Server rooms, sometimes called data rooms, are a somewhat unique situation in the HVAC trade with some special circumstances that should be considered. Here are a few tips for success when working on equipment for these spaces. Note: this article is focused on smaller server rooms that may use conventional or mini-split-type forced air equipment. […]

Over the last 30 years, there has been a big move away from conventionally framed roof structures towards engineered structures— specifically engineered trusses and load-bearing engineered beams like micro laminated and even steel. I have been in so many attics where the engineered roofing or other load-bearing structures have been cut to accommodate equipment, wires, […]

In HVAC, you will hear the word “flux” used in two totally different parts of the trade. You may have heard of magnetic flux before. Magnetic flux is the lines of force that emanate from a magnet. You often hear about magnetic flux lines in discussions of motor theory. Transformers also use electromagnetic flux to […]