Monthly Archives: January 2014
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Posted: January 30, 2014
We covered:
-FanTestic Lite
30-day trial gives you FanTestic Pro 24 for then reverts to one standard.
Features
Set up
Running a live test
Cost of Infiltration analysis
-FanTestic Pro
Custom reports in Word
Spreadsheet download
-FanTestic Pro 24
Running a live test with 4 gauges
Semi-auto feature for redoing test points
-What is FanTestic?
It is the software that records and calculates readings from fans and manometers set up to measure air leakage in enclosures. When used in conjunction with Retrotec digital manometers, the software can automatically control fans and capture data in accordance with a number of standard enclosure air leakage testing procedures. -
Posted: January 28, 2014
We covered:
- Basic overview of small commercial buildings;
- Air leakage and pressure evaluation;
- Energy audits;
- Determining infiltration issues; -
Posted: January 23, 2014Categories: Duct Testing for Residential
- Overview of the setup
- Depressurize vs Pressurize
- Air leakage to outside with a blower door
- Where to place the fan and tubes
- Troubleshooting tips -
Posted: January 21, 2014Categories: Clean Agent Enclosure Integrity
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Posted: January 14, 2014Categories: Blower Door Operation with a DM32 Gauge
We covered:
Part one: Blower Door Testing Best Practices
- Workflow with blower doors
- Latest techniques
- Basic setup
- Common mistakes
- Tips & tricksPart two: Controlling Energy Conservatory Blower Doors
- Setup, tubing, and wiring
- Automated speed control
- Workflow and reading results
- Differences from DG-700/500
- Tips & tricks -
Posted: January 14, 2014Categories: Blower Door Operation with a DM32 Gauge
We covered:
Part one: Blower Door Testing Best Practices
- Workflow with blower doors
- Latest techniques
- Basic setup
- Common mistakes
- Tips & tricksPart two: Controlling Energy Conservatory Blower Doors
- Setup, tubing, and wiring
- Automated speed control
- Workflow and reading results
- Differences from DG-700/500
- Tips & tricks -
Posted: January 09, 2014Categories: Clean Agent Enclosure Integrity
- ISO, AS, EN, FIA, VdS peak pressure and hold time compliance;
- Design tips - ensure enclosures pass peak pressure and hold time requirements;
- Identifying dangerous installations and how to fix them.