Jake McAlpine is the Technical Support Manager at TEC. He initially worked as an energy auditor and has many years of experience in weatherization, including in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). His formal education background is in residential building science and technology.
An important rating on motors is the AMBIENT temperature rating at which the motor can operate. This rating refers to the temperature of the air around the motor, not the temperature of the motor itself or even the temperature of the outdoor air, since the motor is often in a condenser air stream that is at […]
I didn't install this unit. First off, attic installations are among my least favorite applications from the standpoints of serviceability, system longevity, and a laundry list of other items. Here in Florida, it's just a bad idea due to the high humidity and temperature in a vented attic and the condensation issues that can and […]
The thermal balance point is the point at which a heat pump can move heat into the home at the same rate the home loses its heat. Above this point, the heat pump will not need any additional help to heat the home. But below it, the heat pump will need auxiliary heat with it […]
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Jake McAlpine is the Technical Support Manager at TEC. He initially worked as an energy auditor and has many years of experience in weatherization, including in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). His formal education background is in residential building science and technology.
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