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Tei Explains It: Quality Assurance Checklist
By Tei Kucharski October 13, 2014 Checklists are an essential tool when documenting for quality assurance. Quality Assurance (QA) is not for the weak stomached any longer. With all of the RESNET...
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In the Field with Neil: Calculating Dewpoint Temperature
By Neil Moyer October 13, 2014 Condensation on my glass is OK, but not so much in my wall assembly. Summer is nice and hot, and wet. We build enclosures to keep us at a comfortable 55 degree dewpoint...
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Tei Explains It: Rater Class Distinction in Florida
Question: Is there a rater class distinction in Florida? The answer is YES! Only in Florida are there 3 distinct classifications of energy raters – Class 3, Class 2 and Class 1. Let’s review these...
View ArticleIn The Field With Neil: Digital Meter Calibration
Spring is in the air – so what does that have to do with your manometer calibration? Probably nothing, except Spring means new beginnings and we need to make sure that our equipment is up to the task...
View ArticleTei Explains It: Rater Role & Responsibility
Question: What are my roles and responsibilities as a rater? You are a rater. It doesn’t matter what classification. You are considered a third party verifier of energy efficiency of real property....
View ArticleTei Explains It: Quality Assurance
It is very important for a builders, superintendents and agents to understand the significance of field quality assurance (QA). The process on the outside may sound threatening, but it really is a...
View ArticleIn The Field With Neil: Automatic Fan Control
Most of us use either the Energy Conservatory DG-700 or Retrotec DM-2 digital micromanometers. These meters have some great, yet under utilized features. I would like to introduce you to one of the...
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In The Field With Neil: RESNET-Approved Airflow Measurement Techniques
Chapter 8, section 804 of the RESNET Standard provides us with an onsite procedure for measuring the airflow of ventilation systems. These procedures treat the air flows into a grille and out of a...
View ArticleTei Explains It: August Rater Updates
Continue to stay up-to-date on the latest rater news and announcements. NATE/RESNET HVAC Performance Verifier Exam NATE is beta testing the NATE/RESNET HVAC Performance Verifier exam in July and...
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In the Field with Neil: RESNET Chapter 8 Blower Door Numbers
In July 2013 – Florida changed; some say for the better – others not so much so. Never the less, change has occurred. For raters working in Florida, it means that we now have the option in how we...
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UCF EcoStruction Workshops Provide Steps Toward a Sustainable Career
By Sherri Shields August 3, 2016 EcoStruction is a series of workshops offered by the University of Central Florida’s Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) that provides the first steps toward a...
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