Builders, designers, HVAC technicians, energy advisors, building officials:

This full day session includes a review of the practical application of heat pump load calculations using F280-12 software and a site visit to discuss the pre-changeout processes and data collection for reviewing existing HVAC equipment performance.

The practical application of F280 software in the classroom will include:

• Background on F280-12 and importance of right-sizing HVAC equipment.
• Software options for HVAC contractors completing F280-12 load calculations.
• Practical application of F280-12 on existing home and new home projects.

The site visit will review a local existing home project, and will include:

• Visual evaluation of home to gather performance attributes of building envelope and HVAC equipment.
• Blower door testing to determine air leakage.
• Pre-changeout performance testing of gas furnace including static pressure testing and CFM measurement using True Flow Grid.

Register now! Registration ends on April 19th and seats are limited.

This training is geared towards those with an understanding of heat loss / heat gain calculations looking to gain hands-on experience using F280-12 software to right-size equipment and to understand best practices when it comes to ducted heat pump installs.

Thanks to support from Columbia Basin Trust and BC Hydro, this session valued at $250 is subsidized for participants from the Kootenay, Boundary and Columbia Basin regions.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Breakfast will be served at 8:00am.

Pre-approved for 6 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points from BC Housing.