Fenwal's Applications Lab Expands Into New Markets: Doubles OEM Customer Appliances Served in 2004
Fenwal Controls, Inc., a leading manufacturer of standard and customized automatic gas ignition and temperature controls for commercial and industrial OEM customers, has expanded the capabilities of its Applications Lab."OEMs in commercial cooking, hydronics, HVAC, pool/spa and RV have fast-track new product development timelines and are using Fenwal to optimize their designs and maximize performance and reliability. In 2004 the number of customer appliances under evaluation in Fenwal's applications lab doubled over the previous year, as a higher percentage of manufacturers in emerging markets expressed the need for application development support."Beyond commercial and industrial, we're seeing more projects in residential and municipal markets for automatic ignition of specialty luxury gas appliances," says Jerry Harting, Director of Sales and Marketing, Fenwal Controls. Projects currently under evaluation include customers' gas fireplaces as well as gas lanterns, which have found renewed popularity.Fenwal's Applications Lab is well positioned to provide product configuration services for these emerging markets and continue to service mainstream products in the commercial and industrial markets. In operation since 1985, the Applications Lab is headed by Paul Finn, a seasoned Applications Engineer with years of hands-on experience troubleshooting agency-approved products. Finn explains, "It's not always a one-size-fits-all scenario.
In the lab we can configure a complete control system that will ensure the highest level of performance and reliability.""Customers tell us this service isn't widely available in the industry, particularly for small to mid-sized manufacturers who need expertise they may not have in-house," Finn adds. "Our Applications Lab delivers speed to market that is of real value to our customers."
About Fenwal ControlsFounded in 1935 as the manufacturer of the patented THERMOSWITCH? temperature controller, Fenwal Controls (www.fenwalcontrols.com) now offers a broad range of agency-approved gas ignition and temperature controls. The company configures their own line of spark electrodes, and also tests new products that are entering the market such as Silicon Nitride Hot Surface Igniters to characterize their performance for safe and efficient use with Fenwal controls. Fenwal Controls has a long history of providing standard and custom engineered solutions for many industries including HVAC, hydronics, commercial cooking and fire protection. Fenwal Controls is a division of Kidde-Fenwal and has both domestic and international sales offices.????????????????????.
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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for at least 400 accidental deaths and over 5,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms per year. Unfortunately, carbon monoxide poisoning is often misdiagnosed as flu, food poisoning, allergy/asthma or chronic fatigue syndrome. Children, the elderly, individuals with respiratory problems and pets are at risk, even at low levels. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are; headaches, nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, tiredness, pain, cramps and sleep disturbance. Some people experience headaches and dizziness for almost 2 years prior to carbon monoxide poisoning diagnosis.
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Houston Charity Center Helps Katrina Victims
(ContentDesk) September 3, 2005 -- The Houston Charity Center located at 14110 South Post Oak Road in Houston, Texas, is offering immediate help to those suffering the ravages of one of the worst storms in history.The Center's Big Charity Sale thrift store stocks racks and racks of quality clothing, furniture, mattresses, small and large appliances, home decor and more.Those with photo ID from one of the affected areas are eligible for free clothing and may select other household essentials from the store at 50% off regular price.Co-founders Virginia Bowen and Leland Smith have vowed to provide timely assistance to those in need. Houstonians wishing to assist in this effort may donate food, clothing, furniture, appliances, household items or monetary gifts directly to the Houston Charity Center. Donation pickup service is available for larger donations and smaller gifts can be dropped off directly at the Center.More information on the Houston Charity Center can be found at
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Ways to Save Energy and Slash Electricity Bills
1. Lighting & Light Bulbs
Install low energy light bulbs in rooms you use regularly ? they last up to 15 times longer than a normal light bulb and provide the same lighting for a quarter of the running cost. Turn off the lights when you leave a room for a long period and don't use several light bulbs where one will do the job. Teach all family members to turn off lights when leaving a room.2. TV, Hi-Fi & RadioTurn off the TV or video and hi-fi rather than leaving it on standby.
Always use the television's on/off switch. Leaving the television on standby wastes energy.3. Cooking Microwave ovens reduce cooking time by 15% to 20% and save energy. When boiling vegetables, use just enough water to keep them covered. Use a jug kettle that has a water level gauge to ensure you only heat the amount of water you need.
Cover saucepans with lids whenever possible to reduce the cooking time.4. Home Laundry & DishwashersSave electricity by using old-fashioned clothesline for...
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