by Rob "Doc" Falke | Jun 25, 2020 | Home, Rob "Doc" Falke, Technical Blogs
HVAC system temperature diagnostics depend more on your skill and understanding than the accuracy of the test instrument you’re using. Let’s take a look at several test methods, tips, and terms to see how you can sharpen your ability to solve your customer’s...
by Rob "Doc" Falke | Mar 6, 2019 | Home, Rob "Doc" Falke
Rob Falke, president, NCI Over the years, I’ve had many discussions with engineers about the accuracy of technicians who do HVAC system field testing. It is clear this subject is on the minds of many industry leaders. In fact, as many groups look to the future,...
by Rob "Doc" Falke | Oct 1, 2018 | Rob "Doc" Falke, Technical Blogs
The quest for greater energy efficiency has been promoted by the government using utility company programs for more than a quarter of a century. This movement has made consumers aware that higher efficiency equipment is the right thing to use. Manufacturers have...
by Rob "Doc" Falke | Sep 11, 2018 | Rob "Doc" Falke, Technical Blogs
Prepare yourself for this new level of diagnostics by collecting copies of the fan data found in most installation instructions for the equipment your company installs and services. The most important diagnostic truth about a system is that you can determine how much...
by Rob "Doc" Falke | Sep 11, 2018 | Rob "Doc" Falke, Technical Blogs
Static pressure measurement on commercial HVAC systems can vary significantly from one type of equipment to another. Commercial pressure testing also requires you to interpret and report internal equipment pressure drops. To remain savvy on the latest commercial air...
