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US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference
DIAG 4 - House Interactions: Unintended Consequences with Combustion Equipment
Wednesday, August 16, 2006 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PMExamine case
studies and discover how effective weatherization can have negative consequences on combustion appliances. Explore before and after scenarios to see why
testing in and testing out can identify potential and existing problems. Increase your understanding of house interactions.
By attending this session, participants
will
- Understand why testing in and testing out is essential, not optional
- List the basic tests that should be performed before and after work is completed
- Increase your ability to predict possible consequences and interactions
KEYWORDS: air
sealing, CFM 50, combustion safety, diagnostics, draft, duct sealing, ducts, house tightness, insulation, temperature rise, testing in - testing out,
venting, worst-case depressurization
R. W. Davis, ECS Group, Athens, OH
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Diagnostics
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Ohio HVAC Minnesota Residential Building Contractors
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