US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

WPM 4 - Measuring & Predicting Worst-Case Depressurization (In field)

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 · 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Effective whole house treatments can make a huge difference in the tightness of a home. In some cases, well-intentioned work can cause undesirable and expensive consequences. Learn how to measure the worst case depressurization before and after the work is complete. More importantly, find out how you can predict what the result will be before you develop your work plan.

By attending this session, participants will

Learn how to perform the worst-case depressurization test
Recognize the importance of incorporating this test into every job you do

KEYWORDS: carbon monoxide, case studies, CAZ, combustion safety, diagnostics, problem solving, protocol, test in - test out, whole house

Tom Andrews, Ohio Department of Development, Columbus, OH

Tom Kalina, WestCAP, Glenwood City, WI

Type: Half-Day
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) Ohio HVAC

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