One of the worst feelings in the world for a certified heating professional is to be on a jobsite and to realize he/she doesn’t have the tools necessary to complete the task. While experience in the field is the best education when it comes to identifying the essentials, a little guidance is always helpful. Here Read more
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One of the worst feelings in the world for a certified heating professional is to be on a jobsite and to realize he/she doesn’t have the tools necessary to complete the task. While experience in the field is the best education when it comes to identifying the essentials, a little guidance is always helpful. Here are our picks for the top 3 tools every Hydronic heating professional should have.
Combustion Analyzer: The primary purpose behind a Combustion analyzer is to verify whether or not the boiler is performing at peak efficiency. By measuring the products of combustion through this preventive maintenance measure, a service professional is able to quickly identify appliance issues that could hinder product performance. Such problems include, but are not limited to, low fuel pressure, backdrafting, lack of make-up air, obstructed flue or a cracked heat exchanger.
Manometer: A device used to test incoming gas pressure and how much the pressure drops on start up. If your incoming gas pressure is too low, the unit could experience delayed ignition, failure to ignite, and reduced operating efficiency. These are all factors which contribute to increased callbacks and a decrease in customer satisfaction.
Multimeter: Essentially this tool helps contractors to identify whether power is going to the boiler or not. Typically, it has 3 units of measurement: Volts, Ohms, and/or Amps, which are used to verify that an electrical current is reaching all the intended components. The volts option is used to test voltage to the blower, gas valve, and pumps, while the Ohms setting checks fuses, sensors, and continuity. Something else worth considering is that most multimeters in the mid-range price point have numerous accessories built-in, allowing one tool to satisfy multiple demands. In many cases, your meter can also be a very accurate temperature tester, which is ideal in cases when the boiler display doesn’t read the sensors value individually, when your water heater isn’t working with your mixing valve or if you need to determine the rate of flow in an emitter loop.
What are your top “must have” tools for performing work on hydronic heating equipment? Is there an apparatus that you find yourself utilizing regularly for service calls or installations?
Jaime Jimenez is the marketing coordinator for ACV Triangle Tube. Headquartered in Blackwood, New Jersey, ACV Triangle Tube engineers and manufactures a wide range of space heating, water heating, and other HVAC related products for residential, commercial and industrial markets. Visit www.triangletube.com.
With an increasing demand for high quality, energy efficient heating products, ACV Triangle Tube is announced that they have invested in a new, state-of-the-art production facility. Designed to streamline the manufacturing process and to produce goods at a higher capacity, this new facility utilizes a completely automated robotics line. This sophisticated production process employs laser Read more
With an increasing demand for high quality, energy efficient heating products, ACV Triangle Tube is announced that they have invested in a new, state-of-the-art production facility.
Designed to streamline the manufacturing process and to produce goods at a higher capacity, this new facility utilizes a completely automated robotics line. This sophisticated production process employs laser welding for enhanced precision and accuracy. Unlike manual welding processes, this method eliminates the element of human error while assuring total consistency throughout all products. That change alone results in increased product longevity and overall reliability. The automation also promotes synergy across all their platforms by enabling the organization to satisfy growing global demands while improving overall product value. According to ACV Triangle Tube, “The investment made in this new facility signifies our long-term commitment to the heating and hot water industry.”
Manufacturing efforts will focus exclusively on the Smart indirect fired water heater line, specifically Smarts 30 through 60. (Smart 80 or higher will be unaffected.) Already celebrated for its unique “Tank-in-Tank” technology which enables it to have the lowest pressure drop in the industry, the Smart tank will receive some updates as production shifts to the new facility.
One such update is the improved insulation, which will aid in reducing standby loss thereby increasing savings. The new welding technique will further increase the product’s superiority, giving homeowners continued peace of mind. However, for the sake of satisfying manufacturing demands and to standardize global production, the boiler connections have been moved to the left side of the unit. ACV Triangle Tube states that, “This change was one of the prerequisites in converting to an advanced production process and therefore was necessary in order to improve the product’s quality and satisfy growing demands. The excellence of a product is measured by a manufacturer’s willingness to consecrate its efforts on pleasing the customer and working together. We have demonstrated that in introducing the Fire Tube heat exchanger to the residential market and again with our exclusive ‘Tank-in-Tank’ technology.”
Now ACV Triangle Tube continues their pursuit of space heating and hot water excellence with the addition of this modern manufacturing facility. To learn more please visit www.triangletube.com