Showing posts with label Energy Star. Show all posts
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Monday, June 27, 2011

Tertia3 System by Keith Ware

Posted on June 27th, 2011 by Nick

The Tertia3 System is one of the most energy efficient systems available and able to provide hot water heating, chilled water cooling, and simultaneously producing unlimited amounts of potable hot water. The Tertia3 System provides these features regardless of the season or atmospheric conditions your home or business experiences. The Tertia3 System is manufactured in the USA. All parts utilized in the Tertia3 System are UL approved and have been thoroughly tested in the HVAC market. The Tertia3 System can be custom designed for any size residence or commercial building. All Tertia3 Systems are capable of modular installations for very large commerical buildings. The custom engineering, precise factory manufacturing specifications, and UL parts combine to provide an industry leading ten year parts and labor warranty.

Tertia3 Systems Advantages

  • Saves up to 70% of utility usage/costs
  • Ten year parts and labor warranty
  • Federal tax credit (30%) with solar option
  • Low maintenance
  • Quiet operation
  • Multi-zone capability
  • Utilizes environmentally safe refrigerant
  • No outside equipment
  • Installation costs of 1/3 less than geothermal systems
  • Installation costs comparable to standard high efficiency systems
  • 18-36 month return on investment
  • Decrease use fossil fuels to heat and cool

How the Tertia3 System Functions

The Tertia3 System is a patent pending refrigerant to water thermal exchange system. Tertia3 uses thermal storage tanks to store hot water, cold water, and hot potable water. The system has energy efficient Scroll compressor, specifically engineered refrigerant to water thermal exchangers, electronic water circulating pumps, and electronic controls. All Tertia3 models have several redundant safety features incorporated in the system design. The specifically engineered storage tanks (4) are coated with high tech ceramic paint that provides thermal insulation values to R-60.


This insulation significantly decreases thermal loss from the storage tanks. The four thermal storage tanks store hot water, chilled water, potable hot water heat exchange coil, and a return water tank. The thermal storage tanks can range in size according to the capacity of indoor air requirements. The Scroll compressor functions using environmentally safe R-410A refrigerant, an environmentally safe refrigerant. The Scroll compressor provides hot and cold refrigerant simultaneously to each specifically engineered thermal exchanger producing hot water up to a temperature of 150 degree Fahrenheit and chilled water of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. The Tertia3 System automatically changes the hot water flow to the thermal storage tank that contains a copper heat exchanger designed to transfer heat to the existing hot water heater. This process takes place automatically and electronically to maintain 125-140 degrees Fahrenheit in the existing hot water heater.

Tertia3 Systems are manufactured in many sizing options. Some of the models and system capacities are listed below:

  • T3/5.0   @4.5-6.5 tons
  • T3/7.5   @6.0-8.5 tons
  • T3/10     @9.5-12   tons
  • T3/12.5 @11.5-13.5  tons
  • T3/15     @14.0-16.5 tons
  • T3/20    @18.5-22 tons

The electronic control section automatically insures water is distributed to thermal storage tanks and each zone (heating/cooling) with specifically engineered 24 volt water valves during the operation of the Tertia3 System. Hydronic heating and cooling coils are installed in each zone of the the existing air ducting system (heat pump, oil furnace, gas furnace, air conditioning) which are then specifically engineered to meet heating and cooling requirements. These hydronic coils transfer heating and cooling into homes and businesses. If the existing system does not have an air ducting system, the Tertia3 can easily be assimilated to the existing water system. In a new construction application, Tertia3 Systems have specifically engineered air handlers which incorporate a variable speed fan and a factory installed hydronic coil for heating and cooling. All heating and cooling functions of the Tertia3 System are connected to the existing thermostat or building control system. Thermostat and building controls will operate as any heating and cooling system control.

The Tertia3 System is distributed and sold to factory and licensed distributors and contractors only. The Tertia System has the following certifications pending: Multiple patents, UL approval, Energy star rating, and ARI rating.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Greening your home: Part 4 of 5

POSTED ON MAY 25TH, 2011 BY NICK | EDIT

“While some of you may have previously absorbed this commentary, we thought that its relevance is worth revising as it relates to our domestic current affairs. We hope you enjoy these and more upcoming new write-ups. So in case anyone missed this, here is Greening Your Home: Part 4 of 5″:

Coming up is Memorial Day! Before you start the holiday, you can make sure your home is comfortable for everyone by following a few more green tips on being more efficient with your laundry needs as part of our Greening Your Home series.

1. Wash only full loads of clothes in cold water using cold-water detergents whenever possible.

2. Don’t over-dry your clothes. If your machine has a moisture sensor, use it.

3. Clean the lint filter in the dryer after every load to improve air circulation.

4. Periodically inspect your dryer vent to ensure it is not blocked. This will save energy and may prevent a fire.

5. Look for the ENERGY STAR and Energy Guide labels. ENERGY STAR clothes washers clean clothes using 50% less energy than standard washers

6. Get your kids involved (www.loseyourexcuse.gov)

If you would like to learn more about what you can do to go green, a nice energy audit will send you in the right direction. The insight you gain from it will give you plenty of ideas for a little green remodeling, so you can become part of the solution. Sign up for an energy audit through Sobuka by typing in your zipcode and selecting contractors in your area.

 

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Greening your home: Part 1 of 5

Greening your home: Part 1 of 5

POSTED ON MAY 22ND, 2011 BY NICK | EDIT

During the winter and fall with the AC unit turned off, the electricity bill can get pretty high as we spend time in doors. I spent time walking around my house to find out how much I can save by cutting corners. To cut cost, others may place several kitchen appliances and electronics away in the attic. If that approach does not meet your satisfaction, we have several economic tips along with suggestions that you can use to save within your household. Trying some of these suggestions may work out as Part 1 of 6 of our greening your home series.

Appliances on standby mode:
You may already know what standby mode is or heard of the term thrown around at your local Radio Shack, BestBuy, or favorite electronics store. However as a refresher, picture yourself at a bus stop waiting for a bus. I remember back in high school and college standing hours waiting for public transportation. The most I spent at a bus stop was longer during half a days when class ended during irregular periods. I was doing nothing efficient but just standing there idle.

Similarly… Having your home electronics on while not in use can be very inefficient because they still use up electricity while on. The US Department of Energy notes, “In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics and appliances is consumed while the products are turned off.” I pulled out a couple of appliances from Australia’s website to see what we can compare to our neighbors down under at the EIA’s office. Seems like we share some common appliances that include:

Televisions
Fax Machines
Cordless Telephones
Microwave Ovens
Battery Chargers for Portable Devices (such as mobile phones)
Remote Control Devices
Any appliances with a built in electronic clock. My stove is one of those.
Any appliance which does not have an “off” switch

Some suggestions are to put these devices into common power strips around your home and turning the power strips off when the equipment is not in use. Another simpler method is simply turn off your computer and monitor when not in use. If you have an electronic device or appliance that is not efficient, try trading it in for an energy star related device. Going back to the US EIA assessment, if 75% of my energy is being wasted, how much money is my household losing….

If you would like to have an analysis of heat loss at your home or small business, a nice energy audit will send you in the right direction. The insight you gain from it will give you plenty of ideas for a little green remodeling, so you can become part of the solution. Sign up for an energy audit through Sobuka by typing in your zip code and selecting contractors in your area.

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