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Did you know we are an authorized dealer for Solaris shades? Solaris shades are designed for energy savings, ease of use, trouble free maintenance and selective solar control. Solaris shades complement any window with a variety of design options that match any décor. Shades are Greenguard certified, fire retardant and are available in a variety of colors and openness. New this year, we are able to print your logo directly onto the shade. Custom logo blinds are perfect for schools and apartments. Contact us today for a quote!
Did you know that AAB has a new automatic airflow balancing device that works with your smartphone? It is portable; the tool fits in your pocket. It is easy to use, no math or formulas to remember. It is professional, automatically generates and emails detailed reports. This tool replaces bulky, expensive meters and retails for only $39.95. Includes a free app for iPhones, iPads and most Android smartphones.
Did you know that arc flash causes many injuries and deaths each year?
As a Cementex distributor, we can provide materials to prevent these tragedies. Safe tools are the most important part of doing the job right--Cementex's complete offering of American made double-insulated 1000V safety tools and personal protective equipment help you meet the requirements of OSHA, NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 standards. Protect your firm's most valuable assets—your employees and equipment and mitigate your risk today with Cementex’ complete line of electrical safety equipment.
Did you know LED light bulbs can interfere with the function of your garage door opener?
If you’ve been experiencing problems with your garage door opener remote – sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t – and can’t track the problem down, it could be LED bulbs in the overhead unit . The problem lies in the control circuit that provides the long life that LED (light emitting diode) lights are known for. LED lights get their efficiency from pulse width modulation, or PWM, which turns the light off and on more than 15 times per second.
The energy savings comes from the fact that the light is actually on for only half the time. Government guidelines for LED manufacturers require these control circuits to operate on frequencies between 30 and 300 MHZ. By coincidence, most garage door opener remotes have been assigned frequencies between 288 and 360 MHZ.
One large apartment building began receiving complaints of non-functioning garage door openers around Christmas time. The problem was eventually traced to a Christmas light display that included a large numbers of LED lights. Every time the Christmas lights were turned on, the garage door openers went haywire. What’s the solution? Either change your type of lighting or change the brand of bulbs you are using. Starting with a different brand of bulbs would probably be the least expensive way to go. Some of the cheap, foreign-made bulbs seem to the worst culprits, so try a name brand of bulbs. If that doesn’t solve your door opener problems, you might have to switch to a less efficient incandescent lighting setup.