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Updates

News and updates from around the Northwest

Brand NEW! Check Out Delta Fan With Heater & Light

The best line of fans just got better with the addition of the new BreezRadiance

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BreezRadiance Ventilation Fans - RAD80L

  • Built-in thermostat to regulate temperature
  • Metal guard to prevent user contact with heating wire
  • Noise level is 1.3 Sones
  • Energy efficiency at 7.6 CFM/Watt
  • (1) GU24 26-watt CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) included
  • Annual exhaust fan energy cost for 24/7 operation is approximately $11.04 *

For more details CLICK HERE

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Taking The Written Test!

I just finished presenting Goss Torches & the Lucas-Milhaupt brazing rings. Now the class is taking their brazing test then the brazing takes place. They need to pass test and complete six brazed copper joints to get their certification. Course put on at PCC and done through ORACCA.

 

Test in progress.... 

Test in progress.... 

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New Fan Blades Can Increase Efficiency & Reduce Noise

HS Series Propellers

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The best solution for low noise and high efficiency in residential and commercial air condensers and heat pumps.

Diameter Range: 20" – 30" (18" available soon)
Pitch Range: 10° – 45° (for most configurations)
Available Blade Quantities: 2, 3, 4 & 5
Available Rotations: CW & CCW
Available Blade Materials: Aluminum
Maximum Speed: 1,200 rpm

 

For More Propeller Options CLICK HERE 

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Great Training At System Sensor Headquarters

Build Products Northwest Attends System Sensor Training.

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System Sensor training included a complete product overview, round table discussions and much more. The training also included disassembling products and wiring up a duct smoke detector to a remote testing system.  

For more about the System Sensor HVAC product line: CLICK HERE 

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AP Armaflex® & AP Armaflex W Tube Insulation

Armacell is a global innovator in foam technologies and the world leader in the market for flexible technical (mechanical) insulation materials. 

Apart from ARMAFLEX, the most trusted brand in flexible, fiber-free mechanical insulation, Armacell produces thermoplastic insulation materials, covering systems, noise control products and special foams for a multitude of industrial and athletic applications and foam cores used as composite materials.


Insulation

Insulating pipe and duct work is one of the most effective ways to protect the value of an investment. Aside from restricting energy losses, insulation also prevents condensation and the associated risks of pipe corrosion and mold growth. The Armacell range of thermal insulation materials is specifically designed to meet the challanges posed by modern mechanical services.

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Superior Moisture Control, Mold-Resistant, Available Black or White

• Closed-cell, nonwicking

• GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®

• Microban® antimicrobial product protection

• The IAQ Insulation™

• Fiber-free

• 25/50 rated through 1" wall

• 25/50 rated through 2" wall available in AP Armaflex FS (see AP Armaflex FS submittal form

 

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Reposting a favorite....

Had someone tell us yesterday we should re-post this video & I forgot how much I liked it....  When we started the company Jeffrey Gitomer who I had worked with in the past offered to do a video for us & this is the result.... WOW - it still makes me smile.

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Try the Sil-Fos Brazing Rings....You'll love them!

Here is what can happen.... if you don't use the rings.... 

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We recently presented the Lucas-Milhaupt brazing rings at a Community College brazing course and they were a HUGE hit! The students found them a lot easier to use. Faster, easier & nice looking joints. They are so much faster you don’t have to worry about heating up the copper too long. Check out the photo above - this is what happens when you heat copper too long. There is a hole in the elbow about the size of a dime. It’s pretty safe to guess this joint wont be holding properly!

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How often should a filter be replaced?

If you've ever had your furnace fail in the dead of winter—or your air conditioner kick out on you in the sweltering heat of summer—you know that indoor comfort does not come cheap. The cost to repair or replace an old unit is steep, to be sure, so take the steps now to make sure yours has a long happy life. First step? Make sure you change the air filter as often as necessary. FOR THE REST OF THE STORY CLICK HERE

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Fluorescent Leak Detection for AC&R Systems

The brand new video on Spectroline® fluorescent leak detection for AC&R systems.

View this video to find out why fluorescent leak detection is the most effective way to locate leaks in commercial and residential air conditioning and refrigeration systems. 

For more information on Spectroline CLICK HERE 

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Brazing Course @ Portland Community College

We were able to donate SilFos and present at a recent ORACCA Brazing certification course.

Brazing Certification Course at Portland Community College - Using Lucas-Milhaupt SilFos, Lucas-Milhaupt Brazing Rings and Goss Torches & Tips. The brazing rings and Goss torches & Tips were a huge hit with the class.

More Information on: 

Goss: CLICK HERE 

Lucas-Milhaupt: CLICK HERE 

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Getting Ready For A Recent Counter Day....

Check Out The Nice Spectroline Table Cloth They Sent Us - With Our Logo On It....

We Were Impressed! 

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Damien is looking a little tired or grumpy..... Maybe it was early & he didn't get enough coffee.... This is why I don't let him out in public too much! 

Thank you Spectroline for the GREAT Table Cloth and Thank You Appion for that Snazzy shirt Damien is wearing. 

For more information on these great products we were featuring check out these links: 

Spectroline - CLICK HERE 

Appion - CLICK HERE 

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The 5 biggest threats to the housing recovery

(MoneyWatch) It is increasingly clear that the ongoing housing recovery is the real deal. But that doesn't mean that homeowners, and the rest of the U.S. economy, is in the clear.

Despite large gains in home prices, foreclosures drying up and millions of homeowners recovering the equity they'd lost during the subprime crash, a few lingering risks are worth keeping an eye one. And the question with some of these threats isn't if, but when, they will actually occur, and what the reaction will be.

Here's a look at the top five threats CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY

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Build Products Northwest Heads North To Alaska

We recently held a very successful BAXI Boiler Certified Training session in Alaska.​

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​We offer a full range of Baxi energy-efficient, eco-friendly heating solutions, including modulating condensing and near-condensing wallhung boilers, solar water heating systems, storage tanks and radiators.

  • Up to 98% efficient, the fully modulating Baxi boiler can heat a home or office space from 600 to 6,000 sq. ft.
  • Up to 10 baxi light commercial boilers may be cascaded to produce up to 3.5 million BTU/hr of combined modulating heat output
  • Baxi boilers are gas or propane-fired and cut fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from 38 to 53% over conventional heating system
  • Baxi boilers are approved for closet installation, freeing up valuable living space
  • Baxi boilers are CSA approved, Energy Star rated and ASME H-Stamp certified
  • The manufacturer is ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001-certified (environmental management)
  • Each boiler carries a 10-year warranty on heat exchangers
  • Each boiler comes with a 1-year parts warranty (2 years, if installed by a qualified hydronic heating and plumbing contractor who earned Baxi installer and service technician certification)

Ask about our optional 10-year extended parts and labor warranty

If you would like to learn more about BAXI products visit www.wallhungboilers.com
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The 1st Delta Breez Fan Display In The Northwest!
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BreezGreenBuilder Ventilation Fans

Built-in Lighting in a Power Efficient, Quiet System

BreezGreenBuilder ENERGY STAR qualified fans are remarkably energy-efficient with the use of DC motors. The GreenBuilder fan exceeds the ENERGY STAR efficiency requirement by as much as 835% and has attained the lowest noise level rating available of <0.3 sones. It is offered in a fan/light combination or fan only, and at 50 or 80 CFM or dual speed.

Features:

Innovative DC brushless motor design for long life, low noise, and low power consumption.

  • Energy savings up to 85%
  • Lowest sone level rated by HVI at <0.3 sone
  • Exceeds Energy Star requirement by 935% in energy efficiency
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