Confusing a VAV box with a fan coil unit on drawings
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A VAV box modulates airflow from the main supply — no fan, no coil. A fan coil unit has its own fan and heating/cooling coil. They look similar in plan vi…
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A VAV box modulates airflow from the main supply — no fan, no coil. A fan coil unit has its own fan and heating/cooling coil. They look similar in plan view; read the equipment schedule to confirm.
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