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TRAINING, HOW-TO, AND RELATED VIDEO CLIPS
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)

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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)
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