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- James Ochoa
Life safety dampers are critical parts of a ventilation system necessary to protect people and equipment when a disaster occurs. In normal operating conditions, these dampers allow air to flow through the ventilation system with minimal interference. However, when something catastrophic occurs, they close to prevent shock waves, smoke or heat from traveling to other …
- Clayton Settle
A good customer of Eldridge’s called to ask if we could help with in solving a humidity problem they were experiencing in their Texas ice cream plant. In a second story room, containers of ice cream product came out of the blast freezer and onto a robotic palletizing machine. Once the product was placed on …
- James Ochoa
According to IHS data, there are 35 more mobile offshore drilling units (MODU) working this week compared to one year ago. This is good news for the offshore drilling industry that has suffered though the longest downturn in history. However, there are still over 125 MODUs looking for work. A considerable amount of work will …
- Ed Neese
Summertime heat greatly influences worker productivity and absenteeism. For large facilities where air conditioning is impractical, a properly designed general ventilation system can greatly reduce heat related stress. However, there is a certain order to creating a ventilation system where all of the components are working together to deliver a cost-effective solution. In this article, …
- Ed Neese
Eldridge is pleased to welcome Richard Thornton, the newest member of our sales team! Richard has recently joined us as a Technical Salesman covering Dallas, Ft. Worth, Waco and Northeast Texas. He comes to us with over six years of technical sales experience. Most recently as a Senior Account Representative. Richard’s technical skills have …
- Ed Neese
Educating our customers as to the benefits of general ventilation for the health of their employees and productivity of their operations is our mission. If we can also help them understand the financial benefits of investing in ventilation equipment, then that is a big win for both of us! That is why we want …
HVAC Equipment Qualifies for Section 179 Deduction Read More »
- 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 »