Synopsis
HVAC School is the ever growing online source for real training topics for technicians in the Air-conditioning, Heating and Ventilation Fields. In the podcast, we will share recorded training, tech ride alongs, share challenging diagnostic scenarios. All to help make the industry, your company, and your truck a better place to be.
Episodes
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Special Episode - The Launch of an HVAC Industry Changing App w/ Jim Bergmann
04/08/2017 Duration: 38minJim 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/
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Condensate Switch Codes and Practices w/ James Bowman
02/08/2017 Duration: 40minIn this episode we talk condensate switch best practices and the IMC codes as well as switches for RTUs and Ductless
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Bonus - Being On Call w/ Les Fork
31/07/2017 Duration: 53minIn this episode, we talk about being on call as a technician as well as delve into some best and worst practices.
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Measuring Air Flow - Air Density and Direct Air Flow Measurement Part 2 w/ Jim Bergmann
24/07/2017 Duration: 47minIn 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
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Bonus - Impressions From a Week as a Tech from a College Intern w/ Bill Spohn Jr.
24/07/2017 Duration: 24minBill 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.
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Measuring Air Flow - Static / Capacity & ECM Motors Part 1 w/ Jim Bergmann
19/07/2017 Duration: 01h05minIn this episode Jim Bergmann covers static pressure, measuring delivered capacity and ECM motor considerations
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Brazing Basics and Tips
12/07/2017 Duration: 47minIn this episode Bryan talks about brazing safety, regulator settings, torch positioning, flowing nitrogen, heat control and more....
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Bonus - Blue Collar Life & Experience w/ Ralph Wolf
10/07/2017 Duration: 01h11minIn 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
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Drying Stuff vs. Drying Air - Humidification, Dehumidification and Ventilation
03/07/2017 Duration: 45minThis 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"
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Bonus - Restaurant Equipment "Hot Side" w/ Nick Messick
30/06/2017 Duration: 44minIf 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
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Building Automation Basics for the HVAC Tech w/ Phil Zito
28/06/2017 Duration: 50minBryan 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.
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TXV Operation, Diagnosis and Failure w/ Jamie Kitchen
20/06/2017 Duration: 01h09minIn 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.
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Check The Charge Without Connecting Gauges - Part 2
14/06/2017 Duration: 54minIn Part 2 - Jim Bergmann wraps up the steps to check a system charge without connecting a gauge manifold
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Check The Charge Without Connecting Gauges - Part 1
13/06/2017 Duration: 41minIn this episode Jim Bergmann lays the groundwork for checking a system charge without ever connecting a manifold.
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Common Duct Design Mistakes w/ Jack Rise
06/06/2017 Duration: 01h06minPopular speaker, trainer and writer Jack Rise comes on and talks about ACCA manual D, duct design, common mistakes and much more.. You can find the book at http://www.acca.org/store
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Why A/C Units Freeze w/ Eric Shidell
02/06/2017 Duration: 59minIn this episode of HVAC School Bryan talks with Eric Shidell about the most causes of system freeze up and some of the things you can do about it
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Blower Door Testing, Building Performance & More w/ Corbett Lunsford
30/05/2017 Duration: 48minCorbett Lunsford from the Building Performance Workshop and the Proof is Possible tour talks to us about the moral superiority of building performance testing, blower door testing and much more.
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Introduction to CO2 w/ Andre Patenaude
25/05/2017 Duration: 41minAndre Patenaude talks to us about the basics regarding CO2 as a refrigerant, CO2 refrigeration and Transcritical booster systems. Find out more at HVACRSCHOOL.com/CO2
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Bill Spohn is the Man-ometer / 10 Years of TruTech Tools
23/05/2017 Duration: 48minIn this episode Bryan and Bill Spohn talk about 10 years of TruTech tools and we read some of the comments from the big 10 year giveaway.