Last month, we looked at how to calculate various lighting loads. This month, we'll look at how to calculate receptacle and appliance loads. Let's tackle receptacle loads first. Receptacle loads. A ...

This is part 1 in an ongoing series on HVAC load calculations. The folks at SNIPS have asked me to do a basic how-to article about HVAC Manual J load calculation as that is allegedly a big part of my ...

The electrical panel, also known as the service panel, is the control center for all the electrical circuitry in a residence. Today’s panels are bigger than earlier versions. They have to be, because ...

Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show. Using load calculations to identify the proper sized equipment can help build trust with your homeowners and differentiate your business for its ...

Wrightsoft simplifies Manual J load calculations with Right-J Mobile. According to the company, Right-J Mobile is the easiest Manual J load calculation solution available today and the only solution ...

Not long ago a residential load calculation — also known as a heat loss calculation or a load calc — was something you had the luxury of skipping. There was a good reason for avoiding it. It was ...

Containers offer a shipping method for small businesses that reduces theft, keeps the shipping load traveling together as a unit, and minimizes the likelihood of losing part of the cargo when shipped ...

As we've discussed in the last two Code Calculations articles, when calculating the total load on your system, you must first identify specific types of loads. Then, you can calculate each load. For ...