Recent content by Bigwiggz

Thanks BF3 Counter That is a big help! I will start reading the information. The job sounds very interesting. That is a relief that they actually would have training, that is very different than where I currently work where the training is actually doing the job. 1) How long have you...

Hello, Hope all is well. I am a Professional Engineer that has worked in the HVAC controls for the past decade. I love the controls aspect of the job. I am very interested in learning Instrumentation and Controls Engineering for the nuclear industry. Either for a power utility or an...

Thanks, That would be additional load to your split units, unless you cool it before you supply to basement. I will take that into account when sizing the mini-splits. have you run the numbers with bathroom exhaust added in? Yes, the numbers above include the bathroom exhaust. Thanks for...

Hi Guys, I have a ventilation question, I have a project with a basement renovation. Below are some general info about the Job. Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (Somewhat Humid Summers) Basement Size: 41' by 73' Project Type: Place of Worship Room loads are handled by mini split units in...

Wow, the Jed Clampett from Beverly Hill Billies! I love that show although it is a little before my time (I'm 30 yrs old). Anyways, I appreciate your advice. I will not mention the salary so as to leave it as something negotiable

Yes I like Pawn Stars

Thanks I will look for them. I never really have considered them before.

Thanks for the comments! I will definitely consider what you said. I also looked at the median salary for an "HVAC Engineer", It is 61,000 for Columbia South Carolina. So what I have is about 25,000 dollars less than the median HVAC engineer. My reason for the proposition is that I know...

Hello Everyone, I want to work for a mechanical engineering firm. I am at the point of sending out resumes. I am a licensed Mechanical Engineer with 3 years experience in light commercial HVAC system design as "volunteer work" for a religious organization. I have another 3 years experience in...

Thanks cdxx 139 And yes these sources are contractors, one was a senior estimator for HVAC equipment installation. Thanks for your answer.

I have heard from so many sources that the ventilation requirements for a building no matter what it is should be 15 CFM per person. However, I thought that that is what the ASHRAE 62 (1989) requirement says. Now we have the ASHRAE 62 (2010) requirement which says that for places of religious...

Yes, I have been reading these threads a lot. I am beginning to understand that it is a serious responsibility.

Hey you guys, I passed the PE exam today! Glad thats over!!

Sorry, I will not do that again. I just read the forum policies. Thanks for letting me know.

Hey guys, I am looking for the best all around steam engineering book that will have genneral pointers on how to size boilers, exapansion loops, to faulty steam trap detection to pipe heat/pressure loss calculations NPSH Calcs etc. I want it all in one book. What do you guys recomemnd?