HVAC- Page 8 of 12
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Self-Professed Air Flow Expert Gets Hosed
Bruce Manclark claims he was set up in his air flow testing workshop at the ACI conference
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Passivhaus Buildings Don’t Heat Themselves
Experienced HVAC system designers understand that without active heating and cooling systems, Passivhaus buildings can easily be uncomfortable
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A PhD and an Architect Build a Net-Zero Home
The North Carolina residents explain how they did it and what they would do differently next time
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Choosing HVAC Equipment for an Energy-Efficient Home
If you’re building a new green home, you’ll find that most available furnaces and air conditioners are oversized
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Does a Heat Pump Condenser Need to Go Outdoors?
Once you look at the necessary heat exchanges, the answer is clear
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Video: Duct Sealing and Leak Testing
Duct sealing and duct leakage testing: Two experts from Conservation Services Group, Eric Wilder and Will D’Arrigo, explain how to seal duct seams with mastic and how to use a Duct Blaster to test duct tightness
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The Mad Hatter, Isaac Newton, and That Old Thermostat
Ruminations on life, mercury, and the environment
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How to Install Flex Duct Properly
Following the Air Diffusion Council's standards would lead to better installations
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How to Choose the Right Mechanical System
There's no one system that works for all projects, so how do you choose?
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Good Ducts, Bad Ducts
With ducts, it’s all about location, location, location