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Hydronics
RectorSeal Offers Drain Guard HVAC Condensate
Laboratory-tested and are specifically designed for operation by HVAC technicians.
Ouellet Group Acquires Delta-Therm
Distribution of these products is expected to be carried out from Delta-Therm’s current location in Chicago, Illinois.
Right Time Acquires Anchor Home Comfort
Part of the acquisition will see management and employees of Anchor Home Comfort join the Right Time team.
Investment in Building Construction Decreases in June
Following a 3.0 per cent decrease in May, residential construction investment fell 5.8 per cent in June to $13.8 billion.
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Nortek Air Solutions Introduces Price Increase on Products
Nortek builds and sells custom commercial solutions for brands such as Governair, Huntair, Mammoth, Temtrol, Venmar, and Ventrol.
Taco Comfort Solutions VR Series ECM Circulators
Circulators provide an easy-to-program pump interface with real-time feedback.
Ontario Government to Improve Ventilation in Schools
Ontario is also expected to provide school boards with a standardized reporting tool on ventilation improvements.
Value of Building Permits Increase for June
Total building permits declined slightly by 1.7 per cent to $31.0 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
IGSHPA Announces 2021 Conference
This is the first International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) conference since 2018.
Superior Boiler Receives Two Patents for Watertube Boiler Heating Inventions
The company’s high-temperature fluid generator provides greater flexibility on the temperature differential of heating.
New PPI Report Details Chemical Resistance Capabilities
The report provides information about the effects various chemicals can have on plastic piping materials.
10 Considerations for Specifying Backflow
With a backflow preventer that is properly specified, installed, and maintained, the risk of events due to backsiphonage and backpressure can be avoided.
GE Appliances Introduces New GE Zoneline Ultimate V10
Additional features include silent cooling, onboard diagnostics and WiFi capabilities.
Helping Lead the Way for Young Trades People
Rachel Hesketh is spearheading a youth committee within her union (UA-Local 67).
Finding Power Quality Problems
Using basic power quality measurements, such as volts, amps, and power factor, a technician can narrow down power-related problems to a specific source.
Navien Partners With Nexstar Network
Nexstar Network is a member-owned organization developed to drive business growth for member companies.
Little Giant’s VCCA Series Condensate Pumps for HVAC
The low-profile pumps are designed for use in the automatic collection and removal of condensate from air conditioning, refrigeration and dehumidification equipment.
Preparing for Changes to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act
The amendment will update testing and reporting standards for four particular product categories: gas fireplaces, gas boilers, gas furnaces and oil-fired boilers.
Uponor to Expand Manufacturing Capacity in Two Facilities
Both expansions will mark the company’s 12th and 13th in North America since 1990.
Navien Introduces New NaviLend Canada Financing Program
Powered by SNAP Home Finance, the financing program allows contractors who are part of the NavienRewards program to offer customers flexible financing solutions.
Ouellet Group Announces the Purchase of Innovair Corporation
This acquisition is expected to allow Ouellet to grow further and develop into new markets.
People on the Move: Aqua-Tech, Zurn, OS&B, ECCO Group and NAVAC
A recap of the some of the HVAC/R and…
Air-to-Water Heat Pump Experience
This 30 Mechanical Minutes session shares details of a residential air-to-water heat pump installation.
Benefits and Pointers on Buffer Tanks
Both Goldie and Pelligrino broke down how the buffer tank gives the boiler, or other heat source such as a heat pump, a mass to heat up and reduce the event of short cycling.
Canadians Among 2021 ASHRAE Award Winners
Members recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the organization and HVAC/R industry.
Teledyne Flir Releases New MR265 Moisture and Thermal Imager
Using the MR265 will give anyone multiple ways to read and report moisture levels, as well as identify temperature anomalies that could denote issues from leaking pipes or overheating circuits.
Benefits of Energy Metering
HPAC Magazine discussed the relatively recent trend to install thermal energy meters (Btu meters) in multi-residential buildings.
Conestoga Opening New Skilled Trades Training Campus
The facility includes upgraded office and manufacturing areas ideally suited to unique requirements of trades education and training.
Construction Payroll Employment Shows Growth Through Tough Times
The number of payroll employees rose in every sub-sector within construction, led by specialty trade contractors.
No Torches Needed
The introduction of flexible tubing materials and new press fittings is revolutionizing the hydronics industry in many positive ways.
