What Is Meant By A “Bank” Of Chilled Water Coils
For those that work with HVAC installations on a regular basis, you have run across the problem of needing to install new chilled water coils in very tight, confined areas. To avoid these issues, simply break down the single, larger coil into smaller coils. When piped together, those smaller coils are stacked into “banks” of coils in the system. If installed correctly, this “bank” should have the same performance as the larger, single coil.
Top 10 Chilled Water Coil Facts
Every Chilled Water Coil selection is about balance. Your coil selection balances the rows/fins versus the cost of the coil pressure drops/performance. Trying to cut corners on your initial selection may save you money upfront, but you will inevitably pay it back down the line through added energy costs. This is a truism for every manufactured […]
10 Things To Know About Chilled Water Coils
1. Hot or chilled water coils are still water coils. There is really no difference between hot water coils and a chilled water coils in construction. Hot water coils are usually 1 or 2 rows and chilled water coils are usually 3 to 12 rows deep. 2. The vast majority of chilled water coils are […]
OEM Replacement Coils: Repair or Replace
The real reason why OEM HVAC coils need to be replaced rather than repaired is due to energy costs. If your coil is not operating near desired levels, you’ll need to increase the energy to make it work at its peak performance.
Now Offering R-454B Refrigerant for All DX Coils
In keeping with most of the OEM’s in 2024, Capital Coil is helping everyone transition from R-410A over to R-454B refrigerant in their DX Coils. Whether you are designing a new system, or retrofitting an existing one with a condensing system, Capital Coil can help in making the switch in refrigerants.
How to make your HVAC OEM Replacement Coil Buying Process Easier??
Capital Coil & Air has developed some simple strategies for the entire buying process that should help in avoiding many of the annoyances
What Does “Splitting” DX (Evaporator) Coils Mean
Cooling Coils & Moisture Carryover
Many people do not think that moisture carryover is a problem…until you have moisture running down ductwork or spewing all over the inside of an air handler.
Tips on Hand Designation & “Counter-flow”
Are your water coils right hand vs. left hand? Is it looking into the face of the coil or with the air hitting you in the back of the head? What exactly is counter-flow and why is it important? Are you completely confused by why right hand vs. left hand even exists?
Case Study: We Need These Coils on a (5) Day Quick-ship
In late June, Capital Coil received a call from a Trane office in Ohio regarding quick-ship availability. One of Trane’s top customers had an urgent need for (12) large chilled water coils with stainless steel casing. The problem/hurdle that they were encountering was that they needed all (12) coils to be built and ship out […]