Comments on: The Tail-Wagging Labradors of RESNET https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet/ Building science knowledge, HVAC design, & fun Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:25:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Rick Bayless https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet/#comment-5463 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:25:28 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet#comment-5463 Therma-Stor’s Ultra-Aire SD12
Therma-Stor’s Ultra-Aire SD12 is what the Southeast has needed for decades! Thank goodness for those at Therma-Stor for continuing toward the evolution of this all-in-one product. It should be heartily (even lovingly) embraced by HVAC, Indoor Air Quality, and Green-Building Pros. Sure the price tag is hefty but look at the troubles we’re having with the healthiness of our indoor environments without it.

]]> By: Pj https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet/#comment-5462 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:57:05 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet#comment-5462 Hey Allison,   &lt
Hey Allison,  
 
Who you gonna root for ACCA Man or BPI Guy? 
 
ACCA Man, in an obvious best defense is a good offense, cold cocks BPI Guy in an obvious attempt to knock out his HP competition, allow a trade association with 3% of the contractors, to take control, be the sole authority for Home Performance, get written into the codes, and have the Code officials enforce their tax on all contractors not just the HVAC guys. 
 
As you know, I have made several million dollars teaching over 7000 contractors how to use ACCA approved (Meaning the Software companies pay kickbacks to ACCA) software to “calculate” (back into) any size HVAC system for any house, give the building inspector or utility guy the numbers they want to see, scam homeowners into believing they are actually calculating something, and overstate energy savings by around 300%. But for anyone claiming to be a “Building Scientist” to buy this crap they have to be either incredibly naïve, believe in magic, and/or be stoned.

 
 
Since the “HVAC Guy” does not have the 3 ring circus, or all the toys “Audit Man” has, the Blower Door, Duct Blaster, Smoke Bombs, X-ray vision glasses, or economic models that require truing up, he simply makes the numbers up by doing a song and dance.
 
 
The Manuel J Macarena

 
 
Start with your hands on your hips:
 
Determine duct loss by turning your palms up and look at the ceiling for divine inspiration.

 
 
Calculate Air Changes by flinging blades of grass in the air like Tiger Woods before hitting a 5 iron. 
 
Sling your Psychrometer and Shake your Money Maker!

 
 
Establish insulation with the X-Vision dance move using your fingers like John Travolta dancing on heroin with Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction.
 
 
Now Grab your butt and pull out the phony HVAC performance metrics (also my work).

 
 
Finally, goose your savings at 10% a year over the like of the system, add them all up, average them back to this year, and shake your booty! 
 
Try It: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NKiHvHiOxA

 
 
Unfortunately for Audit Man, HVAC Guy’s savings numbers are 3 times his, the customer will never notice the con until a year later, and the whole fraud is ACCA Approved!  
 
Things look pretty grim for Audit Man. 

]]> By: Stan Johnson https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet/#comment-5461 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:07:54 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet#comment-5461 I could not agree more with
I could not agree more with Allison about the joint meeting. I had lunch everyday with different RESNET people in the IE3 exhibit hall. Great conversations and idea exchanges. Sorry I missed seeing my hometown guy, Kristof, but I did see others and there were a lot of people. I agree, lets do it again. The take on the BPI/ANSI is not correct and that will all come out. The other 12 are not all ACCA related and not all air conditioning. People are figuring out that BPI is not working with any industry including anybody in building performance that is not part of their immediate group. Remember as this plays out that ACI and Efficiency First are blood relatives to BPI; they will also probably be their very limited support. One more thought, the ONLY ANSI already approved home performance standard is QH12 done by ACCA/RESNET over a year ago which DOE wants ACCA and RESNET to share. ACCA and RESNET agreed to do so with an understanding on control. BPI said they were going to write their own. ACCA has no objection to anyone writing ANSI standards as long as they follow very clear ANSI guidelines. BPI has failed to follow these established ANSI guidelines including allowing ANY interested entity to file comments and receive a response.

]]> By: Paul Raymer https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet/#comment-5460 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:21:28 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet#comment-5460 I was there through your eyes
I was there through your eyes, Allison. I did miss all the tail wagging, however!

]]> By: John Semmelhack https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet/#comment-5459 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:35:52 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet#comment-5459 I agree, Allison. It was a
I agree, Allison. It was a great event and it was fun hanging out with you, Jeffrey, Eric and Kristof a little bit. What are you going to cook up for next year when the conference is in your home town?

]]> By: Allison Bailes https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet/#comment-5458 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:19:44 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet#comment-5458 Bill S.:
Bill S.: Thanks! I’ll definitely be on the lookout for the announcement of your webinar. Now, I know the combined conference meant more people, but how did I not see you at all, Bill?!

]]> By: Bill Spohn https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet/#comment-5457 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:14:35 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=the-tail-wagging-labradors-of-resnet#comment-5457 I couldn’t agree more!
I couldn’t agree more! Succinctly, a friendly learning atmosphere. I did get the low down on the Retrotec DM 32 (wireless digital manometer) from Denali Jones (RTEC engineer at the booth). I’d be happy to share on your blog. Also, the humbling reception (SRO in a room designed to hold about 120) to my session on airflow has me planning to present as a free webinar soon. Stay tuned.  
And, Allison, thank you for this fantastic blog. I recommend it every chance I get.

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