Hvac Know It All Podcast

In this episode I fly solo and speak about preparing for the journeyman exam. A health issue that was brought on by the stress of it all and how second guessing myself was a mistake. I also speak a on my approach to service calls and the mind set that's needed to diagnose problems. Happy HVACing! Save 8% on your purchase at https://www.trutechtools.com using promo code "knowitall" at check out. See preferred Testo pricing link below to save on Testo products. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com for articles and tips. Testo Smart Probes https://www.testo.com/en-US/products/smartprobes Yellow Jacket SuperEvac Pumps https://yellowjacket.com/products/hvacr/hvac-vacuum-pumps/ Nylog https://www.refrigtech.com/nylog-blue/ Cool Air Products http://www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse https://www.fieldpulse.com/hvac-software?utm_source=hvacknowitall&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hvacknowitall

In this episode we link up with Rocky to bang out an HVAC controls conversation.  We hit on important factors like inputs, outputs, network wiring and how to ground shielded cable properly, we also touch on PID loops and what they are.  Happy HVACing! ***Save 8% on your tool purchase https://www.trutechtools.com/ using promo code "knowitall" at check out.  See below for preferred Testo pricing link.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com/ for articles, tips and tool reviews. Testo 316-3 https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-316-3/p/0563-3163 Yellow Jacket Vacuum Rated Core Removal Tool https://yellowjacket.com/product/vacuum-charge-valve/ Viper Wipes https://www.refrigtech.com/viper-wipes/ Cool Air Products http://www.coolairproducts.net/ Fieldpulse fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall

On this episode, we speak with Jake Anzaldua from Grow Tech Systems in Colorado. We talk about his latest project, his background as a grower and some super cool branding that makes his installs pop. Happy HVACing! ***Save 8% on your purchase at https://www.trutechtools.com using promo code "knowitall" at check out. See link below for preferred Testo Pricing. *** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com for articles, tips and tool reviews. Testo 417 https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-417/p/0560-4170 Yellow Jacket Series 41 Rebuild Kit https://yellowjacket.com/product/manifold-parts-kit/ Nylog https://www.refrigtech.com Cool Air Products coolairproducts.net Feildpulse fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall

On this episode we chat with Mario Gomez about his experience with supermarket rack refrigeration. Many moving parts involved and many hours put in, this part of the industry will definitely put you to the test and challenge your inner HVAC tech. Happy HVACing! ***Save 8% on your purchase at https://www.trutechtools.com with promo code "knowitall" at check out. See link below for preferred Testo Pricing. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com for more articles, tips, tool reviews etc. Testo 417 https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-417/p/0560-4170 Yellow Jacket SuperEvac Manifold https://yellowjacket.com/product/superevac-evacuation-manifolds/ Viper Wet Rag https://www.refrigtech.com/wetrag/ Cool Air Products http://www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall

In this episode we stray from technical conversation and discuss HVAC business ownership with Josh Kelly, whose family owns Parker and Sons in Arizona. Josh also talks about his review platform that allows businesses to stall bad reviews in order to implement quality control. Check out the links below...Happy HVACing! RevuKangaroo https://revukangaroo.com Save 8% on your tool purchase at https://www.trutechtools.com with promo code "knowitall" at check out. See link below for preferred Testo pricing. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com for articles, tips, and took reviews. Testo 552 https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-552/p/0560-5522 Yellow Jacket Digital Torque Wrench https://yellowjacket.com/product/digital-adjustable-torque-wrench/ Refrigeration Technologies Big Blu Sub Zero https://www.refrigtech.com/big-blu-subzero/ Cool Air Products http://www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse https://www.fieldpu

On this episode we chat with Jean Pothier from Venmar regarding the difference between an ERV and HRV, application, install and control. Jean is an expert on this topic, listen close. Happy HVACing! ***Save 8% on the purchase of your tools at https://www.trutechtools.com using promo code "knowitall" at check out. See link below to save on Testo products. Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com for articles, tips, and took reviews Testo 320 https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-320/p/0563-3220-70 Yellow Jacket Gasket Remover https://yellowjacket.com/product/gasket-remover-tool/ Refrigeration Technologies Nylog https://www.refrigtech.com/sealants/ Cool Air Products http://www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse https://www.fieldpulse.com/hvac-software?utm_source=hvacknowitall&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hvacknowitall Preferred Testo Pricing https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

On this episode, Don Taylor jumps on the podcast to talk boilers and boiler controls. Happy HVACing... ***Save 8% on your tool purchase at https://www.trutechtools.com using promo code "knowitall" at check out. See link below to save on Testo products. Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com for articles, tips and tool reviews. Preferred Testo Pricing https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

In this episode, I get on the phone with Mr. Mike Clark. Mike tells us some great stories of his early days in the HVAC industry, one of them leaves me in stitches. Mike also reveals to us his favourite tool of all....Happy HVACing! ***Save 8% on your purchase at https://www.trutechtools.com using promo code "knowitall" at check out. See the link below for preferred Testo pricing.*** Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com for articles, tips and tool reviews . Testo 605i https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-605i/p/0560-1605 Testo 805i https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-805i/p/0560-1805 Yellow Jacket CO2 Gauges https://yellowjacket.com/product/co2-test-charging-manifold/ Refrigeration Technologies https://www.refrigtech.com Cool Air Products http://www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse Fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Testo preferred pricing https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

On this episode I speak with Bruce Turnquist, an instructor at Lincoln Technical Institute. We discuss the tools used in the HVAC trade and how important it is to use them correctly. ***Save 8% on your purchase at https://www.trutechtools.com using promo code "knowitall" at check out, see link below for preferred Testo pricing.*** Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com for articles, tips, and took reviews. Testo 440 https://www.testo.com/en-US/products/testo-440 Yellow Jacket Automotive Fittings https://yellowjacket.com/product/automotive-r-134a-ac-couplers-premium-with- control-valve/ Big Blu Sub Zero https://www.refrigtech.com/big-blu-subzero/ Smart Shot http://www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse Fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Preferred Testo Pricing https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

In this episode, we speak with Jason Rende, an HVAC system designer. We get Jason's mode of operation from start to finish through the design process. Check out some other great links below, Happy HVACing! ***Save 8% on your purchase at https://www.trutechtools.com using promo code "knowitall" at check out. See link below for preferred Testo Pricing*** Visit https://www.hvacknowitall.com for articles, tips, and tool reviews. Testo 440 https://www.testo.com/en-US/products/testo-440 Yellow Jacket Tank Heater https://yellowjacket.com/?s=tank+heater Viper Wet Rag https://www.refrigtech.com/wetrag/ Cool Air Products http://www.coolairproducts.net Spot Armstrong Equipment armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Fieldpulse Fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Preferred Testo Pricing https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

In this episode we chat with Mike from Cool Air Products. We discuss AC Smart Seal 3 in 1, AC Smart Seal External and get into some discussion of where and when to utilize the products. Happy HVACing! ***Save 8% on your purchase at https://www.trutechtools.com with promo code "knowitall" at check out. Get preferred Testo pricing with link below.*** For articles, tips and tool reviews check out https://www.hvacknowitall.com Testo 510i https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-510i Yellow Jacket Scale https://yellowjacket.com/product/charging-scale/ Viper Coil Cleaner https://www.refrigtech.com/viper-aerosol/ Spot Armstrong Equipment armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse Fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Preferred Testo Pricing https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

In this podcast episode we fast forward to a mid level apprentice. There are certain tasks and duties that an HVAC apprentice at this stage should be able to accomplish. Listen in and Happy HVACing. ***Visit Trutechtools.com to save 8% on your purchase using promo code "knowitall", see link below for preferred Testo pricing.*** Also visit hvacknowitall.com for more articles and tips. Testo 330... https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-330-1-lx/p/0563-3372-74 Yellow Jacket Vacuum Rated Core Removal Tools... https://yellowjacket.com/product/vacuum-charge-valve/ Viper Wet Rag... https://www.refrigtech.com/wetrag/ Cool Air Products... http://www.coolairproducts.net Spot Armstrong Equipment... armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Fieldpulse Fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Preferred Testo Pricing... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

On this episode we speak with Mike Flynn out of New Jersey, Mike rocks the Instagram handle @flynnstone1. His install pics are beauty and show tremendous pride. Enjoy the podcast and Happy HVACing! ***Save 8% on your purchase at trutechtools.com using promo code "knowitall" at check out, see link below for preferred Testo pricing*** My Website... https://www.hvacknowitall.com Testo 320... https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-320/p/0563-3223-70 Yellow Jacket Solenoid Magnet... https://yellowjacket.com/product/solenoid-valve-service-magnet/ Big Blu... https://www.refrigtech.com/big-blu/ Spot Armstrong Equipment... armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products... http://www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse... fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Preferred Testo pricing... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

In this episode, we speak with Eric Aune about his business, his website, mechanical-hub.com, and some hydronic heating. Happy HVACing. ***Save 8% off your purchase at trutechtools.com using promo code "knowitall" at check out. See link below for preferred testo pricing.*** YouTube channel... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-MsPg9zbyneDX2qurAqoNQ/videos hvacknowitall. com Testo 316-3... https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-316-3/p/0563-3163 Yellow Jacket Super Evac Pump... https://yellowjacket.com/product/superevac-4-6-8-11-cfm-pumps/ Refrigeration Technologies Nylog... https://www.refrigtech.com/nylog-blue/ Spot Armstrong Equipment... armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products... http://www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse... Fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Preferred testo pricing... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

On this episode we speak to Chris about stepping back and looking at the service call as a whole, rather than in segments. You have to check out Chris' booming YouTube channel, HVACR Videos, it's all the rage, see link below. Happy HVACing! https://youtu.be/WUaObvUxFJU ***Save 8% at trutechtools.com on your purchases using promo code "knowitall" at check out, see special testo discount link below*** Check out the tools mentioned during the podcast... Testo 420 https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-420/p/0563-4200 Yellow Jacket Digital Scale https://yellowjacket.com/product/charging-scale/ Viper Coil Coating https://www.refrigtech.com/viper-coil-coating/ Fieldpulse fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Armstrong Pump Contest armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products http://www.coolairproducts.net Preferred Testo Pricing https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOC8oQB97trj6XKDWRylM2ILFlnVjYG1GnTT2lRWT8-K4weQ/viewform

In this episode, I speak with Mark Crabtree, CEO of SolXenergy. SolXenergy has developed tech that harnesses the Sun's power to run HVAC/R systems more efficiently. Check out SolXenergy at solxenergy.com for more info. Happy HVACing! ***Save 8% on your tool purchases at Trutechtools.com with promo code "knowitall" at check out. See link below for preferred testo pricing.*** Check out the tools mentioned in the podcast... Testo 510i https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-510i/p/0560-1510 Yellow Jacket Man Tooth... https://yellowjacket.com/product/mantooth-vacuum-gauge-and-vacuum-pressure-temperature-gauge/ Viper Big Blu SubZero... https://www.refrigtech.com/sub-zero/ Armstrong Pump Contest... armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products (Smart Seal) http://www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse Fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Preferred Testo Pricing... http://www.bit.ly/TTT-DISCOUNTS

In this episode I speak to Chris about server room environments and more specifically, Lierbert units. Server rooms are clean and if done right, they are HVACs best kept secret. Happy HVACing. Check out the tools mentioned in the podcast... Testo 510 https://www.testo.com/en-US/testo-510/p/0563-0510 Yellow Jacket Electric/Manual Lightweight Flaring Tool https://yellowjacket.com/product/electricmanual-lightweight-flaring-tool/ Viper Ice Machine Cleaner https://www.refrigtech.com/viper-nickel-safe/ Armstrong Pump Contest armstrongfluidtechnology. com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products www.coolairproducts.net Fieldpulse fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Tru Tech Tools https://www.trutechtools.com Preferred Testo Pricing http://www.bit.ly/TTT-DISCOUNTS

In this episode we discuss the Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) operation, construction, and things to look for while troubleshooting. A podcast all HVAC techs should listen to. Happy HVACing! Check out the tools mentioned in the podcast... Testo 440... https://www.testo.com/en-US/products/testo-440 YJLTE... https://yellowjacket.com/product/yj-lte-refrigerant-recovery-system/ RefTech Silicone Grease https://www.refrigtech.com/silicone-grease/? Armstrong Pump Contest armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Fieldpulse... fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products (AC Smart Seal)... www.coolairproducts.net Tru Tech Tools trutechtools.com Testo Preferred Pricing... http://www.bit.ly/TTT-DISCOUNTS

On this episode we speak with Ryan Cruz about tech and apprentice relationships and how we should train and nurture young adults entering into the trade. Happy HVACing Check out some of the tools and products mentioned during the podcast. Testo 605i... https://www.trutechtools.com/Testo605i Yellow Jacket Tank Heater... https://yellowjacket.com/?s=tank+heater Viper Wipes... https://www.refrigtech.com/viper-wipes/ Armstrong Contest... armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Fieldpulse... fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products... http://www.coolairproducts.net TruTech Tools preferred testo pricing... http://www.bit.ly/TTT-DISCOUNTS Short Pro Tool... https://www.globalthesource.com/products/216-short-pro-tool And check out my website... hvacknowitall.com

Rocky and I get back to the basics of HVAC. We can't go forward without the fundamentals in place. Also check out the tools I discussed during the podcast. Testo Smart Probes... https://www.trutechtools.com/TestoRefrigerationSmartProbeSet Yellow Jacket Pick... https://yellowjacket.com/product/gasket-remover-tool/ Nylog... https://www.refrigtech.com/nylog-blue/ Spot Armstrong Equipment... armstrongfluidtechnology.com/hvacknowitall Fieldpulse... fieldpulse.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products... http://www.coolairproducts.net Testo Preferred Pricing TrueTech Tools... http://www.bit.ly/TTT-DISCOUNTS TrueTech Tools... https://www.trutechtools.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7o2wx7SR3gIVSLbACh3IDg6iEAAYASAA