In with the New Year The “new” in “Happy New Year” has much meaning this January! In addi- tion to the list of new products/services RSES has rolled out (see pg. 4 of the December 2012 RSES Journal for a brief rundown), RSES Journal also has a few new items to share with you. Although briefly stated in last month’s Headquarters News, the January 2013 issue features the first of several new columnists to be featured throughout the year. 2012-2013 International RSES President Mike Eckstein, CM, lends his perspective on pg. 4, and has invited RSES Members to reach out to him with any Society- or industry-related questions. These questions and his answers will be included in the future columns he pens. Also in the January issue, ASHRAE President Tom Watson discusses where he thinks we are heading as an industry in Capitol Climate. The tentative sched- ule for the next few months will include columns from: ACCA VP of Government Relations Charlie McCrudden (sched- uled for February 2013); Jon Melchi, Director of Government Affairs, HARDI (scheduled for March 2013); and Dr. Gerry Kennedy, Executive Vice Presi- dent, PHCC (scheduled for April 2013). RSES Journal has also released an updated electronic reader service card. Each month, all of the HVACR products mentioned in the publication listed with a reader service number—from ads to product write-ups—are delivered in an easy-to-read electronic newsletter di- rectly to readers’ inboxes. The new tem- plate better reflects today’s RSES Jour- nal, while still providing the same great information. If you are not subscribed to receive this eNewsletter, simply log into the RSES website and select the link directly below the welcome screen that says “Update My Info,” scroll down to “Marketing Preferences” and select the “Product Updates” box and then “Save.” Lastly, RSES Journal will be presenting its Annual Readers’ Choice Awards during the AHR Expo in Dallas, TX, Jan. 28–30. Winners of these awards received the highest overall number of reader inquiries submitted using the reader service card included with each issue and electronically via the electron- ic reader service card. A list of the 2012 winners will be published in the March 2013 issue of RSES Journal. If you happen to be at the 2013 AHR Expo, be sure to drop by booth No. 588! Lori Kasallis RSES Journal Publisher/Editor [email protected]800-297-5660 x4027 RSES • 1911 Rohlwing Road, Suite A • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-1397 • www.rses.org January 2013 A HEADS UP 1 A LOOK INSIDE SECTION PAGE A Heads Up 1 Product Spotlight 1 What’s New 2 Technical Tidbits 3 Don’t Forget 3 Upcoming Events 4 Staff Directory 4 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT Hydrocarbon Refrigerants Study Guide This study guide was created to assist the refrigeration technician in understanding the require- ments of safely maintaining and servicing systems that utilize those flammable refrigerants currently approved under the EPA’s SNAP program. It covers: introduction to hydrocarbon refrigerants; regulations and standards; refrigerant safety; compressor termi- nal venting; compressor changeout; system flushing/purging and pressure- testing for leaks; compressor misuse; compatibility; service procedures; and temperature-pressure chart for HC refrigerants. To order the Hydrocarbon Refrigerants study guide, call RSES at 800-297- 5660 or visit the RSES Online Store. HEADQUARTERS NEWS
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In with the New YearThe “new” in “Happy New Year” has much meaning this January! In addi-tion to the list of new products/services RSES has rolled out (see pg. 4 of the December 2012 RSES Journal for a brief rundown), RSES Journal also has a few new items to share with you.
Although briefly stated in last month’s Headquarters News, the January 2013 issue features the first of several new columnists to be featured throughout the year. 2012-2013 International RSES President Mike Eckstein, CM, lends his perspective on pg. 4, and has invited RSES Members to reach out to him with any Society- or industry-related questions. These questions and his answers will be included in the future columns he pens.
Also in the January issue, ASHRAE President Tom Watson discusses where he thinks we are heading as an industry in Capitol Climate. The tentative sched-ule for the next few months will include columns from: ACCA VP of Government Relations Charlie McCrudden (sched-
uled for February 2013); Jon Melchi, Director of Government Affairs, HARDI (scheduled for March 2013); and Dr. Gerry Kennedy, Executive Vice Presi-dent, PHCC (scheduled for April 2013).
RSES Journal has also released an updated electronic reader service card. Each month, all of the HVACR products mentioned in the publication listed with a reader service number—from ads to product write-ups—are delivered in an easy-to-read electronic newsletter di-rectly to readers’ inboxes. The new tem-plate better reflects today’s RSES Jour-nal, while still providing the same great information. If you are not subscribed to receive this eNewsletter, simply log into the RSES website and select the link directly below the welcome screen that says “Update My Info,” scroll down to “Marketing Preferences” and select the “Product Updates” box and then “Save.”
Lastly, RSES Journal will be presenting its Annual Readers’ Choice Awards during the AHR Expo in Dallas, TX, Jan. 28–30. Winners of these awards
received the highest overall number of reader inquiries submitted using the reader service card included with each issue and electronically via the electron-ic reader service card. A list of the 2012 winners will be published in the March 2013 issue of RSES Journal.
If you happen to be at the 2013 AHR Expo, be sure to drop by booth No. 588! Lori KasallisRSES Journal Publisher/[email protected] x4027
RSES • 1911 Rohlwing Road, Suite A • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-1397 • www.rses.org
January 2013
A HEADS UP
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A LOOK INSIDE SECTION PAGE
A Heads Up 1Product Spotlight 1What’s New 2Technical Tidbits 3Don’t Forget 3Upcoming Events 4Staff Directory 4
This study guide was created to assist the refrigeration technician in understanding the require-ments of safely maintaining and servicing
systems that utilize those flammable refrigerants currently approved under the EPA’s SNAP program.
It covers: introduction to hydrocarbon refrigerants; regulations and standards; refrigerant safety; compressor termi-nal venting; compressor changeout; system flushing/purging and pressure-testing for leaks; compressor misuse;
compatibility; service procedures; and temperature-pressure chart for HC refrigerants.
To order the Hydrocarbon Refrigerants study guide, call RSES at 800-297-5660 or visit the RSES Online Store.
ence and HVACR Technology Expo will be held in conjunction with the RSES Empire Keystone Association 50th
Annual Conference at the Sheraton Station Square on Oct. 23-26 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Details to follow soon.
Member-Get-A-Member UpdateCongratulations to Ken W. Robinson, CM! Ken took part in the Member-Get-A-Member campaign and
encouraged three more individuals to join RSES. Due to his efforts he will receive another $50 American Ex-press® Gift Card. Visit Member-Get-A-Member for program information.
RSES Chapter ReactivatesCongratulations to the Birmingham Chapter, Birmingham, Ala., that recently reactivated.
If you would like to get a Chapter going again, RSES can help. A step-by-step booklet is available to guide you through the process. Simply send your request to Anna Flaim at [email protected].
Feb. 14 Deadline Fast Approaching
Don’t forget, any Member inter-ested in running for the office of Regional Director in the following geographical areas
for a two-year term (2013-2015) has until Feb. 14 to declare his or her intentions: Region 2 Region 8/11 Region 14/15 Region 16/17
Simply submit a written statement expressing your interest to Executive Vice President Mark Lowry by mail or by e-mail at [email protected].
Registration is Now Open You can now register for this year’s HVACR & Mechanical Conference for Education Professionals which will be held March 11-13 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, Colo.
CEH Corner Be sure to check out the next installment of CEH Corner on pg. 31 of the January 2013 issue. The questions refer to the article on pg. 22, “Data Centers Part 2: There are a lot
of options, how are they controlled?” If you read the article, go online accord-ing to the instructions in the column, and then answer all the questions correctly, you will earn 1 CEH.
January e-NewslettersRSES Journal’s e-Newsletter Ele-ments—which features additional tech-nical stories, case studies and white papers—will arrive in e-mail inboxes Jan. 25. If you are not subscribed to receive this eNewsletter, simply log into the RSES website and select the link directly below the welcome screen that says “Update My Info,” scroll down to “Marketing Preferences” and select the “Product Updates” box and then “Save.” If you are not a Member, you can visit rses.org/requestinfo.aspx and fill out the form to ensure you receive this each month.
February RSES Journal FeaturesThe February 2013 issue of RSES Journal will feature articles on: Air Testing/Balancing: Discover the evaluation process that two build-ings underwent, including air testing and balancing, in order to achieve LEED Certification. Data Centers: The final in a three-part series, this feature will cover monthly/quarterly maintenance and troubleshooting data-center A/C systems. Thermography: Gain critical insight into energy loss with thermal imaging and infrared temperature mea-surement techniques.
In addition to these features, RSES Journal will also have an article on ducts.
I am RSES...Know an RSES Member (Individual or Corporate) who deserves recognition for all they do in the HVACR industry? Nominate them to be profiled in the “I am RSES” section of Cooling Down! Send their name, contact information and a few words about why you are nominating them to Anne Sedjo at [email protected].
New SAM Chapters in FebruaryIn February, RSES Members can look forward to receiving two SAM Chap-ters included with their RSES Jour-nal: “Because Temperature Matters: Maintaining Cooling Towers,” by Glen A. Babcock, Baltimore Aircoil Co., and “Predictive Maintenance: Stop Valves,” by Terry L. Chapp, P.E., Danfoss Indus-trial Refrigeration. Both chapters have been reprinted with permission from RETA and contain a lot of valuable information. If you have an idea for a SAM Chapter, please contact Tim Gioe at [email protected] or call 800-297-5660 x4042.
Get the Word Out about Chapter/ Association EventsThe next few months are some of the busiest for RSES Chapters and As-sociations when it comes to education, training and conferences. Let RSES Headquarters help you spread the word about upcoming programs you have on tap by sharing that information via our website and the RSES Journal. Be sure to send in a short synopsis of your educational sessions, seminars or conferences to Anne Sedjo at [email protected].
RSES Seminars Don’t forget, there is still time to register and earn 6.5 NATE CEHs for the following RSES Training Authority Seminar held in
January.
Installation for Installers will be held on January 26 at Clarion Hotel in Batavia, N.Y. Visit rses.org/seminar2159.aspx for more details and registration.
All Members In preparation for the 2013-2014 fiscal year dues billing, Membership Dues Direct Payment Plan forms are being mailed to Chapter Secretaries in January.
Please be advised that Chapter and/or Association dues amounts can only be changed at this time.
These forms must be returned to RSES Headquarters prior to March 15, 2013. Please note if your Chapter does not have a Chapter Secretary whose dues are current, these forms will be mailed to the Chapter President.
Chapter Officers Do you need a speaker for your upcoming Chapter/Regional Associa-tion meetings?
If so, Nu-Calgon can provide a NATE-approved half-hour to two-hour session on total system protection, indoor air quality, coil cleaning, water treatment and water filtration.
For those interested in Kansas, Mis-souri, Oklahoma or Arkansas, contact Pete Albea by phone at 913-972-0501 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Chapters submit your meeting min-utes to RSES Headquarters! If Chap-ters do not inform us of their meetings, we are unable to provide valid infor-mation to Members that inquire about a given Chapter. Chapter meeting minutes may be submited online, fax or by mail.
TECHNICAL TIDBITS
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What are the possible piping configurations for a two-pipe parallel system? HVACR professionals looking for this answer and information on boilers, controls, pumps, installation and maintenance and more can find it in the RSES Preparing for the NATE Exam: Hydronics manual. View a sample here.
Interested in learning more about hydronics? Preparing for the NATE Exam: Hydronics may be purchased through the RSES Online Store.
Anne Sedjo, Associate Editor 847-759-4032; [email protected] Stephanie Rosheck, Art Director 847-759-4030; [email protected] Conference and Seminars Jean Birch, Mgr., Conference and Sem. 847-759-4046; [email protected]
Training and TestingPatrick L. Murphy, CM, Dir., Training and Testing 847-759-4050; [email protected]
