The NEWS - February 18, 2008 - (Page 9)

Hallowell International president Duane Hallowell introduced the Acadia™ heat pump, which can cut home heating and cooling costs by up to 70 percent. unit is suitable for heating or cooling by reversing the absorption cycle, using the outside air for heat rejection in cooling mode and as a heat source in heating mode. Wholesale distributor Brian Cullinane noted that the gas efficiency at rated conditions is 126 percent in heating mode and that the gas savings during the heating season can offset the gas consumption normally required during the cooling season. Samsung (www.samsung.com) showcased its new Slim Duct and MSP Duct heat pump systems, which offer flexible installation benefits with their slim, compact size. The systems feature high SEERs, inverter drives, and quiet operation. John Miles, director of engineering and technical support, noted that the Slim Duct fits perfectly inside a residential soffit, and there are a multitude of options for airflow. “This system gives the contractor more flexibility, as up to four ducted models can be installed on one outdoor unit.” Weil-McLain (www.weil-mclain. com) made the surprise announcement that it is going to start carrying 13 and 14 SEER air conditioners. Tony Curran, VP-sales, stated that the company used to sell air conditioners until the 1960s, then stopped until this year. The units will be geothermal option limateMaster (www.climatemaster.com) introduced its Tranquility high-temperature water-to-water heat pumps with R-410A. The new systems are available in sizes 8, 10 and 12 kW in 50Hz voltages and size 10kW for 60Hz voltages (capacities at ground loop heat pump conditions) with ground loop efficiencies (COP) 25 percent higher than current units on the market. Tranquility heat pumps are rated for water loop heat pump, ground loop heat pump and ground water heat pump applications. New scroll compressors within the Tranquility units make it possible to generate leaving water temperatures of up to 145˚F even at ground loop minimum temperatures. They also feature double-isolated compressor mounting, discharge and suction mufflers, and fully insulated compressor section. Other standard features include integrated controls, outdoor temperature reset, and warm weather shutdown. ■ C available in February and feature a compact, corrosion-resistant design and durable microchannel condenser coils. Available in sizes ranging from 2 to 5 tons, each unit will have the same footprint, regardless of the size. Servicing the units will be simple, as a single screw access panel is provided. The units also have sound-absorbing injection molded top caps and high-efficiency compressors. Westinghouse (www.westing househvac.com) showcased its 23 SEER air conditioner with iQ Drive™, which also won the AHR Expo Innovation Award in the cooling category. The system features fully variable-speed com- pressor technology and variablespeed indoor and outdoor motors and provides variable cooling capacity as needed modulating over a 5˚ temperature range. It is available with a compatible air handler, or furnace and coil. The air conditioner is designed to make servicing easier for the contractor, with access panels provided to all controls and the compressor from the side of the unit. A removable top grille assembly allows for ease of service from the top without disconnecting the fan motor leads. The heavy duty brushless motor requires no maintenance and is completely protected from rain and snow. ■ Exhibitors Fired Up to Show New Oil-Fired Products By John R. Hall Of The NEWS Staff EW YORK CITY — Among the hundreds of exhibitors at the 2008 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) showing their new and improved products, several manufacturers in the oil-fired products category had some exciting news for booth attendees. Beckett (www.beckettcorp.com) introduced a new standard junction box that will be available for all CF-1000 and larger oil burners and all CG15 and larger gas burners. Features include two hinged lids that offer easy access to centrally located wiring. A new 10-circuit terminal block makes for easy field wiring tie-in and includes a colorcoded label that clearly defines connection points. “The whole idea is to make the tech’s job easier,” said James Seaman, Beckett OEM sales manager. Heat-Timer (www.heat-timer.com) showed visitors its Internet Control Management System (ICMS), which it describes as “a powerful Internet system that provides accessibility to Heat-Timer Platinum controls.” The ICMS provides viewing, modification, and analysis capabilities. For example, via a wireless integrated network system, ICMS can monitor in-line oil tanks, boilers, and water meters. Oil tank information N can be displayed and viewed in a variety of graphs, tank levels can be displayed at each time interval, and information can be shown on a daily, weekly, or monthly consumption as a bar graph. Industrial Combustion (www.ind-comb. com) introduced its new line of V-series burners, which are known for their performance and reliability and offer high turndown and low NOx capabilities. Each burner is suitable for fi retube and watertube boilers in commercial and institutional applications. “The 10:1 turndown ratio offers fuel savings,” said Dan Benway, Industrial Combustion customer service manager. “The 30 ppm low NOx is clean and what people are looking for.” Benway added that the VG, VL, and VLG Series are very versatile and fit most applications. Riello Burners (www.riello-burners.com) rolled out some new products at the expo including its oil, gas, and dual-fuel burners. The new single-phase models are “based on a simple, integrated design that provides high-efficiency, low-noise operation while significantly reducing fuel and maintenance costs.” Five new R-Series models have been introduced since January 2007. The new RS low NOx gas burners are also easy to maintain, according to Joseph Sacco, Riello Burners area manager. ■ James Seaman, Beckett OEM sales manager, shows off the new standard junction box that will be available for all CF-1000 and larger oil burners and all CG15 and larger gas burners. ONLINE AT WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM ■ February 18, 2008 9 http://WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM

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