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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Sometimes a #12 Wire can go on a 40A Breaker
10/04/2017 Duration: 46minIn this episode we talk the National Electrical Code, Wire Sizing, Breaker sizing, wire insulation rating, derating conditions and much more.
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Techs vs. Engineers w/ Bill Spohn from TruTech
04/04/2017 Duration: 28minIn this episode Bryan talks with Bill Spohn from TruTech about the TruTech story, some practical airflow measurement advice and tech vs. engineer mindset when it comes to training and testing. Participate in the 10 year anniversary giveaway and use the offer code "getschooled" if you have any tool needs for 8% off at checkout.
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Emergency Boiler Repair - Tech Ride along
04/04/2017 Duration: 22minIn This episode Justin talks about the trials and benefits of working out of town, long drives and this weeks boiler service calls in detail.
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Ductless Installation P2 - Flaring, Charging and More
31/03/2017 Duration: 37minIn Part 2 Jesse and I talk about MORE best practices for installing ductless systems
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Ductless Installation P1 - Application and Drains
30/03/2017 Duration: 40minIn this episode I speak with a highly experienced ductless installer and service professional Jesse Claerbout, He shares some best practices regarding application analysis and some common pitfalls... ESPECIALLY with drains and condensate pumps.
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Combustion Basics w/ Benoit
22/03/2017 Duration: 34minIn this episode with BENOÎT MONGEAU we talk about the components of combustion and what to consider when testing combustion on a fuel burning appliance.
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HVAC Ridealong - Leak Detection, Repair & New Smart Probes
22/03/2017 Duration: 25minIn this episode Justin talks about his first A/C repair of the season, his old combustion analyser and why he is enjoying the Testo Smart Probes his just got
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What Circuit to Break, Makeup Air, Chiller & Boiler Startups and More - HVAC Tech RideAlong
17/03/2017 Duration: 21min -
Pumping Away and More w/ Dan Holohan
13/03/2017 Duration: 38minDan Holohan speaks to Bryan about his background and journey, pumping away, classic hydronics, and the difference between search and research. Once you are done listening please head over to heatinghelp.com
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Why Maintenance Agreements Matter and How to Make Them Work w/ Ruth King
08/03/2017 Duration: 36minIn this episode Ruth talks about how to reduce seasonality in your HVAC business by creating a good, quality maintenance program.
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Profitability and Money Leaks in HVAC w/ Ruth King
07/03/2017 Duration: 28minHow can you REALLY tell how profitable you are? Bryan talks to Ruth King about reading your profit and loss statement as well as common money leaks.
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Should I Start My Own Business? w/ Tersh Blissette
06/03/2017 Duration: 48minIn This Episode Bryan Speaks with Tersh Blissett about starting a business and some important tips for operating a successful contracting business.
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Test Instruments Past, Present & Future w/ Jim Bergmann
28/02/2017 Duration: 36minIn this episode Bryan speaks with Jim Bergmann about his path to being a test instruments business owner. we talk about - - The Challenges in the past with poor quality instruments - Enthalpy calculations - The Future of test instruments and readings - Taking readings with a pitot tube
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Condensing Temperature, Condenser Split and Subcool
22/02/2017 Duration: 32minIn this podcast we talk about - Condensing Temperture - Heat mode superheat - Heat mode subcooling - Saturation - Condenser Split and much more
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Air Flow - Latent, Sensible, WB, DB, RH and Static
16/02/2017 Duration: 46minIn this episode Bryan talks a bit about the air side of the system including latent and sensible, Relative Humidity, Wet Bulb, Dry Bulb and static pressure
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New Series Pilot - HVAC Tech Ride Along W/ Justin Skinner
11/02/2017In this first episode of a new series Justin talks about the calls he is doing before and after he does them, giving us a look inside the van of a senior HVAC tech.
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Hard Start Kits, Staybrite #8, Motor Ratings, AHR and Much More
08/02/2017 Duration: 39minIn this episode of the HVAC School Podcast we talk about - - Carrier's bypass economizer - Hard Start Kits - StayBrite #8 - Discharge Line Temperature - Coremax Valve Cores - Notched Belts - Motor Temperature ratings and much more......
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Low Ambient, Condenser Flooding and Headmaster Valves
03/02/2017 Duration: 36minJeremy Smith talks Motormaster valves, fan cycling, slit condenser charging and much more... Read the companion tech tip here
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Bonus - How Sibling Rivalry Built an Empire
01/02/2017 Duration: 12minA quick story about how two brothers fueled and industry and an empire with raw sibling rivalry.
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Chiller Talk for the Chillerphobic
27/01/2017 Duration: 49minIn this episode we talk with Jeff Nieman about- - Fan Coils - Chiller Water -Centrifugal Chillers - Screw Chillers and So much more.. Also, Bert and the Testo 770-3 make an appearance