Taco Comfort Solutions: Commercial Chiller Plant Layout
2023-08-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar, United States
August 15: Commerical Focus
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E. and Brett Zerba
TOPICS INCLUDE:

Delta T is Critical
Air vs Water Cooled
What’s The Flow Rate
Right-Sizing the Equipment
Proper Equipment Location
What’s All the Fuss About BTU’S

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PPATEC: Gas Heating Fundamentals of Installation & Servicing (8/21/23 - 8/25/23)
2023-08-21 08:00 - 2023-08-25 16:30 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Monday, August 21, 2023 8:00 AM – Friday, August 25, 2023 4:30 PM
Description:
This robust 5-day class will provide a foundation of theory, practical application, and safe principles for working with natural gas and propane heating equipment. Students will progressively develop their knowledge and skills in servicing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing natural gas and propane heating equipment, both residential and light commercial.
This course will cover topics of: Gas line piping – sizing and installing, Equipment Installations – boilers, hydronic piping, and components, wiring (high and low voltage), Combustion Analysis and Theory, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and will also cover how to properly perform an oil to gas conversion.
This intensive program is comprised of hands-on training in our state-of-the-art lab, and classroom lecture and discussion. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the registrant will have a firm working knowledge and skills in servicing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing natural gas and propane heating equipment, both residential and light commercial.
Registration fees include: Manuals, OEM Spec Guides, and misc. handouts
Instructor: Vito Rodaligo & Jason Mangos

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Aug 18, 2023

$1,000.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Aug 18, 2023

$1,250.00

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A. O. Smith: Residential Contractor Training - Residential Electric
2023-08-22 09:00 - 11:30 | PA
Description:
Residential Electric Water Heaters
Course Length: 2.5 hours
This course will cover residential Standard Electric and Electronic Display electric water heaters.
Course participants will learn:
• Parts – how they work.
• Sequence of operation.
• Installation and common mistakes.
• Troubleshooting.
• Maintenance.

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Taco Comfort Solutions: Designing and Piping Multi-Temp, Multi-Load Heating Systems for Air-To-Water Heat Pumps
2023-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, United States
August 22: Residential Focus
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Rick Mayo
Air-to-water heat pumps seamlessly integrate forced air heating and cooling with low-temperature hydronic radiators and radiant floor heating. In this program, you’ll learn how to best incorporate an integrated heat pump package such as Taco’s System M with a multi-temperature, multi-load home comfort system, and how to properly commission the system for maximum performance. And since System M can also make your domestic hot water, we’ll look at some of the specific requirements to make sure the companion indirect tank is working at its peak capabilities.
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A. O. Smith: Commercial Contractor Class - Commercial Electric
2023-08-23 08:00 - 11:00 | PA
Description:
Commercial Electric Water Heaters – Time: 3 Hours
Commercial electric water heaters covered in this course include light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty models. This course covers installation, troubleshooting, and conversions of electric commercial water heaters.
Participants will learn:

how to properly install all water heaters covered in the course, with a focus on understanding how incorrectly installed water heaters affect water heater operation.
which water heaters can be converted for KW and/or voltage and how to perform those conversions using UL listed conversion kits.
a complete understanding of how each water heater works following the sequence of operation.
troubleshooting with a focus on installation related issues and top service items will be covered for each equipment type.
Multiple heater piping.
Maintenance.

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Testo: NATE Training:The Importance Of Combustion Testing
2023-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 | PA
Description:
Register today, and be sure to attend our webinar Thursday, August 24th at 2pm EST for your chance to win a testo 510i Smart Probe Digital Manometer!

Unfamiliar with testo Combustion Products? Join our webinar to find out why the testo Combustion portfolio has some of the most sought after features such as extremely rugged construction, seamless integration with other testo products and Smart App (testo 300), and the SMARTEST Heating Analysis available!
Instructor: Aaron Longacre
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EPA 608 Technician Certification - Corporate Training Room (Lebanon)
2023-08-29 08:00 - 16:00 | APR Supply Co – Corporate Training Room, 1560 Joel Dr, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 17046
Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain regulated refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques. The EPA has also placed a sales restriction on refrigerants, limiting the sale of regulated refrigerants to certified technicians only. This course will give you the resources you need to study and pass the universal exam. You will review the material in the morning and take the test in the afternoon with time to study in between.

Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Registration is closed for this event.

A. O. Smith: Residential Contractor Training - Residential Heat Pump Voltex
2023-09-05 08:00 - 10:30 | PA
Description:
Residential Voltex Heat Pump Water Heaters
Course Time: 2.5 Hours
This is a detailed course for the Residential Heat Pump Water Heater.
Topics covered in the course:
• Refrigeration Cycle
• Application requirements
• Installation
• Duct kit installation
• Condensate pump installation
• Advanced menu navigation
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
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PPATEC: Technical Conversations with Customers
2023-09-05 08:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Description:
In this class, technicians and employees will learn a basic understanding of technical components such as TXV’s, compressors, coils, heat exchangers, etc. so they can take this information and be able to demonstrate and explain to homeowners. Technicians and employees will also learn the basic processes to respectfully and responsibly move through a customer’s house during a maintenance or service call.
Registration fees include: Lunch will be provided
Our Instructor: Eric Kinsey

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA or PPATEC members
Sep 01, 2023

$160.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Sep 01, 2023

$220.00

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A. O. Smith: Tankless Contractor Training - How it works and troubleshooting
2023-09-06 08:00 - 11:00 | PA
Description:
Tankless Applications, How it Works, and Troubleshooting
Course Time: 3 Hours
This course will examine the different types of applications tankless water heaters might be used in, and common mistakes, the sequence of operation and detailed explanation of the parts and how they work, and troubleshooting.
Topics covered include:
• How Tankless water heaters are different from tank-style.
• Common Tankless Applications.
• How to avoid problems with certain tankless applications.
• Sequence of operations
• Tankless parts and how they work.
• Troubleshooting by error code – all error codes
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Bosch IDS Training - Corporate Training Lebanon
2023-09-07 08:00 - 12:00 | APR Supply Co – Corporate Training Room, 1560 Joel Dr, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 17046
Learn the ins and outs of the Bosch IDS 2.0 system and enjoy a light breakfast.
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Registration is closed for this event.

Heat Pump Troubleshooting - Corporate Training Lebanon
2023-09-07 13:00 - 17:00 | APR Supply Co – Corporate Training Room, 1560 Joel Dr, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 17046
This program is designed to provide an understanding of residential heat pump technology. It will provide learners with the essentials skills necessary to install, diagnose, maintain, residential heat pump systems, it covers basic principles of operation, system components, airflow, defrost methods, balance point, auxiliary electric heat, electrical control wiring, refrigerant piping, installation, refrigerant charging, troubleshooting, dual fuel systems, and an introduction to geothermal systems.
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Registration is closed for this event.

Heat Pump Troubleshooting - Perkins Bloomsburg
2023-09-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Perkins Bloomsburg, 23 Ricky Ave, Bloomsburg, 17815, United States

PPATEC: Heat Pump Operation, Testing, and Troubleshooting
2023-09-12 09:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Description:
This class is for technicians with a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle for AC. If you are looking to gain a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle, we recommend taking our “Basic A/C Operation, Start Up & Servicing (1 Day Class),” “A/C Principles, Theories, Installation & Troubleshooting (10 Day Class),” or “Intro to Air Conditioning (4 Day Class).”
The Heat Pump Operation, Testing, and Troubleshooting class will help both installation and service technicians better understand the operation of heat pumps. Whether an installer isn’t sure what they should be seeing when starting up a heat pump, or a service guy feels there is room to improve when diagnosing heat pumps, this class has something to offer.
Our Instructor: Vito Rodaligo
NATE: 6 CEHs

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Sep 11, 2023

$200.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Sep 11, 2023

$250.00

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TracPipe Certification Training - Ephrata Branch
2023-09-14 08:00 - 09:30 | APR Supply Co – Ephrata, 709 Center Avenue, Ephrata, PA, 17522, United States
Learn how to size and install TracPipe flexible gas piping and fittings properly. Attendees will also take TracPipe’s certification exam, which is required to purchase TracPipe.

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Registration is closed for this event.

TracPipe Certification Training - Malvern Branch
2023-09-19 08:00 - 09:30 | APR Supply Co – Malvern, 81 Lancaster Avenue, Great Valley Center, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States

Fujitsu ETSD - Altoona Training Facility
2023-09-19 08:00 - 16:30 | APR Supply Co – Altoona, 4141 S. 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16603, United States
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This is a one-day regional class providing in-depth troubleshooting for Inverter systems. The class is an instructor-led, hands-on course offering classroom style training on multi-meters, DC controls and circuits with diagnosis and testing of Fujitsu outdoor unit circuit boards.
Contractor gift of Fine Point Test Leads included.
(Valued at $30)
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Registration is closed for this event.

Fujitsu Dealers who are looking for continuing education credits register here:
Fujitsu Dealer Registration

Taco Comfort Solutions: Use HSS Software to Design a Hydronic Heat Pump System
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, United States
September 19: Commercial Focus
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E. and Brett Zerba
TOPICS INCLUDE:

Where Can You Get the HSS Software
HSS – Hydronic System Solution
How Much Is It
Fun to Use
Design the HVAC Hyrdonic System for a Five Story Building in
Minutes
Create a DXF of Your Design
Additional Training is Available

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Fujitsu Application, Service and Diagnostics Training – Altoona Training Center (2 Day Class)
2023-09-20 07:30 - 16:30 | APR Supply Co – Altoona, 4141 S. 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16603, United States
This is a 2-day class. September 20th & September 21st 7:30am-4:30pm both days

Hands-on technical class covering:

Application, sizing, product selection
Safety and Installation best practices
Components of a Fujitsu mini-split system
Service and Troubleshooting

This is an in-depth 2-Day class covering all things technical on Fujitsu AIRSTAGE systems. Combination of classroom and hands-on training. It is required that all attendees have completed either a Tech 101 or an ETSD prior to registering for this class. Space is limited. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided each day.

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Registration is closed for this event.

Fujitsu Dealers who are looking for continuing education credits register here:
Fujitsu Dealer Registration

TracPipe Training & Certification_Vineland
2023-09-20 08:00 - 09:30 | APR Supply Co – Vineland, 108 South West Boulevard, Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Learn how to properly size and install TracPipe flexible gas piping and fittings and get an overview of the TracPipe selection software. Also, discover why CounterStrike has quickly become the product of choice for corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) among contractors.
Attendees will take the TracPipe’s certification exam, which is required to purchase TracPipe.
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Fujitsu Application, Service and Diagnostics Training – Altoona Training Center (2 Day Class)
2023-09-21 07:30 - 16:30 | APR Supply Co – Altoona, 4141 S. 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16603, United States
This is a 2-day class. September 20th & September 21st 7:30am-4:30pm both days

Hands-on technical class covering:

Application, sizing, product selection
Safety and Installation best practices
Components of a Fujitsu mini-split system
Service and Troubleshooting

This is an in-depth 2-Day class covering all things technical on Fujitsu AIRSTAGE systems. Combination of classroom and hands-on training. It is required that all attendees have completed either a Tech 101 or an ETSD prior to registering for this class. Space is limited. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided each day.

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING ON THE EVENT PAGE ON SEPTEMBER 20TH.

PPATEC: Gas Heating Fundamentals of Installation & Servicing (9/25/23 - 9/29/23)
2023-09-25 08:00 - 2023-09-29 17:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Monday, September 25, 2023 8:00 AM – Friday, September 29, 2023 5:00 PM
Description:
This robust 5-day class will provide a foundation of theory, practical application, and safe principles for working with natural gas and propane heating equipment. Students will progressively develop their knowledge and skills in servicing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing natural gas and propane heating equipment, both residential and light commercial.
This course will cover topics of: Gas line piping – sizing and installing, Equipment Installations – boilers, hydronic piping, and components, wiring (high and low voltage), Combustion Analysis and Theory, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and will also cover how to properly perform an oil to gas conversion.
This intensive program is comprised of hands-on training in our state-of-the-art lab, and classroom lecture and discussion. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the registrant will have a firm working knowledge and skills in servicing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing natural gas and propane heating equipment, both residential and light commercial.
Registration fees include: Manuals, OEM Spec Guides, and misc. handouts
Instructor: Vito Rodaligo & Jason Mangos

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Sep 22, 2023

$1,000.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Sep 22, 2023

$1,250.00

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A2L Refrigerant Training & Certification - New Oxford Branch
2023-09-26 08:00 - 16:00 | APR Supply Co – New Oxford, 310 Lincoln Way East, New Oxford, PA, 17350, United States
The HVACR industry is transitioning away from equipment that uses R-410A in favor of new equipment with Low GWP Refrigerants such as R-32 and R-454B. Our trainers will teach you to properly handle, store and transport Low GWP Refrigerants. Please note, APR Supply Co. will provide the training, course materials and test. Test results are mailed to ESCO Institute and graded solely by ESCO.
Did you know?
·These are classified as A2L refrigerants, or mildly flammable by ASHRAE?
·That most systems will have refrigerant detection systems on board that can shut a system down in the event of a leak?
·How you store and transport refrigerant cylinders will change?
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Registration is closed for this event.

Taco Comfort Solutions: Heat Pump Water Heaters and Domestic Hot Water Recirculation
2023-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, United States
September 26: Residential Focus
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Rick Mayo
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Heat Pump water heaters are gaining popularity throughout North America. But there remains a challenge in how to best integrate domestic hot water recirculation with these units. Heat Pump water heater manufacturers are split on the topic, but saving water is just as important as saving electricity.
In this fast-paced, fact-filled hour, we’ll discuss the various DHW recirculation options and review which ones work best with Heat Pump water heaters and which ones should be avoided at all costs.
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Low Voltage Controls and Wiring Training - Southampton
2023-09-27 08:00 - 16:00 | APR Supply Co – Southampton, 505 Keystone Road, Southampton, PA, 18966, United States
This training teaches electrical theory to put to practical use. The class covers conventional 24V controls and wiring, Dual fuel controls, and Wi-Fi and internet connectivity. There will also be a section that covers communicating controls.

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Lancaster Water Group Water: Basic Water Treatment & Advanced Certified Installer Training
2023-09-27 08:00 - 2023-09-28 16:00 | Heritage Hotel Lancaster, 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 17601, United States
For those looking for in-depth water treatment education, installation training, and water testing for residential, commercial, city and well water applications. Or, if you know someone who would benefit, start here! These trainings are given twice a year, and they are game changers for both contractors and wholesalers.
Day 1: BASIC WATER TREATMENT SEMINAR – Wednesday, September 27th 8am to 4pm
1. Water testing and LWGconnect.com introduction
2. Symptoms of water quality problems
3. Sizing and selection of water softeners, acid neutralizers, filters, and cartridge filtration
4. Sales training and overcoming consumer objections
DAY 2 – ADVANCED CERTIFIED INSTALLER – Thursday, September 28th 8am to 3pm *Prerequisite attendance of BASIC WATER TREATMENT SEMINAR*
1. Advanced treatment options
2. Residential and commercial equipment installations
3. Chemical Injection Systems
4. Hands-on teardown and rebuild of control valves
*Advanced Installer Certificates will only be issued to those who have also attended the Basic Water Treatment Seminar
Cost: $290 – Includes 2 Day Class, Lunches, and Water Testing Kit
Direct Benefits
– AquaTechnician Certification
– Placement on the Referral List of Certified Installers & Service Work
– Free HA-62B Water Test Kit (Hardness, Iron & PH) Valued at $229.00!
– Product Manuals & Literature

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Complete form and fax or email to Donna
P: 717-397-3521 F: 717-392-0266 info@lancasterwatergroup.com

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Reserve Your Hotel Room

Hotel rooms available at the the Heritage Hotel.
Please make your reservations while rooms last!

A2L Refrigerant Training & Certification - Newark
2023-09-28 08:00 - 16:00 | APR Supply Co – Newark, 718 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
The HVACR industry is transitioning away from equipment that uses R-410A in favor of new equipment with Low GWP Refrigerants such as R-32 and R-454B. Our trainers will teach you to properly handle, store and transport Low GWP Refrigerants. Please note, APR Supply Co. will provide the training, course materials and test. Test results are mailed to ESCO Institute and graded solely by ESCO. ​
Did you know?
·These are classified as A2L refrigerants, or mildly flammable by ASHRAE?
·That most systems will have refrigerant detection systems on board that can shut a system down in the event of a leak?
·How you store and transport refrigerant cylinders will change?
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Registration is closed for this event.

A2L Refrigerant Training & Certification - VFW Williamsport
2023-10-03 08:00 - 14:00 | VFW – Williamsport, PA, 150 Shaffer St., Williamsport, PA, 17702

Basic Troubleshooting Geothermal Training - Day 1 - Hosted by PA-Geo
2023-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Module 1 – Basic Troubleshooting Geothermal is presented byPA Geothermal Heat Pump Association and hosted by theSmart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA (SEI)
Continental breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m. A boxed lunch will also be provided.
Who should attend:
The comprehensive installation workshop is designed for GSHP installers, contractors, dealers, home builders, manufacturers, distributors, architects, heating cooling mechanical engineers, trenching/water well drilling contractors, and anyone who desires a working knowledge of this innovative technology.
Representatives from public utilities, private utilities, and rural electric cooperatives can also benefit from training.
Course description:
Basic Troubleshooting Geothermal: Basic Troubleshooting covers many introductory and refresher topics to prepare a technician to perform diagnostics on our equipment. This course covers loop types, basic geothermal heat pump principles, and the refrigeration cycle. The course also includes how to troubleshoot a geothermal heat pump from the water and refrigeration systems, leak detection, TXV diagnosis, reversing valves, and other water source heat pump components. Basic component replacement is discussed, as well as controls and air and water-side analysis. This one day class is the perfect course for a new technician or a seasoned technician looking to brush up on skills.
8 hours earned for each:

Air Conditioning Installation
Air Conditioning Service
Air Distribution Installation
Air Distribution Service
Air to Air Heat Pump Installation
Air to Air Heat Pump Service
Commercial Refrigeration Installation
Commercial Refrigeration Service
Efficiency Analyst Senior
HVAC Performance Verifier
Light Commercial Refrigeration

Instructor: Jay A. Hammond
Mr. Hammond is a NATE Instructor and Proctor, IGSHPA Instructor, a NCCER Level 1-4 HVAC Instructor, and is certified as an instructor with various other organizations and State authorities.
Registration:
SEI has cash training grants for PA residents. Cost for the course is $300, however you may be reimbursed up to 50% of your training costs upon completing a brief training grant application.
After you register, you will be sent a registration confirmation. Students will pick up their class materials at the class.
Cancellation policy: The full fee will be charged if you do not attend the workshop. However, you may designate another individual as your substitute.
Note: All courses are subject to cancellation by PA-GEO. PA-GEO will give all registrants notice in the event of a course cancellation at least 1 week prior to the scheduled date, unless the cancellation is weather related.
Please Note: this course is hosted directly by PA-Geo so you will not receive an email confirmation from APR Supply Co. after registering.

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Heat Pump Troubleshooting - State College
2023-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Hoss’s Steakhouse – State College, 1450 N. Atherton St., State College, PA, 16803, United States
Join Us.
This program is designed to provide an understanding of residential heat pump technology. It will provide learners with the essentials skills necessary to install, diagnose, maintain, residential heat pump systems, it covers basic principles of operation, system components, airflow, defrost methods, balance point, auxiliary electric heat, electrical control wiring, refrigerant piping, installation, refrigerant charging, troubleshooting, dual fuel systems, and an introduction to geothermal systems.
Included lunch to follow.

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