Testing with DucTester 340 and DM32 WiFi
Equipment Overview Model 340 DucTester: A compact and powerful duct testing fan designed for both total leakage and leakage to outdoors testing. DM32 WiFi Gauge: A digital touchscreen manometer with…
Using the DM32 Digital Gauge with the TEC Exhaust Fan Flow Meter
Watch how easy it is to use the DM32 with TEC’s Exhaust Fan Flow Meter https://youtu.be/QZABEBdOR_4 Step-by-Step Usage Attach Control Cable Connect the DM‑32’s yellow Speed Control output to the…
Achieving code requirements is easy
Key Takeaways Set Clear Testing Targets Building air-tightness targets: ≤ 3 or 5 ACH50 depending on the code. Duct leakage limits: ≤ 8 CFM25 per 100 ft² for total, and ≤ 4 CFM25 per 100 ft² for duct…
Duct Leakage to Outdoors: The Easy Way Using Method 1 in Depressurization
Step-by-Step Process Depressurize the Building Install a blower door in an exterior entrance and pull the house down to –25 Pa relative to outside. Connect the DucTester Attach the duct blower…
Duct Leakage to Outdoors
Setup Procedure Blower Door Pressurization The blower door is installed and used to pressurize the house to +25 Pa relative to the external environment. This establishes a baseline pressure inside the…
FanTestic Pressurize
Getting Started with FanTestic Before initiating a test, ensure that your Retrotec gauge is properly connected to your computer and that FanTestic is installed and updated. The software is compatible…
Hard Panel Assembly Part 1 of 2
Part one of this Hard Panel assembly guide covers the installation of the fan panel. https://youtu.be/8Ylg9ZCgMyQ What You’ll Learn Unboxing and Layout The presenter begins by identifying the key components—namely,…
Tech Support – Hard Panel Questions
Key Topics Covered Panel Fit & Sizing Discover how to handle narrow doorways or non-standard frame depths. Experts explain which panel combinations—such as overlapping Large‑X and XY—work best for various…
Hard Panel Assembly Part 2 of 2
https://youtu.be/N_3r25VeoCk After the fan panel is securely in place, Part 2 of Retrotec’s Hard Panel Assembly series guides you through adding the Large‑X and XY panels—essential for sealing your doorway and…
Air Current Tester Part 3 of 5
A demonstration of the smoke puff of a Retrotec Air Current tester. https://youtu.be/bdpkUne-V-8 Smoke puff testing is a time-tested and visually compelling way to identify air leakage in buildings. In…