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Make Summer Work for You w/ Matt Bruner
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - July 11, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr welcomes Matt Bruner to discuss the concept of a "summer survival guide" for HVAC professionals. They explore strategies for maintaining work-life balance during the busy summer season and share personal experiences on prioritizing famil...
New Breaking Ground podcast available with OE3 Public Employee Director Tim Neep and Business Agent Michael Moore
Breaking Ground - July 09, 2024 20:00 - 40 minutesDid you know Local 3 represents close to 10,000 Public Employee members throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada, and this representation includes a 90 percent success rate when it comes to handling grievances, pay issues and disciplinary actions? Learn about the many benefits of Local...
How do Inverter Air Conditioners Work? - Short #201
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - July 09, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question: How do inverter air conditioners work? Inverter-driven systems have variable capacity to match loads. We can provide cooling or heating BTUs to match the needs of the space without overcompensating or undercompensating...
How to Size Dehums w/ Tim De Stasio
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - July 04, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr interviews Tim De Stasio, an experienced HVAC practitioner and consultant. Tim shares his journey in the HVAC industry, from his early days in vocational school to running his own contracting business for 12 years. He now focuses on cons...
Teaching Communication Confidence - Short #200
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - July 02, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this short podcast episode, Bryan shares some strategies for teaching communication confidence, which may come in handy if you have newer techs who feel nervous or struggle to communicate with other people. The main way to build confidence is to get them to talk in the first place. Scripts ...
Who has the better manifesto for education: Conservatives or Labour?
Inside Your Ed - July 02, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutesSometimes a UK General Election can be a tense and nervy affair with little indication of which party will prevail. The upcoming election on July 4th is not one of those situations, with the Labour Party miles ahead in the polls and set to form the next government. However, for today we are put...
Using Refrigerant Troubleshooting Charts w/ Joey Henderson
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 27, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsThis episode focuses on understanding and effectively utilizing various refrigeration system charts and measurements for troubleshooting and diagnostics. Joey Henderson, an HVAC veteran and trainer, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience on this topic. Joey starts by discussing the chal...
Wiring in Condenser Fan Motors - Short #199
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 25, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this short episode, Bryan talks about wiring in condenser fan motors, including aftermarket motor considerations and the different wire configurations. When condensing fan motors fail, we need to know what to use to replace them. We often use PSC motors, though in cases when we replace a mo...
Committing to HVACR Education w/ Copeland
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 22, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsThis podcast episode focuses on the critical shortage of HVACR technicians and installers across the industry. The hosts discuss the massive gap that exists, with estimates of nearly 200,000 open roles expected in the next few years. They are joined by Lenny Diaddario from Copeland's contractor ...
The Chemistry of Combustion w/ Rachel Kaiser
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 20, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Bryan interviews Rachel Kaiser, a chemist with a passion for making science more accessible and understandable, especially when it comes to the topic of combustion. Rachel shares her background of how her family's restaurant business sparked her early ...
What could be done to improve policymaking in education?
Inside Your Ed - June 19, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutesWith a General Election just weeks away, people’s thoughts are quickly turning to which education policies the next government will try to implement. I think it’s fair to say that decisions made over the last 14 years have not always gone down well with teachers and lecturers or the people run...
Hoses / Types and Applications w/ NAVAC - Short #198
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 18, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this short episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan talks about hoses and their various types and applications, particularly focusing on NAVAC hoses. Charging hoses (NAVAC: NH5 and NH5L) ideally shouldn't be longer than 5-6 feet, as the longer the hose, the more refrigerant it will hold. M...
Have Fun With CRAC (Computer Room AC)
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 13, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan interviews Pat Ward, an HVAC technician who specializes in servicing and maintaining computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units for data centers. They dive deep into the unique challenges and setups involved in cooling these critical facilities....
Rack Refrigeration Class Part 2
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn Part 2 of the Rack Refrigeration Class at Kalos Services, Matthew Taylor discusses safeties, service, and more. Part 1 focuses more on the basic refrigeration circuit of a rack refrigeration system. When safeties are piped together, we have to keep in mind that they're a bit more complex th...
What's your summer triage strategy w/ Kevin Hart
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 07, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsThis episode dives into an interesting and pragmatic discussion about how HVAC contractors can better balance their workload throughout the year. Kevin from Haven shares insights from observing HVAC businesses across the country and how some are taking a more strategic approach to triaging work....
Toasters, Desk Chairs and Socrates w/ Ty Branaman
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 06, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this insightful episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Ty Branaman, an exceptional educator and trainer, shares his unique approach to making learning not just effective but also engaging and memorable. He delves into the art of connecting with students, unlocking their curiosity, and fostering...
What does the future hold for tutoring on a national scale?
Inside Your Ed - June 05, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutesSince the National Tutoring Programme, or NTP, was launched in 2020 to help combat the effects of the pandemic on children’s academic progress, it has provided 5 million tutoring courses to pupils of various ages at a cost of over £1 billion. However, these figures will not be increasing much ...
Rack Refrigeration Class Part 1
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 04, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsThis podcast episode is Part 1 of a Kalos class on rack refrigeration given by Matthew Taylor. This first segment focuses on the basic refrigerant circuit and oil management of a parallel rack system, common in market refrigeration. Parallel racks follow the same general process as any other c...
What is Standard 310? w/ Eric Kaiser & Chris Hughes
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 30, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsStandard 310 is a technical workflow created by ACCA, ResNet, and ANSI for grading the installation of HVAC systems, typically in new home construction. It plays a crucial role in obtaining Energy Star certification, which can qualify homeowners for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act....
Q&A - Kitchen Exhaust and Makeup Air - Short #197
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 28, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this short Q&A podcast episode, Bryan answers Gunther's question about kitchen exhaust and makeup air. Gunther asked if there were any studies that showed that makeup air should come very close to the hood to avoid infiltration. He also asked how to educate others who push back against the id...
Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 8
Emergence Discipleship Podcast - May 27, 2024 18:49 - 1 hourAll alone, Doug pumps out one last jam for spring '04!
Ep. 75, Risk of Opioids in the Workplace
Construction Employers Podcast - May 24, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOpioids impact both the overall mental health and wellbeing of the workforce as well as company performance. The construction industry has been adversely impacted by the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. Today we sat down with Cal Beyer from SAFE Projects to discuss this topic, resources available...
Ep. 74, Max Hayes High School Construction Program
Construction Employers Podcast - May 24, 2024 14:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this episode, special guest host Jayson Richardson sat down with Keith Laschinger and AC Fenderson from Cleveland Builds and Jim Mulgrew from Max Hayes High School to discuss the connection between the construction program at Max Hayes High School and Cleveland Builds.
142 | Wayne Pickard | What does LINE WORK look like in CANADA
Powerline Podcast - May 23, 2024 15:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratingsWayne has been a lineman in Canada for years. He’s seen the ups and downs of the industry north of the 49th parallel and is here to talk about it. Wayne’s experience spans a wide range including major storm response, energized barehand, and leading as a foreman. There is a ton of value in this e...
Duct Leaks - Measuring, Preventing & Repairing w/ Sam Myers
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 23, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsThis episode featured Bryan Orr interviewing Sam Myers, the building science consultant at Retrotec. Retrotec manufactures products like blower doors and duct testers for measuring air tightness and leakage in buildings. Sam discussed his role at Retrotec, which involves training contractors o...
20 years on - is it time to revisit the '14-19 Diplomas'?
Inside Your Ed - May 22, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutesOn the 16th of May, EDSK published a new report called ‘Evolution and revolution’, in which we set out a 10-year plan for reforming primary and secondary education in England. Our plan included, among other things, a Baccalaureate for all 14 to 18-year-olds that would bring academic, applied a...
Q&A - RTU Tips - Short #196
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 21, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsIn this short Q&A podcast episode, Bryan answers Jeremy's question about checking the charge on rooftop units, and he gives some RTU tips. Rooftop units often come in sets, so you can use a thermal camera to look at all of the RTUs and compare them. A thermal imaging camera may even show you w...
Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 7
Emergence Discipleship Podcast - May 20, 2024 19:57 - 1 hourKristin's farewell episode. Doug and Kristin raise their sodium levels to dangerous new heights at the end. Find out how!!
141 | Lineman | Alex Wakeland | How TECH will transform the LINE TRADE
Powerline Podcast - May 16, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings16 year old Alex would never have guessed he would not only be a lineman but also be good at it an love it. He was a gamer who loved computers. Now he's been putting that energy and love of tech towards innovations in the line trade. You're going to want to hear what he has to say about AI, new ...
Practical Loads, Ducts and Sales w/ Brynn Cooksey
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 16, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratingsThis episode features an insightful conversation with Brynn Cooksey, an experienced HVAC contractor and trainer from Southeast Michigan. Brynn shares his expertise in conducting proper load calculations, sizing the equipment correctly, improving duct design, and addressing common issues contract...
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