Tip Of The Week: Honeywell’s Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat

Want to save money and be able to manage your smart thermostat from your smartphone? Look no further than Honeywell’s Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat(RTH9580WF)!  All you need is a Wi-Fi connection or access to the free app for your smartphone/tablet and you can manage your thermostat remotely to take advantage of the savings when you are away … Continue Reading

Product Preview: Belimo’s Butterfly Valve Technology

Butterfly Valves are a fundamental component in a hydronic system. Unfortunately, most butterfly valves are less than ideal – they leak, their running times are not optimized for HVAC applications, they’re heavy, it’s hard to access wiring, and they cannot be put into operation quickly. Fortunately, Belimo’s technologically advanced butterfly valves can help you avoid all these … Continue Reading

Technology Talk: Guide To Functional Devices RIB Relays

Did you know Functional Devices created six different series for their popular RIB relays, guaranteeing a relay for every application? In this guide, you will find what makes each of these series unique to help you get a better understanding for the RIB relays that are available at Tower! Pilot Series The Pilot Series contains relays that are … Continue Reading

Product Preview: Viconics VT8000 Series Room Controllers

Designed for new construction and retrofit projects, the VT8000 series room controllers are a cost-effective alternative to direct digital controls to control rooftop units, heat pumps, and indoor air quality applications. Dramatically reducing project delivery cost at installation and commissioning phases, the VT8000 combines the controller and room sensor function into a single device while enabling … Continue Reading

Tip of the Week: Fire Prevention Guide For HVAC Contractors

Did you know the NFPA says that roughly 50,000 home heating fires are reported every year in the United States? That’s approximately 16 percent of all annual home fires and with the heating season right around the corner, it’s important to teach homeowners how to avoid being a part of that 16 percent! HVAC contractors … Continue Reading

Technology Talk: Aprilaire Humidifier Replacement Guide

New models of products get released every day as companies strive to make all their products more efficient, effective, and user-friendly. The issue with this is when you go to replace your old system, your model is no longer on the market. Tower Equipment is here to help you solve this issue with this Aprilaire Humidifier … Continue Reading

Product Preview: Viconics VT8600 Rooftop Unit, Heat Pump, and Indoor Air Quality Controller

  Smart Energy management has never been easier than with the VT8600 room controllers for rooftop units, indoor air quality, and heat pump applications. Designed for new construction and retrofit projects, the room controller’s dramatically decrease your project delivery costs by reducing installation, configuration, and commissioning time. No complex software or tools are required to customize … Continue Reading

Technology Talk: Smart Home Technology

Technology for homes has evolved rapidly, making housekeeping tasks easier and more efficient than ever. But are these new ways of completing familiar tasks worth the hassle? Setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance can all seem overwhelming and unnecessary sometimes but there are many ways you can avoid this added stress. In this article, we are going … Continue Reading

Product Preview: The Dwyer Series DM-2000 Differential Pressure Transmitter

Want a differential pressure transmitter that has a quick response, simple installation, and easy calibration checks? Look no further than the Dwyer series DM-200 Differential Pressure Transmitter!   The Dwyer SERIES DM-2000 Differential Pressure Transmitter senses the pressure of air and compatible gases and sends a standard 4-20 mA output signal. The DM-2000 housing is specifically … Continue Reading