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BASEMENT
Since I have published all 62 chapters of the Ductwork Installation Guide e-book, hundreds of separate chapters along with all three versions of the e-book have been sold! However I am still working on this e-book. In order to make this e-book more informative and useful to my customers almost on a weekly basis I am inserting in it new pictures and new relevant information.
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Introduction* – the chapter gives a brief description of the Ductwork Installation Guide book
 contents.
Tools and Equipment – presents most of the tools available for the ductwork installation. Chapters have 92 pictures, 26 pages**, $1.86 (Instant Access)
*Articles:
Tools
How to Use Power Tools Safely
Proper Tools Preparation.
**Of course, it is only one webpage, but if you print, it would take 12 standard 8 ½" x 11 paper pages.
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Materials* – presents most of the fittings and materials available for the ductwork installation.
 The chapter has 242 pictures; 20 pages*. $1.86 (Instant Access).
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33. Basement
Preparation of Job-Site* – the chapters gives a brief descriptions for when the work in the
 basement is usually starts, what should be done at first and how to prepare a jobsite for work.
The chapter has 26 pictures; 16 pages*. $2.50 (Instant Access).
Summary Report for:
47-2211.00 - Sheet Metal Workers
On 03/22/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. Examples of Pulte Homes ductwork installation were also inserted in this chapter. |
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34. Sheeting (Panning)* – the chapter covers almost all possible cases of the joist's panning with a wide variety of  uncommon cases, presents how to deal with penetration of the wires, copper and PVC pipes. The chapter contains eighteen examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 67 pictures; 35 pages*. $2.50 (Instant Access).
Summary Report for:
47-2211.00 - Sheet Metal Workers
On 07/23/2017 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. Two more pictures were added.
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35. Sheeting from Cold Air Duct – the chapter covers the rest of the panning cases.
The chapter contains nine examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 24 pictures; 10 pages*. $2.19 (Instant Access).
On 04/29/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.
On 07/21/2016 four more pictures were added.
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36. Double Sheeting – the chapter describes a double sheeting installation and explains when it
 should be in use.
The chapter contains five examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 9 picture; 7 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).
On 04/15/2016 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved and three pictures were added.
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37. Furnace Installation*# – the chapter describes how to cut in a cold air boot, how to deal with the casings of  SpaceGard and Electrostatic air filter, installation of the AC coil. The chapter contains six examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 36 pictures; 20 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access)
On 04/12/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 04/29/2017 two more pics were added.
*PDF files:
A Guide to Residential Wood Heating
Arufinstall.pdf
Proper Subcooling Charging Techniques
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G71MPP
G61MPV SERIES UNITS
#From code:
SECTION 312. HEATING AND COOLING LOAD CALCULATIONS
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38. Plenum Installation* – the chapter covers all three types of plenums, gives an explanation how to put plenum  together, put a top cap on, cut in a starting transition. After that chapter will explain on how to set up a furnace in relation to the I-beam. The chapter contains seven examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 52 pictures; 30 pages*. $2.50 (Instant Access).
Article:
How A Professional Designs A Heating or Cooling System.
On 04/29/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.
A link to the International Code added (11/05/2012).
On 06/22/2015 one more pictures was added.
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39. Ductwork Installation* – the chapter gives a general description of the ductwork installation.
 The chapter has 13 pictures; 8 pages*. $2.00 (Instant Access).
Duct Design - PDF file
On 03/31/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 10/20/2016 one more picture was added.
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40. Cold Air Return Duct Installation#– the chapter covers a wide variety of the different aspects of work that is  necessary to know in order to be able to install the cold air return duct, such as: how to take measurements and how to cut in a canvas, how to put together a duct, fold drives, and nail hangers. The chapter explains how to hang a duct if you are working alone or with a helper, how to install a cold air drop etc. In addition, there is a description on how to take a measurement and cut a piece of duct. Furthermore, the chapter explains how to take measurements and cut openings for cold air returns in the duct, and describes three ways on how to connect two ducts together. In the end, the chapter represents a few uncommon cases of the cold air duct installation. The chapter contains thirty three examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 141 pictures; 85 pages*, $3.50 (Instant Access).
#From the UMC 2000 aka CMC.
On 12/31/2017 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 04/16/2019 one picture was added.
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41. Supply Ductwork Installation* – the chapter deals with the take-offs installation. It is explains how to make  measurement, cut in and tap in a take-off. The Chapter describes all possible cases of the take-offs and supply ductwork installations. The chapter contains nine examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 36 pictures; 18 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).
On 05/09/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved On 10/02/2016 five more pictures were added. |
42. Calculation and Manufacturing Offset and Riser* – the chapter covers all possible cases of calculation  and installation of the off-sets and risers, field-made and ordered from the shop. The chapter contains nineteen examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 67 pictures; 36 pages*. $3.41 (Instant Access).
*Articles:
How to Make a Ductwork Offset. Instructions.
Duct Design Myth Busters.
On 03/19/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 02/25/2018 one picture was added. One example of Pulte Homes ductwork installation was also inserted in this chapter. |
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43. Installation of Heat Runs – the chapter covers the heat runs installation in the basement and deals only with all  possible cases of the “straight shot”. The chapter contains thirty examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 134 picture; 77 pages*. $3.41 (Instant Access).
On 04/22/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. 7 photos were added. Examples of Pulte Homes ductwork installation were also added to this chapter. On 02/11/2018 three more puictures were added.
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44. "Jumper" Installation – the chapter gives a description how to make 45 degree angle from the
 “elbow”. Chapter covers all possible cases of measurement, calculation and installation of the “jumpers”. Also the chapter covers several uncommon cases of the “jumper” installation.
The chapter has 125 pictures; 59 pages*. $2.69 (Instant Access).
On 04/26/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 12/25/2018 two more pictures were added.
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45. Application 8" Pipes and Fittings* – the chapter describes how to use 8” pipes and fittings, explains how to  make field made Tee, and covers penetration of a pipe through blocker. The chapter contains eleven examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 39 pictures; 21 pages*. $2.00 (instant Access).
On 07/01/2018 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. Two more pictures were added.
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46. Basement Heats* – the chapter describes the installation of the heat runs in the unfinished basement. The  chapter contains five examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 10 pictures; 4 pages*. $2.00. (Instant Access).
On 03/22/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 06/09/2015 two more pictures were added.
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47. Fresh Air, Combustion Air – this chapter is divided into two parts and describes all possible cases of the  fresh air and combustion air intakes. The chapter contains nine examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 23 pictures; 11pages*. $2.50. (Instant Access).
On 10/29/2016 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. Two pictures added. Examples of Pulte Homes ductwork installation were also inserted in this chapter.
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48. Microwave Hood, Jenn Air, Kitchen Hood – the chapter is divided into three parts and describes all  possible cases of installation and termination of the kitchen exhausts. The chapter contains eleven examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 28 pictures; 14 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).
On 10/28/2016 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. Three pictures were added.
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49. Venting* – the chapter is divided in two parts and describes all possible cases of installation and termination  of the venting for 80% and 90+% furnaces. The chapter contains twenty two examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 70 pictures; 37 pages*. $2.69 (Instant Access).
*Article:
Venting & Draining Condensing Gas Furnaces
Laundry and Condensing Furnaces Don't Mix.
SIMPSON DURA-VENT SIZING HANDBOOK, pdf file. Z-Flex.
On 04/10/2017 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 04/20/2019 one photo was added.
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50. Condensate Line, Venting and Condencate Line for Comfortmaker, Aire-Flo, Lenox, Rheem and Goodman furnaces*# – the  chapter is divided in two parts. The first one has a few cases that cover an installation of the condensate line for the Carrier furnaces. The second one talks about differences in venting installation and condensate lines installation for the Comfortmaker, Aire-flo, Rheem, Lennox and Goodman furnaces. The chapter contains sixteen examples of this type of installation.
The chapter has 35 picture; 24 pages*. $3.41 (Instant Access).
On 04/02/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 05/28/2015 four more pictures were added
*Articles:
Condensate Lines and Condensate Pump.
Leaking PVC Pipe Tip #From 2006 IRC M1411.3
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51. Humidifier Installation* – the chapter gives a description of three types of humidifiers
 installation: Bypass flow – through, Powered flow – through, Drum and Steam style humidifiers.
The chapter has 19 pictures; 9 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).
On 04/21/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.
*Article:
Central Humidifiers.
PDF files:
Skuttle
Aprilaire
Honeywell
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52. Registers and Grills Installation* – the chapter describes registers and grills installation. Also, presents  some important tips on how to do that.
The chapter has 3 pictures; 3 pages*. $1.86 (Instant Access).
*Article:
Return Grille Locations.
Air Distribution & ASHRAE Outlet Selection.,pdf file.
On 03/18/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. |
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53. Thermostat Installation* – the chapter gives a brief description on the thermostat installation.
 The chapter has 4 pictures; 3 pages*. $1.86 (Instant Access).
*Table:
Conventional heating, air conditioning and heat pump thermostat wiring labels, wire color codes and the corresponding function description.
Infinity Control™ SYSTXCCUID01 - PDF file
On 04/09/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.
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54. Basement Finishing – the chapter presents all aspects regarding ductwork installation in the finished  basement.
The chapter describes how to install a zoning system, heat runs, cold air returns, and bath fan exhausts. Also the chapter explains how to deal with the different types of the drop ceiling, wood and metal studs.
The chapter has 51 pictures; 31 pages*. $10.62 (Instant Access).
On 04/05/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. On 08/13/2017 one more picture was added.
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55. Installation of Heating System in Big Houses* – the chapter presents all aspects ductwork
 and furnace installation in the houses (larger then 5000 square feet). The chapter describes furnace and ductwork attic installation, explains how to run ductwork from the basement to the attic and so on.
The chapter has 92 pictures; 37 pages*. $3.41 (Instant Access).
*Link to
Top of the Line House (Installation in Pictures).
On 06/25/2018 five more pictures were added.
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56. Air Handler Installation*# – the chapter provides examples of air handler installation in the attic and  describes ductwork installation techniques for existing houses. The chapter has 23 pictures; 7 pages*. $2.50 (Instant Access).
PDF files:
Air handler Installation Manual.
Proper Subcooling Charging Techniques.
#From code:
M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics.
On 03/18/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved. Link to the International Code added (01/18/2012).
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57. Underground Ductwork* – the chapter talks about underground ductwork installation and presents  everything that an installer must to know in order to do the job right.
The chapter has 19 pictures; 9 pages*. $2.37 (Instant Access).
*Article:
Underground Duct.
On 01/06/2018 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved and two more pictures were added. |
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58. Garage Heater Installation*# – the chapter gives step-by-step detailed instructions to the three types of the garage  heater installation.The chapter has 9 pages, 16 pictures*. $1.86 (Instant Access).
Article:
Choosing a Natural Gas Garage Heater
#From code:
308.0 Location.
Link to the International Code added (11/05/2012).
On 05/12/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.
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59. Furnace Changeout* – the chapter is dedicated to another part of the trade and describes
  everything that an installer is suppose to know to perform a furnace replacement.
The chapter has 74 pictures; 29 pages. $11.98 (Instant Access)
*Link to:
Furnace Replasement in Pictures.
On 04/18/2015 text of this chapter was significantly modified and improved.
PDF files:
A Guide to Residential Wood Heating.
Proper Subcooling Charging Techniques.
On 01/06/2018 two more pictures were added.
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60. Correcting Mistakes – the chapter explains that mistakes are inevitable and describes how to
 find them and correct them in time. The chapter has eight examples corrections of mistakes .
The chapter has 54 pictures; 26 pages*. $1.86 (Instant Access).
On 06/20/2018 two more pics and text were added.
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61. Safety Techniques* (free since 02/22/2015) – the chapter explains how to perform work safely in nine  instances.
The chapter has 6 pictures; 7 pages*. (Instant Access).
*Article:
What can Make You Hurt?
High Voltage Electric Safety., pdf file.
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62. Duct Sealing (New)
 Since 02/08/2016 State of Michigan started to enforce changes to its mechanical code. Because of that much more duct, fittings and pipes should be sealed. In the chapter you can find all the examples ductwork being sealed for the Rough-in and Basement applications.
The chapter has 30 pictures on 17 pages. $2.50 (Instant Access).
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63. Uncommon Cases – the chapter presents a wide variety uncommon cases of the Rough-in,
  basement and others installations, such as: pool fan installation, suspended furnace installation, etc.
CONCLUSION – the chapter wishes good luck in a new profession.
Are you looking for work? Not yet? When you will, they are going to ask you about your experience and it should be at least from three to five years or even more than that! However, under a good supervision one year is just enough to put your hands on it!!
So, why do they need more, are they crazy? No, they are not! They just need to know that you are able to do your job without asking too many questions!
My entire book is designed to help you out in this regard, but this chapter in particular! Once you have read this chapter, undoubtedly, you can claim that you have a knowledge equal at least of ten years of experience!
The chapters have 166 pictures; 65 pages $5.00 (Instant Access). On 02/02/2019 two more pictures were added. Examples of Pulte Homes ductwork installation were also inserted in this chapter.
On 10/01/2016 an Uncommon Cases 2 chapter continuation was added. This addition has 88 pictures on 36 pages. Link to the chapter provided at the bottom of the paid page. On 03/30/2020 nine more pictures were added.
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ROUGH-IN $44.99
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BASEMENT $55.99
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Ductwork Installation Tips and Tricks (36)
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Pulte Homes Cold Air Returns
Pulte Homes is a nationwide home building company and their way of running heat runs (buy it below) and cold air returns differs significantly from the others. In the e-book above I already covered many aspects of their installations, however in my opinion, the most difficult part aka cold air returns in the basements require a special approach.
If your company is already working for this Builder and you have some experience this page will help you out to learn the best ways of installation.
If you are planning to work for HVAC company or you are the owner of HVAC company that is working for Pulte Homes this page definitely would help you out to learn the best practices and educate your work force.
On the page you can see cold air ducts installations for 8 models - 84 high quality pictures.
Price for this page is only $5.50 and in order to get an instant access to the page please click on the PayPal button below.
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