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February 2008 - Plumbing & HVAC

1. In Brief Manitoba low income energy efficiency program Manitoba Hydro has launched an energy efficiency program aimed at low income households that may not be able to afford to uti lize existing federal and provincial energy efficiency retrofit pro grams Manitoba homeowners will be able to finance the installation of a high efficiency gas furnace for up to 15 years on their utility bills The monthly energy sav ings should more than cover the loan payments and allow cus tomers to increase the comfort of their home with no financial bur den reports Bob Brennan CEO and president Manitoba Hydro Call 1 888 624 9376 or visit www hydro mb ca lowerincome for more information Record sales year Sales of plumbing and heating products hit a record 4 9 billion in 2007 according to figures released by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing amp Heating That s a five percent or 222 million increase over 2006 However the December numbers were down three percent from the same month in 2006 HVAC was up 7 9 percent for the year hydronic heating is up 9 3 percent plumb ing is up 7 7 percent and munici pal waterworks is up 7 8 percent Pipes valves and fittings declined 8 4 percent during 2007 reports CIPH The Prairies and western Ontario were up 11 percent B C Is up almost seven percent while Ontario and Quebec saw little Increase at 1 9 and one percent respectively The Atlantic provinces were down 2 3 perc
2. www SELKIRKCANADA com ASELKIRK C pce PIIMNEY VENTING amp FIREP V www selkirkcanada com The Original and still the Best www selkirkchimney com fora Complete lt ii f Presentationg e T M25 A For the Chimney Professional SU PERP RO that Demands the Best www superpro com Specializing in the Home Improvement Market WWW supervent com METALBESTOS COMBIEFPLBIAL Ei eT RAL A AS 5 E LKI RK Exhaust amp Venting products for Commercial www selkirkcommercial com Circle Number 119 for More Information January February 2008 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News 21 Tools amp Instruments Expanded tube cutter line RIDGID has expanded its line of plastic tubing cutters with the RC 1625 ratch eting plastic pipe and tubing cutter This large capacity tool has an advanced blade design that reduces the required cutting force With a 1 2 to 1 5 8 O D capacity the RC 1625 ratchet cutter easily cuts plastic pipe and tubing such as PVC and CPVC as well as PEX poly ethylene polybutylene and rubber hose RIDGID Circle no 315 Quick pipe thawing The General Pipe Cleaners Hot Shot 300 pipe thawing machine generates 325 amps of power to thaw up to 100 ft of 1 1 2 pipe Easy to use the operator attaches pipe clamps to the frozen pipe section plugs the machine into any 115 volt receptacle and the froz
3. Look for us at the CMX Show Furneco International Booth 2306 amp 2308 www dwyer inst com Circle Number 105 for More Information Hot Seat Bushwhacked ll too often dramatic changes occur in building codes without the industry becoming aware of the implications until after the fact Such is the case with the new ventilation section of the National Building Code Section 9 32 3 8 A provision that makeup air be brought from outside the house and pre heated to at least 12 C 54 F all but bans natural draft furnaces and boilers by making the ventilation requirements difficult to achieve and prohibitively expensive This new section is so flawed that Ontario and B C have refused to adopt it However in Alberta it is the law for new installations and retrofits where significant changes to the venting system are required The industry was similarly surprised a few years ago when Safe Kids Canada managed to get a provision adopted in the 2005 National Building Code that would require the maximum DHW temperature in the tank reduced to 49 C 120 F as an anti scald measure Never mind the frightening health implications as Legionella disease can survive in water systems until 55 C There have been a number of other issues over the years and there will cer tainly be more as time goes on unless the lack of openness in the code process is changed When these surprises occur it begs the questi
4. i Ui tensive showroom laboratory with six clean rooms for calibration meeting ISO 17025 standards and a larger warehouse Please see Companies on page 34 visit Mike Easterly Greg Willmore www plumbingandhvac ca Mechanical Marketplace The bulletin board of products services professionals employment opportunities and more for Canada s Mechanical Contracting Industry Selling your business Need employees Looking to buy or sell equipment Advertise n Contact Jordan Chong at 416 614 5832 P n or by e mail at jchong newcom ca HAMAN pipa Products Index of Advertisers Literature Showcase tings and valves the Advanced Groove System stain less steel piping plain end piping systems HDPE plain end piping the Depend O Lok system grooving tools piping software Vic 300 MasterSeal butterfly valve and more Victaulic Co of Canada Circle no 131 units Bradford White Canada Circle no 132 down enabling it to fire as low as 20 percent and smoothly modulate up to 100 percent on demand It is equipped with Lochinvar s SMART SYSTEM control which includes a built in cascading sequencer for installations using up to eight units Lochinvar Corp Circle no 133 Bradford White Lochinvar Ridgid Taco T amp S Brass Victaulic Advertisers Page Aeroflo 11 Following are some of the latest catalogues manuals software and product een AJ OM a J
5. As with any piece of HVAC equipment every installation of a gas fireplace or insert offers its own challenges When replacing a wood fireplace with a gas unit the first step is to assess the exist ing installation and chimney to deter mine what needs to be changed A chat with the homeowner will often reveal problem areas says McPhee They might tell you that it never did draft properly If anything is not up to spec it has to be addressed Following the gas code is still paramount HVAC contractor Brian Baker Custom Vac Ltd Winnipeg expects the market for gas fireplaces will remain strong Their ease of use makes them a popular choice for the majori ty of homeowners When you ve got to haul and pile wood and all the rest of it wood is not getting any cheap er to buy or to actually go and bring back and store and then you ve got mice around the house For most consumers gas or oil or electric is the way to go LE Lom i uf 1 800 267 2231 Energy efficiency W hile energy use may not be a top priority for many fireplace customers manufacturers Natural Resources Canada NRCan and Canada s national fireplace organization the Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association of Canada HPBAC have done considerable work to rate gas fireplaces for efficiency A new program EnerChoice for Gas Fireplaces requires that all gas fireplaces stoves and inserts sold in B C be labeled with their ef
6. MA lg Pivot Point State Water Heaters has redesigned its Select line of compact residential elec tric water heaters to include additional features benefits and installation flexi bility Available in sizes from 2 5 to 20 gallons they are designed to provide smaller amounts of 9B hot water at or near 2 the loca tion where the water is used The all new 2 5 gallon unit can be wall mounted or installed under a sink The six 10 or 20 gallon models include side and top water con nection options State Water Heaters Circle no 309 Warts a SIIVEREAGLE Pat Ented l LIE Linkage Design Uniquely Contoured Check Valve Opening Replaceable Check Disc Rubber Spetify Superior Backflow Protection from Watts When it comes to protecting the health and safety of people why choose anything but the best The Watts SilverEagle Series backflow assemblies incorporate the latest design features to pro tect against contamination at health hazard cross connections The SilverEagle series is the most compact the lightest and offers the most flexibility of any backflow assembly in the Circle Number 117 for More Information industry Specify the valve with safety at its core For additional information and to view the latest SilverEagle approvals visit our website at www wattscanada ca or call 1 888 208 8927 WWATTS January February 2008 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News 19
7. These unique snips reduce hand injuries Volume 18 Number 1 January February 2008 Clean up those pipes and welds for painting New sinks match today s granite countertops 7 9 INSIDE e Winning proves expensive for HVAC group e Industry must target youth StatsCan This mid size pickup has a new look for 2008 e New commercial solar incentives e Non licensed contractor draws TSSA ire General PIPE CLEANERS www drainbrain com ganggian Mail Sales Product Agreement 40063170 Registration 10796 Return postage guaranteed NEWCOM Business Media Inc 451 Attwell Drive Toronto Ontario M9W 5C4 Tm eee 100 P Td at imation Ci i Circle Number 102 for More Information i a E gy j i i ET mimm A OSmith CYCLONE a lae D 1 2 NEWS cone GEO n m eek Tad Hy AL Introducing the new Think Tank the industry s most technologically advanced commercial water heater From the new X treme intelligent control system and LCD display of status and diagnostic functions to advanced engineered powered anodes the Cyclone Xi represents the best commercial product on the market Delivering up to 96 thermal efficiency the Cyclone Xi family is not only the new SEHR in odierna but simply the A O Smith Stratford Ontario 1 800 265 8520 www hotwater com Circle Number 103 for More I
8. non ozone depleting replacement helping reduce cost while maintaining energy efficiency In the automotive industry we were the first company granted a patent for ultra low global warming refrigerants that can meet tough new European regulations These innovations are backed by a 200M investment in capacity ensuring a secure future for our customers And nothing is cooler than that Honeywell Brenntag Canada Inc Exclusive distributor of Genetron refrigerants in Canada Ontario amp Western Canada Tel 416 243 9615 Fax 416 243 9731 Quebec amp Maritime Provinces Tel 514 636 9230 Fax 514 636 8229 For more information about Honeywell Genetron visit www honeywell com genetron or www 410A com Circle Number 113 for More Information 2008 Honeywell International Inc January February 2008 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News 13 Style versus efficiency Fireplace manufacturers try to balance customer and government demands By Simon Blake as fireplace manufacturers have developed more energy efficient models in part because of prompting from Natural Resources Canada NRCan and its EnerGuide for Gas Fireplaces program But do con sumers really care Today s gas fireplace is a showpiece for the home The trend is towards larg er fireplaces with an aesthetically pleas ing wood like flame But the bigger it gets the less efficient you can typically make it noted John Vukanovich vice
9. outdoor unit combined with 9 000 12 000 or 18 000 Btu h wall mounted or concealed ceiling indoor units Mix and match flexibility of evaporator air handler type and capacity allows installers to choose the indoor unit that best fits the application These high efficiency units with ratings of up to 16 5 SEER and 9 HSPF are designed for quiet reliable operation and sleek design in light commercial institutional and residential applications Standard features include a wireless remote control for the New commercial filters They are designed to reduce energy use through low airflow wall mount units and a wired remote control for concealed ceiling units plasma IAQ filter wall mount units only sleep timer four event programmable timer dry mode auto louver auto restart reset mode quiet mode auto changeover and efficient operation with low or high ambient temperatures The wall mount models also feature coil dry mode to help inhibit mold and bacteria growth by reversing the cycle of refrigerant to dry out condensation in the indoor coil without changing room temperature During dry coil mode the plasma filter operates to help disinfect the coil This feature is help ful in businesses where a system is shut off for the weekend or a vacation home that may be shut down for the season resistance maintenance and lifecycle costs in traditional ventilation systems Duct flange corners Ne
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11. A company received a 10 000 fine Dec 19 after pleading guilty in a Kitchener Ont provincial court to using uncertified employees to install heating vents The Technical Standards and Safety Authority charged John DeClute of Scarborough Ont and a Toronto based numbered company 398701 Ontario Ltd operating as Structural Restor ation following the discovery of im properly connected vents and furnaces clogged with insulation at a multiple unit residential complex at 400 440 Strasburg Road in Kitchener Property management discovered the problems in October of 2005 Upon investigation TSSA determined that the 0 ntario officials take a dim view of company had not taken reasonable precaution of ensuring any of its agents or employees held a gas technician cer tificate as required by regulation John Marshall director of TSSA s Fuels Safety Program said he hopes the fine sends a clear message to both the public and industry that the authority is intent on ensuring safety in the use handling transportation and storage of fuels However he added that TSSA prefers to work with industry to ensure these sorts of incidents don t occur Prosecution for non compliance is an important tool of enforcement How ever working with stakeholders toward compliance and cooperation often in proactive partnership is the cornerstone of fuels safety he remarked The company must also pay a 2 500 victim surcharge
12. Professional Trade Day and offers a number of trade oriented seminars Quinze Dixon and Dubbledam will share their visions for the future in Trade Talks There will be a seminar on residen tial green building practices A number of top plumbing company execu tives will be on hand For more information visit www interiordesignshow com call 416 599 3222 or e mail info interiordesignshow com www plumbingandhvac ca Solid as stone Many architects designers and home owners are turning to the natural beau ty of granite as the material of choice for modern day countertops Elkay introduced its Gourmet egranite silica and acrylic resin formed sinks to complement the look New finish options include Antique Copper and Hammered in addition to black white and biscuit The sink color is drawn through the entire sink so the vibrancy will not fade Elkay Circle no 332 Hospital hand shower The SaniShower from the Component Hardware Group CHG is designed for use in hospitals and other residential care facilities Featuring the company s SANIGUARD antimicrobial technolo gy it was developed in consultation with infection control practitioners It provides a gentle spray pattern that is ideal for use in burn wards has an eco friendly 2 0 gpm water consumption rate and can easily retrofit to most exist ing hand showers Component Hardware Group Circle no 333 Plumbed coffee system The Brew Express from Integ
13. WHEN WATER COOLS DOWN 160 F HOT WATER FROM RADIATORS RETURN a CONTROLLING TRADITIONAL HIGH TEMPERATURE HYDRONIC SYSTEMS Fig 1 Controlling traditional high temperature systems CAN CONTROL READ BOILER FIRING RATES q WATER TEMPERATURES DIAGNOSTICS CONDENSING BOILERS OPERATE WITH 32 F TO 135 F RETURN TEMPERATURE IN CONDENSING MODE 135 F TO 180 F RETURN TEMPERATURE IN NON CONDENSING MODE SUPPLY TEMPERATURE MAY HAVE HIGH LIMIT BELOW 180 F y PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE BOILER CIRCULATOR HIGH TEMPERATURE BOILERS SUPPLY 140 F TO 220 F WATER FLUE TEMPERATURE HAS MINIMUM LIMITS BASED ON FUEL TYPE CENTRAL CONTROL MAY BE PART OF BOILER COULD BE ONE OR MORE STAND ALONE CONTROLS HYDRAULIC SEPARATORS ALLOW WIDE VARIATIONS IN BOTH BOILER AND SYSTEM FLOW RATES AND ASSIST IN AIR AND DIRT REMOVAL CAN CONTROL READ ROOM TEMPERATURES gt 4 FLOOR TEMPERATURES WATER TEMPERATURES VALVE POSITIONS PUMP amp FAN SPEEDS SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS SENSES INPUTS FROM ROOM THERMOSTATS FLUID TEMPERATURES OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE HEAT COOL DEMANDS ZA fE4ANNS DHW SUPPLY TEMPERATURE FROM 20 F HIGHER THAN DHW DESIRED TEMPERATURE AND HIGHER BASED ON REQUIRED RECOVERY TIME TYPICALLY 150 F TO 190 F FAN COIL V TEMP RADIANT HIGH MASS RADIANT FLOOR SUPPLY TEMPERATURE FROM 70 F TO 120 F STAPLE UP FLOORS AIR HANDLER FROM 80 F TO 150 F SUPP
14. a LI brochures from the industry s leading manufacturers To receive a copy please Bradford White 25 circle the corresponding number on the Reader Service Card in this Issue fill out CIPH 32 your contact information and mail it or fax it to 416 620 9790 CMX CIPHEX 30 Dahl Bros Canada 23 Delta Faucet 20 ies Dwyer Instruments 4 Emerson 8 xAT General Pipe Cleaners 12 r wu sa hii Grundfos 26 o t HRAI 15 c EUN ue Taco has issued its new Hydronic Systems amp Honeywell Genetron I gt Ridgid recently introduced its new full line pcm DAP e cn a d Ex Components catalogue It features the full range catalog The 208 page catalogue which is now in rM EON CMM TE REM ir m of hydronic equipment and accessories for resi Image Wear ry full color features new products expanded prod y men P m fj in dential and commercial applications Sections uct information product selection charts and j ni j ae MEL E RUNE E bcd bo y cover circulators electronic controls air elimina LG 2 helpful tool tips A visual product index is uo da oU an ue T oH tion products valves and accessories radiant sys provided to enhance the overall easy navigation include cose M Water through Tae tems products and water recirculation products Madok Mfg of the catalogue Call 800 769 7745 visit LA Cyaan margen ran The catalogue also contains information on the www ridgid com or e mail info ridgid com ass ne Ss etse GI Wels Geen guns newly introduced FloPro contractor
15. a high of 20 555 in 2005 up 4 3 percent from 2004 Four trades accounted for 75 percent of comple tions the metal fabricating trades had 23 0 percent of the total the highest proportion the motor vehicle and heavy equipment trades group was at 21 7 percent the electrical electronics trades at 18 3 percent and the building construction trades at 14 4 More female apprentices The registration of women in all major trade groups has increased from 1992 to 2005 but the numbers are still relative ly low reports Statistics Canada It reported a 35 percent rise in women registering from 770 in 1992 to 2 035 in Coalition continued from page 7 Heating amp Air Conditioning New market Ont and Glen Leis OZZ Corp Concord Ont testified before the board Paul Messenger Al Air Conditioning amp Heating Oakville Ont provided a witness statement Their testimony proved a real eye opener for board members and con sumer groups that hadn t previously had an opportunity to speak with peo ple who actually do heating and cooling system installations In the end the OEB ruled that there was no evidence that consumers were poorly served by the existing HVAC market thus requiring Enbridge to intervene and that the Energy Link program promoted increased use of natural gas counter to the utility s own conservation efforts And while it was an important victo ry for the HVAC industry most people gave it a bi
16. a ja earn Gu Qus wn Ww mw ww u on online Industrial Scientific Corporation a manufacturer of gas detection and monitoring instruments systems and related services has announced the launch of a new website www indsci com guides users a J cum i m i meen m Er onl zx EM a E ee i E r m a 2 F through a complete gas detection online resource center providing information about products and services online train ing and detailed technical information Industrial Scientific Circle no 342 www plumbingandhvac ca Coming Events Canada s largest mechanical show returns to Toronto CMX CIPHEX will highlight green technologies practices more interesting time to be in the plumbing and or HVACR business The move to products that use less water less energy and are economical to manufacture and install is driving change in the industry like never before As well alternate technologies like geo thermal solar and photovoltaic are pushing into the mainstream This tidal wave of new products technologies and practices will make this year s edition of the CMX CIPHEX National Trade Show and Learning Forum a truly larger than life event It will take place March 27 29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Over 500 exhibitors will display the latest technologies in heating hydronic heating plumbing piping valves drain cleaning ventilation ai
17. going to college or university An apprenticeship study released in November by Statistics Canada shows that not surprisingly numbers of indi viduals entering the trades are up sub stantially The study which covers the period up to 2005 showed that apprenticeship registrations increased in the major trade groups in 2005 with the largest gains in the building construction trades thanks to Canada s construction boom In 2005 total registrations hit We re putting the back in wholesaler S EMERSON Climate Technologies AUTHORIZED FULL LINE WHOLESALER Introducing the Emerson Authorized Full Line Wholesaler It s your source for the whole package The full line of best in class Emerson products to meet all your HVACR needs The full support from experts with answers to help you get it right the first time The full commitment to keep you in the know with the industry s most comprehensive training The words Full Line in the sign mean a whole lot to you Look for it today Copeland brand products White Rodgers Browning Emerson Flow Controls HVACR Motors Ventilation Proud Partners Calgary AB Edmonton AB Burnaby BC Vancouver Island BC Frederickton NB Moncton NB Cornerbrook NL St John s NL Dartmouth NS Halifax NS Sydney NS Truro NS Hamilton ON Kitchener ON North Bay ON Ottawa ON Ottawa ON St Catharines ON Windsor ON Charlottetown P
18. in con trol capabilities It is really important to list everything you want your system to The number of details to consider increases exponentially with every additional component and function added do This means coming up with a sequence of operation and then refin ing your control and equipment selec tion based on the priorities required by that sequence If you look at Fig 2 you can start to get the idea First of all we have three different water temperatures to deal with and we have to work out details such as how to supply high tempera tures to the fan coil without overheating the floor In my illustration I show a motor ized three way mixing valve that will supply cooler water to the floor while the boiler operates simultaneously at higher temperatures Our choices are to supply an independent control for the floor heating system ensuring that it will work in concert with the boiler control or supply an integrated control system that will look after both jobs Another solution would be to operate the different loads in sequence giving priority to the critical loads like DHW and the fan coil Modern computerized controls make this rela tively easy although I have seen it done with relays and switches When we have a need for air conditioning we also have to shut off the heating system or maybe not Some cus tomers want to have warm tile floors even while cooling the air Careful co
19. on the new F 450 Super Duty pickup Payloads range from up to 3 050 Ibs on the F 150 to 6 000 Ibs plus on the F 450 There are numerous engine options from a 4 2 litre V 6 to the 5 4 litre 300 hp Triton V 8 The most powerful gasoline engine is the 362 hp 6 8 litre 415 cu in Triton V 10 The com pany has introduced an all new 350 hp 6 4 litre Power Stroke diesel that fea tures Ford s Clean Diesel Technology for clean quiet operation Transmission choices include five and six speed auto matics as well as a six speed manual with overdrive for the diesel More power Chrysler has added a new 4 7 litre 310 hp V 8 on its Dodge Ram 1500 half ton The new engine offers more power and torque with improved fuel economy and smoother operation This engine is a flexible fuel unit operating on either gasoline or E85 ethanol fuel It is stan dard on four wheel drive models and available as an option on two wheel drive trucks where the 23 7 litre Magnum V 6 remains standard con nected to a four speed automatic or six speed manual transmission All trucks are also available with the 345 hp 5 7 litre Hemi introduced in 2006 This engine features Chrysler s cylinder deactivation system that switches the motor from eight cylinders to four cylinders when in the fuel con servation mode Also new for 2008 4WD trucks are equipped with a front axle disconnect system that disconnects the front drive 28 Plumbing amp
20. solid surface countertops A single Product Profile Cottage style collection qualifies for LEED The new cottage style Rothbury Collection from Moen is the first to offer the company s new flow optimized aerators making it a legitimate green product that qualifies for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED points However reducing the water flow in a faucet or show erhead is much more complicated than simply well as 7 Wi 1 n m u a 3 T B mu ik r F E J T ie I n Brushed nickel on the tub E pmi reducing the water flow Moen s flow optimized aerators flow 1 5 gallons per minute versus the traditional 2 2 gpm This results in a 30 percent reduction in water use but the biggest challenge was to achieve that without any noticeable change to the user reported Tim McDonough vice president wholesale marketing and brand develop ment Moen Inc Oakville Ont Much of the testing involved having real people using the faucets taking showers etc In fact Moen uses anthropologists to study people s bathing habits The aerator will not cause any noticeable change to the traditional water pressure and flow so homeowners will still be able to conduct their normal bathroom activi ties such as washing their face brushing their teeth etc while saving water added Jerry Capasso Moen s U S wholesale bath product ma
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24. HVAC Product News January February 2008 8B 7 phe AIDE p ra shaft when operating in 2WD mode saving fuel and reducing drivetrain wear As well a new seven by 10 inch trail er tow mirror is standard on the RAM 2500 pickups for 2008 Editors note Just as we were going to press Chrysler launched its completely redesigned 2009 Dodge pick ups Watch for a review of those models in the next issue Beefed up in EU diu T Mica NL dL ng m ooo Ert i eh p iss i T 7 Re ol ee E am RES 7 The old and the new Ford s F Series marks 60 years of production the same upgrades along with larger 17 inch wheels on the dually models Regular extended and crew cab two and four wheel drive versions are available The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ford offers a new system for organizing cargo 1 2 ton and GMC Sierra 1500 were re designed in 2007 with a stronger frame that allows a higher pay load 980 kg 2 160 lbs and higher tow ing capacity 4 763 kg 10 500 lbs along with numerous other upgrades Not surprisingly the changes are rel atively minor for 2008 with features like standard XM satellite radio power adjustable driver seat option and an integrated trailer brake controller pre viously only available on heavy duty models Speaking of which the 2500 3 4 ton and 3500 1 ton models receive Toyota continues to make inroads in the full size pickup market with its Tun
25. LY TEMPERATURE FROM 140 F TO 190 F SLOWING FAN CAN LOWER SUPPLY CLOSE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE 3 WAY MOTORIZED MIXING VALVE CONTROLLING HYBRID MULTI TEMPERATURE MULTI LOAD SYSTEMS Fig 2 Even a simple common hybrid system is complex consider increases exponentially with every additional component and func tion added The standard boiler 30 years ago in most areas was a floor standing cast iron high temperature boiler You ran the boiler hot because you had to or it would die Today we are seeing the ascendancy of condensing boilers with variable firing rates pre mix burners many of which mount on the wall They vent with plastic have their own embedded computerized controls and can run at pretty much any tempera ture you need They open up a whole bunch of pos sibilities we never had before Simple hybrid systems need not be overly complicated and can be success fully built using basic components On off thermostats relays stand alone con trols and off the shelf equipment can be matched with very satisfactory results by people who know what they are doing but in my experlence those same people soon see and under stand the advantages of the newest in control and equipment technology Serious control con flicts can arise when trying 18 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News January February 2008 to mix and match stand alone controls with equipment that has built
26. TUR E B 1 5 E F b MEMEE m Dm i EN ater P r gh 5 i a a E Li Fa ME I LI s b x V i varo E Ce TL o a d L M i g RID e a DOUG V RO HMM IP SIL T a Noct DOLES cg Pig dy eo m AMT Innovation meets conservation In 1954 Delta invented the single lever faucet and introduced consumers to a new level of convenience Since then innovations such as Brilliance no tarnish finish and safety focused Scald Guard technology have made Delta a leading brand Today Delta remains on the leading edge with H Okinetics technology that creates a shower experience with a warmer more luxurious spray all while reducing water consumption by over 35 Delta innovation proof that reduced water consumption doesn t have to mean reduced performance Experience Delta today www deltafaucet com ec wise Products designed with the environment in mind Y E Committed to quality Driven by innovation See the difference the right parts can make We precision manufacture our BrassCraft For a wide selection of OEM parts parts to ensure quality products trust Master Plumber you can rely on www brasscraft com For more information regarding any of the Masco Canada portfolio of brands call 1 800 209 7915 MASCO Circle Number 118 for More Information Ventilation ASHRAE ventilation manual A manual to help users navigate the changes in ASHRAE s 2007 ventilation standard is
27. The high price of oil is making wood oil combination units popular with homeowners However like any wood burning appliance obtaining good dry seasoned wood is half the battle notes Comeau He adds that most homeowners go through a learning curve over the first year both in operating the furnace and in finding a reliable wood supply Newmac Mfg Circle no 300 E L LM J 2 do Imagewear has 1 e clothing you need at imagewear ca Where companies or work imagewearGer qQuest ca Circle Number 116 for More Information January February 2008 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News 17 dm pe Hot Water Heating Controlling hybrid hydronic systems By Roy Collver n discussing hy brid hydronic systems last issue I said I would put together another article that would go into some depth about the pitfalls and tricks in designing trouble free resi dential hybrid systems As it turns out I am going to have to write more than one Proper control of newer systems seems to be the main thing that gets messed up in the design process Piping details are a close second with many people missing some significant details because they are basing their designs on how they have done things in the past But how different are the new hybrid systems Fig 1 is a simplified drawing of a tra ditional high temperature baseboard system with notes on how things are controlled Keep in mind that there are many co
28. a pre mium price That decision was easy convincing our loyal employees the way to survive was by increasing prices not lowering them was more difficult Without your book I m not so sure I would have been able to explain the concept in a way the employees would have been able to understand and trust Once they under stood the concept they were quite comfortable working to achieve the common goal of building the business Now eight years later we have survived the downsizing and have doubled the number of employees The business is growing and is more successful each year Many thanks for understanding the heating and air conditioning business and sharing your knowledge in a way that is so helpful to anyone who takes the time to read your books and articles and attend your seminars Marie MacKay MacKay Heating amp Cooling St Catharines Ont follow the leader more than 50 years Honeywell has been making the world a cooler place to live for And for over a decade we ve invented and brought to market more new fluorocarbon technologies that cool our environment than anyone else Only a world leader can say that In the air conditioning industry we invented R410 A the new global refrigerant standard for use in commercial and residential air conditioners around the world And when appliance manufacturers were faced with a phase out of a key raw material we were the first to commercialize a fluorocarbon
29. ack aged HVAC products manufacturer headquartered in Ajax Ont opecific terms of the agreement were not disclosed Organizations merge Members of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute ARI and the Gas Appliance Manufact urers Association GAMA voted to merge the two trade organizations in December The merged associa tion became the Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute AHRI on Jan 1 headquartered in Arlington Va Clarification After the November December Issue of P amp HVAC went to press we learned that Granby Steel Tanks had adopted an inspection port with gauge glass to monitor leaks between the walls of their new double bottom tank not the vacuum gauge system reported in our article www plumbingandhvac ca By Bruce Nagy atural Resources Canada has launched a four year incentive program designed to drive indus trial commercial and institutional building owners towards solar air and water heating systems Ihe federal program provides 80 000 per installation which can rep resent up to 25 percent of the cost of approved systems This rises to 40 per cent in regions qualifying as remote and to 50 percent for construction projects by municipalities and non profit groups In Ontario and Saskatchewan the AERDFLE gt incentives will be matched by provincial governments creating a total of 160 000 per installation that in theory can repre sent up to 100 pe
30. actor Brent Butt of Corner Gas fame will entertain Both live and silent auctions will take place For tickets or further informa tion call 416 695 0447 or visit www ciph com Skills Ontario will again hold compe titions for apprentices to qualify for Skills Canada HVACR Heritage Centre Canada www hhc canada net a group that preserves the countrys HVACR history and honours its pioneers will be back with its popular display of historic artifacts See all sorts of new gadgets Every registered visitor will receive a ballot for the door prize a full sized 2008 GM van custom outfitted and ready for work by Farmbro Outfitters Emerson Climate Technologies is sponsoring free parking at three lots along Queen s Quay including an out door lot for taller vehicles Details can be found on the show web site The CMX CIPHEX National Trade Show and Learning Forum is a joint effort of the Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada HRAI and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating CIPH For more information visit the show web site at www cmxciphexshow com or call 1 800 282 0003 or 416 444 5229 A trade show is a wonderful place to speak directly to manufacturers Calendar FEB 21 24 Interior Design Show Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place Toronto Visit www interiordesignshow com FEB 27 MARCH 1 Pumper and Cleaner Environmental Expo International Kentucky E
31. aluations with Delegate all the everyday activities and you will build a successful business 4 Implement a flat rate pricing system using an hourly rate of at least 135 5 Monitor hours paid compared to hours billed for service work a Identify all unapplied hours and determine how to minimize them 6 Track all quoted jobs a Compare actual hours to budget ed hours b Review actual costs 7 Review quoted projects before they are submitted a Develop a checklist of items that should be included Watch for the small items that get ignored such as consumables small tool allowance clean up warranty allowance safety etc etc b Compare the labour to materials by dividing one into the other and see if it is constant For b The owner should meet with at least one good customer every week in person and get some detailed feedback from them 11 Key performance indicators a Develop a series of Key Perform ance Indicators Use the targets that are appropriate to your busi ness b Develop non financial as well as financial indicators Send me an email and I will send you a tem plate for this 12 Promote Planned Maintenance a Develop a strong planned main tenance base This will allow you to do more work in the shoulder seasons and free up your techni cians for the busier times 13 Ensure that your people are trained in the soft skills of customer service Field Service Software forcommer
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37. cial and residential service contractors or es e iub5 oon5 b J p Fri A a tT m a vice On Demand amp Wireless Dio connects your mobile and remote technicians in the field with the office DU i we Fi TE E SON rough the use of wirelessly enabled Pgevices and hosted sofware robo Con a aa OT a T 1 IC FL AGE LH TI mt nynne am ale Circle Number 134 for More Information 34 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News January February 2008 dispatching quotations work orders invoicing mobilio No trade background The outsider faces a different set of challenges Give every technician business cards 14 Reward your service technicians for generating additional sales 15 Develop sales programs to up sell your existing customers If you are servicing their heating system who is servicing their water tank gas fireplace air conditioning or plumbing 16 Network with other contractors through an association HRAC MCA ClimateCare etc Because I don t have a technical back ground I would be forced to work ON the business instead of IN the business This would force me to create processes that work and these processes would have to work without me and that s what a successful business 1s all about Focus on your leadership skills not on your ability to do the day to day operations Delegate all the everyday activities and you will build a successful busines
38. ctors Contactors should be inspected for contact burning especially after a failure The manufacture s literature may state that the nominal horsepower rating is five hp However the motor may be built with a 130 percent service factor making it closer to six hp A con tactor if selected for five hp may be only marginally sized for the hermetic motor When selecting or replacing contactors they may be sized up for this reason Ed Gravelle is a former contractor Coast Refrigeration and consultant on refrigeration air conditioning and heating systems based in Brentwood Bay B C He can be reached at epgco 08 shaw ca www plumbingandhvac ca TWO LOP PRODUCERS FOR UNPRECEDENTED PERFORMANCE mm HICH PE FRF al ORM Incredible hot water delivery from a space saving convenient package When the application calls for lots of hot water call on the High Performance Series from Bradford White The High Performance available in 25 and 55 gallon capacities combines some Series of the best aspects of tankless and tank type water heaters A small footprint and high volume hot water deliverability High Performance models achieve their tremendous output with the r help of high BTU inputs a specially designed Helical Fin flue the Optimizer Temperature Control System and the Hydrojet2 Total Performance System Find out how the High Performance Series can help your cust
39. develop Mitsubishi Ridgid for the plumbing and food service industries y a P T amp S Brass ment and training program u Taco Inc Mobilio 34 i Circle no 129 Circle no 130 Circle no 128 Raptor 22 Ridgid 36 Selkirk 21 Sioux Chief Mfg 24 Taco Canada IS Uponor 9 10 Victaulic 35 Lm Watts Industries 19 Victaulic a manufacturer of mechanical pipe join Brado WWE te el Jae Pok ing systems has released its new general product cat ius a Rn 4 on oe Lochinvar has released new literature for its 98 Wilo Canada 6 alog with data for all non fire protection products D oe ru percent thermally efficient ARMOR water heater It is written as a basic reference guide by product de MAL re E nee esie up The detailed full colour brochure covers the five type It includes three dimensional diagrams and commercial water heaters in electric ies and oil models of this condensing commercial gas water detailed specification charts and provides many fired models as well as Bradford Whites tank heater Inputs range from 150 000 to 500 000 Literature Showcase 38 solutions applications and data on couplings fit less indirect fired storage and hydronic heating Btu h All models feature 5 1 modulating turn Shop Management By Ron Coleman was recently asked n a contractor if a non tradesperson could run a HVAC company I believe the answer depends on the size of the company In a larger company there are usually experts in each area of the business
40. dra GM offers numerous engine choices from a 4 3 litre 195 hp V 6 to a 6 2 litre 403 hp aluminum block V 8 Transmissions range from a four speed automatic to a six speed automatic with two overdrive ratios Toyota also redesigned its full sized Tundra pickup from the wheels up in 2007 Here again there is little change for 2008 Extendable towing mirrors will be standard on some models this year Available in two and four wheel drive with standard double or spacious Crewmax cabs useful stan dard features include accesso ry power outlets Class IV weight distribution trailer hitch with four and seven pin wiring harnesses and elec tronic trailer brake control connector heated and fold able exterior mirrors and a removable locking tailgate All models benefit from traction control a useful fea ture when running light on winter roads There are two engine op tions both V 8s with overhead www plumbingandhvac ca cams and 32 valves The first is a 276 hp 4 7 litre unit mated to a five speed auto matic transmission with overdrive The second is a 5 7 litre V 8 that generates a 70s muscle car like 381 hp It is mated to a six speed automatic with overdrive The Nissan Titan full sized pickup will be available in a new long wheel Is the end near for the long running Mazda B 3000 and its sister truck the Ford Ranger base version for 2008 This allows a seven foot bed with the crew cab and a full eight fe
41. e per hour Heat Transfer Products Inc Circle no 304 The A O Smith Vertex has become the water heater of choice for the hit TV show Extreme Makeover Home Edition Little wonder as this 76 000 Btu h power vent residential gas water heater achieves 90 per cent thermal effi ciency It com bines higher in put with more efficient combus tion to produce more hot water with lower oper ating costs Dev eloped as part of a U S Department of Energy DOE program it deliv ers an estimated 127 gallon first hour delivery and 93 GPH recovery rivaling the hot water capability of a conven tional 75 gallon tank type unit The height diameter and placement of water and gas connections are identical to standard gas 40 or 50 gallon units Venting is vertical or sidewall with two three or four inch PVC pipe Side mounted hot and cold recirculating taps allow the Vertex to be installed as part of a combination space heating water heating application A 0 Smith Circle no 305 The 96 percent efficient Prestige fully condensing stainless steel wall mount ed boiler from Triangle Tube features a microprocessor electronic control that automatically adjusts blower speed and gas flow rate to modulate the boiler fir ing rate to closely match output to demand The heart of the boiler is a high grade 439 stainless steel high water content self cleaning heat exchanger It is available in three gas models 110 245 Mbh
42. ecorded from multiple buildings automatically polled using Ethernet IP communications Alarm messages can be automatically emailed to communicate server status Reliable Controls Circle no 339 Ureennouse gas parinersi ESS of Tempe Ariz and Carbonetworks of Victoria B C have joined forces to offer a streamlined way to collect and monitor greenhouse gas emissions Companies will be able to view their emissions in a business context seeing the value of their carbon balance sheet and using that data to make informed business decisions today and in the future ESS provides environmental health and safety EH amp S and crisis management software Carbonetworks provides enterprise software that helps companies create effective greenhouse gas GHG emissions strategies Carbonetworks Circle no 340 J UCSIUT Engineers used Flomerics Flovent com putational fluid dynamics CFD soft ware to verify the design of the first uni versity residence hall in Illinois to ob tain a Certified Gold Level rating under the Leadership in Energy amp Environ mental Design LEED green building system They used the relatively new displacement ventilation approach in their mechanical design of Saint Xavier University s new 9 million 37 000 square foot Arthur Rubloff Hall in order to reduce energy consumption Visit http www flovent com for more information Flomerics Circle no 341 aM f pl a Fa 5 au a ae ms
43. em which makes it easy to upgrade the style of the bath without replacing any faucet plumbing is available on a number of Rothbury products Colour options include chrome LifeShine brushed nickel antique bronze and oil rubbed bronze Moen Inc Circle no 335 A classic look for the lavatory lever handle ergonomically designed pullout wand makes it easy to use With the touch of a button users can switch between several water flow pat terns Finish options are matte black chrome and LifeShine stainless Moen Inc Circle no 331 Interior Design Show marks ten years Canada s equivalent to the U S Kitchen and Bath Industry Show KBIS is marking its tenth year in Toronto this year The Interior Design Show IDS2008 will take place Feb 21 24 at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto Unlike the CMX CIPHEX show that also takes place in Toronto March 27 29 IDS is not specifically geared to the mechanical contractor However there are a number of useful features for those involved in high end plumbing in custom homes and commercial buildings Plumbing manufacturers often use the IDS show for major Canadian product launches A star studded lineup of keynote speakers all designers includes28 Belgian trailblazer Arne Quinze British sensation Tom Dixon New York s avante garde architect Winka Dubbledam and Larry Laslo construc tor of timeless interior landscapes Friday Feb 22 is
44. en pipe is thawed in minutes Standard safety features include a 20 amp circuit break er and thermal overload protection General Pipe Cleaners Circle no 316 A more portable heater The Pro Tough series of portable forced air heaters by DESA are easier to maneuver than traditional forced air heaters thanks to a heavy duty wheel barrow inspired design They are avail Product Profile Site Injuries Choice of hand tools may have a substantial impact on the risk of work related musculoskeletal disorders reported a study on aviation type sheet metal snip design funded by the U S National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health published in the February 2007 edi tion of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Midwest Tool s Upright Snips were designed based on the results of this study the company reports The study found that when cutting curves in sheet metal the 90 degree offset blades to handles design of the Upright Snips was widely preferred by study participants at shoul able in 100 000 150 000 and 200 000 Btu h models all with 13 5 gallon fuel tanks Fuel options include kerosene diesel jet fuel and fuel oil DESA s major brands are Reddy Heater and Master DESA Circle no 317 The Jobmaster rolling cabinet from Knaack allows full access to both sides and is easy to organize Shelves are 14 inches deep with a 1 inch hemmed lip and are welded in place with 12 7 8 in
45. ent for the year In 2008 the Canad lan Construction Association is predicting a non residential con struction increase of five percent while residential will be relatively flat at 0 3 percent A summary of the CCA forecast can be found at WWW Cca acc com factsheet Alta retrofit permit Effective April 1 Alberta Safety services will require permits be drawn for the change of all appli ances including hot water heaters and boilers If the new appliance requires a change to venting or piping contractors must also meet the stringent requirements designed to reduce the chance of depressurization in the 2006 Alberta Building Code Call 1 866 421 6929 for more information Energy Star boost A new Energy Star specification for gas furnaces currently under Continued on page 11 January February 2008 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News 7 Industry News Industry needs to focus on youth says StatsCan By Ron Shuker he industry must target younger people if it hopes to boost the num ber of individuals entering trade apprenticeships reported Statistics Canada in a study released last fall The industry needs to promote the option of apprenticeship to high school students at the age of 15 because that is when university or college beckons or not the September study titled Youth in Transition suggests At that age the boys weaker than girls academic perform ance and study habits began to deter them from
46. ent type of injury among sheet metal workers Study participants were unionized tradesmen from Sheet Metal Workers Local 91 Rock Island Illinois Sheet metal workers found cutting circles with these upright snips considerably easier than with a conven tional model Circle no 321 800 C as well as the Type K thermo couple measurements from 58 to 2498 F 50 to 1370 C It stores up to 20 readings Emissivity is manually adjustable and the bright backlit LCD display provides easy to read measure ments and programming parameters Extech Circle no 319 Small but powerful The Milwaukee V18 1 4 Hex Impact Driver delivers 1 400 in lbs of torque at up to 2 600 rpm in a compact light weight package Features include an all metal gear and impact mechanism and a variable speed trigger A heavy duty 18 volt lithium ion battery provides the power while a built in LED light illumi nates dark work spots Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp Circle no 320 Product Profile A less expensive option General Pipe Cleaners has come out with a new gas powered water jet drain machine that Is less expensive than other gas jetters with sim ilar performance numbers The Model J 2900 features an 11 hp Honda engine driving a 3000 psi four gpm triplex pump with General s Vibra pulse on demand system for getting the hose around A 300 ft capacity hose reel with reel brake and brass swivel is mounted on a heavy duty h
47. er the OEB adopted a second option that required Enbridge to allow marketing material from other compa nies A formula was established that ensured the bill wouldn t be lost amongst the advertising prevented a few large players from dominating and prevented advertising from being placed in the envelope when the bill included important safety or regulatory information So where does the Coalition go from here Our immediate need is to raise over 100 000 admitted Jutras We are confident the HVAC Community will support the cause he added The financial pressures have done little to dampen the group s determination Our mandate is to keep a level playing field for all We will keep up the fight to ensure that we have a very competitive and open marketplace said Jutras www plumbingandhvac ca 2008 UNES Im not asking for tons of control system and wiring options want one option That works for all my needs Period Introducing the new Multifunction Climate Control U O N O f One controller with no confusion That s Uponor Logic at work D Formerly Wirsbo Circle Number 109 for More Information Multiple functionality eliminates the need for multiple controls Simple intelligent and intuitive and is made to run multiple mixing Multifunction Climate Control was panels with incredible ease It s one designed with Uponor Logic to do box with one wiring schematic everything a little b
48. et with the King Cab Other 2008 enhancements include Bluetooth hands free phone system and Satellite XM radio The Titan s aluminum 5 6 litre V 8 was upgraded in 2007 to produce 317 horsepower It is mated to a five speed automatic transmission For 2008 four wheel drive models adapted an advance shift on the fly system with 2WD 4HI 4LO modes Smaller pickups Small pickups can perform many of the same tasks as a half ton while using less fuel and being considerably easier to park The largest small actually a midsize pickup the Dodge Dakota undergoes a facelift for 2008 with newly styled hood grille fenders and headlamps As well it is available with the new 4 7 litre V 8 announced for the larger trucks A protective surface has been added to the top of the cargo box rails New built in cargo box utility rails will likely prove a useful feature for contractors Toyota offers its popular Tacoma model in seven different models and two basic cab styles the Access cab an extended cab and the double cab There are two engine options a 159 hp 2 9 litre four cylinder and a four litre 236 hp six Transmissions are five and six speed manual or four and five speed automatics General Motors will make minimal changes to its Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups after 2007 a year that saw two new engines and many other updates The base engine is a 185 hp 2 9 litre four cylinder unit with a 242 hp 3 7 litre fi
49. etic field 3 The motor accelerates to near the speed of the rotating magnetic field Locked rotor current When voltage is applied to the motor stator windings and the rotor is standing still the cur rent flow amps at the moment of start can be six to seven times the name plate rating of the motor The iron core is quickly magnetized and a rotating mag netic field is created motor has little if any magnet field A magnet field is created in the stator stationary part of a motor by the ini tial inrush of energy provided by the power supply As the magnetic strength builds up in the stator a magnet field is created and builds up a magnetic force that opposes the flow of electrical power This is called back electro motive force BEMF The motor windings in the stator act like a winding of a transformer they magnetize the iron core in the stator The insulated copper wire in the stator is wound to create poles Each magnet pole is wound in an opposite direction to the other creating oppo The second stage start may be Starting with 60 percent of the conductor capacity already used up The rotating magnetic field The nature of 60 cycle power when applied to a four pole motor creates a magnet field rotating at 1800 RPM or 3600 RPM on a two pole motor Prior to starting an induction AC MANUFACTURING SINCE 1957 Circle Number 122 for More Information 24 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News January Februa
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51. facturing facility in Thomasville Georgia to support growing demand particularly for municipal applications The Chicago office was being man aged from Canada until January of this year when a new president was appoint ed for Wilo USA We still share a lot of synergies back and forth and there s still a lot of common customers on both sides of the border noted Schiffner With Brent But from Your ticket includes dinner entertainment and a chance to bid at the live and silent auctions Black Tie Optional The Gala Evening takes place on the eve of CMX CIPHEX 2008 CIPH s and HRAI s trade show and conference for the air conditioning heating forced air and hydronic hearth plumbing piping refrigeration and ventilation industries CMX CIPHEX 2008 takes place March 27 28 amp 29th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto The 8th Gala Evening is produced by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing amp Heating CIPH Registration form on the reverse Since 1994 CIPH members have contributed more than 3 5 million in cash and products to Habitat for Humanity Canada For more information on CIPH and the Gala Evening visit www ciph com I cares RTE For information on Habitat for Humanity Canada visit www habitat ca Circle Number 127 for More Information 32 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News January February 2008 air Hahital for Humanity i Haiallal pour V umanli Wor
52. ficiency numbers Similar to the Energy Star program for HVAC equipment it is likely to be adopted by other provinces The top 25 percent in efficiency in the federal EnerGuide for Fireplaces rating system for each category fireplaces inserts and free standing stoves qualify for the EnerChoice mark The fireplace efficiency rating FE is established in tests mandated by the CSA P 4 standard Currently fireplaces must be at least 62 4 percent efficient free standing stoves must achieve 66 percent or better while inserts must be 61 percent Gas logs are not currently included If a person is choosing a product for heating rather than just for aesthetics they would be well advised to choose an EnerChoice product said HPBAC executive director Tony Gottschalk Visit www enerchoice org for more information However the CSA standard remains a contentious issue among manufacturers Many are less than thrilled about the steady state testing required for the P 4 efficiency rating arguing that it doesn t reflect how a fireplace is actually used Homeowners turn the gas fireplace on and off as required unlike a furnace that runs throughout the heating season And while fireplaces are sized by Btu h the highest Btu h fireplace won t necessarily put the most heat into the room If four fireplaces are rated at 40 000 Btu h the one with the highest EnerGuide number will generally create the most heat while achieving the best efficiency But one
53. has to be careful in the pursuit of higher efficiencies notes Moroz The quest for higher efficiency may result in the fireplace being more off than It is on so balancing the size of the fireplace and the heat output are important considerations to maximize the enjoyment of spending an evening by the fire The EnerGuide fireplace efficiency list can be found at both www hpbacanada org and on the NRCan site at http oee nrcan gc ca HPBAC took over management of the EnerGuide for Gas Fireplaces program from the Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada HRAI in 2006 One of the group s key priorities in 2008 is to get more manufacturers involved reported Gottschalk For more information visit the HPBAC web site or call 1 800 792 5284 Why ts this man smiling Reason 7 Member Advantage Programs HRAC membership means this man s company enjoys access to a variety of group discount pro grams Savings on vehicle leasing business supplies fuel for his company s trucks and Visa Merchant fees will more than pay for his company s membership These are only a few of the saving programs offered by HRAC NS So why is this man smiling ecalse his company ABE 4112110027 OF rire fou soul 923 gol Cusitege lies Sarerea on Ara T Fem i ee Te See g www hrai ca hrac htmli Circle Number 114 for More Information January February 2008 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News 15 Your best fr
54. he fireplaces are being shown he says The bottom line is to focus on a particular line of products and get to know them really well Many www plumbingandhvac ca The typical homeowner s goal is a comfortable fire with a nice flame Both combustion air and exhaust use an existing chimney on this direct vent application homeowners have already done their research online and are confused by the many choices They need the contractor to help them sort that out says Vukanovich The clearer you can communicate to the homeowner what it is they are going to get how it s going to look how it s going to work and how much heat is coming off it the fewer problems you are going to have down the road Using the internet is quickly becom ing a must You can get by without it but you can t excel at the business he says Some manufacturers offer an online tool that allows the dealer and customer to sit down and design the fireplace system In effect you are get ting a custom solution using off the shelf components Selling fireplaces is different from sell ing other HVAC equipment noted Miles People buy fireplaces out of choice rather than necessity Because they are very visible and a source of pride in the home people are willing to pay more for a good product and a good installation www plumbingandhvac ca Some of today s fireplaces can be controlled with a remote The installation
55. he water supply It is reset once the problem is repaired Wiring is simple with ther mostat wire and a low voltage power unit that plugs into a standard 110V outlet There are contacts for monitored alarm connection fittings Models are available for gas electric and oil fired DHW tanks Watts Industries Circle no 328 www plumbingandhvac ca Faucets amp Fixtures Water miser toilet Gerber Ultra Flush toilets are about 20 percent more water efficient than stan dard lowflush models A powerful yet quiet pressure assist flush utilizes com pressed air to force 1 6 gallons of waste out with 1 1 gallons of water reports the manufacturer These versatile toilets are available in a variety of configura tions including multiple bowl shapes and rough in dimensions to fit nearly any application Gerber Circle no 329 High style in the lav The Santiago Bath Collection from Price Pfister promises to enhance the d cor of almost any stylish bathroom s with its traditional styling and distinc tive accents This new family of faucets is avallable in Tuscan bronze chrome and satin nickel Tuscan Bronze is an aged and weathered dark bronze approaching black in appearance Price Pfister Circle no 330 Back in black Moen s new Medora kitchen pullout faucet features a sleek high arc silhou ette and soft modern styling Avallable in a single hole mount it blends beau tifuly into granite and other
56. his motor as improper wire sizes may lead to motor failures and cost him money The greatest stress on a motor wind ing is at the moment of start when lock rotor amps flow Voltage to the motor terminals plays an important part in controlling lock rotor currents and motor heat Any weaknesses in the motor winding are most likely to show up at the instant of start rather than after the motor speeds up Current draw in amps creates heat The high er the current draw the more heat is generated High heat during start as well as running can lead to motor winding failure For motors to develop the starting torque needed to accelerate under load they must have the voltage they were designed for at the motor In other words they must have adequate line voltage If the demand for starting power isnt met due to low voltage more amps will be required to create the needed magnetic field in the motor t normally is the SEPARATE supply and drain lines into different stud bays using the Ox Box Save time and conquer the rest of your work day Drain and trap in one bay Eliminate burning pipe and unnecessary solder joints www siouxchief com 1 800 821 3944 E JAN Us ws E Supply Drainage Support Testing Specialties Tools Access Motor startup An induction alternating current motor upon starting goes through three stages 1 The motor draws lock rotor current 2 The motor has to create a rotation magn
57. icencee for Heresite Protective Coatings Inc Manitowoc WI Circle Number 106 for More Information Tel 519 756 5760 mail madok com and technical knowledge required to keep up to date is onerous That needs to change Code officials have to make it a priority to ensure that the industry and the public are well informed on any proposed code changes prior to their adoption Welcome Plumbing and HVAC Product News is pleased to welcome Martyn Johns to the position of National Sales Manager Previously an account manager with sister Newcom Business Media publication Today Trucking Martyn brings considerable business and trade experience to his new role Prior to joining Newcom Martyn ran a company that supervised painting contractors working with them on marketing good business practices and as Martyn puts it every aspect of their business except painting Please join us in welcoming Martyn to our team p Martyn Johns IUFACTURING LIMITED 50 Morrell St Brantford Ontario N3T 4J5 Fax 519 756 5768 www madok com Plumbin amp IHVA The Voice of Canada s Mechanical Industry January February 2008 Volume 18 Number 1 ISSN 1499 5271 Editor Simon Blake 416 614 5820 sblake newcom ca Contributors Ron Coleman Roy Collver Barry Cunningham Ed Gravelle Arthur Irwin Publisher Mark Vreugdenhil 416 614 5819 mark plumbingandhvac ca National Sales Manager Martyn Joh
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59. ing ship Nuestro Senora de Atocha or Our Lady of Atocha It sank off the Florida Keys in 1622 while carrying one of the largest treasures ever lost at sea Lost that is until divers found the ship along with gold silver and jewels valued in the millions of dollars in 1985 Dos successful year has put Nipped in the bud The Energy Link story isn t quite as exciting It collected leads from Enbridge natural gas customers and forwarded them to HVAC contractors enrolled in the program While that may have sounded innocent enough We were more concerned about where the program might go next said Luymes The Coalition feared that Energy Link could become a full blown dealer network that would allow Enbridge to regain control over the HVAC industry With support from consumer groups it argued in front of the OEB that such an initiative would harm both the industry and consumers while going against past OEB decisions that required a separation between the gas utility and gas appliance sales service The Coalition had a number of expert witnesses on their side all of them successful HVAC contractors Roger Grochmal Atlas Air ClimateCare Oakville Ont Mike Latreille Holmes Heating Inc Kanata Ont Nancy McKeraghan Canco ClimateCare continued on page 8 www plumbingandhvac ca Watts Andrew Clark right chats with show visitors All trades show grows tion show continues to grow The 19th edition of Const
60. kers assemble pumps in Calgary The company shows no sign of slow ing its assault Our goal is to keep pushing away at market share until we become one of the market leaders with in Canada said Schiffner We will do the same in the U S letting our tech nology help us with that charge For more information www wilo na com or call 1 866 945 6236 toll free p People Wilo USA LLC Melrose Park Il linois has appointed Michael Easterley as president and CEO The Morgan Group Markham Ont has appointed Doug Posie to represent the company in northern Ontario and Kevin Larouche for the southwest region Ontor Limited Toronto has named Greg Willmore as sales representative for Atlantic Canada Oakville Stamp ing amp Bending OS amp B Oakville Ont has appointed Kevin Ernst as general manager Faye Leaper accounts supervisor for the Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada has retired after almost 20 years Ann Marie Viau has been appointed accounts supervisor and Michelle Sebastian has been named accounting assistant Companies Rona Inc Boucherville Que has pur chased Best Mar Plumbing amp Heating Supplies Inc with branches in Corn wall Brockville and Ottawa Ont Best Mar will become part of Rona s Noble Trade wholesale division ITM Instruments Inc has opened new offices at 16975 Leslie St Newmarket Ont This new building includes an ex
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62. man agement system for organizing tools and supplies in the pickup bed It fits the 6 1 2 ft two metre Styleside box The basic system consists of two extrud ed aluminum double channel side rails a pair of bins a pair of crossbars and a header bar Extra bins and crossbars can easily be added The rails have cleat positions every 3 1 2 inches 90 mm to tie down cargo Each cleat can support 600 lbs Aluminum crossbars hold up to 100 Ibs for hanging non conventional loads like shovels pipe and well fishing poles The tool bins feature water tight double wall plastic construction and are designed to hold 60 lbs each Throw in a bag of ice and they make a great cooler Another interesting new feature from Ford is a rearview camera system to enhance visibility while backing up Mounted in the tailgate handle bezel the camera is activated when the vehicle is shifted into reverse The video image is displayed on the self dimming rearview mirror This is particularly useful when backing up a trailer Other new features for 2008 include a standard tachometer on manual trans mission F 150 XL and STX half tons e GMC and Chevrolet pickups underwent a redesign in 2007 manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors on F 150 XLT and Lariat optional Power Code remote start system and a tire pressure monitor ing system with the Heavy Duty package Tow ratings range from up to 11 000 Ibs on the F 150 to 24 000 Ibs
63. mbing Today with 6 000 employees worldwide Wilo pronounced vee lo is the sixth largest pump manufacturer in the world The company may have a long histo ry in Europe but it has come a very long way in just a few years in Canada Wilo Canada Inc headquartered in Calgary was launched in July of 2004 followed by Chicago based Wilo USA LLC in September 2004 Since then it has p ump manufacturer Wilo AG par gained a significant share of a very com petitive market helped in no small part by its technology and an aggressive marketing campaign We re quite proud of that remarked Sheldon Schiffner vice presi dent of sales and marketing for Wilo Canada Three years ago nobody knew who Wilo was Much of the company s success can be attributed to a progressive approach to technology Many years ago Wilo adopted Pumpen Intelligenz to describe a customer focused applica tion driven approach for the develop ment of innovative pumps and systems It has been responsible for many innovations including the first circula Filer upto Sl 5 million tion accelerator in 1928 positive inter nal cooling for submersible wastewater pumps in the 1950s the first fully elec tronic circulating pump in 1988 and a high efficiency pump for heating air conditioning and cooling applications in 2001 Today it is a leader in smart pump technology Last September Wilo opened a new state of the art manu
64. mly believe that little book played a key role in the rebuilding of our business in the fall of 1999 after we declined a huge contract with one Technicians must see the big picture Editor s note Hydronic heating columnist Roy Collver received the following letter Dear Roy I try to read all your articles published in Plumbing and HVAC and always find them of great interest My background has primarily been with air source heat pump system design and as your latest article indicated there is more and more interest in hybrid sys tems As a mechanical engineering tech nologist with both formal and HRAI training my focus has been with on forc ed air duct design system selection etc Yet with hydronic hybrid systems I have had to rely on others for design and installation I have been frustrated with the hydronic guys not understanding what I am trying to accomplish which most likely is a lack of training on both my part and theirs Their design work has been provided through the whole salers which leads me to believe that they do not really understand the engi neering processes behind the design I am responsible to my customer to provide the best system that they can carry in the budget and ultimately I end up taking the heat when something goes wrong Therefore I am searching for non manufacturer training programs that I can use to develop and design these systems with confidence The last hydronic training that I
65. mponents not shown on this drawing Most illustrations strive to focus on a few salient points and are not designed to be engineering drawings So please don t try and design a system based on magazine graphics Compared to most systems we now work with this is about as easy as it gets We have a whole house controlled by a single thermostat It uses a high temper ature atmospheric natural gas boiler not uncommon just a few years ago Now I don t want to trash this type of system because if the radiation is sized precisely to the room by room heat loss and every radiator flow is properly balanced these systems can deliver comfort and satisfaction and operate almost trouble free for many years The main issue today is that the homeowner wants more They want to save energy They want to warm the floors They want unlimited domestic hot water They want every room to have its own thermostat They want air conditioning and ventilation They want a modern hybrid system Can you deliver The modern system Fig 2 is trying to convey far too much information all at once but it serves to make an important point It is really the simplest common hybrid system I can think of yet the number of details to THERMOSTAT SENSES TELLS THE AIR TEMPERATURE BOILER 180 F HOT WATER TO RADIATORS SUPPLY FIRES UNTIL A gt WATER TEMP AQUASTAT SETTING CIRCULATOR TURNS ON PUMP WHEN WATER GETS HOT TURNS IT OFF
66. nager The new aer ator offers other advantages too Our new water saving aerator provides more consistent water flow across a wide range of pres sures explained Capasso This means a condo owner in a high rise building will receive the same consistent water flow as a homeowner in a newly constructed neigh borhood or even a century home While the water conservation technology is virtually invis ible the homeowner will be drawn by the look In design ing the Rothbury Collection we paid particular attention to the details said Capasso Homeowners will notice fine points such as the common lines across the handles lift rod and faucet spout the hidden aerator the symmetry around the faucet hub and bases and the rectangular trim detail around the faucet s spout It s these details that make the collection one of Moen s finest The collection features a full bath suite of faucets showerheads and accessories This includes a two han dle centreset faucet two handle widespread faucet and a Roman tub faucet available with three or four hole diverter options Complementary bath accessories are available including a pivoting paper holder tank lever glass shelf robe hook towel ring 18 and 24 inch towel bars and a double towel bar The Rothbury suite features tub shower shower only and valve only trim options to be used with Moen s Posi Temp and Moentrol valves Moen s innovative M PACT valve syst
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68. nent and system availability recent contractor distribu tor survey data and R 410A training opportunities The seminar addresses both residential and commercial air conditioning markets To download the seminar via podcast go to EmersonClimate com refrigerant ac Emerson Climate Tech Circle no 337 QA T Selkirk phis dus redesigned www selkirkcorp com with both Can adian and U S product information news product registration and website links The new Selkirk University online training program and online tools Chimney Planners Interactive Instal lation Guides Dealer Locator are among the highlights of the new site It com bines new elements with the best fea tures from www selkirkinc com and www selkirkcanada com the company reports Selkirk Canada Circle no 338 Reliable Controls has recently released its RC Archive 2 0 software with a myr iad of new features and functions It is an SQL based data acquisition applica tion used to create long term trend logs archived from multiple buildings End users can quickly gain access to numer Win a BIG Fiat Screen LCD TV plus thousands of dollars in prizes with Plumbing amp HVAC s Show Guide for CIVIX CIPHEX Pick up your Show Guide at registration visit the participating booths and WIN Plumbing 4 a e Circle Number 126 for More Information 30 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News January February 2008 Archive ERU ous trend logs r
69. nformation Plumbin The Voice of Canada s Mechanical Industry Hearth amp Heating Issue Attracting youth 8 Recruit at high schools urges StatsCan T a E _ Beautiful fireplaces 14 Energy efficiency takes back seat for customer A really big show 31 CMX CIPHEX returns to Toronto Cover photo Tom Potocki front and Brad David of Broom s Air Conditioning install a fireplace insert Photo by Simon Blake www plumbingandhvac ca SIVA In This Issue Departments Products amp Technologies sure we could tell you about Mr Slim ductless systems and how our multi splits are Energy Star qualified and are available up to 23 SEER and how this translates into significant energy and cost savings for your customers Heck we could even tell you about our industry first Ksee Sensor Technology which automatically finds hot or cold spots by detecting the temperature at floor level and adjusting the airflow to compensate But when all is said and done we have to admit that it s much easier to install and enjoy a Mr Slim system than explain it So to learn more go to smarthvac ca ca ENERGY STAR R ATIA HIGH EFFICIENCY a Mar err HAUTE EFFICACIT PARTS amp COMPRESSOR WARRANTY as B TECHNOLOGY OE e ae E A E S E E 5 aleei e acc ace Geen arene am Pi rene Mare Fate we eet es 14 NCIS ER ING Sener te Se ee eee ent RS Pe oe 7 VORHER 21 COUR es Eveni eae meee T E EE
70. ngton Ont reports We do noth ing but direct vent in basement applications The push for energy efficiency is making electronic ignition more com mon although manufacturers still have reservations Remote controls are available for many models New gas valve designs allow the burner to be modulated over a wide range In Pe HVACS last look at natural gas fireplaces two years ago we predicted You ve got governments offering incentives to the public to move them to electronic ignition but on the other hand you ve sot the industry that Knows there can be Startup venting issues In cold weather that the standing pilot light would quickly disappear Not so say manufac turers We re still using them although we see more and more of a demand for electronic ignition reports Dana Moroz manager of technical services for Wolf Steel Barrie Ont manufac turer of Napoleon Fireplaces Two factors mean that standing pilots will likely be around for some time Adding electronics to a fireplace adds cost We see electronic ignition in green homes but for the most part the consumer is looking for the best price says Moroz Secondly the small amount of heat provided by the standing pilot improves fireplace startup reported Miles You ve got govern ments offering incentives to the public to move them to electronic ignition but on the other hand you ve got the industry that knows there can be sta
71. now available The Standard 62 1 2007 User s Manual provides con tractors and engineers with a better un derstanding of the design installation and operation requirements in ANSI ASHRAE Standard 62 1 2007 Ventil ation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Published last year the updated stan dard contains new requirements for separation of environmental tobacco smoke ETS spaces from ETS free spa ces clarification of humidity control design requirements and the inclusion of new rates for high rise residential occupancies Visit www ashrae org book store for more information ASHRAE Circle no 310 Bathroom vent Continental Fan s in ceiling AeroFan is designed to deliver powerful effective and quiet bathroom ventilation This whisper quiet two speed fan 1s include long life ball bearing motor thermal overload protection and built in counter bal anced damper Installation is easy thanks to adjustable mounting brackets Continental Fan Circle no 311 Product Profile Fujitsu expands R410A multi zone AC line Fujitsu has expanded its Halcyon line of R410A inverter multi zone air conditioners and heat pumps to offer 41 An expanded line allows contractors to better tailor Fujitsu Halycon AC systems to individual buildings different combinations This gives contractors more flexibility to tailor the system to each home or building by mixing components Contractors can select either a 24 000 or 36 000 BTU
72. nox are designed to help create a bet ter indoor environment while reducing energy bills They use R 410A refrigerant to achieve efficiency ratings up to 16 5 SEER and 8 5 HSPF They are ENERGY STAR qualified A two stage compres sor reduces temper ature swings while providing the right amount of cooling and dehumidifica tion A louvered panel design allows quick easy access to interior components from all sides Lennox Circle no 303 www plumbingandhvac ca burner offers quiet efficient operation These units are also available with a power gas burner Pre heated combustion air introduced by a thermostatically controlled forced draft system is partially responsible for the high efficiency this unit achieves A curtain of air prevents smoke from coming out the fire door when the unit is being charged The blower section can be mounted on the left or right side The electrical harness is pre wired for easy installation Newmac multi fired units are built under strict ISO 9001 standards to ensure a high level of quality control Oil output is 86 000 to 96 000 Btu s while the average output on wood is 100 000 Btu h There are a number of maintenance friendly features including wide flue passages and large firebox door for easy cleanout along with yewear You re not dressed for work Newmac has brought a new level of efficiency to combination wood oil furnaces disposable filters Cleaning tools are included
73. ns 416 614 5826 martyn plumbingandhvac ca Regional Sales Manager Jordan Chong 416 614 5832 jordan plumbingandhvac ca Design and Production Tim Norton production nytek ca Circulation Manager Pat Glionna Corporate Services Anthony Evangelista PLUMBING amp HVAC PRODUCT NEWS Magazine is published eight times annually by NEWCOM Business Media Inc and is written for individuals who purchase specify approve the selection of plumbing piping hot water heating fire protection warm air heating air conditioning ventilation refrigeration controls and related systems and products throughout Canada Head Office NEWCOM Business Media Inc 451 Attwell Drive Toronto Ontario Canada M9W 5C4 Tel 416 242 8088 Fax 416 242 8085 POSTMASTER Send all address changes and circula tion inquiries to Plumbing amp HVAC Product News magazine 451 Attwell Drive Toronto Ontario Canada M9W 5C4 Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement No 40063170 Postage paid at Toronto ON Annual Subscription 34 00 plus 1 70 GST single copy 5 00 plus 0 25 GST in Canada United States 40 00 U S One year subscription in U S 40 00 US One year subscription for eign 65 00 U S Copyright 2008 The contents of this magazine may not be reproduced in any manner without the prior written permission of the Publisher Canada We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistan
74. nsultation with the customer is important in the design stage to determine these details You may need floor sensors and sophisticated thermostats to accom plish some of these tasks but the good news is that stuff is fairly easy to come by these days The options available in controlling these kinds of systems are almost unlimited and the best advice I can pass on is to find a boiler or control manufacturer who can assist you in the design process Work closely with them to develop your plan of attack and learn some of the finesse required to build a superior system By limiting your choices and working with ex perts who can guarantee everything boilers pumps valves controls etc will work together in an efficient way you greatly increase your chances of SUCCESS Roy Collver operates Mechanical Systems 2000 in Calgary He can be reached at royc ms 2000 com www plumbingandhvac ca Heat Transfer Products Inc recently un veiled its SuperStor Contender Solar line of glass lined indirect water heaters designed specifically for solar thermal appli cations The solar powered enamel heat exchanger is positioned at the bottom of its glass lined storage tank while the back up heat source either a heat exchanger or an electric ele ment is located in the top half A thermostat maintains a pre set water temperature Two inches of non CFC polyurethane foam insula tion keep tank heat loss to less than a half degre
75. omers get all the hot water they need Visit www bradfordwhite com or talk to your Bradford White sales representative BRADFORD WHITE CANADA INC Built to be the Best www bradfordwhite com e 866 690 0961 2007 Bradford White Corporation All rights reserved Circle Number 123 for More Information aa Cr ANCE SERIES HIGH PERFORMANCE SERIES FEATURES e HIGH INPUT 25 gallon GX2 25S 78 000 BTU Hr 55 gallon GX1 55S 80 000 BTU Hr Helical Fin Flue Maximizes heat exchange capabilities e Optimizer Temperature Control System Bradford White s integrated mixing device e Hydrojet2 Total Performance System Designed for higher input applications e Standard 4 Venting e Side Tappings For Space Heating Pipes Valves amp Fittings Pro Press for tight areas New RIDGID ProPress Rings allow users to press connections in less acces sible areas than with other existing jaw sets Available in six sizes from 1 2 to 2 they feature swivel actuators with 180 degree rotation that permit the tool to connect to the ring at almost any angle Also available are ProPress XL Rings for pressing bronze fittings and XL C Rings for pressing copper fittings both of which have a 2 1 2 to 4 capac ity RIDGID Circle no 323 Magnetic sludge remover The new JUDO FerroClean Sludge Separator removes all iron sludge mag netite that oc curs in closed loop heating and cooling systems as we
76. on doesn t anyone know what the national code commit tees are up to There is no simple answer to that There is a public review process Manufacturers associations and other groups do have people that monitor code activities and work with code committees However these people are primarily volunteers and dealing with codes is not their primary responsibility Working their way through pages and pages of documents written in excruciatingly difficult to read code language can be daunting and can easily end up on the backburner If one area of the code process is causing particular concern another issue might slip by with little attention I suspect this occurred with the ventila tion section given that every manufac turer and association has been so busy in recent years with the new interpreta tion of the CSA B149 gas code that requires all plastic venting systems to be certified to ULC S 636 requirements The National Research Council which administers the national codes needs to find a better way to publicize the changes that its building code committees are considering It needs to get the word out in plain English and French through trade magazines and associations well before the changes are made The CSA needs to do the same with the standards that it is responsible for Currently the degree of watchfulness Heat Transfer Coils amp Corrosion Protection Coatings Viadok Manufacturing is the Canadian l
77. percent overhead at 34 percent and pre tax profit at six per cent This was the average of contrac tors with sales under 2 million and we included an owner manager salary at 100 000 With sales of 2 million and a gross profit margin of 45 percent a company would have 900 000 in contribution to overhead and profit This should be more than adequate to cover overhead of 38 percent and a profit of seven per cent of sales If I was the owner manager of such a company that did residential service and retrofit here is what I would do and what I would recommend you should do 1 Increase gross profit to 50 percent by reducing costs increasing prices or a combination of both 2 Budget for 2 million in sales 3 Keep overhead under 40 percent of sales and make a 10 percent pre tax profit 25 percent of HVAC con tractors make more than 10 percent profit example if most jobs have 1 90 in materials for every 1 in labour and a specific job has a different ratio you should ask why 8 Share the wealth a Implement a profit sharing pro gram that rewards those who exceed expectations 9 Do regular employee evaluations a Always ask employees what one thing in the company would you change if you had a magic wand When they tell you don t explain why it cant be done do it 10 Do regular customers a Have someone phone up every customer after every call and complete a short questionnaire ev
78. president of Selkirk Canada To get that amount of flame and make it look nice you need big Btu num bers You are getting some heat out of there but most of it goes out the chimney This has been a considerable change since gas fireplaces were introduced about thirty years ago Our original approach to gas fireplaces in 1981 was not the decorative side it was more the heating side it was more a gas fired wood stove reported Martin Miles product director for Miles Industries of North Vancouver manufactur er of the Valor brand in Canada Other key trends in recent years include the clean face design along with new shapes such as portrait style fire places that are built right into the wall often in non tradi tional locations like the bath room Nevertheless fireplaces continue to fulfill an important function as a heat ing device offering a form of zone heat ing A fireplace in the living or recre ation room allows the homeowner to maintain that room at a comfortable temperature without having to main tain the entire house at that level While consumer demand continues to push the aesthetics in new directions manufacturers continue to develop the technology Tighter homes are pushing over a wide range Today s gas valve technology modulates the flame the move to direct venting to the point where Mike McPhee operations man ager for Broom s Air Conditioning in Burli
79. r heat and in a second seminar Simple ways to bring solar into your heating mix And even test your technical skills CMX CIPHEX 2006 photos www plumbingandhvac ca Standards Authority TSSA will out line the code requirements for brazed refrigeration piping systems and will review the CSA B52 mechanical refrigeration code Robert Bean of Healthy Heating will report on indoor air quality in his first session and then talk about HRAI s four day hydronic heating program in his second A number of interesting panel pre sentations will be presented covering topics such as micro cogeneration meeting ventilation requirements in Ontario homes efficient commercial space heating NRCan The entire list along with a list of ex hibitors will appear in the March issue of Pe HVAC A full list of exhibitors and seminars can also be found on the show website at www cmx ciphexshow com Of course trade shows are also a social event notes show chairman Ed Seaward of Union Gas You ll be con necting with your peers in the industry more than 13 000 of them It s an opportunity to create new partnerships and forge new alliances Habitat gala evening The Canadian Institute of Plumbing amp Heating CIPH will hold a gala evening and auction to raise money for Habitat for Humanity on the eve of the show The event will take place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel March 26 Canadian comedian and
80. r conditioning kitchen and bath refrigeration tools and software T has probably never been a The Toronto Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council will give a presentation titled What you need to know about LEED green building benefits Winnipeg based HVAC consultant and HRAI SkillTech instructor John Hockman will explain mechanical ventilation systems that work Thomas Pederson dean of science and professor of marine geochem istry at the University of Victoria will speak on Climate change where on earth are we going Emerson Climate Technologies Dennis Kozina will explain Smart compressors and controls for refrig eration Zurns Doug Dyer will report on Codes and Standards Backflow prevention Tony Scholl technical specialist for the Ontario Technical Safety and Youll be connecting with your peers in the industry more than 13 000 of them Learning forum As well organizers will offer an exten sive seminar program included in the admission price designed to guide con tractors through the maize of new tech nologies codes and other issues Over 30 sessions are planned Featured speakers include e Skip Hayden of Natural Resources Canada will discuss What makes combustion systems efficient and what doesn t U S based hydronic heating expert Bob Hot Rod Rohr will talk about Planning and installing systems without losing your cool or you
81. rated Appliances is a built in fully plumbed coffee system that brews coffee at the optimum tem perature This twelve cup design mounts within the wall atop a counter saving counter space and rather than monopolizing an electrical outlet it actu ally adds two Because it is plumbed directly to a water supply whose quali ty can also be improved by different fil tration systems it also eliminates the need for refilling Integrated Appliances Circle no 334 January February 2008 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News 27 Trucks for the Trade The new pickups Big changes in 2007 lead to steady refinement for 2008 By Simon Blake his might be the year for those con T who don t like to buy new things in the first year to buy a new pickup truck After a number of manu facturers completely redesigned their offerings in 2007 the 2008 models offer a number of useful features but no rad ical changes One of the most important improve ments has little to do with the manufac turers The strong Canadian dollar has resulted in a price reduction on many models Toyota for example is offering 1 825 off the 2007 list price for its 2008 Tundra full sized pickup Cargo management Ford s popular F series is celebrating 60 years of production this year The F 150 1 2 ton and Super Duty 250 350 and the new 450 offer a number of new fea tures for 2008 All are available with Ford s new factory installed cargo
82. rcent of the cost for a municipality or non profit group in a remote area Corporate maximums for multiple installations are 4 million in these two provinces 2 million else where More information can be found at www ecoaction gc ca ecoenergy Natural Resources Canada is also funding 90 percent of costs for certifi cation and testing of packaged solar water technologies The goal is to increase by 2011 the selection of per AXC amp EXT In Line Duct Fans AeroFan Superior Bathroom Fans SEE PEF amp GEF Exhaust Fans CX Complete Air Purification Systems KRD amp PRD Radial Blade Blowers formance tested and CSA certified solar heating systems to at least 12 types from the few that are now approved Energy saving software The Ministry also recently released the latest version of its free RETscreen ener gy efficiency software It includes finan cially viable clean power heating and cooling technologies and energy efficiency measures The new version also includes access to 22 years of NASA global climate data It now comes in 26 languages and can be acquired at www retscreen net SSN LAE E T gc E i Aeroflo offers a superior line of ventilation products and air purification systems providing better AIRFLOW by DESIGN Aeroflo Inc www aeroflo com Tel 905 890 6192 Toll 800 779 4021 Circle Number 111 for More Information January February 2008 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News
83. rewired X X X X Circle Number 110 for More Information Industry News Federal solar Incentives In Brief Continued from page 7 discussion will require an annual fuel utilization efficiency AFUE rating of 92 percent or higher effective Oct 1 reports the Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada HRAI The qualifying level for oil furnaces will move to 85 percent on the same date Furnace motor standard The Canadian Standards Associ ation plans to develop a standard for forced air furnace fan motor performance efficiency reports HRAI Electricity consumption is not currently part of AFUE ratings Roadshow success CIPHEX Roadshow mini trade shows drew over 1300 visitors in five cities last fall reports CIPH Successful shows were held in ot John s Nfld Winnipeg Saskatoon Regina and Vancouver Ninety eight exhibitors displayed their products Visit www ciph com for more information Trane sold On Dec 17 Ingersoll Rand Co based in Bermuda announced a 10 1 billion deal to buy New Jersey based Trane one of the world s largest manufacturers of HVAC equipment Trane recently sold its American Standard kitchen and bath business but Is retaining the name for its heating and air conditioning appliances The deal is expected to close in the spring Johnson acquires Skymark Johnson Controls Inc Milwaukee Wisconsin has acquired Skymark International Inc an indoor p
84. rmation visit www grundfos ca mb Circle Number 124 for More Information 26 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News January February 2008 Ww GRUNDFOS 4 pletely pass over the thermal motor before discharge ensuring that delivery temperature will be maintained even with water flow far below the rated capacity Dobbin Sales Circle no 325 Heavy duty check valve The new heavy duty 12 Model 80DIX check valve NPT female connection from Danfoss is designed for larger sub mersible pumps for well water irriga tion public and booster systems This valve features a double guided poppet with a ductile iron body and has anti poppet spin lugs with stainless steel fas teners It is designed for vertical or hor izontal applications and can be installed with an optional breakoff plug for draining the riser pipe Danfoss Flomatic Corp Circle no 326 Making pipes beautiful Alvin Products Lab Metal Repair and Patching Compound is designed for use where pipes and fittings have to be cleaned up for painting or powder coat ing for high visibility areas It is a metal filler that repairs dents and voids smoothes weld beads and hides cracks and other surface blemishes or imper fections on cast or stamped metal parts Alvin Products Circle no 327 Flood protection The Floodsafe from Watts protects the home from flooding due to a leaking water heater When it detects water under the heater it automatically shuts off t
85. rtup venting issues in cold weather As a result some electronic igni tions are designed so that they can be switched to standing pilot mode when 14 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News January February 2008 E n 4 x d g i ai j HVAC mechanics Tom Potocki front and Brad David of Broom s Air Conditioning Burlington Ont install a fireplace insert outdoor temperature drops A new technology called pilot on demand may offer a solution Basically this is an electronic ignition that lights the pilot that in turn lights the burner The standing pilot stays on during the actual use cycle said Miles Most electronic ignition models include a battery backup because of the ice storm effect A gas fireplace will continue to operate if the power goes out as it did when many residents in eastern Ontario and much of Quebec were left without power for days in some cases more than a week follow ing an ice storm in 1998 Today some manufacturers offer as many as 40 different fireplace models This can make it difficult for the con tractor to keep up to date or to offer more than one or two product lines Tt used to be that dealers would offer a choice of three or four different brand names now it s almost too compli cated to do that says Vukanovich It s imperative that contractors and dealers take advantage of any available manu facturer training and attend trade shows where t
86. ruct Canada drew 23 461 people to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building Nov 28 30 up six percent from 2006 Every year the show draws more mechanical industry exhibitors but they can sometimes be difficult to find among exhibitors offering everything from paving tiles to pest control in the five shows that occur under the Construct Canada banner Newcomers Viessmann Manufacturing and Bardon Supplies along with Delta Faucet for example could be found in the Property Management Exposition amp Conference Other plumbing manufacturers like Kohler and Moen exhibited in the C anadas largest all trades construc Design Trends show Zurn Watts Uponor Judo and many others could be found in the actual Construct Canada area Still others exhibited in the Homebuilder and Renovator Expo This year s show marked a growing interest in everything that is green and environmentally viable from systems to products and technologies that lead to environmentally advanced buildings reported show spokesperson Annette Borger She added that feedback from show attendees was positive with many remarking it was the best show to date Planning is already underway for the 2008 event It will include a number of special features to celebrate the 20th anniversary Dec 3 5 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Unlicensed workers draw 10 000 fine those who perform HVAC instal lations without the correct licens es
87. ry 2008 site polarity poles A four pole motor while running will have two north N and two south S poles The effect of 60 cycle power will result in the polar ity of the poles changing back and forth from N to S at a rate 7200 hun dred times a second per pole or 1800 times a minute for a four pole motor and 3600 times a minute for a 3600 RPM motor The result is a shift of the polarity with each reverse of the 60 cycle power Accelerating to the speed of rotat ing magnetic field The rotor also has a winding in it but rather than the fine wires of the stator it has heavy copper bars joined together to carry magnetiz ing currents within the rotor The rotating field in the stator induces a current flow to the rotor creating a similar four pole magnetic field in the rotor The magnetic field created in the rotor is attracted to the rotating stator magnet field and the rotor will acceler ate to follow the rotating magnetic field of the stator The rotor doesn t quite reach the speed of rotating magnetic field in the stator as there has to be a difference in speed for the bars of the rotor to have current inducted to create a magnetic field Thus we see the motor rated speed at 1725 to 1750 RPM or 3450 to 3500 RPM The difference 1s the slip factor Circuit ampacity Manufactures list the full load rating of their equipment followed by the words ampacity Circuit ampacity refers to the amperage and voltage car
88. rying capacity of the entire circuit from the breaker panel to the actual motor Table D12 of the Canadian Electrical Code does not show circuit ampacity but rather the minimum wire and breaker or fuse to use for various motor loads The length of the conduc tors must be considered along with wire sizes shown in Table 12 and read in conjunction with table D3 to choose the right wire size for amp load volt age maintenance and distance from the distribution panel P f circuit Long conductor runs Wire sizing especially on longer runs should be based on the correction factors in Table D3 and on short runs more on the breaker size rather than the FL Amps of the motor For exam ple wire size for 16 amp motor cur rent draw is shown in the code book as 12 AWG The compressor manu facturer will recommend a 30 or 40 amp breaker Lengths longer than 25 feet should be sized up from 12 gauge wire to 10 gauge up to 50 feet to 8 gauge etc This is something that should be looked at especially on rooftop applications when the breaker panel isn t nearby When in doubt especially after a hermetic motor failure check the wire size length and voltage drop on start especially on units with two or more compressors When a second com pressor starts the conductors are already loaded with the first stage compressor and fans The second stage start may be starting with 60 percent of the conductor capacity already used up Conta
89. s I have an accounting practice but I have never learned how to use Quick Books or Simply Accounting Why Because I don t want to become a book keeper Hopefully you did not start your HVAC business to learn how to install a furnace Even if you do have a technical back ground I would recommend you follow this procedure for growing and manag ing your business You can t provide leadership when you are in the trenches Ronald Coleman is a Vancouver based accountant management consultant author and educator specializing in the construction industry His web site is www ronaldcoleman ca and he can be reached by e mail at info ronaldcoleman ca Companies Continued from page 32 Selkirk Corp Stoney Creek Ont is celebrating 75 years in business More on this in the next issue Distech Controls Inc Brossard Que has acquired a majority share in SystemHouse BV based in Amsterdam the Netherlands to form Distech Controls Europe BV Johnson Controls Milwaukee Wisconsin has acquired Skymark International Ajax Ont Roby Metal 2000 Saint Victor Que has formed a partnership with Granby Steel Tanks Granby Que for the merchandising and sales of the EXACTA product line in Ontario Quebec and the Maritimes The Grundfos Group Denmark has acquired the Peerless Pump Company Indianapolis Indiana www plumbingandhvac ca Go ahead TIGHTEN up your schedule Installation is as simple as Lu
90. t of a shrug remarked Luymes But it marked a new direction for the Coalition This is the first time the HVAC Coalition has pro actively addressed an issue before it became a problem However the Coalition got stuck with the cost when the OEB denied its request for cost recovery The group appealed on the grounds that it was a public interest decision and therefore should be reimbursed If not for the Coalition it would not have been raised added Luymes to a room that not only included contractors but Enbridge representatives in the Toronto chapter of the Heating Refrigeration The industry needs to focus on youth for its apprenticeship requirements says Statistics Canada the building construction trades in 2005 Across all trades 2 225 women com pleted apprenticeships in 2005 In terestingly the oldest women with an average age of 33 were registered in the building construction trades group and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada HRAC Unfortunately the Coalition learned that the OEB denied the appeal a few days after the meeting Open bill The other major dispute previously reported in Pe HVAC ended the exclu sive right of Direct Energy to insert marketing material with the Enbridge gas bill It could have gone one of two ways said Luymes Many in the industry and possibly the majority of consumers would have preferred a naked bill with no marketing material Howev
91. therefore the general manager s skills in running the business are far more important than any technical skills he has In a small company with only two or three people it would be difficult for the business to support a full time gen eral manager therefore the general manager would need some technical understanding of the business However my view of a two or three person firm is that the owner has not created a business he has bought him self a job Take the owner out of the business for a week and the sales billings will likely drop off In a true business the operations can con tinue without the everyday presence of the owner I have also found based on the finan cial benchmark programs that I have undertaken for the Heating Refriger ation and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada HRAI that HVAC contractors with sales under 750 000 usually find it very difficult to make money consis tently The exception is where the con tractor is in a very specialized area and can charge premium rates Aiming for annual sales of 1 5 to 2 5 is likely to be a sustainable opera tion The average HVAC contractor in Canada does 3 3 million in annual sales At 1 5 million the company should be able to support an overhead structure that does not require an owner to have a strong technical back ground In the 2007 HRAI Benchmark pro gram we had a group of 22 contractors with sales averaging 1 4 million gross profit at 40
92. ve cylinder engine available as an option Ihe Ford Ranger and Mazda B Series which are both manufactured at Ford s Twin Cities plant in Minnesota and are essentially identical under the skin feature longer 12 000 km service intervals in 2008 They are available in conventional cab and two and four door Supercab configurations The standard motor is a 143 hp 2 3 litre Mazda designed four www plumbingandhvac ca cylinder with three and four litre V 6 options at 148 and 207 hp respectively The transmission is either a five speed manual or automatic Four wheel drive models feature shift on the fly technology According to Driving News www carpages ca Ford plans to aban don the small truck market when it closes its Twin Cities plant in 2009 along with the Cleveland Ohio plant that manu factures the engines Both trucks have been steady sellers for the two manufacturers over the years The long standing The Dodge Dakota receives a facelift for 2008 purchased a 33 percent stake in Mazda something it retains to this day relationship between the two compa nies began in the early 90s when Ford Our newest addition to a family of over 2 000 mini ball valves manufactured in North America Introducing QUICK GRIP mini ball valves Simply clean amp de burr the pipe and PUSH IT ON Dahl Mee NO SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED To remove valve simply take off Locking Clip a
93. w WILO NA com WILO Canada Inc 1 866 WILO CDN www WILO NA com Circle Number 107 for More Information Industry News Good news bad news Contractor rights group finds success comes with a big bill By Simon Blake the Ontario HVAC Coalition deep in a financial hole Victories in two major battles with Enbridge Gas Distribution left the contractor rights group with a 105 075 deficit for 2007 thanks to legal bills and other related costs But it was worth it remarked Coalition Chair Rob Jutras of Reliance Home Comfort Standing up for small and medium sized HVAC contractors on access to the Enbridge bill for mar keting purposes and battling the Enbridge Energy Link dealer program were at the very heart of why the Coalition was created he told mem bers at the group s annual meeting in Woodbridge Ont Nov 27 The old mantra that truth is stranger than fiction could easily be applied to some of the Energy Link tes timony at the Ontario Energy Board OEB hearing Coalition lawyer Jay Shepherd uncovered something called Project Atocha during cross examina tion of Enbridge witnesses reported Martin Luymes case manager for the Coalition This turned out to be code for sunken treasure something that Enbridge was perhaps trying to recover after having sold the business built on the back of its previous dealer network to Direct Energy some years ago The name comes from the Spanish sail
94. w Dyn A Matic Corners from Hardcast offer universal compatibility with TDC or TDF duct flanges in commercial appli cations or with Hardcasts four bolt Fujitsu General America Circle no 314 flange and most com petitive bolt on aj available in 3M Technologies has introduced the An extended service life requires fewer flanges Design a lighted and non features of their Filtrete residential fur filter changeouts Integral seals may ed for manual lighted versions nace filters to the commercial air filter help reduce air bypass or automatic Other features market 3M Technologies Circle n0 312 corner mach ine installation each corner features two pre punched holes that allow duct sections to be secured with screws so carriage bolt fastening is easy and effi cient Hardcast Circle no 313 _ y AS LKIRK oe A Ty ATA TT AS LKIRK CANADA CORPORATION www plumbingandhvac ca Toll Free 888 SELKIRK 735 5475 e Fax 905 662 5352 Company Overview A Selkirk originally invented the Prefabricated metal chimney in Selkirk Manitoba 1933 A Selkirk makes Chimney amp Venting products serving the Residential and Commercial Industrial markets A Selkirk serves the Hearth HVAC amp Hardware Home Centre Distribution Channels with a multi brand strategy JA Selkirk operates 3 Ontario manufacturing plants Brockville Nobel and Stoney Creek
95. was able to get my hands on was labeled modern hydronic heating and was about as out of date as shovel fed coal boilers Mark F Lennan CET Halifax Heating Residential Inc Roy responds Hi Mark I totally agree with you it can be frustrating finding adequate training of the higher quality you are after I have some suggestions for you to investigate The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton has devel oped a certification course for hydron ics designers and installers Visit www nait ca program Also you may want to check out www hydronicpros com and www radiantpanelassociation org www plumbingandhvac ca of the largest home service companies in Ontario We had been hand fed work for over 25 years by the gas utili ty During that time we grew our com pany from a one man sub contractor to a company with 31 employees The closer we got to the time of signing the new contract the more convinced I became that it would lead to the even tual demise of the company Of course once I declined the contract we downsized to six employees along with my husband and I My daughter con vinced me to spend the few dollars to purchase that little book and it con firmed what I knew in my heart had to be done I knew that we had to strive not to be the cheapest nor compete with the many middle of the road companies but we had to reach the elite customers by offering quality products and excellent service at
96. when operating on oil This model features a number of unique features aimed at energy conservation There are separate combustion chambers for wood and oil with automatic switching between the two with twin blowers and separate thermostats Users typically set the wood thermostat at a higher temperature than the oil thermostat noted Tony Comeau P Eng technical marketer for Newmac Manufacturing Debert N S Wood Is burned without grates for better efficiency An all welded steel heat exchanger is supplemented by a secondary heat exchanger for maximum heat transfer A flame retention oil The energy efficient HD 7 5 and HD 3 indirect heating systems from Munters are designed to improve workspace environments and reduce fuel con sumption and heat ing costs They are self con tained with an indirect fired heat exchanger designed to keep products of combustion and moisture separate from conditioned air and a process air blower to allow for single point power and duct connections Munters Circle no 301 are ENERGY STAR qualified rated as high as 16 6 SEER Features include a two stage compressor variable speed blower motor and excellent airflow with exceptionally low sound lev els This unit can be mount ed horizontal ly or vertically with easy to reach electrical and gas connections on the right side Trane Circle no 302 The S Class SSB SPB line of commercial air conditioners and heat pumps from Len
97. xposition Centre Louisville Kentucky Call 1 800 257 7222 715 546 3346 or visit www pumpershow com FEB 28 MARCH 1 Hearth Patio amp Barbecue Expo 2008 Georgia World Congress Centre Atlanta Georgia Call 202 289 2001 or visit www hpbexpo com MARCH 2 6 Canadian Construction Association 90th Annual Conference Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria B C Call 613 236 9455 or visit www cca acc com for more information MARCH 26 CIPH Gala Evening in Support of Habitat for Humanity Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto Call 416 695 0447 or visit www ciph com MARCH 27 29 CMX CIPHEX 2008 Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto Call 1 800 282 0003 or 416 444 5225 visit www cmxciphexshow com APRIL 10 13 Kitchen Bath Industry Show amp Conference KBIS 2008 McCormick Place Chicago Call 1 800 933 8735 770 291 5409 or visit www kbis com MAY 7 8 MEET 2008 Moncton Coliseum Complex Moncton N B Call Jeff Lacey at 1 888 454 7469 506 658 0018 www masterpromotions ca meet asp MAY 28 30 OILHEAT 2008 Brookstreet Hotel Kanata Ont Call 1 800 257 1593 or visit www coha ca January February 2008 Plumbing amp HVAC Product News 31 People amp Places Wilo celebrates 135 years ent company to Wilo Canada is celebrating 135 years in business Louis Oplander founded the company in 1872 at Dortmund Germany as a factory for copper and brass goods In 1920 it expanded into heating and plu

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