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Making Sense of SEER – and Saving Energy Dollars!

In this blog, Gary explains SEER ratings, including the upcoming 2023 changes, as well as the overall impact of efficiency metrics on the HVACR industry.

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Multimeter Safety

Using a multimeter tool incorrectly can cause severe injury or even death. In this blog we review some common multimeter safety practices!

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How Water Quality Monitoring Protects Us

This article explains what water quality monitoring is, methods used to monitor water quality, and how the data collected is used to make decisions that affect you and the environment.

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Detecting the Weapons of War

Gunshot detection systems cannot prevent a gun from firing, but they can buy vital time to alert authorities and save lives. Read about some of the current technology behind gun detection systems in this latest blog.

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Stand-Alone Systems in the 2020 NEC – Article 710

What Changed in 2020 NEC, Article 710? Read on to learn about code changes and additions related to stand-alone power systems.

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Duct Leakage Tests

The International Code Commission (ICC) mandated HVAC duct leakage testing for the first time in the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Since the first leakage test requirement was rolled out, extensive testing procedures and equipment have remained in the Code. Obviously, the scope of the IECC is to conserve energy. Leaking conditioned air to unconditioned spaces is wasteful and unnecessary. There are many duct sealing systems available that will fill most of the small openings around duct fittings. To seal ducts and conduct a leakage test, a HVAC contractor, engineer, or HERS rater use these specialized tools and metho

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How Today’s Energy Code Affects Mechanical System Installations

In the recent past, a mechanical contractor could install very inefficient appliances and equipment with no thought to energy costs. Energy rates were cheap; therefore, mechanical codes did not address energy usage. Mechanical code emphasis was on installation integrity, clearance to combustibles, and service space requirements. The installed equipment was very heavy and overbuilt. That all changed in the late 20th century due to several economic and environmental factors. These factors created a new buzzword: energy conservation.

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Green Buildings Need Clean Electrical Power for Sustainability

Major changes are taking place in the world around us as mankind moves ever forward into an era where reduced energy consumption and the use of renewable energy sources are now the “norm” and no longer the exception.
As new technology becomes available, along with promises of ever-increasing returns on initial investments, many business owners and homeowners are ready to become part of the green movement. There is no question that the time is right for all of us to move forward with our green initiatives.

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Making Sense of SEER – and Saving Energy Dollars!

Most Recent

Multimeter Safety

How Water Quality Monitoring Protects Us

Detecting the Weapons of War

Stand-Alone Systems in the 2020 NEC – Article 710

Recently in

Duct Leakage Tests

How Today’s Energy Code Affects Mechanical System Installations

Green Buildings Need Clean Electrical Power for Sustainability

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