by Abbie Stancato | Jun 10, 2015 | General
One of the most frequently asked questions to our customers purchasing HVAC equipment requiring controls is “Do you want Enthalpy or Dry Bulb Sensors?” I’d like to explain Enthalpy & Dry Bulb Sensors, and their differences, without getting overly...
by Abbie Stancato | May 28, 2015 | General
Allow me to begin with a simplistic analogy used to explain “What is Static Pressure?” A fan or blower inside a furnace is setup to deliver a specific amount of air. Let’s compare that airflow to a man pushing a shopping cart. A cart holding five...
by Bob Schram | Apr 28, 2015 | General
Prior to 1975, there was no universal standard of measurement for rating HVAC energy efficiency. So the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI) introduced The Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) for the purpose of rating the cooling efficiency of HVAC units....
by Abbie Stancato | Apr 16, 2015 | General
Let’s talk indoor air quality… Combining work and home, people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Indoor air quality is about the health and well-being of a building’s occupants and visitors. The HVAC industry is all about improving and...
by Abbie Stancato | Mar 2, 2015 | General
The MicroMetl’s Sales Department too often receives requests for Hold Down Brackets to meet wind code requirements. The common misconception; the brackets alone installed on a standard rooftop curb will fulfill wind code requirements. Perhaps the misconception...
by Abbie Stancato | Feb 5, 2015 | General
HVAC Fan Types — Is A Fan Just A Fan? – Not at all. It’s important to understand basic fan types to properly understand how to choose the best, most cost effective type for the job. Know your fan types. All fans are designed for the sole purpose of moving...
