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TechTime is a Neptronic publication aiming to inform you on the best ways to deal with common issues highlighted by our technical support team. In this section you will find all Tech Time articles related to Electric Duct Heaters.

June 2018

It's all about selection: New feature makes selection easy

This month we discuss a new feature being added to our Electric Heater Selection Software in the near future. The "self-verify" feature produces a checklist to ensure you make the best possible selection when designing your heating system. Click here to learn more.

March 2018

Vernier Control: The Inside Scoop

This month we detail the ins and outs of Vernier Control and how it really works - specifically in correlation with the control signal. Click here to learn more.

February 2018

Supersize me! Neptronic's large load heaters

Our article this month features our giant heaters, their applications and how Neptronic's designs save energy and are cost effective. Click here to learn more.

December 2017

UL, CSA and ETL Certifications: Knowing your options

A succinct and comprehensive guide to American and Canadian Certifications. Click here to learn more.

November 2017

Let's not get technical: Storing Electric Heaters

Important tips on how to safely store your electric heater if you don't need to install it right away. Click here to learn more.

October 2017

Use the protection you need: Enclosure types (Control Panels)

Certain applications require specific types of control panels or enclosures for heaters. This article talks about the different types of enclosures available to suit the environment. Click here to learn more.

September 2017

Flashback: Quick Tech Glance, Part Two

Some reminders regarding important considerations when choosing, designing and building an in-duct heater. Click here to learn more.

July 2017

Flashback: Quick Tech Glance, Part One

It's a summertime refresher! This month's TechTime takes a look back at some pro tips and ideas. Click here to learn more.

June 2017

Tube it right! Prevent overheating due to low or no airflow

Air flow is important in the prevention of overheating due to low or no airflow. This month, we look at one of the new safety features added to heaters with an airflow switch with important tips on how to complete the minor installation. Click here to learn more.

May 2017

Know Your Signals Control Signals to Heat

The following signal types can control Neptronic heaters: electric ON-OFF, electric modulating, pneumatic ON-OFF and pneumatic modulating. Here is a simple explanation of how each of them operates and what’s inside the control panel for each control signal type. Click here to learn more.

April 2017

Let Us Guide You Towards the Right Path. Heater Selection Guide

The Heater Selection Guide is a quick one-sheet guide to making a precise heater selection to obtain accurate pricing and design. Click here to learn more.

March 2017

Simple as A, B, C EDH Account Creation is Just a Click Away

The design and selection of electric heaters is only a mouse click away with our online Electric Duct Heater Software. This unique interactive software allows you to enter basic data in a user friendly window. Click here to learn more.

February 2017

You Measure – We Build Duct Insulation

Neptronic heaters can be designed and ordered with either an insert (slip-in) or flanged type frame. Knowing in advance which type is required can save time and money on field modifications as well as avoid any possible damage to the heater. Click here to learn more.

January 2017

Wise to Read Excerpts from the Electric Heater Installation Instructions

Following installation instructions is extremely important in order avoid any damage or malfunction to the electric heater. Click here to learn more.

December 2016

Plug It In Using Heater Selection Formulas

At times when designing or selecting a heater, the schedule/specifications may not include all the details you need. This article will help calculate the missing details/information to complete the selection process. Click here to learn more.

November 2016

Play with Power (part 2) Vernier Control

In the previous edition of TechTime, we talked about Vernier Control and its benefits. In this edition, we will focus on how to select it with our heater selection software. Click here to learn more.

October 2016

Play with Power Vernier Control

High capacity electric heaters are occasionally required to meet a sizable load (ΔT). The best and most efficient way to control these large kW heaters is with proportional SCR control with a vernier sequence. Click here to learn more.

August 2016

The Smart Choice to a Better Future Networkable Electric Duct Heater Overview

Today's world runs on technology; from smart computers and phones to smart televisions etc. So why not a smart heater for the HVAC industry? Click here to learn more.

July 2016

Go with the Flow Electric Heater Airflow Direction Requirements

Neptronic electric heaters have many advantages over competitive designs and airflow direction is one of them. Click here to learn more.

June 2016

Heat with Tubes Tubular and Finned Tubular Type Heating Elements

In a previous TechTime article we discussed "Open Coil" heating elements along with their applications and advantages. This edition will cover Tubular and Finned Tubular elements. Click here to learn more about those changes.

May 2016

Yes, You Have Options! Electric Duct Heater Options

Neptronic electric heaters are custom made to suit your specifications. Our proprietary software allows you to select from many options to make this custom heater most suitable for your application. Click here to learn more.

April 2016

NEP-Therm Heaters vs Standard Heaters When are zone heaters a good choice?

Today's homes, condos and offices require more fresh air than ever in order to avoid living in an environment that is both uncomfortable and unhealthy. NEP-Therm heaters (zone heaters) complement your heating system by preheating fresh air. Click here to learn more.

March 2016

Those Extra Minutes Are Worth It! Verifying Your Heater Selection Software Order

Neptronic offers the possibility of obtaining specifications directly on our website and also submit orders online using the same software. When using this tool, it is highly important to verify that the selection is correct and approved as per your requirements BEFORE submitting the order. Click here to learn more.

February 2016

HOT Enough to Handle...? Process Heaters

Neptronic electric heaters are designed for various applications to accommodate dimensions, kW and voltage. Amongst many of the available options there is "Process Heater". Click here to learn more.

December 2015

Turn ON / Turn OFF – Depends on Your Signal HEC Signal Output and Troubleshooting

Neptronic's universal heater controller, known as the HEC is an integral part of our electric heaters. The HEC accepts any control input signal available in the HVAC industry and converts it to either a modulating output to the solid state relays and/or to a staged on-off signal to the electric heater relays. If you have a modulating heater but do not have a modulating signal on site, this should not be a problem. Click here to learn more.

November 2015

Am I Exposed Enough? Cold Spots (Blank Offs)

Cold spots are metal sheet add-ons that extend the distance between the control panel and the thermal cutouts (and coil) while keeping the same overall inside duct dimensions. This exposes the cutouts to the airstream and prevents overheating. Click here to learn more.

October 2015

To Flip or not to Flip Duct Heater Orientation

Neptronic heaters can be custom built for horizontal or vertical airflow. Control panels can be side, bottom or top mount or even remote mount if space is an issue. With all these different options available, it is always good to have the correct construction confirmed at design stage so that the heater can be built accordingly. Click here to learn more.

August 2015

I Control Myself… Internal Set Point Option

If you are a technician or a caretaker who maintains HVAC systems in a building, you probably experienced this at least once. Complaints about the temperature being too hot or too cold. Besides system issues or malfunctions of any HVAC systems, it’s sometimes as simple as the wall-mounted thermostats being adjusted by the public! Click here to know how to avoid this situation.

July 2015

Does Distance Matter? Airflow Conditions to Avoid

While installing a duct heater, there are certain basic rules to follow. Respecting minimum distances upstream and downstream of the heater is one of the important ones. here are some installation tips that will prevent damaging of the heating elements and controls.

June 2015

Master the Elements Open Coil Type Heating Elements

When specifying electric heaters in a project, it is important to have a good knowledge of the different coil types. Knowing their characteristics, advantages and usual applications ensures an optimal design and prevents any unwanted situations in the future. Click here to learn more about open coil type elements.

May 2015

Where is the Airflow Switch?! Electronic Airflow Sensors

Some people get confused when they do not see an airflow switch with a pitot tube (probe) on installations featuring Neptronic electric heaters.That is because our open coil, modulating heaters are equiped with patented Electronic Airflow Sensors (EAS) and do not require the probe that we normally see with fixed or adjustable airflow switches (PDN or PDA). Click here to learn more.

April 2015

Thinking Remotely: Remote Duct Heater Control

In most public places such as vestibules and hallways, having a thermostat installed on the wall is not ideal since it can be accessed, controlled or damaged by unauthorized personnel. Neptronic’s room temperature sensors STR1-13 (3.3kOhms) and STR1-11 (10kOhms) can be used with duct heaters to resolve this issue. Click here to learn more.