December 25, 2009
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a cool draft was freezing, to wake up the mouse.
The owner called a contractor with knowledge so rare,
In hopes that great comfort soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their bed,
With nary a cough or a cold in their heads.
And Momma in her Kerchief and I in my cap
Had just settled down for a long winters nap.
When from my neighbor there a rose such a clatter
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters & threw up the sash.
My neighbor stood there in the new fallen snow,
Begging & pleading the wind not to blow.
Then to him I did shout plain, loud and clear,
You need a performance contractor, you need him right here
He called the next day, and asked for help quick,
The contractor knew what made that house tick.
More rapid than eagles his testers came
As he whistled and shouted and called them by name
Now blower door, manometer, analyzer, & smoker
On IR, on loggers, on hoses, and pokers
To the top of the house, to the top of the wall
Now test away, test away, test away, all.
As dry leaves before the wild hurricane fly,
When he hit an obstacle he beat it quite sly.
So throughout the house his testers they flew
With many theories, ideas, and solutions too
And then in a twinkling we felt the proof
The snow no longer melts on my neighbors roof.
He had been in the attic and said he had found
No hose on the fan and a bypass, big deep and round
He was pleased when he found in the chimney no soot
Then he went to the basement & crawlspace to root
No hole was left unfound not an idea did he lack
He looked like a magician opening his sack
His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples how merry,
While he explained how the house worked to my friend’s wife Sherry
There was not an answer he did not know
And in the end we all laughed at the snow
No longer slaves of winter winds teeth
Now we look forward to hanging the Christmas Wreath.
When the oilman comes he now cries like a baby
When we tell him we’ll see him next month – may be.
We are now comfortable and in good health
We breathe clean air, my friend & myself.
With a wink of an eye and a twist of his head
The performance contractor turned and smiled , then said
This house is now fixed, now it will work.
We have control of the airflow and know every quirk
While packing his tools to get ready to go
He explained to us quickly the things we should know
A shell guy will work hard to make the house tight,
but he needs help from an HVAC guy to make it just right.
The performance contractor is the one to call
To make a house work best for one and all .
And then we heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!
-not sure who authored this, quite clever though!
December 21, 2009
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November 24, 2009
HVAC StateWatch from ACCA
“Each state has different rules and regulations regarding HVACR licensing and business operations. While we can’t keep track of everything that happens in all 50 states, we have compiled some basic information and links to point you in the right direction to operate a proper contracting business in each state.”
http://www.acca.org/states/
September 1, 2009
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August 19, 2009
Instructors invited to apply for donations of Thermal Imaging Cameras
EVERETT, Wash. – Fluke Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of handheld test and measurement equipment, is donating $100,000 worth of infrared thermal imagers to schools and training programs for use in teaching students to perform weatherization work and home inspections.
Through the new Fluke Weatherization Grant Program, announced today, instructors in accredited programs in building science, weatherization, energy conservation, home inspection and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) can apply for grants of Fluke IRInSIGHT®Thermal Imagers for use in instructional programs. These IR-InSIGHT imagers are designed for inspecting building envelopes to spot leaks and find places where energy is being lost.
Twenty programs will be selected to receive one thermal imager kit including software, two rechargeable batteries, charger, operation manual and USB adapter. Fluke will announce the winners in September, 2009.
Fluke Thermal Imager Donation Press Release
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August 18, 2009
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August 12, 2009
Free green job training for veterans
East Central University
Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program
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Who: Veterans with more than 180 days of active duty service or a service connected disability.
What: Six to eight weeks of training designed to assist veterans in obtaining employment in green jobs. Veterans can earn up to five green job certifications.
When: Classes are scheduled to begin:
August 17, 2009; October 19, 2009; January 19, 2010; April 19, 2010.
Weatherization and Blower Door Use Certification: Prepares students for technical positions with HVAC contractors and energy efficiency agencies.
Infrared Science Use and Analysis Certification: Prepares student for technical positions in t he remodeling and energy conservation area s.
Asbestos Worker Certification: Prepares student for entry-level positions in the asbestos abatement industry and maintenance organizations.
Solar Energy System Certification: Prepares student for entry-level posit ions in the renewable energy and green construction industries.
Basic Environmental Science: Hazardous waste and environmental problems, energy and resource conservation, toxicology and environmental health topic s.
Where: East Central University, Ada, OK
For an application or more information:
Contact your Local Workforce Oklahoma Office Or Mary Huckleberry Meeks, Director at 580.559.5541 Or Terry Doepke and Kylie Stephens, Case Managers at 580.559.5852
Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) Office, East Central University, Ada OK
