The pressure transmitter comes in a number of shapes and sizes. One, referred to as a Bourdon Tube, is designed especially for monitoring non-liquid pressure. They are relatively inexpensive and good for measuring air and gas pressure in compressors. The tubes may be c-shaped, spherical and helical.
Average Pay & Benefits. The BLS groups heating technicians under the job category of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers. These technicians earned average incomes of $45,540 per year as of May 2011, according to the BLS. Their incomes are based on both regular and overtime pay.
Furnace: 113000 BTU/h heating output, includes thermostat, plenum, and typical vent and pipe modification. $4,359: each: 1: $4,359: Upgrade: install sheet metal ductwork; 6 duct runs and 2 return runs with typical elbows, attaching boots, 4 x 12 registers, and R-5 insulation. $1,130: each: 1: $1,130: Material Cost: $5,489: each: 1: $5,489 + Labor Cost (furnace) $42: per hour: 8