Weil Mclain New SlimFit Boiler

If you haven't seen it yet, there is a new commercial Boiler from Weil McLain called the SlimFit.  It is a commercial condensing gas boiler in sizes from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 Btus.  It has a 6:1 Turndown and comes with Honeywell's new Sola control.  (The sola control is showing up on everything! So get used to it, they must be giving these things away)  As I have said before I get a little excited about these things but this boiler even looks cool.  Check it out.

If you want more information you can call Winstel Controls @ 513-251-4343 for anything Weil Mclain.  We have boilers all the way to the smallest parts all in stock with years of expertise.  Or visit www.winstelcontrols.com for more ways to get in contact with us.

A History of Steam Pressure Relief Valves | 2013-08-12 | ACHRNEWS

I like these types of things and Dan Holohan does a great job writing these.  See the link below.

A History of Steam Pressure Relief Valves | 2013-08-12 | ACHRNEWS

Call Winstel Controls at 513-251-4343 for all you relief valve needs.  Or visit www.winstelcontrols.com for more information

Need to dispose of a Mercury Thermostat in Cincinnati?

Stop by any of Winstel Controls locations in the Tri-State Cincinnati area and drop off any unwanted Thermostat that contains Mercury.  For further information call Winstel Controls @ 513-251-4343 or visit www.winstelcontrols.com for location information.

Winstel Controls is participating in the Big Man on Planet contest to collect the most Thermostats before October 31.  The program is being put on by TRC or Thermostat Recycling Corporation.  The goal of the program is to collect as much hazardous mercury as possible.

**Only Thermostat can be accepted.  Please do not try to return any other item containing mercury.**

Not in Cincinnati, go to http://www.thermostatrecycle.org to find recyclers in your area.

Fireye MEC120 Problems

Ran into a situation the other day that a Fireye MEC120 was working on a tester however went out in the field and would not get past PTFI.  Well, we narrowed the problem down when we saw it was giving out 47vac of the terminal instead of 120V.  The problem was on the Chassis but it was very odd to see it giving some voltage out at all.  Typically they work or they don't.  We found that the a bad fuse will allow for some voltage to be given out but not completely.  These are the ceramic fuses that you can't just look at and tell if they are bad.  In Fact many people don't realize that they are even there.

So keep this in mind before pulling all of you hair out or replacing the control prematurely.  If you have questions about this give Winstel Controls a call @ 513-251-4343 or visit www.winstelcontrols.com.

Happy Flame Safeguarding!

Extreme High Hazard Backflow Conditions

In a class the other day I was informed about a 3rd level of Hazard listed by ASSE for backflow prevention.  The 3rd level is Extreme High Hazard and includes systems that include Ethelyne Glycol, and Water Cooled Sewage Pumps.  When these situations arise many people will install a ASSE 1013 Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer however it now calls for an AIR GAP!  Just an FYI for those of you that are into this kind of stuff.

If you need more information on this or anything having to do with Backflow Prevention and ASSE codes feel free to call Winstel Controls @ 513-251-4343 or visit www.winstelcontrols.com.

Goodman being sold to Daiken

I opened up the HVAC News this month and saw that Goodman has been sold to Daikan Industries.  Daikan is a Japanese manufacturer of Heating and Cooling products.  The companies will continue to operate until the sale is complete later this year, 2012.

The sale is for 3.7 Billion dollars.

Qwik System Flush is NOT flammable!

When you can't beat them....some people just LIE!  It has been found out that competitors to Mainstream enginnerings Qwik Flush system have been desperately grasping at straws and are saying the product is Flammable.  It is not and they have the documentation to prove it.

They also have the test results to prove that the product is also better than the competition.  See the
following link for more information: http://www.qwik.com/testresults

For more information please contact Winstel Controls @ 513-251-4343 or visit the website at www.winstelcontrols.com