Houses

Question 1

The load side geothermal lines should be

Answer 1

6” apart when they enter the mechanical room.

Insulated from ground to heat pump.

Boxed at ground level so they can move slightly.

Question 2

The buffer tank should have 4

Answer 2

Dielectric unions for easy servicing

Question 3

I can’t insure houses with

Answer 3

Aluminum wiring or breaker panels below 100A.

Question 4

kW is a measure of

Answer 4

Power, which is the rate at which work is done.

Question 5

kWh

Answer 5

The amount of energy used by an electrical device during a period of time.

Question 6

Five principles of a passive house

Answer 6

Air tight construction
Extra insulation
High performance glazing
Efficient ventilation
Reduced thermal bridging

Question 7

Cap Rate

Answer 7

NOI (Net operating income) divided by asset value

Question 8

Thermostat wiring

Answer 8

Red - 24v
Blue - common (-)
Green - fan
White - heat
Yellow - cool

Question 9

Commercial Leases

Answer 9

A single net lease adds property tax to rent. Double net adds insurance. Triple net adds maintenance.