The annual AHR Expo takes a turn in Manhattan next week, January 21-23. Goes Heating Systems and many of their manufacturer's will be showing at the impressive Javits Center. Below is the list of our manufacturer's booth numbers. If you're planning on heading to the show, feel free to contact us via email; we'd love to introduce you to some new products and maybe have a beverage together!
Advanced Thermal Hydronics - 1503
Boilerroom Equipment - 8543
Caleffi Hydronic Solutions - 8323
Enervex Inc - Booth 666
Industrial Steam - Booth 7831
Niles Steel Tank - Booth 2159
Precision Boilers - Booth 7890
RBI Water Heaters - Booth 1503PowerFlame Inc - Booth 2059
Superior Boiler Works - Booth 7514
Unilux Advanced Manufacturing - Booth 2043
Weishaupt Corp - Booth 2140
Friday, January 17, 2014
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Goes Spreads the Knowledge!!!
Goes Heating Systems has the honor of speaking at the “Coffee with Caleffi” webinar. "Hot Rod” Bob Rohr hosts a monthly webinar series speaking on various topics and this month has invited us to speak on the topic of hydraulic separation and how we are implementing this into current commercial application. Please click on the link below and register for tomorrow’s event. Thanks for your support!
Coffee with Caleffi
Coffee with Caleffi
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello to all! It's been way too long since my last post (guess business in Texas is good). Well, no matter how busy things are, this post is necessary. It is with great pleasure that I announce effective July 15, 2013, Goes Heating Systems is now the official representative for PVi Water Heaters for the Houston and surrounding areas. From Beaumont to Brookshire, from Lake Livingston to the Gulf of Mexico, Goes will be able to provide high quality, high efficiency storage water heating from PVi.
PVi has a long history of providing "Engineered Water Heating Solutions" from right here in the great state of Texas with most products manufactured and/or assembled in Fort Worth. PVi has continued to drive the plumbing market with new, innovative designs. How does no anode rods sound? How about a 10 year tank warranty…STANDARD??? Or no tank lining??? True 99% thermal efficiency at full fire??? I promise you, this ain't yo daddy's PVi.
While they continue to offer the tried and true TurboPower and Power VT models, they have also moved into the 21st century with LDX2101, the "secret" behind the magic. AquaPLEX®, a lean duplex SS allows PVi to offer a vessel with no anode rods, 10 year warranty and no lining. Now, many other manufacturer's have offered stainless steel units in the past (and continue to do so today). These manufacturer's have uses some variation of 300 grade stainless steel, typically 316L (WARNING: Scientific content to follow). 300 grade stainless steel is an austenitic alloy combining various levels of Chromium, Nickel and Manganese. This is good for welding ability and opens up possibilities for a wide range of service temperatures. However, these alloys were not designed for the heating market; they were used for cryogenic applications. The downside to 300 grade stainless is it is susceptible to stress chloride cracking (spider web cracks) where heat and dissolved chlorides are present. So, as long as your city's water supply contains no chlorides, you'll be fine. If you're part of the 99.9% of the country that DOES have chlorides in the water (like Houston), maybe these units aren't for you. With the use of AquaPLEX®, no such issues exist. That's why we can double or triple the warranty of some manufacturers. PVi now offers AquaPLEX as an option on ALL vessels and combustion chambers, providing you and your customer with the highest quality unit in the market.
Ok, so now I've given you some background, now comes the fun part…specifying and purchasing!!! Gas fired, electric, dual fuel, solar/gas, steam/water, water/water, anything to do with making domestic water, PVi can do. And the best part is all of this can be down while complying with TCEQ's NOx emission requirements for the state of Texas and the Houston/Galveston region. I've included a link to their website to check out all that's available. There you'll see the Conquest (97% thermal efficiency at full fire, 99% at low fire, all at a
100 degree rise), more info on AquaPLEX®, applications, literature, YouTube videos and so much more. Call our Houston office and let us help you with your domestic water heating needs using PVi and AquaPLEX®!
PVi has a long history of providing "Engineered Water Heating Solutions" from right here in the great state of Texas with most products manufactured and/or assembled in Fort Worth. PVi has continued to drive the plumbing market with new, innovative designs. How does no anode rods sound? How about a 10 year tank warranty…STANDARD??? Or no tank lining??? True 99% thermal efficiency at full fire??? I promise you, this ain't yo daddy's PVi.
While they continue to offer the tried and true TurboPower and Power VT models, they have also moved into the 21st century with LDX2101, the "secret" behind the magic. AquaPLEX®, a lean duplex SS allows PVi to offer a vessel with no anode rods, 10 year warranty and no lining. Now, many other manufacturer's have offered stainless steel units in the past (and continue to do so today). These manufacturer's have uses some variation of 300 grade stainless steel, typically 316L (WARNING: Scientific content to follow). 300 grade stainless steel is an austenitic alloy combining various levels of Chromium, Nickel and Manganese. This is good for welding ability and opens up possibilities for a wide range of service temperatures. However, these alloys were not designed for the heating market; they were used for cryogenic applications. The downside to 300 grade stainless is it is susceptible to stress chloride cracking (spider web cracks) where heat and dissolved chlorides are present. So, as long as your city's water supply contains no chlorides, you'll be fine. If you're part of the 99.9% of the country that DOES have chlorides in the water (like Houston), maybe these units aren't for you. With the use of AquaPLEX®, no such issues exist. That's why we can double or triple the warranty of some manufacturers. PVi now offers AquaPLEX as an option on ALL vessels and combustion chambers, providing you and your customer with the highest quality unit in the market.Ok, so now I've given you some background, now comes the fun part…specifying and purchasing!!! Gas fired, electric, dual fuel, solar/gas, steam/water, water/water, anything to do with making domestic water, PVi can do. And the best part is all of this can be down while complying with TCEQ's NOx emission requirements for the state of Texas and the Houston/Galveston region. I've included a link to their website to check out all that's available. There you'll see the Conquest (97% thermal efficiency at full fire, 99% at low fire, all at a 100 degree rise), more info on AquaPLEX®, applications, literature, YouTube videos and so much more. Call our Houston office and let us help you with your domestic water heating needs using PVi and AquaPLEX®!
Monday, December 31, 2012
AHR Expo comes to Texas!
First, let me wish you all a Happy New Year! It's been a while since the blog's been updated but we have alot of great info in the works for 2013. As we turn the calendar to January, we prepare for the annual AHR Expo at the end of the month. This year, the great state of Texas plays host to engineers, designers, contractors and manufacturers from all over the world at the Dallas Convention Center January 28th-30th. This is a great opportunity for you to not only see the latest and greatest products offered in the HVAC industry, but it provides a chance to learn from some of the industry greats! This year, two of our manufacturers, Mestek and Caleffi, are sponsoring the PM Live morning session featuring John Siegenthaler. The topic is "Small Scale Hydronic Cooling Options". This seminar is an AIA approved course and earns you 3 learning units.
Many of our manufacturer's will be presenting at this year's expo. See the list below for booth numbers:
Caleffi - 679
Enervex - 279
Hydrotherm - 2632/2845
Industrial Steam - 3538
Niles Steel Tank - 2767
PowerFlame - 2361
Precision - 3576
RBI - 2632/2845
Superior - 4061
Unilux - 3791
Weishaupt - 2772
If you plan on attending the expo, please comment below or contact us; we'd love to see you up there and introduce you to some of our vendors.
Many of our manufacturer's will be presenting at this year's expo. See the list below for booth numbers:
Caleffi - 679
Enervex - 279
Hydrotherm - 2632/2845
Industrial Steam - 3538
Niles Steel Tank - 2767
PowerFlame - 2361
Precision - 3576
RBI - 2632/2845
Superior - 4061
Unilux - 3791
Weishaupt - 2772
If you plan on attending the expo, please comment below or contact us; we'd love to see you up there and introduce you to some of our vendors.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The Complete Package
So what does ANY of this have to do with boilers??? Well, with today's high efficiency boilers, there are more and more critical components that are required during an installation. Where do I put the service valves? Do I put a check valve before or after the bypass? And what's this box with wires coming out of it???? Behold, pre-packaged boiler systems! Goes Heating Systems can provide a complete package system with single point water, electric, control and gas. Each package system is custom built to the exact requirements of the project to allow for maximum design flexibility. It gives all parties involved the knowledge that the boiler and all required components are installed exactly as required by the manufacturer.
Now, some will say this takes money away from the contractor. This is actually the opposite; this puts the responsibility on Goes, so there is a fixed cost to the boiler install and any estimator will tell you they would rather know their fixed cost than have to worry about a labor budget.
So, how can we use these packages? Well, you tell us. We've done packages for hydronic heat using our "hybrid" system, combining condensing and non-condensing boilers. Or two stage fired boilers and a storage tank for domestic use. How about a condensing boiler pre-piped with a plate & frame heat exchanger for a true condensing pool heater that will last twenty years? Anything you can imagine, we can provide. And the best part is you won't be hiding the extra panel from the wife!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Boilers Come Full Circle
In the early days, boilers were made of two materials - steel and cast iron. Then, one day someone decided to create the copper fin type boiler. It was determined copper was a better heat transfer material, which allowed for smaller equipment and better efficiency. As regulations got tougher in Europe and the States, new "condensing" boilers flooded the market, using new materials like aluminum and stainless steel. Before we go too far, lets think about WHY new materials were needed.
ANY boiler can condense just like any car can drag race. But, I don't think a 1973 Pinto is going to win you many races! Condensation occurs when the boiler return temperature drops below 125-140 (depending on application). So, if you ran 100 degree return water to a copper-fin boiler, it will be very efficient and condense. At least for the three months that it runs because after that, the acid in the condensate will have eaten the burners; obviously not what we want. So, manufacturers decided to use stainless steel and aluminum, which in theory makes a lot of sense, right? Let's use a material that is more tolerant to condensate. But how will those materials handle other conditions --- city water treatment, glycols and system softeners all play a role in a boilers performance. Just taking a "condensing" boiler, dumping some tap water in and turning on power does not guarantee you will have a good working boiler system. In fact, I'd bet the opposite, especially in central and south Texas! City water conditions provide a number of hurdles for these manufacturers with pH and chloride being the biggest culprits. And, oh, by the way, since that's listed in the fine print of the operating manual that will go missing in the first six months of operation, it is not a warrantable item. Try explaining that to an owner..."we're sorry mister building manager, but that $40,000 boiler you just installed in November is not covered under warranty because you're chlorides are at about 42 ppm. We'd be happy to order you another one."
Ok, so then how do we save energy without worrying about whether or not our chlorides are below 25 or our pH is between 6-8??? We go back in time and learn from the past; CAST IRON! Now, before you click this window closed, give me three more minutes. I promise, I'll show you I'm not the only "crazy one" in the bunch. Hydrotherm introduced the KN series boiler in 2005; a condensing cast iron boiler that can heat ice cubes if you can supply them giving you up to 99% efficiency. The counterflow design of the heat exchanger and the top mounted burner literally blows the condensate off the pins and into the stainless steel catch pan. If it doesn't stay on the pins, it can't corrode. And think about it, if water quality was an issue, don't you think their lawyers would require the same small print??? (by the way, there is no small print regarding water quality).
Now, I mentioned there are others that have come around to this idea. The 2012 ASHRAE Handbook (yes, THAT ASHRAE) states the following:
"The condensing portion of these boilers may require special material or operating techniques to resist the corrosive effects of the condensing flue gases. In the past, typical cast iron, carbon steel and copper were not suitable materials for the condensing section of a boiler. Certain stainless steels and aluminum alloys were suitable. However, advances in design, controls and manufacturing have allowed materials such as cast iron to be used where they previously could not be; as with all products, consult the manufacturer for the proper application."
So there you have it; ASHRAE's gone mad, too! Or, they know Hydrotherm has manufactured a product that takes something old and revamps it for the current conditions of today's mechanical room needs. Kind of like soupin' up that '73 Pinto for Friday night races!!!
ANY boiler can condense just like any car can drag race. But, I don't think a 1973 Pinto is going to win you many races! Condensation occurs when the boiler return temperature drops below 125-140 (depending on application). So, if you ran 100 degree return water to a copper-fin boiler, it will be very efficient and condense. At least for the three months that it runs because after that, the acid in the condensate will have eaten the burners; obviously not what we want. So, manufacturers decided to use stainless steel and aluminum, which in theory makes a lot of sense, right? Let's use a material that is more tolerant to condensate. But how will those materials handle other conditions --- city water treatment, glycols and system softeners all play a role in a boilers performance. Just taking a "condensing" boiler, dumping some tap water in and turning on power does not guarantee you will have a good working boiler system. In fact, I'd bet the opposite, especially in central and south Texas! City water conditions provide a number of hurdles for these manufacturers with pH and chloride being the biggest culprits. And, oh, by the way, since that's listed in the fine print of the operating manual that will go missing in the first six months of operation, it is not a warrantable item. Try explaining that to an owner..."we're sorry mister building manager, but that $40,000 boiler you just installed in November is not covered under warranty because you're chlorides are at about 42 ppm. We'd be happy to order you another one."
Ok, so then how do we save energy without worrying about whether or not our chlorides are below 25 or our pH is between 6-8??? We go back in time and learn from the past; CAST IRON! Now, before you click this window closed, give me three more minutes. I promise, I'll show you I'm not the only "crazy one" in the bunch. Hydrotherm introduced the KN series boiler in 2005; a condensing cast iron boiler that can heat ice cubes if you can supply them giving you up to 99% efficiency. The counterflow design of the heat exchanger and the top mounted burner literally blows the condensate off the pins and into the stainless steel catch pan. If it doesn't stay on the pins, it can't corrode. And think about it, if water quality was an issue, don't you think their lawyers would require the same small print??? (by the way, there is no small print regarding water quality).
Now, I mentioned there are others that have come around to this idea. The 2012 ASHRAE Handbook (yes, THAT ASHRAE) states the following:
"The condensing portion of these boilers may require special material or operating techniques to resist the corrosive effects of the condensing flue gases. In the past, typical cast iron, carbon steel and copper were not suitable materials for the condensing section of a boiler. Certain stainless steels and aluminum alloys were suitable. However, advances in design, controls and manufacturing have allowed materials such as cast iron to be used where they previously could not be; as with all products, consult the manufacturer for the proper application."
So there you have it; ASHRAE's gone mad, too! Or, they know Hydrotherm has manufactured a product that takes something old and revamps it for the current conditions of today's mechanical room needs. Kind of like soupin' up that '73 Pinto for Friday night races!!!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
New Products at GOES
It is with tremendous excitement we introduce three new product lines to the GOES Heating lineup; Caleffi, Enervex and HeatSponge.
Caleffi North America manufacturers several different hydronic specialties and accessories from fill valves to balancing valves and hydraulic separators. The Hydro Separator offers complete separation of the primary (boiler) piping and the secondary (system) piping. This will allow for varying flows on both systems without affecting the other. It also provides your air and dirt separator all in one compact unit. This is available in sizes ranging from 1" all the way up to 12" connections.
Enervex, formally Exhausto, is a leader in mechanical draft systems providing venting solutions for all types of appliances. Enervex offers both inline and termination style fans along with all the controls and pressure sensors to overcome any venting obstacle. They also provide variable speed bathroom, kitchen and dryer systems which can save as much as 85% of your electrical usage as well as prevent unnecessary loss of conditioned air.
Finally, HeatSponge offers a new approach to high efficiency. Whether steam or hot water, HeatSponge economizers provides the opportunity to achieve 90+ efficiency on your system. Any existing boiler can gain as much as 15% efficiency just by installing an economizer, typically providing a less than two year payback.
GOES Heating Systems would love to personally introduce these lines to you. Please contact us for any information.
Caleffi North America manufacturers several different hydronic specialties and accessories from fill valves to balancing valves and hydraulic separators. The Hydro Separator offers complete separation of the primary (boiler) piping and the secondary (system) piping. This will allow for varying flows on both systems without affecting the other. It also provides your air and dirt separator all in one compact unit. This is available in sizes ranging from 1" all the way up to 12" connections.
Enervex, formally Exhausto, is a leader in mechanical draft systems providing venting solutions for all types of appliances. Enervex offers both inline and termination style fans along with all the controls and pressure sensors to overcome any venting obstacle. They also provide variable speed bathroom, kitchen and dryer systems which can save as much as 85% of your electrical usage as well as prevent unnecessary loss of conditioned air.
Finally, HeatSponge offers a new approach to high efficiency. Whether steam or hot water, HeatSponge economizers provides the opportunity to achieve 90+ efficiency on your system. Any existing boiler can gain as much as 15% efficiency just by installing an economizer, typically providing a less than two year payback.
GOES Heating Systems would love to personally introduce these lines to you. Please contact us for any information.
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