March 2006 - Plumbing & HVAC

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FeaturesIn This IssueDepartmentsProducts & TechnologiesHot Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 E-Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Going wireless 12Communication technology becomesaffordableIndustry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Atlantic Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Western Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51People & Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Coming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Mechanical Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Shop Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Faucets & Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Pipes, Valves & Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Tools & Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Trucks for the Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Breathtaking design 16Tough challenge for contractors,engineersEfficient home heating 19The bumpy ride to new technologiesLearning opportunity 53Canada’s major mechanical showreturnsSt. Lawrence Chemical Inc.Exclusive distributor of Genetron refrigerants in CanadaOntario and Western Canada, Tel: 416-243-9615 Fax: 416-243-9731Quebec and the Maritime Provinces, Tel: 514-457-3628 Fax: 514-457-9773Cover photo: This artist’s concept of the newCrystal Galleries at the Royal OntarioMuseum illustrates the challenge faced bymechanical engineers and contractors.(Miller Hare, © ROM 2006. All rights reserved.)www.plumbingandhvac.caCircle Number 104 for More Information

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Industry NewsOnt. energy boardorders end togas bill monopolyBy Ron ShukerHVAC/R industry gatheringThe Ontario HVAC Coalition hasachieved a significant victory in itslong-running campaign to endexclusive access to the Enbridge Inc.natural gas utility bill in Ontario byDirect Energy Essential Home Services.In its decision released Feb. 9, theOntario Energy Board stated: “… aspart of its 2007 rates case (in the fall of2006), Enbridge must either come forwardwith a complete proposal regardingthird party access or it must set outhow it intends to ensure that its billingis separated from the billing of (DirectEnergy) by no later than Jan. 1, 2007.”The dispute centres around DirectEnergy’s exclusive ability to promote andbill for its HVAC services and equipmentin the Enbridge natural gas bill.While mildly disappointed that theBoard did not require immediatechanges, the coalition is pleased that theOEB went further in its decision thanexpected, requiring a complete separationof the bills.“We’re happy with the outcome andwe’ll just have to wait and see howEnbridge responds,” remarkedCoalition manager Martin Luymes.He added that Enbridge or DirectEnergy, or both, may still appeal thisdecision to the Ontario DivisionalCourt of Appeal. They have previouslyargued that the OEB does not havejurisdiction in this issue. The courtrejected that view in September, 2004.In its presentation to the OEB last fallthe Coalition had asked that either allinterested parties be allowed to includeCANADIAN COPPER & BRASSDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONToll Free: 1-877-640-0946Fax: 416-391-3823E-mail: coppercanada@onramp.caWeb site: www.coppercanada.capromotional materials with the gas bill,or that access be restricted.Among its recommendations, theCoalition had urged that, “if (DirectEnergy) is not removed from the bill,then there should be restrictions, namelyremoving the logo, restricting thetext, moving its section to a less prominentplace, ending bill inserts, and providinga disclaimer regarding the relationshipbetween Enbridge and DirectEnergy Essential Home Services.”“We did not expect them to ask for acomplete separation. We thought thatthey would possibly order Enbridge totake out of the bill anything that wasn’tutility information,” reported Luymes.Practice must end: OEBHowever, in its decision the Board stated:“Under the current arrangements,Direct Energy will continue to haveeffectively exclusive access (to the gasbill). This is not appropriate and mustnot continue.“The Board does agree that any billaccess which is provided should be on anon-discriminatory basis, because theaccess is linked with the provision of aregulated service, namely the billing ofutility services.” The Coalition has beenpursuing the issue for the five years thatDirect Energy has enjoyed the exclusivearrangement. At the beginning of thehearing, Enbridge announced that theyhad extended the agreement for a furtherthree years.The Coalition’s long-term goal hasbeen to gain access to the gas bill forIn an age when renewable resources have never been more crucial, copperhas long been a leader.Copper has been used for more than 10,000 years, and it’s 100% recyclable.Virtually all products made from copper can be recycled. One of the mosthighly-visible uses of recycled copper is copper plumbing tube. So much sothat copper plumbing tube produced in Canada today is made upof more than 70% of recycled copper.Copper tube and fittings have provided dependable servicefor more than 70 years, and it’s estimated that over30 billion feet have been installed in plumbing systemsin houses and other buildings in North America.Contact us today for more information on copperplumbing systems.third parties, such as HVAC contractors,actively involved in the sale of naturalgas appliances.Enbridge has suggested that it mightchange its position. At last fall’s OEBhearings the utility indicated “that itwas supportive of providing access tothe (gas utility) bill for third parties.”However, it also made it clear that thesechanges would not take place for threeyears and that Direct Energy wouldcontinue its exclusive arrangement duringthat time.The OEB wasn’t certain that this wasa good idea and essentially left it up toEnbridge to make the case. “While theremay be benefits in terms of facilitatingthe purchase, financing or renting ofCopper... The Green ChoiceIt’s Old. It’s New. It’s Copper.Over 50,000 people packed the aisles at the AHR Expo in Chicago inJanuary. Please see our article on page 11.gas appliances, there may be adverseconsequences arising from customerconfusion,” the board reported.MandatorybackflowpreventionurgedSeveral groups and companies havebeen lobbying for years to makebackflow prevention and backflowvalve inspection mandatory in theOntario Plumbing Code. OntarioPlumbing Inspectors Association presidentDan Devlin told the group’s annualconference that “we have set up a taskgroup with just about everybody in thewater business” over the years to achievesuch a mandatory program. He has alsoattended meetings with the OntarioMinistry of the Environment and theMinistry of Municipal Affairs andHousing to press for such a program.“However, a serious cross-connectionwater contamination outbreak inStratford that affected many homes andbusinesses finally has government officialsactively looking at our proposal,”he told P&HVAC. The ministry hashired a consultant to review backflowprograms across Canada and in theU.S. to act as a guide to future decisions.“This is as close as I have seen toachieving this goal,” Devlin said.The Ontario Backflow PreventionAssociation held its annual educationalconference at the Region of Haltonoffices Nov. 16. The Ontario WaterWorks Association also has an activecross-connection control committee,reports Doug Dyer of Watts Industries.Circle Number 107 for More Information6 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – February/March 2006 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

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Industry NewsIn BriefContinued from page 7Inc., Orlando, Florida, for $3.47billion (U.S.). Hughes Supplyoperates 500 branches in 40states with almost 10,000employees. The acquisition doublesthe size of The Home DepotSupply, the trade-only side ofHome Depot. The company hasn’tpurchased a Canadian plumbingor HVAC wholesaler, but companyofficials have indicated in thepast that they may pursue thatoption for further growth.Hydronic codeA CSA committee studying the CSAB214 hydronic heating code plansto present a revised version to theCanadian Commission on Buildingand Fire Codes by April with thegoal of having it referenced in Part9 of the National Building Code,reports Barry Cunningham, chairmanof the Canadian HydronicsCouncil. This would make itmandatory in those provinces thatadopt it into their provincial codes.Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario,New Brunswick and the Yukonhave stated their intention to dojust that in 2006 and 2007, addedCunningham in the CIPH Pipelinenewsletter.Hydronic designdesignationA new residential hydronicsdesign technician designation hasbeen launched by The SkilltechAcademy of the Heating,Refrigeration and Air ConditioningInsitute of Canada (HRAI) in partnershipwith Natural ResourcesCanada (NRCan). Individuals willbe required to complete an establishedsequence of SkillTechAcademy training programs coveringmechanical ventilation, heatloss/heat gain calculation, hydronicsdesign, combo systems andcommissioning. For more information,contact Lynn Bartoshuk at1-800-267-2231, ext. 230 or bye-mail at lbartoshuk@hrai.ca.Ont. adopts 13 SEEROntario has adopted a minimum13-SEER (seasonal energy efficientratio) for air conditionerseffective Feb. 15. As well, heatpumps that do not exceed 19kilowatts in cooling/heatingcapacity with an HSPF (V) of lessthan 6.7 cannot be offered forsale, sold or leased in Ontario,reports the Heating, Refrigerationand Air Conditioning Institute ofCanada (HRAI). Three-phaseequipment must meet the samerequirements as single phase. Therules apply only to newly manufacturedequipment.Plumbing inspectors push for changeBy Ron ShukerThe Ontario Plumbing InspectorsAssociation has a list of unfinishedbusiness they would love to complete,if governments would let them.Association president Don Devlintold P&HVAC the list includes amandatory backflow prevention and reinspectionprogram; cancellation ofcompetency exams that ended thereciprocal Master Plumber certificationfor municipalities; changes in the recertificationof all inspectors by January2006; the need for more training coursesto educate and train inspectors, contractorsand other industry personneldirectly affected by all the regulatorychanges underway, such as Bill 124, andthe 2005 National Plumbing Code.Not to be held back by all thesechanges, OPIA has begun a process theyhope will lead to a Canadian PlumbingInspectors Association. OPIA hasalready established a relationship withthe Plumbing Officials Association ofB.C. and is talking to their counterpartsin other provinces.President Devlin has also helpedBrampton and Mississauga, Ont. highschools implement plumbing programsin their curriculum. As well, he hasjoined the board of the Ontario BuildingOfficials Association with the goal ofsharing resources on training and otherprograms.OPIA continues to press the OntarioMinistry of Municipal Affairs andHousing to adopt its Certified PlumbingSystem Inspector program as an optionalqualification for plumbing inspectors.There are now 101 members with thisdesignation, reports Walter Falconer,chairman of the certification reviewcommittee, who is retiring.OPIA has 376 active and 374 associatemembers. The 2006 conference andelections will be held in Brampton, Ont.Continued on page 11Circle Number 110 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 9

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Industry NewsIn BriefContinued from page 9Habitat fundraiserMembers of the CanadianInstitute of Plumbing and Heatingare quickly closing in on theirgoal to raise $1 million forHabitat for Humanity Canada in2005-2006. Figures releasedFeb. 3 show that the CIPHCharity Committee has raised$912,783 under the guidance ofcommittee chairman PaulLachance, president and CEO ofWolseley Canada. CIPH membershave contributed over $2.5 millionin cash and products toHabitat since 1994. For moreinformation, call (416) 695-0447or go to www.ciph.com.U.S. HVAC expo biggest yetNorth America’s largest HVAC showcontinues to grow. A record 1,981companies exhibited their productsat AHR 2006, surpassing the previousrecord of 1,861 at Orlando in 2005.Held Jan. 23-25 in Chicago, the exhibitdrew 57,673 people (36,891 visitorsand 20,782 exhibitor personnel). Thisincluded 1,508 Canadian visitors whoreturned home with insight into someof the industry’s newest products andtrends, not to mention very sore feet,after covering the 409,000 sq. ft. exhibit.A record 137 Canadian manufacturerstook advantage of the opportunity toexhibit their products to an internationalaudience at the 76-year-old show. Infact, the strong international presencehas been a major factor in the show’srapid growth, reported Clay Stevens,president of the International ExpositionCompany that manages the show for theAmerican Society of Heating,Refrigeration and Air ConditioningEngineers (ASHRAE) and the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Insitute(ARI). The Heating, Refrigeration andAir Conditioning Institute of Canada(HRAI) is an honorary sponsor.ASHRAE held its annual winter meetingin conjunction with AHR.The Manufacturer’s Division ofHRAI hosted its annual HRAI ExecutiveBreakfast on Jan. 24, providing U.S.-based manufacturers with an overviewof the Canadian market.HRAI chairman Mike Burns (RSRHome Comfort Products, Oakville,Ont.) noted that Jan. 23 marked bothelection day in Canada and the introductionof 13-SEER (seasonal energyefficiency ratio) rules for air conditionersand heat pumps in the U.S.While the federal Conservativessqueaked out a minority government,political uncertainty remains a problem,remarked Burns. “Will it be a bigparalysis or will the parties worktogether?”HRAI president Warren Heeley outlinedCanada’s economic situationwhile HRAI manufacturers divisionmanager Caroline Czajko outlined thechanges to rules and regulations forHVAC/R equipment for each province.The 2007 AHR Expo will take placein Dallas, Texas Jan. 29-31.CSA to developgeothermal curriculumThe Canadian Geo-ExchangeCoalition of electric utilitiesacross Canada has hired theCanadian Standards Association(CSA) to develop a training coursecurriculum for the design andinstallation of geothermal orground-source heat pump systems.The Heating Refrigeration& Air Conditioning Institute ofCanada (HRAI) is assisting CSA inidentifying companies that havedesigned/installed a minimum of20 such systems to participate inthe review of the proposed curriculum.Contact Gord Arnott at1-800-267-2231 or e-mailgarnott@hrai.ca.Union Gas commits $1.8mto skillsUnion Gas, Chatham, Ont., hasmade a three-year $450,000 contributionto Skills Canada-Ontario,President Greg Ebel announced inJanuary. That provincial not-forprofitorganization promotes skillstrades and technologies as firstchoicecareer options to Ontarioyouth. The Union Gas contributionwill bring Skills Canada-Ontarioprogramming to northern Ontario.Last November, the natural gasutility announced a $1.35 milliongrant to support skills trainingprograms at six northern Ontariocolleges. The utility is the naturalgas distributor in northern Ontario.Just likeWirsbo.OnlyWirsbo-er.RMC raises refrigerant levyThe environmental levy on HCFCrefrigerants sold in Canada has beenincreased from $1.00/kg to$1.50/kg effective Jan. 1 to coverthe increased costs of handling anddestroying CFC and HCFC-basedrefrigerants. This is the first increasesince Refrigerant ManagementCanada’s inception in 2001. So far,RMC has destroyed over 500,000kg of surplus refrigerants.On January 1, we changed our name, butthere are some things we’ll never change.We’ll still make the world’s most reliable andefficient PEX tubing, radiant heating and fireprotection systems. We’ll still be committedto serving you, our partners. Everythingyou loved about Wirsbo, you’ll love aboutUponor—even more so. Our new nameheralds our biggest marketing push ever.Gear up for big things. This could be yourUponor-est year ever. For more informationcall 888-994-7726.Circle Number 112 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 11

E-BusinessCutting the paper trailWireless technology becomes affordableBy Simon BlakeThe operating principle behind wirelesssystems available to the plumbingand HVAC/R contractor is simple:free the technician from non-billabletasks to allow them to focus ongenerating money for the business.That’s fine in theory, but whenP&HVAC last looked at wireless technologythree years ago, it was tooexpensive for the average shop owner.“You had to be a pretty big company…it was probably a $100,000 to getinto this,” reportedMansell Nelson,vice president ofplanning and businessdevelopmentfor Rogers BusinessSolutions, Toronto.But technologyhas evolved at ablinding pace. Today,service contractorsare adoptinga new generationof lower costwireless systems thatoperate on highspeeddigital networks.The cost andheadaches havebeen reduced dramatically.Off-the-shelf software is tailoredto the HVAC/R and plumbingservice industries. Internet hosted serviceslet the contractor pay a fixedmonthly fee.The move to wireless was a no-brainerfor the busy commercial/industrialservice department at HTS EngineeringLtd. in Toronto.“We wanted to eliminate a lot of verbalcommunication,” reported service managerMorgan Cowl. “We were looking fora system where we could get qualityinformation back from the field.” Thatmeant “stopping the chicken-scratch” onwork sheets that office staff had to clarifywith technicians by telephone.“You want to find asoftware systemthat doesn’t forcethe contractorto become acomputertechnologist.”Computer literacyQuality documentationBasically, a wireless system ties the technician’shandheld or laptop computerseamlessly to the shop’s business anddispatch software.“It’s wireless work order managementand the ability to schedule anddispatch work orders to your fieldforce…” reports Carlo Marcanio,national account manager forFieldCentrix, Irvine, California.The work order is transmitted to thetechnician who canadjust hours, addparts, recommendadditional work,capture customersignature, etc. andimmediately transmitthe completedwork order back tothe office. It canautomatically updatethe dispatcher’sscreen and transferwork site informationto the officecomputer system toupdate invoicing,payroll, inventory,etc.Neither computernor typing skillsare required with many of today’s systems.Drop-down screens allow thetechnician to tick off the right answer.“It’s almost like it becomes a multipleThe question of computer literacy among field technicians often arises whendiscussing wireless technology.One would typically think that younger more computer literate technicianswould catch on quicker. The reality is just the opposite, reports Morgan Cowl,service manager for HTS Engineering in Toronto. “The older guys love it.It’s a new challenge.”And there is considerable motivation, added MobilioLINK’s JamieOpalchuk. “They don’t have to spend their Sunday evenings doing theirpaperwork anymore.”That being said, today’s young technicians expect to use computers intheir work, said Rogers’ Mansell Nelson. “One of the things we are findingis that wireless technology is attracting younger people into the industrybecause they can use these kinds of tools. They see these companies asprogressive for adopting these kinds of technologies.”HTS Engineering service manager Morgan Cowl and service coordinator FulviaSperandio examine the day’s projects.choice exercise,” remarked Nelson.Quality service records generated by awireless system help improve customersatisfaction and reduce billing disputesbecause work order information isbeing captured at the point of service,added Marcanio.Keeping track of techniciansbecomes easy. “Because it’s checkingback in real time, it’s updating the dispatchboard in real time,” said JamieOpalchuk of wireless software providerMobilio Inc., Oakville, Ont. The technicianscan be organized by zone, skillsets, equipment in their trucks, etc.Service managers can go online anytime and view the information thattechnicians are putting into their computers,again, minimizing the need fortelephone calls.Master files are created for each customer.This gives the technician accessto equipment history and guides theplanning of preventive maintenance.With an Internet connection, the techniciancan visit manufacturers’ web sitesto check specifications and maintenanceinformation.Residential contractors often use thewireless device as a point of sale terminal,”added Opalchuk.Choosing wireless softwareThe contractor must have a clear idea ofwhat he/she wants a wireless system todo before they go shopping for a system.“You want to find a software systemthat doesn’t force the contractor tobecome a computer technologist,” notesMarcanio. “It must follow the normalflow of their work orders – it doeseverything they usually do, but electronically.”Cowl required his wireless provider –Mobilio Inc. – to not only providetraining for employees, but to workwith the back office software providerto ensure that the two systems workedseamlessly together.Depending on the size and complexityof the business, getting started maybe as simple as loading a disc into acomputer, or it may require considerableon-site setup and training from thewireless provider.Typically, a couple of employees willbe trained first. The system will be finetunedto suit the contractor’s needsbefore other employees are brought online, said Opalchuk.One should avoid throwing toomuch new technology at the techniciansat once, Cowl cautions. He plans tointroduce things like GPS and bar codingin the future, but not until the techniciansare comfortable on the wirelesssystem.With two screens, the service coordinatorcan use her mouse to drag informationfrom the (MobilioLINK) wirelesscommunication system on theright to the back office on the left.The equipmentThere are numerous devices that technicianscan use to communicate with awireless system – laptop computers,various handheld computers and evensome of the modern cell phones withcomputer functions.“Everything’s converging,” remarkedOpalchuk. “We are seeing all-in-onedevices that are both a computer andcell phone.”However, where the contractor requiresthe customer to sign off on thework order, the device must use PDA(personal digital assistant) technology,noted Nelson. Designed for transferringhandwriting into a computer, it isthe only technology that can capturesignatures.Handheld units can be tough, but12 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – February/March 2006 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

E-Businessexpensive, trade versions or less expensive“throw-away” models. Some wirelessproviders will lease the equipmentas part of a package.Technicians at HTS Engineering werealready using laptop computers to diagnoseequipment, reported Cowl. Addinga $350 ‘air card’ allowed connection tothe wireless network. However, he plansto upgrade to handheld computers thatwill include bar code readers. His technicianswill bar code customers’ equipmentto provide quick access to the servicehistory in future visits.Air cards are available for less than a$100 when purchased as part of a threeyearcontract, noted Leo Tang, directorof channel and alliance managementfor Bell Mobility.All of these devices still work when atechnician leaves the wireless coveragearea, he added.“If a technician goes five storeysdown to service a boiler, it’s unlikelythat they would have access to a wirelessnetwork. But it doesn’t matter, becausethey can still use the wireless applicationto input information. When theygo back up to the ground floor, theinformation can be sent...” said Tang.Some units – all MIKE System hand-The solution was a two-screen systemwith wireless on one and the officesystem on the other. This allowed theservice co-coordinator to drag informationbetween the two.Wireless networksThree companies offer wireless coverageto more than 90 percent of Canada’spopulated areas – Rogers Wireless, BellMobility and Telus.Wireless charges have dropped 25 to30 percent on average over the past fouryears, reports Tang. The shift to digitalnetworks has created systems that areup to 70 times faster than the analogversions they replaced.Costs vary depending on the size ofthe contractor and the equipment theyuse. On a hosted service, the monthlyfee can be relatively low – as little as$125 per month for the RogersmForms system, for example.And that makes wireless technologyworth a second look for all the contractorsthat walked away because ofthe price in years past.“The concern of the owner is nolonger what the technology can dofor them. It’s more that, as they see itmore and more in the wider world,they are going to realize this is theway they have to go,” remarkedOpalchuk.Back in his office, Cowl can view anyjob site information that the techniciansput into their computers.Drop-down forms on the technician’shandheld computer can make theinput of job site information a simple“multiple-choice”.sets, for example – incorporate GlobalPositioning Systems (GPS), allowing thedispatcher to locate technicians with aglance at a map on a computer screen.HTS Engineering ran into difficultyin setting up its service coordinators.With only one computer screen, theyfound themselves constantly flippingback and forth between back-office andwireless systems. That proved a real nuisance,reported Cowl.That’s the cash value of the Home Depot ® Gift Card you can receive when you purchaseor lease an eligible new GM truck, van, or SUV through the Business Choice program.The choice is yours: you receive a $500 Gift Card from Home Depot, so you can choose thetools and equipment that are needed for your specific commercial application, whetherit’s for your vehicle, your facilities, or your job site. The right choice – Business Choice.500Visit fleet.gmcanada.com or call 1-800-866-0313 for more information.The entire gift card amount may be used for purchases only.No cash back is given on any unused amount.®Home Depot is a registered trademark of Home Depot Inc.An air card is used to connect a laptopto a wireless network.Circle Number 113 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 13

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E-BusinessPiping softwareVic 3D Piping Software from Victaulicis designed for use in AutoCAD drawingsand layouts. It covers piping materialsin carbon steel, copper, ductileiron, HDPE and stainless steel. It includesupgrades to the Vic Blocks 2D,3D and ISO software programs. Featuresinclude a utilities toolbar to draw 3Dpipe within AWWA, copper tubing,HDPE, IPS and Pressfit. There is a PipeData Dialog toolbar for the module,size, description, service and end-conditionoptions for points of piping placement.This software can change size,length and other items of piping, ‘breakand mend’ pipe, plus run a customizedpiping component report routine.Victaulic Co. Canada Circle no. 300Work order softwareAccubid Pocket WorkOrder is a softwareprogram for handheld job sitecomputers that creates, updates,receives and sends jobsite work ordersusing any portable device on Microsoft’sPocket PC2002 or WindowsMobile 2003 operatingsystem. Itrecords materials,labour hours,general expenses,subcontract costs,accesses Accubiddatabase, and records client’s signature.Accubid Systems Circle no. 301Electronic wireless formsMobile workers can wirelessly receiveand transmit electronic versions of theirforms, converted to mForms, to/fromtheir Windows Mobile-based devicesover the Rogers Wireless GPRS/EDGEdata network. This isa packaged end-toendmobile formssolution with the operatingsystem, softwareapplication, wirelessdata network andmobile device with aPC and Internet-baseddispatch interface. Industry-specificform templates allow up to five customizableform changes.Rogers Wireless Circle no. 302Airflow softwareFlovent Version 6 software provides airflowpredictions in buildings, with 3D‘walk-through’ visualization, enhancedfor glazed surfaces; curvilinear geometry;angled fans; centrifugal blowers;and air re-circulation devices. Particlesor streamlines can be colour-codedwith a secondary variable (temperatureor concentration) to visualize airflow.Texture maps can be applied to all surfacesand animations. An automaticheat gain-heat loss calculation throughglazing allows for transmission, absorptionreflection plus solar loading.Flomerics Inc. Circle no. 303Business softwareContractor Essentials is a business managementsoftware from C-U-CSoftware, first designed in 1988, that isnow available through the HeatingRefrigeration & Air ConditioningContractors of Canada. Designed forHVAC/R contractors, it is a flexiblepackage that allows clients to pay foronly those functions they need on amonthly basis, with other lease options.It features all core accounting, servicemanagement, equipment racking,inventory control with extended supportand software updates at no charge.HRAC Div., HRAI Circle no. 304Product ProfileWeb site generates leadsfor HVAC contractorsThe creator of a consumer-basedHVAC web site hopes to generate asignificant number of leads forcontractors.But that’s just the beginning. Thesite will allow consumers to compareproducts and pricing online and thenbook the installation withcontractor/dealers that subscribe to theservice, says Roy Panelli, president,Cool Estate.com Inc.The Cool Estate site will belaunched at the CMX/CIPHEX show.Panelli plans to roll out www.coolestate.com at the CMX/ CIPHEX mechanicalshow in Toronto March 23-25. He will focus on the Ontario market first,although the service will be available nationally.“I wanted the site as user friendly as possible,” he reports. If the customeris looking for an air conditioner, they can start by doing research inthe ‘who-makes-what’ section. Search criteria can be by brand, size, SEERrating, etc. There is a detailed description of each piece of equipment,which also includes factors like noise ratings and environmental issues.And then – this is where it gets interesting for the contractor – once theconsumer has chosen their equipment the prices are listed in a best-to-worstformat. This may sound a lot like a reverse auction. However, Panelli says itis little different from an HVAC dealer advertising flyer. “The bottom line isthat contractors do advertise on price.”The customer clicks on a price and is linked to the contractor offering thatprice. They can check the contractor profile that includes the contractor’scontact information and qualifications.Contractors can indicate if they have time slots available. “Often, especiallyduring a heat wave, the contractor that can provide the fastest serviceis the one that gets the job …regardless of price,” remarked Panelli. Thecustomer must still phone the contractor to finalize the details. “The contractoris still in control,” he added.He doesn’t expect every contractor to jump on board – not initially anyway.“The number one objection I get is: ‘I don’t want my competitors to shopme,’” he remarked. “I am prepared for many (contractors) to say ‘forget it.’”But today the majority of households have Internet access and consumersdo considerable pre-purchase research online prior to calling a dealer. CoolEstate takes that a step further by directing the consumer to a contractor intheir area. In the long-term, Panelli believes this will convince many contractorsto make www.coolestate.com part of their business plan.Residential moduleA residential construction moduleadds to Bluegrass for Windows constructionand service managementsoftware, features a builder table tostore billing information and separatessubdivisions for each builderautomatically with sales tax codes,lists of models, piece rates, techs oneach job, creates work orders, materiallists. 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On the coverBreathtakingDESIGNMuseum revitalization challenges mechanicalcontractors, engineers By Simon BlakeThe raised floor creates a supplyplenum for the ventilation system.Treated air enters the room throughgrills between the two rails runningdown the centre of the photo. Supplyand return piping for the hydronicperimeter heating is also visible.Protecting the collectionThe ideal conditions for certain museumartifacts are not always right for people.Twenty years ago Microclimate TechnologiesInc. of Toronto developed a technology for theROM that provided scrubbed and conditionedair to the glass cases that house artifacts.The microclimate generators maintain constanthumidity conditions in the display case regardlessof temperature. They distribute scrubbedand conditioned air through two-inch diameterpipes in the floors and ceilings to eachindividual display case.There are projects, and then there areprojects. While today’s mechanicalcontractors and engineers must bemindful of the latest technologies, thetypical institutional or commercialbuilding is straightforward.But every now and again a projectcan be a challenge that, once completed,becomes a lasting showcase for the abilitiesof a company and its employees.Such is the case with the $233-millionRenaissance ROM project that visitorsto this year’s Canadian MechanicalsExhibition (CMX/CIPHEX 2006) willsee if they wander several blocks northof the show site.The most striking part of the renovationto the Royal Ontario Museum towersover Bloor Street in downtownToronto. Architect Daniel Libeskind’sdesign for the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal– “a stunning structure of prismaticforms”– is a real head-turner. But thedesign for seven new galleries is anythingbut straightforward from amechanical design and constructionstandpoint, reported ROM projectmanager Al Shaikoli, P.Eng.“There are challenges with the building… things you don’t have in a normalbox-type structure.” Engineersfound that two-dimensional blueprintscouldn’t properly portray the plumbingand HVAC systems. “We had to build acardboard model just to do the roofdrains,” remarked Bob Shute, P.Eng., apartner in The Mitchell PartnershipInc., (TMP Consulting Engineers),Toronto, mechanical engineering consultantfor the project.“There is nothing plumb on the job,except the elevator shaft,” noted PeterSajgalik, C.E.T., electrical and mechanicalservices construction coordinatorfor the general contractor, VanbotsConstruction Corp. of Markham, Ont.Plumbers and HVAC mechanics had towork on a system of co-ordinates, headded.Microclimate generatorsprovide treated air todisplay cases.By the completion in late 2007, 22 microclimate generators will be inuse. The generators are located in clusters in mechanical rooms and otheroff-gallery spaces.Peter Sajgalik, left, and Bob Shute discuss the unique design of the MichaelLee-Chin Crystal, under construction at the time of P&HVAC’s visit.Specialized designDesign engineers put considerablethought into the ventilation system forthe Crystal Galleries. In the end theysettled on a floor supply system.In typical summer conditions, lowpressure supply air enters a supply airplenum under the raised floor at 18°C –slightly lower than the occupied area. It“oozes” into the gallery through grillesin the floor.A “pool of air” distributes across theoccupied area. “Heat plumes” are createdwhere there are heat loads fromoccupants, light sources, solar gain, etc.The cooler supply air is drawn towardsthe heat load, replacing the rising air,thereby offsetting the load and controllingthe space condition. The cool airwarms, rises until it reaches an extractair temperature of 31°C near the ceilingand returns to the mechanical roomwhere it is treated.The system has a number of advantages:• Cooling is restricted to a height ofabout two or threemetres – the areaoccupied by peopleand artifacts.• The fresh cool airdoes not mix withcontaminated air, allowingprecise controlof indoor air quality.• The system is virtuallyself-balancingand results in a muchcleaner environmentthan other systems –making it ideal for amuseum application.• Higher supply temperatures combinedwith limiting cooling to the occupiedarea results in 30 to 40 percentenergy savings over a conventionalsystem.Extensive renovationsIn addition to the new galleries, theproject included extensive renovations“There isnothing plumbon the job,except theelevator shaft.”to the existing museum building, whichremained open to the public duringconstruction.Sayers and Associates Ltd., Mississauga,Ont., performed the mechanicalwork for the new 174,000 sq. ft. CrystalGalleries. Modern Niagara Inc.,Toronto, upgraded the chiller plantalong with HVAC systems in the existingbuilding.The existing 25-year-old 1,400-tonCFC chiller plant also served a numberof neighboring buildings. The additionalfloor space of theCrystal Galleries requiredan increase to2,400 tons, split betweentwo 1,000-tonand one 400-ton R-134A (refrigerant)chillers.An existing steamheating plant at theUniversity of Toronto,across the road, suppliesheating. Thepeak heating load forthe entire museumfacility is about eight million Btu-h.Steam enters the museum throughpiping to the chiller plant at pressuresup to 200 psi. It is reduced to 30 psi forthe shell and tube heat exchangers thatsupply hot water to fan coils (180°Fmax) and radiant floors (115°F max).Longer runs to the humidifiers require60 psi steam pressure.A low 14-foot ceiling height made16 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – February/March 2006 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

On the coverinstallation of the main chiller plant,related pumps, heat exchangers andductwork a struggle. Designers consideredlowering the floor, but a high watertable ruled that out.Compartmentalized air handlingThe new design features a compartmentalizedair distribution system withindividual air handlers for each gallery.Ventilation air enters the buildingthrough a well in the northwest cornerof the building. Some air is divertedimmediately to two galleries that havetheir own air handlers – more on thislater – while two variable speed axialfans totaling 165,000 cfm (about 1.3cfm per sq. ft.) push the remainderthrough a tunnel to the central fanroom in the basement.Free cooling is achieved with outdoorair economizers that bring in cold outsideair when the heat gain requires it.The unique design of the building madeplacing the air handlers adjacent totheir respective galleries impractical.Each air handler is equipped withheating and cooling coils. Ducts supplythe underfloor plenum for each gallery.A two-metre wide band of radiant floortubing around the perimeter of eachfloor provides supplementary heating.Typically, each gallery has three combinedtemperature/humidistats withmultiple space sensors that are programmedto maintain precise temperatureand humidity levels. In the coolingmode, coils are set to dehumidify to theright moisture level as determined bythe leading air temperature sensor. Thatsensor is reset by space heatingdemands to not over-cool. “The supplyair temperature is the reference point,but the actual control signal comesfrom the space sensors (which are averaged),”remarked Shute.“The underfloor displacement systemhas an enormous amount of thermalstorage mass so that rapid changes areneither imposed on to the space norThe new expansion to the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto will be spectacular when it is completed.result from minor control adjustments…”he added.Each air handler has a return fan thatducts exhaust air back to a return airplenum. Space pressure controls anotherset of fans that push the spent ventilationair out a tunnel and exhaust it onthe west side of the building.The Blockbuster and Institute forContemporary Culture have their ownair handling systems because they housetraveling exhibits. They are equippedwith re-heat to compensate if overdehumidificationbecomes an issue.The ability to tailor temperature andhumidity to the requirements of eachdisplay is a key asset to the museum inattracting international exhibits.The first stage of the RenaissanceROM project – ten new galleries andfive enhanced public spaces in the historicsection of the museum – openedDec. 26. The Michael Lee-Chin Crystalis scheduled to open in the fall.Sayers piping supervisor DarrellShortell and plumber Peter Skaltsaswork on one of the air handlers.Heat Transfer Coils &Corrosion Protection CoatingsThe teamGeneral Contractor:Vanbots Construction Corp.,Markham, Ont.Engineers:Ove Arup & PartnersInternational Ltd.,London, EnglandThe Mitchell Partnership Inc.,TorontoMechanical Contractors:Sayers & Associates Ltd.,Mississauga, Ont.Modern Niagara Inc., TorontoArchitects:Studio Daniel Libeskind,Berlin, GermanyBregman & Hamann Architects,Toronto(Artist’s concept by Miller Hare, © ROM 2006.)■ New Coil Applications■ Exact Coil Replacements■ Rapid Delivery■ Heresite Protective CoatingsMadok Manufacturing is theCanadian licencee forHeresite Protective Coatings Inc.Manitowoc, WIMANUFACTURING LIMITED50 Morrell St., Brantford, Ontario N3T 4J5Tel (519) 756-5760 Fax (519) 756-5768mail@madok.com www.madok.comFine art or …? Ductwork snakes upthe center of the Crystal Galleries.Circle Number 116 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 17

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HeatingSurvival of the fittestThe rocky road to efficient heating, ventilationBy Arthur IrwinLittle has beensaid regardingthe trials andtribulations encounteredthrough thepast thirty years byconsumers, builders,HVAC manufacturers, contractors andassociated trades. Yes, we have traveled aconsiderable distance and have mademany improvements in the varioustechnologies. But there are obstacles yetto be addressed.The energy crisisOur first energy crisis was born in theseventies, which caught consumers, energymarketers, HVAC equipment manufacturersand the building industry offguard. In the sixties, oil was nineteencents a gallon and there was no incentiveto insulate houses or seek a betterfurnace. Insulation products were poorperformers by today’s standards.In short, wewere all onthe learningcurve. Prior tothose years,oil-heatingapplianceswith efficienciesin thesixty percentrange wereperceived asbeing acceptable. Gas appliances generallylagged slightly behind in their levelof performance.A saviour? Possibly …In the late sixties, early seventies, a newconcept in combustion evolved in theU.S. oil burner marketplace. The introductionof the flame retention burner, aThe staining around this brickchimney is evidence of condensing.“That’s the good news,more efficient device with a cleaner,hotter flame, revolutionized the oil heatindustry. It produced energy savings ofup to 15 percent. Brookhaven NationalLaboratory in Upton, New York didconsiderable testing on the new conceptand by the mid to late seventies mostburner manufacturers had adopted thisnew concept.Driven by escalating oil prices and asa matter of survival, heating appliancemanufacturers were designing moreefficient heat exchangers for their boilersand furnaces as well. The end resultwas a much-improved combination ofburners and boilers or furnaces. That’sthe good news, but a nasty problemlater reared its ugly head.Yikes, condensing chimneys!Those old, inefficient heating appliancesproduced stack temperatures ashigh as 600-700°F, keeping those historic,outside brick chimneys warmduring thosebitterly coldnights as theyvented costlyheat up to theheavens.Enter theflame retentionconcept,a much moreefficient devicethat transfersmore heat into useful heat energyinstead of going up the chimney. Whenwe have low stack temperatures in the275-375°F range, the moisture in theexhaust gases rising in the chimneycondenses and falls out as a very corrosiveacid. This fluid can eventuallydestroy a conventional brick and mortarchimney and shorten the lifespan ofthe heating appliance. The high sulfurcontent in our heating oil greatly acceleratesthe corrosion.but a nasty problem laterreared its ugly head.”Stainless steel linersThrough considerable research, it wasfound that a stainless steel liner was thelogical solution. At this point, a numberof manufacturers had been producinginsulated, prefabricated metal chimneys.A number of these earlier typesfailed because the metal liner could notcompete with the acid attacking themetal. A higher quality stainless provideda solution.The chimney liner salvaged the brickchimney without disturbing the architectureof the structure. CSA developedstandards for proper sizing and installationprocedures. Sidewall venting alsobecame a successful option.Enter tighter homesAs we rolled into the eighties, many newtechniques in energy efficient homeA stainless steel liner prevents condensing in the existing chimney.construction were being developed.Insulation and air tightness was theobjective for the building envelope.Nobody foresaw a major problem causedby condensation resulting from poorventilation. Exterior walls in bedrooms,Mould on exterior walls is one of thefirst signs of insufficient ventilation.where cool surfaces were more common,often became the first indicatorsof mold and mildew that frequentlydestroyed exterior wall systems.Heat recovery ventilationThe early forms of mechanical ventilationconsisted of a packaged blowerunit that simply picked up stagnant air,usually from a central hall and or livingroom, and exhausted outdoors. Theseexhaust-only devices increased energyconsumption by as much as 20 percent.Better mechanical ventilation became amust.The improved HRV, in which theoutgoing, stagnant air partially preheatedthe incoming air, eventually evolved.It was a tough sell to builders, who arenow finally realizing that an HRV is amust in new homes.Frustrated consumersOne must recognize the fact there werecountless frustrated homeownersthrough the many years of research anddevelopment for these new developments.There were countless court battlesbecause of discontent between theconsumer, the builder and all tradesinvolved in the construction or renovationof homes.Things have improved, but there arestill testy moments between the tradesand homeowners. Problems evolvebecause nothing has been specified andthe consumer has no idea what isinvolved when changes take place.A large percentage of my industryinvolvement is acting as a heatingdesigner or building technologist forthe homeowner to prepare a specificationon which all trades can quote andavoid future surprises.Oil heat received a major boost inthe seventies with the developmentof the flame retention burner.The bottom line is that the old cliché“get it in writing” is for everybody’s protection.A few basic “job meetings,” withall players present, would eliminatemany future problems and hopefullyresult in a better product at the end ofday!Arthur (Art) Irwin operates Irwin EnergyConsulting Services in Halifax. He can bereached at irwin.a@ns.sympatico.ca.www.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 19

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HeatingMid gas furnaceThe Ducane Fits-All 80V gas furnacehas an AFUE rating of 80 percent andfeatures two-stageheat, a variablespeed motor andheating inputsfrom 50,000 to125,000 Btu/hwith a 1-1/2 to 5-ton cooling capacity.Other featuresinclude aCrimp-Titealuminized steelheat exchangerand variable speed blower motor.Lennox/Ducane Div. Circle no. 306Infrared heatersThe Series MA/MX infrared dual outputheaters from Superior Radiant featureoperatingstatuslights, aself-diagnosticignitionmodule,hingedservicecover (MA Series), Jet Stream burnerand heavy duty couplings. A separatedcontrols compartment lets the burnerrun during servicing. There are ninesizes from 40,000 to 220,000 Btu/h inhigh output models and 30,000 to165,000 Btu/h in low output versions.Superior Radiant Products Circle no. 307Two-stage furnaceThe Comfortmaker SoftSound IIS90gas furnace from ICP features two-stageoperation. It isdesigned for upflowor downflow-horizontalapplications andis dual certifiedfor one or twopipeventing.Features includestainless steel primaryand secondaryheat exchangers, pre-madehose-clamp connections, integral internaltrap and LED fault indicator. It isavailable in inputs from 50,000 to125,000 Btu/h.Int’l Comfort Products Circle no. 308Luxaire and ColemanEchelon brandsof variable-speed airhandlers. Other featuresinclude anECM motor for continuousgradual fanspeed, GeoTrak controland a tightercabinet design.York International Circle no. 310Efficient oil furnaceThe Enhanced 80V oil furnace byAirEase achievesAFUE ratings ofup to 84 percentwith a variablespeedblower andvery low continuousfan speed. It isavailable in multipleconfigurationsand capacity levelsfrom 47,000 to450,000 Btu/h and can be mounted inupflow, counterflow, and horizontalapplications.Johnson AirEase Circle no. 311Garage heaterThe Modine Hot Dawg HDS representsa new generation of separated combustionheaters.It drawscombustionair fromoutside andfeatures ahigher efficiency,tubular heat exchanger. Suitablefor high humidity and dusty areas, it isavailable in Btu/h inputs of 30,000,45,000, 60,000 and 75,000 using naturalor propane gas.Modine Mfg. Co. Circle no. 312Heat pumpsThe new 13-SEER Comforteer heatpumps fromColeman arerated with aheating seasonperformancefactor (HSPF)up to 9.0. Theyachieve this withlarge condenser coil surfaces, lowerrefrigerant pressures and a demanddefrost system. Other features include asolid core filter-drier and a five-yearwarranty on parts and the compressor.York/Coleman Div. Circle no. 313Commercial gas burnersFour commercial gas burners by Beckettfeature firingranges from200,000 tofive millionBtu/h. CG10is rated 200 to1200 MBH with on-off operation. CG15is rated 800 to 1400 MBH with low-firestart; CG25 is rated at 1300 to 2700MBH, and CG50, rated at 2000 to 5000MBH, both with on-off to 2500 MBH. Allthree feature on-off and low-high-lowand modulation modes of operation.R. W. Beckett Canada Circle no. 314Roof-To-Basement Drainage ProductsFlush Valves and Sensor ProductsAquaSpec Commercial Faucets and Tubular TrapsPEX Plumbing and Radiant Heating SystemsChemical Drainage SystemsTrench Drain SystemsBackflow Preventers and Pressure RegulatorsLight Commercial ProductsZURN INDUSTRIES LIMITED3544 NASHUA DRIVE · MISSISSAUGA, ON L4V 1L2PHONE: (905) 405-8272 · FAX: (905) 405-1292www.zurn.comCircle Number 119 for More InformationThe Pros Know.®Detect heat exchanger cracksMainstream’s QwikDetector ND(natural draft) provides a quick, easymethod of diagnosing heat exchangerintegrity. The technician sprays itdirectly into the blower compartmentof any standard efficiency gas furnace. Itwill penetrate hard-to-see cracks andleaks in heat exchangers, and thenappear as a bright orange flame on theburners.Mainstream Eng./HRC Services Circle no. 309Mould resistantRx technology along with MicroBluecoil coating, a sloped drain pan anddual openings help keep water, mouldand contaminants out of the York -The pros know that the new KeepRite® line ofair conditioners and heat pumps proves againthat KeepRite gets it just right. Every time.• Copeland® scroll compressor on all models• Advanced air management technologyoptimizes performance withoutincreasing sound levelskeepritedlr.com© 2006 International Comfort Products, LLCA member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX.• Two-speed fan motors• Deep-drawn fan orifice• Sound-suppressing jackets• Industry-leading warrantiesCircle Number 120 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 21

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Hot Water HeatingFan coilsBringing hydronic and forced air systems togetherBy Roy CollverAlthough radiant floor heatingis the sexy darling of the “NewHydronics” set, there aremany other great ways to use “wet”heat.A common system uses tubingin the basement floor to warm theconcrete slab (creating a comfortableand useful living space downstairs) and a fan coilto heat the upper floors, allowing the easy addition ofair conditioning and ventilation.Fan coils come in a variety of shapes and sizes, withmany looking identical to your typical forced-air furnace,minus the gas piping and venting. Instead of agas or oil burner and heat exchanger, a fan coil has afinned heat exchanger coil we run heating fluidthrough. As the air blows across the coil, it picks upheat from the fluid and is sent through ductwork, distributingthe heat through the house much like a traditionalfurnace.Although most fan coils use standard sized andshaped metal ductwork, for some years now somemanufacturers have been making high velocity fancoils that operate at higher than normal static pressuresand use quite small, insulated flexible distributionducts, allowing them to easily to hide their bonesin standard wall and ceiling construction with fewtraces – a good choice in many applications.Any forced-air finned coil that uses hydronic heatingfluid as a heat source can be classified as a fan coil.These devices include furnace-type fan coils, compacthigh velocity units, hydronic unit heaters, air make-upunits and wall, floor, or ceiling mounted “forced flow”units. For variety, it doesn’t get much better than this!The beauty of fan coils is that you can design systemsto use them in a number of configurations and you cansize them to take advantage of each type of systemaccording to its best operating characteristics.Designing a systemThere are six basic factors you should consider whendesigning a system that will affect the heat output andoperating characteristics of a fan coil. These are:1) The minimum entering air temperature available2) The maximum desired discharge air temperaturerequired (A combination of factors 1 and 2 will tellyou the maximum heat input required to the fancoil.).3) The maximum desired air volume/velocity thatmust be heated on its way through the coil4) The desired entering fluid temperatureThis air handler is located in an upstairs closet,making it unnecessary to run ductwork from thebasement.5) The available fluid volume/velocityyou have to flow through the coil6) The desired temperature drop ofthe fluid as it passes through the coilAny fan coil you are considering touse in a hydronic system should havesupporting technical literature that willallow you to calculate all of the six factorslisted above.What degree of importance do weplace on these factors?The minimum entering air temperatureis always fixed by the applicationitself. For a residential heating systemfan coil, the entering air temperature isthe heating system return air temperature(usually 15 to 18°C).If the heating system brings in freshair from outdoors or from a heat recoveryventilator, there will be a furtherdrop in entering air temperature. If thefan coil is used to temper 100 percentincoming outdoor air; the entering airtemperature will depend entirely onthe physical location of the building;perhaps -30°C in Ottawa and 0°C inVictoria – check your ASHRAE weatherdata for the correct temperature in your area.The maximum required discharge air temperaturewill also depend on the application. For air make-upapplications, the discharge air temperature will be thesame or slightly less than the desired ambient airtemperature.For heating applications, the discharge air temperaturewill be above the desired ambient air temperature.How much higher it should be will depend on howoften we want to cycle our heating coil, based on howmuch air temperature differential we can live with.This is an importantpoint, and a big advantageto using fan coils.With the exceptionof variable speed andmodulating inputunits; fuel fired forcedairfurnaces have oneinput and by necessity,must short cycle atwarmer temperaturesin order to not overheatthe space. Theyalso have a much higherheat rise than mostfan coil units so thedischarge air temperatureis higher. Both ofthese factors can lead to occupant discomfort.Moving targetThe maximum desired air volume/velocity that youneed to be able to heat on its way through the coil is abit of a moving target. At times, ventilation requirementswill dictate this number, but normally it will bea function of how much heat (or cool) needs to bedelivered to a particular space.The desired entering fluid temperature used to be areal easy thing to figure out. All you had to ask was:How hot can the boiler go? This was before we had toactually pay real money for energy. Now the best questionis, can I run this sucker with a condensing boiler?Sometimes forced air makes sense in a hot waterheating application.Surprisingly, with fan coils, the answer is yes. We canmake that condensing boiler condense ALL the time –just let us size it properly for minimum supply temperaturesand maximum fluid temperature drops.Another advantage to designing for lower watertemperatures is that other low temperature heatsources such as solar panels and geothermal heatpumps can be included in the mix – something we willsee more of in the near future.The desired temperaturedrop of the fluid asit passes through thecoil also used to be areal easy thing to figureout. All you had to askwas: How can we maintaina 20-degree temperaturedrop acrossthe coil (to satisfy thosehigh temperature boilerguys)? Nowadays, weare faced with designingsystems to a higherstandard and with a littlemore finesse. Again,condensing boilerschange everything here.We want to try and design with as much temperaturedrop as possible so the return fluid to the boiler is ascool as possible, promoting better condensation andhigher efficiencies.The real deal here is: fan coils are multi-taskingdevices that can give the astute hydronics designer aserious amount of options. If you aren’t using themnow, you should really investigate all of the differenttypes and sizes of units available from the variousmanufacturers. You might be surprised at how oftenyou reach into that particular tool box for an applicationsolution.Roy Collver operates Mechanical Systems 2000 inCalgary and can be reached at royc@ms-2000.com.www.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 23

INNOVATION I WORLDWIDE MANUFACTURING I OUTSTANDING PRODUCTS I STATE-0F-THE-ART COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY I TRAINING AND EDUCATIONHot Water HeatingEfficient water heaterThe GSW Polaris gas-fired water heaterfeatures a submergedcombustionchamber andspiral flue for 95-96percent efficiency.A self-diagnosticmicroprocessormonitors nine criticalfunctions andprovides LEDtroubleshootingsignals. The tankfeatures long-lastingstainless steelconstruction, withpower/direct ventingup to 120-ft.GSW Water Heaters Circle no. 315Commercial tankless unitsRheem-Ruud tankless gas-fired commercialindoor-outdoor water heatersRheem-Ruud CommercialTANKLESSGas Water HeatersIndoor GT-199PVOutdoor GT-199XManifoldsup to 20 units!Introducing on-demandcommercial tanklessgas water heatersfrom Rheem-Ruud –engineered specificallyfor high volume, heavydutyapplications.C O M M E R C I A LWATER HEATERScan be connectedingroups of upto 20 unitsthrough amanifold system.Otherfeatures includea combustionmonitoringdevice and built-in electricpower burner. They can be vented horizontallyor vertically up to 47-1/2-ft.Rheem Canada Circle no. 316Cold weather flexibilityOnix cross-linked double Durel EPDMcomposite tubing from Watts is as flexiblein cold weather as in hot. It featuresa 1000 denier Aramid Cord and internalAlumaShield aluminum oxygen barrierand is also unaffected by UV radiation.It is ideal for staple-up and other hydronicheating applications. Availablesizes are 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1". Arange of manifolds and fittings is alsoavailable.Watts Radiant Circle no. 317Self-cleaningThe Master-Fit series of commercialgas-fired water heaters from A.O. Smithfeature a selfcleaninglimetamer to reducesediment buildup,with rotatingturbulence andpressurized watersweeping the tankbottom. They areavailable in 14sizes from 71 to100 gal. with Btu/h inputs from 120,000to 500,000.A. O. Smith Circle no. 318Kickspace heaterThe compact Whispa kick space heaterfrom Myson is available in electronicand hydronicmodels. It hasa compact fanconvector andfeatures fanonly, low orhigh operationin the ‘on’position alongwith easy accessswitcheswhich may beconnected to a timer or thermostat.Myson Inc. Circle no. 319Oil-fired water heaterGSW John Woodoil-fired waterheaters featurethe company’sTanksaver technologyto restrictcorrosion. Featuresinclude auniversal mountingdesign formost burners, aceramic fibrecombustion chamber,an immersion-typeaquastatand multipleanode rods.GSW Water Heaters Circle no. 320THERE ARE TOOLS TO GET THE JOB DONE.AND THERE ARE TOOLS TO GET THE JOB DONE BETTER.No matter what industry you’re in, Rogers TM has the tools to help yourbusiness operate more efficiently. We offer innovative mobile data solutionsthat equip your field service team with real-time job and customer historyinformation, so they can serve your customers even better. Whether youuse a laptop or handheld device, work orders can be completed andsubmitted from the field, reducing paperwork, trips back to the officeand the time it takes to generate an invoice. With time for more servicecalls in a day, your field service team will be more productive, and yourbusiness will benefit from a better bottom line.Classic radiatorStelrad Classic Column Radiators areavailable in three sizes: 300, 500 and 750mm in height, and 405 to 1800 mm inlength, each with three or four columns.Nine to 40 sections produce from 1193For more information on how Rogers can wirelessly enableyour organization, visit rogers.com/enterprise or e-mail us atwirelessenterprisesolutions@rci.rogers.com.to 16,248 Btu/h. They are powder-coatedin a warm white finish. Optionalfloor standing brackets are available.MTrademarks of Rogers Wireless Inc. or of Rogers Communications Inc. Used under licence. ©2005.Stelrad(Canada) Circle no. 321Circle Number 122 for More Information24 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – February/March 2006 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

Hot Water HeatingViessmann launches partner programA new initiative for heating contractors goesbeyond the traditional co-op marketingprogram.The Viessmann Partner Program “is a completebusiness support program combined witha sales-based reward program,” report officialsfor the Viessmann Manufacturing CompanyInc., Waterloo, Ont.It is designed to help contractors build theirbusinesses through customized marketingpieces, one-on-one time with Viessmann marketingexperts along with a comprehensive mixof marketing, advertising public relations, promotionand training.Participating contractors earn points basedon sales of Viessmann equipment, including100 ‘welcome points’ upon the sale of the firsteligible boiler.A key difference between the Viessmann programand typical co-op programs is the rangeof business benefits that contractors can applypoints to.“Participants don’t have to decide betweenadvertising and getting a new jacket, forinstance. Every time a partner reaches a salesmilestone, he (or she) can choose from aselection of merchandise rewards for free.That way, every Partner Point they earn can goright into business promotion,” reports thecompany.Partners are also recognized in theViessmann Annual Awards. Prizes include atrip to Germany, home of Viessmann’s parentcompany.For more information, contact Viessmann at1-800-387-7373 or go to www.viessmann.ca.Energy transfer pipingRehau InsulPEX is designed for the efficienttransfer of chilled or hot water. Itconsists of pre-insulated RauPEX pipewith a bonded layer of polyurethanefoam and an outer casing of seamlessco-extruded waterproof black polyethylene.It is available in one or two-pipeversions in sizes of 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and2". It uses Rehau Everloc compressionsleevefittings.Rehau Inc. Circle no. 322fleetlineHOT WATER BOILERSOffer your customers all the advantages ofadvanced electronic controls - Taco’s innovativeproducts make your job simple.Whether you’re looking for switching relays, zone valve controls, priority zoning circulators,or whatever, Taco’s extensive line of electronic controls are all designed to be contractor-friendly.They’re uncommonly fast and easy to install, with external indicator lights making them a snapto diagnose and service. Plus advanced expandable features allow you to mix-and-match to customizethe system.At Taco, we’ve pushed the envelope in hydronic technology to produce a complete line of integratedproducts and controls to help you work faster and smarter. Ask your distributor about allthe innovative advantages that Taco offers to you and your business.TACO CANADA LTD.6180 Ordan Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2B3Tel. 905-564-9422 Fax. 905-564-9436www.taco-hvac.comMANUFACTURED BYBRANT STEELPRODUCTS LIMITED49 Craig Street, Brantford, Ontario N3R 7H8519-756-5700www.brantsteel.comiSeriesMixing ValvesSoftwareRadiant MixingBlocksCirculators Air Eliminators ElectronicControlsHot Water on ProFit Parts Mixing ValvesD’MAND ®Circle Number 123 for More InfoCircle Number 124 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 25

The results are inAnd we’revery proud of ourlittle prodigy.When we introduced the Defender Safety System , our FVIRwater heater, we made a lot of claims about performance,convenience and features. It’s so gratifying to look backand see that everything we promised was absolutely true.The new design didn’t effect the dimensions of ourwater heaters. This makes replacement an easy job.Service calls pertaining to the new design arevirtually non-existent. More importantly, wehaven’t altered capacities for the new technology.The features we provided, including a pedestal base, aresettable thermal switch, a combustion chamber sightwindow and a Piezo Igniter have joined the ranks of suchproven winners as the Hydrojet ® Total Performance Systemand our exclusive Vitraglas ® lining.While we’re proud we kept our word regarding the Defender,there’s one Bradford White feature that stands far abovethe rest. All Bradford White products are available only toplumbing professionals. We remain a company that isengineered for the trade.What’s next from Bradford White? Get ready for more. Soonwe will incorporate Defender technology into additionalmodels. We can’t imagine anything but straight “A’s.”For more information on The DefenderSafety System , please contact yourBradford White representative.Count On Bradford WhiteFor Everything Hot Water Mississauga, ON866-690-0961www.bradfordwhitecanada.com©2005, Bradford White Corporation. All rights reserved.Circle Number 125 for More Information

VentilationHeat pumpKeepRite SoftSound 1200R split-systemheat pumps feature easy access to refrigerantports and connections withoutremoving acontrolpanel cover.They arerated at 12or 14 SEERand operateon R-410A.They featureCopelandscroll compressors, totally-enclosedfan motor for quiet operation andpremium warranty coverage.ICP Circle no. 323Air handlersThe Bradford White Aero Series fan coilair handlers for fresh air makeup orspace heating are multi-positional andfeature three-speed motors on MP-55models providing 690, 850, 920 cfm or1250, 1350, 1500 cfm for MP-75 models.Other features include integralreplaceable filter and a plenum flangefor supply and return air (supplied).They can range from 10,500 to 202,812Btu/h output.Bradford White Canada Circle no. 324Cool heat exchangerModine’s PF 2 cooling core technology –or parallel flow plate fin - is an all-aluminumbrazed heat exchanger thatsolves waterdrainageproblemsfound inother modelsby drainingwater invertical orhorizontalsettings,which can provide many cost savingopportunities. It earned the CoolingInnovation Award at AHR Expo 2006 inChicago.Modine Mfg Co. Circle no. 325Power-control cablesBaron has added flexible mini-splitcables for air conditioning applicationsto its line of power and control cables.They are available in 14 gauge with upto seven conductors on 250-ft. spools,Steam humidifierThe XT Series compact electrode steamhumidifiers with dispersion system byDriSteem feature20+ userprogrammablefunctions tomeet specificapplicationneeds. Featuresinclude replaceableplasticcylindertank,microprocessoron/off and modulation control,single and three-phase draw andautomatic end-of-season drain. Steamcapacity is from 10 to 50 lbs/hr.DriSteem Corp. Circle no. 327Heat pumpsRobur gas absorption heat pumps, in29troduced at the AHR Expo in Chicago,provide cooling and/or heating fromone unit with peak heating efficiencyabove 135 percent. They require minimalelectricityby using a singlegas burnerto produce hotand chilledwater simultaneously.Verylow fuel consumptioninheating isachieved byrecovering energyfrom theair, water or ground. Nominal heatingoutput is 120,400 Btu/h (reversible air),123,400 Btu/h (air) to 132,400 Btu/h(water). Nominal cooling output is57,700 Btu/h (reversible air) and 54,600Btu/h (water).Robur Corp. Circle no. 328Data cooling systemThe fourth generation Liebert DeluxeSystem for mission-critical cooling ofIT systemsfeaturesCopelanddigitalscroll compressorsfor steplessvariablecapacitycontrol, an iCOM control system whichenables multiple DS units to function asone unit plus an internal service log,notification capabilities, spare parts ID,and a system set-up wizard.Liebert Div. Emerson Circle no. 329V-bank air filterThe Durafil 2V is a V-bank air filterwhich features 100-sq.ft. of waterresistantmicrofineglass mediathat maintainsits efficiencythrough itsservice life.It features auniquesealantchannel forpack-to-frame bonding. It is designedfor capacities up to 2,000 cfm, in threeefficiencies: MERV 11, 13 and 14.Camfil Farr Circle no. 330Fire protectionFyreWrap fire protection insulationproducts feature EZ 1.5 duct insulation,a single-layer 1.5-inch enclosure for 1-2-hr. rated kitchen and chemical fumeexhaust ducts; and MAX 2.0 two-layerhigh-temperature two-inch blanket for1-2-hr. rated kitchen exhaust ducts.They aremade from acalcia-magnesia-silicacompound,covered byaluminumfoil with afibreglass-reinforced scrim.CertainTeed Corp. Circle no. 331Inline fansThe Eclipse CK Series of inline fans andaccessories are available in 12 modelsfrom 4 to 12inch duct diametersand 120 to1,000 cfm performances.Theyfeature a galvanizedsteel casingwith bakedepoxy coating, Swiss-made externalrotor motors and come with a 10-yearwarranty.Eclipse Enviro Inc. Circle no. 332Ceiling spot coolerCompact CM12 ceiling-mounted spotcooler from MovinCool delivers 10,500Btu/h of packaged air conditioning overan operating range of 60 to 95°F on theevaporator and 60 to 113°F on the condenser.It includes built-in 10" supplyand return air flanges, warning signalsand alarms and built-in mountingbrackets.MovinCool Circle no. 333A Refreshing ChangeStay Cool With Forane ® .Arkema’s Forane ® 410A and 407C arethe contractors best choice for R-22replacement and retrofit. Meet the nextgeneration with the refrigerants mostaccepted by OEMs and customers.With Arkema productsyou get the performance andafter-market support you need.Visit us atCMX 2006Booth #1422and 16 and 18 gauge for units on lessthan line voltage and in a choice of jackets.They are cUL listed.1-800-567-5726 • www.arkemagroup.caColeman Cable Circle no. 326Circle Number 126 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 27

Practically UntouchableIf you're looking for exceptional performance with a style that clientswill love, check out the new lineup of electronic products from DeltaCommercial. We focus our efforts on four critically important areas:technology, water and energy conservation, healthy environment, andSynergy Electronic LavatoryModel #591T1250-SSease of installation and maintenance. So whether you’re developing aretail shopping centre, a healthcare facility or a hotel, you can count onus to understand your projects and meet your needs.Electronic Gooseneck FaucetModel #3000T3470Synergy® Electronic Lavatory(Model #590-LGHGMHDF)Electronic Flush ValveModel #81T201BTTo get your hands on Delta Electronics,visit www.specselectonline.com or call 1-800-567-3300Circle Number 127 for More Information

ControlsInternet thermostatsThe Proliphix NT series of programmableInternet thermostats connect to anexisting Ethernet network, each with itsdistinct IP address or own web page.This allowsusers to view,modify andprogram allparameterswith a standardWebbrowser. They are available in residentialand commercial models, with orwithout remote sensing and offer singleor two stages of control.Controlsys Enterprise Circle no. 334Remote accessoriesThe MSR-100 Series advanced remoteaccessories provide visual and selectableaudible indication of detector pilot,trouble and alarm functions for APCduct smoke detectors. There is a ringbackfeatureto silence thebuzzer. Thereare lamp andbuzzer testfunctions, anoptional strobe module, and a keyoperatedfunction that enables remotetest and reset.Air Products & Controls Circle no. 335Product ProfileJohnson adds BACnet field controllersIn January, at the AHR Expo in Chicago, Johnson Controlsannounced the expansion of its Metasys ® building managementsystem with a family of BACnet ® compatible fieldcontrollers and embedded wireless technology.The new technology is designed to enhance the system’sability to improve facility performance, better manage lifecyclecosts and provide better access to more buildinginformation for building operators and HVAC technicians.The Metasys system’s BACnet field controllers incorporatesophisticated algorithms that provide continuous adaptivecontrol so HVAC equipment “self-tunes” in response toseasonal changes and system dynamics, thus reducingcommissioning time. Eliminating the need for manualintervention also ensures that the equipment functions atoptimum efficiency, lowering the cost of operation andmaintenance.In addition, the Metasys system now allows wirelesscapabilities to be incorporated either through the entiresystem or in just one part. This covers everything fromroom sensing to field controllers to network automation touser interfaces and distributed infrastructures.As well, wireless technology gives facility operators theability to economically expand their system into spaces thatwere previously difficult or too costly to wire for conventionalcontrols, reports the Milwaukee, Wisconsin based company.Johnson Controls Circle no. 339Controls manualControl System Basics, from the Lamaseries for the Indoor EnvironmentTechnician, provides an understandingof how controls operate and relate tothe entire HVAC system. This 85-pagehandbook explains the basic conceptsof automatic controls, focusing onpneumatic systems in use in olderbuildings, how to maintain a pneumaticsystem, identify problems and referthem to a controls technician. There arealso practical tips on basic control systemmaintenance and the identificationof problems.HRAI, SkillTech Academy Circle no. 336Combination sensorThe Minco Chill-Out is a solid-statecombined temperature sensor, an airhandling system sensor with low-temperaturecut-out and an averagingresistancetemperaturesensor. It issensitive towithin six inchesin any direction. It can be mountedat any angle, in 3/8" bendable aluminumand ultra-flex brass armor tubing.The relay is integral to the tubing.Minco Circle no. 337Monitor controllersZ-Gard C-Series gas monitoring controllersaccept four to 20 mA or RS-485inputs from eight, 16 or 24 Z-Gard S sensors.Other models accept inputs from 1to 8 remote sensors, all for alarm andcontrol applications, or 40 remote gassensors via RS-485 ports managed by theCX controller network. They complywith UL 916 and CSA C22.2 standards.MSA Instrument Div. Circle no. 338MODEL BTU SEER9CQ 9,000 A/C 14.39RQ 9,000 H/P 14.312CQ 12,000 A/C 13.512RQ 12,000 H/P 13.79RLQ 9,000 H/P 21.012RLQ 12,000 H/P 21.018RMLQ 18,000 H/P 16.521RMLQ 21,000 H/P 16.524RMLQ 24,000 H/P 16.527RMLQ 27,000 H/P 15.030RMLQ 30,000 H/P 15.033RMLQ 33,000 H/P 15.036RMLQ 36,000 H/P 15.0Plasma Air Filter MechanismElectric PoleDirty AirThe new, high SEER Halcyon IAQ Mini-Splitlets you spend less time and make more money.GroundConductorPlasma filter generatesions and ozonePOSSIBLE COMBINATIONSCoolingHeat Pump9 + 9 9 + 912 + 12 12 + 129 + 12 9 + 129 + 9 + 18 9 + 9 + 189 + 9 + 9 9 + 9 + 99 + 9 + 9 + 9 9 + 9 + 9 + 912 + 12 + 12 12 + 12 + 129 + 9 + 12 9 + 9 + 1212 + 12 + 9 12 + 12 + 9• High-SEER efficiency; up to 21-SEER• Stock just 5 Multi-Zone components tocreate 9 system combinations• Increased flexibility: 2, 3 or 4 zonesnow available as a heat pump• IAQ Models Feature a built-in electronicplasma filter• Backed by a 2-year parts, and 6-yearcompressor warranty• Up to 23% quieter than prior modelsand up to 46% quieter than competition• Environmentally friendly R410A refrigerantCircle Number 128 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 29Clean AirElectrostatic FilterCollects the dustOdors Absorbedby OzoneFor more information, go towww.fujitsugeneral.com

RefrigerationCSI: Compressor Service InvestigationTechnician tackles refrigeration service mysteryBy John Carr, C.E.T.Fig 1: Allan finds thisalarm waiting on hiscomputer screen.MONDAY, 3:09 A.M.: Allan awakesto his cell phone ringing. He is on call, sohe knows there is a problem with one of the many systems heservices. He gets out of bed and walks to his computer in the next room. In the hallwayhe can hear the pinging sound of the alarm and as he enters the room he seesthe screen flashing “ALARM.” In moments he has hit the Enter key and is reading thealarm report.3:51 A.M.: Allan is in his service truck heading towards Velton Foods on MadisonStreet. He thinks about the refrigeration warehouse systems operated by Velton Foods.The information in the case beside indicates:Unit 28Type: FreezerOperating Temp: -22.2°C (-8.0°F)Compressor Rack: 4 – 40 Hp Screw Type,3500 RPM, Electrical rating 440/460-3-60.Rack Capacity: 190,325 KW (650 MBTU/Hr) with unloading down to 50%.Condenser: 225,000 KW (768 MBTU/Hr) 12 fans, divided into three stages.Refrigerant: R-22Refrigerant Oil: POE 100 (Rack has oil cooling)Evaporators: 4 – 48,000 KW (165 MBTU/Hr)Defrost Type: Hot Gas4:16 A.M.: Allan enters Mechanical Room 3. Every compressor rack is operatingwith the exception of Unit 28. He knows what the condition is, but he looks at thecontrol readout screen anyway.With confirmation complete, he punches in the key code to find out the conditionof the compressor at the moment of failure4:18 A.M.: Allan recognizes right away that oil pressure failure is the condition,but has to find out why oil pressure was lost. The system had worked for over twoyears without oil failure problems, so the basic piping design was sound. After a fewmore control module checks, Allan discovers that the oil level switch circuit is open.This indicates that there is a low oil condition.4:35 A.M.: After checking the rack thoroughly for oil leaks, Allan finds no indicationthat oil has left the system. Oil is not likely to pass through the oil separator, sohe considers the possibility of an oil-level switch failure. He removes the wire to theFig. 2: ControlModule read outconfirms alarm.Fig. 3: The controlmodule lets Allanknow the condition ofthe rack at midnight,prior to failure.Fig. 4: The place onthe compressor rackwhere field changesallowed the oil-levelswitch to be heated bythe discharge line.SNC-Lavalin ProFac Inc is the industry leader in Canada, providing a fullrange of integrated facility management services and solutions toClients in various sectors. Nationally, SNC-Lavalin ProFac providesintegrated management for over 110 million square feet of real estate.Within that portfolio, the Public Works and Government ServicesCanada (PWGSC) account is comprised of 319 buildings acrossCanada with a total area of over 31 million square feet.SNC-Lavalin ProFac Inc. conducts its procurement through bestpractices that honour both the spirit and the letter of openness andtransparency and is pleased to announce that the open procurementactivities for PWGSC service contracts across the country will betendered using the Private Tenders section of the MERX tenderingservice (www.merx.com - Private Tenders tab).For those who do not have Internet access, the open tenderingopportunities can be accessed by phone at 1-800-964-MERX (6379).Potential proponents can register with MERX online to access allProFac postings for the PWGSC contract. Potential proponents canset-up a user profile on MERX to receive automatic notification ofopportunity postings or visit the website regularly to view currentpostings. All questions about registering with MERX can be directedto merx@merx.com or 1-800-964-MERX (6379).Circle Number 129 for More Informationoil level switch at the base of the oil separator and checks it with his ohmmeter. Themeter reads 0 ohms, indicating that the switch is closed.4:36 A.M.: Extensive searches have led Allan to check for continuity between theoil-level switch and the control module. Here he finds an open circuit. But why, hethinks? This is a 220-volt control circuit, so if there was an electrical short at sometime there would have been a different alarm, and sooner.4:58 A.M.: Allan has just finished replacing the wiring from the control module tothe oil-level switch. He checks for continuity and all is normal. The next step is startup.5:12 A.M.: The rack is running and the control module reads that all is normal,with the readings similar to what was showing at midnight. The box temperature isbeginning to move down slowly.7:52 A.M.: Allan and two other refrigeration mechanics are inspecting the wirefrom Rack 28. They find a discolouration on the wire at the point where it wouldenter the panel just before its connection to the control module. Allan cuts the wireand peals back the discoloured insulation. He finds that the wire too, is discolouredand broken. Now Allan is concerned about the new wire and its location.12:02 P.M.: Back at the warehouse, Allan checks the wiring and finds that all isfine, but he does spot something that is not quite right. The back of the control panelis placed very close to the oil discharge line from the oil separator. This must havebeen a field change made by someone else. He insulates the wires, checks the controlmodule to see that all is normal and heads on out to his next call.Detective’ John Carr is the continuing education coordinator at SAIT Polytechnic inCalgary. He can be reached at john.carr@sait.ca.30 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – February/March 2006 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

RefrigerationDigital analyzerDigi-Cool introduced its new digitalrefrigeration system analyzer DRSA-1200 at AHR Expo in Chicago inJanuary. It measures superheat andsubcooling with minimum-maximumpressure logging. Bar graphs show systempressure fluctuations with 22+standard refrigerant profiles.Digi-Cool Industries Circle no. 340Reduces condensationThe Emerson Control Link anti-condensatecontroller for anti-condensateheaters, commonly used in refrigeratordoors, features improved algorithms.Greater energy savings (up to50 percent) are achieved by maintaininga specific differential between arefrigerated case’s dew point and itsframe temperature. Part of Emerson’sIntelligent Store control architecture,it keeps condensation from buildingand activates the heaters only whennecessary.Emerson Climate Control Circle no. 341Product ProfileNew HFC refrigerants mineral oil compatibleDuPont introduced its five new ISCEON 9 Serieshydrofluorocarbon refrigerant blends for airconditioning and supermarket conversions to theNorth American market at the AHR Expo in Chicagoin January.“With this new line, DuPont can meet the needsof end-users and contractors for easy-to-use,cost effective, mineral oil compatible retrofitrefrigerants,” reported Jim Bachman, national salesand marketing manager.Acquired from Rhodia last August, these HFCrefrigerants are mineral oil compatible and have a 20-40 percent lower global warming potential than HFCoptions R-404A and R-507, reports DuPont.Isceon 79 or R-422A offers capacity and efficiencycomparable to R-404A and can replace R-22, R-502,HP80, R-404A and R507.Isceon 59 or R-417A provides the lowestoperating pressures for supermarkets with excessR-22 system capacity.Isceon 29, initially called R-422D, allows for conversionswithout major equipment changes in systemswith excess R-22 capacity.Isceon 49 or R-413A is an R-12 replacement instationary refrigeration and mobile air conditioning.Isceon 69 is an HCFC refrigerant replacement forR-403B and R-502 in stationary refrigeration.More information is available on the company’snewly enhanced web site athttp://refrigerants.dupont.com.DuPont Canada Circle no. 347CompressorsBristol showed its latest Benchmarkcompressors at AHR Expo in Chicagoin January. New features include amuch lower sound level on 1.5 to 3.5-ton models, a unique cylindrical shelland improved internal suction muffleron the H21J scroll which is designed forapplications below 3.5 tons.Bristol Compressors Circle no. 345Analog controllerThe Industrial Scientific 820 Controllerfor fixed-point gas monitoring installationsfeatures two channels and acceptsone or two 4-20 mA input signals.There is a user interface for configurationand control of every parameter, fiveprogrammable analog relays for alarmand fault conditions along with a realtimeclock.Industrial Scientific Circle no. 342reciprocating recovery compressor. It isR-410A ready. Features include a uniquesuction port design, very large dischargeport, automatic low-pressure shut-offand 550 psi high pressure shut-off. Itweighs 16-lbs/16.2 kg, is CSA listed, andis available in 115 and 230 volt models.CPS Canada Circle no. 344Air-cooled condensersBohn Monarch Series condensers withEC motors offer variable speed withoutcomplexity, optimizing fan speeds forload requirements, maximizing energyefficiency and minimizing sound. TheAmbassador Series features QuietEdgeswept fan blades, including four-bladefans on 540 rpm motors and five-bladeon 830 rpm motors.Heatcraft Refrigeration Circle no. 346Evaporator controllerKeepRite Refrigeration’s SmartVaptwo-pipe, two-wire evaporator controlleris designed to control box temperature,time clock and fan delay. Italso replaces the defrost initiation andtermination thermostat, room thermostat,defrost heater contactor andheater fusing. It is designed for electricdefrost single-phase evaporatorsup to 25 amp maximum over-currentprotection.National Refrigeration Circle no. 343Refrigerant recoveryThe Pro-Set Cyclone refrigerant recoveryunit by CPS features a 1-hp oil-lessNew CM-12:10,500 Btu/H of cooling foreasy installation above astandard drop ceiling.· Focus cool air exactly where needed· Capacities up to 60,000 BTU/h· Mobile, reliable and affordable· Customizable to any requirementApplications:· Backup / Emergency /Off-Hours Cooling· Computers /Telecommunication /Data Processing Rooms· ManufacturingProduction LinesNew PAC12:12 Ton PortableSpot Cooler· Offices / Schools / Labs /Warehouses· Humidity Control· Special EventsCost Effective Solutions for all your Ventilation and Air Conditioning NeedsPortable Spot Coolers · Package Terminal Air Conditioners · Water Source Heat Pumps · Fan CoilsPhone (905) 820-1400 · Toll Free 888-209-0999anna@williamshvac.com · www.williamshvac.com3350 Ridgeway Drive, Unit #2 Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Z9 Fax: (905) 820-1435Visit us at CMXBooth #2414/18Circle Number 130 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 31

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Faucets & FixturesTherapeutic bathQuebec-based manufacturer MAAXoffers its Pearl hydrotherapy baths,Essence, Designer and Classic Series,with the company’s True Whirlpool system.It features venturi jets that move 30gpm. The Invigor Perimeter Air Tub hasup to 70 air apertures along bath sidesand bottom. ThermaZone thermaltherapy – a heat element that warms thetub surface where neck and shouldersrest – is available as an option.Chromatherapy underwater LED lightsin bather-selected colours offer the finalcustom touch.MAAX Ltd. Circle no. 348Touchless faucetsTripoint electronic faucets by Kohlerrely on distance,not light,to trigger waterflow for consistent,accurateperformance.They featuremodern design with above-deck electronicsand valves for easy servicing.There is a lav model with a temperatureadjustment lever on the side. (It can bepre-set if required).Kohler Canada Circle no. 349Bath faucetsWaterHill faucets by Moen, part of theShowHouseCollection, featurea traditionalcurving spout.They are availablein singlehandledesign orin two-handlewidespread orcentreset lav models. The line also includesRoman Tub faucets with a rotating andlocking spout and a hand shower.Available finishes include chrome,brushed nickel and wrought iron.Moen Inc. Circle no. 350Luxury fittingsSymmons’ Elements designer bathroomfittings feature styles and designs originallycreated forluxury resorts,condominiumsand hotels bynoted architectsand designers.This exclusivesignature collectionis now availableto NorthAmerican plumbingmarkets.Symmons Industries Circle no. 351Pedestal faucetsThe Sloan SF Series electronic infraredsensor-activated pedestal faucets run offRapid growthTub and shower manufacturer expands to keep paceBy Simon BlakeA small group of Canadian contractorsand wholesalers received an eyefulduring a recent visit to a U.S. tub andshower manufacturer.A unique moulding materialcombined with state-of-the-art manufacturingprocedures have made theSterling Plumbing (a division ofKohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin) plantin Huntsville, Alabama the largestmanufacturer of tubs and showers inNorth America. The facility has tripledin size over the past five years, reportedproduction superintendent JerryTaylor. Today it is more easily measuredin acres than square feet and issplit about 50/50 between manufacturingand warehousing.The Canadian group flew from Toronto Nov. 29 with NickRinaldi, Kohler Emco account representative for EasternCanada. Southern Ontario plumbing contractors Tony Muto(Marli Mechanical Contractors Ltd., Woodbridge, Ont., PatVitullo (Vitullo Plumbing, Concord) and Massimo Arduini(Elitrex Plumbing Ltd., Concord, Ont.) joined Emco Ontariovice president and general manager Adrien Pilon andVaughn branch manager Jerry Munroe for the journey.The Sterling plant uses a sheet moulding compoundcalled Vikrell to make tubs and showers. Fibres andresin are combined to form a flexible mat that is placedin huge moulds, weighing up to 80,000 lbs., and mouldedat pressures between 1,500 to 1,800 tons at 350degrees Fahrenheit. Moulding machines, some toweringthree storeys high, press the material into its finishedshape while applying heat to cure the Vikrell.The process is similar to metal stamping in an automotiveplant. This results in the rapid manufacturing of tubs andshowers that are lightweight and consistent in thickness andcolor. A small amount of flash – less than one percent waste– is trimmed and holes are drilled. Robots do this on thenewest machines.a five-volt DCplug-in transformerwithbattery backup,or battery only.They feature a0.5 gpm or 1.9litre/min. flow aerator with a belowdeckmixing valve for tempered wateror a Bak-Chek tee fitting for hot/coldwater mixing.R.G. Dobbin Sales Ltd. Circle no. 352Sink collectionThe Astracast stainless steel sinkcollection by Eljer features 18/19gauge steel with the highest chromiumand nickel content, European styling,in lightand mediumbrushed finishes,includesthe Esattosink groupwith zeroradiuscorners, with depths two to teninches in self-rimming and undermountstyles.Astracast Div. Eljer Circle no. 353In the Sterling plant showroom are, from left: Jerry Munroe, Nick Rinaldi,Tony Muto, Adrien Pilon, Pat Vitullo, Massimo Arduini, and Jerry Taylor.Lighted sinkAn over-sized stainless steel island sink,for a kitchen island or secondary preparea, features anintegral centredfaucet pedestal,with a strainer asthe base of thefaucet. It is sized38" x 28" x 7-1/2" and is available with a lighting kit,an Elkay innovation.Elkay Canada Circle no. 354Kitchen/Prep/Bar faucetsThe Felicity Kitchen Collection fromMoen’s ShowHouse program has amodern look in its faceted archingspout and basewhich can beaffixed on the leftor right side, inone-handle designswith a sidespray in kitchenand prep/bar models,with finishes in chrome, Lifeshinestainless steel and oil-rubbed bronze.Moen Inc. Circle no. 355The end product is strong – something Adruini put tothe test with a good stiff kick to the skirting on one ofthe tubs. If damage does occur, it is easily repairedbecause Vikrell is consistent in colour throughout.The use of robots in manufacturing isn’t new and, infact, those in the Sterling plant are “off-the-shelf” items,reported plant manager John Kyle. “Anybody can buy arobot and bolt it to the ground. The fixturing (and programming)is what’s key.” Despite the robotics, the workforcehas actually increased due to the substantialincrease in production.Since Kohler bought the plant in 1987, it has tripledthe number of presses and has plans for additionalpresses in the future.Tubs and showers are manufactured as they areordered, noted Taylor. All engineering and design is donein house. Efficient manufacturing, warehousing and shippingprocesses have reduced the time that the Sterlingplant can turn around a large order from a wholesaler toseven days or less, he added. “We’ve been doing this for33 years and have learned an awful lot...”More information on Sterling products and distributionis available at www.sterlingplumbing.com.Drench shower, eyewashThis barrier-free drench shower andeyewash station from Bradley features afully-recessed shower handle activatedby pushingdown. Waterflow exceeds20 gpm at 30psi, with aneyewash flowof 0.4 gpm at30 psi. Theone-piece cabinetis flushmountedandfeatures a wide-access service panel.Bradley Corp. Circle no. 356Shower door organizerStor-ganize bypass shower doors fromSterling feature an integrated storage systemwith five or six modular removableand easy-to-clean plastic shelves, all withgrates to remove water, and two removablehooks within each storage column.Models are available for five-foot bathsor bath-showers in two widths and for a60-inch shower-only space.Sterling Div. Kohler Circle no. 357www.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 33

thwack!GO AHEAD, VIKRELL CAN TAKE IT.For plumbers, builders and trade professionals, it’s important to select fixtures made from materialsso solid that they minimize job site damage and need to be installed only once. STERLING® bathingproducts made of VikrellTM, a poly resin and fiberglass composite,are the perfect choice. This material is compression-moldedusing leading-edge technology, creating uniform strength andoutstanding durability. We’re hammering home our point – solidVikrell material can take it!For more STERLING product or warranty information, call 1.800.STERLINGCircle Number 134 for More Information

Pipes, Valves & FittingsGas BBQ outletThe Gas-Flo ABS or stainless steel allin-onefitting kit from Fairview Fittingsfeatures a simplePush-Connectconnection toquickly connectgas appliancessuch as barbecues.It is CSAapproved fornatural gas andpropane appliancesin indoor and outdoor applications.Fairview Fittings Circle no. 358Pressure reducing valvesBoshart PRV valves feature a factory-set50 psi regulating pressure, but are fieldadjustablewithin the spring range of 25to 75 psi. They are available in sizes of1/2, 3/4 and 1-inch FPT in twoseries. Featuresinclude a 20mesh integralstrainer (optional)and abuilt-in thermalexpansion bypass.They areapproved to ASSE, CSA, ANSI-NSFstandards.Boshart Industries Circle no. 359Crimp valvesApollo Sure-Press ball valves aredesigned for quick direct crimping tocopper pipe up to 200 psi, with endconnections forged as part of the brassvalve body. They feature blow out-proofWater heater shutoff valve averts disasterA new plumbing product drewconsiderable attention at NorthAmerica’s largest HVAC showrecently.Taco displayed its unique waterand gas safety (WAGS) valve at theJanuary’s AHR Expo in Chicago.Approved by CSA for use in Canadain 2005, the WAGS valve shuts offthe water and gas if a water heatersprings a leak. It is also designedfor use with electric water heaters(less the gas shutoff, of course).Operation and installation isstraightforward, reported PaulAlmberg, a licensed plumber inCranston, Rhode Island who inventedand spent 12 years developingthe device.A WAGS valve adds only a few minutesto the water heater installation.Multi-purpose valve kitWith 30 different pipe connectors,installers can adapt the Dahl-in-onevalve to straight, angle or dual outletA drip pan is installed under thewater heater. The WAGS valve isattached to the water source andthen to the water heater. If a leakoccurs, a water soluble disc in theWAGS valve dissolves when the drippan water level reaches 3/4”.It releases a powerful spring-loadedpiston that shuts off the water. Ingas-fired heaters, this action alsobreaks a fuse that shuts off the gassupply. The disc is designed so thatit won’t dissolve if accidentallysplashed.The technology was originallydeveloped for the British RoyalAirForce to inflate lifejackets automatically.It is reliable, totallymechanical and requires no additionalpower source, noted Almberg,now employed as training and tradeprogram manager for Taco.He notes that a number ofcontractors in Canada are alreadyusing it. Just about everybody has awater heater disaster story, so it’stypically a pretty easy upsell to thehomeowner.Available for four years in theU.S., one of the largest markets hasPaul Almberg displays his inventionat the AHR Expo.been condominium complexeswhere a water heater leak in oneunit can cause water damage inother units, he added.Taco Canada Ltd. Circle no. 364seam, adjustable stem packing and arerated to 210°F in sizes from 1/2 to twoinches.Conbraco Industries Circle no. 360Grooved flangeBolt ‘n Go, a new steel roll groovedflange by CTS, has a welded collar totake a roll grooved fitting for all RGcouplings, providing trouble-free andless costly installations. The flangecomes in sizes from 2" to 8" with aworking pressure of 450 psi, and in 300ports. The Mega Kit features 24 connectors,nine copper, eight PEX, 11 iron,eight Kitec and eight CPVC, each withvalves and tools and each pre-packed inits own compartment.Dahl Brothers Canada Circle no. 362Grooved couplingsShurjoint copper grooved couplings aredesigned for Type K, L, M and DWVcopper tubing. They are available fromangle pattern rigid to grooved copper Y-strainer (C726). The line includes agrooved copper reducing coupling andtransition coupling for direct connectionbetween grooved end IPS steel pipelb., and eliminates in–yard or on–site fittings or valves, and grooved end CTSmachining and fabrication.copper tubing.CTS Fabrication Circle no. 361 CCTF Corp. Circle no. 363Circle Number 133 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 35

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Pipes, Valves & FittingsControl valvesThe Model C automatic control valvesfrom Danfoss Flomatic feature fusionation. It is used to disentrain condensatefrom steam, air, and other gases. Itis available in pipe sizes up to two inchesdiameter, pressures up to 362 psigand temperatures up to 572°F.TLV Corp. Circle no 366Water shutoffThe FloLogic System 3.0 automaticwater shut-off protects the entire homethermostatic element to eliminate airbinding. The float and lever mechanismis below condensate level seat to preventsteam leakage. It discharges condensateto 31,000 gal./hr., is available in sizesfrom 1/2 to 2-in., pressures from 5 to464 psi and temperatures to 850°F.Nicholson Steam Trap Circle no. 369epoxy coated internal-external bodies, avalve trim of bronze in sizes 1 to 10-in.,or stainless steel for 12 and 36-in., gaugecocks, body drain plugs and EZ-off jackscrew for covers and seat rings, withoptions.Danfoss Flomatic Circle no. 365Steam separatorThe DC7 highperformancecyclone separatorfor steamand air applicationsin lightweightstainlesssteel has nomoving parts,resulting in corrosionresistantand maintenance-freeoper-from one point in the water main in theevent of breakage. It features an intuitiveuser interface to control a full-portbronze ball valve and a flow sensordesigned to detect unusual water flows. Itis rated at 100 psi maximum workingpressure, powered by 120 volts AC or13.8 volts DC with Class II power supply.FloLogic Inc. Circle no. 367Pipe freeze protectionHeat-Line ArcticVent three-inch IDheated UL 94 V-0 polycarbonate fireratedvent pipe applies 40 Watts of heatper foot of vent at 120 volts for freezeprotection. It installs with a slip-fit couplingto freeze-proof three-inch plumbingvent stacks. It automatically adjustsheat output to match heat loss withintegral ground fault protection.Heat-Line Div. C. MacLean Ltd. Circle no. 368Float-thermostatic trapsThe FTE Series of float and thermostaticsteam traps feature a stainless steelCircle Number 135 for More Info Circle Number 136 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 37

Intelligent comfort zoning controlsystems. Simultaneous heating andcooling with world's first and only "2-pipe"heat recovery system. Advanced controllability.Elegant & compact design, unmatched energyefficiency, extreme reliability, wide selection ofproducts, zero ozone depletion refrigerantR-410A. All that and more, from theworld's leading edge variablerefrigerant flow system.No wonder architects andengineers choose Mitsubishi'sCity Multi VRF system aboveall others - after all, it's from theglobal company that's well knownfor all types of quality products.towards a new era of air conditioning.Now that they know the facts, architects and engineers findchoosing the user-friendly City Multi is the obvious choice.That's because the versatile system is years ahead ofanything they've ever seen.www.CityMulti.caCircle Number 137 for More Information

Tools & InstrumentsPEX expandersBattery powered PEX tubing expandertools from Wirsbo simplify the installationof WirsboAquapex andhePEX plus tubingby expandingthe tubing up to 1and 1-1/2-inches,depending on themodel. Featuredare 12 and 14.4volt nickel cadmium battery modelswith a one-hour recharge time, electromechanical or electro-hydraulic operationand microprocessor control.Wirsbo Canada Circle no. 370Bolt cuttersRidgid bolt cutters have jaws made fromheat-treated hardened alloy steel forlong blade life. Features include a slimcutting head, a single one-step internalcam mechanism for precise blade alignmentandruggedhandlegrips. Theycan cutmetals upto 42 RChardness, and are available in sizes from14" to 42".Ridge Tool Co. Circle no. 371Transfer pumpThe UniStar 2001-A universal transferpump is a multi-purpose drill pump fortransferring clean or contaminated fluidswith a wide viscosity range. It featuresa flexibleimpellerdesign, is dryself-primingup to a suctionheight of10-ft. or 26-ft.primed. It cantransfer up to 475 gph at 60 psi with aworking temperature up to 140°F.Solarnetix Inc. Circle no. 372Gas monitorThe GasBadge Pro single gas monitorhas multiple features. Sensors can bechanged to monitornine gases, includingoxygen, CO, chlorineand ammonia. It iscompatible with aDS2 docking stationand offers STEL andTWA readings. It canlog data for a year,record the last 15alarms and displayreadings in ppm or percent by volume.Industrial Scientific Circle no. 373Product ProfileNew compact drain cameraA new compact drain camera fromGeneral Pipe Cleaners has manyfeatures typically found in largercameras.In fact the Gen-Eye Junior videoinspection system can do just abouteverything that the larger units can doexcept record, reports marketing managerMarty Silverman.The unit offers greater reel capacity,larger LCD display and better protectionfrom damage than compact unitsfrom other manufacturers, he added.It is self-contained with pushrod,reel and monitor in one sturdy housing.It is available with either 100 ft.(30m) of micro-pushrod with a oneinch(2.5 cm) colour camera or 200ft. (60m) of mini-pushrod with a 1.3-inch (3.3 cm) colour camera.The seven-inch (18 cm) LCD screen is mounted on anreduce overheating. It includes a gasshielding nozzle and comes with long orshort back caps. It operates up to 400amps and is available in a choice of 1/8,5/32 and 3/16-inch models.Weldcraft Circle no. 374Gas monitorThe Vulcain VA301EM expansion moduleinfrared gas monitor for visual indicationof refrigerantgasconcentrationsinsideor outsidemechanicalrooms featuresup tofour remotesensors, fourfully programmedrelays andthree 24-volt DC alarm outputs. It canconnect up to 10 remote panels and featuresan automatic fan, horn and strobeactivation.Vulcain Inc. Circle no. 375A full range of infrared space heating equipmentModel RE (for workshops, residential garages)• rates from 30 and 45 MBTUH• balanced flue construction• 85% thermal efficiency• fully assembled for installation easeThis compact self-containedcamera system can operate forthree hours on battery power.Model Premier VS (engineered performance)• a vacuum operated burner-in-series system that isengineered for the customer’s specific requirements• burner rates 60 to 250 MBTUHwith multiple branch capability• system outputs to one million BTUH• state of the art electronic control panelextendable arm that allows the operatorto pivot it to the best viewing angle. Abuilt-in dual frequency transmitter (512Hz and 874 Hz) reduces interference,making the camera easier to locate.The Gen-Eye Junior comes with anAC/DC power supply but can operate forup to three hours on the long-liferechargeable battery.Other features include a pictureinverter, on-screen footage counter inimperial and metric, built-in text writer,time and date stamp, microphone jackand video and audio jacks for externalrecording devices.Drain cameras are expensive, inmany cases around $10,000.Contractors can expect to pay a coupleof thousand dollars less than for theGen-Eye Junior, remarked Silverman.General Pipe Cleaners Circle no. 376No rough-in, tough and messy installation.Just quick and simple plumbing solutions.visit www.saniflo.comSaniflo macerating solutionsgive you total control andflexibility no matter what thejob calls for. No rough-in,no problem, just run theplumbing however you see fit.Model UA (workhorse of the line up)• rates from 40 to 220 MBTUH• jet stream burner design maximizesradiant output• deep dish reflectors are 100% efficient• warranty: 3 yr. on parts, 5 yr. on heat exchanger.Model UX (more features, moreperformance)• fully enclosed construction• operating status lights• standard 24v thermostat• post purge function• 10 yr. heat exchangerwarranty optionTIG torchThe Super Cool18 TIG torchfrom Weldcraftfeatures a uniquewater-coolingchamberSUPERIOR RADIANT PRODUCTSwith full-flow23 - 428 Millen Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 3N9over the wholePhone: (905) 664-8274 • Toll Free: 1-800-527-HEAT (4328) • Fax: (905) 664-8846www.superiorradiant.com sales@superiorradiant.comtorch head toCircle Number 139 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 39SANICOMPACTSANIVITESANIGRINDAFTERSANICOMPACTSTARSANIPLUSSANIBESTSANISHOWERBEFORECall 1-800-363-5874 or email us at sfsales@saniflo.comCircle Number 138 for More Information

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Tools & InstrumentsDrain cleanerThe PulseJetter PJ-600 drain cleanerfrom Goodway is an entry-level modelfor clearing pipes of 1-1/4 to two-inchdiameter. It features a pulsating actionwrap, hose, torch, tip and a piston-typeregulator that is built into the handle ofthe new Lenox Tanktote tank sleeve.The sleeve allows the technician to carryhis B-tank without fear of valve or tipfor navigating bends and blastingblockages. It comes with blind thrust,penetrating and cornering nozzles, apolyester-reinforced 1/8" 50-ft. or a3/16" 30-ft. high-pressure hose. A 1/3-hp motor produces 600 psi of waterpressure at one gpm with a three-pistonaxial pump.Goodway Technologies Circle no. 377Compressed air systemIngersoll-Rand UP-Series integratedrotary screw air compressors featureauto start/stop and constant speed control,visual operating status, poly-V beltdrive, over-sized motor mount blower,high efficiency over-sized combinationcooler with roof mount discharge andare available in sizes from 5-15 hp.Ingersoll-Rand Circle no. 378Utility knifeIrwin’s Snap Knife system features anauto-lock slider button which locks theblade when extended for use, auto-loadwith three blade stick capacity and easyopenend cap for reloading, stainlesssteel blade guide and a solid cast aluminumbody with Pro-Touch grip.Irwin Ind’l Tool Circle no. 379Portable thermometerThe ASL F100 portable precisionthermometer from Isotech features twoinputs to allow direct temperature displayfrom Pt100 or thermistor probes. Itdisplays a statistical analysis of measurements– average value, min/maxvalues and standard deviation over arange of -200 to 850°C and resolutionof 0.001°C.Isotech North America Circle no. 380Infrared thermometerThe Fluke 681S is a non-contactinfrared thermometer designed formeasuring potentially hazardous surfacetemperatures. It measures over arange of –25 to 1400°F (–32 to 769°C).The backlit display provides min/maxand average measurements with a distance-to-spotratio of 50:1. It includes aresistance temperature device probeand the required nine-volt battery.Fluke Electronics Circle no. 381B-tank kitThe Lenox Pro Hose air fuel kit is availablein air acetylene and air propane/MAPP gas versions. Kits include a hosedamage. The piston regulator providesconsistent fuel regulation, as comparedto diaphragm type regulators that tendto flow more fuel as they wear,remarked Lenox’s Lee Breton.Lenox Circle no. 382PEOPLE AS RELIABLE ASTHE PRODUCTS WE MAKEAt Leonard Valve, our people are as reliable as theproducts we make. It has to be that waybecause we’ve been a family-ownedbusiness since 1913.We offer complete on-line sizingsoftware for all our productsand our engineers provide onphone,on-line and on-site technicalsupport, 24/7, worldwide.Our manufacturing employeeshave earned a reputation industrywide for their craftsmanship andquality control.Our sales staff and reps workhard every day to ensure that customers have the right products, at theright place, at the right time, and at the right price.At Leonard Valve, reliability is the bottom line. You have the Wilcoxfamily word on it.1360 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910, 888-797-4456, Fax 401-941-5310www.leonardvalve.com info@leonardvalve.comCircle Number 141 for More InformationATMOSPHAIRCOMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIALREFRIGERATION, AIR-CONDITIONING& HEATING61 Telson Road,Markham, Ontario, L3R 1E4COOLING PRODUCTS◗ Condensers• Shell & tube• Tube in tube◗ Condensing units• Air cooled• Water cooled◗ Packaged chillers• Air cooled• Water cooled• Outdoor• Remote condenser◗ Chiller vessels• 2-225 tons◗ Compressors• Hermetic screw• Open drive screw• Hermetic reciprocating• Open drive reciprocating◗ Custom coils• Chilled water• Glycol• Direct expansionPUMP PRODUCTS◗ Boiler feed pumps◗ Steam condensate pumps◗ Steam vacuum pumps◗ Circulating pumps1/4-200 HP• Close coupled• Base mount• Inline circulator• Double suctionHEATING PRODUCTS◗ Thermostatic valves◗ Balancing valves◗ Steam specialties• Low pressure thermostatictraps• High pressure thermostatictraps• Float and thermostatic traps• Bucket trapsCall us for direct replacement ofDunham-Bush Chillers: CHSO, CHDO,WCHS, WCHD, CHS, CHD◗ Radiation products• Walvector• Convector◗ Unit heaters• Steam or hot water• Horizontal• Vertical• Cabinet◗ Custom coils• Steam• Hot water◗ Vari-Vac®• Vacuum differential heatingControl systemFormerly Dunham-Bush Inc.Tel: (905) 470-7786 • Toll Free: 1-800-387-8059Fax: (905) 470-5391 • Toll Free Fax: (888) 751-5637Formerly Dunham-Bush Inc.Circle Number 142 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 41

coolerThe world is gettingExquisite design, powerful cooling available in four models,LG , Art Cool and the LG logo are registered trade marks of LG Electronics Inc.18,000 BTU - Metal Finish (Standard)14,000 BTU - Mirror Finish (Standard)9,000 - 12,000 BTUMetal Finish (Standard)Optional Front Panel Kits:BLUEWOODLG Art Cool designs are an asset to any interior. Ultra-slim andwall mountable, they suit every setting and can be colour matchedto any room treatment. Equal to theunique style, the 3-dimensional airflowsystem provides faster and even cooling.17 ONTARIO LOCATIONS 905-364-07204 WESTERN CANADA LOCATIONS 204-775-973114 QUEBEC / EASTERN CANADA LOCATIONS 514-329-5349www.LG.caCircle Number 143 for More Information

Trucks for the TradeDispatch tipsBy Kevin MorrisonOne of the most critical positions inany service shop is the person whoanswers the telephone and dispatchescalls to the field. A person whotreats the customer with respect and concerncan turn every first-time caller into acustomer for life. A bad telephone mannercan put a company out of business.Here are a few tips:• Always tell the caller what you aregoing to do with the call (i.e. we willpage that out to the service person onImproved ladder racksKnaack Manufacturing has introducedan improved version of its ladder racksfor full-sized vans and mini-vans. Upgradesinclude a universal gutter clamp,Mylar anti-wearstrips, ladderguides and Velcrostraps, zincphosphate undercoatingand adjustable sway braces.A spacer is included to use the universalclamp with Ford and GM vehicles. Thesefeatures have been added to most WeatherGuard steel and aluminum van racks.Knaack Mfg. Circle no. 383Sturdy tonneau coverA tonneau cover provides a relatively inexpensiveway to weather-proof a pickupbed. The SST (Slant Side) from Downeyis available for long and short-bed pickupsfrom 1973to present. Ituses a heavydutyblack anodizedaluminumframe that can be installed inabout 15 minutes, the manufacturerreports. Composite self-lubricating snapseliminate binding and corrosion.Downey Products Inc. Circle no. 384Back-view visionRear obstacle sensing systems fromRostra Precision Controls are designedto assist in avoiding accidents by allowingdrivers to “see” up to 12 feet (threemetres) behind their vehicle or trailerwhen backing up.The systems usemicro-wave technologyto alert adriver that an obstacleis in theirpath through audible ‘beeps’ and an indashdisplay of green, yellow and red lights.Rostra Precision Controls Inc. Circle no. 385call immediately) so that the caller isreassured that something is beingdone.• It is critical to repeat all information,including the phone number andthe spelling of the person's name. In amulticultural society names are oftennot spelled as they are pronounced.Having accurate information makes theservice person's job a lot easier.• Determine the exact nature of thecall. Service people handle differentissues and have different skill sets.Calls need to be dispatched to theappropriate person.• Emergencies can be severe, so contactingthe serviceperson quickly allowsfor minimal damage to someone'shome or office.• It is important to ensure that theserviceperson received the call. If thecall is paged out, the service personshould call in to confirm receipt.enticeDistraught CallersCallers can be distraught due topotential or real property damage.Special care must be taken:• Speak slowly and calmly. This willthe caller to do the same. If thedispatcher gets uneasy, the caller willonly become more anxious. Indicate tothe caller what you will do with the message(i.e. I will contact the plumberimmediately.) This gives the caller theconfidence that their problem will behandled.• Pass the call to your manager if thecaller is extremely distraught. This tacticoften works to calm the caller whonow knows they are speaking to a“supervisor”, who may be able to tellthem more.Kevin Morrison is a communicationsspecialist with BlueSky Communicationsin Toronto.Trailer brake controlThe Adjustable Electronic Trailer BrakeControl from Valley Industries uses solidstatecircuitry for long life and dependableoperation. Designed to handle 1-4 axletrailers with 2-8 brake systems, the onboarddigital display features a continuitylight that tells the driver he/she has a positivetrailer connection. Mounting hardwareis included, with special kits availablefor specific truck and van models.Valley Industries Circle no. 386Circle Number 144 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 43

KeepRite Refrigeration - The Right Choice For The Refrigeration ProfessionalKHP Offers Improvements inFlexibility and Design.Ideally suited for large warehouse/industrial typeapplications, the KHP High Profile Unit Cooler lineoffers models ranging in capacity from 66.5 MBHto 265.6 MBH at 10°F TD with R404A.Standard features include heavy-gaugegalvanized steel rail motor mounts and astackable design.Options include factory mounted expansion valve,solenoid valve, roomthermostat,throw boosters,insulated drainpan, and TEFCmotors. Hot gasmodels areavailable inreverse cycle or3 pipe defrostconfigurations.circle 387 on reader service cardMedium Profile Unit Coolers Are Engineered ForDemanding Conditions.The KMP Medium Profile Unit Cooler line isengineered to provide superior performanceand quality in applications that demandefficiency and reliability.Available in air, electric and hot gas defrost(reverse cycle or 3 pipe) models for -30°Fand above room temperatures, ranging incapacity from 18,000 to 88,000 BTUH @10°F TD with R404A.For specialty ultra low temperature applications, consult factory.Features included are; a textured aluminum cabinet, hinged drain pan withcentral universal drain connection, hinged access doors, factory installedsolenoid valve wire harness, energy efficient PSC motors and Schraderconnection on suction header. For ease of installation, the unit is also shippedin the upright position, ready to hang.Compliment the line with factory installed expansion valve, solenoid valveand room thermostat. Optional fin spacing, materials and coatings, hot gasdrain pan loop and pre-engineered glycol air coolers are available.circle 388 on reader service cardKeepRite Refrigeration's Most Popular Unit CoolerJust Got Better.The KLP Low Profile Unit Cooler line offers a compact flush to ceiling design featuringinternally enhanced tube technology. Storage space is optimized by a compact, slimprofile, which provides uniform air distributionthrough the coil for maximum heat transferperformance.Available in air, electric and hot gas defrost (reversecycle or 3 pipe) models for -30°F and above roomtemperatures, ranging in capacity from 4,300 to39,000 BTUH @10°F TD with R404A.Standard features included with this design are; atextured aluminum cabinet, hinged drain pan with central universal drain connection,front access to spacious electrical and header compartments, factory installedsolenoid valve wire harness and Schrader connection on suction header.Improve the package with optional energy efficient PSC motors, factory installedexpansion valve, solenoid valve and room thermostat. Hot gas drain pan loop andpre-engineered glycol air coolers are also available.circle 389 on reader service cardLet the Water Flow.KeepRite Refrigeration's KX Indoor CoaxialWater Cooled Condensing units range incapacity from 1/2 HP to 5 HP for high,medium and low temperature applications.Models are availablewith Copelandhermetic and semihermeticcompressors,completewith manystandardfeaturesall built intoa spacious,serviceable design.Numerous factory-installed accessories allowyou to customize units to your specificapplication.circle 390 on reader service cardNew KF-Line Offers MoreFlexibility.The KF-Line of Indoor / Outdoor MultiCompressor Air Cooled Condensing Unitoffers total system flexibility using multiplecompressors models and applicationson a common chassis.Units are available in up to three fansection cabinet choices of either hermetic,scroll or semi-hermetic multiple compressorswith maximum three compressors perfan section. Available compressor sizesavailable range from 1/2 through 6 HP, toa maximum total of 6 HP per fan sectionand 18 HP per unit. (Based on 95 °F(35 °C) design Ambient).Accessorize the package with numerousfactory-installed options.circle 391 on reader service cardComplete Line ofCondensing UnitsCombines Experience andTechnology.KeepRite Refrigeration's KE - Line ofIndoor/Outdoor Air Cooled CondensingUnits offers a wide selection of optionsand possibilities.Capacity ranges from fi HP to 7 fi HP withhermetic or semi-hermetic compressorsand 2 HP to 10 HP with scrollcompressors.These units are equipped with anoptimized condenser design utilizing themost efficient enhanced tubing. The openfront design affords easy access andserviceability, while the spacious controlpanel allows ample room for installingoptional components.60 Years ExperienceDedicated ProfessionalsLeading Edge DesignState-Of-The-Art ManufacturingNATIONAL REFRIGERATION &AIR CONDITIONING CANADA CORP.KEEPRITE REFRIGERATION CANADAPhone: (519) 751-0444 • 1-800-463-9517KEEPRITE REFRIGERATION USAPhone: 1-888-KEEPUS1 or 1-888-533-7871The KE line offers the flexibility to createyour own package with options whichinclude an electronic defrost time clock, anelectronic fan speed controller plus manymore. In addition, five factory-installedoption packages have been pre-selectedfor your convenience.circle 392 on reader service cardFor more information, visit www.k-rp.comCircle Number 145 for More Information© 2006 National Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Canada Corp.

Environmental SolutionsProduct ProfileResidential co-generationUnit designed to supply heat, electricity to small homesBy Ron ShukerHomeowners who struggledthrough the northeastern blackoutin August 2003 and the icestorm that hit Ontario, Quebec andNew Brunswick in 1998 may soon havea unique on-site heating and electricitygeneration option – if the natural gasnetwork continues to operate.Climate Energy, LLC, has developed asmall combined heat and power cogenerationunit (CHP) specifically forthe single family home. A similar systemhas been marketed in Japan since March2003, with unitsin more than15,000 smallhomes there,reported KarlMayer, marketingdirector forClimate Energy,the North Americansystemsintegrationpartner withHonda.This micro-CHP system uses a natural gas fuelledHonda MCHP engine-generator unitthat will generate 3.2 kW of thermaloutput or about 11,000 Btu/h. The systemwould operate continuouslythroughout the winter months to satisfya home’s base heating load, Mayertold P&HVAC.The system also generates 1 kWhr ofelectricity as a byproduct (4,500 kWhrper year) when it is operating, reducingA similar system hasbeen marketed in Japansince March 2003,with units in more thanthe need for power from the grid, hecommented. The base demand for theaverage home is about 8,000 kW hoursa year. The complete micro-CHP system,with a boiler or furnace to providethe peak heating demand, will costabout $10,000, Mayer said.This unit features Honda’s GE160Vengine with a three-way catalyst-andoxygenfeedback control to reduce NOxemissions. The unit reduces both furnaceor boiler and power plant carbondioxide emissions up to 30 percentwhile runningat 85 percentefficiency. Thereis a small electricalgenerationsystemthat utilizesHonda’s sinewave inverter.Mayer saidoperationalcontrol anddiagnostic reportingwithpassword-protected access via theInternet will be standard. Futureoptions being developed are a solarphoto-voltaic panel for generating electricitythrough the summer months andan automatic backup in the event ofpower failures, a must-have for manypeople for health, security and lifestylereasons.Climate Energy, the system integrator,will develop and market the system,15,000 small homes there.This residential co-generation system is currently undergoing field tests.utilizing the Honda MCHP engine-generatorunit, and integrate it with itsboiler or furnace. The cogenerationheat exchanger module and control systemwill be housed in the heating unit.The system will only be sold throughauthorized Climate Energy dealers.There were 30 pilot in-home U.S.field test installations planned for lastfall, with full production by the fall of2006. Climate Energy is a joint ventureof ECR International, Utica, N.Y. andYankee Scientific, Medfield, Mass.The unit is currently undergoing ULcertification tests for the U.S. However,some Canadian utilities and customershave discussed the system’s availabilitywith Climate Energy, Mayer reported.With Canada committed to the KyotoProtocol, reducing CO 2 emissions withthis unit, using incentives to customers,could be an option for thesecompanies.Climate Energy/ECR Int’l. Circle no. 393Circle Number 146 for More InfoCircle Number 147 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 45

SOMEBODY PLEASE PASS A LAW PROHIBITINGGUYS WITH DESK JOBS FROM USING THE PHRASE“TOUGH DAY AT WORK.”FOR THE REALLY TOUGH JOBSwww.fleet.ford.ca1-800-668-5515Circle Number 148 for More Information

BooksAn HVAC solution tosecond-hand smokeVentilation for Environmental Tobacco SmokeBy Brian A. Rock, Phd, P.Eng.Published by Butterworth-Heinemann, a div. of ElsevierThere are few if anybooks specifically onthe topic of providingadequate ventilation toprevent harm from second-handtobacco smokein a building. And ifthis nation’s big brother governmentshave their way, perhaps there won’t be aneed for books like Ventilation forEnvironmental Tobacco Smoke by BrianIncrease the valueof your businessYour Million Dollar SystemBy Ronald Coleman,B.Comm, FCCA, CMCPublished byColeman Management Services Inc.In his latest book, YourMillion Dollar System,Richmond, B.C.-basedaccountant and businessdevelopment specialistRonald Coleman promisesto tell the contractor“how to increase the value of your constructionbusiness by $1 million in three years.”The popular P&HVAC Shop Managementcolumnist starts by askingquestions that every contractor shouldask themselves from time to time: ‘Whatpre-tax profit am I making’ and ‘How doI compare to the rest of the industry?’Ron has a lengthy experience helpingcontractors answer these questions andmany more during 21 years of workingwith construction businesses. The bookis peppered with anecdotes and experiencesfrom real contractors.The approach to business that heoutlines throughout the book is relativelystraightforward. But that doesn’tmean it’s easy. Coleman notes: “If I askyou for guidance on losing weight youwill likely tell me to eat healthier andexercise more. Simple? Yes! Easy? No!”Strangely enough, it’s not about themoney either. Money only motivatespeople so far, but it can make life better.One of the themes throughout the bookis that business isn’t life.It is easy to follow as it works througha logical step-by-step process in plain English.For those who follow Ron Coleman’sP&HVAC Shop Management column,Your Million Dollar System ties many ofthose ideas together with considerableadditional information. Will the contractoractually build his business by amillion in three years? If that’s the goaland he follows the recommended procedures,the odds are pretty good. However,probably the key thing a contractorwill gain is to learn how to make runninga business less stressful, allowing moretime to focus on personal priorities.Reviewed by Simon BlakeRock, an associate professor in the Civil,Environmental and Architectural EngineeringDepartment at the Universityof Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.However, as long as there are bars,restaurants and casinos that do allowsmoking, the book does a good job ofpulling together information from anumber of different sources to dealspecifically with issues related to second-handsmoke.Aimed more at HVAC engineers anddesigners than technicians, the bookbegins with a description of the problem.It doesn’t pull any punches either.“Tobacco smoke and ETS (environmentalor second-hand tobacco smoke)leads to various and often severe or fatalhealth problems.”However, as a mechanical engineer,Rock proposes an HVAC solution tosecond-hand smoke. The book is quitecomprehensive, covering solutions toboth indoor air quality and odor.He looks at different equipment andventilation rates for dealing with second-handsmoke and discusses how thethinking has evolved over the years. Healso covers building design issues thatmay have an influence.The book can be quite technical inplaces, covering formulas for figuringout ventilation rates and makeup airrequirements, for example. In otherplaces it goes into simple descriptions ofdifferent types of equipment and how itworks.He covers many different types ofbuildings including apartment complexes,hotels, prisons, etc., and looks ateverything from individual rooms toentire buildings.Oh yes, and lest smokers thinkthey’ve finally found a kindred spirit,“Rock himself is a lifelong non-smoker;he personally recommends not smoking,”according to a brief biography inthe book.For more information, visithttp://books.elsevier.com.Reviewed by Simon BlakeInstall Some Peace Of MindOver the past twenty-five years Newmac has gained a solid reputation for designing and building thekind of high-efficiency furnaces and boilers that your customers demand. Our multi-fired units arecompetitively priced and built under strict ISO 9001 standards. 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ADVERTISING FEATUREInexpensive efficiencyNear-condensing technology offers substantial benefitsfor building ownerA financial incentive to install high efficiencyboilers includes a category that may leave contractorsscratching their heads. The EfficientBoiler Program from Terasen Gas in B.C. offers$4,000 per boiler plus $2 per MBH plant input for‘near-condensing’ boilers in commercial/institutionalapplications.“A few years ago you would never hear of thatas a boiler technology,” remarked Doug Hannah,National Sales Manager for Flexible EutecticBoilers in Cambridge, Ont.As the name suggest, these boilers operate ina near-condensing mode. But most manufacturersof non-condensing equipment warn thattheir boilers should not be allowed to drop intothe condensing mode, which can damage theheat exchanger.Made in France and assembled to order byFlexible Eutectic Boilers in Canada, the DeDietrich 88 percent-plus efficiency boiler line fitssquarely into Terasen’s near-condensing category.In fact, with a remarkable 81ºF Delta-T – whenthe maximum for most boilers is 60ºF – the DeDietrich boiler can operate in and out of the condensingmode without risk of damage. Typicallya boiler condenses at about 118-120ºF-outlettemperature, explains Hannah. And yet the DeDietrich boiler can operate down to 105ºF.The efficient three-or-four-pass design is idealfor low NO x applications. “We have one schoolboard (customer) that has standardized on lowNO x boilers,” noted Hannah.As well, the boilers were recently approved tooperate at higher pressures in all provincesexcept Alberta: the GT300 is now rated at 81 psi,the GT400 at 91 psi and the GTE500 at 83 psi.The Canadian company takes its name fromthe unique material used in the heat exchangerfor every De Dietrich boiler. Eutectic cast ironis 30 percent more flexible than the grey castiron commonly used to create boiler sections.Developed in 1980 byDe Dietrich research and development engineers,the extremely fine-grained cast iron providesgreater structural integrity, very high corrosionresistance and the ability to withstandvery low water temperature returns.Hannah recommends water scheduling(indoor/outdoor reset) with continuous circulationto achieve maximum efficiency with a DeDietrich cast iron boiler. This permits higherefficiencies in spring and fall as a result oflower water temperatures required to meet theFlexible Eutectic Boilers, Canadian distributor of the De Dietrich boiler line, has moved to a newlocation in Cambridge, Ont. The expansion was needed to allow the company to stock more boilersand parts to keep up with a growing demand and ensure quick delivery to customers, reported DougHannah, National Sales Manager. Contact 519-650-0420 or 1-800-943-6275. More information isalso available on the company web site at www.dedietrich-canada.com.The Peel Regional School Board, west of Toronto, selected a De Deitrich near-condensing boilerfor this school heating system.building demands. During these periods theboilers can be operated in a condensing mode atvery high efficiency levels.Tests (conducted by Enbridge Gas) show thatfor every three degrees (F) that the water temperaturedrops, there will be a one percent fuelsavings. Combustion efficiency goes up substantiallywhen the boiler is operated at temperaturesunder 140ºF.Very little maintenance is required. Heatexchanger sections are joined with bi-sphericalpush nipples – there are no O-rings to rot out –and sealed with siliconed thermo cord to preventflue gas leakage. The unit is wrapped infour inches of high temperature insulation.All boilers have access doors that open to theleft or right, located front and rear. Maintenancetypically consists of periodic brushing and vacuuming.The life expectancy for a De Dietrichboiler is 30 years, even if the boiler is operatedin the condensing mode much of the time.One of the big appeals of a near-condensing boileris that it is substantially less expensive than afull condensing unit and yet can offer similarefficiencies for much of the heating season.Call Doug Hannah at (519) 650-0420 or goto www.dedietrich-canada.com for moreinformation.BOILERSwww.dedietrich-canada.comFlexible Eutectic Boilers1090 Fountain Street North, Unit 10Cambridge, Ontario N3E 1A3E-mail tom.turner@ezlink.on.caTel: 1 519 650-04201 800 943-6275Fax: 519 650-1709Circle Number 150 for More Information

Atlantic FocusSt. John’s investsin water treatmentNorth America’s oldest city is makinga significant investment in hightechwater treatment systems.Key among these is a state-of-the-art$35-million water treatment plant onthe banks of Windsor Lake in St. John’s,Nfld. It is scheduled to begin operationin June, reports the Canadian Waterand Wastewater Association (CWWA), agroup that represents municipalitiesacross the country.A similar $20-million facility isplanned for the Petty Harbour-LongPond water supply and major upgradesare also taking place at theBay Bulls Big Pond plant. It’s all partof a proactive approach by the city toreinforce confidence in the watersupply and to meet expected tougherNfld. drinking water guidelines.At the heart of the Windsor Lakeplant is a unique membrane filtrationsystem – the first of its kind in theprovince. The continuous micro filtrationsubmerged system (CMF) wasdeveloped in Australia. It uses hollowfibre microporous membranes approximately0.5 mm in diameter to filterwater. The membranes are grouped inbundles and connected by an interlockingsystem. Water is suckedthrough the membranes by a vacuum.“The process is virtually 100 percenteffective at preventing viruses,bacteria and other contaminants fromentering the water distributionsystem,” reports the CWWA.Nova Scotia eyes energy efficiencyThe government of Nova Scotia hasannounced a $35-million plan tomake Nova Scotians more energyefficient. Some of that should end up inthe pockets of the province’s HVACcontractors.The Smart Energy Choices programfor 2005-2006 includes $4.5 million toassist homeowners in retrofitting underthe federal EnerGuide for Houses program.The N.S. Department of Energywill match the federal EnerGuide grant.Homeowners will also receive a couponfor a furnace tune-up. Every home subjectto an EnerGuide audit will receive a $50energy savings kit from the DOE as well.About $2 million will go to help seniorcouples with incomes under $40,000and single seniors with incomes under$25,000.In January the DOE announced thatseniors are eligible for a $150 rebate foran initial EnerGuide home audit.Seniors are also eligible for another$1,400 in grants to assist with generalrenovations such as replacing windows,upgrading insulation, etc.Appliances eligible under the programinclude high efficiency furnaces,wood pellet stoves ($200 grant), EPAcertifiedwood stoves, solar water heatingsystems (for a 10 percent rebate onthe installed cost), and compact fluorescentbulbs. There are $3.5 million inrebates under this program. Energyefficientlighting adopted by businessesand institutions will qualify for otherincentives.Nova Scotia will also invest $1 millionin upgrading government buildings,vehicles and operations.There are also $25 million in homeheating fuel rebates for families withincomes under $25,000 and singlepeople under $15,000.CIPH members completeMoncton Habitat homeMembers of the Canadian Instituteof Plumbing and Heating (CIPH)Atlantic Region have completedthe construction of a home for Habitatfor Humanity that they sponsored.They presented the keys to the newhome in Moncton, N.B. to Gary Lewisand Kimberly Hannah and their fivechildren on Dec. 8.Plumbing and HVAC materials forthe home were donated by CIPH members,as was a considerable amount of“sweat equity.” John Martin, vice presidentand general manager of Emco –Atlantic Region, served as build committeechairman.CIPH hosted a dinner recognizingmany of the people and companies thatcontributed. They included the HabitatGrey Power Team led by foremen RalphKelly and Fred Robichaud. Contractorsrecognized included Al and CarolMacWilliams of Al’s Electric whoinstalled the electrical, Steve Woods andDave Baker from Price Plumbing whoinstalled the plumbing and hydronicheating system and Paul LeBlanc fromMVP Enterprises who installed the airexchanger.Since 1994 CIPH members across thecountry have contributed over $2.5 millionin cash and products to Habitat forHumanity Canada.Circle Number 151 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 49

Which wouldyou rathercarry into ahouse?Matrix is the all-in-one HVAC system that ensuresyear-round comfort.www.nythermal.com• An ultraquiet forced air furnace with efficiencies of more than92%, and a fully modulating burner.• High capacity heat exchanger gives up to 4.8 GPM of instantaneous120°F domestic hot water at an efficiency of 92%.• Integrated heat recovery ventilator (HRV) provides continuousfresh air.• Hydronic heating for baseboard, in-floor, snowmelt, pool andspa heating.• Air conditioning system is fully wired for field installation.Circle Number 152 for More Information

Western UpdateIn BriefManitoba bans CFCsManitoba owners of air conditionerscan no longer refilltheir equipment with CFCbasedrefrigerants. And there isa 0.1 kg maximum purgerelease limit on chillers undernew provincial regulationseffective Jan.1, HRAI reports.Owners of CFC-based chillershave until March 31 to obtaina Class I chiller permit. Ownerscan refill a chiller if it hasundergone an overhaul only ifthere is a threat to health andsafety or the chiller will beconverted or replaced within12 months. The one-timeoption applies until Jan.1,2014.ASHRAE B.C. showThe B.C. Chapter of theAmerican Society of Heating,Refrigeration and Air ConditioningEngineers will holdits Chapter Trade Show May17. The show will featureexhibits of heating, ventilation,air conditioning, refrigeration,mechanical, electrical andenergy management productsand services. There will betechnical sessions coveringASHRAE energy (90.1-2004),thermal comfort (55-2004)and ventilation/indoor air quality(62-2004) standards, alongwith radiant cooling andheating, green design,Leaderhip in Energy andEnvironmental Design (LEED)commissioning, LEEDverification and measurementand LEED for contractors.The event will take place at theItalian Cultural Centre, 3075Slocan St., Vancouver, B.C.For further information, contactshow manager Gail Hutchisonat (250) 314-9981 or e-mailgail_hutchison@telus.net.School on the job for apprenticesIn recent years mechanical contractorshave been busy in just aboutevery region of the country. Findingtime to send an apprentice to school canbe tough. A new Alberta program is takingschool to the apprentices working atcamp jobs in Fort McMurray.More than 40 steamfitter-pipefitterand electrician apprentices at the SuncorEnergy and OPTI - Nexen Long LakeProject sites are taking their in-class trainingright on the work site, rather thanleaving for eight weeks to attend school.Since the success of the initial class ofelectrician apprentices in January 2005,more employers have signed-on to supportthe project, which is the result of aunique partnership between the AlbertaCircle Number 171 for More Informationgovernment, Suncor Energy, OPTICanada Inc., Nexen Inc., LedcorIndustrial, Flint Energy Services,Canonbie Contracting, CP Services,Jacob Catalytic, Laird Electric, KeyanoCollege and Red Deer College.Since January 2005, the Alberta governmenthas spent more than $300,000to support the project, which is benefitingboth employers and apprentices inthe oil sands as the demand for skilledtradespeople continues to climb.There are approximately 47,000apprentices working in Alberta rightnow - a 98 per cent increase since 1995.Calgary trade showPlans are well underway for WesternCanada’s largest mechanical industrytrade show. CIPHEX West willreturn to the Roundup Centre atStampede Park in Calgary Nov. 14-15. Typically, the show draws over3,000 delegates to view the latesttechnologies in plumbing andHVAC. Organized by the CanadianInstitute of Plumbing and Heating,this year’s event will again be held inconjunction with Construct Alberta,the Homebuilder & Renovator Expo,Buildex Calgary and the DesignTrends Calgary shows.Contact show manager NormSchulz at (416) 695-0447, e-mailschulz@ciph.com or go towww.ciph.com for more information.Is hydronic heatingyour business?You are not alone!Over10,000 contractors,engineers and wholesalersthat design and install hotwater heating systems havebeen using the dedicatedtechnical tips, news andissue coverage inThe New Hydronics to helpgrow their businesses.Thanks to the positive response from ourreaders and generous support from theindustry, The New Hydronics will now appearsix times a year.Watch for the next issue with your AprilPlumbing & HVAC Product News!Manitoba gas creditsManitoba Hydro, in co-operationwith the Heating, Refrigerationand Air ConditioningInstitute of Canada (HRAI)Manufacturers’ Division, isoffering credits for installingefficient heating systems.Manitoba Hydro customers areeligible for a $245 credit ontheir natural gas bill when theyinstall an Energy Star-ratedhigh efficiency furnace or boiler.The program is co-fundedby Natural Resources Canadaand Environment Canada aspart of its program to reduceglobal warming emissions.Circle Number 153 for More InformationCircle Number 170 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 51

“box ofGASTITE is no chocolates.”We always know what we’ll get.THE SYSTEM IS THE SOLUTION ...at the Bubba Gump Shrimp RestaurantDaytona Beach, Florida“Building on a beach 150 feet from the oceancan lead to a lot of unhappy surprises. Thisrestaurant job needed a gas piping system thatwould handle not only a 1.8 million-BTUh kitchencook line, but also run through sand under concreteto supply gas lighting for an open-air patio.“Conventional black iron piping wouldn’t last too longin that harsh underground environment, with the oceanspray and the rain sinking into the sand. That’s why Ichose corrosion-resistant Gastite CSST to run beneaththe slab. It will keep the installation safe and surprisefreefor years.“Thanks to Gastite’s flexibility, we were able to completethe entire piping job in one week – less than halfthe time likely required with black iron pipe, with all itsconnections. Hey, not even Forrest can run that fast!”– Samuel Leo, plumbing system designerCall 1-800-662-0208for more informationTiteflex Corporation603 Hendee StreetSpringfield, MA 01104www.gastite.comGastite now on© 2005, Titeflex CorporationCircle Number 154 for More Information

CMX-CIPHEX 2006Canada’s largest industry show returnsPlumbing, HVAC/R industries back under one roofThe Canadian Mechanicals Exposition,Canada’s largest mechanicalindustry trade show, will return toToronto in March.The big news for this year’s event isthat the HVAC/R and plumbing industrieswill hold a combined show for thefirst time since 1996. The HeatingRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Instituteof Canada (HRAI) and the CanadianInstitute of Plumbing and Heating(CIPH) are working together to ensurethat CMX-CIPHEX 2006 is a success.In fact exhibit space was sold out twomonths before the show opening datewith over 500 exhibitors displaying thelatest in plumbing, heating, fireplaces,air conditioning, refrigeration, toolsand related technologies in more than1,100 booths.The event is scheduled for March 23-25 in the North Building of the MetroToronto Convention Centre in downtownToronto. Show hours are: 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, andSaturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.‘Joining Forces – Sharing Knowledge’is this year’s theme. There are numerouslearning opportunities for contractorsand their technicians.Extensive seminar scheduleAn extensive seminar schedule will providedetailed information on many oftoday’s hot-button issues.These cover topics such as domestichot water and the National BuildingCode changes, understanding alternativesto R-22 refrigerants, keeping aheadof refrigerant regulations, electricaltrouble-shooting, micro co-generationfor heat and power, merits of modernproject management, and many more.Natural Resources Canada will presenta series of seminars covering everythingfrom EnergyStar regulations inresidential and small commercial buildingsto depressurization hazards, highrisein-suite ventilation systems, combustionsystem efficiency, etc.Two of P&HVAC’sstar writers will putdown their pens andspeak. Business managementspecialist RonaldColeman will present:Ron Coleman ‘Don’t fly by the seat ofyour pants. How todirect your business’ and ‘How to doubleyour profits and avoid cash flowproblems’.Roy CollverHydronic heatingguru Roy Collver willcover selling hydronics.Both will be happy toanswer questions fromP&HVAC readers.Speaking of hot waterheating, CMX-CIPHEX2006 will present a who’s who of speakersfrom the world of hydronics.Richard Trethewey, well known as theplumber from the television show ThisRichardTretheweyOld House and anenthusiastic supporterof hydronic heating,will talk about ‘Lessonsin a lifetime of heating.’Robert Bean willexplain how to integrateair and water systemsfor indoor air quality and comfort.John Siegenthaler will present a seminaron high capacity residential DHW.In a second program, he will show contractorshow to integrate solar collectorsand wood-fired boilers into conventionalhydronic systems.Jeff Knapp of Natural ResourcesCanada will talk about solar water heatingtechnologies and equipment.See the full exhibitor and seminar listat www.cmxciphexshow.com.Skills competitionSkills competitions, geared to attractyouth into the industry, will once againbe a highlight of CMX-CIPHEX. TheSecondary Schools Skill Challenge – acomputer-based competition – will takeplace on opening day.The big event takes place Fridaywhen apprentices compete in the officialOntario Heating System TechnicianCompetition, a qualifier for the SkillsCanada competition. The event challengestheir skills in troubleshooting,mechanical operation, combustionsafety and industry knowledge.This year a new event will take placeon Saturday, lest the experts feel left out.Experienced technicians and contractors– the masters of the heating trades– are invited to compete in the ‘MastersFun Challenge’, a series of troubleshootingevents to solve various furnaceTrade shows offer a rare opportunity for contractors to speak one-on-one withmanufacturers. Rehau’s Lance MacNevin, left, holds court at CMX 2004.faults, for example.The GM 2006 prize vanOf course, the traditional draw for a fullyoutfitted GM full size van continues,as it has for the past 30 years. DC VanOutfitters again will outfit it with racksand shelving and Vehicle ReversingSystems will install that new technology.Plumbing & HVAC Product News andits advertisers are planning a specialdraw this year. Visitors are invited topick up a copy of the P&HVAC showguide. Every page has a ballot for a drawat one of the exhibitors for individualprizes. The main draw for a gift certificateto purchase $2,500 in consumerelectronics will take place at P&HVACBooth N-11.Day care, parkingThis year visitors will not only be able topark their cars, but (on Saturday) theirchildren too.Free day care will be provided for theyounger children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.in Room 205A.Free parking will once again be providedcourtesy of Emerson ClimateTechnologies at three Harbourfrontgarages and parking lots. The EmersonExpress shuttle bus will provide transportsbetween the show site andparking.Pre-registration forms were sent inthe Nov.-Dec. issue of Plumbing &HVAC Product News. Visitors can alsoregister online at www.cmxciphexshow.com.Seminar registration is$25 for the full program ($35 on-site).Organizers are also offering a three-fortwodeal where contractors can registerthree people from the same companyfor the price of two.Circle Number 155 for More InformationCircle Number 156 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 53

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Mueller Canada 2220Carlo Gavazzi 1916/1918Carremm Controls 1112Cash Acme Canada 944CCTF Corp. 22Central Water conditioning 1Cerro Flow Products, Ltd. 2215Change Air Products & Services 1417Chard Marketing 235/237/239/241Chevrier Instruments Inc. 634CIPH-Canadian Institute ofPlumbing & Heating N13-N14 + Skills CentreCITI Financial 220Clemmer Steelcraft Technologies 221Cliplight Mfg. Co. 1721Comfort Connections 1814/1816Composite Fan Technology 645/744Conbraco Industries 912Contour Industries Inc. 1635Contracting Canada Magazine 1834Controlled Energy Corp. 38751Coolestate.com 2515/2517Cooper-Atkins Corp. 219Cozy-Louisville Tin & Stove 918/920CPS Products Canada 211Crane Plumbing 730/732Crane Supply 2144CSA International 1143/1145Custom Coils Canada 917CWQA--Canadian Water Quality Association 337Dahl Brothers Canada Ltd. 1914Danfoss Inc. 303/305Data-Basics, Inc. 1717Datacom Wireless Corp. 215Dayus Register & Grille 1012Decor Grates Inc. 2006/2008Dectron Internationale 1231Deflecto Canada 1213/1215/1217Delhi Industries Inc. 1225Delta Faucet Canada 1541Delta T Components 1943/1945DESCO Plumbing & Heating 437/439Diversitech Corp. 919Dollies & Boxes UnLtd. 441Don Park Inc. 1625 1821 307 1901/1903Ductmate Canada Ltd. 1113/1115Dundas Jafine Inc. 1930/1932Duro Dyne Canada Inc. 2207/2209Dust Free Inc. 213Dyn Air Inc. 1730/1732/1734Dynamic Air Quality Solutions 436E&E Process Instrument 914/916E. I. DuPont Canada Inc. 2311/2313E. S. Gallagher Sales Ltd. 1512EBM / Papst Inc. 2107Ecologix Heating Technologies 639Ecotherm Inc. 641ECR International Ltd. 1535ECS-Empire Comfort Systems 1023/1025/1027Electrical Safety Authority 2516SALES AND MARKETING4390 Paletta CourtBurlington, Ontario L7L 5R2Phone (905) 631-5815 • Fax (905) 637-8655www.aquatech.wsCircle Number 158 for More InformationSupplying PRE-INSULATED PIPEto the HVAC, municipal & industrialsectors for over 30 years.Elkay Canada Ltd. 2413/2415Elm Technologies 2023Emerson Climate Technologies 1509Empire Machinery & Tools Ltd. 430/432/434Enbridge Gas Distribution 2117/2119Energy Vent Corp. 1007/1009/1011Enerzone Inc. 815Envira-North Systems Ltd. 2534/2536Envirogard / Rainfresh 2045Envirostreme Solutions 1723Equiguard 1719Erico Inc. 813ESAB Group Canada Inc. 420Evolution Air 226EWC Controls 224F. E. Myers 835Fairview Fittings & Mfg. 1339/1341Fan AM, Inc. 718/720Fantech Ltd. 2222/2224/2226Farmbro Inc. 2025Fedders Inc. 1343/1345Fernco Connectors Ltd. 2437Fiat Products Ltd. 731/733Fielding Chemical Tech. 921Flexcon Industries 1939/1941Flexible Eutectic Sales 424/426Flexible Technologies 1114/1116Flexmaster Canada Ltd. 1013/1015/1017 + 330/332U.I.P. Factory InsulatedPiping SystemsThermocableHeat-Trace Cable &Related AccessoriesPortafoam PaksEngineering &Computer DesignAssistanceDistrict Heating &Cooling SystemsLOGSTORPre-Insulated FlexiblePipe (in coils)ISO 9001:2000Registered CompanySt-Lazare, Quebec(450) 455-0961Calmar, Alberta(780) 985-3636www.urecon.comFred J. Taylor Sales & Mktg 930/932/934Fuelmaster Div. Pendell 1317Fujitsu General America 2312/2314Functional Devices, Inc. 636Furneco International 2424/2426G & K Services Canada 2110/2112G. F. Thompson Co. Ltd. 537/539GE ECM by Regal-Beloit 2407/2409General Wire Spring Co. 2216/2218Geoflex Systems Inc. 24Giant Factories Inc. 1139/1141Globe Union--Gerber Canada 311/313Goodman Airconditioning & Heating 2011/2013Gordon R. Williams Corp. 2414/2416/2418Gorski, Plener & Associates 711Greystone Energy Systems 344Grundfos Canada Inc. 525GSI (HVAC) Inc. 1844GSW Water Heating 515/517Hali Canada Ltd. 2439/2441Hays Fluid Controls 635/637HBX Control Systems Inc. 738/740Heat-Fab 2544HEX Equipment & Consulting 2417HG Specialties 940Hi Mark OSTC Ltd. 800/802Hill Supplies Ltd. 536/538Hilti (Canada) Corp. 845Refrigeration AnalyzerBetter than a gauge setMore than a manifoldNEWtesto 523*Works with R410AA 523 refrigeration analyzer provides precise laboratory accuracy in thefield for all types of AC units. 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Co. 131Kohler Canada Co. 2420Laars Heating Systems 619/621Lambro Venting Products 2240Lennox Industries 1807Lennox Industries 2017Lenox Saw 2315Leonard Valve Company 1021Les Enterprises Paul Maranda 2237/2239/2241Les Tuyaux Logard Inc. 1840LG Electronics 1035Liberty Pumps 2306/2308Little Giant Pump Co. 1236Lochinvar Corp. 216/218Lockformer / Brennan 2519Lyncar Products Ltd. 2040/2042/2044M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd. 1641MAAX Inc. 2131Madok Manufacturing Ltd. 2121MAG Tool Inc. 906/908/910Magnor 1245Mainline Backflow Products 245Marathon International 2143Marcell Industrial Inc. 321/323Martech Marketing 2507Maxxon Canada 1019Mechanical Contractors Association of Toronto N23MEP Drives Ltd. 1631/6133Mestek Canada 416Mifab Manufacturing 2120/2122Mirolin Industries Corp. 2341MITS Air Conditioning Inc. 1822/1824/1826Mitsubishi Electric Sales 1823/1825/1827Miura Boiler Co. 531/533Moen Inc. 717Monarch Industries 2421MTP Instruments Inc. 304Mueller Flow Control 2411 + 2321/2323Multicam Canada 2431/2433/2435Multivans Inc. 2116/2118Mycom Canada Ltd. 2310National Environmental Products 240/242National Refrigeration 1523Natural Gas Technologies Centre 339Natural Resources Canada 607NCI Marketing 2213Neo Valves 2419New Current Inc. 640Newmac Manufacturing 1831/1833/1835Next Energy Inc. 2325/2327Nordyne 2031/2033Novel Aire Technologies 1316NRG Equipment Inc. 1237NTI / NY Thermal 723NTN Bearing Corp. Canada Ltd. 1842N-Two Cryogenic Enterprise Inc. 4Nu-Calgon Inc. 1419Nutech Brands Inc. 1731Oakville Stamping & Bending 325/327Oatey Canada SCS Co. 2016Ontario Association of Home Inspectors 115Ontario Construction News 2017/2019Ontario Plumbing Inspectors Association n9Ontor Ltd. 922/924/926OZZ Corp. 2509Panasonic Canada Inc. 1238/40/42/44PBL Comfort Sales Inc. 2018/2020PIC Electronics Ltd. 1319Pipe Tools Supply Ltd. 2307Plasco Welding & Fabrication 743/745PLUMBING & HVAC PRODUCT NEWS N11-N12Polytech Products Inc. 445/544Powrmatic Canada Ltd. 543Premium Security Inc. 1336Preston Phipps Inc. 343/345Primo Instrument Inc. 306Pro Kontrol 1442/1444Profab Industries 2538PSG Controls, Inc. 1820Quatrosense Environmental 212Quickpen International 1416/1418Quiet-Aire Manufacturing 1208/1210R.G. Dobbin Sales Ltd. 2135/2137/2139R.W. Beckett Canada Ltd. 1008/1010RAE Corp. 320/322Raptor Cutting Tools Inc. 2320Ratech Electronics Ltd. 2317/2319Raypak Canada Ltd. 506/508RBI Water Heaters 418R-Can Environmental Inc. 716Redmond Williams Distributing 1340/1344Refco Mfg. US Inc. 1421Refrigerant Services Inc. 1734Refrigeration Kool-Air 2225/2227Regulvar Canada Inc. 2334Rehau Inc. 2235Reliable Controls Corp. 1645Reliable Image Pricing System 2130/2132Renewability Energy Inc. 113Reversomatic 2231/2233Rheem Canada Ltd./Ltee 1808/1810Ridge Tool Company 1917Riello Burners 316/318RNR Tool Ltd. 9Roberts Gordon 1110Roby Metal 2234Rogers 1913/1915Rosenberg Fans Canada 314Roth Canada 423/425/427Rovanco Piping Systems 125/127RSES--Refrigeration Service Engineers Society N10RSR Home Comfort Products 2506/08/10/12S. A. Armstrong Ltd. 737S. M. Trading House Inc. 1016SAIF International 2221/2223Saniflo Inc. 310/312Sanuvox Technologies 442/444Sanyo Canada Inc. 2007SBI-Stove Builder International 2331/2333Service Automation, Inc. 2530/2532Service Filtration of Canada 541SIE Inc. 923Simpson Dura-Vent 8Sinus North America Mfg. 207Slant/fin Ltd./Ltee 842/844Solarnetix Inc. 205Solarontario.com Ltd. 143Soler & Palau Canada 2316/2318Sporlan Valve/Parker Hannifin 2423/2425/2427Standard Refrigeration 2141Stelrad (Canada)/Express Radiant 414Streamline Copper & Brass Ltd. 1735Streamline Information Systems 817SummerAire Div. Trent Metals 1438/1440Sumner Manufacturing 1725/1727Superior Radiant Products 1423System Sensor Canada 238T&S Brass & Bronze Works 2021Taco Canada Ltd. 407/409Takagi Canada Inc. 431/433Tamas Hydronic Systems Inc. 617Tankless Low Energy Systems 2010Tecumseh Products of Canada 2000/2002Tekfire Depot 2245/2344Tekmar Control Systems 1934/36/38/40Tek-Mor Inc. 123Temp-Mizer Canada 204/206Testo, Inc. 1234Thermadyne Canada 1042/1044Thermo 2000 Inc. 319Thermo Manufacturing 909/911/913Thermoflo Technologies 2038Thermolec Ltd. 1122Thermoscreens Canada 1920Thorndale International 943/945Tili Electrical Co. Ltd. 223/225/227Tirino Corp. 2511Toronto Sheet Metal Contractors Association 2540Toyotomi USA Inc. 841Presenting Watts Full Line of CSA B125-01,ASSE 1016 and 1017 Listed Thermostatic Mixing ValvesTrane Canada DSO 1131Trans Continental Equipment 1845/1944TS Technical Training 2412TSI Incorporated 1819TVM Building Products 1120Tyco Fire & Building Products 105/107UEI Canada 811Unicell Ltd. 38843Union EnergyE3/E4Unitech 422Uponor Canada - Ecoflex 1741Uponor Canada Inc.-Wirsbo 1743/1745Urecon Ltd. 522UV Pure Technologies 2211Vandem Industries Inc. 2322Vebteck Research 614Vehicle Reversing Systems 2012Venmar Ventilation 1331Versa Fittings & Mfg. 1715VibraSystems Inc. 2422Victaulic Co. of Canada 1424/1426Viessmann Manufacturing 507Vulcain 1441W & F Manufacturing 513Ward Heating Products 214Watergroup Companies 530/532/534Waterline Products 736Watts Industries (Canada) 625Weil-McLain Canada 521Weishaupt Corp. 137Wesmech Technical Sales 1435/1437Westway Machinery Ltd. 1818Wheeler-Rex 2217/2219Williams Furnace 1439Wilo Canada Inc. 231/233Wirex Controls Ltd. 1014Wolseley Canada Inc. 931York International 1031ZCL Composites Inc. 701/703Zilmet Spa 438/440Zone-A-Trol 1713Zurn Industries Ltd. 712/714Watts Has the Right MixNext time you specify a thermostatic mixing valve, play it safewith Watts. Our full line of valves provide precise temperaturecontrol and high reliability. Our CSA B125-01/ASSE 1016 listedpoint of use mixing valves are ideal for single fixtureapplications, with the capacity to service multiple fixtures. Theycan be preset to any temperature between 80˚F and 120˚F. OurCSA B125-01/ASSE 1017 listed source of supply mixing valvesare ideal for use at the hot water source to maintain and limit thetemperature in domestic and radiant systems.They can be preset to any temperature between100˚F and 180˚F. For literature on Watts fullline of thermostatic mixing valves, call1-888-208-8927 or visit our website atwww.wattscanada.ca.ISO 9001:2000 REGISTEREDwww.wattscanada.caCircle Number 162 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 57

People & PlacesPeopleSelkirk Canada Corp., Stoney Creek,Ont., has named Susan Cornwell asdirector of finance, Glenda Iuliani asTimothyMcDonoughSimon Parfittdirector of human resources andChuck Gyuka as director of logisitics.Jim Vargyas has retired from his positionas director of logistics, but willremain with the company on a parttimebasis with a prime focus on materialsmanagement.Moen Inc., Oakville,Ont., has named TimothyMcDonough to the newlycreated position of vicepresident, wholesale marketingand brand development.Rheem Mfg., New York,N.Y., has named SimonParfitt president of its waterheater division.Rick Fantham, president,Emco Corp., London,Ont., has been namedsenior vice president ofHajoca Corp., Ardmore,Penn., which owns Emco.LG Electronics Canada Inc.,NormanMierkalnsMississauga, Ont., hasappointed Norman Mierkalnsas national sales andmarketing manager for airconditioning products.Geoff Holloway hasbeen appointed director ofsales for A.O. SmithEnterprises, Guelph, Ont.Randy Kolstad has been named manager,purchasing and inventory investmentfor BC Plumbing Supplies, LowerMainland, Burnaby, B.C.Crane Plumbing, St. Jerome, Que. hasappointed Johanne Chevrier as wholesaleregional sales manager, Quebec andOttawa region.Alberta Custom Tee, Westlock, Alta.,has named Larry McIntyre as generalmanager.Robert Munn has joined JBM Sales,Tantallon, N.S., as sales rep.MAAX Corp., Montreal,Que., has appointedPierre Côté to thenewly created positionof vice president salesCanada, wholesale andPierre Côtéshowroom,sector.Contractor donates $75,000 to hospitalHospital foundation executive director Sandra Wilkes, centre,accepted the contribution from (from left) Sundawn’s Jerry Gladney,Matt Harris, Stan Parzygnat Sr, and Stan Parzygnat Jr.A southern Ontario contractor has stepped up in a big way to help purchaseurgently needed ultrasound units for the St. Catharines General Hospital.Sundawn Integrated Services, Mississauga, Ont., pledged $75,000 overthree years at the 10th Annual Golf Classic for the St. Catharines HospitalFoundation held on July 11, reports Stan Parzygnat Sr.bathroomFrom left, Moen Canada president Mike Dennis presents the keys to RickRogers as John Hammill (vp sales and marketing wholesale), Kim O’Brien(regional sales mgr.) and Phil Kelly (sales rep.) look on.Ontario plumber wins Moen Mini drawNewmarket, Ont. plumber Rick Rogers has been forced to learn two new thingssince winning the Moen draw for a 2005 BMW Mini Cooper Jan. 25.The first is how to find time behind the wheel since his wife latched on to it. And thesecond is to try and avoid speeding tickets from the ever-vigilant York Region police.The electric blue upgraded version of the famous British Mini has been a huge hitat the Rogers household. “I’m keeping it. It goes like snot …” Rogers remarked. Hisyoungest daughter has her eye on it too, but fortunately doesn’t know how to drivea standard. “I have no intention of teaching her,” he quipped.Rogers is one of a handful of Canadian plumbers that operates his own plumbingshowroom, Soakers Bath Boutique in Newmarket, Ont. That helped him gainpoints in the Club Moen “Win a Mini” Sweepstakes, he admits.Licensed plumbing contractors were awarded a ballot for every 10 purchases ofMoen products, between Feb. 1 and Oct. 31, 2005, which had been assigned a valueof 100 Club Moen points or more. Rogers, a Club Moen member for over 10 yearsand a plumber for 30, managed to sell enough Moen faucets and accessories toaccumulate 11 ballots. “I have always been a Moen fan,” he reported, noting that hehas been specifying Moen products for as long as he has been in the business. Hestarted Soakers Bath Boutique 12 years ago as an offshoot of Rogers Plumbing Co.All ballots from contractors across the country were thrown into a drum with thedraw made by Moen Canada president Mike Dennis in December.Moen launched Club Moen in 1991 and has awarded numerous prizes, includinga fishing boat and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.Weil-McLain’s NEW Ultra Oil Boiler deliversultra-clean high performance and quiet operationin a compact design powered exclusivelyby Beckett’s NX Oil Burner.Visit www.weil-mclain.cato see the entire family ofWeil-McLain Canada products.Black & DeckerCanada, Mississauga,Ont., has named PennyMauro as general manager.Joe Woodhouse,vice president of sales,will retire effective JulyPenny Mauro25.Lennox International Inc., Dallas,Texas, has announced that John W.Norris Jr. will retire as chairman in July2006. He is expected to be succeeded byvice chairman Richard L. Thompson.Bradford White Corp., Ambler, PA,has announced the retirement ofAnthony J. Maglione after 40 yearswith the company, the last 29 years asdirector-international sales. He is succeededby James G. Resnick.CompaniesAtlas Air Climate Care, Mississauga,Ont., has been ranked among the top fivecontractors in North America to workfor and number one in Canada by theTel: 905-456-8300 Fax: 905-456-8582 E-mail: info@weil-mclain.caNorth American ingenuity.Ultra results.Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigercontinuedon page 61Circle Number 163 for More Information58 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – February/March 2006 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

Coming EventsMEET show returns to MonctonWith 300 exhibitors and manyhundreds of products, equipmentand services on displayplus a fun-filled industry dinner, theMechanical Electrical and ElectronicTechnologies show, or MEET 2006, isalways a prime destination for AtlanticRegion contractors and engineers.This year’s event will take place at theMoncton Agrena Complex May 3-4.A lineup of technical workshops andindustry seminars are planned. They willbe presented by exhibiting mechanicaland electrical suppliers along with fourco-sponsors: The Canadian Institute ofPlumbing & Heating, the AmericanSociety of Heating Refrigeration & AirConditioning Engineers and the Electro-Federation of Canada. (The seminar listwas unavailable at press time. Watch forour MEET Show Issue in April.)Glen Foster has been selected to providethe entertainment at the IndustryDinner on May 3 at the HotelBeausejour. Always a very popularattraction, it is usually sold out wellbefore the show opens.Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. onWednesday, May 3 and 10 to 5 p.m. onThursday, May 4.For more information, contact: (506)658-0018, 1-888-454-7469, info@masterpromotions.ca,www.masterpromotions.ca/meet.Residential technical trainingNatural Resources Canada (NRCan) willprovide financial assistance of $200 perperson for those attending any of theseHRAI SkillTech Academy courses inOntario: Residential MechanicalVentilation Design, Toronto, March 29-31; Residential Air System Design,Toronto, Waterloo, March 20-22;Residential Radiant Hydronics Design(now four days), Windsor, March 27-30.The Residential Right-Suite ComputerTraining, Toronto, April 6 & 7, is not partof the NRCan incentive. Contact LynnBartoshuk at 1-800-267-2231, Ext. 230,or email Lynn at lbartoshuk@hrai.caBoiler seminars in SudburyThe Technical Standards & SafetyAuthority of Ontario will present twoseminars in Sudbury: March 28 at theHoliday Inn, (705) 522-3000, onNational Board Inspection CodeRepairs, and on March 29 on ASMESection IX Welding Qualifications.Contact TSSA at www.tssa.org.Inventory workshopA one-day comprehensive workshopon Inventory Management will beheld on Thursday, April 13, 2006,from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at PearsonConvention Centre in Brampton,Ont. Canadian Institute of Plumbing& Heating, Heating Refrigeration &Air Conditioning Institute of Canadaand the Electro-Federation Canadawill co-sponsor this workshop. Fordetails and to register, complete theregistration form at www.electrofed.com/events.CalendarMAR. 12-16: Canadian ConstructionAssociation Annual Conference, HiltonWaikoloa Village, The Big Island,Hawaii. Contact (613) 236-9455,www.cca-acc.com.MAR. 22: Canadian Institute ofPlumbing & Heating Habitat forHumanity Gala Evening, FairmontRoyal York Hotel, Toronto. Contact:(416) 695-0447, e-mailciph@ciph.com, www.ciph.com.MAR. 23-25: CMX/CIPHEX 2006,Canada’s largest trade show for theplumbing and HVAC/R industry, MetroToronto Convention Centre. Contact416-444-5225, Fax 416-444-8268,www.cmxciphexshow.com.MAR. 23-27: Light+Building 2006,Int’l Trade Fair for Architecture,Lighting, Electrical & BuildingTechnology, Messe Frankfurt,Frankfurt am Main, Germany.Contact: Neeta Correa, Canadian-German Chamber of Industry &Commerce, (416) 640-7079, Fax(416) 598-1840, Email: info@canada.messefrankfurt.com.May 3-4: MEET 2006 (MechanicalElectrical Electronic Technology),Moncton Coliseum Complex,Moncton, N.B. Contact: (506) 658-0018, 1-888-454-7469, info@masterpromotions.ca,www.masterpromotions.ca/meet.MAY 17: ASHRAE B.C. Chapter TradeShow, Italian Cultural Centre,Vancouver, B.C. Contact GailHutchison at (250) 314-9981 orgail_hutchison@telus.net.JUNE 1-3: Oilheat 2006, AnnualSymposium of the Canadian OilheatAssoc., Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville,Ont. Contact (905) 946-0264, oilheat@coha.ca,www.coha.ca.June 18-21: ABC 2006: the AnnualBusiness Conference of the CanadianInstitute of Plumbing & Heating,Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff, Alta.Call (416) 695-0447, www.ciph.com,e-mail rcp@ciph.com.APPRENTICESHIP.A Smart Investment.AMBITION, WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND HARD WORK got you where you are today. Now, you can build on thesequalities – and build your business – by hiring and training apprentices. A motivated and skilled workforce goes a longway towards ensuring your competitive advantage and maintaining a healthy bottom line. Apprentices’ knowledge andskills – coupled with the on-the-job training – makes for a profitable and smart investment for your business.Visit www.careersintrades.ca today. Find out how apprenticeship can help you build your business.WWW.CAREERSINTRADES.CACircle Number 164 for More InformationThis project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Sector Council Program.

90% Sold!Get Your TicketsNow!The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & HeatingInvites you to attend theMillion$GalaIn support of Habitat for Humanity CanadaWEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK HOTEL, TORONTOThe Big Night Out✯Toronto's legendary comedy team, will have you laughing the evening awaywith a brand of humour and hands-on improvisation second to none.✯ THE RAT PACK RULED LAS VEGAS! Rick Sonata, as 'Old Blue Eyes', Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.✯ STARLIGHT ORCHESTRA! Canada's finest big band, the 16 piece ensemble live at the Royal York.The Gala takes place on the eve of CMX·CIPHEX 2006, CIPH's and HRAI’s trade show and conference for plumbing, hydronics, water quality,HVAC/R, and kitchen and bath products. CMX·CIPHEX 2006 takes place March 23, 24 and 25th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto.The 7th Gala Evening is produced by The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH). Since 1994, CIPH members have contributed more than$2.5 million to Habitat for Humanity Canada. CIPH is the Canadian association of manufacturers and wholesaler distributors of plumbing and hydronicheating products.For more information on CIPH and the Gala evening, visit www.ciph.com For information on Habitat for Humanity Canada, visit www.habitat.caTickets on sale now at www.ciph.com or by faxing CIPH at 416.695.0450DINNER – SILENT AUCTION – LIVE AUCTIONBLACK TIE OPTIONALCircle Number 165 for More Information

Index of AdvertisersFor more product information, circle thenumber on the Reader Service Card andfax it to: (416) 620-9790.AdvertisersPageAmerican Standard 10A.M.T.S. Ltd. 22A.O. Smith Enterprises 20Aqua Tech 55Arkema Canada 27Atmosphair C&I 41Bradford White Canada 26Brant Steel 25Buderus 61Canadian Copper & Brass 6Cash Acme Div. Reliance 7Cool Estate 51DaimlerChrysler Canada 18Delta Faucet Canada 28Energy Saving Products 43Flexible Eutectic 48Ford of Canada 46Fujitsu General America 29General Motors Canada 13General Pipe Cleaners 8Gordon R. Williams 31Grundfos Canada 32Habitat For Humanity 60Hill Supplies 51Honeywell, Genetron Div. 3HRAC Membership 62Humber College—HVACR 37Int’l Comfort Products 21Kamco Products 37KeepRite Refrigeration 44Kelcan 45Kohler Canada 36Lennox Industries 14LG Electronics 42Leonard Valve 41Madok Mfg Co. 17MITS Air Conditioning 40Mitsubishi Electric 38,63Mueller Flow Control 34Neo Valves 51Newmac Mfg Co. 47NTI Inc. 50Ontor Limited 35Raptor Cutting Tools 53Ratech Electronics 53Rheem Canada 9Ridge Tool Co. 64Rogers Wireless 24Saniflo Div., SFA Group 39Selkirk 15Skilled Trades 59SNC Lavalin 30Solar & Palau 45Superior Radiant Products 39Taco Canada 25Testo Inc. 55Titeflex, Gastite Div. 52Uponor Wirsbo Canada 11Urecon Pre-Insulated Pipe 55Usines Giant Factories 5Venmar Ventilation 56Victaulic Co. of Canada 2Viessmann Mfg Co. 4Watts Industries 57Weil-McLain 58Wilo Canada 49Zurn Industries 21Literature Showcase: 61Aeroflo, Miller Electric Mfg.,Victaulic Co. of CanadaCompaniesContinued from page 58ation News, a U.S. trade magazinepublished in Troy, Michigan.The Heating, Refrigeration andAir Conditioning Institute of Canada(HRAI) has relocated its offices to 2800Skymark Avenue, Building 1, Suite 201,Mississauga, Ont., L4W 5A6. Telephonenumbers remain the same.Belanger UPT has moved to 6520Abrams St., St. Laurent, Que.Delaney & Associates, Calgary,Alta., now represents soil pipe productsfrom Vandem Industries, Cambridge,Ont., in B.C. and Alberta.Dectron Internationale, Montreal,has named manufacturer’s representativeKilmer Environmental, Toronto, as its“Rep of the Year” for 2005. The presentationtook place during the 2006 AHRExpo in Chicago.Emerson, St. Louis, Missouri, hasacquired Saftronics of Fort Myers,Florida. Saftronics produces drives andLiterature ShowcaseFollowing are some of the latest catalogues, manuals, software and product brochures from the industry’s leading manufacturers. To receive acopy, please circle the corresponding number on the Reader Service Card in this issue, fill out your contact information, and mail it or fax it to(416) 620-9790. Your requests will be forwarded to the appropriate companies. They, in turn, will send you the information.Pipe connection catalogueVictaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joiningsystems, has released its new general productcatalog with data for all non-fire protection products.It is written as a basic reference guide by producttype. It includes three-dimensional diagramsand detailed specification charts and provides manysolutions, applications and data on couplings, fittingsand valves, the Advanced Groove System,stainless steel piping, plain-end piping systems,HDPE plain-end piping, the Depend-O-Lok® system,grooving tools, piping software, Vic-300MasterSeal butterfly valve and more.Victaulic Co. of CanadaCircle no. 1721-800-283-3787drives systems for industrial and commercialapplications, specifically variable-speeddrive technology for use incommercial air conditioning and refrigerationapplications for EmersonClimate Technologies.Devcon, Danvers, Mass., manufacturerof compounds and products for plant andequipment maintenance and repair, willmerge with the industrial products groupof Connecticut-based Permatex. Both areIllinois Tool Works companies in the ITWPerformance Polymers group.Allied Air Enterprises, a division ofLennox International Inc., will consolidatecompany manufacturing, distribution,research & development, andadministrative operations in SouthCarolina, and close its Armstrong andAirEase operations in Bellevue, Ohio,by March 2007. Allied also manufacturesand markets the Ducane, Magic-Pak(R), and Concord brands of air conditioningand heating equipment.The Air Movement and ControlWelding/cutting catalogueMiller Electric’s 2006 full-line catalogue providestechnical specifications, features, benefits and selectiontips for its complete line of welding and plasmacutting products and accessories. Product guideshelp customers select the right model for their specificneeds. Product descriptions and colour-codedsymbols identify process capabilities and powerspecifications. Included are a glossary of weldingterms and descriptions of the company’s “technologyexclusives”. Customer testimonials and applicationphotos are featured for each product class.Miller Electric Mfg.Circle no. 173Buderus boilers, water heaters and controlsare designed and built to outlast conventionalheating systems .Established in 1731,Buderus has beendeveloping newheating technologiesfor centuries. Today,Buderus products areacknowledged as theworld standard inhigh-efficiency, lowemissions hydronicheating. Designed tomeet strict safety,efficiency and environmental regulationsBuderus boilers are ideal for new orreplacement installations.Comfortable. Efficient. Intelligent Heating.Comfortable. Efficient. Intelligent Heating.Coming in theNext Issue!MEET and Oilheatshow issue!• Electronic faucet update• Drain replacement technologies• The New HydronicsAssociation International, Inc.,Arlington Heights, IL, has installed anadditional testing facility for ANSI/AMCAStandard 230-99. Laboratory Methods ofTesting Air Circulator Fans for Ratingestablishes standardized methods for airperformance laboratory test data ofCirculator Fans. This facility enablesAMCA to test circulator fans up to eightfeet in diameter. Go to www.amca.org formore information.Superior lighting and ventilationThe contractor can offer the homeowner a way tocompliment their bathroom and shower décor withthe elegant design of an AeroLight exhaust grillefrom Aeroflo. Deliver quiet and efficient ventilationby adding an AXC or EXT remote mounted fan.AeroLight features a dimmable 50-Watt halogenlight. For more information, call 1-800-779-4021 orgo to www.aeroflo.com.AerofloCircle no. 174www.buderus.netCircle Number 175 for More Informationwww.plumbingandhvac.ca February/March 2006 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 61

Shop ManagementSuccessionplanningGetting business in order is a key first stepBy Ron ColemanNow that you aregetting older (andhopefully richer)the thoughts of packingit in are becoming morefrequent. All your friendsseem to be either dying or retiring andyou can’t afford to do either. Yourthoughts turn to succession planning.One hundred and thirty-five thousandsmall and medium business ownersare expected to exit their businesses overthe next five years, reports the CanadianFederation of Independent Business.Construction-related businesses areamong the most difficult to dispose of.The choices you have are:Wind it down• Sell it to family membersor to employeesSell it to a third party• Install senior management andgradually retire (There are many companiesthat are operated by professionalmanagers with little or noowner involvement)Wind it downSurprisingly enough, winding down acontacting business is more difficult thanit first appears. It is easier to get into businessthan out. Your customers won’t paytheir accounts if they know you are windingdown because they worry about theirwarranty. Therefore you may have to keepsome structure in place for at least oneyear after you cease operations in order tocollect your money. You will likely alsohave to provide some process for doingwarranty claims.Also, when you sell off your inventory,tools and equipment, you tend to get alot less than you expect. If you decide towind it down be prepared to take somehits. For many people, winding down abusiness that they have spent their lifebuilding up is very traumatic.Why is this man smiling?Reason # 9InformationThere are two ways to keep up-todatewith industry changes.The hard way takes time, moneyand energy. The easy way takes anHRAC membership! Membershipmeans your company will receivecurrent and accurate industry informationon a wide variety of topicsincluding regulatory and codechanges, utility issues and industrydevelopments.So, why is this man smiling?Because his company is amember of HRAC.You should be too!1-800-267-2231 www.hrai.ca/hrac.htmlSell to family or employeesSelling the business to family or employeesis often a realistic manner of disposingof the business and of helping outfamily and long-term employees. It doeshave some major downsides; usuallythese people have little or no cash andthey want to pay for the business out offuture earnings. There are ways of dealingwith this and I will address themshortly.Sell to third partySelling to an independent third party isoften the most lucrative way to go, particularlyif you can get a competitor tobuy. They have strategicreasons for buyingand often have cashresources or security.The fees to a sellingagent can be high fora small business. Wewill address this strategyin an upcomingarticle.But, maybe we areputting the “cartbefore the horse”.The real question is: why would anyonebuy my company? The owner needs tomake a list of saleable assets, includinggoodwill. Approximately 60 to 70 percentof contracting companies makeless than five percent pre-tax operatingprofit. There is virtually no goodwill inthese companies as they are operatingat a level that a new entrant can easilyachieve; these companies are onlyworth book value.So, now you need to identify what aprospective buyer wants and build yourcompany accordingly. If mostof your work is won on theopen bid market you have littleto sell. If most of yourwork is negotiated by yoursales and estimating team,you may have a little goldmine. If you do service workand have healthy revenuefrom planned maintenanceprograms and lots of repeatclients, you also have asaleable asset. If your keyemployees have been withyou for a while and want tostay with the company, youhave another little nugget.Finally, if you have systemsand processes that make yourbusiness run along the linesof a franchise, then you areshowing that you have built abusiness rather than boughtyourself a job.However, unless you can back awayfrom the business without having anegative impact on the business’ performanceyou will find it very difficultto sell. Spend the next five years buildingyour business into a real businessunit that operates without your everydaypresence. Then you will havesomething to sell.If you do put the business on thisindependent footing, you will also havegreater security for any financing thatyou have to provide to the purchasers.For many people,winding down abusiness that theyhave spent their lifebuilding up is verytraumatic.An exampleLet’s try this as an example. (See the balancesheet in Fig. 1)This company has a book value of$225,000. If the owner could liquidate itand get paid out that’s what he wouldhave left. If a husband and wife ownedthe business, they could draw a net of$48,000 in dividends without attractingincome tax. All other income would gostraight to the next level of income tax.If they sell the business to theemployees or family they should followa different procedure. Form a new companythat the employees/familywouldown. Loan the newcompany some workingcapital, taking theaccounts receivable assecurity. They wouldlease the equipmentto the new companyand, if the lease paymentswere met foran agreed timeframe,ownership of theequipment would pass to the new company.If the new company failed, thenthe equipment still belongs to the oldcompany and the security against theaccounts receivable can be triggered.The new company can pay consultingfees to the owners of the old company(to cover “goodwill”).This process will work provided thenew company is a viable entity and themanagement has been trained properly.This is the difference between delegationand abdication.FIG. 1: AN EXISTING BUSINESSBALANCE SHEET$ThousandsCurrent AssetsAccounts receivable 200Inventory 50Total Current assets 250Fixed AssetsEquipment 150Total assets 400Current LiabilitiesAccounts payable 100Bank 75Total Liabilities 175EquityRetained Earnings 225Liabs & equity 400Give yourself plenty of time. Fiveyears is not unrealistic to put the structurein place to make the business avaluable entity. Talk to your advisorsabout putting a plan in place. Developyour business blueprint and build it likeyou would any other project – one stepat a time.Ronald Coleman is an accountant,business management consultant, authorand educator specializing in the constructionindustry. He can be reached atrcoleman@coleman.bc.ca.Circle Number 166 for More Information62 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – February/March 2006 www.plumbingandhvac.ca

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