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Baltimore Aircoil’s TriArmor Corrosion Protection System is designe for evaporative cooling equipment for HVAC, industrial and refrigeration applications.
It offers three layers of protection: the first layer is G-235 galvanized steel, which offers excellent service life under normal operating conditions, with proper maintenance and water treatment. The second layer is a thermosetting hybrid polymer baked onto the galvanized steel to create a durable barrier; tested to withstand 6,000 hours in a 5% salt spray without blistering, chipping or losing adhesion. The third layer, a polyurethane barrier, is a factory-applied, corrosion-resistant, impermeable coating that ensures a seamless basin. baltimoreaircoil.com
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Magnaclean CMX filters from Adey provide adaptive magnetic and nonmagnetic side-stream filtration for closed-loop heating and chiller applications. They also
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Press and Pro-Pal ball valves from Webstone include press × NPT ball valves with reversible handles, elbows and couplings. Choose between male iron pipe or
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ProPEX brass ball valves for hydronic piping from Uponor are commercial-grade, PEX-to-PEX, full-port ball valves, available in 1/2-in. to 2-in. sizes. They are
appropriate for nonpotable PEX piping applications. They are compatible with systems containing up to 50 percent propylene glycol, feature blow-out-proof stems and are available with stem extension kits to accommodate up to 2 in. of insulation in insulated piping applications. uponor.com
Oxbox Ready to Meet New Efficiency Standards
The changes taking place and the requirements for the coming changes in HVAC efficiency ratings have been well-documented, and will alter previous requirements that had been in place since 2015.
The efficiency standards were increased and new testing procedures for manufacturers were established as SEER2, EER2 and HSPF2. Starting January 1, 2023, air conditioners installed in the northern United States must be rated at 14.0 SEER (13.4 SEER2) and units installed in the southeast and southwest regions must achieve a 15.0 SEER (14.3 SEER2) rating. Heat pumps in all regions that were previously 14.0 SEER must reach minimum efficiency of 15.0 SEER (14.3 SEER2). 16 SEER will become 15.2 SEER2.
“In a world of supply challenges and tooling delays, it was crucial that we started early, and planned it out. The good news is, we will have the right DOE products for all Oxbox customers in time,” Steckroth said. “Our warehouse will be full of 14.3 SEER2 products in October. We encourage our customers and distributors to bleed out their current 14 SEER inventory, especially in the southeast and southwest, and refill in October to December to be ready for January 1.”
Oxbox™ is a newer line of affordable, durable residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for single and
Steckroth said the efficiency upgrade is logical, and in step with Oxbox and parent company Trane’s sustainability pledge. “It will be good for the environment and our customers,” he said.
Steckroth suggested HVAC contractors can best prepare by taking time to forecast immediate needs for 2023, and have a plan to
stage the 14 SEER equipment upfront for the remainder of 2022 sales, to be ready for the new DOE 2023 equipment as it arrives in Q4 2022.
“You might need some revised sales plans, and make sure your service technicians know how to install the new units. The primary installation difference is to have the right indoor-rated product to match the outdoor product,” he advised.
Steckroth said HVAC contractors are most concerned about availability, but Oxbox is committed to having all product available on October 1.
“Their next question is about ratings. We were able to rate our new outdoor unit with our current indoor unit. So, if contractors have leftover air handlers and coils, we will still have ratings for those products. They will not have the full breadth and optimized portfolio until they buy the new DOE coils and DOE air handlers, but they’ll be able to sell them in Q1 and Q2 of 2023. Additionally, there are always questions about sell-through in the South. It’s very crucial that nobody in the South sells any 14 SEER units after January 1, 2023. We encourage our distributors to leverage their relationships with any distributors in the North, and they could sell it up North.” Oxboxhvac.com