SERVICES
Why guess when you can know?
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The standard cost for a new condensing gas fired water heater: ~$25,000 per 1,000-MBH
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The standard cost for a new commercial heat pump water heater: ~$80,000 per 1,000-MBH
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We only need to save 120-MBH of capacity from a condensing gas fired water heater plant, or 38-MBH of capacity from a heat pump plant to payback this service.
It is not uncommon to replace an existing 2,000-MBH plant with 500-MBH of equipment, resulting in $40k (gas) up to $120k (Heat Pump) in equipment savings.
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In our experience, DHW plants are a magnitude of order larger than the peak load requires; somewhere in a range of 3x and up to 10x. Replacing equipment in-kind can be a costly mistake.
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New York City's Local Law 97 will impose steep fines for fossil fuel based heating. These fees, which take effect in 2024 are designed to encourage "electrification" of HVAC and plumbing plants.
The size of the DHW plant will determine the cost of the electrified equipment and the costs of the electrical upgrades.
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Free-Agent Engineer - "A consultant to the consultants" providing the following services:
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Site survey and feasibility studies: Meet with the client and ask pointed questions to understand their concerns and expectations. Evaluate the existing systems and assess what can stay, and what needs to be upgraded or replaced. Generate a field report with findings, pictures, and provide recommendations on replacement equipment or alternative systems.
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Troubleshooting and resolution of problems with HVAC and plumbing systems. Barrett Consulting has 20+ years of detailed knowledge and experience with just about every type of HVAC and plumbing equipment that goes into a building. Take advantage of this expertise to help quickly resolve difficult problems.
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Schematic design optimization of HVAC and plumbing systems. The best time to optimize for maximum client value is at the beginning of a project. Let Barrett Consulting assist with a successful project from the start.
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Design review of HVAC and plumbing equipment, layout, controls, etc. Barrett Consulting provides a second pair of eyes that is keenly focused on making sure all components of a system are interacting in the right manner.
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Submittal review: Analyzing submittals can be tricky. The devil is in the details and Barrett Consulting can provide insights into subtle differences in equipment that may prove consequential.
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Training: Understanding HVAC and plumbing fundamentals is key to being able to design systems properly… and to stay out of trouble. Most firms lack a structured training scheme. Barrett Consulting can provide individual or group training, single event or on-going per the client’s requirements.
Rates vary: Contact us for a quote
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Owner's representative services related to:
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Engineering consultation on HVAC and plumbing systems
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Domestic hot water flow analysis, sizing, design, and Local Law 97 impacts
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Troubleshooting of mechanical system problems
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Prefabricated mechanical room design and fabrication
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Building systems integration
Rates vary: Contact us for a quote