By James R. Leichter The reason I wrote this article was because as I was updating our flat rate pricing system, I realized just how much the business of electrical circuit breakers has changed since I last updated that part of our inventory system. I decided to educate myself on the latest information and I […]
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According to a scientist by the name of Sir Isaac Newton, “all matter seeks equilibrium”. Cold air and warm air seek each other out and mix together. This is the same as if you were to combine two glasses of water, each with a different temperature. The water would “mix” together forming a consistent temperature.
All buildings lose heat to the outside or gain heat from the outside. That is the reason why structures need to make up for heat loss and gain. And we do that with heating and cooling systems.
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What Is an Inductive Load, and How Does It Relate to RMS? An inductive load is any component in an electrical circuit that creates a magnetic field when current flows through it. Motors, transformers, solenoids, and compressor windings are all common examples, anything that relies on electromagnetism to do its job. How Does an
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Inductors and resistors are a very important part of all electronics and electric circuits. HVAC service technicians must know the basics of both to be super-star HVAC service technicians.
Resistance Versus Inductance – Plus Why it Matters to Technicians Read More »
A natural gas furnace heats a home by burning natural gas in a combustion chamber, then transferring that heat to air, which is distributed throughout the building via ductwork and vents. It’s typically located in a basement, closet, or utility room, and connected directly to the home’s natural gas line. Components of a Natural Gas
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Residential plumbing systems can be broken down into major categories based on functionality. The plumbing flat rate price book inside Flat Rate Plus Online is organized by these same categories, so pricing a job means finding the right category first, then the specific task. A residential plumbing system typically consists of the following major components:
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