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Heat pump too loud: what to do before the city gets involved?

Heat pump too loud: what to do before the city gets involved?

A noise complaint about a heat pump or rooftop unit can end in a notice from the municipality. Here are the steps to solve the problem at the source.

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Guide: when is an inertia base needed under a pump or a fan?

Guide: when is an inertia base needed under a pump or a fan?

An inertia base adds mass under the equipment and steadies it on its springs. Here are the situations where one is called for.

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Guide: NRC and STC, what is the difference?

Guide: NRC and STC, what is the difference?

NRC measures what a material absorbs, STC what a wall blocks. A good sound barrier needs both.

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Guide: how to choose a vibration isolator, spring or rubber?

Guide: how to choose a vibration isolator, spring or rubber?

Three figures are enough to choose an isolator: the load per support, the required deflection and how it is mounted. Here is how to find your way.

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Beyond noise: how vibration wears out your equipment — and how to stop it

Beyond noise: how vibration wears out your equipment — and how to stop it

Vibration damages equipment through repeated micro-impacts — here is how to isolate it at the source.

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What are pump vibration isolators and why use them?

What are pump vibration isolators and why use them?

Vibration isolators protect equipment, reduce maintenance costs and improve workplace safety.

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Acoustics vs. anti-vibration: what's the difference and how to tell them apart?

Acoustics vs. anti-vibration: what's the difference and how to tell them apart?

Acoustics treats airborne noise; anti-vibration targets vibration transmitted through structures — solutions often combine both.

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Industrial noise near my home: what are my rights and how do I act?

Industrial noise near my home: what are my rights and how do I act?

A practical guide to citizens' rights regarding industrial noise in Quebec and the steps to take action.

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