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LocalHvac.com - Fuel Oil Equipment Trouble Shooting
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Fuel oil smell is usually one of a few possibilities.
First and most important is to physically have a look at your heating
system and oil tanks and make sure there are no oil leaks! If your system
has a front cover over the burner it should be opened to inspect. If you
notice a large amount of oil any where I would suggest you shut the switch
and call your local Fire Dept, then a qualified service company. If the
system has any kind of leaks I would also call a service co.
Hot air furnaces may have the burner mounted around mid point with the
fan unit on the bottom. These systems will pick up oil smells
and send them through the home rapidly.
Systems should not leak any oil, if there are drips coming from the
bottom of the burner motor it is most likely that the pump shaft seal is
leaking and needs to be replaced. If the oil lines are wet at the fittings
then they need to be sealed.
If the smell is light and you have been noticing this smell for a few
days, then it is most likely that your system is puffing back while running
and is due for a cleaning.
Fuel oil heating systems should be serviced annually. When a system
is serviced it is normally disassembled, cleaned, nozzle and oil filter
replaced. A cleaning is not just a light dusting , the sections inside must
be brushed, and the soot vacuumed out of the combustion chamber. If this is
not done the soot will build on the walls and stop the gasses from going up
the chimney. The smoke and soot will soon escape any openings below the flue pipe
and enter the home.
My heating system won't start and there is a flashing
red light on the burner motor.
If this is the control that has the flashing light, it has a reset
button.
This control is a safety that determines if the flame is running properly
in your chamber. It will trip to the off position when the fire in the
chamber is smoky or no flame at all.
Before pushing the button, make sure that you do
not smell heavy raw fuel, or that there is not fuel leaking out from all
around your heating system! Never push this button more than 2 times if the
system doesn't fire up or run more than 10 minutes each time.
When you push the button listen to the system, a few things happen when a
system starts up. The burner motor starts spinning which drives the oil pump
and sends oil to the nozzle. The transformer sends 15,000 volts to the
electrodes to make spark and light the oil.
Did it light? How can you tell? the flue pipe will get warm within about
15 seconds, it may get up to 600 degrees in just a few minutes (be careful).
Or the button will trip within 45 seconds and the red light will flash
again.
If absolutely nothing happened, no clicks, no motors running, your
thermostat may be set too low or the wall emergency switch may be off.
If it did try to fire but stopped after 45 seconds it is most likely
that,
- There is no oil in the tank.
- The oil filter is clogged.
- The nozzle is clogged.
- The burner motor is not spinning.
- The oil pump is not pumping.
- The transformer is not sparking.
- The electrode gap is too wide.
- The photo eye inside the burner my be soot coated or bad.
- The oil tank has sludge and is blocking the oil flow.
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Global growth has been beneficial to the HVAC equipment industry. Even in the
presence of regulatory measures such as the prohibition of CFCs in most
countries and the rise of minimum efficiency requirement, findings still show
that demand will increase to 5 percent every year onward as more and more
facilities worldwide use HVAC systems. In the United States alone, it is
expected that sales will reach up to $14.3 billion in 2009 due to nonresidential
construction and residential remodeling.
Thus, they become a well-liked choice for home heating. Chillers are machines
that chill water, which then cools and dehumidifies air. They require low
electrical power and are typically powered by gas turbines. Steam is often used
in absorption chillers. Reciprocating, screw-driven, and centrifugal chillers
are the basic varieties. Unitary air conditioners are sold either as a single
package or a split system. Units with high efficiency perform similarly with
conventional efficiency air models but use less electricity. Packaged terminal
air conditioners, meanwhile, include outdoor louvers and heating availability,
among others. They are usually mounted on the walls. Another well-liked
equipment is fiber glass ducts. These ducts can absorb nice unlike sheet metal
air ducts.
These—as well as other HVAC equipment such as boilers or furnaces, exhaust
fans, and coils—are available from different manufacturing companies found
anywhere around the world. One of them is Lennox. Lennox air-conditioning
systems are known for regulating and maintaining indoor air quality. They also
distribute refrigeration systems globally. These are primarily used for the
preservation of food in restaurants, supermarkets, and warehouses, among others.
Another would be Ruud. For over 100 years, they have been servicing residential
and commercial facilities with quality HVAC products. You can also purchase
HVAC equipment online. Ebuild.com has one of the most extensive interactive catalogs
of HVAC equipment for contractors, builders, and owners alike. If you’re looking
for air conditioners, for instance, you can actually browse among 340 products
and choose your most desired unit through manufacturer and brand preference,
nominal tons, refrigerant type, SEER, and energy star compliance. This
refined-search method will produce results that will likely suit your style and
your needs.
If you wish to purchase HVAC equipment from specific companies, you may refer
to Apple Directory and to HVAC-Mall.com.
Applegate.co.uk contains a comprehensive alphabetical listing
of HVAC equipment and their corresponding manufacturer and seller in the United
Kingdom and USA. These are major firms that have proven track record when it comes
to good-quality HVAC equipment.
HVAC-Mall.com , meanwhile, is helpful when you have the
definite equipment in mind since the site showcases companies and their main
products. For example, if you want to buy a gas-fired boiler, fluid-to-fluid
exchanger, or water heater, you may visit
Aerco.com.
For cost-cutting measures, it is advisable that you procure an HVAC equipment
without a middleman. Usually, most price quotations from contractors are already
marked up to compensate with the other costs they incur in running the
business. The problem lies when you aren’t sure what equipment to buy, much
more its specifications. You may then resort to bidding. Get the most
competitive estimates from different contractors, choose the most ideal, and
have them buy and install the equipment.
You can also contribute to environment preservation by selecting the most
efficient HVAC equipment. They use lesser energy and decrease pollution due to
onsite combustion. Furthermore, they last longer. There are limited
air-conditioning systems available today that are CFC free. Thus, you prevent
the continuous deterioration of our ozone layers. The most popular HVAC equipment used in homes and commercial and industrial
buildings are heat pumps, chillers, and unitary and packaged terminal air
conditioners. Heat pumps cause heat to move from a lower to a higher temperature
reservoir through mechanical means. Vortex tubes, phase-change heat pumps,
gas-compression heat pumps, and geothermal-exchange heat pumps are some of the
typical kinds. Performance of heat pumps is best compared through their
coefficient of performance (COP). This is the term used to explain the
relationship between heat output and electrical power utilized. COP of most heat
pumps are continuously rising, almost as high as 5.
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What is HVAC? You’ve probably heard of the term from different contractors,
engineers, or perhaps colleagues and business partners; but you’re still
wondering what the initialism means. Well, HVAC (“H-V-A-C” or “H-VAK”) stands
for Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning—three closely related fundamental
functions found in homes, offices, and other building structures.
The HVAC system is also known as climate control. This is because these three
functions are essential in maintaining comfort in every dwelling.
Three Functions of
HVAC Heating is significant in maintaining adequate room
temperature especially during colder weather conditions. There are two
classifications of heating: local and central. The latter is more commonly used
because it is more economical. Furnace or boiler, heat pump, and radiator make
up the heating system.
Ventilation, on the other hand, is associated with air movement. There are
many types of ventilation, but they all function similarly. Ventilation is
necessary to allow carbon dioxide to go out and oxygen to get in, making sure
that people are inhaling fresh air. Stagnant air causes the spreading of
sickness, usually airborne, and allergies. But it is also essential to maintain
an efficient ventilation system, especially in the attics. Insufficient
ventilation usually promotes the growth of bacteria and fungi such as molds
because of high humidity. It will also decrease the effectiveness of rafter and
roof sheathing insulation because of water vapor condensation.
The air-conditioning system controls the heat as well as ventilation. They
often come in different sizes. Most air conditioners have large air ducts, so it
is better to check out the building first to see if they can be installed. Or
else, you can use the split system or remote coils. It is necessary, though,
that air ducts are properly cleaned. Pathogens thrive in dirty air ducts.
Return-air grills are also vulnerable to chemical, microbiological, and
radiological elements. Thus, HVAC return-air grill height should be that it is
not accessible but visible for any observation.
The Future of HVAC How
has technology changed in the HVAC field? Well, using PLCs (programmable logic
controllers) in HVAC is the trend nowadays. But a great deal of development of
the HVAC system lies on the ever-changing technology and continuous innovation.
Companies are adopting wireless technology after they found out that networking
HVAC controllers, which often use sensors, can eventually cut installation and
labor costs. A lot of engineers are also focused on further improving this
technology through the use of mesh wireless setup, which will work for both the
wireless sensor and wireless controller networks. The only downside of this
could probably be the risk of being exposed to RF (radio frequency)
radiation.
The installation of an HVAC system is imperative if we want to achieve
maximum comfort and be healthy in our homes, office spaces, or other building
facilities. But you also need to consider the building size in installing an
HVAC system. Optimum efficiency and comfort level are best achieved if the
system is appropriate for the size. After all, any ineffective system usually
means more incurred costs in the future. You should also see to it that HVAC is
carefully integrated to the overall building design so other aspects needed for
proper operations, such as cabling, are not sacrificed. The beginning of HVAC is
not clear, though as early as second century, a lot of Roman cities were using a
central heating system known as hypocaust. This is further popularized during
the Industrial Revolution as big factories used it. Now most modern buildings
that you see have integrated HVAC.The primary use of HVAC is to regulate room temperature, humidity, and air
flow, ensuring that such elements remain within their acceptable ranges.
Effective control of such factors minimizes health-related risks. A very humid
atmosphere impairs the body’s ability to regulate body temperature as it
prevents the evaporation of sweat. High humidity also decreases physical
strength, which usually leads to fatigue. An unhealthy surrounding can also
affect people’s thinking abilities. Hypothermia, heat stroke, and hyperpyrexia,
among others, are some of the illnesses that may also occur.
Thermostats and Programmable Thermostats Information
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Your thermostat or programmable thermostat is an integral part of your comfort system. These thermostats, whichever type you have, require little maintenance. Sometimes the only thing people know about their AC and Heating systems is how to turn the thermostat on and off and change the temperature setting.
A very common occurrence with service calls is the complaint that the thermostat isn't working properly. Sometimes this is true but most often it is something entirely different. Because some people believe the only problem with the system rests with the thermostat, they'll go down to the local hardware store and purchase a brand new thermostat. They get home and dust off the tool box, never read any directions, and proceed to change the thermostat. Some are successful and some are not. Those that are
most likely read some directions or had someone read the directions for them. The ones that are not successful end up calling a professional in to finish the job.
The bottom line advice to most people is to call a professional if something is wrong with your system. The problem may not be with the thermostat and you may exasperate the problem which will cost more in the long run. Additionally, If you have a multi-zone system, a high-efficiency heat pump or even just a heat pump, a regular split-system AC and a boiler for heat (and you have one thermostat), or an apollo based system (hot water heated in a water heater) with a split AC system, call a professional.
These systems can be very complex and may require special sub-bases so the control circuit will work properly. Additionally, for heat pumps, there are different controls, and wires for these controls run into the thermostat, they are multi-colored wires. These controls can be very complex and each wire must go to the correct terminal on the thermostat or the unit will not run correctly.
Additionally, be aware that thermostats are equipped with heating and cooling anticipators. Cooling anticipators are not adjustable where heat anticipators are adjustable in mechanical thermostats. Setting the heat anticipator is important for your heating system to function properly. It is set according to the amp draw on the control heating circuit. Make sure the heat anticipator is set properly so you will get the best out of your heating system.
Installing a New Thermostat
The first thing you should do before changing the thermostat is to select the proper thermostat for your system. If you are retired or if someone is at home most of the time during the day you most likely do not need a programmable thermostat. If this is the case the only benefit you will get from a programmable is at night. Once you have made the selection you can proceed to the next step.
Thermostat Installation Advisory: If you decide to install your own thermostat you do so at your own risk. There are many incidences where the homeowner installed their own thermostat and were successful. There are also many incidences were the homeowner was unsuccessful. The ones that were unsuccessful wasted part of their day, ruined a thermostat or two, and caused the malfunction of an integral part of their system. That is not mentioning the fact that they ended up calling a professional HVAC Technician
to fix the problems caused by improperly installing a thermostat. The ones that are unsuccessful end up paying three to four times what they would have paid had they called a professional in the first place. Factor this in to your decision and if there is any doubt call a professional to install the new thermostat.
* Get the tools together that you will need to do the job right. You will need:
o A small straight-slot (or flathead) screw driver
o A small phillips screw driver
o A pair of needle nose pliers
o A utility knife or wire strippers (for small wire)
o Plastic wall anchors (sometimes provided with the thermostat)
o A drill with a bit to make the holes for the plastic wall anchors
o A small level
o Two pencils or pens
o A small paper bag and some masking tape (tape the bag below the area where the thermostat is so that any trash or dust will fall into the bag and not onto the floor)
o Some touch up paint
o Clean hands (don't do a great job changing the thermostat and leave all those prints all over the wall)
o Plenty of light
* Turn the power off to the unit at the circuit breaker or the emergency cutoff switch. After doing that make sure the power is off by turning the thermostat to the on position and going to the unit to make sure it is not on. Not all circuit breakers are labeled correctly and not all emergency switches are hooked up. Just make double sure that you have killed power to the unit not only for your safety but also to keep from blowing the transformer.
* Pull the cover off the front of the thermostat. If it is a mechanical thermostat there should be a little adjuster tab in the center of it. This is your heat anticipator. It should have numbers ranging from 1.5 to .1. Take note of this setting and remember to set the new thermostat to this same setting if you are replacing a mechanical thermostat with another mechanical thermostat. You probably want to do this now before you proceed further. If you are replacing a mechanical with a digital, the digital
should set itself automatically. If not read the instructions on the new thermostat for instructions on how to set the anticipator. This is very important. An improperly set anticipator will cause your heater to run improperly. The thermostat is also equipped with a cooling anticipator. Cooling anticipators are most often on the sub-base and are non-adjustable.
* Unscrew the thermostat from the sub-base. Take note of each wire. The following list should match the wires and terminals on your thermostat.
o Red to the RH or RC terminal with a jumper wire between RH and RC. Or Red to the R terminal which is shared with both the heating and cooling. It has an internal jumper built in to the sub-base. The red wire is the hot wire. All other wires are common wires.
o Green to the G terminal. This is for the fan.
o Yellow to the Y terminal. This is for air conditioning.
o White to the W terminal. This is for heating.
These are the four wires that you need to control the heat, cooling and the fan. If the colors of the wires do not match the colors described here make sure you mark the wires with masking tape. If there are more wires that are not hooked up don't worry. This is common. Thermostat wire comes in many different varieties and the contractor who installed the system probably used 5 wire or 8 wire thermostat wire. They used what they needed and simply twisted or cut the other wires off.
* Remove the wires from the terminals on the sub-base. The power should be off so you shouldn't have to worry about being shocked. Be careful not to let the wires fall back into the wall. Sometimes there is just enough wire to reach the terminals and that's it. Try pulling the wires a bit to see if there is more wire behind the wall. Most of the time there is some slack and you can pull the wire out more. Unscrew the sub-base from the wall while holding the wires. When you get the sub-base off wrap the
wires around the pencil or pen. This will keep the wires from falling back into the wall.
* Get the new sub-base and compare it to the old one. Hold it up to the wall in the position you want it. Is the old paint that was covered by the old sub-base going to be covered by the new sub-base? If any of the old paint is going to show you may want to make some touch ups now. After finishing with that, put the new sub-base back on the wall in the position you want it. Make sure it is as level as possible. You can use a level to do this. (This is very important especially for mechanical thermostats.
It must be level or the mercury switch will not keep the proper temperature settings in the house. Make sure it is level.) Mark the new holes through the sub-base where the screws will go into the wall to fasten the sub-base.
* It is important in this step to have the proper drill bit size for the size of wall anchors you have. Some wall anchor kits come with a bit in them. We recommend the wall anchor kits with the bits in them because it is the perfect size drill bit for the anchors. The bit should be slightly smaller than the anchor. If the bit is bigger the wall anchor will not hold and the possibility exists that the thermostat will fall off the wall. Drill the mounting holes you made for mounting the sub-base. Insert
the wall anchors and push them hard with your thumb. Approximately 1/16th of an inch on the lip of the anchor will remain sticking out of the hole. If it is more than that use the butt-end of the screw driver and push it in until just the lip of the anchor remains visible.
* Undo the wires from the pencil or pen and run them through the center of the sub-base. Insert the screws and screw them only snug tight. Get the level and make sure the sub-base is level. When you are sure that it is level, tighten the screws. Be careful not to allow the sub-base to move when you are tightening the screws.
* Using the color code of the wires (or if they didn't match, the color markings you made with masking tape), attach each wire to their proper terminal. Some people like to loop the wire around the terminal screws. This is not necessary. What is necessary is that the wires are attached to the terminals and they are tight. Additionally, make sure that none of the bare wire is touching anything except the terminal. Once the wires are attached you are almost finished completing the task of installing the
thermostat. The hard part is over!
* Attach the thermostat to the sub-base. The screws for this are built in the the thermostat. Tighten these screws and check to make sure the heat anticipator is set to the same setting as the old anticipator setting.
* Attach the front cover to the thermostat and restore power. Start and check the heating, air conditioning, and with the heating and air conditioning off, the fan only sequence. All systems should be working properly at this time (if you did the task properly) and you are the proud owner of a brand new, properly installed thermostat.
Programmable Thermostats
Programmable thermostats can save you more than ten percent on your homes utility bills. For that reason a programmable can pay for itself within a few years depending on the type and expense of the type you purchase. Among others, you can expect good quality from Honeywell products. If you are or someone else is at home most of the day and night, you most likely do not need a programmable. Programmables are designed for the family on a regular schedule. Those that wake at a certain time, leave the
home at a certain time, return at a certain time, and go to bed at a certain time (on a regular basis), will benefit from a programmable thermostat. Read the following information and see if it applies to you for your benefit.
How the programmable thermostat works
You have four settings on the programmable thermostat.
* Wake - this is the setting you want the temperature to be at when you wake. If you wake at 6 a.m. you probably want to set the wake time and temperature for 5:30 a.m. and whatever the desired temperature is for you.
* Leave - this is the time the last person leaves the home for the day. If that person usually leaves at 8 a.m. then the thermostat can be set to change the temperature at 7:30 a.m.
* Return - this is the time that the first person arrives home for the day. If that person arrives home at 4 p.m. then the time and temperature can be set at 3:30 p.m. That way when the person arrives home, the home is at the desired temperature.
* Sleep - this is the time when everyone goes to bed for the night. If everyone is in bed by 10:00 p.m. then the thermostat can be set to change the temperature to a lower setting for the night.
Most programmable thermostats have settings for both the weekdays and weekends so on Saturday and Sunday you can tailor the settings according to your comfort level and usual schedule for those days. All of them have options to over-ride the program for manual settings and an additional benefit to owning a programmable is that most are equipped with a compressor delay to protect your compressor from short cycling.
HVAC heating and Air Conditioning
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The HVAC system uses three closely related functions, namely, heating,
ventilation, and air-conditioning. These functions are uniquely set up so that
they can regulate temperature and humidity in residential homes, public offices,
and other building facilities with respect to the overall design of the
structures.
The heating system can either be central or local. The most commonly used
setup is the central heating system where the heating is concentrated in one
area—central—and is then circulated for various heating processes and
applications. Heat values of fuels are based on BTU to cubic foot measurement
for HVAC.
In the central heating system, there are three common components used. A
furnace is an enclosure used for heating and can be found at the basement or at
the attic. Different cultures have various interpretations of “furnace.” For the
Americans, it is similar to kiln while for the British, it is equivalent to
industrial furnaces. Whatever it may be, it still uses the same principle for
heat distribution—that is, it transfers heat using an intermediary distribution
system. A boiler, meanwhile, is a type of furnace—in fact, a closed vessel—that
distributes heat through steam.
Thermodynamic principles are the bases for a heat pump. This device causes
the temperature to rise through heat transfer. A heat pump is very effective
especially for very cold air since it has the ability to heat it at the shortest
period. An efficient heat pump uses lesser energy and thus power.
A radiator is a heating device that circulates steam or hot water through
pipes found inside an upright metal structure. This term is also commonly
applied to some types of heat exchangers. It is a common perception among people
that heat is transferred from a heat exchanger through radiation when, in fact,
it is not. It transfers heat by convection, which uses currents.
Please note, though, that the central heating system is completely different
from your hot water supply. For instance, the water used in the former is not
the same as your tap water.
Ways of Central
Heating There are a number of methods for central heating. In
electric heating, an electrical heater is used. It is a device that transforms
electrical energy into heat. Every electric heater contains an electric
resistor, which acts as its heating element. Right now, there are many
variations of electrical heaters that deliver different amounts of heat, but all
of them use the same principle: Joule heating. An electric current that converts
electricity to heat is allowed to pass through the resistor. In hydronic
heating, heat produced is commonly transferred to fins found along pipes in
baseboard HVAC registers. You can also use coal, propane or natural gas,
pressurized oil, or earth, which is used as a heat pump.
Air-conditioning Over the years, air-conditioning has
changed home lifestyle. A lot of London homes right now take advantage of
wall-mounted air-conditioning systems. They are often placed in the living room,
bedroom, kitchen—in almost all over the house. Most buildings and offices also
have hidden condensing units. Cooled places become refuge to those who are tired
with the rising temperature outside.
There are various air-conditioning systems in the market, but they all
function just the same. They control temperature, ventilation, and humidity in
an enclosed environment. Hilsch air-conditioning uses a vortex tube called
Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube for cheap spot cooling when you there is compressed
air. However, it is not as efficient as usual air-conditioning equipment.
It is advisable that homes, buildings, and other offices have sealed windows
to maintain the quality of air produced by the system. Furthermore, it is better
to check the dwelling first to make sure that air conditioners can really be
installed since they often use large ducts. But you really don’t have to worry
too much if it isn’t. You can still take advantage of remote coils or use the
split system. Yet it is always preferable to maintain the cleanliness of the
ducts to prevent the growth of pathogens that can definitely cause illness.
Sometimes chemical monitoring of HVAC systems is needed to always ensure indoor
air quality.
Heating Most modern structures in colder regions in the
world and in countries with temperate climate such as the United Kingdom usually
install a heating system. This mechanism is used to regulate temperature in
residential homes, public offices, and other dwellings.
How to Service Thermal Expansion Valves
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Proper Sizing, Installation, and Adjustment
Help Keep Down Callbacks
Metering the refrigerant flow to the evaporator
is the sole function of a thermal expansion valve (TEV). What’s
critical is that it must meter that flow at the same rate
it is being vaporized by the heat load.
To do this, it keeps the coil supplied with
the proper amount of refrigerant to maintain the right superheat
of the suction gas leaving the evaporator.
TEV operation
- At point A, hot, high-pressure liquid refrigerant enters the TEV.
- At B, cold, low-pressure liquid plus flash gas enter the
evaporator.
- At C, the entire liquid refrigerant has been boiled off
or vaporized by the heat load (latent heat).
- Between C and D, the vapor temperature increases dramatically
as further heat load is applied (sensible heat). At this
point, the gas is superheated above its saturation temperature.
- At D, the suction line temperature of the superheated
gas is monitored by the sensing bulb, which signals the
TEV to open or close accordingly.
Because good superheat control is the criterion of TEV performance,
accurate measurement is vital.
How to measure superheat accurately
Measuring superheat involves four steps.
Step A: Determine the suction pressure at the evaporator
outlet with an accurate gauge. If there is no gauge connection,
a tee installed in the valve’s external equalizer line can
be used.
Step B: Refer to a temperature-pressure chart for
the refrigerant used in the system, and determine the saturation
temperature at the observed suction pressure.
Step C: Measure the temperature of the suction line
at the remote sensing bulb location. This can be accomplished
by a strap-on thermometer or an electric device similar to
an “Annie” or “Simpson” meter.
Be certain the spot chosen for measurement is clean to help
ensure accurate readings.
Step D: Subtract the saturation temperature determined
in Step B from the suction gas temperature measured in Step
C. The difference is the operating superheat.
Which valve to use
Some service technicians seem rather uncertain as to when
to use an internally equalized thermostatic expansion valve
and when to use an externally equalized one.
Our experience has shown that an externally equalized valve
should be used whenever pressure drop through the evaporator
reaches:
- 3 psi in a 3-ton (or 3-hp) air conditioning system (evaporator
temperature range of 30° to 50°F);
- 2 psi in a 2-ton commercial refrigeration system (evaporator
temperature of 10° to 30°); or
- 1 psi in a 1-ton low-temperature system (evaporator temperature
of 0° or below).
On this basis, an externally equalized valve would automatically
be the selection for any system in excess of 3 tons, regardless
of the application.
Where to place the bulb
Good temperature feedback to the TEV is vital for control.
Place the bulb where it will provide the best possible feedback.
Never put the bulb at 6
o’clock because it may sense the temperature of the oil flowing
through the pipe, rather than the temperature of the refrigerant.
Finally, be sure the bulb location is on a free-draining
suction line.
Choosing the proper TEV for the specific system remains the
first step in good service — and no callbacks.
Fort Lauderdale, FL – DtiCorp.com (http://www.DtiCorp.com) is introducing 3,500 brand new Grundfos HVAC Control Products. Grundfos Pumps Corporation (http://www.grundfos.com ), part of the Grundfos Group, is a global pumps and pumping systems leader serving the residential, commercial building and process industry markets, as well as being a major supplier to the water supply and water treatment industries. Grundfos is known for advanced products, technology, and brands including Alldos, Hilge, PACO Pumps, Peerless Pumps, and Yeomans Chicago Corp. Producing over 10 million pumps each year, Grundfos strives to improve reliability and energy savings, and to exceed customer needs wherever water moves. Grundfos is focused on innovative, sustainable solutions while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Founded in 1945 in Bjerringbro, Denmark, The Grundfos Group is a worldwide enterprise that employs more than 18,000 people in 81 countries with North American headquarters in Olathe, Kansas.
HVAC Solutions from Grundfos
* Residential: > Zone Controls - The Grundfos Zone Controls are non-networked devices intended to be used for circulator and boiler control in hydronic heating systems. Compatible with conventional and programmable thermostats. > Hot water recirculation - Grundfos HWR pumps offer a solution to the problem by attaching to the water heater through the hot water pipe. By constantly circulating hot water through the pipes from the heater to the furthest fixture, the water in the pipes is always hot, and no water is wasted during the wait. In an average new home, HWR systems typically cost less than $1,000, including parts and installation. > Grundfos submersible pumps - SmartFlo Submersibles (SQE), 4-inch Submersibles, 6-8-10-inch Submersibles, Jet Pumps, SQ Flex. > Grundfos submersible motors - Grundfos has been manufacturing quality submersible motors for more than 30 years,and the highly efficient Grundfos MS submersible motors are rated among the very best on the market.The MS motors are based on state-of-the-art technology that comprises highly reliable shaft seals and heavy-duty thrust bearings.High efficiency and a long operating life ensure low long-term Cost of Ownership.
* Commercial Building Services:
> Commercial Buidling Services - providing advanced pump technology, control systems and service in urban locations and environments such as: offices, schools and universities, sport facilities, hospitals, theme parks, airports, hotels, apartment blocks, shopping centers. > Grundfos Magna - range of powerful pumps for heating systems in buildings on any scale. All the pumps feature the superior AUTOADAPT technology, which has ensured them an A-rating on the European energy labeling scale. > Grundfos VersaFlo - Most VersaFlo UP(S) circulator pumps can replace other manufacturers' 3-piece dry runners without piping modifications and occupy less space. > Grundfos BMP(E) pumps - The pump range features low energy consumption, corrosion resistant material and low pulsation. Furthermore the pumps require minimal service and at the same time the BMP is the most compact pump on the market, giving systems builders a free hand to design more compact systems. > Commercial OEM solutions - Partnering with Grundfos means we can help you stay on top of the market’s demands for cutting edge technology. For example, with the trend toward sharply rising energy prices, we predict energy efficiency considerations can only become more important to manufacturers of industrial equipment.
* Industrial > Industrial Solutions - Adding performance to the industry is beyond reliability. It is providing industries with stronger, more flexible and more intelligent pump and pump systems. Pumps for all areas such as dairy, brewery, beverage, ethanol, yeast, juice, pharmaceutical, water treatment, marine and other industries - solutions that will add performance to your industry.
About Us: DtiCorp.Com (http://www.DtiCorp.com) carries more than 35,000 HVAC products, including industrial, commercial and residential parts and equipment from Honeywell, Johnson Contols, Robertshaw, Jandy, Grundfos, Armstrong and more. Our online catalog is easy to navigate and search, and all products have a picture and a description. If a customer has any questions about a product, they can call 800-757-5999 and speak with one of our product experts. Our mission is to offer the best prices anywhere to our customers.
Julian Arhire Manager DtiCorp.com Phone: 954.298.2515 Fax: 954.206.0767 Web: http://www.DtiCorp.com
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Speed and convenience of payment with the American Express Card for 35,000 HVAC products Fort Lauderdale, FL - All customers will be able to enjoy the speed and convenience of payment with the American Express Card, and will also have the opportunity to earn a variety of types of rewards with every purchase from DtiCorp.com (http://www.DtiCorp.com). Consumer spending on American Express credit cards is typically much higher than on other types of credit cards, while the costs associated with accepting AmEx credit cards through an American Express merchant account are low. Since American Express cardholders have greater incomes, they tend to spend more. American Express cardholders are a high-earning group, with 45 percent of U.S. households that earn more than $50,000 annually carrying an AmEx card. Additionally, cardholders charge an average of 27 percent more with their American Express Card than their average spending on other credit cards. With incentive programs like the Membership Rewards Program, cardholders are more likely to use their American Express credit card. More than half of cardholders enrolled in the Membership Rewards Program go out of their way to use the American Express Card. American Express cardholders are a loyal group. According to Brookfield Research data from November 2008, 24 percent of American Express cardholders exclusively used AmEx in the past month and no other credit cards or charge cards. But it's not only consumers who are ringing up charges on the American Express Card. Businesses have also gotten into the act, with 1.7 million companies using the American Express Corporate Card for their business expenses. That number includes nearly 70 percent of the Fortune 500 -- the list of the biggest corporations in the U.S. "The timing is perfect," said John Marino, vice president of marketing for DtiCorp.com. "Our ability to accept American Express Cards will bring added convenience to our customers and incremental sales to our company." "We developed our concept by listening to what Americans wanted. Our customers asked us to accept the American Express Card in our store and we listened. The acceptance of the American Express Card at our store means convenience for our customers and is another great way to have a chance to earn valuable rewards every single day, even while shopping for HVAC products. We believe that acceptance of the American Express Card will be welcome news to our customers." About American Express: American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) is a leading global payments, network and travel company founded in 1850. Merchant Services is the merchant network of American Express, which acquires and maintains relationships with millions of merchants around the globe, which welcome American Express-branded Cards. About Us: DtiCorp.Com (http://www.DtiCorp.com) carries more than 35,000 HVAC products, including industrial, commercial and residential parts and equipment from Honeywell, Johnson Contols, Robertshaw, Jandy, Grundfos, Armstrong and more. Our online catalog is easy to navigate and search, and all products have a picture and a description. If a customer has any questions about a product, they can call 800-757-5999 and speak with one of our product experts. Our mission is to offer the best prices anywhere to our customers.
Fort Lauderdale, FL – DtiCorp.com (http://www.DtiCorp.com) is introducing 317 brand new Fireye HVAC Control Products. Fireye (http://www.fireye.com ), is an operating company, within the specialist combustion controls sector of the United Technologies group (UTC). Fireye manufacture leading edge, burner safety control systems and combustion hardware. These systems provide the highest levels of safety integrity and precision control available in the market today. Products are applied across a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, throughout the world. Markets served range from steam raising applications in schools, airports and process plants to multiple fired systems in petrochemical, paper and power utility plants. Specialized hardware provides effortless, energy efficient, reliability from Burner controls systems to flame supervision to supplementary firing and low emission burner operation. Fireye maintains twenty offices worldwide. That means the best people in the flame safeguard and combustion control industry are everywhere, providing quick and responsive service to customers worldwide.
HVAC Solutions from Fireye:
* Flame Safeguard Controls - Fireye provides a variety of flame safeguard and combustion efficiency products to the HVAC market place. The BurnerLogix, Flame Monitor and MicroM families provide safe and reliable light off of packaged burners used on commercial and industrial boilers as well as direct fired make up air units and commercial hot water heaters (BurnerLogix Primary Safety Controls, E110, E210 Flame-Monitor Series, Fireye MicroM Flame Safeguard controls, Fireye Series D10, D20 and D30 burner management controls and FlameWorx II modules). * Efficiency Controls - NX6100 integrated controllers, Fireye PPC6000 stand-alone parallel position system for all types of liquid or gaseous fuel fired combustion systems, Fireye zirconia oxygen probes, BurnerLogix Z Controls with integrated flame safeguard and boiler control operation and the E340 Boiler Control micro-processor based Boiler Management Systems. * Flame Scanners - 45uv5-1009 with Self-checking shutter assembly, uv1a3 with Optical range 190-270 nm and 48pt2 low frequency (12-25 Hz) in the infrared range. * Burner Management Control Systems - BurnerLogix Primary Safety Controls provide full function to basic control for all the application needs (BL-CS1, BL-CS2, BL-CS3, BL-CS4, BL-CS5, BL-CS6, BL-CS7, BL-CS8, BLBLZ-1). The Fireye YZ300 Interlock Annunciator Module provides increased interlock supervision capability of the BurnerLogix System. All interlock messages can be programmed using the YZ300P. The Interlock Annunciator Module connects to any YB110 or ZB110 BurnerLogix chassis/amplifier by means of a cable. (P/N ED580-4, ED580-8). * Wireless Monitoring System - The inTouch Wireless Monitoring System was developed to communicate directly to customers through the nationwide cellular network, AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System), eliminating the need for costly telephone lines. * Multi-Burner Controls - Fireye provides a variety of flame safeguard controls, flame detection and burner control products to the Industrial Heating market place. The Industrial Flame Monitor and MicroM families provide safe and reliable light off of packaged burners used industrial furnaces and ovens. The FlameWorx II and MB600 families provide independent flame detection for up to 30 burners and an industrial application. * Integrated Flame Scanners - Fireye provides a variety of flame scanners which accurately detect the presence or absence of flame in a combustion chamber. The scanners include advanced sensors and algorithms that can discriminate it's target burner from adjacent flames in the same combustion chamber. The scanners can be used with all fuel types and burner configurations. The InSight and Phoenix families are integrated designs which include all the appropriate detections and amplification circuity in one compact unit. The Signature Series, 45UV5 and RM4 lines utilize a detached control device away from the burner front. Fireye also provides the SureFire igniter line for the reliable light off of large industrial burners and boilers in various utility applications.
About Us: DtiCorp.Com (http://www.DtiCorp.com) sells Fireye HVAC Control Products, Flame Monitoring Systems, Honeywell Thermostats, HVAC Controls and accessories. They are keeping in stock various models of Honeywell burner sequence controllers, UV / IR flame detectors, flame signal amplifiers, modutrol motors, pressure switches, pressure & limit controllers, ignition transformers, gas solenoid valves, gas safety shut-off valves and Honeywell actuators.
Julian Arhire Manager DtiCorp.com Phone: 954.298.2515 Fax: 954.206.0767 Web: http://www.DtiCorp.com
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