Boiler Basics: Part 3 - External Components
In the final segment of our boiler series, Mike will break down the external components of this two zone baseboard system and the things you need to look out for.
running length: 11:07 date added: 8/27/10
Boiler Basics: Part 2 - Clean, Test, & Tune
In Part 2 of this series, Mike will test the boiler's fuel gas delivery, efficiency and carbon monoxide level as well as giving cleaning recommendations.
running length: 15:16 date added: 8/20/10
Boiler Basics: Part 1 - Combustion Air & Drafting
WxTV's master plumber Mike Campbell is back at it again, this time giving us the low-down on boiler systems. In Part 1 of this series, we'll see how he tests for, and proposes to resolve, a backdrafting problem.
running length: 15:40 date added: 8/13/10
Weatherization in the Pacific Islands
WxTV is on the road again and this time to the Pacific Islands to check in with some of the WAP program's newest members. We'll see why saving energy is crucial even in a tropical paradise.
running length: 16:20 date added: 8/6/10
Where To Find It: www.eXtension.org
In this feature we'll highlight an online database developed by USDA Extension containing all sorts of useful information for consumers and professionals alike. We'll focus on the Home Energy section supported by the Department of Energy.
running length: 12:23 date added: 7/28/10
Weatherization In a Hot & Arid Climate
We went on the road to Phoenix, Arizona to look at some ways that weatherization is unique for this climate. We'll see some of the challenges these crews face trying to keep homes in this region cool.
running length: 11:26 date added: 7/16/10
Dense Packing Walls with Cellulose
from the Interior
A crew in Butte, Montana will demonstrate insulating the walls of a very old home that contains some balloon framing. Watch how the guys use this type of construction to prevent having to drill holes in the interior where possible.
running length: 14:07 date added: 7/9/10
Gearing Up: Outfitting a Wx Crew Trailer
In this feature we'll highlight what crews and agencies have done to equip themselves for weatherization work. Dale Barth, with Community Action Partnership out of North Dakota, will show us the newest generation of their crew trailer with all the refinements they need to work efficiently.
running length: 14:54
Duct Sealing
We'll take a look at sealing some common leaky spots in ductwork. Cal Steiner will show us how to seal up those duct boots properly as well as stuffing and sealing the ends of duct runs.
running length: 15:04
Mobile Home Series: Insulating the Walls
This is the last installment of our Mobile Home Series on insulation. This episode focuses on insulating the walls of a mobile home. Ken and his crew will demonstrate the technique of bat stuffing those walls as well as blowing-in hard to reach spots.
running length: 9:36
Mobile Home Series: Insulating the Belly
The North Dakota boys are back at it, this time insulating the belly of mobile homes. Check out the different methods of accessing the belly cavity to blow in the insulation.
running length: 13:06
Mobile Home Series: Insulating Attics By Lifting the Lid
This is the last installment of our attic insulation group and is a continuation of work on the home Edgar audited in an earlier episode. Here we'll see the guys lift the lid to blow in the insulation. We'll also pick up some additional sealing, patching, and general insulating tips from Ken and his crew in Jamestown, ND.
running length: 19:21
Mobile Home Series: Insulating Attics From the Interior
This installment covers another technique for insulating a mobile home attic. Brian and his crew in Devils Lake, North Dakota show us blowing insulation from the interior.
running length: 4:50
Mobile Home Series: Insulating Attics Through the Roof
This is one of several installments in our Mobile Home Series. We team up with Dale Barth and his crew in North Dakota as they guide us through the steps for blowing insulation into an attic space by drilling through the roof. This is a good chance to pick up some of Cal Steiner's tricks for working on mobile homes.
running length: 9:18
Mobile Home Series: Determining Existing Insulation for the Audit
This is a follow-up to Cal Steiner's mobile home insulation introduction. We visit Edgar Stiem in North Dakota as he guides us through the steps for determining the existing insulation in mobile home attics and bellies for the audit. He will also make us aware of typical problem spots that must be sound prior to blowing insulation.
running length: 8:18
Mobile Home Series: Advice from Cal Steiner
To launch our series on mobile homes, we've gone to North Dakota to speak with Cal Steiner, one of the nation's most well-known mobile home trainers. He gives us some general guidence on weatherizing a mobile home, with special emphasis on techniques for insulating these units.
running length: 9:37
Episodes 1-6 Teaser Trailer
Not had a chance to check out episodes 1-6?
Well here's a sample of some of the highlights from those episodes for your enjoyment. This clip was also shown at the press unveiling event for our show in early June.
running length: 7:54
Gas Furnace Basics: Clean, Tune, & Test
Join the WxTV crew as we dive deep into a clean, tune, and test of a gas furnace. Our master plumber, Mike Campbell, discovers high CO in this particular unit and walks us through the steps of diagnosing the cause. Due to the technical nature of the subject matter, this is an extremely long episode - so grab some popcorn before you sit down to watch!
running length: 1:07:41
Heating Basics: A Tour of 9 Systems
Join us as our master plumber, Mike Campbell, takes us on a tour of 9 heating systems the weatherization professional may encounter. We'll look at the fundamentals that all heating systems share. Then Mike will break down a wide variety of in-home systems into those simple concepts.
Ben's Tool Box Feature - Tools for the HVAC Professional.
running length: 44:22
Auditing: The Selection of Measures
Part II of our two-part series on auditing. Dan Wood guides us through a state-specific audit format and takes our cameras on a final inspection of that challenging house from Part I of the series. Mark Ternes additionally provides an expert run-down of NEAT/MEHA audit software tools.
Where to Find It? Feature - A tour of waptac.org resources.
running length: 39:03
Auditing: The Challenge of the Site Visit
Part I of our two-part series on auditing. Follow our seasoned auditor, Dan, as he walks us through a site visit to assess the energy efficiency of a client's home prior to the installation of weatherization measures.
Ben's Toolbox Feature - A breakdown of basic tools for the auditor.
running length: 41:22
12 Steps to Lead Safety
Confused about how to deal with lead-based paint? This WxTV episode covers the basics of Lead-Safe Weatherization Minimum Standards and the EPA Renovation, Repair and Paint Rule (RRP) and guides you through a typical lead-safe job from start to finish.
Innovation Showcase - A lead-safe trough system for exterior containment.
running length: 45:26
This is the World of Weatherization
New to weatherization, or just curious about this growing section of our green-jobs economy? Take a look at this 40-minute video highlighting the weatherization process, from its beginnings to where it is today.
Innovation Showcase - A HEPA shroud for angle drills.
running length: 40:51
