HVAC Shop Talk

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Catching Up With Ralph Wolf | HVAC (and MORE!) Discussion Jun 04, 2018

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In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk Zack sits down and catches up with Ralph Wolf. The boys talk HVAC systems, technology, Zoomlock and so much more. Infinity War spoilers included.

The Service Call from Hell | Oxygen and Oil (BANG) | Emails Answered May 30, 2018

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In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack does a free for all. He talks about an awful service call, a common relay failure, dangers of oxygen and oil and more!

HVAC Service Method 1 | Compressor and Fan Won't Run | Frozen Coil May 25, 2018

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In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack Psioda talks about service calls diagnosing and troubleshooting. Many times we see units that have fan motors and compressors that are not operational. We also see frozen coils. What does it mean? When the easy answer is wrong, how do you find the REAL reason the system is down?

Brent Ridley | Navac HVAC Tools, Tool Bag Load Out, and Discussion May 20, 2018

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Brent Ridley (the original co co host) is back to talk HVAC tools. Brent and Zack talk Navac tools, Fieldpiece, tool bags (and their contents) plus many more subjects.

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Curtis Bowers | #Curtisrants | Inspectors and Permitting May 15, 2018

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In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack Psioda talk with Curtis Bowers. He gives his controversial opinion of the permit and inspections process in his area. Hide your children on this one.

Debnam Job 1 | Duct Design Strategy | Email Questions Answered May 11, 2018

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In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack Psioda talks about the design of duct systems at a job he is working on. The job is in the rough in phase. Truck duct sizing, branch duct sizing and general duct principles are discussed.

NATE Practice Test #2 | Andrew Greaves (AK HVAC) Talks VRV/VRF Start Up May 08, 2018

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In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk Zack takes a NATE practice test and does......OK. Also, Zack sits down with Andrew Greaves and talks VRV/VRF start up procedures.

HVAC Field Perspective on Spray Foam, ERV, and a New Goodman System | Cautionary Tale May 04, 2018

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In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk I discuss going back into the field to work on a high efficiency home installation. My brother, Terry, and I are installing a complete Goodman split system with ERV into a spray foamed home. I discuss the ERV, Goodman, the wacky world of spray foam and more. At the end of the podcast I tell a sad story that I hope helps our brothers and sisters in the field.

Tom Powell |Daikin VRV Troubleshooting May 01, 2018

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In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack talks to commercial HVAC/R technician Tom Powell. Tom works for the school system and deals with a number of Daikin VRV 3 & 4 systems. Tom shares some of his troubleshooting tips and experiences concerning these systems.

Also, Jim Knapp from Coolfront drops in to explain more about what Coolfront Technologies has to offer HVAC/R contractors.

Superheat, Subcooling, and Basic HVAC/R Refrigerant Charging Apr 27, 2018

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In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack talks HVAC/R superheat, subcooling and charging. Zack talks about spotting some charging and system issues.