There is no project to small, or to big for Caon Services to handle. We are currently working on a project at the top of the Banff Gondola. Have a look at one of our lifts carrying a custom tank for our Grey water system at the top of Banff Gondola.
If you have a project, large or small, give Caon a call, 403-279-6641 or email.
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Your air conditioner is like a best friend in the hot summer months, but can cost your greatly if not maintained.
Nearly half of your energy bill comes from your heating and cooling cost. With summer quickly approaching, now is the best time to ensure your equipment is running at its optimal performance.
Simple things like having a dirty air filter and coils can greatly decrease the efficiency of your system. Cleaning or replacing you air filter routinely will go a long way to keeping your system operating well.
Refrigerant leaks can create all kinds of trouble. A system that does not have the proper level of refrigerant will not operate properly and damage the compressor, which is the heart of the AC system. There are many cases where a failed compressor caused extensive downtime.
Contractors also need to be checked on a regular basis, as this component works at length, especially in the summer. If they become burned or pitted the can cause premature compressor failure or a nuisance service call.
Facts:
Approximately 44% of your energy bill is heating and cooling
A dirty coil raises your energy bill by more than 20%
Changing your air filter can save you up to 5% because the AC Unit will not work as hard.
A programmable thermostat, such as a NEST, can save you over $150/year
Studies have shown with a regular tune-ups an AC unit will maintain 90% of its original efficiency. This means that the cost of the annual tune-up is recovered very quickly in energy savings.
Some parts of this in-depth annual checkup require disassembling an air conditioner unit, so we suggest having a professional HVAC company conduct these inspections.
Caon Services Inc. offers free estimates for all work required so don’t hesitate to contact us today via email or call 403-279-6641. Lets discuss getting your Air Conditioner ready for the hot summer months, they’re just around the corner.
The latest product developed by LAARS Heating Systems Company named the MagnaTherm was installed a month ago by Caon Services in a 25 story building in Calgary, Alberta. Below is some exciting information showcasing this new product.
The MagnaTherm is a large commercial high efficiency boiler which comes in six different sizes from 1.6-4 million BTU. Every commercial heating system is unique and as such requires a boiler that can respond to system fluctuations, while maintaining the energy conservation standards held by today’s building owners.
Such a boiler now exists in the innovative Laars MagnaTherm. On board every boiler is MagnaTherm’s unique VARI-PRIMETM control that allows building owners to save thousands of dollars over the life of the boiler due to dramatically reduced energy costs versus a typical on/off pump arrangement. Only the Laars MagnaTherm includes the VARI-PRIMETM control that balances combustion, air flow and water flow on every boiler!
The small footprint, slim vertical design and removable top section help it to fit into tight mechanical rooms. Its optional electrical packages allow for easy pairing with various field supply voltages. The large easy-to-navigate color touch screen display results in quick setup and diagnostics and allows up to 8 MagnaTherm’s to be controlled in a cascading boiler bank.
The MagnaTherm Advantage
VARI-PRIME™ boiler pump flow control for optimized installed efficiency
AHRI certified 95% efficient condensing operation
Fully modulating 5:1 Turndown
Stainless Steel, gasket-less heat exchanger
Multiple voltage options to easily match building service
A large, easy-to-navigate color touch screen display
Less than 10ppm NOX emissions
Small, lightweight vertical design
Knock down feature for tight retrofit jobs
Designed and Made in the USA!
To learn more about the MagnaTherm watch these videos from Laars;
The Neodymium Dual Filter Assembly is comprised of a primary Rare Earth Magnet which collects all ferrous materials in the heating system. The Rare Earth Magnet has become extremely popular in almost all technology applications, as they are extremely strong for their small size and resistant to heat. If you have a dirty boiler system you will be very impressed with the results!
This design was first realized by Trung Tran, one of the most innovative senior building operators in Calgary, who wanted to eliminate numerous service calls on pump seals. He started looking for the optimal way to eliminate ferrous particles from a system in one of the buildings he managed. The water in his system went from black to crystal clear within weeks of installing the Neodymium Magnets.
Trung was gracious enough to allow Caon Services Inc. to use his design as part of our dual system. Greg Plowright, an account manager at Caon, adapted the side to incorporate a secondary filter to collect non-ferrous particles as well, with fantastic results.
Magnet Design
Most of today’s pumps contain magnets in the rotor where ferrous particles can collect causing potential problems with the pumps performance. The secondary post filter consists of a very fine cotton filter that removes larger ferrous and non-ferrous materials larger than 10 Microns which is standard in hydronic heating systems.
Installed Side Stream Filter Assembly
It’s a good idea to keep any hydronic system clean for a number of reasons
less erosion and corrosion
better heat transfer
fewer problems with things like mechanical seals, etc.
Iron oxide particles that can cause problems
One of the easiest ways to get your systems clean and keep them clean is to use a side stream filter assembly. A portion of the system flow is diverted through the filter assembly constantly collecting particulates for the hydronic heating system.
Built in site glass, shows exact flow rates through the filter assembly allowing the operator a visual indication of when the filter system requires maintenance.
Double O-ring on filter housing for reliable leak free cartridge replacements is very important to ensure less hassle
Extremely Powerful Rare Earth bar Magnet attracts all ferrous particles passing by the magnet
Ball valve drain with hose connection and cap ensures safe fluid handling
Comes with standard DOE 10 micron cotton wound filter cartridge (other sizes available based on application filters available)
Get rid of ferrous impurities and ultra clean your system by installing a Neodymium Dual Stream Filer in your system. Contact Caon Services Inc. today to discuss your system and the requirements, call or email.
Is your low cost air filter for HVAC system costing you money? You might be surprised to know how much money is lost by not having the right air filter in your HVAC system. In an average commercial building 50% of the energy bill is the HVAC system, and 30% of that is related to the air filter.
Having the right air filter can lower the total cost of ownership by almost 30%, and a Camfil filter is a great choice. Watch this video to learn all about this product and how a great filter can help your company save money today.
Contact Caon today at 403-279-6641 or email to discuss filter needs for your company.
Airius fans are specifically designed to save you money and increase comfort. The fans continuously and gently mix the air, balancing temperatures (destratification) from ceiling to floor and wall to wall which helps the HVAC system maintain the desired temperature. Learn more at Airbus Fans website by clicking here
Contact Caon today if you feel this product would be a fit for your business