3 Questions on Why Testing and Balancing Is So Important (And Answers)
I hear these questions all the time:
What is “testing and balancing (TAB),” and why is it essential to a facility?
?To some, TAB is a mysterious process, performed at the end of a project that takes up crucial time and “causes” issues. It is a process where the product cannot be seen other than some documentation saying it has been completed.
However, that is the essence of balancing. It is a process that, if executed properly, will find issues, help correct them, and ensure that the HVAC and plumbing systems are operating as they are designed.
If a balancer does their job right, the facility will not know that they have been there, and everything will feel normal. Everyone will be comfortable, the building will be running efficiently, and the essential ventilation needed to keep the occupants safe will properly flow into the facility.