Highlight Reel 1
Here's a sampling of highlights from the early episodes. This clip was shown at the press unveiling event for WxTV in early June 2010. View
- Running Length: 7:54
- Date Added: 6/2/10
Gas Furnace Basics: Part 4 – Cleaning & Final Assessment
Now for the cleaning and final evaluation of this unit. Mike pulls and cleans the blower, checks one last time for any cracks in the heat exchanger, measures the blower motor amperage and tests the final heat rise for this furnace. View
- Running Length: 16:23
- Date Added: 5/28/10
Gas Furnace Basics: Part 3 – Troubleshooting High CO
Attempting to diagnose the cause of a high CO reading, Mike searches for cracks in the heat exchanger, checks gas orifice size, and measures the gas pressure in Part 3 of this series. View
- Running Length: 18:18
- Date Added: 5/28/10
Gas Furnace Basics: Part 2 – Testing the Unit
Part 2 of the diagnostic process is combustion analysis. Mike takes temperature readings, checks for gas leaks, measures carbon monoxide and draft, and inspects the burn. View
- Running Length: 18:14
- Date Added: 5/28/10
Gas Furnace Basics: Part 1 – Initial Assessment
Join the WxTV crew as we dive deep into a clean, tune, and test of a gas furnace. In Part 1 of this series, our master plumber Mike Campbell guides us through the initial inspection, clocks the gas meter, and calculates proper combustion air. View
- Running Length: 18:44
- Date Added: 5/28/10
Heating Basics: A Tour of 9 Systems
Join us as our master plumber, Mike Campbell, takes us on a tour of 9 heating systems the weatherization professional may encounter. We'll look at the fundamentals that all heating systems share. Then Mike will break down a wide variety of in-home systems into those simple concepts. Ben's Tool Box Feature - Tools for the HVAC Professional. View
- Running Length: 44:22
- Date Added: 5/24/10
Auditing: The Selection of Measures
Part II of our two-part series on auditing. Dan Wood guides us through a state-specific audit format and takes our cameras on a final inspection of that challenging house from Part I of the series. Mark Ternes additionally provides an expert run-down of NEAT/MEHA audit software tools. Where to Find It? Feature - A tour of waptac.org resources. View
- Running Length: 39:03
- Date Added: 5/7/10
Auditing: The Challenge of the Site Visit
Part I of our two-part series on auditing. Follow our seasoned auditor, Dan, as he walks us through a site visit to assess the energy efficiency of a client's home prior to the installation of weatherization measures. Ben's Toolbox Feature - A breakdown of basic tools for the auditor. View
- Running Length: 27:35
- Date Added: 4/30/10
12 Steps to Lead Safety
Confused about how to deal with lead-based paint? This WxTV episode covers the basics of Lead-Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards and the EPA Renovation, Repair and Paint Rule (RRP) and guides you through a typical lead-safe job from start to finish. Innovation Showcase - A lead-safe trough system for exterior containment. View
- Running Length: 45:26
- Date Added: 4/14/10
This is the World of Weatherization
New to weatherization, or just curious about this growing section of our green-jobs economy? Take a look at this 40-minute video highlighting the weatherization process, from its beginnings to where it is today. Innovation Showcase - A HEPA shroud for angle drills. View
- Running Length: 40:51
- Date Added: 4/1/10