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May 4, 2021
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Updated public health document includes extensive HVAC & COVID resources
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Public Health Ontario has released new research on the role of HVAC systems in stopping the spread of COVID-19 indoors. The updated document is the result of a far reaching search of current research, and includes a long list of live-linked resources and studies from around the world.
The document, Focus on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Buildings and COVID-19, replaces the previously released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on COVID-19: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Buildings. It includes additional evidence on the role of HVAC systems, humidity, air flow and CO2 on COVID-19 transmission.
Current research shows that improving indoor air quality (IAQ) through ventilation and filtration can stop the spread of COVID-19 by removing and diluting virus-laden particles from indoor air. However, ventilation and filtration alone are not enough to control the risk of transmission, especially when people are in close contact.
The document notes that air flow from fans can also impact transmission. Other topics include recirculation of indoor air; HVAC measures to minimize the risk from infectious aerosols; air change rates required; and indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) measurement as an indicator of ventilation.
To download the document visit: Public Health Ontario
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Banff converting wood waste to energy
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Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund is investing $530,000 to support a Banff, AB project that converts municipal waste into biomass energy.
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RWC welcomes business solutions manager, partners with Ancamma
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Dougie McDowall has joined RWC Canada as a business solutions manager in Western Canada. On the East Coast, RWC recently named Ancamna Sales as its rep.
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Standard addresses assessment, cleaning and restoration of HVAC systems
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The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) has released its 2021 edition of ACR, the NADCA Standard for the assessment, cleaning and restoration of HVAC systems. The document reflects necessary updates to the standard after new testing was conducted by EMSL Laboratories.
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ASC Engineered Solutions the new face of Anvil and Smith-Cooper
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Two years after the merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company has relaunched as ASC Engineered Solutions.
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ASHRAE updates airborne transmission guidance
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The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has updated its statement on the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in buildings.
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Vancouver tops up rebate to switch from fossil fuel
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Vancouver is offering residents an additional $2,000 or $6,000 rebate to switch from a fossil fuel heating system to an electric air source heat pump.
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Ottawa’s planned Zibi community receives $23-million investment
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The federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) invest $23 million in Hydro Ottawa to create a district energy (DE) system for Ottawa-Gatineau’s Zibi waterfront development.
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Goodman names new branch manager
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Amanda Spricenieks has been promoted to branch manager at Goodman Manufacturing Company’s Edmonton location.
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CB Supplies celebrates new custom-built facility
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CB Supplies Ltd. has officially unveiled its new facility on Maritz Drive in Mississauga, ON.
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Manitoba offers businesses incentives to upgrade heating systems
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Efficiency Manitoba is offering business owners incentives to make upgrading to ground source heat pumps more affordable.
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Feds support green projects in Quebec
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The federal government’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) invest $1 million in several green community projects in Quebec.
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R.W. Beckett appoints Ontor as Eastern Canadian rep
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Ontor Limited is now representing Guelph, ON-based R.W. Beckett Canada in Eastern Canada.
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Funding applications now open for community buildings
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Infrastructure Canada is now accepting applications for funding under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program (GICB).
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Ontario schools receive $656.5 million in funding for ventilation upgrades
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced $656.5 million in funding towards infrastructure upgrades at the province’s schools.
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Manufacturers change hands
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Edmonton-based Silent-Aire, which is a manufacturer of hyperscale cooling and modular data centre solutions, has been sold to Johnson Controls. South of the border, Sioux Chief’s purchase of Sun Drainage and Sigma Corp Trench Drain makes it the exclusive distributor of Hydrotec trench drains in North America. The baseboard assets of Slant/Fin are now under the Mestek umbrella.
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The best products. The right results.
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As a sales agency, Air Solutions is a trusted resource for manufacturers, distributors, and contractors when it comes to residential and commercial HVAC products. We represent a selection of North America’s top HVAC and building products, and provide decades of experience to ensure problem-free installation and ongoing product support.
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Hi-Velocity HE-P Fan Coil delivers solutions for Indoor Grow Environments
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The Hi-Velocity HE-P Series uses variable speed backward curved fan technology, allowing us to develop the first 10-Ton Hi-Velocity Air Handler which is being utilized in indoor grow operations throughout North America. The HE-P Series is also ideally suited to larger capacity residential and light commercial applications.
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Prime-Time Electronic Trap Priming Assembly
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The Lead Free Electronic Priming Manifold pictured is available in five separate configurations. The surface mount model PTS-6 offers a six opening manifold capable of priming six floor drain traps from a single control unit. More models available provide the same features expanding from four to thirty floor drains.
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The metric system mental block
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 Many of us will remember the days when we struggled with metric conversions. Since then, we’ve all figured out when the Celsius temperature tells us whether we should be wearing our winter woollies, or that 60 km per hour would hold up traffic on a busy expressway, or a kilo of meat is double the size of a pound. But you can take a trip down memory lane by watching this lighthearted view of how the folks south of the border have yet to grasp the power of 10 in their measurement systems. It appears they have many, many kilometres to go before they get up to speed!
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