What should the delta T (ΔT) be? What do you mean!? 20 degrees, of course! We are referring to the air temperature drop across an air handling unit or evaporator coil in cooling mode. Actually, depending on who you ask, the answer will range between 18-22 degrees Fahrenheit. Heck, I’ve heard some insist that […]

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 […]

This article was written by Ryan Findley. Thanks, Ryan! This article will be geared toward HVAC techs who are new to mini-splits. As the mini-split market continues to grow, technicians face more and more challenges with these systems. The most critical challenges would be insufficient training and the lack of proper tools to work on […]