Hvac School - For Techs, By Techs

In This episode I talk with Camron Conlee about the world of ammonia refrigeration. How the circuit is set up, what it's like to work with a poisonous refrigerant and much more. Find out more about TDI at http://www.tdirefrigeration.com/

In this episode we talk scales. Weighing refrigerant in, weighing refrigerant out and the new UEI WRS110, WRS220 and WRSX that may be the best and most Vulcan in appearance of all the scales available.

In this quick announcement I talk about the launch of the revolutionary diagnostic and data management tool MeasureQuick

In this episode we talk to Todd Liles from Service Excellence training about techs who shouldn't be on commission, looking to the future and making the most of your career.

In the episode, Jim Bergmann takes us through evacuation soup to nuts, rig setup, pumps, pump oil, gas ballasts, sweeping nitrogen (triple evac) and much more...

In this episode Brent Ridley talks about the flame free Zoomlock fittings and tool from Parker and why he is using it for almost everything to replace brazing.

In This episode I talk with Jeff Neiman about chiller leak detection and SPECIFICALLY low pressure chiller leak detection Also Pipe Wiper - http://www.a-jacksmanufacturing.com/pipe-wiper Testo Fall Promo - HVACRschool.com/fallpromo

Jim Bergmann talks about the launch of MeasureQuick, What it does, the inspiration for it and a few big announcements about integrations for the app. Find out more here - http://www.measurequick.com/2017/08/02/improve-your-field-iq-with-mq/

In this episode we talk condensate switch best practices and the IMC codes as well as switches for RTUs and Ductless

In this episode, we talk about being on call as a technician as well as delve into some best and worst practices.

In This episode we talk a lot about standard air, air density and mass vs. volume as well as some other methods of "directly" measuring airflow... it gets pretty deep

Bill Spohn Jr. is going to college for a business degree but he took a week to see what it is like to work as an HVAC tech. He shares his impressions on this podcast.

In this episode Jim Bergmann covers static pressure, measuring delivered capacity and ECM motor considerations

In this episode Bryan talks about brazing safety, regulator settings, torch positioning, flowing nitrogen, heat control and more....

In this episode Bryan talks to Ralph Wolf from T&N Services on Youtube and the Working Joe's podcast. We talk about how the trade has changed for us and what experience gives a tech that can't be read in a book. You can enter the giveaway at hvacrschool.com/summer17

This episode is a rebroadcast of a very useful episode from the Corbett Lunsford's Building performance podcast at http://buildingperformancepodcast.com/ Corbett talks to building moisture control expert Lew Herriman about moisture, ventilation and what happens when you dry "stuff"

If you have ever been curious about working on restaurant equipment and cooking equipment we have a fun conversation with some of the basics. P.S. - Don't pull the fire alarm

Bryan talks with Phil Zito from BAS monthly about Building Automation and EMS. What it is, how it works and why it might be something to learn more about. 

In this episode of the HVAC school podcast Jamie Kitchen from Danfoss talks about common causes of TXV failure, how they function and how to set them. He also explains that a TXV isn't TRULY a constant superheat valve.