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Author: Ed Janowiak

Ed Janowiak is ACCA's Manager of HVAC Design Education and can be reached at ed.janowiak@acca.org or 703-824-8878.

Hey Ed, What’s the Deal With Big Hoses?

Curious about what size you need for different pipe sizes? Learn how to determine and calculate hose size in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

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Static Pressure Measurements and the Truth

Ed Janowiak conducts a series of static pressure tests regarding static tip and coil placement. Read about Ed’s results in this blog.

Hey Ed, Is It Possible to Hold a 500-Micron Vacuum on a Line Set if There Is Moisture in the System?

Wondering if a system can hold a 500-micron vacuum of there’s moisture in the system? Learn when a system can hold a vacuum in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What’s the Difference Between Sensible Heat Ratio and Sensible Heat Factor?

Wondering what the difference between sensible heat ratio and sensible heat factor is? Learn how to use Manual S to find out in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What’s the Main Problem When We Make up a Friction Rate?

What’s the main problem when we make up a friction rate. Learn more about determining adequate airflow in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Why Is Manual S® Your Favorite Manual?

Why is Manual S® Ed’s favorite manual? Learn about the importance of residential equipment selection in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Can We Use the Acronym ECM to Describe All Electronically Commutated Motors?

How do you describe electronically commutated motors Learn the difference between a constant torque and a constant air-flow in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What Is the Difference Between Taking Static Pressure Measurements on a New Versus Existing System?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses the difference between taking static pressure measurements on a new versus existing […]

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Solving the Solvent Conundrum

Have you ever considered flushing your line sets? Or are you currently? In this month’s blog, we will cover some options that will determine when to make pigs fly.

Hey Ed, What Can I Do if I Cannot Find the Filter’s Performance Data?

What should you do if you can’t find the filter’s performance data? Find out what to do and in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Does It Matter Where I Take My Supply Air Measurements for Discharge Air Temperature or Relevant Humidity?

Should you take supply air measurements for discharge air temperature or relevant humidity? Learn how to get the best reading in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Impending Electrification

Electrification and heat pumps are coming, and with them, many HVAC problems to look out for. Read this blog to learn more about heat pumps.

Hey Ed, Can I Estimate Latent Capacity Based on the Water Coming Out of the Drain?

Want to know how to estimate latent capacity based on water coming out of the drain? Find out how to calculate latent capacity in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Can I Use Different Outdoor Design Conditions if I Live in a Heat Island?

Should you use different outdoor design conditions if you live on a heat island? Find out how to utilize Manual J in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

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Indoor Coil Pressure Drop – “Where’s the Heat?”

Determining the proper pressure drop can be tricky. Ed Janowiak goes over the proper way to approach the pressure drop in this blog.

Hey Ed, Why Do I Have to Use the Indoor Design Condition 75 Degrees Fahrenheit at 50% Relative Humidity for Summer Cooling?

Why do I use the indoor design condition of 75 degrees at 50% relative humidity? Find the answer with Manual S and Manual J in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What Is the Minimum Velocity in a Duct System?

Want to find the minimum velocity in a duct system? Find out how to use Manual D to find the minimum in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Is There a Way to Evaluate the System’s Refrigerant Charge Without Connecting My Gauges?

Want to evaluate a system’s refrigerant charge without connecting any gauges? Find out how to wet-bulb for evaluation in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What is Oil Slugging?

Want to know what Oil Slugging is? Find out about compressors and oil backflow in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What is Friction Rate?

What exactly is friction rate? Learn where to find the calculation rate in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

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