Flow on the Go

Two weeks after visiting DMG’s Product Showcase, the Flow Environmental System team traveled across the country to present a case study at the ATOMspehere Summit in Washington, D.C.

Flow, in partnership with Berkeley Labs (the 16-time Nobel-recognized East Bay Institution), showed energy savings of 54% annually and operational cost savings on a typical office building using a natural refrigerant (R744) heat pump.

ProspectSV and DMG are pooling their resources and expertise to deploy these promising low-GWP heat pumps. This collaborative effort is currently engaged in field testing and providing comprehensive training for Flow’s CO2 Heat Pump in the Bay Area. This is a significant step in advancing sustainable, low-GWP, all-electric HVAC solutions in the marketplace.

The collaboration between DMG, Berkeley Lab, and Flow Environmental Systems combines cutting-edge research, practical manufacturing expertise, and market-oriented solutions to develop and deploy low-GWP heat pumps. This multi-faceted approach ensures that the resulting technology is both innovative and commercially viable, contributing to more sustainable heating solutions.

More at dmgn.com/flow

Highway to the AirZone

Airzone Control Solutions specializes in smart zoning solutions for heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in residential and commercial buildings. Their products include:

Smart Thermostats: Advanced thermostats that integrate with HVAC systems to provide precise temperature control in different zones of a building.

Zone Control Dampers: Motorized dampers that regulate airflow to specific zones, allowing for individual climate control and energy efficiency.

Control Systems: Centralized control panels and software that manage and monitor the entire zoning system, offering flexibility and customization options.

Integration with BMS and Smart Home Systems: Compatibility with a range of building management systems as well as smart home platforms for enhanced automation and remote control capabilities.
Overall, Airzone Control Solutions aims to optimize comfort and energy efficiency by offering intelligent zoning solutions tailored to various building types and HVAC configurations.

Rising Freshman (& Sophomore)

The Changeair Freshman and Sophomore classroom air handling units, with their whisper-quiet operation, offer an extensive range of design options. The freshman units provide a myriad of design options and cabinet choices, allowing you to tailor them to your specific needs. Whether you want to match them to split systems, integrate them into a VRF system, or equip them with hydronic heating and cooling coils, the choice is yours. The Sophomore air handling units are self-contained packaged systems, offering a different level of versatility. The air-source heat pump or packaged AC models can be configured with a range of heating systems, allowing you to choose the most suitable option for your classroom.  

The Freshman and Sophomore units deliver a complete heating, cooling, and ventilation solution with energy recovery options.  These high-quality units withstand extreme conditions, but they also come with locking access doors that provide full access for service and convenient maintenance of filters. The economizer with powered exhaust, a standard option in our local market, further enhances their energy efficiency.  Designed to save you countless hours of installation labor and material, making them a cost-effective choice when compared with any site build closet for HVAC. They also offer significant dollar savings when compared to a third-party enclosure. This is a simple, proven, third-party tested, and certified solution, something you can’t say about its competitors, giving you the confidence that you’re making an intelligent investment.  

We have you covered with control options: Standalone, Networked BACnet, controls by others, or just a terminal strip.

Do you need to decide which direction to go in designing your next classroom?  Let DMG show you the best options for your project. Schedule a presentation or demonstration today.

Dunham-Bush Chiller

At the DMG Product Showcase, Dunham Bush (DB) featured the ACDS—Zeus Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller, available in a capacity range from 10 to 180 RT and was recently updated to R454b refrigerant. These units are designed to provide a competitive unit that can be delivered to the market quickly. One great option is to upgrade the units by utilizing variable-speed scroll compressors.  

DB is not limited to the ACDS. They offer a diverse range of chillers, including air and water-cooled options, all featuring low GWP refrigerants and multiple compressor technologies. The DB line of semi-custom AHUs, available in sizes up to 40,000 CFM and with multiple construction types, caters to a wide range of needs. The DB-AIRE precision control units for data centers are another testament to the variety of products offered by DB.   

The establishment of Dunham Bush’s US manufacturing facility in Florida in 2019 is a testament to its commitment to its customers. This move not only expanded their operations but also opened up numerous opportunities. Their willingness to listen to customer needs and find reliable solutions is a key aspect of their customer-centric approach.  

Choosing a Dunham Bush chiller offers benefits such as superior energy efficiency, reliability, a wide range of options, advanced technology, quiet operation, ease of maintenance, flexibility, and strong global support. These advantages make Dunham Bush chillers a solid investment for ensuring optimal cooling performance, sustainability, and long-term cost savings. Now is the time to learn more about what Dunham Bush can do for your next project.

Strobic Air

Strobic Air is the answer for applications in need of high-plume dilution and exhaust systems. They’re especially suitable for several jobs and environments where effective and safe exhaust of contaminated or hazardous air is critical. Laboratories and research facilities, including chemical labs, where hazardous fumes and vapors need to be safely exhausted. Biological Labs, for handling biohazardous materials and ensuring containment. Pharmaceutical Labs, To manage airborne contaminants and maintain clean environments.

Strobic are a perfect fit for university labs, hospitals, and healthcare facilities with isolation rooms, surgical suites, and pharmacological compounding rooms. In industrial settings, they are a reliable choice for chemical plants and areas where paint and coating are applied. In clean rooms, chip manufacturing, and data centers, they offer high plume dilution, quiet operation, and are notably durable & reliable, contributing to a significant reduction in downtime. 

Strobic Air is not just a line of products, but a crucial component in air quality management. They are indispensable in environments where the safe and effective exhaust of contaminated, hazardous, or heat-laden air is a top priority. Their application spans from laboratories and healthcare facilities to industrial and commercial settings, providing safe and compliant air quality management.

Nailor Air Distribution

Every building has unique air distribution needs. That’s why Nailor offers a diverse range of air distribution products, from diffusers and grilles to registers and VAV (Variable Air Volume) systems. This versatility allows for easy customization to meet the specific requirements of your commercial, residential, or industrial space.

Nailor products comply with industry standards and regulations, ensuring that your building meets the necessary safety, efficiency, and performance codes. In addition to meeting and surpassing codes, Nailor invests in research and development, and its product line features innovative solutions for architects, engineers, and property managers. Their products often feature the latest technology in air distribution, providing advanced features and capabilities.

Nailor is proud of its positive reputation in our industry: Trusted by engineers, contractors, and building owners. Their products are often recommended and specified in construction and renovation projects.

Nailor Industries is known for its high-quality engineering and performance in HVAC systems. These systems are designed to provide optimal air distribution, ensuring air is evenly and efficiently circulated throughout the building. By choosing Nailor air distribution products, you can enhance the comfort, efficiency, and air quality of your building while benefiting from reliable performance and long-term cost savings.

Atmos and IAQ

We spend 90% of our lives indoors, despite this formidable statistic, Indoor Air Quality is often an afterthought. By investing in IAQ products for HVAC systems, office buildings can create a healthier, more productive, and environmentally friendly workspace. This investment benefits the employees and enhances the building’s operational efficiency while lowering costs.

Building managers and HVAC engineers avoid IAQ products when designing and maintaining systems because IAQ companies often make bold claims about their products.

Backed by internal data and third-party studies, AtmosAir devices have significantly reduced airborne pathogens and pollutants, improving indoor air quality. This reliability is especially crucial for environments where air quality is a priority, such as hospitals, schools, offices, and homes, instilling trust and confidence in the decision-makers responsible for IAQ in these settings.

Another plus for AtmosAir is its products easily integrate into existing HVAC systems. User data reports a significant reduction in mold, VOCs, bacteria, dust particles, and odors, which leads to increased health and safety of the air around you.

More at dmgn.com/IAQ

Armstrong

Armstrong is a world leader in indoor construction and offers indoor air cleaning options for all market sectors. Installing their self-contained air filtration units in all new and existing facilities is nearly as straightforward as changing a lightbulb. Quiet modular filtration units provide a clean indoor environment without elaborate equipment or modifications. 

The importance of clean, safe air quality cannot be overstated, whether in education facilities, laboratories, or office areas. Armstrong’s StrataClean IQ and VidaSheild UN24, with their highly efficient filters and safe UV sterilization, deliver the highest level of quiet, efficient filtration, ensuring a healthy environment for all. 

See how Armstrong’s industry-leading products can improve your indoor environment. Contact your DMG representative today for a better tomorrow.

Zoo Fans

ZOO Fans is a leading supplier of innovative fans and smart controls. Energy efficiency, performance, safety, and comfort are present in every Zoo Fan. Zoo’s Commercial Destratification and JetVent Fans offer unsurpassed performance and value. The Destratification fans create a comfortable indoor environment while reducing energy consumption by blending air from elevated ceilings to the occupied zone. Whether manual or automatic, the full variable speed control allows users to easily tailor the air movement to meet their specific needs while maximizing energy savings. 

Experience the benefits of the Smart Garage Ventilation system, powered by Zoo Fans’ JetVent fans. This innovative system ensures clean and healthy air in your garage. Equipped with variable-speed EC motors, the system operates quietly and efficiently, delivering optimal airflow with minimal noise. The advanced control system, designed to adapt to pollutant levels, ensures consistently clean air. Upgrade your garage with this state-of-the-art ventilation solution and enjoy a healthier environment. 

Explore all of the exciting products and applications of Zoo Fans by calling your DMG rep today.

Clivet Heat Pumps

Clivet, founded in Italy in 1989, is known for its innovation, efficiency, and contribution to sustainable living. DMG is excited to introduce Clivet Heat Pumps to our customers.

One of Clivet’s most impressive features is its unique simultaneous heating and cooling capability. This advanced functionality ensures that buildings can maintain different temperatures in various zones simultaneously, providing a comfortable environment across diverse spaces without compromising on energy efficiency.

Clivet is new to our market, but they’ve been spec’d on thousands of jobs. Built with premium components and subjected to rigorous testing, Clivet heat pumps are renowned for their durability and reliability, ensuring uninterrupted comfort for commercial spaces.

Whether for residential, commercial, or industrial use, Clivet offers a range of heat pump solutions designed to meet modern energy and environmental standards.

Learn more about Clivet Heat Pumps at dmgn.com/clivet

VTS • ERV • HRV • AHU

At our recent DMG Showcase, VTS displayed their fixed-plate HRV. VTS’ HRV and ERV units are great options in DMG’s market. Optimal when simplicity and reliability are crucial, VTS units recover energy from exhaust air to pre-condition incoming fresh air, enhancing energy efficiency and improving indoor air quality.

VTS’s semi-custom ERVs contribute to energy efficiency by recovering and exchanging heat and moisture between incoming and outgoing air streams without cross-contamination, promoting decarbonization efforts without compromising comfort or air quality.

VTS semi-custom air handlers are designed with modularity, allowing for a wide range of configurations to meet unique project needs without the high costs associated with fully custom units. These air handlers can be adapted for various commercial, industrial, and institutional applications, ensuring they fit the specific requirements of different buildings and uses.

VTS’s equipment easily integrates with various components and systems within a larger HVAC ecosystem. Our DMG Service and Controls team provides custom controls on VTS, ensuring a seamless start-up and operation.

Optimize your system’s efficiency, enhance indoor air quality, and achieve significant long-term cost savings. VTS equipment is the ultimate solution: They deliver immediate benefits and support sustainability, making them a reliable choice for HVAC professionals, building engineers, and facility managers in the commercial and industrial sectors.

TCF is Ready for Title 20

The big topic of discussion in our industry involves the recent change in CA Title 20 regulations regarding FEI (Fan Energy Index) >= 1.0. This change went into effect in May of 2024. The Twin City Fan engineering team was ready ahead of the mandates with product revisions, selection software updates, and complete product testing. TCF fans and ventilation systems meet or exceed the stringent energy efficiency standards set by Title 20.

The TCF commercial and industrial product line covers everything you might need: axial, centrifugal, kitchen exhaust, gravity and roof ventilators, mixed flow, plenum, plug, utility sets, inline, lab and fume, heat and smoke, radial, wall mounted, and pressure blowers. 

By offering energy-efficient, controllable, and reliable products, Twin City Fans helps businesses and institutions meet the requirements of Title 20, promoting sustainability and reducing operational costs. DMG product experts can help you navigate the changes and get a compliant fan for your project.

Thermal Corporation

Thermal displayed a fully functional custom air handling unit at our recent Product Showcase. As impressive as the AHU was, it was only one AHU, rather than a display of the multitude of options available.

Thermal’s approach to manufacturing is far from one-size-fits-all. Unlike many manufacturers limited to one or two construction methods, Thermal stands out with our versatile approach. They design and build units for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications, offering options for knockdown and multiple splits for easy retrofit, blower coils, and even vertical arrangements. This adaptability ensures that our units are suitable for a wide range of projects, from small-scale installations to large-scale environments.

This modular design allows for custom configurations to meet the specific requirements of different buildings and applications. Their Air Handlers are suitable for both small and large-scale installations, providing solutions for a range of environments. This flexible approach ensures that Thermal has a solution for your design and specs, no matter the project.

Their recent investment in their Houston area campus has expanded their production footprint to 150,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and office space, improving already incredible lead times.

Do you have a project that requires equipment this summer? Let’s talk today.

Breathe Easy

Ventacity’s ceiling mount ventilators are designed to provide high-efficiency ventilation solutions, particularly suited for commercial and institutional settings, including K-12 schools.

Equipped with energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), Ventacity’s ceiling-mount decentralized ventilators capture heat from exhaust air to pre-condition incoming fresh air and reduce heating and cooling demands. This energy-saving feature lowers utility bills and operational costs over time and will work with most current systems.

Ideal for buildings with limited floor space, these units fit seamlessly into drop ceilings or other tight spaces without compromising functionality. 

At Ventacity, ‘Making Buildings Healthier’ is not just a slogan, it’s a commitment. Our in-ceiling line of ventilation products is designed to supply unrivaled Indoor Air Quality, ensuring a healthier environment. With a continuous fresh air supply and on-board filtration (MERV-13 or higher) that removes particles, allergens, and other contaminants, you can be confident about the safety and cleanliness of the air in your building.

Ventacity’s line of ventilators delivers better performance from your system, lowers maintenance costs, and enhances operational efficiency. Occupants benefit from a healthier and more comfortable environment.

AAON For Schools

AAON’s line of products are the perfect answer to the classic K-12 word problem, ‘What’s the best solution for our school’s HVAC system?’ Built for durability, efficiency, and ease of service* AAON’s line of AHUs, DOAS, and Heat Pumps are ready for the rigors of a well-used building.

Units can include advanced filtration systems, such as HEPA filters, which help reduce airborne contaminants and allergens, contributing to a safer environment for students and staff. This flexibility ensures that the HVAC system can be tailored to the unique requirements of each school.

AAON is currently shipping units with low-GWP refrigerants, making them a great option for districts looking to meet decarbonization goals. Add to the equation, quiet operation, advanced controls equals that the long-term savings from reduced energy costs, maintenance, and extended lifespan make AAON AHUs a cost-effective choice.

*When we call competitors in the K-12 market unhinged, it’s not pejorative. AAONs equipment comes with hinged doors to make routine maintenance, well routine. No unscrewing and hopefully re-screwing service panels in place. With AAON, swing the door open, replace filters and swing door shut. Get off roof.

LG Energy Storage Solutions

LG ESS and Home 8 are reliable, innovative, and ultra-safe long-term energy solutions designed to meet the power needs of any home or business while helping you work towards energy efficiencies, sustainability, and decarbonization goals. 

Are you looking to reduce peak energy costs, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, or enhance your emergency backup power capabilities? Our robust, reliable, safety-tested, and user-friendly solution is more than a product: It’s a way to make your residence or business more self-sufficient and less dependent on the grid, addressing your specific needs.

ESS Energy Storage Systems require less maintenance than traditional generators, are quieter, have better potential of lower installation costs, emit less exhaust, and can be AC-coupled or paired with solar panels to store usable energy. Take advantage of peak shaving to offset energy demand costs and gain a competitive edge by going green. LG ESS transfers power seamlessly to up to four units to store up to 100MWh of power, which is available for automatic transfer when needed.  

The Home 8 provides energy storage solutions for homes and light commercial settings. Its modular designs allow for easy storage capacity expansion, and it is installed with intelligent energy management systems to optimize energy usage and maximize savings.

Achieve energy independence, save on peak pricing, achieve CA Title 24 compliance, enjoy peace of mind, and finally, take control of your energy needs with LG’s home and commercial battery systems. Schedule a presentation today.

SETS

The SETS controller is the only solar PV to domestic heat pump hot water heater system controller that unlocks massive Title-24 credits and Federal tax incentives by connecting the high-efficiency LG heat pump water heater to new or existing PV solar panels. 

Pairing LG’s architecturally designed heat pump water heater, powered by the industry’s most efficient dual inverter compressor, with the SETS controller, domestic hot water is produced with maximum energy efficiency at near quiet operation. With new energy codes requiring solar PV on new residential and commercial projects, the SETS controller is “The” technology to use to receive the maximum Title-24 credit and the maximum federal tax dollars. 

LG’s heat pump water heater with the SETS controller offers maximum benefits for all installations, from ADUs to commercial buildings, in all climate zones, catering to your domestic hot water needs. The LG heat pump water heater and SETS controller can easily be retrofitted to existing solar systems, providing benefits to existing residential and commercial owners. For new installations, the SETS controller unlocks huge Title-24 credits, allowing for increased architectural design options and giving you confidence in its adaptability. Contact DMG to see all the advantages of an All-Electric building and start saving energy today.

LG Everywhere

LG is broadening its focus to feature its field-proven hydronic heating, cooling, and DHW solutions.

Winner of AHR's Innovation Award, LG's Hydro Kit system uses a refrigerant-to-water heat exchanger to produce chilled or heated water. Use the Hydro Kit to preheat domestic water, pool heating, snow melt, in-floor, or other radiant space heating systems. Their Heat Pump Chiller provides heating and cooling capabilities in one system and is scalable from small commercial spaces to large buildings. The new Monobloc combines the outdoor and indoor units into a single unit, simplifying installation. Low-GWP refrigerants connect with LG's intuitive smart controls, making them an excellent option for new and retrofit projects. 

Last year, LG rolled out its Heat Pump Water Heater. While other water heaters hide in basements and utility closets, the HPWH would look at home on the red carpet (if HVAC products had red carpet events). It's more than just another pretty face; it outperforms competitors in every category – https://dmghvac.com/lg-hpwh/

LG Air Handlers and EEV enhance the performance and reliability of HVAC systems. Improved comfort and efficiency are every engineer's dream. Monitor the results with the LG controls Wi-Fi app, which features a UX design and intuitive interface. 

There are only so many ways to talk about fan coils without immediately losing interest. LG's MA is the exception. Its compact design and versatile mounting options allow for easy installation in a multitude of spaces. Its reliability and even air distribution make this product DMG's most spec'd fan coil.