Mark Vender
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Tensions rise over EU refrigerant transition
Debate is intensifying in Europe over the future of HFCs as the European Union eyes stricter limits on the global warming potential of refrigerants, and manufacturers push back on the proposed switch to hydrocarbons. The European Union (EU) is in the process of reviewing its F-Gas Regulation, which provides a roadmap for phasing down fluorinated […]
Towards a ratings scheme for space heaters
The Equipment Energy Efficiency Program (E3) has published a product profile on space heaters in Australia and New Zealand and is looking for feedback to support a ratings scheme for these appliances. According to E3, space heating accounts for around a third of residential energy use in Australia and New Zealand. Energy rating labelling and […]
Hotel quarantine ventilation back in the spotlight
The most recent outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria has brought renewed attention to ventilation systems in hotel quarantine. The new wave of cases began when a Victorian man returned to Melbourne after spending 14 days in the Playford medi-hotel in Adelaide. Although he initially returned a negative result, he later tested positive, and it has […]
EcoHVAC offers new upper air UVGI systems
Australian equipment supplier EcoHVAC is offering a series of upper air UVGI systems recently released by American Ultraviolet. “Whether you call it Upper Air UVGI or Upper Room GUV, this is the very concept we started with, back 60-plus years ago, when approached about building fixtures to use in rooms, with the potential for person-to-person […]
RectorSeal offers PRO-Fit for HVAC systems
RectorSeal is encouraging technicians to put away the torch and flaring tool during their next HVAC system installation and use PRO-Fit instead. According to RectorSeal, PRO-Fit Quick Connect push-to-connect fittings efficiently connect copper and coated aluminum linesets for unitary and ductless HVAC units. “Because no brazing or flaring is needed, HVAC refrigerant lines can be […]
Building commissioning gets a boost
Standards Australia has published SA TS 5342:2021 – Technical specification for building commissioning. The document has been developed to provide industry with a common framework and consistent minimum requirements for commissioning buildings, and related activities. It has been many years in the making, with representatives from the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating […]
FLIR T865 thermal camera hits the market
FLIR Systems has released its latest T-Series high-performance thermal camera, the FLIR T865. “Built for electrical condition and mechanical equipment inspection, and for use in research and development applications, the T865 provides ±1°C or ±1 per cent temperature measurement accuracy, a wider temperature range between -40°C to 120°C, and more on-camera tools for improved analysis,” […]
Pacific Ventilation forms strategic alliance with IAC Acoustics
Pacific Ventilation and IAC Acoustics have announced that Pacific Ventilation is now the sole HVAC attenuation distributor for IAC in Australia. Together, they will provide ventilation and sound attenuation solutions to a wide variety of projects, including MRT, industrial, commercial, and domestic HVAC markets. Pacific Ventilation and IAC Acoustics say they are prepared to lead […]
Mitsubishi Electric releases new split for open-plan spaces
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has introduced a new 9kW wall-mounted split system suited to large open-plan spaces that can often be hard to temperature control from a single unit. The MSZ-AS90VGD-A1 is designed for year-round service in large open-plan living areas thanks to its relatively large capacity. It also includes features such as advanced air filtration, […]
NCC the key to making buildings COVID-safe?
Last week, an international group of scientists and indoor air quality (IAQ) experts called for a “paradigm shift” in combating airborne pathogens such as COVID-19 by improving indoor ventilation systems. They say that the potential benefit to public health is comparable to that achieved in the 1800s when cities started organising clean water supplies and […]
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