Valencia Lakes Club House in Wimauma, Florida, needed a smarter way to keep guests comfortable in a hot, humid climate while controlling energy costs. With average outdoor temperatures near 85°F and relative humidity hovering around 75%, the clubhouse’s mixed-use spaces demanded reliable dehumidification without excessive maintenance or utility spend. To meet this challenge, the project…
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Nestled between scenic rivers and expansive saltwater marshes, Sea Island Ocean Forest, Sea Island, Florida is a destination celebrated for its warm, salt-tinged breezes and beautiful natural surroundings. Yet, this picturesque location comes with a significant challenges with its climate: persistent, high humidity. With average humidity levels hovering between 72% and nearly 80% throughout the…
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Darrell Sandlin, President of Carolina Heat Pipe, made his way to sunny Orlando, Florida, for the 2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference. This year’s event, held from February 8-12, was a milestone for Darrell, marking his 24th year as an ASHRAE member and Carolina Heat Pipe’s 30th year of ASHRAE membership. A Dual Role of Responsibility and…
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At Carolina Heat Pipe, we approach challenges differently—methodically exploring every angle until we find the ideal solution. This commitment began over three decades ago with our founder, Dick Trent, whose innovative thinking turned a small favor into a groundbreaking invention. It started with a friend’s 5,000 sq. ft. property plagued by water beads on windows…
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The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort and Spa embarked on a project to optimize the performance of its HVAC system, focusing on energy efficiency and improved dehumidification to meet the demands of its sub-tropical climate. The solution involved the custom design, manufacture, and installation of 4-row controllable TRAHP® units into six JCI XTO 42…
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Darrell Sandlin, President of Carolina Heat Pipe, has been appointed ASHRAE 2024 Membership Chair for Region IV. This was announced during the Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) at Lake Lanier, Georgia, in July. ASHRAE Chapter Regional Conferences (CRCs) are held twice a year, allowing chapters and members to meet, interact, and socialize on a regional level.…
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In the heart of Manvel, Texas, where humidity levels often hover between 60% and 80%, efficient air handling systems are not a luxury but a necessity. Carolina Heat Pipe, an innovator in HVAC solutions, has combined its advanced Thermosyphon Run Around Heat Pipe (TRAHP®) system into a 7,000 CFM Trane Air Handler. This project, which…
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“I want to thank you and your team for a professional, high performing product/service. Your attention/care to detail was impeccable and it was great to be able to count on you” Buffalo General Hospital. Dan Arnold was the lead consulting engineer on the Buffalo General Hospital project, a recent Carolina Heat Pipe Energy Recovery project…
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Recently, Carolina Heat Pipe collaborated with Andrej Mitev at Aqua-Therm Plumbing & Heating LLC for our first project in New Jersey at the Zufall Health building in Sommerville. Zufall Health’s website says, “We are a nonprofit community health center providing affordable, high-quality health care across the full lifespan, regardless of income, insurance, or other barriers.” We…
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Carolina Heat Pipe President Darrell Sandlin attended the ASHRAE winter conference and AHR show. It was in Chicago, January 20-24, 2024 From ASHRAE Press Release: The 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference proved to be a dynamic convergence of HVAC&R industry leaders, experts and professionals with a central focus on critical topics such as decarbonization, climate change,…
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