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TruTech Tools delivers authoritative knowledge to HVAC and Building Performance contractors.

As a leading distributor of test instruments, we help customers first realize, then solve their problems by helping them understand how, when and where to make make measurements through offering a hand-picked array of the best products enhanced with free webinars, training materials, downloads, guides with written and telephone support.
We connect you to your industry via networking and participation in trade shows, technical conferences and committees where we forge the future via advocacy.
We are fiercely passionate about doing it right the first time. We want to see people better understand their job and become more efficient, successful and profitable in what they do.
Offering most resources free of charge, we hope customers appreciate our efforts and honor us with their business.
TruTech Tools: Making Measurement Science Work!

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HVAC To Home Performance Heating Contractors: the Business Case

SLIDES HERE: Mike Rogers HVAC to HomePerformance

RECORDED VERSION HERE

60+ minutes Instructor: Mike Rogers

HVAC To Home Performance

Are you running a residential HVAC business and looking for new ways to expand your business and increase revenue?

Are you interested in learning more about “Home Performance” to understand how your HVAC customers—and your business—would benefit from a more comprehensive approach to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning?

This session will provide HVAC contractors an overview of the enormous opportunity the exists in incorporating home performance into an HVAC company, and share key concepts to help you evaluate if home performance is the right next step to grow your business.

Intended Participants: HVAC business owners, managers, and key personnel

Agenda:
Home Performance Overview
The Market Opportunity for Home Performance
Margins, Costs, and Profitability—The Numbers
Is this right for me?

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY

Presenter Mike Rogers is a nationally recognized expert in home performance contracting. Previously, he was Senior Vice President at GreenHomes America. a leading home performance contractor and franchisor, and led development of the GreenHomes business. He has extensive experience in home performance contracting, from individual homes to the state and federal level. For 15 years he has been a frequent presenter at national conferences and meetings in the energy-efficiency, green building, and indoor air quality industries.  Mike had an 11-year affiliation with the U.S. EPA as an employee and consultant, where he was a lead developer and primary supporter of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) program.

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What’s HOT in the TOOL world! – Bill Spohn to speak at ACCA Western-PA meeting – Oct. 4

Bill Spohn from TruTech Tools will be demonstrating what’s new in the world of HVACR tools and test instruments.

Also presenting will be representatives from Ritchie/Yellow Jacket, Hilti Tools, and United Rentals.
And meet the “Student of the Month” from Triangle Tech!

Mark your calendar and be sure to join us!

Peter’s Place
1199 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
(Exit 55 off I79N or I79S)

3:00 pm – Board Meeting
5:30 – 6:00 pm – Social Hour (cash bar)
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Guest Speakers
7:00 pm – Social Hour restarts (cash bar)
7:00 pm Dinner – $40.00 (cash, check, credit card)

Dinner Selection: Prime Rib or Virginia Spots

RSVP: 724-779-1860 (phone or fax) – NO cancellations after October 2

SEE ACCA W-PA October 2012 meeting notice FOR SIGN UP FORM AND MORE DETAILS.

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The Business of Home Performance Contracting

I just sat thru a webinar sponsored by The ACHR News (magazine) and BPI that gave a pretty good high level overview of why HVAC contractors should consider getting into home performance contracting.

The slides from it are here: The Business of HPC.

The actual broadcast will be available in a few days at this LINK look under the 9-19-12 webinar listing:
Crushing Your Competition As A Whole House Home Performance Contractor

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TruTech Adds Fieldpiece ™ Line

HVAC/R Contractors Offered More Cost Effective Instrumentation Choices
TruTechTools Adds Fieldpiece™ Line
Akron, OH (July, 2012) – TruTech Tools announces the addition of the Fieldpiece™ line of instrumentation to their online catalog.
Fieldpiece is the originator of the modular digital multimeter. The “stick” style digital multimeter (DMM) combined with accessory heads makes it easy to make electrical readings in the field plus enables technicians to easily test a wide range of other parameters.

The new Fieldpiece offering at TruTech Tools represents the progress made over twenty years of developing hand held instruments exclusively for the HVAC/R technician. Most of the Fieldpiece tools on the TruTech site are new or are significant upgrades from their predecessors. Each product has key features built-in that are needed by the HVAC/R technician. Fieldpiece products incorporate high versatility, cost effectiveness, and high field utility.

TruTech’s CEO and Co-Owner, Bill Spohn, notes, “We like Fieldpiece because it is designed for HVAC/R and not adapted to it. Fieldpiece meters offer the features HVAC/R technicians need and they work the way most technicians would expect. Modular expandability works very well for many customers. With many Fieldpiece products you can buy what you need now and look towards future modular upgrades as you can afford them.”

Founded in 2007, TruTech Tools serves the HVAC, Energy Audit, Building Performance, Weatherization and Home Inspection markets providing the best equipment, training, calibration and consulting services available. Find a complete listing of TruTech Tools instrumentation, training and services at www.trutechtools.com

TruTechTools, Ltd.

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Slides from the Four Part AC Performance Series

Here are the slides used during our four part series on AC System Performance.
We have also included a link to the recorded videos.

THE Total A/C System Performance Series

With sky-rocketing energy costs, restricted capital/replacement budgets, and the omnipresent concern for the bottom line, it is now more critical than ever to achieve the highest performance out of A/C and heat pump systems. You might think this is easier said than done, but that is not necessarily true! TruTech will get you there with a clear understanding of the concepts.

Based on our popular national live, national trainings and presentations and 3 years’ worth of results from thousands of contractor tests, TruTech Tools, LTD is proud to present a NEW four part series to help contractors, auditors and utility personnel learn how to:

  • measure system performance
  • increase system efficiency
  • reduce electrical consumption
  • shave peak loads
  • extend equipment service life
  • increase customer comfort and satisfaction
  • all while expanding sales, profitability and service contract opportunities

For a FREE copy of an A/C Applications Guide click HERE.

A NEW LIVE 4 PART SERIES WILL  BE SCHEDULED SOON. SLIDES AND RECORDINGS ARE AVAILABLE BELOW.

A/C System Performance Testing-  Part 1: The Big Picture

Understanding the problem and justifying the need for a System Performance approach. What are the market drivers? The A/C system has several sub-systems and each must be understood and working in harmony with the others to achieve optimum performance.

Target audience: contractors, auditors and utility personnel

RECORDED SESSION: COMING SOON.

SLIDES: Part 1 – The BIG picture AC Performance Series

 

A/C System Performance Testing-  Part 2:  AirFlow

Understanding proper AirFlow set up and measurement is at the core of AC System performance.

Target audience: contractors, auditors and utility personnel

RECORDED SESSION:  HERE
SLIDES: Part 2 -AirFlow- AC Performance Series

A/C System Performance Testing- Part 3: Refrigerant Charge
Beyond AirFlow the other key factor to optimizing A/C System Performance is understanding how to determine, measure and set the proper refrigerant charge in a system and measurement is at the core of AC System performance. Proper evacuation equipment and processes are critical to achieving the highest system efficiency.
Target audience: contractors, and utility personnel

RECORDED SESSION: HERE
SLIDES: Part 3 – Refrigerant Charge – AC Performance Series

A/C System Performance Testing- Part 4: Capacity Testing

The HVAC industry sells capacity (cooling tons), but how often is actually measured in the field? Using proper tools and techniques and a few calculations or appropriate software, technicians can now accurately measure cooling tons in minutes.
Target audience: contractors, auditors and utility personnel

RECORDED SESSION: HERE
SLIDES:  Part 4 -Capacity Testing- AC Performance Series

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500 Microns in 51 Seconds

YES YOU CAN! Check out Jim’s VIDEO on how to attach and use TruTech’s new RapidEvac Kit.

  • Pull a Vacuum 10x faster
  • Stay organized and productive
  • Stop Compressor Failures in their Tracks
  • Save Time and Labor Costs

These kits include the best of the best so you can have the right tools at your fingertips everytime. Learn more about RapidEvac Kits HERE.

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Who’s Eating Your Lunch? HVACR Business – Jan 2012 Feature

Customers Want Energy Optimized Comfort. If You Don’t Provide It, Someone Else Will. Check out our featured article in this month’s HVACR Business! http://digital.hvacrbusiness.com/hvacrbusiness/201201/?pg=13&pm=0&u1=friend#pg13

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HVAC State Watch – Rules and Regs for contractors

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/

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