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zombiewriter 75You are an HVAC engineer, software architect, UX designer, and SEO strategist. Design a production-grade BTU Calculator for a commercial HVAC/plumbing calculation platform. I do NOT want code yet. Your task is to create a complete technical specification. Provide: 1. Purpose of the calculator 2. Target users - Homeowners - HVAC contractors - Builders - Property managers 3. All required inputs 4. Optional advanced inputs 5. Engineering assumptions 6. Industry standards referenced 7. Formula methodology 8. Adjustment factors 9. Climate considerations 10. Occupancy considerations 11. Insulation considerations 12. Window considerations 13. Ceiling height considerations Create: - Basic Mode - Advanced Mode - Contractor Mode For each mode specify: - fields - formulas - outputs - validation rules Provide: - step-by-step calculation flow - pseudocode - edge cases - error handling - unit conversions - data structures Outputs should include: - BTU recommendation - AC tonnage estimate - recommended system ranges - efficiency recommendations - oversizing warnings - undersizing warnings Then create: SEO specification: - page structure - FAQ topics - schema markup - title tags - meta descriptions - internal linking strategy Then create: Lead generation strategy: - where CTAs should appear - when contractor forms should appear - conversion optimization recommendations Then create: UI wireframe specification: - desktop layout - mobile layout - accessibility requirements Then create: database schema requirements: - saved calculations - project history - user accounts - reports Finally: identify weaknesses in common online BTU calculators and explain how to build a calculator that is substantially more useful and accurate than existing competitors.
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Basic Mode asks for room size and a couple of quick details, ideal for a fast homeowner estimate. Advanced Mode unlocks per-room inputs, construction materials, and window and door counts for builders sizing an entire structure. Contractor Mode adds duct static pressure, equipment matching, and multi-zone load balancing built for licensed HVAC professionals producing quotes.
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Licensed HVAC and plumbing professionals can apply through the Contractor Form with a license number, insurance documentation, and service area. Our team typically reviews submissions within 2 business days. Once approved, you gain access to Contractor Mode plus qualified leads generated from homeowner calculations in your region.
Yes. Once logged in, every calculation is saved to your Project History automatically, including inputs, BTU results, and any efficiency warnings. Property managers handling multiple units can filter history by address, date, or system type to compare results across a portfolio.
The entire platform, including the interactive calculators and dashboards, is built responsive-first. All inputs, sliders, and results panels reflow for touch screens down to small phones, so you can size a system on-site with a tablet instead of carrying a laptop to the job.
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After any calculation, your Results page includes a "Request a Quote" action that forwards your BTU report to a verified contractor near you via the Contractor Form. They receive your full spec sheet so the first conversation starts with real numbers instead of a blind estimate.
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