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Condenser Coil

Condenser Coils Failing? Here’s probably why….

by Dan Jacobs, October 27, 2020

Very rarely do condenser coils ever freeze so the first thing you’re going to want to know is if your coil died of corrosion, old age, or possibly vibration.  Old age is obviously preferable because with a few easy dimensions, we’ll have enough to price up your duplicate coil. 
Condenser Coils

Boca Raton Hospital Covid-19 Care Condenser Coils

by Dan Jacobs, October 13, 2020

A large HVAC contractor in South Florida recently contacted Capital Coil & Air with a request to modify an existing system of Carrier 38 Series Microchannel Coils with (4) large condenser coils on an emergency basis. The main goal was to change over from microchannel to standard copper tube/aluminum fin condenser coils.
Steam Coils

Different Types of Steam Coils?

by Dan Jacobs, October 9, 2020

There are two types of steam coils:  standard steam coil, which is used in most reheat applications, and steam distributing coils, which are used in applications where the entering air temperature is below 40 F degrees.
Heat Exchanger

Replacing a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger? And Have the Model Number?

by Dan Jacobs, September 23, 2020

Replacing a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger? Give us the model number and serial number to your heat exchanger and 9/10 times we can replace it!
Chilled Water Coils

How to make your HVAC OEM Replacement Coil Buying Process Easier??

by Dan Jacobs, September 15, 2020

Capital Coil & Air has developed some simple strategies for the entire buying process that should help in avoiding many of the annoyances
OEM Replacement Coils

OEM Replacement Coils: Repair or Replace???

by Dan Jacobs, September 10, 2020

The real reason why OEM HVAC coils need to be replaced rather than repaired is due to energy costs. If your coil is not operating near desired levels, you’ll need to increase the energy to make it work at its peak performance.
Chilled Water Coils

Syracuse University Athletic Dome

by Dan Jacobs, August 26, 2020

The Syracuse University Dome (SU Dome), in Syracuse, NY is currently being renovated at a cost of $205 million. As part of the renovation, Capital Coil built (64) free-standing chilled water coils in sizes ranging from (33” x 93”) – (33” x 118”). All (64) coils are (8) rows with 304 stainless steel casing, increased tube wall thickness of .035”, with connections built and oriented at 90 degrees to facilitate ease of piping.
Steam Coils

Tips on Hand Designation & “Counter-flow”

by Dan Jacobs, August 18, 2020

Are your water coils right hand vs. left hand?  Is it looking into the face of the coil or with the air hitting you in the back of the head?  What exactly is counter-flow and why is it important?  Are you completely confused by why right hand vs. left hand even exists? 
DX (Evaporator) Coils

Chilled Water, DX (Evaporator) Coils & Moisture Carryover

by Dan Jacobs, August 17, 2020

Moisture carryover is present on DX (Evaporator) Coils or CW coils where dehumidification happens. Many people don’t think it’s a problem-until it is!
Steam Coils

Why are HVAC Coils Copper Tube and Aluminum Fin?

by Dan Jacobs, August 4, 2020

It’s really not a coincidence why HVAC coils use copper tubes and aluminum fins. Copper is great for heat transfer,…

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