Does it drive anyone else nuts that controls contractors rely on us to calibrate their temp sensors? Had it happen twice in the last month. It seems to me that a temperature control contractor should be able to measure temperature on their own. Rant over.

Where is everyone getting their needles/probes from?

Okay, I previously posted here asking how close the home study course was to the actual test and got no straight answers. Now, having taken it (I passed), I'm leaving this here for any techs that have my same questions. The study course covers light variance, sound testing, vibration testing, and electromagnetic testing. Almost none of this is tested on for the CT. I would hazard a guess to say that it probably covers it for the sake of the CP. The questions that were asked on those subjects were general or cursory, like burn in time on flourecent lamps or what metric you measure vibrations or sound in. Overall, if you have passed the TAB CT and have worked a little in cleanroom performance testing this test isn't too scary. As always, just know your stuff and kill it.

How many here have ever used one of these ?

Anyone got solution for this issue?

Slot skirt on flowhood bows ( and leaves about an inch or so gap in the middle .

Need a sanity check: I was told by a supplier that the pump curve and performance will not change in 40% glycol vs pure water. This makes no sense to me or people I’ve spoken with but they are adamant it’s fine, of course.

These goofballs have their submittal listed at SpGr 1.000 but say 40% propylene elsewhere.

Basically I’m trying to finalize this AHU and I have wildly different pressures across each pair of fans. IMO, when an AHU has two plug supply fans, they should be run in opposite directions. I find that my SAF-1 has twice the pressure across that my SAF-2 has. They want me to calibrate the station but the pressures seem inaccurate.

Since the last post I asked about edc. I noticed lot of you stated that there edc is a gun. I was wondering if your company is fine with you carrying a gun? Do you concealed carry or keep it in the vehicle? Is there a reason you carry do you work in some pretty sketchy neighborhoods?

Would like to know what your guys everyday carry is? What do you always have on you.

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I’ve been doing residential install for the last 2 years and became a lead after the first year. I just recently got the opportunity to get into the tab field as a tab technician apprentice doing commercial work.

I’m just looking for any advice from anyone. How is it compared to resi install? Do you guys like what you do? Anything helps!

Is there interest in a monthly job posting thread? I can post anonymously for a user if needed.

Both looking for work and looking to hire.

Luckily id say 80% of my work is with great clients and jobs usually have a team effort from top down. Just curious how often people in other parts of the country run into jobs where you get a project with endless problems. Engineer doesn’t review their plans (duct fittings/size just flat out makes no sense for design CFM), control contractors say they are complete only for you to punch out several backwards valves, no flow readings on vav’s or even the great “you tell me how it should run” only to find out they did not even program the approved sequence from submittals. Im all for what tab brings to the table but sometimes it strikes me as either some level of incompetence or flat out being lazy.

I scored the exact same as the first time (73%). And it was the section that requires a damn book all its own...such crap, I requested that book a month prior and freaking failed that section (plus hydronics, which is weird). All in all I hated the experience of the test center and the hoopla they put me through but DAMN 4 POINTS! Rant over.

I just finished the study course but looking at the BOK I see stark differences to the topics covered in the home course. I am a NEBB TAB CT and have a few years experience working in cleanrooms with CETA certified Tech but I know things somewhat differ in certain areas. I'm sure I'm up to the task but I would like to ameliorate my specific knowledge in regards to passing this test the first time around.

I know that Professionals are to help out the certified techs if they have questions and to stamp the reports. But what else is in your scope of work do you write up the reports design info and tech gets the actual info, do you bid jobs, etc.

Number 4. I know it's on the CP...how do we figure this one out? Thanks

Is anyone using Bluerithm or Proof or anything else you would recommend ?

We use TABopts and our commissioning guys just changed from building start to CXalloy. The company wants to get away from TABopts because the reports look too much like excel and the company thinks we need a modern looking report.

Any input on what you guys like or don’t like about the software you are using would be greatly appreciated.

I’m new to TAB and I’m wondering if you guys still stayed somewhat busy during the whole market crash of 2008? I’m asking this question because I want to know if I will stay busy even in a time like that. Right now I do both TAB & HVAC Service. Was thinking of just doing TAB.

Does anyone have experience working with both types of companies? If so, what was your experience like? My employer recently sold off to a large corporation and it’s been very frustrating dealing with the change of pace, change in reporting, and lack of keeping techs scheduled all of a sudden. I’m hearing nothing but bad experiences when switching to corporate from other people in different professions. I have opportunities elsewhere, should I hang in here or pursue the other opportunities? I’m union, so my pay doesn’t change much and I can still get the company vehicle and gas card.

For a traverse , Say 18 x 12 flat oval.. how many holes do you guys put and where do you drill them?

I’m a 2nd year union sheet metal apprentice and have a rare (in my local) opportunity to get into a TAB company to finish out my apprenticeship. I’m just trying to weigh the pros and cons. Most of the people I’ve talked to say I should jump on this opportunity and it’s a great career move.

Would love to hear from some of you that actually do it as a career.

Thanks!

I’m a pre apprentice, trying to learn as much as possible. It’s kinda crazy because I’m not that great at math. But I’m decent at balancing I think. I do really love it. Any advice?

Would like to know what yours guy’s preference is.

Want to know what you guys utilize for tab reports and mechanical plans. Do you guys use paper, excel or an other format for your tan reports?

gas card, company Vehicle, personal vehicle, company phone, personal phone, pays for phone bill, etc. I guess what are the perks at your company.