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A Compilation of Current Home Performance Standards
THIS ARTICLE WAS REVISED on 6-21-16 with more complete info on the table attached.
You may not be aware, but there are several Home Performance standards currently available to the public.
We have put together a table that compares the different diagnostics tests that each standard calls for.
Table comparing home performance diagnostic testing standards Rev 1
Further details on the following major categories of products may be found at the links below:
Combustion Analyzers
Ambient CO Meter
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17th May 2016
Your Input on Advances in Diagnostic Testing Equipment
On May 11, 2016, Bill Spohn will be presenting to his local RSES group on the topic of "Understanding the Features and Limits of Your Diagnostic Testing Equipment" – a synopsis of the session is below.
Bill is looking for your input and opinions on the following statement:
"Lots of people are raving how they increase their productivity."
Are you pro or con? Or could care less?
Drop Bill an email and let him know what you think!
Bill@TruTechTools.com
If there is enough feedback, Bill will wr
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15th Apr 2016
A logging DVM that connects to your phone....
Take a look at this new product.
iDVM-510-brochure
TruTech Tools is excited to have the chance to be the first distributor in the HVACR space contacted by the manufacturer.
The verdict is in, we are carrying the product!
Come see it on the site and pre-order here: www.trutechtools.com/iDVM510
It's on board storage of 20,000 readings and BlueTooth connectivity make it quite interesting!
KEY POINTS
Configure electrical measurements and data logging via free mobile app
Save and share el
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17th Mar 2016
75 National Scholarships Available for Contractors
As part of the Home Performance Coalition's grant from E4TheFuture, 75 scholarships for home performance contractors from underrepresented populations to attend the 2016 ACI National Home Performance Conference will be awarded.
Scholarship Objective:
One of the primary goals of this scholarship program is to attract a more diverse group of home performance contractors to the national conference. New entrants to the industry, small businesses, minority and women owned businesses, as well as
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17th Jan 2016
How to avoid paying for free downloads: a note for our Canadian customers
Sometimes our website is a little tough to navigate when you are getting a free download.
This happens a lot with our customers from Canada.
To remedy this, please follow the attached instructions.
Thanks!
Free Download Checkout process for Canadian Customers
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3rd Aug 2015
The shortage of skilled workers: A powerful infographic
Check out this infographic developed by www.ExploreTheTrades.org
Powerful info about our economic future....
Shortage-Skilled-Workers-ETT
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2nd Aug 2015
What's a datalogger?
In today's data-driven world of satellite uplinks, wireless networks, and the Internet, it is common to hear the terms "data logging" and "data loggers" and not really have a firm grasp of what they are.
Most people have a vague idea that data logging involves electronically collecting information about the status of something in the environment, such as temperature, relative humidity, or energy use.
They're right, but that's just a small view of what data logging is. In the fields of building
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28th Jul 2015
Bluetooth Temperature Logger Protects Magna Carta
Market: Building Performance
Organization: Salisbury Cathedral, Britain
Challenge: Protecting and preserving historic document on display
Originally issued by England's King John in June 1215 to prevent civil war between the king and his barons, the Magna Carta is a world-famous symbol of justice, fairness, and human rights. Having inspired and encouraged movements for freedom and constitutional government for hundreds of years, the four remaining copies have been awarded 'Memory of the World'
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28th Jul 2015
An Acquisition and a Grand Opening!
FieryChill has been acquired by TruTechTools and we're opening a counter on 7-29-15 in Akron, OH!
You're invited to the
The July 29 Grand Opening
Of the TruTech Tools and FieryChill Counter!
515 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd, Suite H
Akron, OH 44319
We are excited to announce that TruTech Tools, LTD has acquired the assets of and will now operate http://www.FieryChill.com – a website devoted to providing the best parts, components and supplies for HVACR and building performance contractors. Clic
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20th Jul 2015
Montana Lieutenant Governor to Address Habitat X Conference
PRESS RELEASE
Helena, Montana — July 15, 2015 — Habitat X, organizer of the national think tank for the sustainable building industry, will convene the 2015 Habitat X Summer National Conference this July 21-23 at Big Sky Resort, Montana. Montana Lieutenant Governor Angela McLean will offer welcoming comments, discuss the Montana SMART Schools initiative, and sit for a candid interview on Tuesday July 21st at 10:00 am in the Madison Room.
Learn more: http://habitatx.com/press-release-july15-2015
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15th Jul 2015