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Two Venn Diagrams Required for RTU Solutions

Two Venn Diagrams Required for RTU Solutions

You probably thought you could get away with one.  I say you need two! Many projects start with visions of grandeur, and then the budget gets in the way. I feel that all of us would like to class-up our systems with higher end equipment, but not every client is...
Both of These Fans Work Well

Both of These Fans Work Well

If you’ve been to the Wisconsin State Fair, you know the temperature gets pretty darn hot. These high temps are the perfect reminder that with these two manufacturers, Airius and MacroAir, destratification fans help distribute air and provide much needed relief from a...
Koolduct and Sheet Metal Are Not the Same

Koolduct and Sheet Metal Are Not the Same

You’ve been on this jobsite before. There’s just no room for the ductwork. Here’s a solution. The duct and the insulation are one. You can run it tight to the wall, the ceiling or another duct. It’s light and easy to assemble. It’s got all the UL stuff you need. And...
Josh’s Working Genius for RTUs on Display in September

Josh’s Working Genius for RTUs on Display in September

One of the culture models that we use at Air Flow is called ‘The Working Genius’. It’s a great tool, way better than Myers Briggs or Enneagram or DISC.  Especially for the workplace. Here’s the poop: Some people are good at coming up with ideas.  (Invention) Some...
Top 10 Uses for Price’s Engineering Handbook, Version 2

Top 10 Uses for Price’s Engineering Handbook, Version 2

​Back in 2011, when Edition 1 came out, Price gave me a collapsible dolly to help deliver them. You know, those Canadians have universal healthcare, so they didn’t concern themselves much about the handful of trips I made to the chiropractor after physically...
My Marketing Mavens

My Marketing Mavens

​Air Flow produced its first handful of videos just over 10 years ago with a startup marketing agency named SRH. In 2013, Matt, Kurt, and Sam were just three young whippersnappers.  They had a fledgling business, no customers, and unconventional ideas.  Just my type!...
I’ve Cancelled the July Class.  Here’s Why.

I’ve Cancelled the July Class. Here’s Why.

​The July class title was ‘How to create your own government supported energy project.’ The subjects to be covered were the 179D tax rebate, rebates for Combined Heat and Power (CHP), and a look at residential heat pumps. When I wrote the class content, I figured I...
I’m gonna have a bag full of ‘told you so’

I’m gonna have a bag full of ‘told you so’

I’m not generally a person who uses ‘told you so.’      If you miss this class, something comes up that got covered, and it bites you in the butt, it will be tempting to reach into that bag.  Alternatively, attend the class (remote is fine for this one) and you can...
Dive Deep Into Detroit Radiant’s Infrared Testing Lab

Dive Deep Into Detroit Radiant’s Infrared Testing Lab

We’ve all heard the expression ‘Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.’ The Detroit Radiant/Re-Verber-Ray gang lives up to it. THE CHEAP WAY Consider…every infrared company lists the length of their heater and the BTU capacity of the heater. So, if you are...
How to Lie with Silencers

How to Lie with Silencers

Air Flow’s upcoming class Industry Testing Standards of HVAC Equipment (AMCA, AHRI, AMCA Sound) is going to spend some time on silencers. Why? The numbers insertion loss and pressure drop data is important. But more important is how the numbers were arrived upon. ...