NORMALLY: $435

Sponsored by Southern California Edison

For qualifiying contractors*:

ONLY $50/DAY

Add $2,000 to $3,000 to every residential installation at incredible 60 to 70% gross profit margins!

Airflow Testing & Diagnostics

  • Available either in-person or online live
  • Qualifies for NCI Recertification* plus NATE, BPI and State CEU’s (where applicable)

(800) 633-7058

Individual attention

hands-on testing & problem-solving

normally $435

one-day in-person, or two 4-hour sessions over two days online

course qualifies for nci recertification

Airflow Testing & Diagnostics HVAC Training

Offer performance solutions that really work with NCI's simple "Air Upgrade" approach!

Learn how to:

  • Identify Fan Type and Fan Speed
  • Locate Fan Tables and Plot Fan Airflow
  • Diagnose and Perform Air Upgrades on HVAC equipment and duct systems
  • And much more…
Sitting with a home owner

Who should attend?

Owners, Senior Managers, Sales Consultants, Service Technicians, Installation Mechanics

*This special pricing is available exclusively to HVAC professionals who work in Southern California Edison’s territory. Your final registration is subject to verification for discount eligibility.

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Live, In-Person Training Program Information:

Airflow Testing & Diagnostics Live, In-Person Program Overview

One-Day Agenda

  • The Air Upgrade Approach
  • Introduction to Static Pressure
  • Measure and Interpret Static Pressure
  • Fundamentals of Fan Airflow
  • Plotting Fan Airflow
  • Completing an Air Upgrade

Live, Online Training Program Information:

Airflow Testing & Diagnostics Live, Online Program Overview

Day 1 Agenda (Four Hours, Online Live)

Module One – Online Training – Introduction and Webinar Logistics

  • Introductions with moderator and trainer
  • Go to Webinar instructions and control panels
  • How to submit questions
  • How to answer polls and fill in the blank questions
  • Pre-training knowledge check

Module Two – The Air Upgrade Approach

  • The state of the typical system
  • Common issues with high static pressure and low fan airflow
  • The importance of diagnostic testing
  • What an Air Upgrade looks like from start to finish

Module Three – Introduction to Static Pressure

  • Static pressure and how it works
  • How static pressure affects fan motors
  • Static pressure test instruments
  • How to gather required nameplate information
  • Where to install static pressure test ports

Module Four – Measure and Interpret Static Pressure – External Coils

  • Hands-on demonstration
  • Static pressure test calculations and examples
  • Total external static pressure
  • Filter and coil pressure drop
  • Duct system pressures
  • Static pressure budgets for diagnostics
Day 2 Agenda (Four Hours, Online Live)

Module Five – Measure and Interpret Static Pressure – Internal Coils

  • Hands-on demonstration
  • Static pressure test calculations and examples
  • Total external static pressure
  • Filter and coil pressure drop
  • Duct system pressures
  • Static pressure budgets for diagnostics
  • How to involve customers in testing
  • How to discuss test results

Module Six – Fundamentals of Fan Airflow

  • Three airflow rules
  • How a fan operates
  • Interpret fan tonnage from the model number
  • Determine required cooling airflow
  • How altitude and temperature affect airflow

Module Seven – Plotting Fan Airflow

  • Introduction to fan performance tables
  • Five steps to plot fan airflow
  • Determine percent of required fan airflow
  • Discussing fan airflow with customers

Module Eight – Completing an Air Upgrade Project

  • A typical air upgrade project
  • NCI Duct Sizing Tables
  • Creating a scope of work
  • Next steps

 

NCI’s Airflow Testing & Diagnostic Training Program Pricing:

normally:

$435

sce contractor pricing:

$50*

Upcoming Airflow Testing & Diagnostics Events:

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Course Qualifies for NATE, BPI, & Most State CEUs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify as an SCE Contractor?

You must do work/offer services in Southern California Edison’s service territory. If you have any questions, contact us at 800 633-7058.

What's a typical training day like?

Generally in-person training days start at 8 AM and ends at either 4:30 or 5. Lunch and workbook are included. There are breaks throughout the day.

Does this class count towards renewing my NCI certifications?

Yes. Airflow Testing & Diagnostics counts towards 8 NCI CEU’s in air-side certification. You can find all the details here on our Certification/Recertification page.

Does this class count for CEUs?

Please see our page about CEU‘s for more information or ask us for more information. 

What do I need to bring to the training?

Please bring pencils and a calculator, and be ready to learn. You will receive detailed instructions before the event.

How do I attend the online training?

You’ll need a laptop, desktop computer or large tablet with internet.  You won’t be able to participate well on a phone. You will receive detailed instructions before the event.

Get Started Today! Call us at 800 633-7058 or fill out the form below to get started on the High-Performance HVAC path!

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