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Modern Evaporative Coolers

Author: Larry Kinney
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September 01, 2004

Not all evaporative coolers are created equal. Modern machines operate more efficiently and with much less fuss than the old swamp coolers did. [continue reading]

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Kicking the Air Conditioner Habit

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July 01, 2003

Ventilation cooling in a well-designed home can make air conditioning obsolete. [continue reading]

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Conditioning the A/C Technician

Author: Mary James
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May 01, 2002

A relatively new A/C training system aims to turn A/C technicians into expert diagnosticians. [continue reading]

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Fast Checks for Refrigerant Charge?

Author: Mary James
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May 01, 2002

For A/C technicians, new options exist for testing refrigerant charge levels. [continue reading]

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Flow Control Gains in Accuracy

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March 01, 2002

A new flow meter is easier to use than a Duct Blaster, and more accurate than the temperature rise method. [continue reading]

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Weatherization Test Drives Spray Sealant

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November 01, 2001

New aerosol spray technology can allow weatherization crews to seal even tiny duct leaks in places that are difficult to reach using conventional methods. [continue reading]

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Refreshing Evaporative Coolers

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September 01, 2001

        California’s energy woes have focused new attention on energy-saving technologies long considered underutilized. High on the list is evaporative cooling,which lowers the temperature of air by ... [continue reading]

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Roofs Reflect Better Savings

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July 01, 2001

Reflective roofing represents one of the most significant energy-saving options available to homeowners and builders. [continue reading]

GreenExpo365 Host

Scott Donnelly

GreenExpo365 Host

Keeping a home cool in the summer yet warm in the winter is a tough request. The choice of quantity ...

Code Conflict Between 2012 IRC and 2012 IECC

Doug Garrett

Code Conflict Between 2012 IRC and 2012 IECC

It has come to my attention that there may be a building science-based conflict in the language of the 2012 International ...

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