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The Hotline Newsletter - Article Summaries
Current News and Information from Cambridge Engineering. If you want to subscribe to our FREE Hotline Newsletter, Click HereSUMMER 2008
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"Genuine Green Cambridge® Heaters"
Save Energy, Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Reduce Air Pollution and Increase Profits with Genuine Cambridge Heaters. This article summarizes the green benefits provided by high performance Cambridge heaters including dramatic energy savings and a corresponding reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that will also reduce your building’s carbon footprint. Cambridge heaters provide additional value by improving indoor air quality and reducing both installation and operating costs. more...
Message from the President
- “LEED High Performance Green Buildings”
As a member of the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), Cambridge is committed to support the growth of the LEED/green building market. Cambridge Blow-Thru® Space Heaters are shipped and labeled as being ASHRAE 90.1 compliant, a basic requirement for all LEED buildings. The use
of Cambridge heaters can also help earn LEED points.
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Nothing Else Like It
"Ultimate Heating System for Ultimate Soccer Facility"
The new Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, MI is the most modern and state-of-the-art indoor sports arena if its kind. Cambridge Blow-Thru Space Heaters were selected to heat this 3-building, 6-acre complex that is the largest indoor soccer facility in North America, able to accommodate over a million annual visitors. Only a few small high performance Cambridge heaters were required to heat these large buildings with 72 ft. high roof peaks. After the first heating season, one of the owners concluded, “Cambridge is the ultimate heating system for his ultimate sports facility.” more...
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SUMMER 2007
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High performance Cambridge Blow-Thru® Space Heaters are very energy efficient and improve indoor air quality by heating with 100% fresh air. These characteristics make Cambridge the perfect choice for green warehouses, distribution centers and other green building projects. Using Genuine Cambridge® Heaters can be part of the LEED certification process. Cambridge is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) more...
Message from the President - “Energy Stewardship - Save Energy, Reduce Air Pollution, Increase Profits”
Using energy efficient and environmentally friendly heating/ventilating equipment is an easy way to make a big impact in this area. Energy stewardship does not need to come at a premium. In fact it can increase your profits. Using Cambridge® Industrial Space Heaters is a perfect example.
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"Blow-Thru® Space Heaters versus Air Turnover Heating Systems"
If you are still specifying, installing or using indirect gas-fired recirculation heating systems it is time to reconsider your options. Check out this article that includes three testimonials and a heads-up comparison between Cambridge® direct gas-fired space heaters and air turnover heating systems. Comparison building studies show 43% to 68% energy savings with Cambridge. more...
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SUMMER 2006
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SUBSTITUTE any other direct gas-fired heater for a Genuine Cambridge Blow-Thru® Space Heater. The technologies are different. Ability to heat the building will be jeopardized and energy costs will increase. more...
"When the Cost of Energy Matters. Go with Genuine Cambridge"
Don't let the lowest bidder determine what is important to you when it comes to saving energy. Building studies and customer testimonials document 40% to 70% energy savings versus other types of indirect and direct gas-fired space heating systems. Comparison Building Studies are shown for Cambridge versus boilers, infrared heaters, unit heaters, air turnover units and direct gas-fired make-up air heaters. more...
Message from the President - "Who makes your direct gas-fired heater"
If you want the best direct gas-fired heater and if energy efficiency is important, then insist on equipment built by Cambridge Engineering. Cambridge manufactures their own-patented gas burner, the most critical part of the heater. This is why Cambridge heaters can outperform every other direct gas-fired heater on the market and why Cambridge equipment comes with the industry's best warranty package that includes 5 years on the burner. more...
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SUMMER 2005
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Other manufacturers now describe their heater as being "Just Like Cambridge" Don't believe it! Here are 10 reasons why there is nothing else like a Cambridge Heater. more...
"Cambridge Space Heaters versus Infrared Heaters"
Selection factors are outlined for comparing S-Series Blow-Thru® Space Heaters to infrared (radiant) heaters when used to heat insulated buildings with large open spaces. Energy efficiency, ventilation, indoor air quality and total cost of ownership factors are discussed. more...
"Comparison Study - Cambridge vs. Infrared Heaters"
Building study for two Ohio warehouses shows the facility with infrared heating used more gas per square foot, provided no ventilation and had a higher indoor temperature variation compared to the warehouse with Cambridge S-Series Space Heaters. more...
Message from the President - "Cambridge has a new president with a familiar face."
John Kramer, Jr. is the new president of Cambridge Engineering. more...
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SUMMER 2004
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Cambridge Building Study Program includes over 200 onsite building studies. Utility bills show up to 70% savings with Cambridge space heaters versus other types of heaters. more…
"Cambridge Space Heaters versus Unit Heaters"
Frequently asked questions comparing energy efficient, S-Series Blow-Thru® space heaters to unit heaters. more…
"Comparison Study - Cambridge vs. Unit Heaters"
Building study for two identical side-by-side buildings shows unit heater system used significantly more gas than Cambridge S-Series Space Heaters. more…
"That Heater is Just Like Cambridge"
No other space heater can match the low operating costs and overall performance of a Cambridge high efficiency, Blow-Thru® space heater for large commercial and industrial building applications. That's why others often try to say their heater is "Just Like Cambridge." Here are a few fictitious "Just Like Cambridge" comments that are a dead giveaway something's not right. more…
Message from the President - "High Gas prices...Get used to it"
Today's gas costs are about 10% above last year's high prices and more than double what they were just a few years ago. The good news is that help is on the way. more…
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SUMMER 2003
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Since 1963, Cambridge Engineering has been the Performance Leader in Industrial Space Heating and Make-Up Air. Being the best at reducing operating costs and improving indoor air quality have made Cambridge technologies very popular, heating over one billion square feet in recent years. more…
"Why Other Heaters are NOT Just Like Cambridge"
Direct gas-fired air heating equipment is classified as being either "non-recirculating" or "recirculating". Beginning this year, each type is tested and certified to different safety standards. Learn why Cambridge manufactures only "non-recirculating" equipment that heats 100% outside air and why it is both safer and more energy efficient than 80/20 type recirculation heating systems. more…
"Space Heating Comparison Case Study - Recirculation Heater vs. Cambridge Space Heater"
Comparison Building Studies for two similar warehouses show Cambridge Space Heaters provide more balanced heating and can reduce utility bills by 72%, saving over $15,000 a year for a 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse. more…
Message From the President - "Save Energy NOW and in the Future!" Energy efficiency is in the news again due to the big increase in natural gas prices this year that will continue to rise and likely set historic records next winter. The good news is that building owners can save 40% to 60% per year by installing a new Cambridge heating system. more…
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SUMMER 2002
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At Cambridge, we only manufacture non-recirculating, direct gas-fired heaters. We understand the difference between make-up air and space heater designs. That's why we offer both technologies, the M-Series Make-Up Air and S-Series Space Heater product lines. Unfortunately, some engineers and contractors who are trying to do the "right" thing by asking for direct gas-fired heaters have been mislead and are therefore selecting the "wrong" direct gas-fired equipment for their applications. The result can be higher operating costs for the building owner as shown in this SPACE HEATING CASE STUDY. more…
"Our Heater is just Like Cambridge"
We hear this statement from competitors who try to quote a "draw-thru" make-up air heater as an equal substitute for a Cambridge "Blow-Thru®" space heater. Don't be fooled. This equipment may look similar but the technology inside is quite different. Only Cambridge offers a Blow-Thru® design certified for 160°F. more…
"Let's Compare Numbers"
How do you compare a Cambridge S-Series, high temperature "Blow-Thru® unit to a low temperature "draw-thru" heater? Actually, it's like comparing apples to oranges because they are different technologies, designed for different applications. In order to match MBH capacities, a low temp, "draw-thru" unit will always require a larger CFM rating than a high temp "Blow-Thru®" heater. See comparisons. more…
Message from the President - "How do you specify energy efficiency?"
This is the question of the decade for our industry. Today's relatively higher cost of natural gas and the uncertainties that lie ahead means energy efficient heating equipment - if it's available - should not be overlooked. more…
"Don't Wait Another Year To Replace Your Inefficient Boiler Heating System"
Recent case study describes how an old, high maintenance gas-fired boiler heating system was replaced with Cambridge direct gas-fired space heaters at a large manufacturing facility. Documented fuel usage declined by 62%. Management saw a two-year payback from reduced maintenance costs and lower gas bills. more…
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FALL 2001
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When our customer BEST BUY asked that question, we had a very simple answer. Cambridge offers the BEST industrial space heating system at the LOWEST TOTAL COST. This article describes the Cambridge cost effective space heating solution for a new 780,000 square foot BEST BUY Distribution Center. more…
"Is Induced Rotating Air the Same as Air Rotation?"
Learn why the Cambridge Induced Rotating Air approach is superior to air rotation and air turnover systems. Included is a recent case study where a new, four year old air turnover system was replaced with more energy efficient Cambridge direct gas-fired heaters. The results were dramatic. The Cambridge Induced Rotating Air system lowered gas and electric utility bills, reduced maintenance costs and provided a quieter work environment with more even heating throughout the 340,000 square foot warehouse. The replacement Cambridge heating system paid for itself in less than two years. more…
"CSA means AGA"
Cambridge heaters are now certified and labeled by CSA International. For many years our equipment was certified by AGA. Get the background on when AGA transferred its certification program to CSA. Cambridge is still one of the few manufacturers in our industry to have a certified testing lab at our facility. more…
"Don't Use Standard Indirect Gas-Fired Heaters for Freeze Protection"
One of our competitors published a "Technical Tips" brochure where customers are warned against using their standard indirect gas-fired heaters for freeze protection applications. This is due to problems associated with heat exchangers, flue stacks and pilot ignition. Cambridge direct gas-fired designs are recommended for warehouse freeze protection applications because they do not use these three problematic features. more…
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SPRING 2001
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We are not out of gas. We are out of "Cheap" gas! This article explains what caused this past winter's natural gas crisis. more…
"Humidity: Just the Facts Please"
Learn the "facts" about how Cambridge heating systems affect humidity in buildings. New Building Studies show that direct-gas fired heaters can help solve humidity problems, not cause them. more…
"New ANSI Standards for Make-Up Air Heaters - Effective January 1, 2002"
There is now a lot of confusion in the HVAC industry about the new direct-gas fired heater standards that are scheduled to go into effect next year. This article explains the background on why these ANSI standards were revised, the actual changes, the types of equipment affected and what equipment has already been certified, including the Cambridge make-up air heater product line.
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