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Mar
15
Raising backyard chickens: Egging on the farm-to-table movement at home
March 15, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – As more Americans choose restaurants that take pride in buying from local farms and cooking in season, many families have brought these farm-to-table values home with them. That may feel like the latest trend to emerge from the culinary world, …
Mar
14
Lead Paint Sealant/Treatment is formulated for safety, efficacy.
March 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Lead Paint Sealant/Treatment is formulated for safety, efficacy.
Applied via paint sprayer, brush, or roller, Lead Defender® is formulated with lead treatment reagents made with food-grade additives for natural binding properties. Blend provides human bioavailability reduction in case of accidental ingestion of treated lead paint dust/chips. Adhesion reduces prep time and supports application on diverse surface types. Integrated technology seals and treats lead and lead dust in lead-based paint, and blend of minerals resist environmental leaching…
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Mar
11
LED Lamps operate in fully enclosed luminaires.
March 11, 2016 | Comments Off on LED Lamps operate in fully enclosed luminaires.
Intended for residential and commercial applications, Omnidirectional LED-A Lamps endure heat build-up that results in fully enclosed luminaires, making them safe to use in fixtures such as ceiling flush mounts, sconces, and jelly jars. ENERGY STAR-certified units deliver 800 lm and are offered in 2,700 K and 3,000 K color temperatures. Available in E26 and GU24 bases, dimmable lamps work with TRIAC dimmers and provide 25,000 hours of maintenance-free illumination.
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Electronic Components and Devices
Vision Systems
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Mar
11
Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller has energy-saving design.
March 11, 2016 | Comments Off on Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller has energy-saving design.
Along with 2,500–3,500 ton capacity, YORK YK-EP (Efficiency Plus) features mechanical compression economizer cycle that optimizes performance. Energy conservation is fostered by YORK OptiSpeed™ variable speed drive, which accepts medium or high voltage power, as well as ability to operate with 50°F low entering condenser water temperature (ECWT). Further energy savings can be realized via series-counter flow arrangement, which reduces compressor work needed on each chiller.
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Laboratory and Research Supplies and Equipment
HVAC
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Mar
11
Compressed Air Filters increase performance, energy efficiency.
March 11, 2016 | Comments Off on Compressed Air Filters increase performance, energy efficiency.
Available for 20–500 scfm flows, compressed air filters deliver reliable compressed air quality with minimized pressure drop to help conserve energy. Products include liquid separator, particulate, coalescing, and oil vapor adsorbing filters. While particulate and coalescing filters feature deep pleated filter elements wrapped in stainless steel cages, vapor filters use carbon matting to prevent channeling, reduce pressure drop, and prevent particles from escaping.
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Fluid and Gas Flow Equipment
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Material Handling and Storage
Chemical Processing and Waste Management
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Mar
8
Waterless Drain Trap Liquid helps keep indoor air clean.
March 8, 2016 | Comments Off on Waterless Drain Trap Liquid helps keep indoor air clean.
Designed for drains that tend to dry out due to lack of use, EverPrime eliminates sewer odors, minimizes plumbing and maintenance calls, and keeps pests away. Product is totally biodegradable with freeze point of -20°, making it suited for winterizing traps. Used in floor and shower drains, sinks, and unused water fountains, EverPrime is suited for schools, restaurants, factories, stadiums, empty/vacant buildings, and marine applications.
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Cleaning Products and
Equipment
Chemical Processing and Waste Management
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