Last year, at this same time I wrote that experts at the 2011 AHR Expo
warned there might be severe refrigerant shortages and price increases due to
the lack of a key ingredient, fluorspar from China. Although there have indeed
been some drastic price increases, especially when it comes to R22, the
shortages simply didn’t happen. Why not? Well, according to one source,
everything became available for the right price. Need I say
more?
By submitting warranty registrations on Noritz
products installed between March 1 and Dec. 31, 2012, participating contractors
will earn chances to win prizes in monthly and quarterly drawings.
Bath and spa products manufacturer Jacuzzi Group Worldwide recently announced it has expanded its product portfolio to include a new collection of energy-efficient tankless water heaters, powered by natural gas or propane.
The
school’s Large Chilled Water Design Seminar and Modern Hydronic System Design
Basic Seminar are the pump industry’s first courses to be approved by GBCI to
provide credit toward the credential maintenance requirements of the LEED Green
Associate and LEED AP certifications.
The
recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces sold nationwide
between 1995 and 2000 as original equipment in manufactured homes and as
replacement furnaces in manufactured homes (originally recalled November 2004).
An
unstable connection can cause the water heater’s vent collar to separate or
detach if pressure is applied, which poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.
A
record number of companies entered the competition this year, generating nearly
$12,000 in entry fees, which will be donated to a charitable organization in
the Chicago
area (the location of the 2012 show.)
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