Category: Back to Basics
Back to Basics: Pneumatic Edition
Back to Basics: Why ACH is Important in Healthcare Facilities
What is ACH you ask? And why is it important? Well, ACH stands for air changes per hour. With Covid-19 spikes continuing to occur and flu cases surging during its yearly occurrence, correct ACH is more important than ever. ACH is the measurement of how many times a certain volume of air in a space […]
Read PostBack to Basics: Don’t Forget These Summer Maintenance Tips for Keeping Cool All Season Long
Retro Valves? Newer Ones Will Help You Fit In!
Guidance for Inspecting and Maintaining Fire and Smoke Actuators and Dampers
Back to Basics: Don’t Let a Mismatched Signal Delay Profitability
Are you choosing the correct flow meter?
Most buildings require some aspect of water flow and, often, BTU measurement. Several different flow sensor techniques can be used depending on need. These include water type, application, accuracy, required measurement, installation challenges, and cost effectiveness. Below is a table to help you determine which technique, product, and installation is most relevant for your project. […]
Read PostGuidelines for Replacement of Old Fire and Smoke Actuators
For Belimo combination fire/smoke damper actuators intended for installation in accordance with National Protection Association Standard for Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, NFPA 90A, damper actuators must meet the construction and performance requirements in UL555: Standard for Fire Dampers and UL555S: Standard for Smoke Dampers. Often, customers replace damper actuators for varying reasons […]
Read PostApplication Tips: Determining Air Flow in Cubic Ft./ Min
To calculate Air Flow in Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM), determine the Flow Velocity in feet per minute, then multiply this figure by the Duct Cross Sectional Area. Air Flow in CFM (Q) = Flow Velocity in Feet Per Minute (V) x Duct Cross Sectional Area (A)
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