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HVAC Site Survey Information

Steps to perform on site to gather existing HVAC system information: #1 Ask if there are existing plans of the HVAC systems. These sometimes can be found on site. #2 Take some photos of the existing building for load calculations. … Read more

Electrical Site Survey Information

Recommended steps to perform on site to gather existing electrical system information. Start from outside. Look for meter or meters outside. Sometimes there are more than one. Sometimes they may be hiding. From there, determine if the building is fed … Read more
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