Anthony Knighton

Company name: DITEK Surge Protection

Position: Field Sales Engineer

Anthony Knighton is a Florida State University graduate with a BS in business management, an energetic father of four, and a technology evangelist. He started his career with Arrow Electronics and took on several roles during his 18-year employment, including outside sales, warehouse management, and component engineering. Over the years, Anthony became extremely proficient in LED lighting and wireless designs in the central Florida market. In 2015, Anthony joined Ditek in the role of Technical Sales Manager and now consults with low-voltage and high-voltage integrators about the need for surge protection in their design applications. Some of his favorite activities are re-building vintage motorcycles, scuba diving, and traveling.

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Clocking a Gas Meter (It’s Not That Hard)

I’ve heard a lot about clocking gas meters over the years, and honestly, in Florida, there isn’t too much call for heat. There are even fewer furnaces. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out how easy it actually is to clock the gas meter. Here is how you do it, step by step: Make […]

The Case For Pulling The Blower Housing

When I started in the trade in 1999, there were still many oilable blower motors in service. As part of the maintenance, we would remove the housing and oil the motor. We would also vacuum the motor and wipe it down. Before you pull the blower, shut off the power at the breaker or disconnect, […]

The Surefire Way to Get a Blower Wheel Off

I’ve always opposed the practice of grabbing a hub puller as the first method of removing a blower. The video below by Brad Hicks with HVAC in SC on YouTube demonstrates the exact method I use to safely remove a blower wheel without damaging anything. Thanks, Brad! The Steps Kill the power. Pull the blower […]