Retrotec Spec-ENERGY STAR Requirements - Manual (Page 4)

Residential Pressure Measurement
Learn the basics of both the DG-700 and DM-2 pressure gauges, and
how to use a gauge to perform common tests. This also teaches some
of the essentials of pressure measurement and the science behind how
a pressure gauge works.
Learn the basics of both the DG-700 and DM-2 pressure gauges and
avoid most problems. This course teaches the essentials of pressure
measurement science and all the tricks of the trade from
an industry veteran.
Residential Duct Leakage Measurement
Learn to perform different types of duct tests and to interpret the results
displayed on the gauge.
Residential Air Leakage Measurement
Concise, clearly described building science allows the trainee to
understand what is going on in the home. This is coupled with an equally
clear understanding of how the equipment works so that application
becomes intuitive.
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Are these spaces
inside or outside?
Air barrier
The air barrier is typically not the exterior boundary of a house.
Pressure changes occur across the air barrier, which separates “outdoors”
from “indoors”, so inside and outside can be confusing terms.
Calibrated
Fan
Flex duct
Flex duct
flange
Flex
duct
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