Testing House Pressures
Let’s take a minute to revisit the physics of air flows in houses and chimneys for those new to our membership and the industry. Chapter 6 of the WETT Reference Manual, Section 3.1, covers the “why” behind Temperature Difference Produc(ing) Pressure Difference. Not only that, but it also provides a handy table “Pressure for Various Stack Heights & Temperature Differences.”
Pull out your manual for a quick recap so your learning doesn’t take a back seat!
We’d like to highlight to the membership WETT Reference Manual, Chapter 6 page 25-27 “…an increasingly important skill for wood-energy technicians (is the ability to conduct pressure tests of houses).” This section within the manual guides members through the process with suggested best practices and provides a sample Pressure Test Report.
Pull out your manual for a quick recap so your learning doesn’t take a back seat!
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Another topic of great importance is Make Up Air Supplies, as covered in the WETT Reference Manual, Chapter 6 Section 7. Most modern homes are quite energy efficient, which means that sometimes a home requires a make-up air supply to bring in fresh air to address the needs of the people who use the space and ensure the appliances installed are performing optimally. Review this section and its subsequent case studies to refresh your knowledge.
