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LettersPoor hydronic installations too commonEditor’s note: P&HVAC hydronics columnistRoy Collver received the following letterregarding his articles on tube spacing inthe January/February and March/Aprilissues of P&HVAC.Hello Roy,It is nice to hear somebody makingsome fitting and overdue commentsrelating to the practice of radiant heattube installation.Here in the Maritimes, radiant tubeinstallation is horrendous, to say theleast. Over 80 percent of installations arenot even close to the recommendedpractice of manufacturers. The local callinshows on CBC are full of complaints.I recently visited a new subdivisionwith $250,000 and up housing units andfound the majority lacking not only indesign, but in style of work and quality.You are so right in the comments youmade near the end of this article.Somebody once coined the phrase: ‘Ifyou drive a Porsche, would you like tohave the cheapest tires?’Buying a high-grade heating systemmust include the best possible system toapply energy to the space heated. Thereis not much room for shortcuts andcheap tricks.In this area installers just run figureeightloops in between joist spaces,loosely dangling and only supported byinsulation bats later on.But sales brochures still call this radiantfloor heat. House buyers are shortBad ventingDear editor:I thought ‘A cautionary tale’ (March/April) was an excellent article.One of the fundamentals of thephysics of a neutral condition is that ifair is going out, air must come in andvisa versa — a circumstance so oftenmisunderstood.Black pipe heaters have been aroundfor years with great results. However, Isaw one situation in a closed loadingbay where the heater had no outside airsource and no flue. The results werefrightening.Bad conditions are not uncommonwith ‘U -tube’ burners as tank heatersin large plants where the exhaust fansexceed the ventilation capacity and theburner flue becomes an outside airintake for the building. The flames justcome back and do their thing.changed and a bad rap follows. I don’twant to mention names, but “realplumbing/heating contractors” aredoing it; they shrug it off as: ‘they wantfancy chandeliers, not good mechanicalsystems.’I hate to call for more governmentregulation. The codes here don’t requireany new standards at this time.In my opinion, the solution is toallow only those contractors to operatewho can demonstrate a good professionallevel, not only to land the job, butthey must have the other skills indesign, technical execution and properbusiness ideas.Without removing these bad applesthe better ones are forced to lower theirstandards to keep busy. This is not goodand drags a good thing down.Ironically, belonging to a group ofimmigrants (from Germany) raisedwith quite different standards in apprenticingand advancement to a masterlevel, we are directed to redo basictraining, etc.In our upbringing we learned to subscribeto high quality levels. It was ingraineddeeply. The Canadian system forschooling and training is not measuringup and the results are mind-boggling.Better educated trades people (andother professions, for that matter) generallyrequire fewer laws and regulationsfor positive progress and technicaladvancement.I admire you for speaking up; it happensa way too little.Friendly regards,Michael SchwarzForem Mechanical Enterprises,Westville, N.S.Roy Collver responds:Hi Mike,Thanks for your kind comments. Itfeels good to know people read my articlesand enjoy them.Your comments are right on the money.I have been working hard with variouscode committees and the CanadianHydronics Council to improve the level ofinspection and code compliance and tocome up with a more appropriate trainingand certification process for hydronicinstallers and designers.Alas, it is a big job and will not beaccomplished overnight. It is my opinionthat we must eventually have a certifiedheating/cooling/ventilation trade beforewe can truly clean up the current mess.We will keep working on it.Roy Collverthink tankIn business, the more you know, the more likely you are tosucceed. When you carry Honeywell’s GENETRON ® refrigerants,you also get a knowledgeable, extremely attentive businesspartner. For more than 50 years, we’ve been committed tooffering our GENETRON refrigerant dealers the industry’s mostcomprehensive programs of services and support. Programstotally focused on helping you grow your business and generate real bottom-line results,setting the standard for the entire industry.Regards,Harold Almond,B.C.Letters PolicyPlumbing & HVAC Product News welcomesletters to the editor. Lettersshould include the writer’s name,business name, address and telephonenumber (for verification only). Theeditor reserves the right to edit forspelling, grammar and length.Exclusive distributor of Genetron refrigerants in CanadaOntario and Western Canada Tel. : (416) 243-9615 Fax. : (416) 243-9731Quebec and the Maritime Provinces Tel. : (514) 457-3628 Fax. : (514) 457-9773Along with GENETRON University TM and AdPro TM Co-op, Honeywell offers promotional tie-ins with our Controls andIAQ products, old-fashioned customer service marked with a personal touch, and a full range of technical support.For more information, call 1-800-631-8138, prompt 1, prompt 3.© 2004 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.Circle Number 109 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca May/June 2005 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 9

Luxury PlumbingAgainst the flowPlumbers find business success in renovationBy Simon BlakeLyle Swanson’s business card reads‘Plumber/Gasfitter/Renovator’. In abusiness where ‘renovator’ is a dirtyword, Swanson is one of a handful ofplumbing contractors that have foundsuccess by offering complete bath andkitchen design and renovation services.Today these plumber/renovators aredoing some amazing projects. “We’vedone washrooms that will blow yourmind – $20-30,000 dollar renovations...It’s stuff that people don’t expect us todo,” remarked Rick Harris, a licensedplumber, designer and renovator withHarris Plumbing & Heating of Aurora,Ont.Plumber Rick Harris, left, and apprenticeRyan Crouse hang drywall.Statistics Canada projects renovationspending, of which bath and kitchen is alarge part, at a lucrative $38 billion for2005. It’s an area in which a licensedplumber can shine. The tradesmanbrings credibility that no renovationcontractor or bath/kitchen designer canmatch. They know what works andwhat upgrades are required.“The customer will get the design aswell as advice on the practicality of it. Imay end up telling the customer: ‘It’s agreat idea and a great design, but that’sjust not going to work,” noted Swanson,who operates Bathrooms Unlimited inEdmonton with wife Brenda.Harris agrees. “I may actually downsella washroom. The customer may say:‘I want to put a whirlpool in.’ I’ll questionthem on it. I’ll ask if they are reallygoing to use it, or is it a novelty itemthat after three months they won’t usebecause the fun has worn off?”Who does whatBath and kitchen renovation requiresnew skills such as carpentry, drywalland tiles. The contractor can bringthose skills in-house, create a formalpartnership with a construction/renovationcontractor or sub-contract themjob-by-job.The in-house approach offers strongcontrol over costs, workmanship andscheduling. Harris Plumbing & Heatinguses this approach, thanks to a uniqueblend of skills among different familymembers. “We do the carpentry, thedrywall, the ceramic tiles …” reportsRick’s brother Greg, a licensed plumberand former cabinet maker. Establishedby father Ray in 1975, Harris Plumbingadded design and renovation services18 years ago. Today, four of the company’snine employees work fulltime onrenovation. Each two-man team typicallycompletes a washroom project infive to seven days.With five employees, Swanson alsohandles most projects in-house, althoughhe adds extra help in busytimes. Customers prefer this, says Greg.“It’s only the one set of guys coming infrom start to finish.” There’s no questionabout who’s responsible if there’s aproblem, he added.However, the plumbing contractormay also partner with a renovator. RickRogers, a licensed plumber and presidentof Professional Plumbing andHeating Inc. in Newmarket, Ont., enteredthe renovation market 15 years ago.Harris Plumbing typically completes a bathroom renovation in one to two weeks.Plumber Lyle Swanson converted a bedroom into this luxury bathroom forcustomer Bonnie Davenport.“We were doing a lot of plumbing withanother company that did nothing but(renovation) contracting.” Later, Rogersbought out Jetwork Contracting.Today, he sub-contracts most renovationwork. “We pick and choose the renovationswe do because … we just can’tget (enough) good tradesmen rightnow… Pay a little more and get a guyyou can depend on,” he suggests.DesignHaving the right trade skills is onething. Working with the customer ondesign is also critical.The contractor must have a goodknowledge of products and designtrends along with people skills andpatience. Customers do their homework.The contractor must do his, saysRick. “I am always checking out tradeshows and going here and there andseeing what the latest stuff is …” Heenhanced his skills with design coursesfrom the National Kitchen and BathAssociation (www.nkba.org).The first step in the design stage is tolearn what the customer wants, thespace they have available and theirbudget. It is important to establish thecustomer’s daily habits, added Swanson.One recent customer is a ‘multi-tasker’– she likes to do laundry, run the dishwasherand have a bath at the sametime. (Please see sidebar.) This meantmaximizing DHW capacity.“We typically start by doing a simplesketch,” reports Swanson. “We see thefixture layout they have in mind andgive them ideas as to what works best.”This first meeting generally takes abouttwo hours.Harris Plumbing works up the initialdesign with a basic fixture package. “Wesubmit the price and then we startshowing them what they’ve got versuswhat they could get and explain theupcharges,” reports Greg.A home visit helps establish howcomponents fit. There is almost alwaysconsiderable work required beyond therenovation itself, reports Swanson. “Iwill catch code infractions, poor ventingand other plumbing problems thatmust be addressed.”Clear written pricing is essential.10 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – May/June 2005 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

Luxury PlumbingVeteran plumber Rick Rogers is finding success in the showroom business.Swanson creates one sheet for materials,another for labour and a third forchanges and repairs. Changes must bepriced and agreed on before proceeding.The warranty must also be spelledout.Estimating a full renovation is littledifferent from estimating any other job,reports Rogers. “Once you’ve done one,it becomes pretty easy.” A quote timelimit should be specified – typically 30days.On-site etiquetteWorking with the customer doesn’t endwith the design. “Communication isimportant – you have to let the customerknow what you are doing andwhen you are doing it,” says Swanson.The contractor must protect thecustomer’s home from constructionrelatedmuck such as drywall dust.Swanson’s employees put drop sheetsthroughout the house and do a thoroughclean-up every day.Where there is only one bathroom, itis often necessary to re-install the toiletat the end of each day and to create atemporary shower in the basement.This sometimes leads to an additionalproject when the customer decides theywant the basement facilities made permanent,he added.type of customer. Workmanship andreliable products become more importantthan price. “We never ask for adeposit up front,” said Rick. “We’venever had a problem with people notpaying…”Once the job is done, customers areproud to show their friends and relativestheir new bathrooms. That kind ofadvertising can’t be bought at any price.A 70-gallon tank allows the homeownerto take a bath while doinglaundry and running the dishwasher.The customerBonnie Davenport had a pretty clear idea of what she wanted when shehired a contractor to renovate the bathroom in her 60-year-old eastEdmonton home.It was an ambitious project. She wanted to expand the home’s tiny singlebathroom into an adjacent bedroom and to incorporate a whirlpool tub, separateshower stall and lavatory/vanity.And like many of today’s customers, Davenport had done her homework.She made sketches. She clipped magazine articles and photos. “I hit everyplumbing showroom in Edmonton,”she laughs. “I knew where to geteverything. I knew how much it wouldcost.”It was during one of these researchexpeditions that she entered Lyle andBrenda Swanson’s Bathrooms Unlimitedshowroom in west Edmonton. Shehad been looking for a contractor totake on the project and, after considerableconversation, decided on BathroomsUnlimited.“I was very particular about who wasgoing to do this. And it had to besomeone who wasn’t afraid to do thejob, because it was big.”Because Davenport had a verydetailed product list, it was relativelyeasy to price the job, reportedSwanson.The tub with corner seat includesA corner tub is the centerpiece inDavenport’s new bathroom.all the options: three speed air and water jets, inline heater with circulatorpump. The shower stall is separate and includes a large sunflowershowerhead. The tubs is by MAAX and fixtures are from the Moen Ascericollection.Swanson had to move several heating ducts, upgrade the plumbing andventing throughout the house and install a temporary shower in the basement.The project took about four months.Davenport wanted the tiles to go right to the ceiling, but Lyle wasn’t sure.Davenport won that discussion. “They had to put up with me. I was pickyabout what I wanted,” she laughs.Things such as what fixture should be viewed when the door is openedhad to be established. “I sat in the room for hours planning where everythingshould go,” remarked Davenport.If there’s one big difference between a full renovation and a typicalplumbing job, it’s this type of passionate involvement by the homeowner.Good people skills are a must. But this is much more than a ‘gift for thegab’. It’s the credibility that the plumber brings to the job through solidtechnical skills and product knowledge.Install a basement bathroomwithout breaking the floor.ShowroomsSwanson and Rogers operate retailshowrooms. This brings up other issues.Staff are required. The plumber will(or the bank)find himself doing business with do-ityourselfersand, in some cases, competingwith his local plumbing wholesaler.Rogers opened his Soakers BathBoutique showroom eight years agoand recently moved to a new locationBEFOREwith a 5,400 sq. ft. showroom and 2,300sq. ft. warehouse. Daughter Shawna isAFTERshowroom manager. Today he providesdesign services and products to other• You decide where to put a toilet or bathroom, it is not dictated by the drainage situation.plumbing contractors and is pulling• Easy installation, do it yourself. • Your floors stay intact. No breaking, no mess.back from contracting himself.• 3/4” discharge pipe, which can be run virtually anywhere.Harris Plumbing works closely with• Over three million sold. • Clean, reliable, and virtually maintenance free.area wholesaler showrooms. “I’ll sendthe customer in and they take care ofAdd convenience • Add luxury • Add value to your homethem just as we would. We’ve never hadFor a FREE brochure please call:a problem with the customer cutting us1•800•363•5874out and buying the product themselves,”Rick reports.Many renovations also requirewww.saniflo.comTo see the entire family of Saniflo products visit:Renovation work draws a different upgraded drains and venting.Circle Number 110 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca May/June 2005 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 11

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Faucets & FixturesPowder room faucetsThe Moen Bamboo high arc providesoutdoor and nature accents to theShowHouse line,introduced inMay. A 13" curvedtowel bar andglass shelf providea signature accessory.Other newfaucet collectionsfor 2005 includeSophisticate andCasa. There is a widespread and fourmatching accessories for each.Moen Inc. Circle no. 301Bath lineMAAX has introduced three baths in itsCocoon series. Massage-whirlpool bathsinclude 10 micro-jets and four backjets.Soaker models are available in threesizes: 60" x 32" or 60" x 54" and a cornertub for two at 66" x 36". Installation iseither drop-in or an alcove with anoptional apron.MAAX Inc. Circle no. 302Mixing faucetSingle shank mixing faucets from Deltafeature the company’s CER-TECKquarter-turn ceramic disc cartridge,multiple spouts and outlet options, asolid one-piece cast body with integralshank for single hole installation. Thereare five-fluted handles, with 18" braidedflexible supply tubing and 3/8" compressionconnectors.Delta Commercial Circle no. 303Kitchen, bath faucetsThe full line Waterhill collection fromMoen features a high arc design forkitchen and bath faucets in one or twohandle styles ora bridge design.Singlehandle modelscan be mountedeither onthe left or rightside of thespout, whichalso rotates.Finishes are chrome, stainless steel andwrought iron.Moen Inc. Circle no. 304two handles aboveone another,allowing single orjoint control ofMANUFACTURING LIMITEDMadok Manufacturing is thewater temperature.The designManitowoc, WICanadian licencee for50 Morrell St., Brantford, Ontario N3T 4J5Heresite Protective Coatings Inc.Tel (519) 756-5760 Fax (519) 756-5768mail@madok.com www.madok.comwon the EuropeaniF Design Awardin 2004. A preci-Circle Number 112 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca May/June 2005 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 13sion knurled handle provides a safegrip. Included is the silky-matt aluminumfinish ALU-XT. Choices includeone, three and four hole faucets withfour and five-way diverters.Grohe Canada Circle no. 305Disability bathThe Saskatchewan-made SafetyBathfeatures a hydro-therapy whirlpool systemwith adjustable jets and air flowcontrol, adoor forthose capableof walkinginto the compactbath, ano-slip surface,seat andback aremoulded intothe bath withall controls in easy reach, a hand shower,external drain and pop-up drain.Components are stainless steel.SafetyBath Inc. Circle no. 306Faucets of the 30’sThe new Pinstripe bath collection ofpremium faucets from Kohler usesdesign lines from the 1930’s and 40’s.Two distinct surface treatments are available:Pinstripe’s linear and textural elementor cut lines on handles and spouts,and Pinstripe Pure without the lines.Kohler Co. Circle no. 307Product ProfileMacerating toilets solvedifficult installationsSometimes homeowners wanta toilet or full bathroominstalled in a difficult locationfar from or, in some cases,below the drain. A maceratingtoilet, like those offered bySFA Saniflo Inc. of Guelph,Ont., offers an efficient andcost-effective solution.The plumber installs the toiletin the location specified bythe homeowner, without theHeat Transfer Coils &Corrosion Protection CoatingsA macerating toilet allows a plumber tobuild a bathroom virtually anywhere.need to break up the floor to extend a drain line for an in-floor sump orsewage ejector.Properly sized, a macerating toilet system can handle all fixtures in abathroom, including sink, bath and toilet – even on a septic system. Thosefixtures will work up to 12-feet below and up to 150-feet from either theseptic tank or sewer line. The system does not require any more space thana standard toilet and uses from one to 1.6 gallons (4-6 litres) per flush.A macerating toilet looks like a conventional toilet. However, instead ofrouting flush water through a floor drain, the system moves the water to amacerating pump in a small box, usually behind the toilet. It can beinstalled behind a wall with a 15-inch extension kit.Similar to a garbage disposal unit, the macerator uses a fast-rotating cuttingblade to liquefy all human waste and toilet paper in the flush water.Within seconds, this fine slurry is discharged under pressure through smalldiameter copper or plastic piping to a soil stack or septic tank.Installation time is typically about half a day, reports the manufacturer.However, where the homeowner wants a bath or shower plumbed into themacerating unit, codes require a 2 x 6-inch platform to allow for the installationof a P-trap and pipe with gravity flow to the macerating unit.SFA Saniflo offers two models. The Saniplus model is 12" x 21" x 9" andthe compact Sanipro is 12" x 17" x 9". The units have been sold in Europesince 1958 and are listed with CSA to its B45.9 standard and are alsoapproved to ASME 112.3.4.SFA Saniflo Inc. Circle no. 308■ New Coil Applications■ Exact Coil Replacements■ Rapid Delivery■ Heresite Protective CoatingsNew two-handle designThe F1 faucets, part of the GroheARTiculation collection, reposition the

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Air ConditioningDuct-freeA solution for difficult air conditioning applicationsBy Simon BlakeAs more Canadians view air conditioningas a necessity, the industryhas found ways to bring coolingvirtually anywhere. However, homesthat lack ductwork or where the ductworkis inadequate can be a challengefor the HVAC contractor. ‘Duct-free’ or‘ductless’ mini-split systems offer asolution.These systems have evolved to thepoint where they can be an alternativeto conventional central air systems insome residentialand small to medium-sizedcommercialbuildings.“When designedand installed properly,it’s amazinghow well theywork,” remarked LesSzarka, generalmanager for Carrier Canada, centralregion.In some cases, it’s easier to install aductless system than to upgrade anexisting central air system. “We do a lotof third floor applications where theductwork doesn’t provide adequatecooling,” reported Rob Robertson, directorof operations, Quietside Corporationof Canada, Peterborough, Ont.Duct-free split systems were developedin Japan in the late 70s by separatingthe components of compact standalone(‘window-shaker’) air conditioningunit to create a quieter and morepermanent solution. The outdoor condenserconsists of one or more hermeticcompressors and a heat exchangerwith an axial fan. The indoor unit,located in the area to be cooled, alsohouses a heat exchanger and fan. Someincorporate variable airflow. The indoorand outdoor units are connected througha small diameter refrigerant lineset.The operation is simple, in principleanyway. Room air is pulled into theindoor unit through an intake grill andfilter, cooled and dehumidified on theevaporator surface and then transportedback into the room through air baffles.Heat is transferred to the outdoorunit through the lineset and rejectedinto the atmosphere.New technologies arerevolutionizing whereand how duct-freesystems canbe used.Today’s systems can be divided intotwo camps: mono systems with oneoutdoor and indoor unit and multi systemswith up to 32 heads, depending onmanufacturer, for each outdoor condenser.New technologiesNew technologies are revolutionizingwhere and how duct-free systems can beused, reports Anton Wolmarans, generalmanager for Mitsubishi Electric SalesCanada Inc., Markham,Ont. Variablerefrigerant flow(VRF) has enabledductless technologyto move into thesmall to mediumsizedcommercialmarket. These highlyefficient systemsare also used in large residential applications.VRF systems integrate an invertercontrol that allows refrigerant flowbased on demand. Individual heads canbe controlled or turned off where coolingisn’t required, allowing zonecontrol.Typically, each condensing unit usesone to three compressors, one of whichis a variable-speed model connected tothe inverter. Linear electronic expansionvalves match indoor load during allconditions, resulting in smooth continuousoperation with better humiditycontrol and reduced power consumption.“Future energy regulations willmost likely make these the units ofchoice in years to come,” reportedWolmarans.VRF technology has also allowed adramatic increase in lineset length toabout 100 metres (328 feet). This allowsconsiderable flexibility in installation.Greater efficiencies are also beingachieved with new refrigerants, notedSzarka. “Carrier is looking at usingPuron® in these systems, probably in ayear …” Puron or R-404A is a chlorine-freereplacement for R-22 thatallows equipment to operate at higherefficiencies and meets new environmentalstandards.This is a typical high-wall installation. In this small open concept home, oneindoor unit cools the entire first floor.SizingAs with any air conditioningsystem, sizing iscritical. And it should benoted that many ‘rule-ofthumb’sizing methodsresult in over or undersizedsystems, notedWolmarans. An undersizedsystem won’t cooladequately while oversizedsystems tend toshort cycle, causing largetemperature swings andpoor humidity control.The only accurate wayto size the system is to doa thorough heat-gain calculationof the area to becooled, he adds.Where a lot of peoplego wrong, added Robertson,is to try to do toomuch with one head. Forexample, in a two-storeyhome the designer mayput one oversized head onthe second floor andexpect the cool air to gravitateto the first floor. Thisstrategy seldom works.“In that application, multiple headsare better. You might see a 9,000 Btuhhead installed in the bedroom, a 12,000in the hall handling the majority of theheat and a nine or 12,000 downstairshandling the requirements of the firstfloor.”Price and a suitable location for theoutdoor condenser(s) are often decidingfactors in determining whether thecontractor specifies multiple single systemsor a multi-system. Small-capacitymulti systems – typically up to 30,000Btuh – are ideal for residential applications.However, in some cases it’s cheaperto install several small systems,remarked Robertson.Not today! HVAC technician Marcus Paul of BelyeaBros, Toronto, had to delay completing this duct-freesplit installation. Heavy rain made him concernedthat moisture might enter the lineset.Locating the componentsThe evolving technology of duct-freesplit systems gives the contractor considerablymore flexibility in locatingcomponents today. “It’s no longer anissue that you’ve got to get that condensingunit right next to that fan coil,”remarked Szarka. However, there arestill a few key rules.Careful planning is required to putthe lineset through the wall with minimalimpact on the appearance or structureof the home. Manufacturers offervarious kits that help.The condensate drain from theindoor unit would typically go throughthe same hole and drain outside. In adifficult routing installation, a condensatepump may have to be added.“If the indoor unit ends up on a partitionwall, you will definitely have tomake some special arrangement to dealwith the condensate,” remarked IanMcTeer, field service representative forTrane Canada, Toronto.The quiet smooth operation oftoday’s condensers allows the unit to bemounted on the ground, the wall oreven on the roof without fear of noiseand vibration. It should always be protectedfrom wind, which can causeshort cycling.The indoor unit is usually located toallow the longest ‘air throw’. A high walllocation allows the unit to draw thewarmest air from near the ceiling.There should be no nearby walls orother obstructions that could ‘throwback’ the air, which will also cause shortcycling.“The big thing is to position theindoor unit where it can circulate themost air for the area it’s trying to cool,”remarked Robertson.ControlsMost ductless split systems come with aremote thermostat control (like a televisionremote). Manufacturers offer numerousfeatures to allow the homeownerto tailor the cooling to their needs.While some duct-free systems couldbe wired into a home’s heating/coolingthermostat, it’s not usually donebecause of the difficulty in runningwiring from the fan coil, located on anoutside wall, to a thermostat located onan interior wall, noted McTeer.StartupThe startup procedure, detailed in theinstructions, typically includes a pressuretest, evacuation and the additionof refrigerant if needed. “Be sure toopen the service valves after evacuationand before startup,” suggestsWolmarans. “If you need to completethe startup the next day and you didnot open the valves, be sure the poweris off and that no one can start the unitin your absence. Remove the controlfuse or equivalent if you need to besure.”The installer should also check theinput power and controller power.Oh yes, and do let the homeownerknow that they must clean or replacethe filter periodically!www.plumbingandhvac.ca May/June 2005 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 17

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Air ConditioningPackaged coolingICP’s residential packaged single-phasegas-electric, cooling only and heatpump line includes 10 SEER modelswith a 10-year warranty and 12 SEERmodels with a 25-year warranty on thestainlesssteel heatchanger.Dischargeis convertiblefor horizontalordownflowapplications. Other features includeexternal gauge ports, integral base railsand an easy access control panel.Int’l Comfort Products Circle no. 317Mini-split systemsFujitsu has expanded its Halcyon IAQline of quiet single zone ductless minisplitair conditioners, adding 9,000 and12,000 Btu/h 13 SEER models to existing18,000 and 24,000 Btu/h models. Anextra-quiet ‘sleep mode’ fan settingallows virtual silent running. Theseunits operate on R410A refrigerant.Fujitsu General America Circle no. 318Digital thermostatThe Amana programmable digital thermostatwith humidity control adapts tomost 24 volt systems. It automaticallyadjustsblower speed,increasesair dischargetemperatureinheat pumps and electric heating modes,and makes the heating/coolingchangeover. It can operate single andmulti-stage systems and features sevenday programming.Goodman Canada Circle no. 319Portable coolingThe MovinCool Office Pro 36 produces36,000 Btu/h of spot cooling. Featuresinclude low temperatureoperation,standard safetyAFCI plug,programmablecontrols and optionalPlug N’ Playpump for automaticcondensatedraining. It isdesigned for work spaces up to 2,400-sq.ft. and operates on 230 volts. Othermodels are available for larger spaces.G.R. Williams Circle no. 320Multi-zone coolingCity Multi systems use R410A refrigerantfor a higher Coefficient of Performance(COP) of 4.13 vs. 3.52 with R407C and2.75 with R-22. This reduces modulespace requiredby 35percent with a26 hp system,for example.Piping is alsoreduced, from1-1/8" to 7/8"for gas andfrom 1/2" to 3/8" for refrigerant forgreater installation savings.Mitsubishi Electric Circle no. 321Wine cellar controlThe Wine Guardian by Air Innovationsis a line of thru-the-wall coolingsystems for wine cellars. These self-containedductable units feature highcapacityfans, commercialcomponen t s ,Quick TipKeep it in the shade!By Jerry BoulangerThe efficiency of air-cooled condensing equipment can beimproved by locating it so that it is shaded.ARI rating conditions for central system condensing unitstypically used in residential applications are at 95°F airtemperature entering the condenser. If the air entering thecondenser is reduced to 85°F, the total cooling capacityincreases by about seven percent and the compressor powerrequired drops by about four percent.Conversely, if the air temperature is 105°F (not unusual for roof-mountedunits), the total cooling capacity decreases by about seven percent and thecompressor power increases by about 13 percent. (These numbers arebased on published performance for a Carrier model 38AK008 condensingunit at 45°F SST.)It’s well worth it, then, to think about the location of this type ofequipment and take advantage of any shade available. It may even makesense to provide shading if no natural option exists. The equipment will alsolast longer running in less severe conditions.Jerry Boulanger is marketing manager for Axiom Industries Ltd.,Saskatoon, Sask. He can be reached at jboulanger@axiomind.com.aluminum construction and are availablein sizes from 1/4 to two tons, forresidential and commercial wine cellars.Evolution Air Circle no. 322Variable speed ACAmerican Standard Allegiance air conditionersare available in six modelswith a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating(SEER)of 10 to18.90. TheAllegiance 18offers twostagecooling,whileComfort-Rmodels featurevariablespeed to increase cooling and reducenoise levels and temperature variations.This also results in consistent aircirculation and substantially reducedhumidity, the manufacturer reports.American Standard Circle no. 323Multi cooling systemsFujitsu Multi Air Conditioning Systemsfeature variable refrigerant flow technologyin the cooling mode. In J-Seriesand S-Series models, power levels andcompressor speed are increased orreduced to match temperature conditionswith an inverter-controlled variablespeed compressor.Fujitsu General America Circle no. 324CustomAir-handlingSolutions• Rooftop direct replacement equipment• Acoustical units and products• Corrosion resistant and demandingenvironment equipment• Wide range of heating, cooling andventilating equipment for the processingindustry• Heating, Air conditioning, and heatreclaim unitsAirFabwww.airfabinc.com905-898-0111Why is this man smiling?Reason #19Money SavingProgramsBy enrolling in HRAC’s PetroCanadasavings program, our company savedover $500 on the purchase of gasover the past year. That amount morethan paid for our membership. It’s likebeing a member for free!So, why is this man smiling?Because his company is amember of HRAC.You should be too!1-800-267-2231 www.hrai.ca/hrac.htmlCircle Number 118 for More InfoCircle Number 119 for More InformationCircle Number 120 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca May/June 2005 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 19

THIS COULD BE YOUR NEXTCOMPANY VEHICLE.WWG/TOTALINE ® OFFERS YOU MORE CHANCES TO ADD A CUSTOM BIKE TO YOUR FLEET.very time you buy $1,000 worth ofTotaline parts in 2005, you’ll haveanother opportunity to win a customchopper built just for you by the folks atOrange County Choppers – from the popularTVshow American Chopper.And to keep your motor running, Totalineoffers the largest network of HVAC/R storeswith the broadest selection of aftermarketproducts, including top quality thermostats,motors, IAQ products, supplies, tools andinstruments.Everything you need to get yourHVAC/R jobs done quickly and efficiently.So you can hit the open road.OR WIN THESE QUARTERLY PRIZES.We’ll also have three drawings throughout 2005where you could win the following items. Everyquarter, we’ll giveaway 1 Sony 70"Grand Wega Rear ProjectionLCD TVSeries XBR 950 with built-in HDTV tuner.20 Nappa Leather Riding Jacketsmade from genuine cowhide.20 Oregon ScientificDigital Cameras withbuilt-in flash, TV outputand digital zoom.TO FIND THE WWG/TOTALINE STORE NEAREST YOU, CRUISE OVER TO WWGTOTALINE.CA.NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. You must be a legal resident of the 50 United States,Quarterly Drawing Schedule:District of Columbia or Canada (excluding Quebec), 18 years of age or older, at time of entry to be eligible to participate. The Sweepstakes begins Quarterly Automatic Entry Period Mail-in Entry Period Mail-in Entry Period RandomJanuary 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2005. Automatic Entry: Eligible participants will earn an automatic entry into the sweepstakes drawing Sweepstakes (Purchase Date) (Postmarked By) (Received By) Drawingfor the current quarterly sweepstakes and the program end Grand Prize drawing for each $1,000 in dealer purchases during each quarterly promotionDrawing 1 1/01/05-3/31/05 1/01/05-3/31/05 4/07/05 4/15/05period. Only one entry will be credited for each full $1,000 in eligible purchase for each quarter. Earned entries received from each quarterly sweepstakeswill be included in the Grand Prize drawing. Mail-in Entry: To enter by mail without obligation, hand-write your full name, company name Drawing 2 4/01/05-6/30/05 4/01/05-6/30/05 7/07/05 7/15/05(if any) and address and daytime phone number on a 4"x 6" card and mail in an envelope to: Totaline Custom Chopper Sweepstakes, Offer #BIP-05001, Drawing 3 7/01/05-9/30/05 7/01/05-9/30/05 10/07/05 10/14/05P.O. Box 8904, Tempe, AZ 85281-0051. Limit one entry per outer mailing envelope. All quarterly prizes will be awarded in random drawings held asindicated in the table below from among all eligible entries received during each entry period. The Grand Prize winner will be selected in a random drawing on or about 10/14/05, from among all cumulative eligible entries received. Odds of winning anyprize depend on the number of eligible entries received. By entering, participants agree to the Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and the judging agency. The value of the Grand Prize is estimated as $55,000. The winner will choose the bikeand pay any additional fees over and above the Grand Prize value of $55,000. The winner is responsible for all licensing, insurance fees and taxes. The Grand Prize must be accepted as awarded. Employees of United Technologies and their immediatefamily members are not eligible. For a copy of the Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by 9/30/05 to: Totaline Custom Chopper Sweepstakes Rules, Dept. E, P.O. Box 8926, Tempe, AZ 85281-0052. Sponsor: Carrier Corporation, 1Carrier Place, Farmington, CT, 06034.© CARRIER CORPORATION 2005, a member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock Symbol UTX.Circle Number 121 for More Information

VentilationHEPA air cleanerAir Boss One-Man portable HEPA aircleaner filters use a three-stage filtrationsystem of a spark trap, replaceable prefilterand main filter with replacementreminder signal. There is an optionalaluminum mesh pre-filter available, twodirect-drive fans and motors; for inshopand on-site applications.Trion Div., Fedders Circle no. 325Condensate switchThe Little Giant ACS-4 auxiliary condensateoverflow safety switch preventsflooding from clogged drains. It can beinstalledin verticalor horizontalpluggedor inlineconfigurations.It isdesigned to activate audible or visualalarms. It operates on 24 volts AC and0.5 amps.Little Giant/Ontor Circle no. 326Compact air exchangerVenmar's new compact air exchanger is20 percent smaller than comparableunits. The 100 CFM Constructo 1.0 isdesigned with factory-built horizontalor vertical ports and features an interchangeableHRV/ERV core. Tucked in abulkhead or closet, this compact, lightweightand powerful unit is designedfor small pre-fab and tract houses, condos,apartments and other limited spaceapplications.Venmar Circle no. 327and 6" duct sizes for bathroom, dryerand kitchenventing. Theyare part of theQuantumVentilationSystem whichcan be upgradedto an HRV orERV. There are six sizes from 4" to 12",with two-speed fans in the 8-12" sizes.Nutech Brands Inc. Circle no. 329V-cell filtersCamsorb CH loose-fill V-cell sorbentfilters feature lightweight honeycombpanels mounted in a plastic frame. Theyhave a low resistance to airflow (nominal0.38" w.g. at 500 fpm), and a MERV11 particulate removal efficiency. Thefilter has a 1" header for mounting inbuilt-up banks or side access housingswith a minimum 12" depth.Camfil Farr Circle no. 330VENMARAVS INTRODUCESConstructo 1.0Fan controllerThe AirCycler FR works with an airhandler and thermostat to operate thecentral system fan to improve temperaturecontrol, humidity and filtration byaveraging air temperature throughoutthe house. It operates on 24 volts AC, at0.07 amps, with programmable on-offdelay settings from 1 to 199 minutes.Envirostreme Circle no. 331Steam humidifierThe wall mounted residential ResDeluxelectrode steam humidifier delivers upto 8 lbs./hr or 23gal./day of steamhumidification toa set relative humiditylevel. It trapsimpurities in adisposable plasticcylinder, requiresonly potable watersupply connection and 110/120 volt or208-240 volt single phase power.Axair Nortec Ltd. Circle no. 332The ingenious space saving air exchanger.As industry leaders in air exchange, Venmar AVS proudly introduces its latestinnovation for the renovation and new construction markets – the Constructo 1.0.Maximum power and efficiency encased in a lightweight, compact shell makesthe Constructo 1.0 the ideal choice for limited space applications such aspre-fab houses, condos and apartments. And depending on the application,this unit can be configured with factory-built vertical or horizontal portsand can also be easily upgraded from an HRV to an ERV, simply bychanging its core. Adaptable. Powerful. And Compact. Great thingsdo come in small packages! No wonder Venmar AVSis the professionals’ brand of choice.IAQ lineThe Luxaire by Honeywell line includesair-to-air heat exchangers, ultravioletair treatment systems, electronic andmedia aircleanersand Yorkbypasswholehousehumidifierswithconvertible humidity control. The UVunits feature a sight glass and a safetydesign which keeps the bulbs turned offuntil properly mounted in a duct.Luxaire Div. York Int'l. Circle no. 328Inline fansQuantum Inline Combi three-in-onefans feature adaptable collars for 4", 5"To find out more about the complete line of Venmar AVS products,call 1-800-567-3855 or visit www.venmar.caBulkhead InstallationUnique slim design lets you hide unitinside standard 12’’ bulkheads.*Easily install and accessunit through grille.*ERV onlyCloset InstallationCompact footprint allows for easy fitin mechanical rooms, closets or otherapplications where overall spaceis restricted.Circle Number 122 for More Information

Install Some Peace Of MindOver the past twenty-five years Newmac has gained a reputation for developing the kind of highefficiency furnaces and boilers that our customers demand. Our multi-fired units are competitivelypriced and built under strict ISO 9001 standards to ensure years of dependability. All units are backedby the best warranties in the business and Newmac offers technical support that you can count on.Call today or visit our website for more information.CL SERIESCombination Wood/Coaland Oil Furnaces*NBR SERIESOil Fired BoilersNL/NV SERIESLow Boy Oil Fired ForcedAir FurnacesNH3/ LFR SERIESHi Boy Oil Fired ForcedAir Furnaces*Features• Firing range 86,000to 170,000 btu/h• Preheated combustion air• Thermostatically controlledForced Draft Fan• Ceramic fibre combustionchamber• Brick lined fire box• Twin blower assembly• Twin filters• Single 8” Smoke pipe*Add-Ons and Boilers Also AvailableBenefits• Ideal for largeor small homes• Increased combustionefficiency• Reduced creosote• Easy installation• High air filtering capacity• Simplified chimneyconnectionFeatures• Firing range 90,000to 300,000 btu/h• Sealed Vent approvedto 155,000• Wet base and wet back• 12 ga SS Chamber A.F.U.E.rating up to 86.7%• Front, rear and topreturn location• Left or right openingburner door• Top mounted controls• Internal mixing baffle• Tankless coil and CRNavailableBenefits• Ideal for large or smallhomes• High combustion efficiency• Reduced fuel consumption• Easy installation of piping• No chimney requiredFeatures• Firing range 77,000to 326,000 btu/h• Sealed Vent approvedto 177,000 btu/h• A.F.U.E. rating up to 86.1%• Ceramic fiber corbelcombustion chambers• Direct or Belt Drive models• 14 ga heat exchangers• SS detachable smoke pipe• NV cleanouts mounted toexterior casingBenefits• High combustion efficiency• No chimney required• Reduced installation time• Easy burner set up• Reduced service time• Suitability for local parts• Reduced fuel consumption• Durable constructionFeatures• Firing range 66,000to 101,000 btu/h• Sealed Vent approvedto 90,000 on LFR• Multi location largecapacity filter rack• Corbel Combustionchamber on NH3• Front access cleanouts• Rail mounted blowerassembly*NMP multi position also available(SVS approved)Benefits• High combustion efficiency• Optional return airinstallation• No chimney required for LFR• Reduced service time• Easy servicing• Easy burner set upHead Office | P.O. Box 9, Debert | Nova Scotia, B0M 1G0 | Phone: 902-662-3840 | Fax: 902-662-2581 Email: newmac@ca.inter.netOntario Office | P.O. Box 545, Woodstock | Ontario, N4S 7Y5 | Phone: 519-539-6147 | Fax: 519-539-0048w w w . n e w m a c f u r n a c e s . c o mCircle Number 123 for More Information

HeatingSolar air heatingThe SU-1200 modular solar air collectorand fan system from Your SolarHome is a self-contained, self-poweredand smooth transfer between low andhigh fire. It enables adjustments with ascrewdriver and wrench (included). AnGas log setsFirewerks gas log heaters fromVanguard combine logs and grate. Theyfeature a slant burner system for anintense glow, heat up to a 1200 sq.ft. andare available in three styles and threeunit that pre-heats supply air. It canproduce up to 7.8 kW of supplementalenergy for an 800-cu.ft. room on asunny winter day. It can also producenight-time cooling in the summer.These photovoltaic five-watt panelscome in six colours.Your Solar Home Circle no. 333blower, Phazeramic double flame burner,Old Town Red brick panels, dualreceptacle junction box, plus dozens ofoptional accessories. It is rated at 35,000Btu/h with a 50 percent turn down rate.Napoleon Fireplaces Circle no. 336Damper actuatorBeckett’s electric damper actuator eliminatesall linkage on two-stage commercialoil burners for faster installationilluminated switch indicates high-fireposition.R.W. Beckett Canada Circle no. 337series options in 18" and 24" sizes. Theyare CSA approved.Desa Heating Circle no. 338Multi-system controlCarrier Infinity Series thermostatsallow users to control temperature,humidity, air quality, fan speed and ventilation.They show day-at-a-glanceseven-day programming and remindhomeowners to change filters and domaintenance on the humidifier, UVunits or ventilators. They can be configuredfor zoning and service remotecontrol.Carrier Corp. Circle no. 334Packaged rooftopsTempstar PGAD packaged gas-electricrooftop series feature a stainless steelheat exchanger with a 25-year warrantywith no-hassle replacement on singlephaseresidential applications. Thisunit is rated at 12 SEER for cooling.Other features include induced draftcombustion and convertible airflow discharge,with all connections and controlsbehind one panel.Int’l Comfort Products Circle no. 335Gas fireplaceThe Starfire direct vent gas fireplace featuresan array of integrated accessories,including a night-light, heat circulatingCircle Number 124 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca May/June 2005 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 23

RefrigerationRefrigerant retrofit updateBuilding owners become cautiousBy John Carr, C.E.T.Starting in the 1800’sand into the mid1900’s, refrigerationand air conditioning experiencedimportantchanges but they werefew and far between.Reciprocating compression systemswere introduced in the late 1800’s andremain in use today. Today they arebeing seriously challenged by scroll andscrew technology, but that change hasbeen slow in evolving. Refrigerants haveundergone periodic changes. Some ofthese were for safety reasons, such as thedeparture from sulfur dioxide, andsome for safety and technical reasons,such as the introduction of chlorofluorocarbons,etc.The refrigeration industry rolledalong pretty steady through to the1970’s when scientists began studyingchanges in the Earth’s ozone layer. Bythe mid 1980’s the world had begun toembrace advances in digital technology,hybrid materials, energy conservationand radical new engineeringRefrigerantCommon Usefor this Refrigeranttechniques. Refrigeration was to hit amilestone to be felt for years to come.The ten-year period from 1987 to1997 was tumultuous for the refrigerationand air conditioning industry. Itbegan with a bang when the MontrealProtocol on Substances That Deplete theOzone Layer was signed by a large numberof countries. (The new directionactually began in 1985 with the ViennaConvention for the Protection of theOzone Layer.) By 1997 CFCs were notbeing manufactured and phase-outplans for HCFCs were in place.Refrigerant recovery, reuse, recycling,reclamation and destruction became anormal part of refrigeration and airconditioning service.‘Replacement-refrigerant’ was a newterm in the refrigeration mechanic’s lexicon.Refrigerant oil now needed a majoroverhaul. Polyol esters began to emergeas the leading refrigeration lubricant.Recovery units emerged along with along list of new manufacturers. In themidst of all this were laws, standards,regulations, due-diligence, and a markedPre-MontrealProtocol Priceper KilogramApproximate PriceTodayper KilogramR-11 Large chillers or A/C $3.30 $18.00R-12 Med/low T & A/C $2.20 $60.00R-22 A/C & low temp $5.00 $14.00R-123 Large chillers or A/C n/a $15.00R-134a Low-med & A/C n/a $41.00R-401A (MP39) Med/low T & A/C n/a $47.00R-401B (MP66) Low & med temp n/a $47.00R-402A (HP80) Low & med temp n/a $49.00R-402B (MP81) Low & med temp n/a $49.00R-404A Medium temp n/a $39.00R-407C A/C n/a $40.00R-410A A/C n/a $44.00R-507 A/C & low temp n/a $46.00Table 1: Refrigerant characteristics and approximate pricesin Canada, not including taxes or other fees. (Prices willvary across Canada and from day-to-day.)increase in the cost ofrefrigerants. Table 1 providesa relationshipamong refrigerants. It isworth noting that pricesin the table are based ona reasonable approximationof the actual weightof refrigerant in a 13.6 kg(30 lb.) refrigerantcylinder.Cautious approachDuring the period startingin early 1990 andinto the new millennium,refrigerant retrofittingwas strong. Today, the ownersand operators of refrigeration and A/Cequipment are well aware of the costsinvolved in the decision to retrofit orreplace. They are much more cautious.We will look at three areas affected byrefrigerant recovery today:Residential refrigerationand air conditioningHere the tendency is to wait. Let theunit die a natural death and then replaceit. Also, the costs and risks ofchanging residential refrigerants on anylarge scale far outweigh the benefits.Accompanying this position are lawsand regulations for equipment disposal.Metal recycling firms and municipallandfill operators are very aware of therefrigerant disposal rules and penaltiesthat affect their operations.Commercial refrigerationand air conditioningHere, too, the tendency is to replace,but operators are cautious about jumpinginto new, unproven replacements. Agreater opportunity for refrigerantretrofitting exists, but as the decadeunfolds, the numbers opting for retrofitare declining rapidly.Retrofitting refrigerants is not withoutcosts and hazards. The changesinvolve flushing the old mineral oil andusing other oils, such as alkyl benzene,Careful record keeping becomes critical in arefrigerant retrofit. (John Carr photo)one or more times until a refractometerproves good oil quality. New refrigerantsand oils may adversely affect oldercompressor walls and the coatings ontheir windings.Refrigeration manifolds and hoses arenow more complicated. Gauges musthave higher ranges. Hoses must havesealing connectors. Some need burst ratingsmuch higher than in earlier yearsbecause of refrigerants such as R-410A.New refrigerants used in equipmentdesigned to operate with them cannotbe used in old CFC or HCFC basedequipment for several reasons. One caseis incompatible pressures where, forexample, R-410A operates at muchhigher pressures than R-22.Building air conditioningAlternatives to R-11 for centrifugalchillers are emerging. R-123 is one of thestrongest. It is a Group B1 refrigerant.Anyone working with refrigerantsshould read the MSDS (material safetydata sheets). This is especially true for Bor C-rated refrigerants.Recently, I wrote about the newchiller at SAIT Polytechnic, which operatesvery effectively on R-134a. The newrefrigerants, coupled with new technology,are delivering refrigeration and A/Csystems that are smaller and more energyefficient than their predecessors. Otherrefrigerants are being tested. Some areflammable. R-245ca, for example, has anASHRAE Standard 34 Class 2 flammabilityrating. It is unlikely to see use.Retrofit tipsFor those who still retrofit refrigerants, itis important to remember the following:• Adhere to Environment Canada’sEnvironmental Code of Practice for Eliminationof Fluorocarbon Emissions from Refrigerationand Air Conditioning Systems.• Protect yourself with all the protectiveequipment available. Especiallycover vulnerable body parts includingeyes, lungs and skin.• Use the right tools for the job andreplace worn or damaged tools beforethey pose a danger to you.• Record all conditions including theamounts and types of refrigerant andoils recovered and used.• Report all abnormalities to theproper authority and/or your employer.• And…never, ever take shortcuts!John Carr is the continuing educationcoordinator at SAIT Polytechnic inCalgary, he can be reached atjohn.carr@sait.ca.Circle Number 125 for More Information24 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – May/June 2005 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

MITS MEANS THE BEST!Specializing in unconventional climate controlled environmental needs. No ductwork? No problem!Economical, efficent, flexible, versatile, quiet climate control for those unique applications.Fresh Air IAQAvailable in 5, 7.5 & 10 tonsWith multiple indoor unitsNow AvailableFor Residential& Commercial ApplicationLOSSNAYFresh Air IAQCITY MULTICity Multi Now With R410-A Refrigerant.byEASY DUCTLESS INSTALLATIONSince no bulky ducts are used, installation canbe done quickly and easily.2005 Special6 years Partsand LabourWarrantyENERGY-SAVINGRoom-by-room zone control and elimination ofducts provides tremendous energy savings.INDIVIDUAL CONTROLWireless remote controllers permit easy, convenientcontrol of temperature in each room.QUIETER OPERATIONCompressors are quiet, compact and, best ofall, outdoors.Circle Number 126 for More Information

MITS MEANS THE BEST!• Central Air Conditioners• Furnaces• Air Handlers• “A” and Slab Coils• Trion Air Bear®Electronic whole-houseAir CleanersDealersWanted• Trion Air Bear® Mediawhole-house AirCleaners• Herrmidifier completerange of ByPass andAtomizing Humidifiers• Room Air Conditioners• Portable Heat/Cool DualHoseCircle Number 128 for More Information

Pat. PendingTMHot Water HeatingDHW heat trapA new heat trap design on BradfordWhite residential gas and electric DHWheaters reduces heat loss through thecold water inlet and hot water outlet.This small disc inserts into the top ofthe fitting. It can also be retrofitted onolder non-heat trap style dip tube andanode rod assemblies.Bradford White Canada Circle no. 339Zone valveThe new 5000 Series zone valves fromHoneywell feature ‘soft close’ technologyto reduce water hammer, ‘Quick Fit’pushbutton actuator removal and rotatingball seal design. They are available ina wide range of models and valve bodystyles.Honeywell Ltd. Circle no. 340Condensing boilerThe Olsen Quantum 95-200M modulatingboiler operates at 95 percentAFUE at a minimum-maximuminput of 80 and 200MBH with a nearzero pressure drop.This reduces theneed for high headpumps or a primary/secondarypiping system. Otherfeatures include amanual reset probe, options for outdoorreset and a summer-winter switch.Olsen Div., ECR Int’l. Circle no. 341Tankless heatersThe new T-H1 tankless water heaterfrom Takagi features a pre-heating systemwith dual heatexchangers thatheat water in aninstant two-stepprocess to deliver10.5-gal./min. at94 percent thermalefficiency. Acondensation collectorcapturesexhaust gases andthe neutralizer softens the water. Itweighs 92-lbs. and is designed forindoor or outdoor applications.Takagi Circle no. 342Product ProfileSystemsimplificationA new all-in-one injection mixingsystem promises to make lifeeasier for hydronic heatingcontractors.The RadiantMixing Blockfrom Taco is acomplete piping,pumping,air eliminationand controlThe compactTaco radiantmixing blockreplaces anumber ofcomponents.package. Itcombines avariable speedinjectionmixing control,injectioncirculator,system circulatorand air elimination into asingle unit. It can be set up as anoutdoor reset control, a setpointcontrol or a delta-T limiting control.This unit can handle radiantheating load demands to120,000 Btu/h.There are four pipe connections.Hot water from the boilerenters the Radiant Mixing Blockat the boiler supply port. Coolerreturn water enters the systemreturn port. Air between theseports is purged. The injectioncirculator varies in speed to blendthe two water temperatures,injecting the excess temperatureback through the boiler returnport. The constant speed systemThere is a considerable laboursavings in piping.circulator delivers the requiredblended water temperature to theradiant loop through the radiantsupply port.Installation for zoning radiantloops need not change. No specialpiping is required.The unit comes with a replaceablewet-rotor cartridge, an integralcheck valve and a large LCDdisplay.The Taco Radiant Mixing Blocktook first place in the hydronicheating category of the NewProduct Showcase awards at theMarch Mecanex-Climatex show inMontreal.Taco (Canada) Ltd. Circle no. 343Circle Number 129 for More Information28 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – May/June 2005 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

MITS MEANS THE BEST!DealersWantedCircle Number 130 for More Information

At Anvil, we’ve been makingconnections for decades. Not justwith pipe fittings and Gruvlok ®components, but with people, too.Our commitment to our customersremains as solid and dependableas the quality of our products.Over time, we’ve seen a lot ofchanges— including the name aboveour door. But one thing that hasn’tchanged is the strength of theconnections we’ve built. At Anvil,our people make the difference.We are the world’s largest manufacturerof pipe fittings, couplings, hangersand supports— but we’ll never be toobig to remember the connections wevalue the most: Our connectionswith our customers.Connect with Mueller.Call 877-GRUVLOK (877-478-8565),or visit www.gruvlok.ca.B U I L D I N G C O N N E C T I O N S T H A T L A S TANVIL BRANDS:www.anvilintl.comCircle Number 131 for More Information

Pipes, Valves & FittingsAnti-flood valveThe FloodGuard from General PipeCleaners operates like a check valve toseal off water back-up caused by overloadedsewer systems. The float rises toseal off the drain opening until the waterrecedes. Models for two, three and fourinchfloor drains are available. There isalso a stand pipe model for extremeextended pressure.General Pipe Cleaners Circle no. 344Butterfly valvesVic-300 MasterSeal iron butterfly valvesfrom Victaulic feature an offset discdesign that reduces operating torque 35percent andensures a 360-degree bubble-tightsealwith a pressureenhancedrubber seat.Designed forapplications from vacuum to 300 psi(2065 kPa), and for bi-directional anddead-end services to full working pressure,they come in 2 to 12-inch sizes.Victaulic Co. Circle no. 345Copper gas tubingCoated copper Gas-Tec tubing fromKamco is available in 3/4"L and 1" Ldiameters, in 60 and 100 foot coils. The1" polyethylene coated tubing suppliesmore than double the Btu capacity over3/4" tubing for applications like poolheaters, larger propane heaters and highcapacity furnaces and barbecues.Kamco Products Circle no. 346Product ProfileSpecialty valve kitPlumbers often come across applicationswhere a specialized valve would make theinstallation tidier and quicker. However,they just don’t have time to order onefrom the wholesaler. At the sametime, because the demand islow, wholesalers tend to stockonly a limited selection of specialtyvalves.Dahl Brothers Canada Ltd.,Mississauga, Ont., has introduced anumber of kits that address this situation. Thedahl-in-one kit includes enough parts to allow thecontractor to assemble a specialty valve with commonhand tools. For example, one kit offers a variety of combinationswith pipe connections from 1/8” NPT throughvalves and strainers, thereby eliminatingadaptors and pipe joints. Individualunion nut and tailpiece kits are alsoavailable.Watts Industries Circle no. 348Mixing valvesHeatguard thermostaticmixingvalves from CashAcme deliverDHW at 120°F/49°C while permittingwaterstorage at up to140°F/60°C. Installedat thewater heater,these units use encapsulated wax technologyto deliver water within a fivedegreerange. They are available in1/2", 3/4" and 1" sizes with a variety offittings, including a unique 4-in-1service fitting.Cash-Acme Circle no. 349The ‘dahl-in-one’ kit allows contractorsto quickly make specialtyvalves to give each installation aprofessional appearance.5/8” OD comp. This allows theplumber on the job site to duplicateany configuration available with Dahl’sconventional mini-ball valve. Clearinstructions are laminated inside the lidof the kit box.There are five kits geared to differenttypes of pipe – copper, iron, PEX, Kitec andCPVC. The ‘Mega Kit’ includes connectorsfor all of these. Individual replacement partsare available at participating wholesalers.These kits also allow wholesale staff to make upspecialty valves at the counter.Dahl Bros. Canada Circle no. 350Attention all contractorsDo You Think A Coil is Just A Coil?That my have been true in the past,but not any more!ADP's new Healthy Solutions Evaporator coils offer unique featuresand benefits your customerswill appreciate. If you don't tell yourcustomers about this coil with yournext proposal, your competitionprobably will.So get on board with ADP's new Healthy Solutions Evaporator coils. Your new customers will be glad you did.Tel: 905-648-1832Fax: 905-648-7766E-Mail: sales@amtscanada.comwww.adpnow.comCircle Number 132 for More Information.M.T.S LTD.HVAC/R PRODUCTSDWV systemIPEX now offers its Integrated TotalSolutions drainage program withSystem 15 PVCand System XFRcoated PVC pipeand fittings, arange of firestopproducts and correctsolventcements. Thiscomplete thermoplastic system isCSA/ULC certified, tested to ASTM andITS standards and available in sizes from1-1/2" to 24".IPEX Inc. Circle no. 347End connectionsA Refreshing ChangeStay Cool With Forane ® .Arkema’s Forane ® 410A and 407C arethe contractors best choice for R-22replacement and retrofit. Meet the nextgeneration with the refrigerants mostaccepted by OEMs and customers.With Arkema productsyou get the performance andWatts nowafter-market support you need.includes PEX andCPVC end connectionswith itsregulators, in-lineexpansion tanks,thermoplasticmixing valves, ball1-800-567-5726 • www.arkemagroup.cavalves, dual checkCircle Number 133 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca May/June 2005 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 31

artfullycoolExquisite design, powerful cooling available in four models,LG Art Cool designs are an asset to any interior. Ultra-slim andwall mountable, they suit every setting and can be colour matchedto any room treatment. Equal to the unique style, the 3-dimensional airflow system provides faster and even cooling.3-Dimensional Air FlowCools air faster, furtherand more evenly (Availableon 9,000, 12,000 and18,000 BTU models).LG , Art Cool and the LG logo are registered trade marks of LG Electronics Inc.18,000 BTU - Metal Finish (Standard)14,000 BTU - Mirror Finish (Standard)9,000 - 12,000 BTUMetal Finish (Standard)Optional Front Panel Kits:BLUEWOODJet CoolFan operates on super highspeed for 30 minutes or until18º C is reached, providingfast, powerful cooling.Sleep ModeEmploys side air flow forindirect, comfortable cooling(on 14,000 BTU models,slow fan speed is used).www.LG.caCircle Number 134 for More Information

E-BusinessDrive training CDABB is offering just-in-time computerbasedinteractive training on CD for itsACH 550 drives for HVAC applications.This licensed software requires 3-to-5hours on a PC to complete. It coversunpacking, mounting, wiring, controlpanel, start-up and diagnostics. Thereare programming exercises and actualrun tests. User responses are recorded.Available for unlimited use or a 30-daytrial after drive installation.ABB Automation Technologies Circle no. 351Change order softwareAccubid has released its ChangeOrder 6and ChangeOrder Pro 6 managementsoftware. This latest version includesenhanced reporting, temporary data-requiring maintenance. It includes stafftraining by WTC, and provides detailedreports on the parts and equipmentrequiring service, plus responsive ITsupport, work order scheduling andequipment data.Hippo Facility Mgmt Tech. Circle no. 353Small office designThe ‘Advanced Energy Design Guide forSmall Office Buildings’ up to 20,000 sq.ft. was created by members of fourNorth American industry technicalorganizations. Featured are practicalproducts, existing technologies, necessarytools such as climate zones, recommendationsfor earning LEED (GreenBuilding) energy efficiency credits,bonus strategies, and retrofit proposalsfor energy savings.RSES International Circle no. 354Valves sizing guideTMV online is a sizing guide atwww.bradleycorp.com for Navigatorthermostatic mixing valves. Calculatingthe correct value for an application isbased on ‘Hunter’s Curve’ or ‘Total Demand’methods. Users can select type offacility, specify water demand, minimumflow and acceptable pressure dropfor a suggested Navigator valve.Bradley Corp. Circle no. 355Steam design onlineSNAP Four is the online edition ofSpirax Sarco’s Steam Needs AnalysisProgram for sizing and selecting steamsystem components. It can be downloadedat www.snapfour.com. Featuredare applications and solutions withinteractive sizing calculators for componentsin the distribution, utilizationand condensate recovery sectionsof the loop. A detailed product manualincludes pressure and temperaturecontrols and regulators, safetyvalves, steam traps, condensatepumps and pipeline auxillaries. TheTools section includes steam tables, aunit converter, standard pipe dimensionsand useful links. This programcan also compile, view and print billsof materials.Spirax Sarco Inc. Circle no. 356base assemblies, spell checking, text formattingand the ability to export toother programs. Contract variations,more specialized takeoff types, typicaltakeoffs and labour factor adjustmentfor takeoff breakdowns all help assesshow change orders impact the projectfrom start to finish and assist in producingprofessional change notices.Accubid Systems Circle no. 352Preventive maintenanceHippo, a web-based software program,identifies all areas requiring maintenancein new and existing buildingsbased on architectural drawings of afacility and basic graphics. Designed inpartnership with MMP Architects andWinnipeg Technical College, Hippoautomatically alerts staff to equipmentAPPRENTICESHIP.A Smart Investment.TruckLadder RacksMulti-purpose – one extensionladder, one step ladder, or two of the sameLow in cost – $299Unique locking mechanism– just lift and turn100% heavy duty aluminumand stainless steelLess than 50 lbsAMBITION, WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND HARD WORK got you where you are today. Now, you can build on thesequalities – and build your business – by hiring and training apprentices. A motivated and skilled workforce goes a longway towards ensuring your competitive advantage and maintaining a healthy bottom line. Apprentices’ knowledge andskills – coupled with the on-the-job training – makes for a profitable and smart investment for your business.Visit www.careersintrades.ca today. Find out how apprenticeship can help you build your business.WWW.CAREERSINTRADES.CAEd WawszkiewiczTel: 905-680-0103ehpresrv@vaxxine.comThis project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Sector Council Program.Circle Number 135 for More InfoCircle Number 136 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca May/June 2005 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 33

Atlantic FocusCircle Number 139 for More InformationP.E.I. oil tankinspection programnears halfway markFive draw prizes for $500 worth ofhome heating oil have dramaticallyincreased the awareness andenthusiasm for Prince Edward Island’smandatory oil tank inspection and taggingcampaign among Island residents.The Island Chapter of the CanadianOil Heat Association launched theprogram in February in conjunctionwith the P.E.I. Department of theEnvironment. Monthly draws are takingplace from April through August.About 20,000 of the 45,000 fuel oilstorage tanks in the province had beentagged as of late April, reported RalphMoore, Department of Environmentcoordinator for the home heat tankprogram.The P.E.I. Petroleum Storage TanksRegulations were amended in June2001 to require all tanks or combinationof tanks with a total capacity of2200 litres or less attached to an oilburning apparatus that produces heat(furnace, stove, etc.) to be installed inaccordance with the installationrequirements of the CSA B-139 oilcode and other applicable codes.All tanks in the province must beinspected and tagged by September2006 with a P.E.I. AbovegroundIdentification tag. The tag indicates areplacement date for the tank based onthe year of manufacture, metal thicknessand outlet style, Moore explained.“The government also requires alloutside oil tanks to have weather anddamage protection for both valves andthe fuel oil line,” he added. Thatbecame mandatory in February.The next regulation to go intoeffect, on July 3, is to replace all combustibleoil tank stands. Fuel oil distributorswill not be allowed to deliveroil to premises with woodenstands, with one exception.“The Fire Marshall’s office also permitstank stands made of 4x4-inchpressure treated wood properly boltedtogether and rated for a minimumtwo-hour fire burn,” reported Moore.Oilheat in HalifaxCanadian Oilheat Association(COHA) members will focus on‘The Future of Oilheat’ at theirannual conference. The Canadian OilHeat Association Symposium will takeplace at the Casino Nova Scotia Hotelin Halifax May 25 to 28.Key topics of discussion will be newtechnology, customer relationships, the‘Today’s Oilheat’ marketing program,biofuels and other emerging issues.Dr. Tom Butcher of BrookhavenNational Laboratory will outline newtechnologies for oilheat on Friday. PeterLuckett will describe ‘CultivatingIncredible Consumer Experiences’, alsoon Friday morning. The oilheat – onlytrade show will also take place on Friday.On Saturday morning FernandoPreto and Ed Hogan of NRCan/CanMet will offer an ‘Introduction toCanada’s Biofuel Program’.Supplying PRE-INSULATED PIPEto the HVAC, municipal & industrialsectors for over 30 years.• TSSA Update Workshop• ODP RenewalU.I.P. Factory InsulatedPiping SystemsThermocableHeat-Trace Cable &Related AccessoriesPortafoam PaksEngineering &Computer DesignAssistanceDistrict Heating &Cooling SystemsLOGSTORPre-Insulated FlexiblePipe (in coils)ISO 9001:2000Registered Companythe School of Applied Technology at Humber College/St-Lazare, Quebec(450) 455-0961Calmar, Alberta(780) 985-3636www.urecon.comCircle Number 137 for More InformationCircle Number 140 for More InfoCircle Number 138 for More Information34 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – May/June 2005 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

People & PlacesPeopleRod Pullen has been named presidentof Delta Faucet Canada, London, Ont.,effective June 1. Formerly president ofBrass Craft Canada, St. Thomas, Ont.,he replaces Vasken Altounian who isjoining parent company Delta FaucetCo., Indianapolis, Ind., as executive vicepresident, sales and marketing.Tom Frazer has beennamed president ofCrane Supply, Toronto.He joined the companyin 1982 and was previouslyvice president andTom Frazer general manager.Bill Vale, government and industryaffairs Canada for Lennox International,has been appointed chairmanof the Canadian Advisory Committee(CAC) on the International Organizationfor Standardization (ISO) TC86/SC6(refrigeration and air conditioning).Wade Peterson has been named vicepresident of sales andmarketing for UponorNorth American,AppleValley, Minnesota. Hepreviously served as anUponor North AmericaWade Peterson vice president and presidentof Uponor Canada, Regina, Sask.In MemoriamBOB GELMANBob Gelman, national sales managerfor General Wire Spring, McKeesRocks, Penn., died April 1 after along illness at age 65. “Bob was aterrific sales manager, as well as adear friend and will be sorely missed,”said Lee Silverman, companypresident. “He had a significantimpact on our success since joiningGeneral in 1974.” Bob is survived byhis wife Ruth, daughter Debra, sonDan and two grandchildren.Peterson will retain responsibility forCanada as a sales territory. JanGullickson has been appointed officemanager for Uponor Canada.Tom Ryan, Ryan Filter Sales, Inc.,Mississauga, Ont., hasbeen elected presidentof the National AirFiltration Association,Virginia Beach, Virginia.Ryan is the organization'sfirst internationalTom Ryanpresident.The Heating, Refrigeration and AirConditioning Institute of Canada hasnamed Jeremy Daniels, a University ofWaterloo mechanical engineering student,as the most recent recipient of theOrvil L. Davie Award, a bursary programdesigned to encourage careers inthe HVAC/R industry.Mike Wilson has beenappointed customer servicemanager for MifabManufacturing, NorthBattleford, Sask. Wilsonwill be based at theMike Wilson Toronto office.Richard Boutette, partner and vicepresident-finance for Boutette &Barnett Trade Distribution Centre,London, Ont. is retiring after 30 years inthe HVAC/R wholesale business.John Pearce has been appointeddirector of sales and marketing andbusiness manager Canada for BlancoCanada Inc., Mississauga, Ont.S.A. Armstrong, Toronto, has appointedRobert Adamsz as marketing engineerfor hydronics.General Wire Spring Co., McKeesRocks, Penn., has named Andy Zelaznyto the position of national sales manager.David Silverman has been appointedexecutive vice president of global sales.CompaniesThe Speakman Company, Wilmington,Delaware, has appointed AccudorAcorn Ltd., Pickering, Ont. as theCanadian master distributor for its lineof emergency equipment, electronicfaucets and plumbing products. ContactTed Svetco at (905) 839-7165.Berg Chilling Systems Inc., Toronto,has been registered as meeting theISO9001:2000 standard.Wolseley plc, UK, has announced arestructuring of its North Americanoperations. Chip Hornsby, chief executiveofficer of Ferguson Enterpriseshas been named CEO for WolseleyNorth America. Paul Lachance willremain CEO of Wolseley Canada andwill report to Hornsby under the amalgamatedstructure.B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd., Winnipeg,has announced a number of initiatives.President Ross Robinson announcedthe opening of a new B.A. Expresswholesale location at 3611-9th Street inCalgary. Kerry Wall has been namedoperations manager. He can be reachedat (403) 214-6766. The company hasalso opened a full-line plumbing andheating wholesale branch at 375 CargillRd. in Winkler, Man. Herb Neumannhas been named branch supervisor. Call(204) 331-4433. McDowell ElectricLtd., Winnipeg, has also joined TheRobinson Group of companies. JohnMcDowell will continue as branchmanager. Call (204) 452-2741.Best-managedTwo prominent industry names weremissing from the list of companiesnamed among Canada’s 50 Best-ManagedCompanies for 2004, as reportedin our March/April issue.Pump manufacturer S.A. ArmstrongLtd., Toronto, was named to the list forthe third consecutive time. Armstrong,established in 1934, is a global supplierof HVAC and fluid flow equipment forthe residential commercial and industrialsectors.Oil and storage tank manufacturerZCL Composites Inc. of Edmonton wasalso a repeat winner. Established in1987, the company is well known in theoil heating industry for its innovativefiberglass tanks. “Our vision is toDraw winnerYou would be smiling too if youwon this Ridgid shop vacuum at theMecanex-Climatex mechanicalshow in Montreal. Claude Perreault,president of Perreault Constructionin Quebec City, took top prize in thePlumbing & HVAC Product Newsdraw for tools graciously donatedby The Ridge Tool Co., Elyria, Ohio(www.ridgid.com). Mark Dawson,commissioning services coordinatorfor Defence Construction Canada inKingston, Ont. took the secondprize, a Ridgid 1/2" hammer drill.(Photo by Sylvain Couturier)become the leading global provider ofenvironmentally-friendly liquid storagesolutions,” company officials report.Established in 1993, the 50 Best-Managed program recognizes 50 wellmanagedcompanies every year.Companies must undergo a rigorousinterview process to examine theirmanagement practices. An independentjudging panel also evaluates how eachcompany embraces new technologyand globalization, as well as how it recognizesthe significance of leadership,strategy, culture and brand.National program sponsors areDeloitte and Touche, CIBC CommercialBanking, the National Post andthe Queen’s School of Business.More information is available onlineat www.canadas50best.com.ATMOSPHAIRCOMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIALREFRIGERATION, AIR-CONDITIONING& HEATING795 Warden Avenue,Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 4C4COOLING PRODUCTS◗ Condensers• Shell & tube• Tube in tube◗ Condensing units• Air cooled• Water cooled◗ Packaged chillers• Air cooled• Water cooled• Outdoor• Remote condenser◗ Chiller vessels• 2-225 tons◗ Compressors• Hermetic screw• Open drive screw• Hermetic reciprocating• Open drive reciprocating◗ Custom coils• Chilled water• Glycol• Direct expansionPUMP PRODUCTS◗ Boiler feed pumps◗ Steam condensate pumps◗ Steam vacuum pumps◗ Circulating pumps1/4-200 HP• Close coupled• Base mount• Inline circulator• Double suction◗ Thermostatic valves◗ Balancing valves◗ Steam specialties• Low pressure thermostatictraps• High pressure thermostatictraps• Float and thermostatic traps• Bucket trapsExtra! 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Coming EventsHRAI will meet incottage countryThe beautiful Deerhurst Resort nearHuntsville, Ont. is known for anumber of things, not least ofwhich is one of the best golf courses inCanada amidst a beautiful wildernesssetting. Located just west of AlgonquinPark, it is also well known worldwide asthe place where big name rock and rollproducer Robert 'Mutt' Lange first sawan unknown country singer fromTimmins, Ont. by the name of ShaniaTwain. The rest, as they say, is history.In August Deerhurst will play host toanother group, members of which arealso known for their ability to get up onstage and belt out a tune or to shake aleg on the dance floor. The Heating,Refrigeration and Air ConditioningInstitute of Canada will hold its 37thAnnual General Meeting at DeerhurstResort Aug. 25-27.But it's serious stuff too. Business sessionswill give delegates considerablefood for thought that they can use toimprove their businesses. Specific sessionsare geared to all three HRAI divisions– the Heating, Refrigeration andAir Conditioning Contractors ofCanada (HRAC), the Canadian Heating,Refrigeration and Air ConditioningWholesalers (CHRAW) and the HRAIManufacturers Division.The kickoff breakfast will featurekeynote speaker Donald Cooper. Hewill talk about human marketing andhow to increase market share in an evermore competitive world, something inwhich he has much experience. CooperCanada is a leading maker of hockeyequipment.HRAI was established in 1968 and isthe national trade association of manufacturers,suppliers, wholesalers andcontractors in the Canadian heating,ventilation, air conditioning and refrigerationindustries.Call Heather Grimoldy-Campbell formore information. She can be reachedat 1-800-267-2231, (905) 602-4700 orhraimail@hrai.ca. Information is alsoavailable at www.hrai.ca.Winnipeg oil heat courseRSES Winnipeg will host a 15-lessontraining program, 'Oil Heating TrainingUnit 4,' from September to earlyNovember. The course, taught by GeraldMcCutcheon and Brian Baker, CMS, willend with the RSES final exam. It will betaught as either 20 evening classes onMonday and Wednesdays or10 Saturdayseminars. Experienced technicians mayqualify to challenge the exam for theirManitoba provincial oil burner mechaniclicense. Contact: Gerald McCutcheonat 204-632-2227, gmccutcheon@rrc.ca,or Brian Baker at 204-775-7744,custom@customvac.mb.ca. CalendarMAY 26-28: Oilheat 2005, CanadianOilheat Assoc., Casino Nova ScotiaHotel, Halifax. Contact: (905)946-0264, e-mail oilheat@coha.ca,www.coha.ca.JUNE 19-22: ABC 2005, CanadianInstitute of Plumbing & Heating AnnualBusiness Conference, Fairmont LeManoir Richelieu, La Malbaie, Que.Contact: (416) 695-0447, e-mail:ciph@ciph.com, www.ciph.com.AUG. 25-27: Heating, Refrigeration andAir Conditioning Institute of Canada37th Annual Meeting, DeerhurstResort, Huntsville, Ont. Contact:1-800-267-2231, (905) 602-4700,www.hrai.ca.SEPT. 14-17: Mechanical ContractorsAssociation of Canada Annual NationalConference, Delta Prince Edward,Charlottetown, P.E.I. Contact:(613) 232-0492, fax (613) 235-2793,e-mail mcac@mcac.ca, or go towww.mcac.ca.SEPT. 18-21: Ontario PlumbingInspectors Annual Meeting andEducational Seminar, Holiday Inn,Oshawa, Ont. Contact: JohnPreston, (905) 623-3379, ext. 223,e-mail jwvepreston@sympatico.ca,http://www.opia.info/ 2006:JAN. 14-18: ASHRAE 2006 TechnicalConference & Winter Meetings,Chicago, Ill. Contact:ASHRAE, (404) 636-8400,Fax: (404) 321-5478.JAN. 16-18: AHR International EXPO2006, ASHRAE/ARI show and technicalconference, Chicago, Ill.Contact: Int’l Expo, (203) 221-9232,fax (203) 221-9260, e-mail:ahrexpo@aol.com,www.ahrexpo.com.Circle Number 151 for More Information36 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – May/June 2005 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

Index of AdvertisersAdvertisersPageAirfab 19A.M.T.S. Limited 31Arkema Canada 31Astravan Distribution 26Atmosphair C&I 35Bio Clean/G. Brushett Ent. 38Bradford White Canada 39Carrier Canada 20Delta Faucet Canada 14Fujitsu General America 7General Pipe Cleaners 8Gordon R. Williams 15Grundfos Canada 5Honeywell, Genetron Div. 9HRAC CareerSite 19Humber College, HVACR 34International Plumbing 34Knaack Manufacturing 34LG Electronics 32Madok Manufacturing 13MITS Air Conditioning 25,27,29Mitsubishi Electric 23Moen Limited 18Mueller Flow Control 30Newmac Manufacturing 22Ontor Limited 24Precision Services 33Mechanical MarketplaceThe bulletin board of products, services, professionals, employmentopportunities and more for Canada’s Mechanical Contracting Industry.Fabric Air Diffuser SystemsINDUSTRIALMAKEUP AIRFLOWCON Air Diffusersare being used as ahighly effective systemfor dispersing and mixingoutside makeup air andare reversible.Patron Products Inc, Scarborough, Ont. M1V 5G41-800-361-5451 Fax: (416) 298-1412Circle Number 149 for More InformationSales AdvisorSmall aggressiveheating and air conditioning company in London arealooking for a Sales Advisor.Six figure income potential.Please fax resume to:519-473-2056Circle Number 160 for More InformationLiterature ShowcaseFollowing are some of the latest catalogues, manuals,software and product brochures from the industry’sleading manufacturers. To receive a copy, pleaseCircle Number 150 for More InformationComing in the Next Issue!Environmental Solutions■ A no-nonsense look at solar■ District heating and cooling■ Better water heatersAlso: Don’t miss our special featureon truck inventory!circle the corresponding number on the ReaderService Card in this issue, fill out your contactinformation, and mail it or fax it to (416) 620-9790.Raptor Cutting Tools 15Redmond/Williams Distributing 2Ridge Tool Co. 16Saniflo Div. SFA Group 11Skilled Trades 33Taco Canada 3Thermo Manufacturing 28Tili Global 38Titeflex, Gastite Div. 4Topog-E-Gaskets 19Urecon/Logstor 34Venmar Ventilation 21Victaulic 36Plug & play lead/lag controllerThe Mr. Slim P-Series air conditioner has becomethe first choice for computer rooms, telecommunicationrooms, and control rooms due to exceptionalreliability and low ambient (-40°C) operation capability.The new Mitsubishi Electric LLCP1 Lead/Lagcontroller enables programmable control over themain indoor unit and its backup unit. The backupunit starts automatically if the main unit malfunctions,ensuring a 100% fail-safe backup. It alsodivides operation hours between main and backupunits for a well-balanced system life cycle and canset an adjustable second stage (backup unit) temperaturecut-in for very high-demand conditions.Please visit www.mrslim.ca or contact your localdistributor for more information.Mitsubishi ElectricCircle no. 142New Ridgid chain viseThe Ridge Tool Company has introduced the compactRIDGID® 425 Tristand Chain Vise, a new tristandthat is portable and lightweight, yet maintainsthe company’s highest standard of quality. Designedspecifically for service applications, the newRIDGID 425 Tristand is the most durable andportable 2-1/2” tristand available. Ideal for a varietyof pipe materials including steel, copper and PVC,the new tristand can be used for pipe ranging in sizefrom 1/8” to 2 1/2”. www.ridgid.com.The Ridge Tool Co.Circle no. 143Cooling/heating solutionsThe S Series all-in-one air conditioning solution forlarge residences or light commercial applicationsintegrates up to eight indoor units to one outdoor ina five-ton capacity. The Y Series inverter system inheating or cooling mode allows up to 16 indoorunits to one outdoor, in 7.5 and 10 tons. The R Series,a world first and only simultaneous heating/coolingtwo-pipe system with total heat recovery, is availablein 7.5 and 10 tons. Also offered is the WR2 Seriesadvanced water primary heat source unit.Mitsubishi ElectricCircle no. 144Viessmann Mfg. Co. 12Wolseley Canada 40Literature Showcase: 37A.M.T.S. Ltd., Bradford White Canada,General Pipe Cleaners,Mitsubishi Electric, Ridge Tool,Viessmann ManufacturingMechanical Marketplace: 37Day Energy Management,HRAC CareerSite, Patron ProductsWater heater guideContractors are offered a new 16-page consumerguide to help their customers select the right waterheater from Bradford White. ‘Good Choice!’ detailsthe various water heater types, applications, pointsto remember, product features like self-cleaningdevices, first hour delivery, efficiency, warranties andprofessional installation.Bradford White CanadaJet Set drain machinesGeneral Pipe Cleaners manufactures a full line ofhigh pressure jet drain cleaning machines for clearingdrains clogged with grease, sand, sludge and ice.General’s Jet Set, designed to clear drains from 1-1/2to 8 inches in diameter, is described in a new catalogthat illustrates the jets and their accessories. Thenew Jet Set catalog features a comparison chart tohelp you determine which machine is best for yourneeds. www.drainbrain.com.General Pipe CleanersOil-gas boilersVitola 200 gas-oil boilers are designed for modulatingboiler water temperatures without low limit.They feature a horizontal biferral sandwiched heatexchanger with wide water jackets and large watercontent. These units are AFUE rated on oil to 87%and on gas to 85%. They are available in six capacitiesfrom 83 to 300 MBH or 24 to 88 kW, with a uniformbase chassis and common components.Viessmann Mfg.Circle no. 145Circle no. 146Circle no. 147

Shop ManagementService contractor achieves ISO statusTaking the high road to maintain market shareBy Simon BlakeToday’s independent residentialHVAC/R contractor faces competitionlike never before. Big companieswith big advertising budgets suchas Lennox, Sears, Home Depot andDirect Energy have entered the marketand are targeting the same customers.One Ontario contractor has found aunique way to stay competitive. AtlasAir ClimateCare recently became thefirst Canadian residential heating andair conditioning contractor certified tothe International Standards Organization(ISO) 9001-2000 standard.What that means, in a nutshell, is that“you have to say what you are going todo, do what you say and prove it,”reports company president RogerGrochmal, P. Eng., 54.Procedures within the company aredocumented and audited, both internallyby company staff and externally bya firm accredited to do ISO audits. TheISO is not just a managementinitiative. It requires a high level ofdiligence and record keeping in everyaspect of company business. Sheetmetal mechanic Steve Glanfieldhammers out ductwork in the shop.goal is to ensure the company has theright procedures to ensure consistentquality of products and services.It wasn’t an easy step for this familyrunbusiness with 50 employees that hasoperated in Mississauga, Ont. since1932. But in the tough southern Ontariomarket, Grochmal was looking for anedge. “It’s a very competitive market. Wehad to differentiate ourselves.” A mediareport on an ISO-certified First Nationscommunity got him thinking.Plumbing and heating contractorshave traditionally taken one of twoapproaches to competition, reportsGrochmal. They offer lower prices, butthat’s a difficult road against competitorswith significant buying power. Thesecond option is to compete on qualityand service. That isn’t easy, but it issomething the contractor can control.Procedures in placeAtlas Air has long made quality and service– covering everything from telephoneanswering to the equipment it supplies –part of its day-to-day operating procedure.A number of those practices wouldserve it well in the quest for ISO certification.Many of the processes werealready in place, Grochmal reported.Some were developed in partnershipwith other members of the ClimateCareCo-operative Corporation, a group ofindependent Ontario heating and airconditioning contractors that worktogether to develop best business, customerservice and technical practices.Members guarantee their work andabide by a strict code of conduct.Atlas Air began the ISO certificationprocess in December 2003 and completedit in November 2004. The MississaugaAtlas Air assembled a team to guide the company through the ISO process.From left are Gary Gibson, Marlene McLeod, Rhonda Campbell, Robin Hansonand Roger Grochmal. Missing is John Collins.office of the Business DevelopmentOffice of Canada (BDC ConsultingGroup) served as the independent auditor.BDC senior manager Doug Cranstonand his team analyzed virtually everyaspect of the business – purchasing,receiving, warehousing, customer service,handling of complaints, quality control,etc. They also conducted numerousinterviews with customers and suppliers.“It’s not often that we work with acompany that is so dedicated to whatthey are doing,” remarked Cranston. Atan open house at Atlas Air March 8, henoted that customer surveys in 2004showed an almost unheard of 94 percentcustomer satisfaction level.Staff supportAtlas Air staff had to develop standardprocedures for virtually everything theydo. Any deviation is documented, notedGrochmal. “That was a big challenge forall of us. We are not used to writingeverything down.”OUR 29 TH ANNIVERSARYBio-Clean your way intoPROFITSin 2005Ask about our Special Introductory Discount Package100%money backguaranteedPlumbing &Pumping IndustryExclusive since 1976(not sold inretail stores)ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFEDRAIN, SEPTIC TANK AND FIELD CLEANER ETC., ETC…Visit www.bio-clean.ca orCall us at 1-866-286-5931to become a DealerGerry Brushett Enterprises Ltd.He credits his staff for making thecertification process relatively straightforward:• Atlas-Air business manager RobinHanson served as ISO team leader andco-ordinated different departments asthey worked through the process.• Marlene McLeod ensured that reportingprocedures and computersystems were up to snuff. She set qualitystandards and created measurementsystems.• John Collins looked after purchasingand warehousing products. This includeddeveloping systems to deal withreturns and warranty claims. ISO requiredthat Atlas Air rate its suppliers.“We can’t deliver consistent quality if oursuppliers don’t deliver,” noted Grochmal.However, some suppliers are ISO certifiedand, as a result, disputes can beworked out through the ISO process.“It’s actually quite a powerful tool.”• Administration supervisor RhondaCampbell ensured that customer servicewas up to ISO standards. This meant developingstandard telephone proceduresand a process to make sure nothing “fellthrough the cracks,” reported Grochmal.• Field supervisor Gary Gibsontrained technicians in ISO proceduresand is responsible for quality control inthe field. Even the technician’s toolboxdidn’t escape the ISO process. Theemployee’s test instruments, for example,are calibrated at set intervals with theresults documented in a calibration log.• Grochmal worked with his salesstaff to upgrade sales procedures anddocumentation. They established salesbenchmarks, a documented salesprocess and detailed commission sheets.The company established a qualitycouncil that meets at pre-determinedintervals to review quality control problemsand establish preventative measures.Every member is assigned two orthree quality improvements to completeeach quarter.At the end of the day, the highstandard of operation makes Atlas Airmore efficient, competitive and profitable.And that is, or should be, everycontractor’s goal.Circle Number 152 for More InformationCircle Number 153 for More Information38 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – May/June 2005 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

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