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I just about fell out of my chair when I heard about a new trend in using alternative or green sources of energy for data center cooling. Apparently, the good folks at HP recently released a research paper on the use of cattle waste as a source of power for cooling data centers.  No, seriously. The NY Times ran a story about the research paper and said that  “according to HP’s calculations, 10,000 cows could fuel a one-megawatt data center which would be the equivalent of a small computing center used by a bank.”

Moo! A bit of CFD fun with FloEFD. Image courtesy of Mentor Graphics.

Now I don’t know if anyone is seriously thinking about using biogas at this stage but I do know that data center cooling is a hot (pardon the pun) topic. Up until a few years ago, data center cooling costs were not something organizations worried about. The cost was rolled up under facilities and as long as the data center got enough power and cooling no one really fussed about the cost. But then the cost of buying electricity shot up drastically and the rules of the game changed. As a result, IT managers realized that they needed to do something a bit more sophisticated than “shirt-sleeve” management.

There are a lot of resources out there about why simulation can help IT managers rein in the challenge of data center cooling – for example, we’ve got a couple of on-demand presentations titled: CFD in the Data Center: It’s Not About the Hall and Learn How to Reduce your Data Center Running Costs. But if you’re interested in learning about how an organization has successfully leveraged simulation (and all the gory details) please join us for an upcoming presentation titled: The Chilling Facts in Data Center Design. The presentation will take place on June 16 and you can sign-up for it here. Now I know most of you are mechanical design engineers who don’t deal with data centers so I’d appreciate it if you were to spread the word about the presentation to your IT departments. Anyway, our guest presenter for this session is Stuart Walker who is the Worldwide Facilities Critical Infrastructure Manager at Mentor Graphics. Stuart (who is an IT guy as opposed to a CFD specialist), will give us all a behind-the-scenes look at how Mentor Graphics manages our data centers around the world. Having met Stuart in person recently, I have a new appreciation for what IT managers in a similar role do across the world. Besides, this is a great chance to meet with someone who not only understands the pains associated with managing data centers but can also share firsthand knowledge of how simulation has made his life a bit easier. I really hope you can join us — it’s going to be a good session.

Until next time,
Nazita

When you are looking to buy a new kitchen faucet or any faucet for that matter, it can be overwhelming.  There are a lot of different kitchen faucets to choose from, there are different brands, some brands are cheaper than others, etc….  I have 5 tips that will help you decide on a faucet that is right for you.  

1.  Sink compatibility:

This is the first tip for a reason!  Choose a fixture that is compatible with the mounting-hole pattern of your sink, which can be anywhere from one to four holes.  Remember, will the faucet reach the sink?

2.  Neck Design:

A high-arcing spout gives clearance for filling or rinsing tall pots. There is a caveat to this type of faucet:  A high-curved neck with a shallow sink creates excessive splashing, so keep that in mind.

3.  Spout Style:

On many of the new models the faucet head has a built-in pull-out sprayer hose to reach every corner of the sink and counter. 

4.  Handles:

One-piece faucets with single-lever handles are the most popular, two-handled
“bridge” faucets in both traditional and modern styles are trendy.

5.  Finish:

Most models are durable and scratch-resistant.  Nickel, copper, pewter, bronze, gold, black and white are options, but chrome and stainless steel are the biggest sellers.  Try matching the faucet finish to your appliances and cabinet pulls.

I hope that these tips help.  The last thing that I will say is that Lubbock has very hard water and this reduces the life of your faucet significantly if you do not have some kind of filtration system on your house.  If you want our Lubbock plumbers to come out and help you decide on a faucet, go to our website and schedule an estimate today!

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The Bosch Company significantly changed the life of most Americans with the engineering technology and design of their Bosch Pro tankless water heater. The hot water heater industry has been innovating and evolving for many years. Bosch has been one of the leaders in its engineering technology and design across the world. The Bosch Pro tankless is a huge technological achievement that offers savings in terms of living space and energy.

The company at a glance

Bosch has been continually reinventing energy economical products using their skills, know-how, and over 100 years of experience. The Bosch Pro tankless is an outstanding water heating solution for homeowners or even commercial building property owners. Bosch is a leader in electronic stability control for vehicles, made significant advantages to reasonable fuel consumption for diesel vehicles, and introduced the exceptional Bosch gear watch products. Bosch is also a head in the new era tankless water heating systems that are solar ready.

Solar water heaters

Solar power water heating systems give you huge savings on your energy bills. The tankless water heater’s collector panels process the energy coming from the sun right from the roofs of your homes. The sun’s energy competently heats up your water for you by moving the water to the evacuated tube or flat panel sun energy collectors located at the roofing of your home.

Tankless water heater benefits

1. The solar water system decreases your energy bills up to an estimated 50 to 75% of your usual water heating cost.

2. You adapt a more convenient standard of living using on demand hot water systems.

3. Payback period for on demand water heater through energy savings is about 10 to 15 years. You get your dollars back in less than the predicted life of the unit.

4. If you use solar panels, Bosch solar panels are made of fiberglass that is lightweight and resilient.

5. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provide tax credits to as high as 30% of total product price and set up fees, which is about $1,500 savings. Purchases made with energy efficient units for home improvements are qualified to apply for for tax credit from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010.

6. Enjoy the Enerbank USA Green Initiative Program given to homeowners of 100% financing, no down payment, and waiver of all accrued interest if loan is fully paid before SAC term due date.

Estimated cost

The Bosh Pro tankless hot water heater cost about $1,350. Solar collector will cost about $3,000 largely depending on the type of the collector and cylinder as well as the location. The value for silicon-based panels in 2007 is about $3.66 per watt and $2.14 per watt in 2010. However, the thin-film PV was down to $1.81 from its past price of $2.96 per watt. Cost of consent for solar hot water system assembly is approximately $500. Up to date cost of consent costs is accessible at your local council.

If you use heating oil you may be at risk of oil tank corrosion. This gradual wearing away of your oil tank can lead to all sorts of problems. We all know about how things that are left to the mercy of the weather can be in danger of having certain problems. The majority of people will have their heating oil tanks in the open and so it should come as no surprise that corrosion will occur. Corrosion does not happen suddenly but rather over a long period of time.

When it comes to oil tanks the biggest worry is rust. This nasty type of corrosion happens due to water condensation which occurs when there is a variation in temperature between the tank and the outside. This water accumulates on the inside of the tank and you begin to get rust. After a few years this rust will get so bad that you won’t be able to use your heating oil tank anymore. You could even find that your tank starts to leak as the rust can compromise the tank.

The best way to avoid rust in your oil tank is by not allowing moisture to accumulate through condensation. Topping up your oil tank on a regular basis is the most effective way of doing this. If you don’t leave any space in the tank then the moisture will have nowhere to build up. Although it would not be feasible to have your oil tank continuously topped up it is important to regularly get it topped up. You can avoid these problems by making sure that you don’t leave your tank empty for long periods of time.

Anyone who uses heating oil should really be trying to ensure that their tank has as long a life as possible.

Heating ones home in the cold months of winter can cost a fair packet. Fuel such as electricity and gas show no signs of coming down in price. Many individuals are now changing over to cheaper home heating oil though. Heating oil suppliers are the people tasked with keeping home oil tanks full. Suppliers can be found all over the country, and, for example, will supply heating oil Torquay.

ACCA has teamed up with Federated Insurance to help HVACR contractors demonstrate their commitment to safety in the workplace by implementing safety programs. Federated Insurance is a proven leader in providing small businesses with comprehensive risk management tools and resources.

Membership in the Safety Masters Club means more than just having a “clean” safety record. It’s about having a safety program with regular toolbox talks, implementing risk management policies and practices, and being prepared.

Any ACCA member can apply for recognition of their commitment to safety based on a category that matches the company’s size (in man hours): 0 to 15,000 hours; 15,001 to 40,000 hours; 40,001 to 100,000 hours; 100,001 to 200,000 hours; and 200,001 + hours. Applications can only apply once a year, and this is the time.

To be considered for the 2010 Safety Masters Club, an important ACCA membership benefit supported exclusively by Federated Insurance, all you need to do is complete a one-page application and attach a copy of your OSHA Form 300-A annual summary. Even if you are exempt from the Form 300 record keeping rules you can still apply to be a member of the 2010 Safety Masters Club.

This year, ACCA and Federated Insurance will be working to expand the opportunities for ACCA members to improve their exposure to expensive but highly-preventable losses. Helping contractors develop sound safety and risk management practices goes hand in hand with this effort.

ACCA is now accepting applications for the 2010 Safety Masters Club. The deadline is June 28, 2010. Download the form and instructions here.

Membership in the Safety Masters Club delivers concrete results.
It demonstrates to customers that you are committed to safety on the job.  As you know, trust is key between the building owner and contractor.  Part of this trust includes knowing that the contractor will work safely.  The Safety Masters Club is the marketing intangible that demonstrates this trust.  It could be the difference between your winning or losing a job.

Membership in the Safety Masters Club reinforces your commitment to existing employees – that you care about their future, and that you will do all in your power to ensure them a safe and healthy work environment. It serves as a strong recruitment tool for potential employees. Finally, it shows your insurance carrier or prospective carriers when you shop your business, that you run a safe business.  Industry studies have shown that contracting business with outstanding safety records receive more competitive insurance premiums than their peers. 

As has been previously reported here at the Hot Air blog (here and here), starting in 2012, every business will be required to issue a Form 1099 to any vendor of services or property to which the business has paid more than $600 a year for those services or property. Yes, we said ANY vendor. The Form 1099 must also be sent to the Internal Revenue Service.

But there may be hope on the way, as legislation has been introduced to repeal this provision from the books before it takes effect.

In addition to issuing the forms, you will have to get Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) from all of those vendors and withhold payments to any such vendor until you receive the TIN.  Penalties apply if that business fails to issue the Forms 1099.

This provision expands on existing law that requires businesses to issue the Form 1099 only to individuals who provide services to a business.  The new health care law will make two changes to the current law in 2012: the Form 1099 must be issued to corporations of all sizes and shapes as well as to individuals AND a Form 1099 must also be issued to individuals and corporations that provide property to a business.

The payments that are included under this are not only those made by check but also those made by other means such as credit cards. This includes payments made to airlines, hotels, rental cars, gas stations, coffee delivery services, office supply stores, and restaurants, just to name a very, very few.  Anyone who you spend more than $600 on in a given year!

Also, if you are in the business of selling or distributing goods, all of your suppliers of products are also vendors under the new law.  While there are some limited exemptions under current law, small businesses will still be the one responsible and liable for issuing the information report and it will not be easy. 

ACCA opposed the health care reform bill passed earlier this year, in part because of this ridiculous provision that burdens small businesses with a paperwork nightmare — and has absolutely nothing to do with healthcare! It was included merely as a way for Congress to claim higher revenues to offset the costs of the healthcare reform proposal.

The result is new and expensive compliance costs on America’s small businesses. Obviously mistakes will be made on those forms, people will have difficulty chasing down TINs, and the whole thing will become a noose around the neck of daily operations for businesses of ALL sizes. Expect  more audits and notices of non-compliance from the IRS — in fact, those audits, notices and fines are the whole point of the provision.

But there is hope to repeal this onerous rule. The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act has been introduced by Representative Daniel Lungren (R-CA) to repeal section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

You can help move this bill forward by asking your Member of Congress to co-sponsor H.R. 5141. Use ACCA’s Grassroots Action Center to send a message to your Representative today.

It seems like bad things happen at the worst time.  Central air conditioner breaking or needing replacement are no exception.  It seems like they need to be replaced at the most inconvenient time.  That would be when you want to spend the money on something else or when it is hot.

Right now, when the temperature is in the 90’s, is not a good time to start looking for a new air conditioner.  You are in a stressful situation due to the heat which in turn motivates you to make a quick decision for instant comfort.  However, your quick decision may result in years of regret.

While you may be uncomfortable for a couple of days, it is very important to do your research and due diligence to help you enjoy your new air conditioner that you will hopefully be using for up to 15 years.

Below are suggestions regarding steps you should make before you make a decision:

• Check the BBB – This will provide you with the rating on the HVAC contractor.  It is important to make sure the contractor you choose is a reputable one.

• License – Check to make sure the contractor has a license to operate in your city or town.  That is the only way that a permit can be pulled and an inspection by the city inspector can be done.  This is a great way to make sure the install was done correctly.

• Air Conditioner Quotes – Get more than one quote.  As tempting as it is to just sign and install.  Getting at least one more quote could save you money.  You may also see a different option for the air conditioner.

• Ask Questions – There are HVAC contractors who will think that an a/c replacement estimate for a customer who has a dead a/c in hot weather is quick and easy.  They will not take the time to answer all your questions and also won’t ask the questions needed to make sure you are making the right decision.  They call it a lay down sale.  Make sure the company that is giving you the estimate is taking the time to answer your questions and asks you if you have questions about the equipment.

• Think Long Term Comfort – Consider what you are looking for long term not just what will make you comfortable today.  Buying an air conditioner is a big purchase.  Make sure it will provide you with lasting comfort for years to come and changes that you are planing.

Of course, one way to avoid the stress of last minute heated decisions is to plan ahead.  Having your air conditioner checked yearly will allow you to know what is going on with your a/c unit and how much life there is left in it.  You will then be able to take your time to find the right equipment, the right HVAC contractor and the right price.

Minneapolis Saint Paul Plumbing Heating Air provides yearly checks with our Service Partner Plans.