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New Home Construction 7 of 8
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(156 ratings)
1,388 students

New Home Construction 7 of 8

Mechanical Systems - Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air-Conditioning
Created byBill Sharp
Last updated 1/2019
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • At a minimum the Student should be able recognize how the mechanical systems work. They will also be better equipped to choose what type of systems they want installed in their home.

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 2h 31m total length

  • Water Piping13:32

    Explore water piping basics in a two-story home, from the main supply and pressure regulator to hot on the left, cold on the right, with copper piping.

  • Water Heater18:47

    Explore water heater safety and maintenance, highlighting the risk of tank explosions, annual valve testing, proper discharge piping, venting, clearances, and carbon monoxide awareness.

  • Waste Piping, Gas Piping and Lift Pump9:46

    Learn waste and gas piping in home construction, including venting, lift stations, backwater valves, traps, cleanouts, glue techniques, and the shift from rigid to flexible gas piping.

  • HVAC16:11

    Explore heating, ventilation, and air conditioning fundamentals for home construction, including central gas or electric systems, heat pumps, two-system layouts for different levels, ducting, venting, and combustion air requirements.

  • How Does It Work - The System - A/C Capacity55:41

    Explore how air conditioning works: outdoor condensing unit, indoor cooling coil, freon refrigerant, condensate drains, unit sizing, and electrical protections such as GFCI and arc fault.

  • Electrical9:41

    Explain copper versus aluminum sizing for main entrance cables, gauge differences, and typical circuit requirements, then review panel clearance, weather head with drip leg, and safe wiring practices.

  • GFCI - AFCI24:34

    Learn how GFCI and AFCI protect homes by detecting ground faults and arcs, and why arc fault protection is now required on circuits across the home.

  • Summary2:52

    Size home hvac via heat loss calculations to avoid oversized or undersized systems; ensure return air in every room and perform yearly gfci, valve, and arc fault checks.

Requirements

  • No tools are required however an inquisitive mind is.

Description

In this seventh of eight classes we will take you through the different types of systems plumbing, electrical and heating and air-conditioning. We will cover the water distribution system, waste water distribution system, water heater, electrical including new codes, heating ventilation and air condition. We will teach each section on how it works, new materials, new codes and safety concerns.

Who this course is for:

  • Individuals interested in building their dream home. This section covers the mechanical systems of a house.

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