"Blower Door Test" Build Show Build: Boston - Bonus Episode
Posted on: 2023-10-07
Insulation is done and Sam from Retrotec is here to help Steve get a first update on the Boston project's blower door score. Learn all about the process of running a blower door test and input from Steve on why you need these numbers on your projects.
Zone Pressure Diagnostics ZPD with Bill Eckman of NME$A (Sept 10, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-09-23
-Benefits and limitations of Zonal Pressure Diagnostics(ZPD)
-Best practices for accurate results
-Reference tube locations for testing
-Common mistakes and solutions
-Interpreting the results
Bill
Multiple fan testing 101 (August 18, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-08-25
-Multiple fan Testing
-Controlling multiple fans
-FanTestic Basic
-Fan Options
-Frame Options
-Fan
Commissioning HRV and Testing Exhaust (July 4, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-08-14
-What are ERVs and HRVs?
-What does it take to commission a new HRV?
-What types of tools and protocols are best for testing
Air Leakage Testing for Home Inspectors (July 7, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-08-08
-What effect will IECC adoption have?
-What types of tests will you need to know?
-What obstacles will home inspectors run into?
-Non-Invasive vs. Diagnostic
Infiltration and Duct Leakage with BPI (July 30, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-08-06
-IDL Exam Discussion
-IDL Overview
-Business Opportunities
-IECC Requirements VS Local Jurisdictions
-Who can perform the test
-Duct Testing and Blower Door
Blower Door 101 (April 14, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-08-05
-Reasons to Test
-Code Requirements for a blower door test
-How to Test
-Testing and Quality Control
-Ways to ensure accuracy
-Common problems and
New Testing Opportunities for Equipment You Already Own (Apr 7, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-04-13
- Using your DucTester or blower door as a powered flow hood
- How to test exhaust and supply flows, test total flow of a HVAC air handler
- Enclosure Zone testing
- Area of Refuge, Raised Floor,
Troubleshooting with Retrotec (Mar 31, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-04-08
A full Questions & Answers session dedicated to your questions. Check out this webinar recording for FAQ about building
Blower Door 101 (Mar 17, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-04-07
- Why test?
- What are the requirements for blower door test?
- What else can the blower door be used for?
- Why the blower door test is the ultimate Quality Control
Calibration vs Accuracy (February 10, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-04-06
- What happens during laboratory testing for fans and gauges
- An inside look at the actual calibration process for a Retrotec system.
- How to self-check your fan and
Accurate Tests for Exhaust Fans, HRVs & ERVs (January 23, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-04-06
- General requirements for bathroom & kitchen exhaust fans
- How to use your DucTester as powered flow hood
- Why the new FlowFinder mk2 is the Gold Standard in testing
- How to use Retrotec gauges
How Accurate is Your Blower Door or Duct Testing Fan (Jan 20, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-03-11
- What's inside the fan (or Fan Deconstructed )
- Important fan accuracy requirements
- What factors cause high uncertainty %
- How to reduce uncertainty testing
Online Certification - Live Training (Jan 16, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-03-10
- How to use operate the online training - for new users
- The best way to apply the techniques from the online course
- Terminology 101
- Test your knowledge on the "Jeopardy" style quiz
- Question
How Equipment and Process Affect Your Accuracy (Jan 13, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-03-09
- How to determine equipment accuracy
- Gauge / Fan Calibration requirements
- How to reduce uncertainty in your results
- Why QA ≥ QC = better accuracy
- Identifying the right process for the
Louisiana IECC Code Duct Testing (Jan 9, 2015)
Posted on: 2015-01-23
- 2009 IECC Code overview
- Duct testing requirements
- Setup & perform a test
- Create compliance reports
- Questions and
Multiple Fan Testing for Large Buildings (Dec 16, 2014)
Posted on: 2015-01-23
- Perform automatic multipoint tests
- Create custom reports based on your testing standard
- Device testing strategies for low & mid-rise buildings
- Take a sneak peak at Retrotec's Multiple Fan
Title 24 Testing Requirements (Dec 2, 2014)
Posted on: 2014-12-16
- Title 24 Testing - not just for California
- New Single Point and Multi-Point blower door tests
- Total System Air Flow Test
- Plenum pressure matching
- Using duct tester or blower door as
Best Practices: Duct Testing (Nov 13, 2014)
Posted on: 2014-11-18
- Depressurization vs Pressurization tests
- Code and Third party requirements
- Best methods for pressure pans, passive & powered flow hoods
- Unique products to seal and simplify testing
- More
Best Practices: Train Your Staff (Nov 4, 2014)
Posted on: 2014-11-10
- Most effective methods for in-house training
- Why Training = Quality Assurance
- Building your team's effectiveness (office & technicians)
- Converting technicians into trainers
- Converting
QA/QC with Retrotec Software (Sep 30, 2014)
Posted on: 2014-10-29
- Data logger - create Excel spread sheets automatically from your test results.
- Virtual Gauge - you can control 1 or multiple gauges and share results across town or the world.
- GaugeRemote app -
IECC Code Compliance for Blower Door, Duct Testing, Testing Exhaust Fans (Oct 21, 2014)
Posted on: 2014-10-29
- International Energy Conservation Code testing requirements
- Top items to guarantee passing and when to perform the test
- Confirm compliance with WiFi gauges & apps
- What are the next testing
DM32 Smart Gauge Overview (Sep 9, 2014)
Posted on: 2014-10-29
- DM32 interface and operation
- Running a Retrotec or MN fan
- Using Virtual Gauge, GaugeRemote, and Data Logger
- Calculating
Blower Door Testing for Insulators (Sep 23, 2014)
Posted on: 2014-10-29
- Blower door tests demystified. See how simple this test is!
- What are the requirements for a blower door test.
- What else can a blower door be used for?
- Why a blower door is the ultimate
Blower Door Testing for HVAC Contractors (Oct 14, 2014)
Posted on: 2014-10-29
- Testing the envelope provides accurate equipment sizing
- Prevent call backs and comfort issues
- The envelope is the largest duct system - it should tested
- Add testing services for contractors
US341: Duct leakage to outdoors
Posted on: 2014-10-01
Testing duct leakage to outdoors with DM32 and
Using the DM32 with TEC Exhaust Flow Meter
Posted on: 2014-09-17
Retrotec Blower Door Instructional Video
Posted on: 2014-08-07
Learn how to run a blower door air leakage test in a residential
ISO 14520 Clean Agent Enclosure Integrity testing (May 29, 2014)
Posted on: 2014-06-06
Introduction to Enclosure Integrity testing for Peak Pressure & Hold
