My worst enemy

[Charley L. Bottger]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

As this thread illustrates, there are a lot of ideas that can be throw on the table
as to how to do an energy audit and what methods can be used to get there.

All the post I have read have some merit.

Now if you find out what the client expects vs what you supply, that is the key.

If you are not going to market you energy audit as an exact science, then
perhaps Will's comments are a practicle middle ground to consider.

Also what does the client want.? Most really want to know where to spend
the bucks that give the most bang in return.

Brians comments come from what he experienced. Please tell us more.

BTW... this post is not bashing anyone.

For a change John I agree with you not trying to become a scientist just want to remove a little more air than the fixed appliances have the capability of doing.

As for the remark about the fireplace I was born at night but not last night

I have already observed the capabilities of these cameras and am wanting to exemplify the images by simply creating a higher degree of neg pressure. And No I don't want to suck the ashes out of the fireplace.

I am of the opinion that all of us could learn more in this area. My intension is to build a blower door regardless and install it on numerous structures including my own home before I ever charge money for this service.


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[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Thanks Charley good thread caused much thinking by all.
I am sure many got some new information and Ideas from this thread.
...Cookie

[Gary T. Heller]

What you are talking about is a door fan test. They do them all the time on rooms that have gas systems for fire suppression. You use a manometer to measure pressure in the room obtained by the door fan. Call your local fire alarm company. They sell the fan and the computer program that will tell you how many leaks you have to seal up in the room to contain the agent.

[Charley L. Bottger]

Originally Posted by gheller

What you are talking about is a door fan test. They do them all the time on rooms that have gas systems for fire suppression. You use a manometer to measure pressure in the room obtained by the door fan. Call your local fire alarm company. They sell the fan and the computer program that will tell you how many leaks you have to seal up in the room to contain the agent.

Thanks Gary I was not aware that fire alarms companys also did basic blower doors I will have to check them out see what they have.

[asargisian]

I just paid $2,650 for my Blower Door from a company in Canada, It's called Retrotec. The new MN Blower Door was close to $3,200 with all the bells and whistles. You may find a Blower Door at a low price, but you need the software also, and that is not included in the prices. Every state has a energy standard table that you have to use. You need to find out what your state requires, and let the company know so you can purchase the right software for your tests. Before you buy this system shop around, there are a few companies that manufacture this equipment.

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by asargisian

Every state has a energy standard table that you have to use. You need to find out what your state requires, and let the company know so you can purchase the right software for your tests.

Can you please provide a link with the details of this?
Thanks.