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800-611-8312 • www.arzelzoning.com ©2008 Arzel® Zoning Technology, Inc. FOCUS By Mark Skaer Of The NEWS Staff AHR EXPO POST-SHOW ISSUE: DUCT CLEANING EQUIPMENT Duct Cleaning Equipment Gets More Sophisticated EW YORK — Duct cleaning equipment and products are becoming more and more sophisticated. Proof was at the 2008 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). In regard to duct cleaning, Rotobrush (www.rotobrush.com) launched its newly enhanced RotoVision video inspection system, designed for video-assisted air duct cleaning. The ⅛-inch digital, lighted, color camera now features a 10.4-inch color LSD (light shaping diff user) screen. The system also offers more versatility, said the company. It is lighter in weight, can be used with the included tripod, or can be mounted to the Rotobrush aiR+® air duct cleaning system or set it on a flat surface. It provides picture capture and video recording. “With the Roto-Vision, we are able to go in and actually show the customer that we are able to solve their problems in the ductwork,” commented Kim and Ray Smith, contractors and Rotobrush customers. “It Arzel® Zoning ﬁts easily into any duct system. Our ﬂexible, solutionbased zoning products allow you to service the new construction and retroﬁt markets with the same reliable components. In fact, over 50% of Arzel systems are sold as stand-alone zoning solutions, so your existing customers are your best prospects. Arzel dampers are proven reliable allowing us to double the warranty of any other zoning manufacturer. Your customers will appreciate eliminating those hard to heat or cool rooms. You will appreciate the additional proﬁt opportunities. Call us today or log on to the Arzel Zoning Web site to start, “Turning Airﬂow Into Cash FlowTM.” N Rotobrush featured its new i2Cam™ marketing video inspection system. The 1-inch digital lighted, color camera with 7-inch LCD monitor makes giving free video air duct inspections “a snap.” DuctSox said its new LabSox Series is inspired by the successful introduction and testing of the D-Fuser™ (pictured below) at pharmaceutical and research lab beta sites. LabSox is said to be the HVAC industry’s first fabric-faced diffusers for critical environments. Turning Air ow Into Cash Flow eProduct #65 at achrnews.com rzel021808.indd 1 is something that has really helped out business and has brought credibility to us.” The system has a detachable 35-foot cord, can be battery operated, and comes with a custom carrying case with adjustable strap. Also new is its i2Cam™ marketing video inspection system. The 1-inch digital lighted color camera with 7-inch LCD monitor goes anywhere, said the company, and makes giving free video air duct inspections a snap. The system has a 12-foot cord, is battery operated, comes in a carrying case with adjustable strap, and has a digital video recorder to capture and save the inspection. Meyer Machine and Equipment, Inc. (www.meyermachine. 2/1/08 9:18:07 AM com) touted its Hurricane Whip System. High-pressure air is designed to loosen debris, allowing for easier duct cleaning, the company said. Variable whip lengths are available, and some rigid rods have been designed for more accurate whip placement in large ducts. FLEX DUCT, MORE Atco Rubber Products Inc. (www.atcoflex.com) touted its flexible duct systems, the UPC No. 070 (R value 4.2), UPC No. 076 (R-6.0), and UPC No. 078 (R-8.0). All thermal performance (R values) are classified by Underwriters Laboratories. The Class 1 air ducts are manufactured with tridirectional fiberglass scrim-reinforced, grey polyester outer jacket. The inner core of all three products is air tight and designed for low-tomedium operating pressures in HVAC systems. All three models can be used as a complete air duct system and/or a branch duct connecting to mixing boxes, diff users, light troffers, room inlets, or other terminal devices. Air Products and Controls (www.ap-c.com) showed its new MSR-50 Series remote accessories, designed for use with the company’s duct smoke detectors, “to provide the range of functionality required by your local commercial application,” the company said. The series comes with two models of the controller: the MSR-50RM, designed to provide a hidden magnet test switch and a pushbutton reset; and the MSR-50RK, designed to provide a key-operated detector test and reset function. Ductmate (www.ductmate. com) featured its GreenSeam™ sealed snap-lock pipe. It is available in galvanized, aluminum, and 304 stainless steel. It fea■ 38 AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING & REFRIGERATION NEWS February 18, 2008 http://www.arzelzoning.com http://www.arzelzoning.com http://WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM

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