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Condenser

  Almost all packaged A/C or split system units do not have a service factor for extra capacity. Even when new, these units may not yield the cooling BTUH capacity specified due to improper installation and/or incorrect load calculations at the inception of installation and startup. Consequently, as the system gets older and parts become less efficient, the system may lower its capacity to the point...

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Fan Coil Units

Air handling units that include single and double wall air handlers have had energy saving devices available for many decades. First, there was the variable inlet vane which reduced air flow and power consumption during off peak conditions. The latest way is to place a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) in the unit, which is more efficient than its predecessor, the variable inlet vane. VFD installations...

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Duct Booster Coil

There are many existing systems that require the addition of cooling to a heating-only unit. Systems need to keep pace with changing requirements for spaces that include a mandatory requirement for cooling. Existing systems can already have cooling, but a booster will have to be placed into the system to add additional cooling.   When cooling is added, it must be decided whether the tonnage can be...

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Fan Coil Unit

Many existing fan coil unit installations have inherent performance issues that relate to the original design and/or systemic conditions that decrease overall performance. Fan coil units are direct drive – the motor is directly connected to a squirrel cage fan. This arrangement clearly defines the volume of air based on external static pressure and the amount of dehumidifying at the chilled water coil. There’s very...

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Industrial Coil

The generic terms “industrial “and “heavy duty” are used to describe an HVAC coil that has an arrangement and/or construction that creates quality heat transfer when adverse temperature, pressure, or a corrosive agent are present. Standard HVAC coils are constructed of copper tubes, aluminum or copper fins, and galvanized steel. The normal temperature for these materials is 250 degrees F and 200 PSIG pressure.   Enter Carbon...

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Coil in Crate

Coils are an unusual piece of equipment and often very misunderstood by most of the HVAC Industry. At USA Coil & Air, we take quality control seriously from the time we receive an inquiry until the manufactured coil has been installed.   USA Coil & Air is primarily in the replacement and fast-ship business. For us, Rule #1 is the “clock is running” when the problem or...

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Sentry Guard

Operating water coils that are prone to air temperatures below freezing normally need the use of anti-freeze. The most common is glycol. This has been used for over 40 years, and there are two common types, ethylene and propylene. Anti-freeze provides a safeguard if there are mechanical or electrical breakdowns that may cause fluid to sit in a coil with below freezing air going across...

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Basic Horizontal Unit

Many fan coil unit installations are in condos, apartments, townhouses, hotels, and other types of lodging. Most systems are two or four pipe heating/cooling systems and usually use chilled water for cooling and hot water for heating. These units can be permanent or temporary residences occupied by an owner, tenant, or paying customer, which may mean they are more demanding.   There are 3 types of units...

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