NORMALLY: $395
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 Online Live
- Two-day (four hours per day) HVAC Training
- Qualifies for NCI Recertification* plus NATE, BPI and State CEU’s (where applicable)
(800) 633-7058
lIVE, online instruction
Individual attention
hands-on testing & problem-solving
normally $395
Eight hours of training
recertification course
Airflow Testing & Diagnostics Online Live 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…
Who should attend?
Owners, Senior Managers, Sales Consultants, Service Technicians, Installation Mechanics
What are the prerequisites?
*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.
Discover more about NCI’s Airflow Testing & Diagnostic Online Live Course:
Airflow Testing & Diagnostics Online Live 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
Normally:
$395
sce contractor pricing:
$100*
Student Testimonials
This training rocks! Nothing like it!
Opened my eyes. Looking forward to the next steps in High-Performance HVAC.
I learned more in one day than I did with 3-day training at other places.
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?
This training is held in four hour chunks, online. See specific events for times. You will be able to log in earlier to try to reduce problems. These events are all lead live by one of NCI’s experienced instructors. There are generally breaks every hour.
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.
How do I attend the 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.