For
many, pressure scenarios represent the most mysterious and confusing
element in weatherization work. The warming and cooling of air creates
a nearly endless set of invisible conditions that directly affect the
comfort and safety of a home, and may even affect energy bills. To develop
successful weatherization programs, it is essential that all workers
have at least a cursory understanding of this puzzling facet of our work.
We designed the Pressure House to reveal and make clear the mysteries of pressure as they pertain to weatherization work. Inspired by the exceptional pressure houses designed by such weatherization experts as the staff at Indiana Community Action Association (INCAA) and Anthony Cox, EMC created a replicable, full-scale pressure demonstration unit ready to deliver to your training facility. EMC staff sets up the unit at your site, and tests and prepares the house for instructors to use for trainings within one week of delivery.
The Pressure House demonstrates a full range of pressure diagnostic measures under a wide variety of situations. To simulate real-world conditions, designers equip the Pressure House with a living room, bedroom, bathroom, and a combustion air zone (CAZ). It features a full–size heating system, a vented space heater, water heater, bath fan, fireplace, kitchen range hood, and a clothes dryer.
In conjunction with a smoke machine, the trainer manipulates a user-friendly control panel and a variety of built-in variables to help students visually understand the effects of pressure and the flow of energy in a home. The student will then know how to optimize savings and assure the health and safety of clients during and after weatherization work. These practical visualizations of the dynamics of pressure provide an effective learning opportunity with direct applications in the field.
Each Pressure House is delivered and set up in your facility and comes with a point-by-point user manual and an easy–to–use control panel. At the client’s request, a full training curriculum also accompanies the Pressure House for your specific training needs.
Pressure House Features
Combustion Appliances
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Exhaust Appliances
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Theatrical Smoke Machine to Help Trainees Visualize Effects
Training/User Manual
Scenarios of Pressure House Usage:
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Footprint: 5’ Wide, 20’ Long and 12’ High.
