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Akron, OH (January, 2011) – TruTech Tools is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Bergmann to the management team. Jim will serve as TruTech Tool's Chief Technology Officer. "His expertise in the HVAC industry is unsurpassed" says Bill Spohn, General Manager of TruTech Tools, "Jim will be instrumental in developing and delivering training material, enhancing our web design and ensuring the tools we offer are the best in the business." Jim began his career in the HVAC industry at the age of s …

Dear Friends of Tru-Tech Tools, Tru-Tech Tools working with the Northeast HERS Alliance ("Alliance") Board of Directors and Staff are proud to announce a RESNET Professional Development and BPI Continuing Education seminar on January 12th titled: "Combustion Principles & Safety Testing". The Presenter will be Mr. Bill Spohn of Tru-Tech Tools. Bill has designed and marketed a wide array of products in the last twenty-five years. He has presented to a variety of audiences on the applications of …

The following letters were pulled together in 2002 by Bob Dwyer (formerly Manager of Training at Bacharach, Inc., formerly with COSA. 4 Letters on B-Vent Testing

Gauge Exchange Program If you have an older model RETROTEC DM-2 Gauge and would like to take advantage of the new features, update the firmware, or if the gauge you have requires calibration, the Retrotec Gauge Exchange Program may be for you. The program is incredibly simple, and is the best way to take advantage of the newer gauge's features with no downtime in your work schedule. As part of the program, RETROTEC will ship you a refurbished replacement gauge before you ship your old one …

Comparing the standards BPI BA and HEA Click on the link above to down the slides from a presentation made by Bill Spohn, GM of TruTech Tools, LTD to the Ohio Chapter of Efficiency First on October 28, 2010. An overview of what the changes in the new, upcoming BPI Home Energy Audit Standard could mean for you.

Jim Bergmann Jim Bergmann is an HVAC Secondary and Adult Instructor at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in Brecksville Ohio. He has grown up in the HVAC field, riding with his father from about the age of 6 on. Jim has been recognized as the News/ARI Instructor of the Year for 2004-2005, and was a runner-up his second year teaching. Jim had the first PAHRA accredited secondary program in the nation. He has finished his third year as president of OCARE (Ohio Council for Heating Refrigeration Educa …

TruTech Tools – Newsletter Vol. 2, #6 FIRECRACKER SALE! Now through July 9th 5% off everything on the site PLUS some outstanding pricing on our specials page. We been busy since the last newsletter! TRU-TECH TRAINING! – We are launching a regular series of Webinars to help you learn how to get more out of the diagnostic equipment you now own or wish to purchase. Taught by the professionals at TruTech Tools (TM). Click the link for more details. NEW PRODUCTS We now offer the complete line o …

While most people think of gigantic smokestacks, smog and acid rain when you mention NOx, NOx is found in just about every common combustion system you run into on a daily basis. That includes furnace, boilers, waterheaters, gas ranges and cook tops. We have measured levels as high as 160 PPM NOx in residential equipment. While the EPA won't site these smaller systems as sources and require permits, you DO NEED TO KNOW the impact of NOx if you make CO measurements. READ THE ATTACHED PDF fr …

TruTech Tools is proud to offer Fluke thermal imagers, the lowest cost thermal imagers in its class to meet the proposed RESNET infrared inspection standard. (<100mK NETD) TruTech Tools and Fluke proudly introduce the Fluke TiS an entry-level thermal imager for quick, easy, and accurate problem identification and troubleshooting designed specifically for the building inspection professional. Fluke quality, durability, and performance are available in a thermal imager engineered for the …

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about The PowerSave Home Energy Monitor GENERAL FAQs Q: Why is my display showing '0' watts (or is very low)? A fairly easy mistake is to place the CT (Sensor jaw) around either more than one cable or a multi-core cable. The CT must be placed around the two main power cables, not the neutral cable. If you place it around both a main and Neutral, it will have a canceling effect or possibly a very low reading that doesn't reflect the real figure. Q: How d …