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Lochinvar Corporation was recognized for excellence in product design in the fifth annual Dealer Design Awards Program, sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News magazine. An independent panel of 41 contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 124 entries from 84 different brands. Lochinvar’s SHIELD Commercial Water Heater was named the gold prize winner in the HVAC Commercial Equipment category. The ACHR News is the leading trade magazine in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries. News Publisher John Conrad stated, "These awards give us a unique opportunity to recognize the outstanding research and development efforts that go into many of the products serving the HVACR industry and the awards issue gives our readers an opportunity to read about innovative installation and service solutions." "As a company dedicated to new product and technology development since 1919, we take great pride in the superior design of all of our products," said Bill Vallett, Lochinvar president. "The SHIELD Commercial Water Heater is one of our latest achievements, and we’re honored that The ACHR News has selected it as the top winner in its category in this year’s Dealer Design Awards". Winning entries in the Dealer Design Awards were featured in the July 13, 2009 issue of The ACHR News, which is distributed nationally to over 33,000 HVACR contractors, wholesalers, and other industry professionals
Strange noises in the basement
I recently received a call from a friend of mine about some noises coming from his high efficiency condensing gas boiler. While he was down in the basement he heard some banging and the boiler overshot the target temperature during a call for domestic hot water. The boiler cooled off reset and went back into normal operation, the apparent cause was an air bubble in the system. This led me to think about the way we are currently piping the indirect off the boiler loop, in this configuration the water will not go through the air separator creating the potential for air entrapment.
One solution is to install an air scoop on the supply to the indirect.
What do you think?
One solution is to install an air scoop on the supply to the indirect.
What do you think?
Training opportunities
There is still room in two upcoming trainings:
On June 17, 2009 SG Torrice, Wilmington MA will host a Knight Boiler Service School.
Come and learn how to troubleshoot, service and disassemble the Lochinvar Knight Boiler.
On June 16, 2009 FIA, Woburn MA will host Hydronic System Design and Control
In this seminar we will discuss everything having to do with hydronic systems...
B&G's System Syzer- find out how to use this incredibly useful tool in designing and troubleshooting ALL your hydronic system.
Circulators- find out exactly what a pump does and what it DOESN'T do! How to size a circulator correctly. Find out the differences between an in-line, water-lubricated and base-mounted circulator?
System Curves and Pump Curves- "Energy in must equal energy out!" We'll discuss how to use this important fact to size pumps properly. Understand the benefits of parallel and series pumping and how to troubleshoot pumping problems.
Air in Hydronic Systems- where does the air come from? Learn how to control it properly, learn how the different types of air separators work and why EVERY system needs one!
Expansion Tanks- plain steel tanks, diaphragm tanks, bladder tanks...how to size each one properly. Why does EVERY system (hot water and chilled water) need one?
The Point of No Pressure Change- The location of a circulator is KEY to good system operation.
On June 17, 2009 SG Torrice, Wilmington MA will host a Knight Boiler Service School.
Come and learn how to troubleshoot, service and disassemble the Lochinvar Knight Boiler.
On June 16, 2009 FIA, Woburn MA will host Hydronic System Design and Control
In this seminar we will discuss everything having to do with hydronic systems...
B&G's System Syzer- find out how to use this incredibly useful tool in designing and troubleshooting ALL your hydronic system.
Circulators- find out exactly what a pump does and what it DOESN'T do! How to size a circulator correctly. Find out the differences between an in-line, water-lubricated and base-mounted circulator?
System Curves and Pump Curves- "Energy in must equal energy out!" We'll discuss how to use this important fact to size pumps properly. Understand the benefits of parallel and series pumping and how to troubleshoot pumping problems.
Air in Hydronic Systems- where does the air come from? Learn how to control it properly, learn how the different types of air separators work and why EVERY system needs one!
Expansion Tanks- plain steel tanks, diaphragm tanks, bladder tanks...how to size each one properly. Why does EVERY system (hot water and chilled water) need one?
The Point of No Pressure Change- The location of a circulator is KEY to good system operation.
We'll discuss why!
Primary/Secondary Pumping- this pumping system has been around since 1954! We'll describe all the benefits this SIMPLE pumping technique has to offer!
Temperature Responsive Control Systems- ALL hydronic systems can benefit from this concept. Find out what reset is all about and how to apply it to your next hydronic heating system!
Primary/Secondary Pumping- this pumping system has been around since 1954! We'll describe all the benefits this SIMPLE pumping technique has to offer!
Temperature Responsive Control Systems- ALL hydronic systems can benefit from this concept. Find out what reset is all about and how to apply it to your next hydronic heating system!
For more on either class send me an email
Memorial Day
This weekend many communities in New Hampshire observed Memorial Day. In Newmarket we were honored to host the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall.
My oldest son Allen took part in honoring the fallen with his Civil Air Patrol Wing, in this photo he is making a rubbing of his cousin's name.
His cousin 1LT Thomas Roy Gorrill was killed at the age of 23 in South Vietnam on April 2, 1969.
What a moving moment it is to see these names etched on this wall.
SUMMIT HOUSE REDUCES USE 39%
The Summit House, a mid size apartment complex in Arlington, MA upgraded their heating system from aging Hydrotherm’s to Lochinvar Knight XL’s last fall.
They installed 3 KBN500 boilers to handle the heating and Squire indirect water heaters for their domestic hot water production. To handle staging a Tekmar 265 control was incorporated into the system.
A review of their gas bill shows a 39% reduction in usage when factoring in degree days. Since this project was funded by American Standard Leasing the owners have improved their cash flow.
Looking for your photos
We are looking for photos of your jobs to add to the site. Just send your photos with a brief description of the job and we will post them here.email your photos.
Oil Heat America
NORA launches the Oil Heat America website with the interactive H.O.U.S.E to help consumers with energy efficiency. This website has lots of great links and tips for contractors and consumers alike. Visit Oilheat America for more.
Lochinvar Expands Armor Water Heater Line.
The Armor Water Heater which last year earned the Bronze award in the CSE Product of the Year Awards, is making news again with increased number of sizes from 5 to 8 now available as a 150,000, 199,000, 285,000, 399,000, 500,000, 600,000, 700,000 or 800,000. All models have thermal efficiencies up to 98 percent, a stainless steel heat exchanger, 5:1 modulating turndown and the SMART SYSTEM™ operating control. Also new are the seven venting options for all sizes including room air and different pressure zones.
Click here to request more information.
Click here to request more information.
Fuel Savings Analysis Calculator
NORA-Oilheat has a fairly simple to use fuel savings calculator available to download from their website। You can use this to compare the cost savings of several different heating systems at one time।
Is the US next?
Canada to regulate minimum standard for hydronic heating systems
Canada's National Building Code's Standing Committee for Part 9, Housing and Small Buildings, has voted in favour of referencing CSA B214, Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems, as an enforceable standard.
The chair of the committee, Richard Peck, said that the standard will help to improve the quality of hydronic heating installations across Canada.
The Canadian Hydronics Council has been working with the Canadian Standards Association to develop the standard for years. The Canadian Hydronics Council Handbook on Hydronic Heating Systems was also referenced as a best engineering practice by the Part 9 Standing committee. It demonstrates best practices above and beyond the minimum requirements of CSA B214.
For a little more info.
Canada's National Building Code's Standing Committee for Part 9, Housing and Small Buildings, has voted in favour of referencing CSA B214, Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems, as an enforceable standard.
The chair of the committee, Richard Peck, said that the standard will help to improve the quality of hydronic heating installations across Canada.
The Canadian Hydronics Council has been working with the Canadian Standards Association to develop the standard for years. The Canadian Hydronics Council Handbook on Hydronic Heating Systems was also referenced as a best engineering practice by the Part 9 Standing committee. It demonstrates best practices above and beyond the minimum requirements of CSA B214.
For a little more info.
Where did the name Lochinvar come from?
I am asked quite frequently about the origin of the name Lochinvar, well it comes from a poem by the Scottish poet Sir Walter Scott. For those of you interested I have posted the poem here.Oh! young Lochinvar is come out of the west,Through all the wide Border his steed was the best;And save his good broadsword, he weapons had none,He rode all unarmed, and he rode all alone;So faithful in love, and so dauntless in war,There never was knight like the young Lochinvar.
He stayed not for brake, and he stopped not for stone;He swam the Esk river, where ford there was none;But ere he alighted at Netherby gate,The bride had consented, the gallant came late;For a laggard in love, and a dastard in war,Was to wed the fair Ellen of brave Lochinvar.
So boldly he entered the Netherby Hall,Among bride's-men, and kinsmen, and brothers, and all;Then spoke the bride's father, his hand on his sword -For the poor craven bridegroom said never a word -"Oh! come ye in peace here, or come ye in war,Or to dance at our bridal, young Lord Lochinvar?"
"I long wooed your daughter, my suit you denied;Love swells like the Solway, but ebbs like its tide;And now am I come, with this lost love of mine,To lead but one measure, drink one cup of wine.There are maidens in Scotland more lovely by far,That would gladly be bride to the young Lochinvar."
The bride kissed the goblet: the knight took it up,He quaffed off the wine, and he threw down the cup.She looked down to blush, and she looked up to sigh,With a smile on her lips and a tear in her eye.He took her soft hand, ere her mother could bar -"Now tread we a measure!" said young Lochinvar.
So stately his form, and so lovely her face,That never a hall such a galliard did grace;While her mother did fret, and her father did fume,And the bridegroom stood dangling his bonnet and plume:And the bride's-maidens whispered, "'Twere better by farTo have matched our fair cousin with young Lochinvar."
One touch to her hand, and one word in her ear,When they reached the hall-door, and the charger stood near;So light to the croup the fair lady he swung,So light to the saddle before her he sprung."She is won! we are gone, over bank, bush, and scaur;They'll have fleet steeds that follow," quoth young Lochinvar.
There was mounting 'mong Graemes of the Netherby clan;Forsters, Fenwicks, and Musgraves, they rode and they ran:There was racing and chasing on Cannobie Lee,But the lost bride of Netherby ne'er did they see.So daring in love, and so dauntless in war,Have ye e'er heard of gallant like young Lochinvar?
He stayed not for brake, and he stopped not for stone;He swam the Esk river, where ford there was none;But ere he alighted at Netherby gate,The bride had consented, the gallant came late;For a laggard in love, and a dastard in war,Was to wed the fair Ellen of brave Lochinvar.
So boldly he entered the Netherby Hall,Among bride's-men, and kinsmen, and brothers, and all;Then spoke the bride's father, his hand on his sword -For the poor craven bridegroom said never a word -"Oh! come ye in peace here, or come ye in war,Or to dance at our bridal, young Lord Lochinvar?"
"I long wooed your daughter, my suit you denied;Love swells like the Solway, but ebbs like its tide;And now am I come, with this lost love of mine,To lead but one measure, drink one cup of wine.There are maidens in Scotland more lovely by far,That would gladly be bride to the young Lochinvar."
The bride kissed the goblet: the knight took it up,He quaffed off the wine, and he threw down the cup.She looked down to blush, and she looked up to sigh,With a smile on her lips and a tear in her eye.He took her soft hand, ere her mother could bar -"Now tread we a measure!" said young Lochinvar.
So stately his form, and so lovely her face,That never a hall such a galliard did grace;While her mother did fret, and her father did fume,And the bridegroom stood dangling his bonnet and plume:And the bride's-maidens whispered, "'Twere better by farTo have matched our fair cousin with young Lochinvar."
One touch to her hand, and one word in her ear,When they reached the hall-door, and the charger stood near;So light to the croup the fair lady he swung,So light to the saddle before her he sprung."She is won! we are gone, over bank, bush, and scaur;They'll have fleet steeds that follow," quoth young Lochinvar.
There was mounting 'mong Graemes of the Netherby clan;Forsters, Fenwicks, and Musgraves, they rode and they ran:There was racing and chasing on Cannobie Lee,But the lost bride of Netherby ne'er did they see.So daring in love, and so dauntless in war,Have ye e'er heard of gallant like young Lochinvar?
Something for The A/C folks.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has recently launched a new website to provide information and hopefully reduce confusion regarding the phaseout of HCFC refrigerants, to enable decision making and to insure compliance with refrigerant laws and regulations.
The website is located at http://www.phaseoutfacts.org/
North American Heating & Energy Expo
The 33rd North American Heating & Energy Expo is coming to Boston, June 9th & 10th at the Hynes Convention Center. Admission to the expo, hosted by the New England Fuel Institute, is free. For more information or to register visit their website.
See you there!
Knight Boiler Service Course
Due to the Overwhelming response we have added another Knight Boiler Service Course on June 17, 2009 at the SG Torrice Company branch in Wilmington, MA. In this course we will discuss troubleshooting and maintaining the Knight boiler. Using our operating display model we will show the functionality of the PC software, discuss the firing and operation sequences of the boiler and finally we will disassemble the boiler.
The course will be from 5:00-7:30 and costs $25.00, to register click here.
The course will be from 5:00-7:30 and costs $25.00, to register click here.
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