Pipe Trades Training Center

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Designing a Zero Energy New or Exisiting Home in California See the PG&E Website for more information about this course. FULL DAY - 9 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Wed. 7/21 San Jose Proper Procedures for Charging Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps - NATE LOGO Rick Chitwood, Chitwood Energy Management This hands-on class provides HVAC contractors with a detailed review of how to ensure proper refrigerant charge and airflow for all residential and small commercial refrigerant system types. Charging by superheat, subcooling and weigh-in methods will be covered in detail. Participants will test a variety of air conditioner brands, efficiencies, refrigerants and metering devices. Compliance with current Title 24 refrigerant charge criteria will be discussed. FULL DAY - 9 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Wed., 9/15 San Jose Combined Hydronic Space and Water Heating for Homes Rick Chitwood, Chitwood Energy Management Combined hydronic space and water heating systems use water heaters with fan coil systems to provide both space and water heating needs for homes. Learn the advantages these systems have for customers, as well as proper sizing and installation techniques. FULL DAY - 9 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Thurs., 9/16 San Jose HVAC for Home Performance Contractors - NEW Dan Perunko or Gavin Healy, Balance Point Home Performance Home performance contractors need to understand the basics of good mechanical system sizing, design, equipment selection, and installation. This class explains critical factors necessary to ensure the lowest operating cost and highest degree of comfort for occupants. Performance targets include conditioning costs of 10-25 cents per square foot, uniform room to room and ceiling to floor temperatures, quiet operation, and improved indoor air quality. FULL DAY - 9 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Fri., 10/15 San Jose HVAC System Airflow and Static Pressure Diagnostics - NATE Rick Simpson, Douglas Beaman Associates We recommend completing "ACCA Manual J - Equipment Sizing and Selection" and "ACCA Manual D - Duct Design" before attending this class. This is a hands-on class utilizing a full-size horizontal HVAC system. Participants will measure actual airflow, static pressure and amperage as the system is assembled. Key system accessories are interchanged to see the total effects on the system air delivery capability. This is an excellent class for applying ACCA Manual D Duct Design principles and concepts. FULL DAY - 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Tues., 10/26 San Jose Title 24 HVAC System Change-Outs: Duct Testing Requirements for Residential and Small Business NARI LOGO Gary Wollin, Douglas Beaman Associates This class will explain the duct testing rules for change-outs of HVAC systems and includes a demonstration of a duct test that is relatively easy to perform to ensure your work complies with current Title 24 Standards. FULL DAY - 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Tues.

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