Do you need to update or replace elements within your electrical infrastructure? Perhaps you need to add sub-billing capabilities or load-based cost allocation? Or maybe you need to balance loads as part of a new demand/response strategy? And are becoming concerned this may be a substantial capital cost? Luckily, there are cost-effective ways to meet … Continue Reading
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Technology Talk: Schneider Electric’s Room Controller FAQ
Schneider Electric’s Room Controllers bridge the gap between standalone sensors and intelligent building management systems (BMS), delivering simplified automation and communications to a broad range of building types. They allow you to take full control of your buildings HVAC whether you are retrofitting existing systems with technologically-advanced room controllers or opting for an easy-to-install & … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Differential Pressure Switches vs. Current Switches
Differential pressure switches are the traditional way to monitor a fan status on fan coil units but did you know you can also use current switches? Current switches provide the most reliable and cost-effective way to monitor positive proof of flow for a fan motor in fan coil units (FCUs). According to the Theory of … Continue Reading
Tip of the week: Free Informational Wi-Fi Thermostat Webinars
Did you know Aprilaire hosts free webinars every month? These webinars allow you and your employees to stay competitive and up-to-date on new products from the comfort of your own business. All webinars are held at 9 am central time with an approximate length of 60 minutes. Aprilaire’s upcoming webinar will be on Wi-Fi thermostats giving you and … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Tekmar’s Snowmelt Solutions
Looking for a more safe, efficient, and reliable way to deal with snow this winter? Look no further than Tekmar’s Snow Melt Solutions! With many benefits and ways to control the system, you or your customers can save time and effort this year. Benefits of Snow Melting with Tekmar are: Safe building access to residents, customers, … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Belimo’s Super Capacitor For Critical Applications
Need your system to operate safely no matter the circumstances? A fail-safe control is what you need. During an electrical power supply interruption, dampers and valves are automatically returned to their fail-safe position with an electronic fail-safe control function. Water coils are protected from freezing, steam heat exchangers are closed for safety, and fume hoods … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Top Reasons To Use Functional Devices RIB Relays
Functional Devices RIB relays are prepackaged to save installation time and the expense of buying several components to assemble them on the job or at your shop. But what makes RIB relays a better option than the competitors? Well, Tower is here to tell you the top reasons you should pick RIB relays over their … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Guide To Humidifiers
Winter is right around the corner which means the dry air is coming but luckily for you, there is one product that can keep your space happy this winter, a humidifier. Humidifiers are often overlooked but they can radically change the comfort of your families living environment, making them a product you should consider this winter for your HVAC system. Having a home filled … Continue Reading
Technology Talk – Guide To Air Purifiers
Creating an allergen-free space can be difficult but with the right product, your building can circulate clean air all year long. Before we get into the different types of air purifiers on the market, let’s take a minute to discuss high-efficiency particulate arrestance or HEPA for short. To be classified as HEPA, an air filter … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Five Signs You Need A Dehumidifier
Dehumidifiers are often overlooked but they are very powerful machines. They can help keep a home/building comfortable and healthy by removing all potentially dangerous amounts of moisture from the building’s environment. In fact, there are many signs that a building could use a dehumidifier and Tower Equipment is here with a list of the five most … Continue Reading