Today all were introduced to the principles and applications surrounding brazing. Though Mel Brooks could not attend, immediate progress happened… as for badges, we don’t need any stinking badges (just throwing in one of the greatest movie lines in history).

HVACTA: Brazing Saddles

Brazing is a procedure by which tubing is joined by melting a filler metal into the joint at high temperatures, over 840°F.

Recognizing many will be working with Low Flammable Refrigerant, brazing techniques are as follows: When brazing a system that has been charged with a flammable refrigerant, the system charge must be recovered first. The system should then be swept with nitrogen to ensure that there is no residual refrigerant. A low-pressure nitrogen purge (1/2 to 2 psig) should be done during the brazing process.

All participants got involved learning the skills of torch safety and use. Not a bad way to gain knowledge of the HVAC skill set… by DOING!

We are a hands-on workshop facility located in Sanford, Florida, where “Learn by Doing” defines our approach to get YOU on a path to personal AND professional success. Background friendly, HVAC Technical Academy partnered with 2^nd Chance University to assist ALL desiring personal and professional success.

Interested in becoming an HVAC Service Technician, give me a call.

Danny
407-878-0474

We recently introduced all to the world of brazing. With grand instruction by Andrew, Chris, and Robert, JR, and Daniel, must admit all participants got it going their way. Take a look at their first braze job!

HVACTA: Brazing is what I do

Each participant cut their own copper pieces and torched away. Overall, an excellent result for all first timers on the torch.

To summarize: HVAC brazing is a high-temperature process used to create strong, leak-proof joints in copper refrigerant lines, often preferred over soldering for high-pressure systems like R-410A. Key steps include cleaning/prepping joints, applying nitrogen purge to prevent internal oxidation, heating the pipe uniformly, and applying phosphorus-copper-silver filler metal.

Highlighting their work, look at the photo(s) and you make the call. Tomorrow is a new day and we be back on the brazing trail as well as system breakdowns. Oh, what a place of progress we have here!

Interested in entering the HVAC Industry, give me a call to chat.

Danny

We are heading into the final workshop week at HVAC Technical Academy, and all are heavy with hands on action. Between brazing, component and system breakdowns, coil cleanings and getting to confident tool application, much has been going on.

Break Down to Braze to Evaporator Coil Clean to …

One-on-one attention paying off big time.

Interested in entering the HVAC Industry? HVAC Technical Academy can get you there in six weeks, give me a call to chat. This does come with a warning… be prepared to work every day, our learn by doing approach is the real thing.

Danny

Our new group is eager to show off their brazing skills, check out the results! Though only one had brazing experience, all did a great job… okay, close to all.

HACTA: I am a BRAZER

We wasted no time to get into action. That’s the great thing about HVAC Technical Academy, we learn by doing. In addition to brazing, we began getting down and dirty by taking apart systems… yep, that adventure will soon become a reality.

For those not familiar, HVAC brazing is a high-heat metal-joining process for creating strong, leak-proof refrigerant lines, using filler metal (like silver alloys) melted by a torch, requiring specific equipment (torch, rods, nitrogen) and strict safety protocols (PPE, fire prevention) to join copper pipes for high-pressure systems.

Each group members were instructed to follow key steps such as preparing the joint, heating it correctly, applying the rod, flowing nitrogen to prevent oxidation, and pressure testing for leaks, ensuring a strong, reliable connection.

HVAC Technical Academy is about preparing you the right way in the most efficient manner. Think about it, in six weeks, you could be ready for an HVAC journey lasting a lifetime.

Danny

The ability to braze effectively and safely is a requirement within the HVAC industry. Service technicians will be torching it up on a daily basis… recognizing the importance, HVAC Technical Academy insists all participants are above standard when it comes to brazing.

They Call Me Mr. Braze

Not bad for a first time… or is it?

All participants get involved within the skills of torch safety and use. Not a bad way to learn… by DOING!

We are a hands-on workshop facility located in Sanford, Florida, where “Learn by Doing” defines our approach to get YOU on a path to personal AND professional success. Background friendly, HVAC Technical Academy partnered with 2^nd Chance University to assist ALL desiring personal and professional success.

Danny Huffman
407-878-0474 – office
407-529-9578 – mobile
Certification and Safety
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2^nd Chance University, a registered nonprofit 501(C)(3) committed to eliminating convict recycling

Today we introduced brazing techniques to a group of first timers. Each had their way with multiple copper cuts and connections… oh such a journey!

HVACTA: My First Braze

Take a look at the photos showcasing each participant first braze job. Come to think of it, “my first braze” has a rather nice tune. Don’t you think? Looking forward to their progression, keep checking us out, comment, and share.

If you enjoy daily challenges, working with your hands, and never a dull moment, the HVAC industry may be a good fit for you and HVAC Technical can help you get there quick, we are talking six weeks.

Danny
407-878-0474
2^nd Chance University
HVAC Technical Academy
Certifications and Safety
DHuffman@HVACTA.com
Sanford, Florida

Every day is a day of progression. Today we introduced brazing techniques to a group of first timers. Each had their way with at least three copper cuts and three connections.

HVACTA: On the First Day of Brazing

It did not take long for each participant to feel comfortable with the process. All did a great job, and the workshop didn’t get bruised or burn marks.

Take a look at the photos showcasing each participant first braze job. Come to think of it, “on the first day of brazing” has a rather nice tune. Don’t you think?

If you enjoy daily challenges, working with your hands, and never a dull moment, the HVAC industry may be a good fit for you and HVAC Technical can help you get there quick, we are talking six weeks.

Danny
407-878-0474
2^nd Chance University
HVAC Technical Academy
Certifications and Safety
DHuffman@HVACTA.com
Sanford, Florida

Our new group is eager to show off their brazing skills, check out the results! Though only one had brazing experience, all did a great job.

Brazing for the First Time

We wasted not time to get into action. That’s the great thing about HVAC Technical Academy, we learn by doing. In addition to brazing, we began getting down and dirty by taking apart systems… yep, that soon in the program!.

HVAC Technical Academy is about preparing you the right way in the most efficient manner. Think about it, in six weeks, you could be ready for an HVAC journey lasting a lifetime.

Danny, OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
407-878-0474
2^nd Chance University
HVAC Technical Academy
Certifications and Safety
DHuffman@HVACTA.com
Sanford, Florida