Smart Building: High Performance HVAC

A workshop for HVAC contractors & other building professionals

15 dates during the fall of 2011 - dates TBD
8:00 am - 11:00 am
various locations through Massachusetts - locations TBD

The new Massachusetts building code carries with it a number of additional requirements regarding both the sizing of mechanical systems and the installation of their associated ductwork. This workshop will provide a detailed description of the new code requirements and help to you increase customer satisfaction and reduce callbacks.

This workshop will cover:
-Code Changes
-Performance Testing
-ACCA Manual J, S, and D
-Tips and Tricks for Duct Sealing
-Resources and Guidance
-Rebates and Incentives

Dates and Locations: TBD, will be finalized by September.
Cost: $25 which includes a light breakfast and lunch
CEUs/LUs: available from BBRS for building officials and CSL renewals, AIA and BPI

For more information, please contact Lisa Karlin at training@cetonline.org or 413-586-7350 x240

ARE YOU WORTH YOUR PRICE?

The PHCC of MA will be hosting a special workshop on Saturday, November 12, 2011 on ways to calculate your costs, profit and pricing.  This workshop is presented by Contractors, John Klesaris & Owen Geoghegan.

Download a flyer here.

Lochinvar Announces 2011-2012 VIP Program

Lochinvar has released the details on this years VIP Program, this years program includes increased marketing support, more ways to win a trip to Nashville and as always great prizes for registering your boilers.  Take a look as Lochinvar’s Director of Marketing Stirling Boston details this years program.

 Watch the Video Here

11th Annual Heating Professionals Fall Conference

GasNetworks will hold its 11th Annual Heating Professionals Fall Conference on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Lantana located in Randolph, MA. The day-long conference will feature a myriad of expert trainers and speakers, including FIA’s George Carey, and will focus on high efficiency natural gas heating equipment and installation practices. Sessions will include such topics as hydronic heating, on-demand water heating, condensing & modulating boilers, near boiler piping, and more.

Click Here to register online. Click here to view the agenda.

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.

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!

For more on either class send me an email

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.

Can Water Move Too Fast?

That is the title of this month's article by George Carey appearing in Oil Heating Magazine. In this enlightening article George discusses the effect of flow rate on BTU transfer.

Normally the online version of this issue is available only to subscribers. However, this months issue is available to all.

Just follow the link Oil Heating May 2009

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Hydronic System Design & Control

On June 16, 2009 FIA, Inc. will be offering a course on Hydronic System Design & Control presented by George Carey.

Learn about flow rate, Delta T, pipe sizing, circulator selection and placement, Primary/Secondary piping, multiple boiler piping, outdoor reset and much more.

For more on this course or for a registration form send an email to eroche@fiainc.com

Knight Boiler Service Course

On May 13, 2009 at the SG Torrice Company branch in Franklin, MA we will be hosting a Knight Boiler Service Course. 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.