For air conditioners and heat pumps, we size the wires and circuit breakers in accordance with the information printed on the label, not the simplified sizing charts that we typically rely on.
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The Impact of Buildings Using Energy
In this video, the fundamental concepts of power and energy are described to provide a baseline understanding of these two important terms. Discussion includes dimensions, units, and example calculations associated with power and energy.
Video that details and explains Building and Energy Codes.
Basic Video on the on the introduction of Heat Pump systems
Using knowledge on heat pumps and HVAC systems from previous videos in this module, this episode dives deeper into the sample calculations for reducing the electrical load on a residential building.
Technical video on water heating. Not Heat pump specific. This video addresses ways to produce hot water and the energy impacts of using hot water in a building.
In this video, we will discuss the most common technologies for heating water, including storage, tankless, heat pump, and solar water heaters. We will also discuss best practices for saving energy with water heating systems.
Video describing a combustion safety test and how to fix resulting issues for a house in Alaska.
The safe operation of space and water heating combustion appliances is critical to occupant health and safety. As we review the factors contributing to appliance vulnerability, we will demonstrate the definitive test used to assess safe operation and share how to identify and possibly address the...
In this HVAC Training Video, I Show the Different Types of Refrigerant Measurement Tools such as Digital and Compound Manifold Sets, Test Gauges, and Wireless Probes. Supervision is needed by a licensed HVACR Tech while performing tasks as Experience and Apprenticeship garners Wisdom and Safety.
This video describes how to encourage daylighting design in buildings to save on energy costs associated with overhead lighting.
Video presentation explaining whole-house moisture management strategies and energy efficiency at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
A step by step demonstration on how to do duct leakage testing for code compliance. 2009 IECC duct leakage testing requirements for Kentucky.
Video on how to address duct leakage to outdoors. Provided by Department of Energy, Building America Solutions Center
Video on how to address duct leakage to outdoors. Provided by Department of Energy, Building America Solutions Center
Video that discusses electrical and plumbing penetrations in homes.
People have been using the same light bulb since Thomas Edison invented it about 130 years ago. Today, there are more lighting options in stores that will save you energy and money.
Description: In this edition of Energy 101, we talk about Lumens. When you're shopping for light bulbs, compare lumens to be sure you're getting the amount of light, or level of brightness, you want. For more information on lighting, visit energysavers.gov/lig