Hint, it is not ABB. The winner of the 2012 Variable Frequency Drive of the Year was chosen by our world wide ControlTrends Community. This VFD beat the best of the best in this very competitive category to be crowned the 2012 Variable Frequency Drive of The Year.
So just how cool is this drive?? Click here and see for yourself. Want to get training on the 2012 Variable Frequency Drive of the Year without leaving your computer?
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The 2012 Variable Frequency Drive of The Year and the winner is…..
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Introducing Control Trends Awards VFD Nominee Yaskawa
November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yaskawa provided the Control Trends Community this video on their Z1000 Series. The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. announces the release of the Z1000 variable speed drive designed specifically for commercial HVAC applications.
The Z1000 Variable Speed Drive is designed for building automation applications such as fans, pumps, and cooling towers [Read more...]
Variable Frequency Drives : Why you don’t need a bypass
November 1, 2011 by 4 Comments
When I think about variable frequency drives (VFDs) and bypasses I am reminded of the story of the family of women cooking a ham at Christmas. The young girl notices that her mother cuts each end of the ham off before [Read more...]
Variable Frequency Drives : Why you don't need a bypass
November 1, 2011 by 4 Comments
When I think about variable frequency drives (VFDs) and bypasses I am reminded of the story of the family of women cooking a ham at Christmas. The young girl notices that her mother cuts each end of the ham off before [Read more...]
Greener Buildings : Why Variable Frequency Drives Are The Optimal First Step
October 15, 2011 by 2 Comments
The technology behind variable frequency drives (VFDs) has been around for over forty five years and involved in HVAC for over twenty five years. However, many people remain in the dark as to how much energy and money VFDs save. The truth is VFDs are one of the best ways to make a building greener and save energy. Half the electricity used in a building is a direct result of pumping air and water through the buildings HVAC systems. [Read more...]
Honeywell VFD Training
September 15, 2011 by 1 Comment
A couple of weeks ago Stromquist and Company put on with the help of Honeywell a training class featuring Honeywell VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives).
Commission a Variable Frequency Drive in 36 Seconds?
September 3, 2011 by 9 Comments
Starting up a variable frequency drive can be as much an art as it is a science, and because a variable frequency drive can save so much money, you are going to see them on just about any project you bid. When you are estimating a job, how much do you add for the variable frequency drive? The price of a drive is easy to figure (the price is the price), so conventional wisdom would say go with the low price drive. But is that really the smart move?
Most of the pros I know say no. [Read more...]
Variable Frequency Drive Money Saving Tip
July 21, 2010 by 1 Comment
Stromquist & Company is a stocking distributor of all types of Variable Frequency Drives in Atlanta Georgia. Since we stock different brands of Variable Frequency Drives from the Honeywell Variable Frequency Drive to the Johnson Variable Frequency Drive to the Teco Westinghouse Variable Frequency Drive we are able to look for which product provides the best value for our customer when it comes to their Variable Frequency Drive needs. In this video you will see how to save money on your variable frequency drive project by determining if you need a by pass on your variable frequency drive project
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As this video shows in most cases you will not need a bypass and this can and will save you big dollars on your variable frequency drive projects. Variable Frequency Drives are a great way to save money by reducing the speed of motors and pumps when they do not need to run at full capacity. To get an idea of how much you can save check out this variable frequency drive energy calculator from Honeywell. You also should check out this video on how to set up you Variable Frequency Drive with a 0-10 volt input. For all your variable frequency drive needs in Georgia and Florida contact Stromquist & Company
