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FPR vs MERV Chart: Air Filter Ratings Explained

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When buying air filters, we can be baffled by different air filter ratings like MERV and FPR (found on Home Depot filters). In order to figure out which filters have the same efficiency, we have to put MERV and FPR on the same denominator. We will look into FPR vs MERV rating, and include FPR … Read more

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HEPA Filter H13 Vs H14: What Is The Key Difference Here?

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As we know, H13 and H14 are two classifications of HEPA filters. The difference between H13 and H14 HEPA filters is simple; H14 HEPA filters are better due to higher efficiency and lower penetration rate. When differentiating between H13 vs H14, it is crucial that we also understand the implications of using H14 over H13 … Read more

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Whole House Fan Size Calculator: How Many CFM You Need?

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Every house needs adequate ventilation. It is the job of a whole house fan to provide this ventilation. In milder climates, you can even use whole house fans for cooling without the need for an air conditioning system. In order to do its job right, you obviously have to get the whole house fan size … Read more

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What Does CFM Stand For In HVAC? It’s All About Airflow

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CFMs. If you have been looking at the specs sheets of HVAC devices (ACs, furnaces, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, and so on) you have probably come across a unit labeled as CFM. What does CFM stand for in HVAC? In HVAC, CFM stands for Cubic Feet Per Minute. It is a standard unit of airflow volume. … Read more

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SEER = (1 × EER100% + 42 × EER75% + 45 × EER50% + 12 × EER25%)/100

EER = BTUcooling/W

HSPF = BTUheating/W

COP = Q (useful heat)/W (input work)

ACH = CFM x 60/Area x Heightceiling

Total Heat (BTU/hr.) = 4.5 x CFM x Δh (std. air)

Sensible Heat (BTU/hr) = 1.1 x CFM x Δt (std. air)

Latent Heat (BTU/hr) = 0.69 x CFM x Δgr. (std. air)

1 HP = 746 Watts

1 kW = 3413 BTU

 

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