Publications

AABC produces a variety of references for testing & balancing, including standards, procedural and field guidelines, and training manuals and videos. To order or to see more detail about any publication, click on the images below.

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A company-licensed FREE pdf copy of the National Standards and Technician Training Manual is already available to AABC members through their company’s profile on the AABC Member Portal under “Additional Information.” To purchase physical copies of all publications at the member-rate,

AABC National Standards for Total System Balance

7th edition, 550 pages

Hardcover or PDF

The 7th Edition of AABC’s National Standards for Total System Balance is now available! Completely rewritten and reorganized, the Standard is also the first AABC standard to achieve designation as an approved American National Standard through ANSI. This comprehensive manual details the minimum standards for total system balance. The Standards will assist the design professional in achieving design intent, provide a better understanding of the scope of work required of the TAB agency, and ensure that proper methods and procedures are followed in the test and balance process.

List price: $85.00

AABC National Standards for Total System Balance BOOK & PDF

550 pages AND fully searchable PDF

NOTE: This is for the hardcover current edition of the AABC National Standards as well as a digital copy in PDF format. The 7th Edition of AABC’s National Standards for Total System Balance is now available! Completely rewritten and reorganized, the Standard is also the first AABC standard to achieve designation as an approved American National Standard through ANSI. This comprehensive manual details the minimum standards for total system balance. The Standards will assist the design professional in achieving design intent, provide a better understanding of the scope of work required of the TAB agency, and ensure that proper methods and procedures are followed in the test and balance process.

List price: $125.00

AABC Technician Training Manual, 3rd Ed

3rd edition, 550 pages

This in-depth manual designed for training test and balance technicians covers all aspects of total system balance, including diagrams, illustrations and review questions. A companion Instructor’s Guide is also included to facilitate the learning process and help gauge progress

List price: $95.00

AABC Technician Training Manual, 3rd Edition

3rd edition, GBC-bound 550 pages AND fully searchable PDF

NOTE: This is for the bound edition of the AABC Technician Training Manual as well as a digital copy in PDF format. This in-depth manual designed for training test and balance technicians covers all aspects of total system balance, including diagrams, illustrations and review questions. A companion Instructor’s Guide is also included to facilitate the learning process and help gauge progress.

List price: $135.00

Kahoe Test & Balance Field Manual

1st edition, softcover ring bound, 217 pages

An easy-to-use manual for the balancing technician that covers design components, air and water flow, temperature controls, and electricity. Concise graphics and illustrations allow for easy understanding.

List price: $95.00

Equation Quick Guide

softcover spiral bound, 22 pages

The Equation Quick Guide covers fan laws, sheave sizing, density, humidification, psychrometric properties of air and water, pump laws, cooling towers, and electrical equations. It also includes, duct calculations, electrical distribution systems, conversion factors, altitude correction factors, suggested terminal unit primary inlet velocities, and a velocity pressure conversion table for standard air. This high-quality guide features a tabbed structure for quick reference, durable construction, and provides reader-friendly content in an easy to carry format.

List price: $29.95

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    TAB Journal

    TAB Journal is AABC‘s quarterly magazine featuring technical articles and commentary about all aspects of testing and balancing. The only magazine devoted exclusively to the test and balance industry, TAB Journal welcomes articles and letters from contributors throughout the construction industry. Read the most recent issue online now. For subscription information or to request a free sample issue, please contact AABC National Headquarters or use the publication form to place your order. Published 4 times/year. One-year subscription: US $24 Canada $28 International $32
    Price range: $24.00 through $32.00
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    AABC Technician Training Manual, 3rd Ed

    2nd edition, 479 pages, CD or digital PDF *only* List price: $95.00 Member price: $50.00 This in-depth manual designed for training test and balance technicians covers all aspects of total system balance, including diagrams, illustrations and review questions. A companion Instructor’s Guide is also included to facilitate the learning process and help gauge progress
    $95.00
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    Equation Quick Guide

    The Equation Quick Guide covers fan laws, sheave sizing, density, humidification, psychrometric properties of air and water, pump laws, cooling towers, and electrical equations. It also includes, duct calculations, electrical distribution systems, conversion factors, altitude correction factors, suggested terminal unit primary inlet velocities, and a velocity pressure conversion table for standard air. This high-quality guide features a tabbed structure for quick reference, durable construction, and provides reader-friendly content in an easy to carry format.
    $29.95
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    Kahoe Test & Balance Field Manual

    1st edition, softcover ring bound, 217 pages List price: $95.00 Member price: $75.00 An easy to use manual for the balancing technician that covers design components, air and water flow, temperature controls, and electricity. Concise graphics and illustrations allow for easy understanding
    $95.00
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    AABC Technician Training Manual, 3rd Edition BOOK & PDF

    3rd edition, GBC-bound 550 pages AND fully searchable PDF List price: $135.00 Member price: $50.00 NOTE: This is for the bound edition of the AABC Technician Training Manual as well as a digital copy in PDF format. Completely revised and expanded with new content, this in-depth manual designed for training test and balance technicians covers all aspects of total system balance, including diagrams, illustrations and review questions. A companion Instructor’s Guide is also included to facilitate the learning process and help gauge progress.
    $135.00
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    AABC National Standards for Total System Balance

    7th edition, 550 pages Hardcover or PDF The 7th Edition of AABC’s National Standards for Total System Balance is now available! Completely rewritten and reorganized, the Standard is also the first AABC standard to achieve designation as an approved American National Standard through ANSI. This comprehensive manual details the minimum standards for total system balance. The Standards will assist the design professional in achieving design intent, provide a better understanding of the scope of work required of the TAB agency, and ensure that proper methods and procedures are followed in the test and balance process.
    $95.00
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    AABC National Standards for Total System Balance BOOK & PDF

    Hardcover, 550 pages AND fully searchable PDF List price: $125.00 NOTE: This is for the hardcover current edition of the AABC National Standards as well as a digital copy in PDF format. The 7th Edition of AABC’s National Standards for Total System Balance is now available! Completely rewritten and reorganized, the Standard is also the first AABC standard to achieve designation as an approved American National Standard through ANSI. This comprehensive manual details the minimum standards for total system balance. The Standards will assist the design professional in achieving design intent, provide a better understanding of the scope of work required of the TAB agency, and ensure that proper methods and procedures are followed in the test and balance process.
    $125.00
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    AABC National Standards for Total System Balance

    7th edition, hardcover, 550 pages List price: $85.00 Member price: $40.00 Click Here to Purchase Hardcover Version The 7th Edition of AABC’s National Standards for Total System Balance is now available! Completely rewritten and reorganized, the Standard is also the first AABC standard to achieve designation as an approved American National Standard through ANSI. This comprehensive manual details the minimum standards for total system balance. The Standards will assist the design professional in achieving design intent, provide a better understanding of the scope of work required of the TAB agency, and ensure that proper methods and procedures are followed in the test and balance process.
    $40.00