We all love hot, humid and miserable weather in the summer because it's good for business. Unfortunately in many parts of the country that's not been the case the past few years, and for many, business just hasn't been what it should be. But should air conditioning be...
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Dealing With Venting-Related Moisture Issues
by Jim Davis
Most technicians are familiar with the term Pre-Purge used to define the mechanical operation of a burner fan or draft fan prior to ignition of a burner. The main purpose of pre-purge is to operate the fan or blower to clear the combustion chamber or heat exchanger of...
Common Vent Test: Induced Draft and Natural Draft Appliances
by Jim Davis
When an Induced Draft Appliance (Furnace, Boiler or Water Heater) is "Common Vented" with a Natural Draft Appliance, venting interference can occur. This following procedure outlines the proper method to test and evaluate this situation and helps ensure all...
Combustion Air Diagnostics
by Jim Davis
According to NCI's Protocol, rising CO readings indicate combustion air or venting problems. In either case, flue gases are spilling into the space, requiring immediate attention. By measuring draft you can differentiate between venting and combustion air problems....
Choose Your Venting Options Wisely
by Jim Davis
There are many applications in the field where conditions don't allow for conventional methods equipment venting, or when existing venting won't work. When you're faced with the decision to add venting assistance, you have two basic options: Draft Inducers, or...
Breaking Down The Barriers
by Mike Weil
Member of the Month, Charlie’s Tropic Heating & Air, Charlie Marks.
Capture Fall IAQ Opportunities
Fall and spring seasons lack the extreme temperatures that usually keep our services in high demand. You're required to dig down deep and focus on new ways to generate business. Let's take a look at several approaches you can use in your marketing and daily...
Beyond the Venting Tables
by Jim Davis
There seems to be a lot of confusion about how to size a flue or chimney when multiple appliances are vented together in the field. Let's take a look at two flue sizing methods that you can choose to apply. The first utilizes the published industry venting tables. The...
Barometric Damper Test and Installation
by Jim Davis
We've just released a new Barometric Damper Installation Procedure that will enable you to easily determine how to diagnose the need for, and install, barometric dampers under a variety of field conditions. Let's walk through a typical multiple vent scenario...