"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.
Trade Show Booth and the New X-Series DucTester Shell
Posted on: 2019-11-14
In this clip, meet Jack Duffy who heads up our marketing department. Here, he'll show you how customers can demo new equipment at conferences and trade shows and also provide a look at the new
Blower Doors, Duct Testing & Manual J with Wrightsoft's Alex Meaney
Posted on: 2019-11-13
As we all know, one of the most important pieces of the home performance puzzle is properly sizing our HVAC equipment. In most cases, oversized equipment is an issue that we often run into when trying
Retrotec Frame Disassembly
Posted on: 2019-11-04
Retrotec's frames are built for quick disassembly. Watch this brief video to on how to *snap* apart your Retrotec frame in mere
Behind the Scenes: Customer Service and Shipping
Posted on: 2019-08-15
Have you ever called Retrotec with a technical question or to place an order? Match the faces to the names of our customer service and sales staff and meet Ed in shipping in this week's installment of
Behind the Scenes: Blower Door Assembly and Repair
Posted on: 2019-07-29
In this addition to Retrotec's "Behind the Scenes" series, you'll meet Justin and Josh who assemble and repair blower door fans at the Retrotec headquarters in Everson,
Duct Testing Best Practices
Posted on: 2019-07-26
In this webinar, Sam Myers covers all aspects of residential duct testing including total leakage, two methods for testing leakage to outside, testing at rough-in, exposing leaks, and apps that make
Behind the Scenes: DM-32 Assembly Room
Posted on: 2019-07-19
We're excited to kick off our "Behind the Scenes" video series this week. The series will introduce the people who design, build and calibrate Retrotec gauges and fans. We'll also show you how
Home Performance 2.0 with Nate Adams
Posted on: 2019-05-18
Retrotec’s Sam Myers welcomes co-host Nate Adams to discuss Home Performance 2.0, a new and innovative approach to working within the home performance industry. In addition to being a seasoned and
The Evolution of Air Sealing with Owens Corning
Posted on: 2019-02-11
Sam Myers invites co-host Cody Wilson from Owens Corning to discuss air sealing practices to get the most bang for your buck in new construction homes. AeroBarrier is also discussed in great detail.
Calibration and Field Checks
Posted on: 2018-12-21
In this webinar, Sam Myers covers various methods to check gauges, fans and tubing to ensure they are working properly and within calibration. He also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the
Pressurizing Buildings: Differences in Gauge Set-up Between Retrotec and TEC
Posted on: 2018-12-13
When pressurizing a building with a blower door, did you know that extra tubing must be added to the Channel B side of your gauge if you are not using a Retrotec DM-32? If this tubing connection is
Using DM-32 Gauge with TEC Fans
Posted on: 2018-11-16
Learn how to upgrade your existing home performance diagnostic equipment by incorporating the Retrotec DM-32 gauge. I works with all TEC
Locating Leaks in Building Enclosures and Duct Systems
Posted on: 2018-11-16
Sam Myers demonstrates how to use a Tiny-S smoke emitter and pressure pan to locate leaks in the building envelope and duct
Integrating Home Performance Into Your HVAC Business
Posted on: 2018-11-16
With co-host Stephen Rardon of Rardon Home Performance, Sam Myers discusses how HVAC companies and techs can use the "house as a system" approach to add to their service offerings and expand their
Getting the Most Out of Your Blower Door System (July 26th, 2018)
Posted on: 2018-09-22
A blower door system can do much more than tell you how much your building is leaking. It can also help you determine where the leaks are and how severe some leaks are compared to others. There are
Retrotec's rCloud Using TEC Equipment
Posted on: 2018-08-09
Retrotec's auto testing software, rCloud, used with a Minneapolis Blower Door™ fan from The Energy Conservatory
Leak Detection with GaugeRemote & Tiny S Smoke Generator
Posted on: 2018-08-09
Learn how to perform leak detection testing using Retrotec's GaugeRemote software, along with the Tiny S smoke
Build Your Own Exhaust Fan Flow Meter Pressure Pan Combo
Posted on: 2018-08-09
Learn how to make your own exhaust fan flow meter. The DM32 gauge from Retrotec allows you to make your own with any hole size you
Standard 380 - What You Need to Know for Compliance (March 29th, 2018)
Posted on: 2018-04-19
RESNET 380
-Status of 380
-What’s in RESNET 380
-Recent changes – Differences from Ch. 8
-Definitions (also used in MINHERS & RESNET 301)
-Diagnostic testing
-Testing with
Commercial Duct Testing (November 28, 2017)
Posted on: 2018-01-15
Retrotec - Commercial Duct Testing
If you're interested in a new revenue opportunity or want upgrade from an enormous, heavy machine- you won't want to miss this webinar. Joe Medosch will answer
Quality Control - Using the Blower Door to Find Leaks in The Envelope (July 27, 2017)
Posted on: 2017-08-17
Joe Medosch talks about using the Blower Door to Find Leaks in The Envelope
- Air Leakage Basics
- Locating Leaks
- Diagnostic Tools
- Smoke
rCloud Connetivity Tutorial Gauge to iOS Device Personal Hotspot
Posted on: 2017-07-05
Learn how to get your DM32 Gauge connected to your iOS's Personal
rCloud Connectivity Tutorial iOS device to DM32 Wi Fi Create
Posted on: 2017-06-16
This Retrotec video explains how to connect your iOS device to your DM32 Smart Gauge with the built-in WiFi
rCloud Connectivity Tutorial DM32 and iOS to same Wi Fi network
Posted on: 2017-06-16
This video rCloud Video Tutorial explains how to get your Retrotec DM32 Smart Gauge and iOS device connected to the same WiFi
Leakage to Outdoors and Advanced DucTesting Methods (March 14, 2017)
Posted on: 2017-03-31
Leakage to Outdoors and Advanced DucTesting Methods with Joe Medosch
-When is it required?
-Setup options
-Complex setups
-Additional leakage to the outdoors
Preview of the First Hands On Large Building Training (February 3, 2017)
Posted on: 2017-02-07
In this webinar, participants will learn about Red River College's new large building airtightness training program that will be delivered by its Building Envelope Technology Access Centre.
This
rCloud for Android - The Future of Testing is NOW! (September 15, 2016)
Posted on: 2017-01-10
rCloud for Android - The Future of Testing is NOW!
-Downloading rCloud
-Set up your account
-Connect rCloud to your DM32
-Feature
NY Energy Code - Requirements and Business Opportunities (December 1, 2016)
Posted on: 2016-12-20
NY Energy Code - Requirements and Business Opportunities (December 1, 2016)
-Resources
-Who can perform the test
-Requirements & Compliance
-Duct Test
-Envelope tightness
-Blower Door Tests
-Air
