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What Is a Fan Trench Heater?

Posted by Chris Burroughs on July 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Price's Linear Fan Terminal

Heat Smart, Save Energy

Fan trench heaters are specialized heating devices that are embedded within a trench in the floor or mounted in a low-profile enclosure at floor level, typically along the perimeter of a room or under windows. This type of heater combines a heating element, such as a multipass water coil or electric resistance heater, with a fan to enhance air circulation and heat distribution.

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Topics: Underfloor, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

What Is an Application-Specific Controller?

Posted by Brad Cole on June 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Price’s Single-Duct Terminal Unit with the CO2/RH Thermostat

A Range of Devices for Precise Control and Simplified Installation

In the HVAC industry, an application-specific controller is a device that comes preprogrammed with a sequence of operations for the equipment it’s intended to control. This could be anything from a boiler or air handler to a rooftop unit or terminal unit.

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Topics: Terminals, Controls, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering

How Do Fan Coil Units Work?

Posted by Braydon Whittington on April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Price’s Horizontal High-Performance Fan Coil with a diverter pan

The Energy-Efficient Workhorse of Your HVAC System

Fan coil units, or FCUs, are a quiet but crucial part of many HVAC systems, helping to maintain comfortable temperatures in buildings of all sizes.

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Topics: Fan Coils, Controls, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Filtration

Space Requirements for Fan Coil Installations

Posted by Mark Mahon on March 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Price's FCHC fan coil

Best Practices for a Successful Mechanical System Design

Understanding how much space a fan coil unit needs is imperative for mechanical system design. Incorrect assumptions can create deviations between contract documents and finished buildings, which can lead to change orders and increased project costs for building owners. The type of fan coil unit, the options it is configured with and the overall design of the building’s HVAC system all influence the final installation requirements.

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Topics: Fan Coils, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

What Is a Drop Box?

Posted by Ryan Compton on March 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Price’s Drop Box with High-Capacity Drum Louvers with four-way airflow pattern

A Simple Approach to Air Distribution for Large Spaces

In the world of air distribution, a drop box is a plenum with multiple air outlets that is connected directly to an air handling unit (AHU) by a short run of ductwork. A drop box can be an effective way to deliver a substantial volume of conditioned air to large, enclosed spaces.

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Topics: GRD, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

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