Hvac: Everything You Need to Know to Start a Career in Hvac (The Simplified Guide to Repair and Install Equipment for Commercial and Residential Buildings)


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Your primary goal of upgrading and maintaining the hvac system in your new home is not just attainable but made easy. The detailed chapters on installation mastery, operation, and efficiency are your blueprint to not just achieving but exceeding this goal. The book is infused with practical hvac tips and tricks, turning every page into a step closer to your secondary goal of handling minor repairs and maintenance yourself. Imagine a world where the fear of high costs and mistakes is replaced by the confidence of knowledge and skill. A world where every chapter, from maintenance excellence to troubleshooting and repairs, is a weapon against worries and a tool for transformation. Inside, you'll discover: • The a to z of hvac components: detailed explanations of each part of the system and its function, enhanced with over 150 photos, diagrams, and charts. • Clear and simple hvac processes: understand the heating and air conditioning process in an easy-to-grasp manner, making complex systems accessible to all. • Differentiating system types: insights into various hvac systems, their structures, and operational methods, including the differences between air conditioners and heat pumps. • Practical maintenance and repair guides: step-by-step instructions to keep your system running smoothly, alongside comprehensive problem-solving approaches for common hvac issues. Ready to take your first steps into the hvac industry? Discover valuable advice on finding apprenticeships and entry-level positions that will provide you with hands-on experience. Explore the essential tools and equipment every hvac technician should possess, as well as vital safety measures to ensure your well-being on the job. Furthermore, get a glimpse into the future of the hvac industry, with exciting technological advancements and promising job growth projections.







Illustrated Guide to the International Plumbing & Fuel Gas Codes


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Packed with plumbing isometrics and helpful illustrations, this guide makes clear the code requirements for installing materials for plumbing and gas systems. Includes code tables for pipe sizing and fixture units, and code requirements for just about all areas of plumbing, from water supply and vents to sanitary drainage systems. Covers the principles and terminology of the code, how the various systems work and are regulated, and code-compliance issues you'll likely encounter on the job.




2005 National Electrical Estimator


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If you need to estimate the cost of electrical systems in buildings, this book will be your most reliable guide to selecting the right material, figuring the labor time required for installation, and totaling the installation cost and material price. Ed Tyler was named "National Estimator of the Year" by the American Society of Professional Estimators. His depth and breadth of knowledge make him one of the nation's foremost authorities on electrical estimating. Book jacket.




Profits in Buying and Renovating Homes


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Lawrence Dworin's guide covers a variety of topics essential to the purchase and renovation of homes for profit. Included are chapters on remodeling for profit, selecting the right house, using real-estate agents, buying a home, getting the appropriate financing, repairing structural and mechanical problems, decorating the interior, selling the house, and keeping rental property.




Commercial Electrical Wiring


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Commercial work uses more material and the work is usually smooth, long-lasting and more profitable than residential. This updated book has the explanations, examples, and tips to help you comply with the parts of the NEC that apply to commercial wiring in load calculations, sizing of electrical services, selecting and installing overcurrent protection and more. You'll also find how to read and understand symbols, plans, drawings and schematics common in commercial electrical work. If you want to increase your work volume and profits by moving into commercial electrical work, get this book.




2005 National Repair & Remodeling Estimator


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"Current labor, material and equipment costs for repair and remodeling work."




2005 National Home Improvement Estimator


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"Manhours, labor and material costs for most home improvement work. Includes instructions for doing the work, with helpful illustrations, and tricks and tips from experienced remodelers."




National Construction Estimator


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Material prices and manhours for estimating new construction costs.




Basic Lumber Engineering for Builders


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The beam and lumber requirements for your jobs aren't always clear, especially with changing building codes and lumber products. If you need to figure any type of on-the-job lumber engineering, this book will help fill the gap between what you can find in building code span tables and the complex calculations that you need to hire a certified engineer to do. The book covers most building types and framing systems, including door, window and roof framing. And there's a chapter on connections, retrofitting with anchor bolts, framing anchors and tie-downs, plus the latest requirements for cross-bridging and anchoring. Also included is an important chapter on designing concrete formwork -- figuring the pressures, tolerances, and thickness for plywood, Plyform, composition, and fiber-reinforced plastic. In the back of the book you'll find a computer disk with an easy-to-use version of Northbridge Software's Wood Beam Sizing "TM". Just follow the step-by-step instructions in the program to find out what size member you need for the spans and loads that you require based on the wood species that you're using. Requires Windows 3.1 or higher.