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Recognizing the Importance of HVAC Systems

The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in any establishment plays a very important role in making it a place that is conducive for work and progress. The HVAC system has a number of functions and contrary to what many people may think, it does not merely work as a temperature regulator. In this article, the different functions of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems will be explored.

Aside from keeping the temperature at a comfortable level, HVACs also work to make the air around a certain place to be of good quality. Furthermore, they regulate the humidity and airflow as well. The following is a summary of each of the different actions performed by these systems:

Heating

As earlier mentioned, HVACs are used to control the temperature especially during extreme climate or weather conditions. When it is too cold outside, the system will try to warm up the air inside with the use of a heater. For this there are two kinds: the centralized and local heaters.

Ventilation

In any establishment or property, proper ventilation is essential. HVACs provide proper ventilation by purifying or cleansing the air that circulates within the space. Carbon dioxide is eliminated and is replaced with oxygen so that people within the area are breathing in healthy air.

Air Conditioning

Just as HVACs regulate extremely cold temperatures, they also control the opposite. When the weather is too warm, the air conditioning unit of the system will cool down the air and block impurities so that people are inhaling air that is free of dust and dirt.

Having a HVAC system is more energy efficient than having a separate unit for each of the primary functions. However, in order to maintain its level of efficiency, you have to do your part by having it regularly serviced by professional heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractors. This is a better option than neglecting your maintenance duties for a long time, and end up paying big for a major repair. That is of course apart from the inconvenience and discomfort that a damaged system brings.

To be able to fully maximize the functionality of HVACs, they have to be properly installed by a professional HVAC company. Make sure that you consult the unit manufacturer as they may have a technical support team that will be able to properly assist you in the proper installation, maintenance, and repair of your unit. Don’t hesitate to ask for service plans that may last you a couple of months’ servicing as this will be a good way to save up on servicing expenses. Aside from that, you are also assured of well-trained and capable technical personnel who will see to it that your unit is always in excellent condition. Always keep in mind that HVACs are a long-term investment that will greatly benefit you or your business, especially if you are consistent in carrying out the necessary steps to keep them in optimum function. Take the necessary actions now to ascertain that the benefits are maximized for long-term.

Source by Cedric P Loiselle

How a Split System Air Conditioning Unit Works – The Basics

Residential A/C and Heating Systems in the San Antonio, TX Area

In San Antonio, as a matter of fact, throughout Texas and the whole United States, air conditioning and heating units are the norm in any home or business. In certain parts of the country, one will notice different types of cooling and heating systems used because they are most safe and economical. In Texas, the predominant unit used for home air conditioning is called the split system.

The split system has two parts – the inside unit, which can be an air handler or a furnace, and the outside unit, called a condenser. These two parts of your air system are connected by two copper pipes and a 24 volt control wire which sends electronic signals back and forth between the two units. Both of the copper lines carry refrigerant in different phases. When you look closely, you will notice that one of the copper lines is larger in diameter than the other.

The larger line is called the “suction” line. It has this name because the refrigerant in this line is being “sucked” into the condensing unit by a compressor. The refrigerant in the suction line is in a gaseous or vapor form. The refrigerant is then pulled into the compressor in the condensing unit, where is compressed back to liquid form. When the gas is compressed, the heat it picked up from the inside unit becomes apparent. Next, the hot, compressed refrigerant travels through the condensing coil, which disperses the heat by a fan pushing cooler air through the fins of the coil. That’s why you feel hot air coming from your outside air conditioning unit when it’s running (in most cases).

The smaller copper line is called the liquid line. When the compressed refrigerant finishes running through the condensing coil, it enters the liquid or low pressure line. The refrigerant from the liquid line travels to the evaporator coil where it picks up heat from the air being pushed through it by the blower. Once the heat has been drawn out of the air, cold air is discharged from the unit to the duct-work and ultimately to the vents. The refrigerant cycle starts over again at that point.

Source by Ron S. Carter

How To Avoid Your Bathroom Renovation Costs From Blowing Out

The cost of a bathroom renovation can vary enormously. The scope of your project, your selections and any upgrades are just a few factors that can substantially impact on the overall cost of your bathroom renovation. Let’s discuss a few tips on how to keep costs down:

Do It Properly

The term ‘false economy’ applies here- if you have to do it twice, it’s not cheap. Often people think they are saving money by re-using utilities such as the bath, by using “friends” as tradesmen, or by project managing the job themselves. There are no winners in this scenario. Using friends as tradesmen can backfire massively if they incur an error and you feel uncomfortable asking them to rectify it. Not to mention waiting endlessly for them to squeeze you in on a Saturday! As for re-using items such as the bath with a few minor chips in it, yes it will save you the cost of a bath but when you’ve already spent $20,000 on a new bathroom, what’s another thousand? Especially when you are soaking in the old tub in the brand spanking new bathroom!

As for project managing the job yourself, unless you’re a builder, or have successfully renovated properties previously, don’t risk it! Crucial stages such as waterproofing, tiling etc cannot afford to be missed or done incorrectly. Utilizing the services of a builder also ensures the work will be under warranty for seven years- worth every penny if something happens down the track!

If you are going to go the trouble and expense of renovating your bathroom, always do it properly and engage a qualified builder.

Retrofit

Also known as a cosmetic renovation, a retrofit will always be more economical than a full bathroom refit.

As soon as you make changes to the existing layout, your overall costs will increase. In particular, leaving the plumbing where it is will be a huge money saver. Maintaining the placement of your existing toilet, shower and vanity waste locations allows you to achieve a more cost-effective renovation. Within this you can increase the storage, introduce a walk-in shower and a stylish wall faced toilet to achieve a great visual impact at a lower cost.

Consider Tiling Carefully

Although a beautiful tile will lift your bathroom enormously, if you’re renovating with budget in mind, choosing the wrong tiles will blow your budget instantly. Here are a few guidelines to follow:

  • Extra small tiles add cost. Yes, your marble mosaic tiles will elevate your bathroom or shower wall, but they can be extremely pricey at over $200/m. They also cost more in labour cost to lay, as your tiler will spend much more time per metre laying them. Another cost factor with small-scale tiles is that they need to be laid on a perfectly flat and even surface- any imperfection in the surface will be amplified with small tiles. In a renovation, your tiler and builder will want the walls to be checked for level and straightened which could add more cost to you.
  • Extra large tiles add cost. Although using large tiles will make your bathroom appear larger, choosing an extra large dimension such as 450mm x 900mm or 600mm x 900mm or even larger, their heavy and awkward scale will mean it is a two person job for your tiler, which will incur cost. Sticking to a standard 450mm x 450mm or 600mm x 600mm tile should keep costs down.
  • Another way to quickly add cost to your bathroom is by choosing floor-to-ceiling tiles. This choice requires the ceiling cornice being removed and square set. To save on costs, some people will opt to tile just the floors and wet areas like behind the bath and shower. Yes, this will save you money but the floor to ceiling tiles make your bathroom look bigger.
  • Tile finish will add cost. When you are selecting tiles you will have the choice of selecting between a matt, lapatto or gloss finish. The matt is usually cheaper than the lapatto (semi-gloss) so choose this option when your aim is to keep your budget from blowing out. A matt tile is also generally easier to clean, ideal for a bathroom.

Don’t Overdo it

Less is more when renovating a bathroom. In such a small space, too many items will compete for attention and you will lose your impact. Not only will you save money by refraining from saying yes to every upgrade or accessory, you will create a better outcome for your project.

Instead, find a focal point or main feature in your bathroom you wish to draw attention to (for example, a feature shower tile, or a freestanding bath) and keep everything else to a minimum. Allow one or two accessories like a timber stool, some luxurious towels or an indoor plant to allow your chosen feature to shine. Top tip: choose a great mirror that doubles as a beautiful feature while serving a practical purpose.

Source by Sophie Hendry

Repairing Your Gooseneck Lamp

While it is generally not really that worthwhile to repair your gooseneck lamp, particularly if it is the cheaper type of gooseneck desk lamp, there may be times when you would prefer to do so. Some repairs are all together too difficult to attempt, but there are some that you can safely try.

The first repair, or maintenance, that you will probably need to do with your gooseneck lamp is replace the light bulb. If your light will not turn on yet it is plugged into the switch and the power button is pressed on, the first thing you should check is your light bulb. Usually these screw out. With some lamps you can easily see if the filament is broken by holding it up to the light. It may not be as easy to tell with other bulbs, however. You should try to keep one or two replacement bulbs on hand so that you can instantly switch to a new bulb should you suspect yours is broken. If replacing the bulb with a brand new one does not resolve the problem you may have to look further.

If you have the type of gooseneck lamp that clamps onto something you may have problems if the spring on the clamp breaks. With a little ingenuity and some basic handyman skills, it is often possible to fashion your own base. You can attach the broken clamp to a piece of 2 x 4. You may need to weight the bottom down, especially if the shade section of the lamp is heavy. If so, look for some heavier metal that you can attach to the base of the wood. That should give you enough weight on your base to keep the lamp positioned properly. Be sure to sand the wood and paint or stain it afterward.

Sometimes the wiring is broken. This often happens close to the plug, especially if you are in the habit of grabbing the cord to pull the plug out of the socket, rather than grasping the plug itself. It is actually fairly simple to replace a plug. All you have to do is cut the old plug off, strip the wires, find a new plug and attach it to the wires, carefully entwining the wires around themselves so that a connection will be formed. Wrap up the individual twisted wires with electrical tape and then finally wrap some black electrical tape around the cord where it was cut.

Of course, these simple tips may only help on a temporary basis. As gooseneck lamps are actually fairly inexpensive, you may find it is easier and perhaps more safe to simply pop out at the next earliest convenience and buy a new one.

Source by Susan L. West

Tips for Installing LED Downlights

When you are in the market for LED downlights one of the first things you should be sure of is the type of fittings you presently have in your office or home where the lights need to be installed. You then need to purchase lights for those fittings. For instance if you have GU10 lighting fittings in your home then purchase LED downlights which are designed for GU10 or they will not fit as intended. Some of the most common fittings are B22, GU10, MR16, and E27. If you are not sure take a few pictures of the fittings and search online to find exactly what types of fittings they are and then find LEDs accordingly. Once you do use the following tips below to install them.

Use LED transformers

There are some lights that will need transformers while others will not depending on how the wiring of a building has been setup. Households that usually have 240V AC current, are often not compatible with the fair majority of appliances sold online and will require a transformer. Generally MR16 lights will run on just 12V DC or Direct Current and for that they will need a transformer if used within a 240V system. A GU10, B22 and E27 LED down light which operate on 240V AC current will not need a transformer if a 240V electrical setup exists. So, before you purchase LEDs it would be a good idea to first check how the household wiring system has been setup to know which fittings and transformers you need.

Use Dimmer Switches

If you are going to use a dimmer during the installation process with the LED downlights that you install then you need to buy lights that are compatible with dimmers. You will need to purchase a special type of dimmer which is designed to work with LED lighting since traditional dimmers are not compatible with the latest lighting. Usually companies that sell LED downlights will have a list of compatible dimmers or recommended dimmers which should help you find the right one.

Soldering LED downlights

When soldering the LEDs lights to the fixture or into place they have to be at least 3mm from the resin’s base. In addition there should be no mechanical force which is placed on these lights, then you need to make sure that they are not heating up excessively in order to avoid potential injury and damage to the property. However, with the right tools you should be able to measure both heat and the current running through the lights to make sure it does not cause damage.

Make sure all wires are insulated

When you are done with the required installation make sure to check all the wires and connections to ensure that they are insulated. LED lights are sensitive to heat and sparking both of which can damage them. So, one last check should be performed before screwing back everything and using the lights as you normally do.

Source by Josef Alex

How to Start a House Cleaning Business on a Tight Budget

“If you use Emotion and Love to drive your sales and your business, you will create Loyalty Beyond Reason. And I promise you, you will build relationships and enjoy a business that exceeds beyond your wildest expectations”

First of all, before you decide to start your cleaning business, make sure this kind of work is right for you. You will need to be in good physical condition. Cleaning is very hard strenuous work. You will need to have good customer relation skills. You will need to have basic office skills and some accounting skills.

If you are planning on leaving your full time position to start a cleaning business, make sure you have at least six months of savings. Or keep your full time job and start out part time.

Research all the aspects of the cleaning service business. From customer service to advertising, taxes, employees, insurance and bonding, what to charge and how to clean a home professionally. Cleaning your own home and cleaning professionally is totally different. Learning how to clean professionally takes a lot of time. When a client pays for your services they expect to come home and find their home spotless.

Getting those first clients takes time, persistence and patience. You will not get a hundred clients overnight.

Obtaining Those First Clients The hardest part of starting your own cleaning service is obtaining those first clients. Most clients want to know how long you have been in business and want references. The best thing to do is let clients know that, yes, you are new to the business but that you have thoroughly researched all aspects of the cleaning business and assure them that you know what you are doing and that you are quit capable of cleaning their home to their specifications. Be confident. I can’t stress this enough. Clients love to see confidence. It relieves their worries and lets them know that their home is in good hands.

References: To get a few good references when starting out, ask some friends or family members if you can clean their home for free or at a discounted rate. The sound of working for free may not be appealing but it will be worth it to get some good testimonials.

When cleaning those first homes, go for quality, not how fast you can clean the home. Cleaning efficiently takes a long time, but you will get to the point where you can do a thorough cleaning in a short time. After cleaning make sure you go back and double check all rooms to make sure you didn’t miss anything. Impress those first clients and word of mouth will spread soon.

Advertising Your company image is everything. Before you start advertising, decide what image you want to portray on your advertising material. Your image is very important. Be consistent with all your advertising. If you have a logo be sure to use it on all your advertising materials. I think it is best to have a website developed before you start advertising. When advertising, stick with the same logo and colors.

Advertise in Local Paper: Start by running a text ad in your local newspaper. Try to come up with an eye catching ad. Do not sell your services on low rates, sell your services on your quality of work and what you can do for the client that other companies don’t. There is a lot of competition in the cleaning service. You have to stand out from the rest.

Magnetic Signs or Lettering for your Vehicle: Having your business name and contact information on your vehicle is a great way to advertise. We use the vinyl lettering. The lettering looks much more professional than the magnetic signs.

Flyers: You can print nice flyers on your home computer, but I would suggest investing in some professional flyers. Hang flyers at Hair Dressers, Laundromats, Restaurants, Bakeries, Grocery Stores, etc. Put flyers on car windows at local groceries stores and businesses. You can even go door to door in neighborhoods you would like to work in. You cannot put them in mailboxes. but you can put them in the front door.

Door Hangers: Door hangers are a great way to get new clients. Pick the neighborhood you would like to work in and hang the door hangers on the doors. When people get flyers or ads in their mailbox they usually throw them away with the junk mail. But if there is a door hanger on the door they will take the time to look at it.

Business Cards: Start passing out your business cards to friends and family members. You can also ask your local businesses if you can leave some cards on their counters.

Referral Program: A great way to obtain new clients is through a referral program. Offer existing clients a discount when they refer a friend. You can give your existing clients a discount when the friend uses your services three times.

Website: These days people live very busy lives so they use the convenience of the internet to shop for the services they need. A lot of working women will shop for services while at work. Everyone that has a business should have a website. It shows clients that you are serious about your business and allows them research your business in their own time.

Cleaning Products: By using all natrual products, you can offer your clients a healthy cleaning experience and protect ourselves against harsh chemicals. Clients love the natural cleaning products with essential oils. They come home to a healthy clean home filled with the wonderful scents of aromatherapy essential oils.

Tip: Always carry hand sanitizer and wash your hands often while cleaning homes. Wear gloves when cleaning bathrooms. You will be exposed to a lot of different germs in clients homes.

Remember most customers prefer that you bring your own cleaning supplies. That way they do not have to worry about going to the store for cleaning supplies before you clean. Some customers have special cleaners for certain appliances or floors in their houses. These customers usually will have these cleaners on hand for you to use. We almost always use the customers vacuum cleaner. That way you do not have to carry a heavy vacuum from house to house.

What to Charge I mentioned earlier that you should sell your services on your quality of work and not your low rates. If your rates are too low, clients will think that your work is sub-standard and that you are not experienced. Also you want to attract the clients that can afford your services. I made the mistake of pricing my work too low when I first started out. Cleaning is hard work, charge what you are worth. As the old saying goes “You get what you pay for.”

Some companies charge by the hour, some charge by the room, some charge a flat rate per home and some charge by the square foot. I think it is better to charge by the home, not by the hour. If a client knows they have to pay one set fee, they don’t care if you take 2 hours or 5 hours. Also your clients will know what they are paying up front and won’t have to worry about added expenses.

No two houses are the same. And there is no set charge for all homes. You have to clean for awhile yourself to get some experience and to work out a system to clean efficiently. Only you know what you want and need to make. Decide what you need to make hourly to cover all expenses and still make a good profit.

A word of advise: Make sure when you start your company that you charge what you would charge if you had employees. Some people make the mistake of under charging when they start out just to get customers and then later on when they grow and need to hire help they aren’t making enough money on their houses to pay help. Don’t under price your work. Cleaning homes is very hard physical work and you didn’t get into this business to work for nothing.

New Construction Cleaning If you decide to do this type of work you will need more equipment. You will need ladders, window cleaning kits with long extensions, a shop vac, etc. These types of jobs are usually 2 to 3 person jobs. New construction cleaning requires a lot more cleaning. You may have to remove stickers and labels from windows and bathroom showers, sinks and toilets. Some require that you clean the vents to remove dust from construction work. There will be ceiling fans to clean, scrubbing floors, and cleaning woodwork to remove dust. New construction cleaning rates depend on the area you live in.

Insurance and Bonding. You need to be an honest person and somewhat personable. People will need to trust you to be in their homes. Most clients are concerned about having someone new in their house, with good reason. You should be bonded and fully insured. Liability insurance rates depend on your insurance carrier and where you are located. Each person you hire will increase your liability insurance. It’s well worth the cost. You can pay quarterly or yearly. You can purchase your bond through your local insurance company. You will need to renew the bond every year. *Note: if you hire employees and cover them under your insurance, they must be an employee on payroll and not a sub-contractor. If you employ them as a sub-contractor your insurance will not cover them. If they are a sub-contractor they are required to carry their own insurance. You

Hiring Help If you start out cleaning the homes by yourself, you will eventually get to the point where you need to expand your business. Start out with one part time employee. Train her and let her take your place one day a week. Then have her take your place 2 days a week and so on. This will give you the free time that you need to market your business and obtain more clients. After you get more clients you will be able to hire more part time help. Eventually you will be able to stop doing the cleaning yourself and just run the business end, which is the only way you will be able to grow your business. When training new employees, always, either train them yourself or have a lead person train them. Make sure there is a lead person on each and every cleaning job. Employees have a tendency to slack off when they are on their own.

Growing Your Business You will eventually get to the point where you have enough employees and lead people and you will be able to stop working in your business and start running your business. You will find that after awhile it will get to be too much trying to clean everyday and at the same time giving estimates, answering calls, scheduling, doing book work, obtaining new clients, etc.

Remember one of the most important qualifications for a cleaning service is TRUST. A client has to know they can trust you alone in their home. After you acquire a few cleaning positions ask the clients if you can use them for a reference. Most of the time they are more than willing to let you use them for a reference. This is how you build your business and acquire new clients is through referrals. Be dependable. Most clients will want to be set up on an every week or every other week schedule on the same day of the week. Try to always keep this same schedule unless the client asks you to switch to another day. If you have to cancel a cleaning date, make sure you try to reschedule at the earliest possible date to make up the cleaning.

Source by Patti Page

Garage Door Maintenance Tips

Without proper garage door maintenance, you may face expensive repairs or even replacement of your door or opener. Garage doors are the largest moving part of the home, and potentially operate multiple times each day. Although parts are built to last, even under light use, periodic care and maintenance is required. If you regularly maintain your garage door, keep up the good work and you will be rewarded with a long-lasting, reliable door. If you aren’t performing garage door maintenance tasks or having your overhead door serviced, here are some tips to get you started

DIY Maintenance

Although some parts of your garage door need professional service, you can take care of some maintenance items yourself. Every three to six months, visually inspect all components from the inside and out, looking for rust, loose hardware, cable wear, and bent or broken parts. As you raise and lower the door, observe the operation for any hitches or jerks. Spray WD-40 on all tracks, rollers, hinges, springs and latches. Wipe them down with a cloth, then apply a light duty household oil to lubricate. Clean the inside and outside of the door with a household detergent. Car wax applied to a metal garage door helps maintain the finish and keep the door clean (check manufacturer’s recommendations first). If your door is wood, apply fresh paint or sealer each year. Finally, check the weather-stripping around the door and replace any that has cracked or broken.

Professional Maintenance

Although a handy homeowner can do some garage door maintenance, a professional service company must perform some tasks. If your door is torsion spring operated, periodic professional maintenance is critical to keep the spring free from rust and operating correctly. Failure to keep up the spring can result in breakage and possibly damage or injury as a result. Chain-driven doors also need a professional’s touch, to properly lubricate the opening mechanism.

Automatic Door Opener Maintenance

Garage door openers require routine, professional maintenance every year; however, you must also do a few basic tests yourself each month. Optic sensors and the door’s reversing mechanism prevent accidents, and checking them for proper operation takes only a moment. Use a long-handled tool (broom, rake) and wave it between the sensors as the door lowers. If the sensor is working properly, the door will reverse and re-open. To test the reversing mechanism, lay a piece of wood on the ground where the door will hit and close the door. If the reverser is working properly, it will reverse and re-open upon hitting the wood. Listen for any unusual grinding or scraping sounds during operation. Finally, test all remote controls and key pads for proper function.

A professional garage door company has the tools and experience to test all the critical aspects of your door, including balance and force. A pro can give your garage door a tune-up and fix any damaged or worn components at the same time. Experts recommend having professional service at least once each year, just prior to the extreme seasons of weather. If possible, have your overhead door serviced professionally in both spring and fall. With just a little attention to garage door maintenance, you can rest assured that your door will provide reliable and safe operation all year-long.

Source by Jill Smith

How HVAC Is Helping Retail Establishments Reopen During COVID-19

The retail industry is in a slump this year, with many establishments closing their doors. This has been primarily due to COVID-19, which led people to stay indoors and avoid shopping.

But did you know ventilation systems are becoming more critical during the reopening of many establishments. This is because they may contain the spread of the virus.

As a result, local governments have outlined HVAC guidelines for business owners so that their retail spaces would be safe from COVID-19, thereby keeping customers and employees safe from the virus.

In this article, we explain how HVAC is playing an essential role in the reopening of retail establishments.

What is HVAC System?

HVAC systems are designed to keep buildings at a comfortable temperature all year long. Many benefits come along with installing an HVAC system, such as increased comfort levels, thanks to accurate climate control adjustments, no matter what time of the day it is.

Other perks include lower utility bills and healthier living conditions due to cleaner air quality.

How Can HVAC Systems Limit the Spread Of Covid-19?

An HVAC system is responsible for keeping indoors cool and prevents the spread of airborne pollutants indoors by filtering them out of your breathing space with their various filtration systems like HVAC Filters, Cleaner Blades, and Duct Work.

As COVID-19 is spreading across the world, proper air filtration could be one step towards limiting airborne transmission of COVID-19, which means upgrading your HVAC filters may keep you safe from this new threat.

Guidelines For The Retail Sector

To improve the air quality, there are a few measures that malls and retail stores need to abide by if they want to reopen. The American Society of HVAC Engineers recommends retailers use high-quality filtration with MERV 13 or higher on their filters. MERV 13 is twice as efficient at trapping particles like pollen, pet dander, and smoke from cigarettes.

This measure can reduce exposure to indoor allergens and the possible spread of COVID-19 so people may enjoy clean air indoors while shopping without concerns about allergies or catching the virus.

Conclusion

To open businesses again, many business owners are seeking the help of HVAC technicians. This is due to new EPA requirements and guidelines that state they need professional advice on what upgrades would be best for them during Covid-19.

HVAC Companies can help you reopen your retail establishment by determining what upgrade your current system needs to abide by the EPA requirements.

Source by Mike Petty

Explosion Proof Exhaust Fans Installation

Explosion Proof Exhaust Fan is basically a spark resistant ventilation system, designed to perform the task of providing ventilation and controlling the overall temperature inside a room or factory unit. These units are installed on the walls and are available on the market in many different models of explosion proof exhaust fan ventilation systems. There are factories and manufacturing plants is which highly inflammable gases along with vapors as well as finely crushed dust particles are present. These substances are generally created as a result of the manufacturing process and some of them may even contain highly ignitable fibers as well. Due to the presence of these substances the overall atmosphere at the factory unit becomes hazardous and is highly prone to accidents or various kinds of explosions. In such hazardous locations a high quality air exhaust and ventilation system is necessary which helps in keeping the overall inside atmosphere safe. This can easily be achieved by installing an explosion proof exhaust fan.

Explosion Proof Exhaust Fan Installation Guide

The market is full of wide variety of these fans but all of them require almost the same installation procedures and guidelines. However one of the most important considerations is which type of explosion proof exhaust fan will be suitable for you will depend upon the type of hazardous or inflammable gases are used or produced as by-products in your manufacturing unit. One of the most important points to be kept in mind before installing this system is you must install a duct system for providing a safe passage for the gases and hazardous fumes to escape out of the factory unit. It will be best if you first go for installing a duct system before thinking about mounting the ventilation system.

Step 1 – First and foremost step in installing is fixing the exact spot that should be high enough for allowing the gases to escape with ease. Also consider whether a duct system will be installed or not as with the help of this system you can easily provide safe passage for gases and fumes to escape. It is recommended to install the duct system before installing the ventilation system. The system should be installed in such a way that the direction of the ventilated air is away from the structure. Depending upon the overall size of the fan you can either install it on the wall or the ceiling.

Step 2 – The second step is to make an opening as per the dimensions of the fan. For getting the work done in a precise manner, mark the spot along with the holes to be drilled and on the basis of it provide an opening and install accordingly.

Step 3 – Make sure that the wall is capable to bare the weight of the system. If it cannot bare it, consider installing wooden planks as they can easily be cut and even provide support to the system.

Step 4 – Once you have finished with opening the hole, install the system by screwing it and do all the necessary inspections before the final wiring has to be done.

Step 5 – Once you have installed the system, start working on installing the wiring by providing a high quality switch and power supply connection. Pre run the system for performing the necessary tests and check the effectiveness of the installed system.

Source by Aamir Waheed Siddiqui

Types Of Bus Duct

A bus duct is one of the effective, modern and popular methods of distributing power to various loads without any damage. It is used as an alternate means of conducting electricity to power cables in both indoor and outdoor industrial and commercial settings. Its demand increases day by day because of its current carrying capacity.

These are made of copper and aluminum, which provide complete protection against mechanical damage and dust buildup. There are so many types available in the market, for example, Plug-in, isolated phase, segregated, cable, sandwich, 11KV, 33KV and so on.

All these types are mostly used for lighting purpose in high-rise buildings, manufacturing units, and power company switchyards. Here are some types.

Cable bus duct: These are mostly used for conducting the high amount of current between different devices. These are available with all the necessary equipment like flanges, wall entrance, termination kits, supporting structure, equipment connection et cetera.

These are widely used to generate a high amount of current between generators to transformers, generators to switchgears, switchgears to switchgears and MCCs, transformer to switchgears and MCCs to large motors.

Plug-in bus duct: These are used to distribute current down the length of the building with extreme safety. One of its biggest advantages is that it has the ability to remove or add a circuit without even touching the whole duct.

These are mostly used in industrial power plug & sockets, building wiring, multiphase power plugs & sockets and many other electrical applications.

Sandwich bus duct: These are helping in co-planning electric supply to other instrumentations in a productive way and mostly used to bear the power from the transformer to electric panels. These are made with high-quality raw material and require less maintenance.

These are used in different sectors such as commercial, domestic, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

Isolated phase bus duct: These are mostly used to produce a large amount of current for producing stations or substations, where circuit protection is very difficult to provide.

These are widely used in electric power transmission, building wiring, mechanical and multiphase power fitting and several other electrical applications.

11Kv bus duct: These are widely used to obtain main power into the high-rise building and for connecting large switchgears. It is very well-known for its stability to handle different climate pressure.

As they are durable and having a long working life, they are mostly used to supply electricity in the industrial sector.

Source by Synderela Thomas