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- Josh Janecek
The hottest summer months are just around the corner! That means buildings with inadequate or underperforming ventilation systems can become unbearable places to work. In these hot buildings workers can suffer from heat related stress and fatigue. Employers will also notice the effect of heat on workers in the form of lower productivity. So, to …
- Ed Neese
In Part 1 of this two part article on Cold Storage Moisture Problems, we identified the four primary sources of moisture in cold storage facilities. I will conclude this series with Eldridge’s solutions for solving condensation or ice build-up problems. Minimizing Moisture Load Whether our customer is asking for help with problems in their facility …
Cold Storage Moisture Problems Part 2: Solutions Read More »
- Ed Neese
Cold storage facilities can be plagued by condensation or ice build-up problems brought about by too much moisture in the air. These problems can be exacerbated in the summer months when the moisture level in the outside air is double or triple what it is in the winter months. Eldridge has helped many customers eliminate …
Cold Storage Moisture Control Problems Part 1: Determining the Moisture Load Read More »
- Ed Neese
Eldridge is Expanding! As a manufacturer’s representative, taking great care of the customers that you serve and the principles that you represent has its rewards. We are proud to announce that Eldridge has been given the additional states of Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma to represent products manufactured by Continental Fan Manufacturing, Innovative Air Technologies, and …
- Ed Neese
We have all heard the term “speed kills” as it relates to the dangers of driving a motor vehicle too fast. But when it comes to a general ventilation system, high air speed can “kill” or severely impact the ventilation system’s intended performance. In this article, we will discuss why Eldridge takes air speed into …
- James Ochoa
In the early 50’s, oil companies began exploring in the Gulf of Mexico with submersible drilling barges. When Superior Oil Company commissioned the Levingston Shipbuilding Yard to build its then state-of-the-art “W.M. Keck Sr.”, Eldridge designed the ventilation system and supplied the fans. From that point on, Eldridge has pioneered new methods and products for …
Eldridge Has Led the Way in the Evolution of Marine Ventilation Systems Read More »
- Clayton Settle
When replacing fans used for general ventilation customers sometimes ask if the replacement fans can provide more airflow without increasing the fan size. Before providing the customer an answer, we need to assess their fans and evaluate the options for adding more airflow. In this article, we will discuss the options for increasing airflow utilizing …
- Chris Schell
Most industrial building ventilation systems designed by Eldridge incorporate louvers and backdraft dampers. Both are used to modify the free flow of air, but they have different purposes. In this article, we will discuss similarities, differences and purpose of each as well as the characteristics used to select the proper one for an application. Similarities …
- Fred Mott
In the third and final part of this series, I am going to discuss how blower enclosures can be used for silencing noisy blowers. Enclosure Applications Sometimes silencers aren’t enough to silence a really noisy PD blower. An enclosure built around a PD blower provides additional noise attenuation if either the noise from the silencers …
Silencing Noisy Blowers Part 3: Blower Enclosures Read More »