#equipment selection

Equipment selection may seem like a pretty straightforward process: look at the data plate, find the tonnage that’s close to your Manual J calculation’s total load, and you’re good to go, right? The problem with that approach is that a 3-ton unit won’t deliver 36,000 BTUs per hour like it says on the data tag. […]

 In this comprehensive session, Eric Kaiser walks through the critical importance of establishing proper user requirements before making equipment purchases. Drawing from real-world experiences in the HVAC industry, he demonstrates how poor upfront planning leads to costly mistakes, buyer's remorse, and multiple equipment purchases. The discussion covers everything from selecting simple tools like screwdrivers […]

 In this educational session, Adam from National Comfort Institute (NCI) delivers a comprehensive deep dive into Fan Law 2 and its practical applications for residential HVAC systems at the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium. Adam begins by establishing the fundamental concepts of CFM (cubic feet per minute) and static pressure, explaining how these measurements […]