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Heat Loss Calculation

dave2
dave2 Member Posts: 1
in THE MAIN WALL
How can I perform a heat loss calcuation myself on my home?

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  • MIke_Jonas
    MIke_Jonas Member Posts: 209
    Homeowners version

    I use HVAC-Calc. They have a homeowners version for something like $49.



    hvaccomputer.com



    The guy that designed the program is usually the guy that answers the phone when you call. Don Sleeth Great guy and great support through the years.
  • Heatload
    Heatload Member Posts: 1
    2 inch steel element with 4 1/2 inch fins

    What is the sq. ft. of radiation of 2 inch steel with 4 1/2 fins. I have single element that is 14" high and 23 fins per foot. And dubble element 23 fins per foot 24" high.
  • Ex Maine Doug
    Ex Maine Doug Member Posts: 162
    HVAC-Calc

    I used HVAC-Calc to do my building.  Bought the 3 month license and learned how to use it during my commuting times on USAir.  It calculated 160,000 BTU for my design conditions and that  is what I installed.  This was half the estimates provided by the local contractors and was the correct number.

    It allows you to play what-if and see for example how more insulation on the North wall will affect the heat loss.  Or insulating the basement walls.

    Worth getting the program in my opinion.
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