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tedkidd replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion Looking for a good load calculation software in the group HVAC
John Porterfield replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion Looking for a good load calculation software in the group HVAC"To determine heating capacity required for existing building one may simply extrapolate design load by graphing metered use to outdoor temperature for a series (preferably a minimum of 12) of billing periods. See HeatingHelp dot com >…"
tedkidd replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion looking for a good load calculation software. in the group HVAC"Part of me wants to side with Phil because he's my friend. Part of me wants to side with Phil because the idea there is a correct load is absurd.
Worst case load is incredibly dependent upon both things most HVAC guys don't…"
Bradford E. White replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion looking for a good load calculation software. in the group HVAC"I am partial to the Elite software line. I use their CHVAC for my commercial and institutional work but have not used their RHVAC residential/Manual J based product. The interface takes getting used to, not as "clean" as the types that…"
Sean Feurtado replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion looking for a good load calculation software. in the group HVAC"sorry, I can not waste my time bothering with someone who is not ready to receive viable information as you see all this as 'hogwash' good luck to you Pj"
Sean Feurtado replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion looking for a good load calculation software. in the group HVAC"Model making is just that, you are looking for a true representation in the form of a model- which is hogwash, model making is not, you are generalizing peoples best practice approaches. I use audited information from a HERS rated or…"
Sean Feurtado replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion looking for a good load calculation software. in the group HVAC"I'm going to side with Wrightsoft "
Sean Feurtado replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion looking for a good load calculation software. in the group HVAC"Rightsuite Wrightsoft...the easiest and funnest "
Sean Feurtado replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion looking for a good load calculation software. in the group HVAC"I disagree, I've performed over 1000 ACCA Manual J, Manual S, & Manual D calculations. With the assistance of manual B these calculations improved comfort and energy efficiency."
Chris Laumer-Giddens replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion looking for a good load calculation software. in the group HVAC"I've specified quite a few of the mini split systems, and for the load calcualtions I use both Right-Suite Universal (by Wrightsoft) and Energy Pro (by Energysoft), and both work very well in coming up with accurate loads and designs. Energy…"
Al Tibbs replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion looking for a good load calculation software. in the group HVAC
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looking for a good load calculation software.
Hey all, My company is going to be installing a few ductless heat pumps very soon and I'm going to need a load calculation software. Any suggestions?Thanks, AndrewSee More
Andrew Vidal left a comment for Zach Erdmann"Zach, your website is dynamite! Befitting of a high caliber company like Premium Efficiency.
Andrew"
Stan Kuhn replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion How long should flex duct connections last? in the group Hall of Shame"Perfect examples of why tape and zip ties don't work. Good pictures for training of HVAC techs in prep for Energy Star Version 3."
Walter Gayeski replied to Andrew Vidal's discussion How long should flex duct connections last? in the group Hall of Shame"Why did this guy have ice dam problems?"
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- At 4:08pm on March 9, 2011,
Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Andrew,
Welcome to Home Energy Pros! Feel free to join the conversation in the Forum and Groups. And share your energy efficiency photos, videos and upcoming events. If you're blogging about home performance, this is the place for you!
Thanks!
Diane, HEP Moderator
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