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Make yourself at home as you explore 12 custom showcase homes in a neighborhood designed to take you back to Main Street America, with porches and sidewalks that create a sense of community, and classic architectural styles that display quality craftsmanship and character.

See innovations in home design, energy efficiency and new products as our Homearama builders put their creativity and talent to work to create a show you won’t forget – with value that will make you want to move right in.  Or, stop by the exhibit center to find products and services to update your home.  Meet our Partner Scott Brooker, Owner of SGB Homes, www.sgbhomes.com FHP, Aquarius II Units Installed by Blake Services, Inc.  GEO Well Driller by Pinkston Geothermal, Jeffery A. Stagg.

Dates: October 3-18: Sundays - Thursdays, Noon - 9 p.m.; Fridays & Saturday, Noon - 10 p.m. Ticket sales end 1 hour before closing.

Cost: $10 for 1 day, $17 for 2 days. Active & retired military $2 discount Mondays - Thursdays, except Columbus Day. Children 12 & under FREE.

Mechanical Equipment Sales, Inc. will have a booth from October 3rd to 18th, 2009 in the city of Cheseapeake, Culpepper Landing area. Any question, please ask one of us at MESI or TBA. www.homearama.tv

INTERNATIONAL GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP ASSOCIATION

CERTIFIED INSTALLER SCHOOL

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HVAC Dealers, Well Drillers, and HVAC Professionals:

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, November 18th, 19th and 20th Mechanical Equipment Sales, Inc. will be conducting a Closed Loop Design, Installation Training, and International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) Certification Course. There is a 15 person limit per class for this course; admittance will be a first come first serve basis.

WHAT: FHP/IGSHPA Certification Course

WHEN: November 18th, 19th and 20th

WHERE: Sleep Inn

3620 Candlers Mountain Road

Lynchburg, VA 24502

434-846-6900

TIMES: Wednesday 9 am – 6 pm, Thursday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm &

Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

COST: $850.00 for Complete Course, $550.00 for review

Please notify us by Friday, November 6th, 2009 if you wish to attend. Space is limited; therefore it is essential that we hear from you as soon as possible, in order to reserve your place in the class please complete the attached registration form and mail along with payment or if paying by credit card you may fax it to MESI.

Instructor:

Edward I. Futch - Geothermal Sales Engineer and Certified IGSHPA Trainer

All Course Material To Be Provided

The four primary goals of this course are:

1) Convey in-depth GS-System knowledge - for use in both specific technical evaluation and system installation and service

2) Improve GS-System application knowledge to minimize installation and start-up problems.

3) Improve GS-System trouble-shooting techniques to increase system start-up and field service efficiency.

4) Become an IGSHPA certified installer and member, and receive latest geothermal update periodicals.

The Subjects To Be Covered:

1) Closed-Loop Introduction and Overview - Examination of ground source System technology, system operation, and system components.

2) Economics, Marketing and Demand Reduction - Examination and outline of the GS - System benefits to the Owners, HVAC contractors, and the Utilities.

3) Soils and Rock Identification - Examination of the kinds of rocks and soil and their physical properties.

4) Selecting, Sizing and Designing the Heat Pump System - Calculation of loop length based on building and ground loads.

5) Designing the Ground Heat Exchanger Design - Examination of heat exchanger design procedures, configuration, pipe selection, and sizing.

6) Pipe Joining Methods - PE pipe with Socket and Butt Fusion joining certification.

7) Installation of the Ground Heat Exchanger - Proper evaluation of a site for the most cost effective system.

Grouting Procedures for GS-System Heat Pump System - Grouting materials for vertical bore holes.

9) Flushing and Purging the System - Procedure for flushing debris and air from the heat exchanger.

10) Heat pump System Start-up and Checkout - Performance testing water source heat pumps.

Computer Programs and Testing Equipment Programs:

Florida Heat Pump Engineering Application Data (EAD) for equipment selection will be demonstrated on proper use in determining equipment sizing. Ground loop test equipment containing one pressure gauge with Petes plug adaptor, one digital thermometer, & a pressure inducer will also be available to purchase for $ 98.59 + tax. This test kit is highly recommended for closed loop maintenance and determining water flow and unit performance. If you have a closed loop system to be installed, please bring load calculation for personalized analysis.

On Friday, November 20th, the IGSHPA certification examination will be given to assure that the material was understood and retained, this will be an open book. The examination is then sent to and scored by IGSHPA and if the participant passes, their IGSHPA certification card will be mailed directly to them.

If you have any questions, please call:

Ed Futch (919)920-9887, Allen Cox (757)620-0063 or Christina Perry (757)490-0591 or (800)777-7637

Email: perry.l.christina@gmail.com

FHP/IGSHPA TRAINING COURSE REGISTRATION FORM

Please print or type the request information below. Feel free to copy the registration form.

NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

TITLE: ______________________________________________________________________

NAME: ______________________________________________________________________

TITLE: ______________________________________________________________________

NAME: ______________________________________________________________________

TITLE: _______________________________________________________________________

COMPANY NAME: ____________________________________________________________

STREET ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________

PHONE: FAX: __________________________

If mailing, please include payment. Make checks, money order, or credit cards (Visa/MasterCard/America Express) payable to:

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SALES, INC.

5025 EUCLID ROAD

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

Fax registration to (757) 490-9829

Local Hotels we would recommend:

Sleep Inn

3620 Candlers Mountain Road

Lynchburg, VA 24502

434-846-6900

434-846-6989 FAX

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