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Hey Ed, Is taking static pressure measurements a good indication of a system’s airflow?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses if taking static pressure measurements is a good indication of a system’s airflow.

Hey Ed, Are there ways to judge the performance of a system and prove these results to the consumer?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses ways to prove system performance to a consumer.

Hey Ed, is measuring wet bulb ΔT always necessary when checking a system?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses measuring wet bulb ΔT when checking a system.

Hey Ed, when measuring dry bulb ΔT, is adding volume to the equation a better indication of system performance?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses measuring dry bulb ΔT and system performance.

Hey Ed, is a dry bulb ΔT a good indication of system performance?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the connection between dry bulb ΔT and good system performance.

Hey Ed, Does the air contain less moisture, even though the relative humidity goes up after the air moves across the evaporator coil?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses relative humidity across evaporator coils.

Hey Ed, is 400 CFM always the correct airflow?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the correct airflow.

Hey Ed, What’s the difference between 100 CFM coming out of a metal duct or a flex duct?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the difference between a metal duct and a flex duct when 100 CFM is going through it.

Hey Ed, Does the new Manual S® still have a path to size based on AC requirement?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the path to size based on AC requirement in Manual S.

Hey Ed, does the new Manual S® address sizing heat pumps for heating?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses sizing heat pumps for heating using the updated Manual S®.

Hey Ed, when can we start using the new Manual S®?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses when its appropriate to start using the updated Manual S.

Hey Ed, does the new Manual S® have a lot of changes?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the latest changes to Manual S.

Hey Ed, why does Manual J® use one person per bedroom plus one in the data collection part of the survey?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the Manual J calculations for bedrooms.

Hey Ed, does placing the outdoor unit for a HP or CAC under the house make sense if there is enough clearance above for airflow?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses placing an outdoor unit under the house.

Hey Ed, should we try to place the outdoor unit for a HP or CAC in the shade?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses placing an outdoor unit in the shade.

Hey Ed, what is mass flow?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses air flow vs mass flow.

Hey Ed, is air heavy?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the weight of air in a room.

Hey Ed, are returns required in every room?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses Manual D’s requirement of an uninterrupted path for the air to come out of a supply outlet and get back to the fan.

Hey Ed, is all air standard?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the weight of a cubic foot of standard air.

Hey Ed, what is the most efficient way to connect a return duct to an air handler?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the most efficient ways to connect a return duct to an air handler.

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