SOLV 6 - Solving Pressure Problems: Making Sure the Chimney Wins

Thursday, February 22, 2007  ·  1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

Learn to conduct a pressure diagnostics test that verifies when a problem exists. Find out what techniques are used to correct pressure problems and how to determine the best practices for correction. Worst-case problems, appliance zone pressure problems, combustion appliance draft issues, room and zone pressure along with HVAC airflow balancing issues will be discussed. Understand how these problems may be related and why the fixes, in many cases, are the same.

 

By attending this session, participants will

 

1. Learn how to diagnose and test dwellings with pressure problems
2. Discover how to apply cost effective solutions to pressure problems that you encounter
3. Gain an understanding of the effects that duct leakage, interior door closure, exhaust fans, and combustion appliances have on pressure problems in a dwelling  

Keyword(s): airflow balancing,appliance zone,backdrafting, combustion appliances, diagnostics, draft, duct leakage, exhaust appliances, pressure, pressure relief, spillage, ventilation, worst-case depressurization, zonal pressures
Type: Workshop
Track: Solving Problems
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Tom Brodbeck
• Vince Pacheco

Course Document(s):

• SOLV6_Brodbeck