One thing I know about engineers.
They love pop quizzes.
Here’s some food for thought before our Air Distribution (AD) class on 03/03/26.
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Here’s a plaque diffuser. It’s a terrific general-purpose diffuser. |
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1. Here’s a directional diffuser. Does it perform any differently than the plaque? Off the cuff, would you know when to use it? |
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2. Here’s a twist diffuser. Can you think of an application where this diffuser might perform better than the plaque or directional? |
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3. Sloped shoulder plenums are rarely used. Should they be? |
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4. Tight ceiling. Which has a worse system effect?
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5. This man is adjusting the diffuser blades. Per your specifications, is he the balancer, the sheet metal contractor, or no one in particular? And how would he know which way to adjust it? |
There will be a lot of thought-provoking exercises in our AD class.
See you there,
Tom

You’re Invited to
“Deep Dive into Air Distribution, and
Reconsidering Your Old Schedule”
When: March 3rd, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Topics:
Air Distribution Basics and Best Practices





