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Smoke Detectors

Smoke Detectors

Jimmy H. Beard, M.E., P.E., CFEI

Smoke detectors are a critical element for fire safety and have been found to reduce the risk of dying in a home structure fire by 54%. In this blog, we talk about two common types of residential smoke detectors and the importance of having them in your home.
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Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)

Jimmy H. Beard, M.E., P.E., CFEI

What is an Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and how does it work? AFCIs are microprocessor-controlled devices that continuously monitor the voltage and current flowing in a circuit and interrupt the current flow if an arc is detected, and have been required as part of the National Electrical...
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Condensate Drainage

Michael W. Dickenson, P.E., CFEI

To understand proper condensate removal, it is first important to have a working definition of the term condensate in the context of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Most HVAC systems contain a form of refrigeration cycle which uses mechanical work acting on a fluid (in most cases...