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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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.
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When Will Techs Be Replaced By Robots? w/ Adolfo Wurts
22/05/2017 Duration: 39minIn this episode Bryan talks with Adolfo Wurts about advances in technology and automation and how it has and will continue to impact the trade.
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EPA 608 Changes - What You Need to Know w/ Jeremy Arling
17/05/2017 Duration: 29minJeremy Arling from the EPA discusses the new changes to the EPA 608 rules and regulations including recovery, evacuation and much more.
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Evacuation 101 w/ Jim Bergmann
12/05/2017 Duration: 49minIn this episode, Jim Bergmann talks about evacuation, moisture, and vacuum best practices
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Psychrometrics for Fun and Profit w/ Jamie Kitchen
08/05/2017 Duration: 52minIn this episode we talk humidity, dry bulb, wet bulb, grains of moisture, enthalpy, weather and so much more.
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Measuring Voltage Drop w/ Jim Bergmann
01/05/2017 Duration: 38minIn this episode of The Hvac School Podcast Jim Bergmann and Bryan talk about measuring Voltage drop and how it can prevent "bandaid" repairs.
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Starting Up a New Chiller w/ Jeff Neiman
28/04/2017 Duration: 47minIn this episode of the podcast Jeff walks Bryan through a new chiller startup step by step