Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast

Are you ready to take your motor knowledge to the next level and explore the fascinating world of constant torque, variable speed motors? We sure are, and we're thrilled to have a special guest, Chris Mohalley from Regal-Rexnord motors, to guide us on this exciting journey. Get ready to dive into the evolution, design, and troubleshooting of constant torque motors with the expert himself! It's going to be a discussion filled with insights, innovation, and a whole lot of fun.

One of the biggest challenges in the HVAC world revolves around misconceptions and miscommunications regarding the vital role of the flame rod or flame sensor. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind these components and shed light on their true function.Discover the inner workings of the Flame Rectification Circuit and understand how it plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of heating systems. We break down the technical jargon into simple terms, making it accessible to both professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Are you ready to take your motor knowledge to the next level and explore the fascinating world of constant airflow, variable speed motors? We sure are, and we're thrilled to have a special guest, Chris Mohalley from Regal-Rexnord motors, to guide us on this exciting journey.Get ready to dive into the evolution, design, and troubleshooting of constant airflow motors with the expert himself! It's going to be a discussion filled with insights, innovation, and a whole lot of fun.

Did You Know that highly flammable refrigerants such as R290 and R600 are making their way into residential refrigerators, commercial coolers, ice machines and even freezers? I've even seen R290 residential heat pump chillers in the UK, and heard rumors of large quantity R290 residential applications here in the US, up for building code consideration. In this episode we discuss the advancement of these highly flammable refrigerants and introduce you to a new source for A3 tools and training with our friends at Nu-Calgon. Thanks for joining in!!

We regularly discuss how many of us just "End Up" in the HVACR industry and spend our life exploring the many avenues that make up our trade. One prime example is the story of a young man from Venezuela that worked hard to make a life for himself amidst the struggles and hurdles of distance, language and social barriers. We at the ESCO Group strive to provide you with all the resources necessary to create your own adventure and prosperity in the world of building sciences. I encourage you to join us and enjoy the story of my dear friend Daniel Mendoza, newest member of the ESCO Team.

Envision a world where the art of construction has faded into obscurity... In a crumbling dystopian realm, daring siblings Tegan and Trig find themselves ensnared in the enchantment of enigmatic luminous stones.When a catastrophic earthquake tips their city perilously close to the precipice, the determined pair embarks on an extraordinary odyssey to a destination known as Greatness, convinced it harbors the solution to their city's impending doom.Their journey is fraught with unrelenting hindrances, but providentially, they form alliances with whimsical creatures who impart crucial trade skills as they navigate a hazardous terrain.Do these young adventurers possess the determination and resilience needed to confront their trials, unearth the secrets of Greatness, and ultimately reshape their world? Sound entreaging? Then join in as we discuss this new children's book from Chris Eccleston and Jenny Schroen designed to spark the creative curiousity of our youth!

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry has witnessed remarkable advancements over the years, with one of the most notable being the transition from conventional systems to inverter technology. This transition parallels the automotive industry's shift from carburetors to fuel injection, ushering in a new era of energy efficiency, improved performance, and enhanced user comfort. On this episode of "DID YOU KNOW", we delve into the evolution of the HVACR industry, tracing its journey towards inverter technology and the myriad of benefits it brings. Join veteran educators and automotive enthusiasts, Todd Kler and Clifton Beck, as they show you the comparisons between these two industries. Let's go VROOM VROOM towards the Inverter Boom!!

Teaching OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety in a classroom setting is of paramount importance for HVACR students. This instruction plays a critical role in preparing future HVACR professionals for their careers, ensuring their safety, and promoting industry best practices. Teaching OSHA safety in a classroom setting is essential for HVACR students to ensure their safety, compliance with regulations, and the overall health and well-being of the industry. By instilling a strong foundation in safety practices, these students are better equipped to excel in their careers, protect lives, and contribute to the industry's growth and professionalism.

Have you ever encountered a situation and thought "I bet I could make this better, easier or more enjoyable"? If you have than maybe you should take 20 and hang out with our good friend Allen Coggins as we dive into turning your thoughts and designs into reality. Allen himself was a technician and tinkerer, now busines owner and inventor. Are YOU the next inspiration in the HVACR industry???

Using good tools is essential for professionals for various reasons:Quality of Work: Good tools are designed to perform specific tasks efficiently and effectively. They help professionals produce higher quality work with fewer errors, ensuring that the final output meets or exceeds industry standards.Efficiency: Quality tools are optimized for their intended tasks, allowing professionals to complete their work faster. This increased efficiency leads to higher productivity, which is valuable in time-sensitive industries.Accuracy: Precise and well-designed tools contribute to accurate results. Whether it's a surgeon using precise surgical instruments or a graphic designer using color-calibrated monitors, accuracy is crucial for maintaining professional integrity and delivering reliable outcomes.Consistency: Good tools help maintain consistency in work. For example, in graphic design, using color management tools ensures that colors appear consistent across different devices and printing methods.Safety: In fields such as construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, the use of good tools is crucial for safety. Tools that are designed with safety features and ergonomic designs reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.Innovation: Many industries evolve due to advancements in technology and tools. Professionals who adopt the latest tools often find themselves at the forefront of innovation, which can lead to improved services and better solutions for clients.Professional Reputation: Using high-quality tools demonstrates a commitment to excellence and professionalism. This can enhance your reputation and make you stand out among peers in your industry.Longevity: Quality tools are built to last. Investing in good tools may have a higher upfront cost, but their durability and performance over time make them a more cost-effective choice in the long run.Customer Satisfaction: When professionals use good tools, they can provide better products or services to their clients or customers. This leads to increased customer satisfaction and positive reviews, which are essential for business growth.Skill Development: Working with good tools can also aid in skill development. As professionals become proficient with high-quality tools, they can tackle more complex tasks, expand their expertise, and take on new challenges.Adaptability: Good tools often come with features that allow customization and adaptation to different tasks and situations. This flexibility is especially valuable in dynamic work environments.Collaboration: When professionals use common industry-standard tools, collaboration becomes smoother. Colleagues can easily share and work on projects without compatibility issues.In essence, using good tools isn't just about having the latest gadgets; it's about optimizing your work, maintaining high standards, ensuring safety, and positioning yourself as a competent and reliable professional in your field.

Have you ever actually dove into the world of communicating HVAC systems? Not from a brand perspective but from a technology and Sequence-Of-Operation perspective? This happens to be one of my absolute favorite topics to discuss and I guarantee you will walk away with a different perspective! We will discuss the 5VDC communicating system especially as it pertains to Daikin and the FIT system with a ONE+ controller and the EWC UT-3000 communicating zone controller. Join Us as we dive into communicating technology with my friend John Brown, Chief Engineer with EWC controls.

Poor indoor air quality can have detrimental effects on human health, leading to discomfort, allergies, respiratory problems, and even more severe conditions in some cases. Common indoor pollutants include particulate matter (such as dust, pollen, and pet dander), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by household products and building materials, tobacco smoke, mold spores, and various gases, including carbon monoxide and radon. Join us as we explore innovations and capabilities with modern IAQ control.

I know you're asking "what is an HPBOP?" A High Performance Building Operations Professional is the next level qualification for HVACR building technicians. As our buildings become more connected and automated the demand for qualified technicians is escalating quickly. Join us as we dive into the BEST Center's new certification that is FREE to you during this pilot stage and add the pristine qualification of High Performance Building Operations Professional to your portfolio.

Gen Z, as well as Millenials, are dedicated to culture, brands and personal development. If you are building your recruitment and retention plans on antiquated perspectives you may be missing out on a significant opportunity to grow and develop your HVACR program or business. Join us as we dive into what our younger generations of learners are really looking for in a career.

When we make the transition from the field to the classroom we try to prepare ourselves for our new role as teacher, proctor and facilitator. But what about the roles and responsibilities that may not have been in the job description? I doubt there is a better example of experience in our entire industry than that of the one and only Tom Tebbe. Take a voyage with us as we discuss the many unseen roles and responsibilities as an adventurist in the sea of education.

Chat GPT and similar AI technologies have the potential to impact the HVAC industry in several ways. They can improve customer support by providing instant troubleshooting assistance and reducing the need for unnecessary service calls. AI-powered systems can optimize energy efficiency in HVAC systems by analyzing data and adjusting settings based on occupancy and weather conditions. AI algorithms can also enable proactive maintenance and predictive analytics, identifying potential faults or inefficiencies before they become problematic. Additionally, AI chatbots can aid in technician training, knowledge sharing, and system design, while enhancing the overall customer experience through personalized recommendations and prompt assistance. However, the actual impact may vary based on factors like infrastructure and regulatory considerations. (this description created by Chat GPT....)

The world of HVACR is in the midst of a refrigerant evolution and unfortunately many are not aware of the impacts that have already began. For instance have you noticed an increase in the price of refrigerants you are accustomed to? Come hang out with Jason Obrzut and myself as we dive into the new SNAP26 proposal and potential limits on GWP's for new equipment beginning January 1, 2025. This podcast is a portion of an original webcast aired on "Did You Know-The ESCO HVAC Show" episode #41.https://youtu.be/XOqEhtxOEkI

I believe I could write a book on the stories I have heard over the years of people stumbling into the HVACR industry and never leaving. It's almost like we have this mystical destination with unknown voyages and opportunities that nobody ever told us about. When we find it, we become part of the story ourselves. Take a journey with Ranger Novrit and I on a tale of two boys stumbling through life as joung men and finding our own paths in the amazing adventure that is the life of an HVACR professional.

The process of programmatic accreditation is to validate that established standards of excellence for HVACR educational programs are met. These standards are designed to ensure that our future workforce receives the quality of training required to provide the skills necessary for success in the HVACR industry.Accreditation standards require a thorough examination of: mission of program, administrational responsibilities, finances and funds, student services, instruction design and program elements, physical facilities, equipment and tools, cooperative training and instructor qualifications.HVAC Excellence programmatic accreditation identifies educational programs that possess, the resources and administrative support, to prepare students for entry level positions in the HVACR industry.

The world of HVACR looks very different today than it did 60 years ago, but the need for education on new technologies and innovations remains the same. We have witnessed changes in refrigerants, compressor designs, metering devices, equipment efficiencies and system controls. Heck 60 years ago most equipment ran on belts.....So when do you stop learning about new innovations and ways to communicate....NEVER. Join Harvey Caplan and I as we discuss history, training, teaching and social media with an 83 year old Industry Leader that's still learning and trying new teaching methods every day.

As the world evolves and generations come and go, we all have a civic duty to understand the communication patterns of the different generations of our fellow citizens. In this episode we hang out with Greg Crumpton and discuss the various ways of communication and the importance of adding communication skills to our toolbag.

Oxygen and Acetylene or Air and Acetylene? Let the hate mail begin. LoL :-) Don and I discuss some of the experiences life has taught us along the way when it come to brazing and soldering.

I am a manufacturer, distributor or contractor with equipment or tools that I want to get in the hands of a program. How do I decide which programs are in need of what I have and will they even benefit from them? How about a roadmap to grading a program.

As the world adapts to new innovations and technology on a daily basis, it just makes sense that we keep ourselves up to date with new technology. Are you still using a pager to communicate with your technicians? I doubt it. Together we can effect the labor shortage and become a strong, efficient and well represented modern workforce.

We may have been the best technician in the field and yet struggle to be a good technical educator. Why is that? Sometimes the best player isn't the best coach and sometimes the best coach isn't the best player. Come hang out with Don and I as we discuss ways to keep the class involved and ways to prepare to make that decision to move from the field to the classroom as many of us do.

As technicians it is often our job to evaluate the performance and health of an HVACR system. Well what about the health of the structure and the inhabitants within? Today we discuss ways to better evaluate the health of a home and ways to fish for information from the homeowner.

So what happens when problems arise? Many times we go out for out first job nervous as can be and pray that everything goes right. Well what happens when it doesn't? How do you prepare mentally for a stressful conversation? Gerald and I go over the not so pleasent encounters and decisions we find in the field.

Sometimes we need to step back and evaluate the situation, and sometimes we need to start from scratch and complately re-examine the possibilities. It's easy to become myopic and overlook the obvious.

Electrification alone is not sufficient for achieving decarbonization. While electrification can help reduce emissions in some sectors, such as transportation and buildings, there are other sectors, such as industry and agriculture, that will require different approaches to achieve decarbonization.

How about a mental sequence of operation for a gas fired appliance? Joe and I walk through a sequence of operation based on an electrical diagram for your listening entertainment.

Many times we are handed the keys to an HVACR program and told "Good Luck" without a roadmap and with many expectations. Howard joins us today to prepare you for a successful PAC meeting.

As we begin our career in the HVACR industry we don't always know if this is even the path we want to take for our future and sometimes we don't make long term investment into ourselves until late in the game. Brian discusses ways to invest in yourself and the future you want to attain.

Our industry is going through a variety of transitions including SEER2 standards, A2L and A3 refrigerants and new equipment technologies. How do we prepare for these changes like other industries have already done?

We spend a lot of time discussing way to better communicate and better educate but what about ourselves? Were you the one that was a bit difficult and headstrong? Than this is the right place for YOU! Join Joe and I as we discuss our own stubborn adventures in the beginning of our HVACR journeys.

Most of us find our way from the field into the classroom with few resources to become successful at our new position. Mark and I discuss some of the pains and struggles in the first classroom experiences and tools to help overcome them. Welcome to the classroom and welcome to a support network of professionals who are here to help you succeed.

Many times in the classroom we get caught in the conversation of what instruments do we use to tech students on? Instruments we grew up on and are comfortable teaching on, or new technologies that the students probably want to gravitate towards anyhow? Louise joins us at the 2023 National HVACR Education Conference to talk about tools in the classroom.

Have you ever thought of yourself as a salesperson for your program? Or even for yourself? Keith Avery joins us to shed some insight on professional marketing and self perspectives...and maybe a good laugh or two.

Jim Fultz of White Rodgers joins us at the 2023 National HVACR Education Conference to discuss ways to empower our students with mindfulness of how parts function.

Greg Guse joined us at the 2023 National HVACR Education Conference to discuss the evolution and heritage of trade tools and how technology is changing the heritage within our trade.

We often assume our health and safety is of utmost concern from hotels and commercial buildings while we are traveling. Right? Take a moment to join Kris and I as we relive her terrifying reality of Carbon Monoxide and the lack of monitoring in commercial spaces.

As a new educator we have many new struggles to face including how to run a program and how to make sure it adheres to industry standards. HVAC Excellence is the premier organization to assist you in this mission and they provide every tool you need to succeed. Join Dennis and I as we go over the 5 steps to becoming an accredited program.

We can teach a person how to install a unit, service a unit and read a wiring diagram. But how do we prepare for our first job and the responsibilities that come with it? Well that's a job as educators we don't always have a lesson plan for huh?

In the evolution of HVACR equipment the most recent transformation has been the introduction on the inverter. Or has it? Maybe it's been around for a long time and we are just now making it popular. Kyle joins us at the 2023 National HVACR Education Conference to dive into the world of Inverters from a crayon and napkin perspective.

Many times when we take on the role of educator we are not prepared for the emotional and psychological needs of our students. Yes we are educators but many times we are looked up to as mentors as well.

The world is evolving and so are the stigmas around the trades. Join us as we dive into the evolution of perceptions with Kate Cinnamo of Explore the trades and our very own Renee Tomlinson.

Did you know that your combustion analyzer could be operating but not actually reading properly? This scenario could create very dangerous situations that can be avoided. Louise joins us at the 2023 National HVACR Education Conference to discuss analyzer maintenance.

Before you begin building a walk-in box lets walk through the sequence of selection and design with Dennis Soukup. Better yet how do you know if a system is big enough for your box? Together we walk through the sequences of selecting the box and the refrigeration system.

Jeff Bledsoe joins us to discuss the evolution of inverters and the need to train students on inverters to prepare them for a successful future.

Most of us get the bug after we become experienced and get a chance to help the little old lady down the street when her AC blows a capacitor and we walk away feeling like a champ. Some of us get the bug before we even know what we're doing. Which one were YOU? Join Greg and I as we discuss the paths to the classroom.

We had the opportunity to set down with some of the most influential ladies in our industry, at the 2023 National HVACR Education Conference, to discuss misperceptions that all of us had when we first encountered HVAC and what we can do to alter those mis-informed perspectives.