HVAC Training Archives - Page 4 of 34

HACTA ALL the WAY

For those following our posts, it’s easy to get the picture of what HVAC Technical Academy is all about… all participants work hard… every day.

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.

HVAC Equipment Transfer

No bird feathers here: An HVAC condenser can weigh between 150 and 290 pounds, while a compatible air handler or furnace unit typically weighs 80 to 150 pounds, depending on its type and capacity. The total weight for a complete split system can range from approximately 250 to 400 pounds or more when considering both units plus packaging

HVACTA: Journeys begin with one step

Getting the workshop rolling in the right direction, we competed in an HVAC word search project, introducing common HVAC terms each will have to master. In addition, we had a winner as first prize won a totally fancy hat.

HVACTA: Universal 608 Certification Exam Time

For those no quite in the loop, here’s what the EPA Universal 608 covers:

Requirement: It is mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act for anyone handling refrigerants.