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Resource Package: The Unfiltered Truth Series

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For facility managers looking to upgrade their HVAC filters, they need to understand why it is more complex than simply swapping in a new filter and what those potentially adverse effects on unit operation could be. 

This white paper, written by Ron Prager, Executive Vice President at Brinco Mechanical Management Services, explains the many considerations operators need to keep in mind.

This White Paper is part of The Unfiltered Truth Series:

  • The Unfiltered Truth - Part 1: Fundamentals of HVAC Air Filtration & Filter Options
  • The Unfiltered Truth - Part 2: The Effects of Increased Air Filter Efficiency on Equipment and Cost
  • The Unfiltered Truth - Part 3: Cost Considerations & Other Methods of Increasing Indoor Air Quality
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    Join us for this three-part series, where HVAC experts share the indoor air quality knowledge you need to help make the right decisions for your facilities!

    The COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in a surge of questions, recommendations, and code-required changes with respect to indoor air quality. Increased ventilation, higher efficiency air filters, bi-polar ionization, and ultraviolet germicidal irradiation are now being considered (and implemented in some cases) by building operators. Join us for this three-part series, where HVAC experts share the indoor air quality knowledge you need to help make the right decisions for your facilities!

    Ron Prager

    Executive VP & COO

    Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc.

    Ron Prager is a mechanical engineer and a certified HVAC technician, and is currently the Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer of Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc. He is an industry expert with over 40 years of experience in the area of commercial HVAC repair, maintenance, and replacement. During Ron’s career, he has been responsible for the supervision of thousands of replacement projects and repairs. He has authored numerous published magazine articles and has developed more than 15 technical presentations for ConnexFM over the past 24 years. Ron is a past PRSM board member and past co-chair of the education and awards committees. He was also the recipient of the 2009 PRSM Vendor of the Year Award, the 2008 Service Excellence Award, and the 2024 ConnexFM Lawrence Whelan Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Contains 1 Component(s)

    Join us for this three-part series, where HVAC experts share the indoor air quality knowledge you need to help make the right decisions for your facilities!

    The COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in a surge of questions, recommendations, and code-required changes with respect to indoor air quality. Increased ventilation, higher efficiency air filters, bi-polar ionization, and ultraviolet germicidal irradiation are now being considered (and implemented in some cases) by building operators. Join us for this three-part series, where HVAC experts share the indoor air quality knowledge you need to help make the right decisions for your facilities!

    Ron Prager

    Executive VP & COO

    Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc.

    Ron Prager is a mechanical engineer and a certified HVAC technician, and is currently the Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer of Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc. He is an industry expert with over 40 years of experience in the area of commercial HVAC repair, maintenance, and replacement. During Ron’s career, he has been responsible for the supervision of thousands of replacement projects and repairs. He has authored numerous published magazine articles and has developed more than 15 technical presentations for ConnexFM over the past 24 years. Ron is a past PRSM board member and past co-chair of the education and awards committees. He was also the recipient of the 2009 PRSM Vendor of the Year Award, the 2008 Service Excellence Award, and the 2024 ConnexFM Lawrence Whelan Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Contains 1 Component(s)

    Join us for this three-part series, where HVAC experts share the indoor air quality knowledge you need to help make the right decisions for your facilities!

    The COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in a surge of questions, recommendations, and code-required changes with respect to indoor air quality. Increased ventilation, higher efficiency air filters, bi-polar ionization, and ultraviolet germicidal irradiation are now being considered (and implemented in some cases) by building operators. Join us for this three-part series, where HVAC experts share the indoor air quality knowledge you need to help make the right decisions for your facilities!

    Curt Picard

    Vice President, Strategic Asset Management

    Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc.

    Curt Picard is a 40 year veteran in the HVAC industry and Vice President of Strategic Asset Management at Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc. He is a past PRSM Charter Member, formerly served on the Board of Directors and Advisory Board, and was the 2013 Vendor of the Year and 2019 Service Excellence Award winner. Curt has presented many educational sessions throughout his 25 years of active membership with the organization.

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    For operators looking to upgrade their HVAC filters, they need to understand why it is more complex than simply swapping in a new filter and what those potentially adverse effects on unit operation could be.

    For facility managers looking to upgrade their HVAC filters, they need to understand why it is more complex than simply swapping in a new filter and what those potentially adverse effects on unit operation could be. 

    This white paper, written by Ron Prager, Executive Vice President at Brinco Mechanical Management Services, explains the many considerations operators need to keep in mind.

    This White Paper is part of The Unfiltered Truth Series:

    • The Unfiltered Truth - Part 1: Fundamentals of HVAC Air Filtration & Filter Options
    • The Unfiltered Truth - Part 2: The Effects of Increased Air Filter Efficiency on Equipment and Cost
    • The Unfiltered Truth - Part 3: Cost Considerations & Other Methods of Increasing Indoor Air Quality

    Ron Prager

    Executive VP & COO

    Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc.

    Ron Prager is a mechanical engineer and a certified HVAC technician, and is currently the Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer of Brinco Mechanical Management Services, Inc. He is an industry expert with over 40 years of experience in the area of commercial HVAC repair, maintenance, and replacement. During Ron’s career, he has been responsible for the supervision of thousands of replacement projects and repairs. He has authored numerous published magazine articles and has developed more than 15 technical presentations for ConnexFM over the past 24 years. Ron is a past PRSM board member and past co-chair of the education and awards committees. He was also the recipient of the 2009 PRSM Vendor of the Year Award, the 2008 Service Excellence Award, and the 2024 ConnexFM Lawrence Whelan Lifetime Achievement Award.