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Short #40 - Specifically Relative
In today's short podcast episode, we talk about specific gravity, also known as relative density. We explain why it matters to technicians.
When we …
7 years, 1 month ago
R290 (Propane), What you need to know w/ Embraco
In this episode, we speak with Embraco about R290 (Propane) refrigerant, hydrocarbons, and what you need to know about them. Embraco is primarily foc…
7 years, 2 months ago
Short #39 - Tricky Amperages
We talk about measuring tricky amperage on a blower and condensing fan motor. We also cover why you may be measuring inaccurately, resulting in a mi…
7 years, 2 months ago
Beacon 2 Refrigeration Talk Through
In this service manual talk-through episode, Eric Mele helps us discuss the Heatcraft Beacon 2 refrigeration system. We talk about what it can do and…
7 years, 2 months ago
Short #38 - Low Ambient Cooling
This short podcast episode covers the why and the how of low ambient cooling and refrigeration.
Low ambient cooling refers to operating A/C equipmen…
7 years, 2 months ago
VRF in Real Life w/ John Oaks
In today's podcast, I talk to John Oaks about his experience as a VRF tech in the field, including branch boxes and two-pipe vs. three-pipe technolo…
7 years, 2 months ago
Short #37 - The Trade Skills Gap: A Manifesto
This is a voice-over audio presentation of the article of the same title on the HVACRschool.com website ("The Trade Skills Gap: A Manifesto).
The ma…
7 years, 2 months ago
Furnace Sequence Of Operation
Jason Obrzut comes on the podcast and talks us through his furnace sequence of operation training: "Take It Slow, It's Gonna Blow!"
There are 6 main …
7 years, 2 months ago
Short #36 - Stack Effect
In this short podcast episode, we talk through stack effect. We explain what it is and what sorts of comfort issues it can cause in a home.
Most of u…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Future of App Based Diagnosis w/ Jim Bergmann
Jim Bergmann gives us a year-end review of all that is happening at MeasureQuick and his predictions for the future of app-based diagnosis. He also c…
7 years, 2 months ago