Monthly Archives: August 2019

InspirAIR® Commercial Units

Energy Recovery Wheel
InspirAIR Commercial ERVs with enthalpy wheels are very compact and deliver from 500 cfm to 4000 cfm of outdoor air, with optional additional heating coils. Outdoor units come with insulated or non-insulated roof curbs, rain gutters and supply/exhaust hoods with bird screens.

Read more about the Energy Recovery Wheel units here.

Fixed Pate Cores
InspirAIR Commercial HRVs and ERVs deliver from 500 cfm to 4000 cfm of outdoor air, with optional additional heating coils and internal bypass for economizer operation – and much more! There are different unit sizes, providing a wide range of capacities and efficiencies.

Read more about the Fixed Plate units here.

New Line of Commercial Heat & Energy Recovery Ventilators

Aldes newest line of Commercial Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators is now available! Great value and tons of options, all in robust, standardized cabinet sizes. For indoor and rooftop applications from 500 to 4000 cfm. Choose among three types of fixed plate heat and energy recovery cores or an enthalpy wheel for maximum efficiency. Add heating coils, EC motors and an advanced BacNET controller to get the most out of your investment.

The InspirAIR Commercial also offers an optional internal bypass channel and damper for economizer operation, with no need to connect any additional ductwork or components to the outside of the units.

InspirAIR Commercial was designed for the needs of the construction industry: it’s budget-conscious yet offers a wide range of options to fit into most types of buildings and design conditions. And with American Aldes’s excellent service and delivery times, you can’t go wrong choosing InspirAIR Commercial!

Read more here.

Accurex Range Hood Provides Safety in Seconds

Fire safety in kitchens is a necessity. Relying on portable fire extinguishers should never be the first step in your fire safety protocol when cooking. The best way to ensure fire safety in the kitchen is through deliberate preparation and precision-engineered products. The Fire Ready Range Hood has been engineered with features designed to make the experience for both installers and users intuitive, effortless, and practical.

Product Features and Benefits:

  • Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System
  • Full Monitored Control Package
  • Electronic Fire Detection and Actuation
  • Plug and Play
  • Hood or Remote Mounted Touch Screen
  • Range Disconnect (Electric and Gas Ranges)
  • Audible Safety Alarm
  • Flexible Fan with EC Motors
  • Mesh Grease Filter

Click here for more details about the Fire Ready Range Hood System.

Watch this video on the Fire Ready Range Hood.

The Accurex Fire Ready Range Hood

The Accurex Fire Ready Range hood has been completely redesigned for ease of install, simplified single-point operation, improved efficiency and new electronic fire system detection for use over residential ranges in commercial settings where the cooking is not-for-profit. Common examples include:

  • Schools
  • Cooking Classrooms
  • Places of Worship
  • Military Housing
  • College Dormitories
  • Fire Stations
  • Independent Senior Living Units

The Accurex Fire Ready Hood System is the ideal solution providing safety in seconds at locations such as these.

Read more about the Fire Ready Range Hood System.

What is an ECM Motor?

ECM stands for “electronically commutated motor” which means a motor that uses electronic controls to vary its speed (variable speed motor). The use of ECM motor technology helps raise efficiency of equipment by maintaining the relationship between speed, torque and airflow in HVAC systems, therefore reducing operating costs.

Learn more about Constant Torque vs. Constant CFM ECM motors here.

New ECM Options from ClimateMaster

ClimateMaster is excited to announce the most comprehensive offering of high-efficiency fan motor options in the commercial small packaged water source heat pump market. Constant torque, electronically commutated motors (ECM) are now standard options on commercial TC and TR unit sizes 006-060. Our new 3-tier motor offering provides the best opportunity to match the value to your specific job needs.

Units with EC motors have EER ratings up to 12% higher than units with standard PSC motors therefore conserving more energy and helping meet the latest building energy use requirements.

The constant torque ECM offers quiet and reliable service, with best-in-class energy efficiency. It can be a more economical EC fan motor option, when paired with our entry level CXM controls.

The Tranquility TY Series is one of the quietest two-stage units on the market and has one of the industry’s smallest footprints, making it suitable for tight spaces and for replacement/retrofit projects. Learn more about the TY Series here.

The Tranquility Compact (TC) Series is an extremely environmentally friendly single stage option that has one of the smallest cabinets in the industry and is designed to be backward compatible with older water-source heat pumps. Read more about one of the most innovative products available on the market here.

Click here to learn more about ClimateMaster.

Prevent Condensation From Becoming A Design Flaw

Water condensation is easily the most common concern when discussing chilled beams and cooling panels. This concern comes from the personal experience many have had seeing water droplets form on the surface of piping such as a water coil.

When condensate forms it is too late to prevent the surface from becoming wet. The question, however, is how to prevent condensate from becoming a design flaw in the building.

The HVAC designer needs to verify that the ventilation system is capable of handling the latent load. Humidity loads that need to be addressed include:

  • Ventilation Load: Generally the largest moisture load.
  • Infiltration Load: Moisture that crosses the building shell.
  • Occupant Load: As people breathe and perspire, moisture is released into the space.
  • Other Loads: Fountains, doors and windows left open, wet clothing, etc.

To provide control of the air dew point and supply water temperature, several different control strategies are often used.

  • Monitor the local dew point temperature.
  • Monitor condensate on the chilled water supply (CHWS) piping.
  • Reset the CHWS temperature based on outdoor conditions.

Often, a combination of these control strategies is used. Other considerations are the type of fresh air systems (DOAS), system response time, building start up, night setback and recovery after high humidity levels in the interior space.

Click here for additional information on preventing condensation.