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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!”

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!”

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!”

Hey Ed, How Come the Air Coming Out of the Vent Is So Much Louder at Work Than at Home?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses why the air coming out of the vent is so much louder […]

Hey Ed, Which Is Heavier – Dry or Damp Air?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses which is heavier – dry or damp air in Manual P.

Hey Ed, What Is Mass Flow?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses what mass flow is in Manual P.

Hey Ed, Do Furnaces Dry Out the Air?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses if furnaces dry out the air in Manual P.

Hey Ed, Is There One Measurement We Can Take, Truly Giving Us an Idea of a System’s Performance?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses if there is one measurement we can take, truly giving us an […]

Hey Ed, Where Is a Drip Leg Meant to Be Installed?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses where a drip leg is meant to be installed.

Hey Ed, How Important Is a Drip Leg for Gas Line?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses how important a drip leg is for a gas line.

Hey Ed, Does Heat Really Rise?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses if heat really rises.

Hey Ed, What’s the Deal with Rusty Flue Pipes?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses what the deal is with rusty flue pipes when talking about system […]

Hey Ed, Is Condensate Always Trapped?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses if condensate is always trapped or not.

Hey Ed, What Does Integrity Mean With a Drain Trap?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses what integrity means with a drain trap.

Hey Ed, What’s the Thing in the Plastic Packaging?

In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses what that thing is in the plastic packaging?

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