future residential and light commercial HVAC market. This trend is based on the convergence of market drivers such as increasing electrical generation by utility scale photovoltaics and wind turbines,…