There are many programs and training regimens for professionals in energy-related businesses. Everyone is not seeking licensure or certification, but reviewing the standards or the curriculum can go a long way toward letting the consumer understand a future energy installation contract more completely.
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INTRODUCTION TO GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS
Your Web Host's explanation of what GHPs are and how they work in typical installations as you get greener. (video 8:07) BUILDING A SLINKY LOOP FROM HDPE PIPE
The process of making and securing coils of slinky pipe from coils of raw pipe and fastening them with wire ties. By Terra-Therm Inc. (video 10:00) WHY HOMES NEED ATTIC VENTILATION A good graphic, well-narrated look at this need from the marketing poiint of view of a manufacturer. By AirVent.com. (video 4:06) THE RIGHT WAY TO INSULATE ATTICS AND CATHEDRAL CEILINGS A well-done look at several attic and cathedral insulation challenges and what to do about them. CertainTeed Corp. (video 8:38) POOR-MAN'S D-I-Y FOAM RETROFIT How to use commercial foam board in custom pieces with "Great Stuff" can foam for a good job at low cost. By How-To Home insulation (video 2:07) SEALING DUCTWORK YOURSELF A toilet paper suction test? Come see. Then use foil tape and silicone caulking. HowToHomeInsulation.com (video 3:38) GO BACK TO HELPFUL LINKS |
RETROFITTING FAILED DUCT INSULATION WITH NEW,
FOIL-FACED ROLLS OF HVAC FIBERGLASS The Handyman Toolbox shows how to unify rolls of duct insulation and install them with simple tools. (video 9:42) FAILED DUCT INSULATION (AND REPAIR) IN AN ATTIC Lost energy in heating and cooling through exposed metallic duct, and what to do about it. (video 8:52) INADEQUATE ATTIC VENTILATION DETECTED IN AUDIT A lack of attic ventilation is responsible for soaked roof decking and the growth of mold. By VideoSpect. (video 1:48) HOW TO INSULATE SUPPLY AIR DUCTING Prt 1 Objectives, tools and techniques for insulating bare metal ducting to help balance A/C delivery and save money. By United Power (video 4:13) HOW TO INSULATE SUPPLY AIR DUCTING Prt 2 A look at the use of polyisocyanurate board to custom- fit around sheet metal ducting. By United Power. (video 6:54) |