Author Archives: Jim Davis

Carbon Monoxide: Heaven Can Wait!

September 2nd, 2020 | Posted by Jim Davis in Jim Davis | Technical Blogs - (0 Comments)

Many of us wish to go to heaven when we die but only after a long and hopefully successful life. Hopefully Heaven Can Wait! Unfortunately, for many unsuspecting consumers, a silent and sneaky killer known as Carbon Monoxide (CO)has shortened the waiting period. HVAC contractors are usually the only safety net that consumers have to …
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Do You Understand the HVAC Combustion Process?

August 12th, 2016 | Posted by Jim Davis in Jim Davis | Technical Blogs - (0 Comments)
Heat Transfer explained

or So what exactly is combustion energy and heat transfer anyway? This article is based on more than 30 years of field testing, measuring, and auditing equipment performance. Although some of the information requires interpretation, it’s still based on proven field performance. What is Combustion Energy? Combustion is the burning of some kind of fuel …
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Calculating Heating Energy Savings

July 22nd, 2016 | Posted by Jim Davis in Jim Davis | Technical Blogs - (0 Comments)
Energy Savings Formula

When you want to achieve the highest energy efficiency possible, HVAC equipment must be tuned properly, gas pressure and input most likely need to be increased. It’s also important to make sure the necessary airflow is available before any adjustments are made. But the question is, how can you easily calculate or estimate the potential …
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