Build Products Northwest Attends System Sensor Training.

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 

What Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Do

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers—often referred to as HVAC/R technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the air quality in many types of buildings.

Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is expected to grow 34 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Rising demand for trained technicians will result in excellent employment opportunities.

Check out training today.....

About Fire Prevention Week

Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls.

Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871.

Heating

• The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fires was failure to clean, principally creosote from solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.
• Portable or fixed space heaters, including wood stoves, were involved in one-third (32%) of home heating fires and four out of five (80%) home heating deaths.
• Half of home heating fire deaths resulted from fires caused by heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding.
• In most years, heating is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries. Fixed or portable space heaters are involved in about 4 out of 5 heating fire deaths.

For more information on Fire Prevention Week: CLICK HERE 

Enjoy the day.....

Just got back from a great trip to Alaska to show products & see customers.... 

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.

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

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.

Puppy HVAC

CLICK HERE FOR THE WHOLE STORY!

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

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!

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

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 

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 

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

We Were Impressed! 

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 

Lots of driving & lots of great visits to distributors & customers in the great state of Montana....​

(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

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

​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

This is the old building I use to work at. They stole it all! But, I think the garbage is still secure....​

​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

We recently participated in the ORACCA Brazing Class at PCC - Cascade Campus, Portland, OR.​

The Class was at Portland Community College and was attended by more than 30 contractors, techs & new students. Build Products Northwest, Lucas-Milhaupt & Goss Torches helped sponsor the Brazing Class.​

At the end of the class every students needed to complete six correct brazed joints to pass. Afterwards we tested the new brazing rings which impressed the attendees on the speed and ease of the rings.

Features a pivoting housing that fits both square and rectangular footprints and mounts to round or rectangular ductwork.

This unit senses smoke in the most challenging conditions, operating in airflow speeds of 100 to 4,000 feet per minute, temperatures of –4°F to 158°F, and a humidity range of 0 to 95 percent (non-condensing). A plug-in sensor head offers improved false alarm immunity and simple installation, testing, and maintenance. An improved cover design isolates the sensor head from the low-flow feature for simple maintenance.