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Jordan Lovell
Building Inspector | Mechanical Plans Examiner | HVAC Contractor
Jordan Lovell brings experience from both the contracting and code-enforcement sides of the skilled trades. His background includes residential and commercial building inspection, mechanical plan review, HVAC contracting, field installation, code compliance, and contractor operations. His SkilledCurrent coverage focuses primarily on HVAC, mechanical systems, building codes, inspections, contractor operations, and the intersection between field practice and code compliance.
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Code & Inspection SkilledCurrent Essential
The 2,000 CFM Duct Smoke Detector Rule Explained
The familiar 2,000 CFM shorthand leaves out the system design, return-air path, and adopted-code details that decide the answer.
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Code & Inspection SkilledCurrent Essential
CSST Bonding Requirements Explained: Why the Manufacturer Matters
The right CSST bonding answer begins with the product identification and its current installation instructions—not a one-size-fits-all shortcut.
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HVAC SkilledCurrent Essential
R-454B Refrigerant: What HVAC Contractors Need to Know
R-454B is not a drop-in replacement for R-410A. The equipment, tools, procedures, and EPA timeline all deserve a deliberate transition plan.
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Trade Business SkilledCurrent Essential
How to Calculate Your True HVAC Labor Rate
Hourly wage is only one input. A defensible labor rate accounts for employment cost, nonbillable capacity, overhead, callbacks, and a planned profit.
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Electrical SkilledCurrent Essential
EV Charger Wire Sizing Explained
EVSE conductor sizing begins with the equipment’s configured output, but the answer also depends on continuous loading, terminations, wiring method, and service capacity.
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HVAC SkilledCurrent Essential
Static Pressure Explained for Residential HVAC Technicians
External static pressure gives technicians a view of the resistance the blower is working against—often before refrigerant readings tell the full story.
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