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Hey Ed, Is There a Difference Between Sizing an Air Conditioner and a Heat Pump?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the difference between sizing air conditioners and heat pumps.

Hey Ed, What Is the Significant Difference Between a Heat Gain and a Heat Loss in Manual J®?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed talks about the difference between heat gain and heat loss in Manual J®.

Hey Ed, How Do You Take Solar Gain Into Account on a Heat Loss?

Want to learn how to take into account solar gain on a heat loss? Learn about why it’s a freebie in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, How Much Does the Sun Affect Heat Gain?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed talks about how the sun affects heat gain.

Hey Ed, I Am Looking To See if You Have a Cut Sheet to Complete a Load Calculation for Heat Pumps?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed talks about cut sheets to complete a load calculation for a heat pump.

Hey Ed, How Do We Measure Infiltration Into a House?

Want to learn the proper usage for a blower door? Learn how to measure infiltration into a house in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Is Manual K Good for Canada?

Want to learn what Manual is best for use in Canada? Learn if Manual K is applicable in Canada in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, How Does the Design Series Account For Blower Heat?

Want to learn about blower heat in Manual J? Find out how ACCA’s Design Series accounts for blower heat in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What Is This SHR Stuff?

What to know what SHR is all about? Learn more about Sensible Heat Ratio in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What Is a Good Pressure Drop on a Filter?

Want to know what a good pressure drop for a filter is? Learn why lower is better in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Would You Recommend the Use of Mini Split Heating and Air Systems to Compliment a Standard Air Heat Pump System?

Want to learn if you should use a Mini-Split heating and air system alongside a standard air heat pump? Learn about extra capacity in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What Is Duct Testing?

What to understand what Duct Testing is? Learn about Code Requirement 48 in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, How Do You Pronounce Your Last Name?

Want to learn how to pronounce Ed’s last name? Learn how to pronounce Janowiak in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Does This SHR Stuff Apply to Mini Splits?

Want to know if Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) applies to Mini Splits? Learn about mini split latent capacity in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Is It Better to Size up or Down When It Comes to Ductwork?

Want to learn when you need to size up or down with ductwork? Learn how to keep the velocity down in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Do You Like Your Ducts Kinky?

Trying to find out the proper amount of sag when installing ducts? Find out how to use Manual D in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What Is the Most Appropriate Velocity Moving Across a Filter Grill?

Want to find the best velocity moving across a filter grill? Find out what Manual D says about velocity in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Are There Parts of the Country Where They Have Air So Dry That We Never See Water Collecting in the Drain Pan of the Indoor Coil?

Are there some parts of the country that are so dry they require extra maintenance? Find out about dry sections in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, What Does Friction Rate Really Stand For?

Want to learn what friction rate really stands for? Find out about the rate of friction in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Hey Ed, Will a Furnace With a Three-Ton Drive Really Move Three Tons of Air?

Want to learn if a furnace with a three-ton drive can really move three tons of air? Learn more about airflow resistance in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

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