Related Posts

• 

  Cambridge S-Series Preventative Maintenance Schedule

  Proper maintenance is essential to keep your Cambridge S-Series heating unit running efficiently and prevent costly repairs. This blog outlines a preventative maintenance schedule for your unit. Depending on whether your unit has filter sections, inspections should be done two or four times a year. In this guide, we'll cover crucial tasks like checking air filters, greasing bearings, inspecting belts, and more. By following these steps, you'll extend the lifespan of your equipment and optimize its performance, reducing energy costs and minimizing downtime. Let's get started on maintaining your Cambridge S-Series unit.  *Full maintenance procedures and instructions may be found in the applicable product tech manual. Suggested inspection Frequency:  2 times per year for units without filter sections  4 times per year for units with filter sections  Check the air filters: Clean these filters if necessary because dirty filters will reduce CFM and could damage the discharge air sensor.  Service the filters as needed based on the “loading” experienced. Clean filters typically start out with a pressure drop across the filters between 0.15 and 0.25” WC. Cleaning or replacement is generally required below the pressure drop increased by ...
• 

  How Does an Indirect Evaporative Cooling Unit Work? | Cambridge ESC-Series Cooling Animation

  Employee safety, comfort, and productivity are very important in today’s workplace. Industrial environments with exhaust are one of the more difficult cooling applications. Internal and/or external heat gain can result in excessive temperatures in your building. The exhaust fans located in these types of buildings can make cooling with traditional methods very difficult and expensive. A two-stage evaporative cooling unit can provide cheaper industrial cooling, making your work environments safer, more productive, and more comfortable. The evaporative cooling unit uses 100% outside air to provide tempered make-up air and building cooling. The ESC-Series unit is designed for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings needing better indoor air quality without the equipment or operating costs associated with mechanical cooling. Cool, tempered air enters your industrial building or warehouse from the two-stage unit. The exhaust fans that are opposite of the indirect evaporative cooling units create a push-pull effect that allows the cooler air to move across your workspace. An indirect evaporative cooling module provides the first stage of cooling. A patented polymer heat exchanger separates the ventilation airstream from the vaporizer airstream, resulting in ...
• 

  Customizing the standard S-Series for better performance in humid environments

  In warehouse and distribution center spaces where our standard S-Series HTHV (high-temperature heaving & ventilation) heaters are commonly installed, the units see 20-30+ year lifespans under routine maintenance and within the range of normal environmental conditions. However, not all applications are “standard” and need specific conditions to be considered in the system design. A prime example of a situation where a facility needs the heat throw and efficiency that our S-Series provides, but with an overly humid environment, is that of heating a carwash tunnel.  First, the facts: the car wash industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S., valued at a record $14.21 billion in 2020 and expected to expand 4.8% annually from 2021 to 2028. Based on conversations with industry leaders, a significant portion of their profit comes in the winter months; however, outside winter weather conditions paired with open bay doors present a challenge to keeping the tunnel warm enough for the car wash equipment to stay optimally functional. Closing the bay doors to retain heat is not an option because people may assume it is ...
• 

  The Cambridge S-Series: A Lifecycle Cost Comparison

  When deciding on a system to heat your facility, cost plays an important role. While some project bids might gravitate to the cheapest available option to meet the specs, it is pertinent to consider the other cost factors involved (energy savings and maintenance costs) as they will play a major role in the overall unit life cycle cost. On our S-Series HTHV heating unit, the unique blow-thru design, with 160-degree maximum temperature rise and discharge temperature, delivers more usable heat and thermal comfort with minimal temperature variation throughout the heated space. In addition, this commercial/industrial space heater is 20-70% more energy-efficient than all other types of indirect and direct gas-fired systems used to heat large commercial and industrial buildings.   
• 

  Retrofit Case Study: Cambridge HTHV Heaters vs Direct Fired Recirculation

  In Fairmont, WV, a manufacturer with a 160,000 ft2 building faced a challenge. They were using direct-fired-recirculation units to heat their facility, but this resulted in uneven temperatures, high operating costs, cold dock areas, and maintenance headaches. They knew they needed a solution that would not only reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions but also save on annual operational costs. That's when they decided to turn to the Cambridge S-Series. Choosing the Cambridge S-Series proved to be a game-changer for the manufacturer. The Cambridge system provided more even temperatures, warmer dock areas, lower operating costs, and lowers maintenance costs. Their total operating cost with the Cambridge system was only $0.65/ft2, which is significantly lower than the previous operating cost of $1.12/ft2. What's more, the Cambridge system used less total energy, resulting in a remarkable 42% reduction in carbon emissions, or 410 fewer metric tons of CO2 per year. Thanks to their choice of going with the Cambridge S-Series, the manufacturer can now enjoy annual savings of up to $1.54 million over 20 years. Cambridge units are built to last, with low maintenance ...
• 

  A Breath of Fresh, Cool Air: Cambridge ESC vs. Swamp Coolers

  Swamp coolers (evaporative coolers) and Cambridge Air Solutions ESC units both play a significant role in cooling indoor environments, but they differ in their principles of operation and the benefits they offer. While both aim to provide comfort, the Cambridge Air Solutions ESC unit goes the extra mile in enriching lives through its innovative approach to cooling. Now, let's get into what sets them apart... Swamp Cooler (Evaporative Cooler):  Principle of Operation: Swamp coolers work by evaporating water to cool the air. They are highly effective in dry, arid climates with low humidity.  Cooling Mechanism: These coolers add moisture to the air, which helps lower the temperature. The cooling effect is achieved through the evaporation process.  Energy Efficiency: Swamp coolers are energy-efficient and use less electricity compared to traditional air conditioners.  Suitable Climate: They are most effective in hot, dry climates with low humidity levels, as the cooling effectiveness decreases as humidity levels rise.  Cambridge Air Solutions ESC Unit:  Principle of Operation: The Cambridge Air Solutions ESC unit uses an indirect evaporative heat exchanger, wherein cooling is achieved through the evaporative process without adding moisture to ...