PPA TEC ACCAs Residential Design Quality Installation
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-09 16:00 (America/New_York) | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Who is it for
Contractors, technicians, design and utility personnel, wholesalers, energy commission officials, licensing and code officials, and others interested in learning the importance, including the economic and environmental benefits, of accurate residential load calculation procedures for system design.
Day 1: ACCA Manual J 8th Edition – Residential Load Calculations Receive complete instructions for estimating heat loss and heat gain for residential structures. Using MJ8ae we will cover the process that produces equipment sizing loads for single-family-detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condominiums, townhouses, and manufactured homes. It provides quick supplemental details and advanced topics as well as supporting reference tables and appendices.
Day 2: Manual S 2nd Edition The focus here is how to properly select equipment for a dwelling using a detailed heating & cooling load calculation and actual OEM performance data from different manufacturers (Air Conditioning/ Heat Pumps/ Gas Furnaces). The duct design portion may begin at some point during this 2nd day.

Day 3: Manual D 3rd Edition – Residential Duct Systems Designing a residential duct system as per ACCA Manual D will be the focus. You can apply this procedure to constant volume systems and zoned, variable air volume systems, over the full range of duct construction materials. Manual D also includes the most comprehensive equivalent length data ever published. Day 3 is finished up with instruction on following the guidance in Manual T.
What’s included
Registration for an ACCA in-person RDQI class always includes the following required materials: Manual J 8th Edition, ACCA Duct Slide Rule, Manual D, and ACCA/ANSI Standard 5. Plus, you will also receive: Manual S, Manual T.
Registration fees includes: Catered lunch
Instructor: Ed Janowiak, Manager HVAC Design Education at Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), has 35-plus years of HVAC experience and more than 20 years delivering technical topics from his time as the technical director at Eastern Heating and Cooling Council based out of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. He has more than 15 years of practical experience in the field as a service manager, technician, and installer working at various companies and as the owner and president of Bramante Energy Inc.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Oct 06, 2025
$1,200.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Oct 06, 2025
$1,475.00

PPA TEC CETP 4.2 - Placing Vapor Distribution Systems and Appliances into Service and Skills Assessment
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-10 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Primarily focuses on the interior portions of the piping system and on the checks and tests required when installing new piping and regulators or restoring service to an existing vapor distribution system.
Registration includes the following:
• CETP 4.2 Placing Vapor Distribution Systems & Appliances into Service
• Exam
Course objectives include:
• Identify the different vapor distribution system and appliance checks and tests and recognize the steps to perform
them.
• Explain the general procedure for placing a vapor distribution system into operation and when to make the final
connection to turn on the system.
• Identify how to validate container, pipe and tubing, regulator, and vapor meter installations.
• Understand the importance of proper venting, combustion air, and purging.
• Identify appliance controls and safety devices and understand their purpose.
• Understand the basic characteristics of burning propane to include the components of a burner, air adjustments, and flame abnormalities.
• Understand the importance of communicating customer safety information.
Requirements for Certification include the following:
• Prerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification completed within 12 months of passing the exam
• Passing score on 4.2 Placing VDS and Appliances into Operation exam
• Completed 4.2 Placing VDS and Appliances
Individuals will be able to take the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment, please click here
Skills Assessment Topics Will Include:

Section 1: Vapor Distribution System Installations
Section 2: Identify Appliances in Vapor Distribution Systems
Section 3: Identify Venting Requirements and Validate Combustion Air Requirements
Section 4: Perform a Leak Check
Section 5: Purge Air from a Piping System
Section 6: Perform Appliance Startup
Section 7: Identify Appliance Controls and Safety Devices and Perform a Spillage Test
Section 8: Identify Burning Characteristics of Propane
Section 9: Explain Company Policies and Procedures Related to an Uncontrolled Release of Propane

Class will not be held on Saturday or Sunday.
Our Instructor: Eric Leskinen is veteran of the industry. Eric has over 30 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed, managed, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist, his background and skill set is invaluable to propane marketers.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Oct 06, 2025

$880.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.
Oct 06, 2025

$1,100.00

A2L Refrigerant Training & Certification—Altoona, PA
2025-10-07 09:00 - 15:00 | APR Supply Co – Altoona, 4141 S. 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16603, 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?
Trainer: Mark Elmer
Please note: APR Supply Co. has implemented a payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these stipulations.
*Includes light breakfast, full lunch, and all class materials

PPA TEC Three Day Basic Oil Heat Class
2025-10-07 09:00 - 2025-10-09 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This class includes all the primary fundamentals of oil heat training for technicians in a three-day training program. Technicians who have experience servicing HVAC equipment, but have limited background working on oil equipment, are ideal candidates for this class. This training also serves as a great resource for oil heat technicians who completed the NORA Bronze Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program in the past, but could use a refresher training.

Three Day Basic Oil Heat will cover:

• Introduction to Oil Burners
• Oil Tanks, Piping, Fuel Units, and Oil Valves
• Nozzles and Combustion Chambers
• Draft and Venting
• Combustion
• Ignition Systems
• Motors
• Primary Controls and Limit Controls
• Hands-On Troubleshooting in Lab

Registration includes lunch and the following tools:

Beckett Module w/Keychain Pro-7652A
Beckett Flash Drives
Carlin Electrode Gauge Red & Yellow
Energy Kinetics 6-Way Screwdriver & Thermostat Screwdriver
6-pack Oil Burner Electrode Gauges
Coupling Popper

Our Instructors:
Mike Elmer has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric. Mike currently works in the field as a lead troubleshooting service technician.
Doug Zerbe has been in the HVAC industry since 2003. On the contractor side of the industry, he has worked as an installer and service technician before he moved into installation and service management. Doug also had the opportunity to work in technical support for an HVAC distributor and in sales for an HVAC manufacturer.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Oct 06, 2025

$1,000.00

Non-Member Price – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Oct 06, 2025

$1,250.00

PPA TEC ACCAs Manual S (Equipment Selection)
2025-10-08 08:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Understanding Manual S – In One Day!
This course covers the fundamentals of residential equipment selection. You’ll learn more about the code-required nationally recognized residential equipment selection standard and in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. This program teaches you how to dive into performance data to select equipment for residential structures. The user will get key information required to be code compliant and deliver predictable comfort. Equipment covered: cooling-only, heat pumps, fuel-burning furnaces, ducted, ductless, and hydronic systems will be covered in this class.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding Sensible Heat Ratio
• Understanding Air Conditioning Capacities
• How To Select a Cooling System
• How to Select a Heat Pump
• How To Select a Fuel-Fired Heating System
• Cooling System Sizing Limits
• Heating System Sizing Limits
• Determine Proper Cooling Airflow
• Determine Proper Heating Airflow
• Apply an Altitude Correction Factor
• Calculate a Heat Pump’s Thermal Balance Point
• Calculate a Heat Pump’s Economic Balance Point

Registration fees includes: Catered lunch
Instructor: Ed Janowiak, Manager HVAC Design Education at Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), has 35-plus years of HVAC experience and more than 20 years delivering technical topics from his time as the technical director at Eastern Heating and Cooling Council based out of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. He has more than 15 years of practical experience in the field as a service manager, technician, and installer working at various companies and as the owner and president of Bramante Energy Inc.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Oct 06, 2025

$500.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Oct 06, 2025

$625.00

Heating Troubleshooting Refresher—Reading
2025-10-09 08:00 - 16:00 | APR Supply Co – Reading, 4220 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA, 19605, United States
Topics featured in this fall heating refresher course will cover a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to the following:

Oil Burner Setup and Troubleshooting
Oil Pressure Testing and Adjustment
Oil Vacuum Testing
Smoke Testing
Combustion Analysis

Trainer: Mark Elmer
Please note: APR Supply Co. has implemented a payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these new stipulations.
***includes light breakfast, lunch, and all class materials

Pump and Panel Training with LMP Sales
2025-10-10 07:30 - 10:00 | LMP Sales – Malvern, 166 Pennsylvania Ave, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
SIZE AND SELECT CORRECT PUMPS FOR APPLICATIONS
UNDERSTAND PUMP CURVES AND EFFICIENCY
KNOW WHAT YOU NEED FOR SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATIONS
SELECT BASINS AND CONTROL OPTIONS

EMAIL UPDATES@LMPSALES.COM TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY OCTOBER 3RD

PPA TEC CETP 4.3 - Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems and Skills Assessment
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-16 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems focuses primarily on the procedure of designing and installing a vapor distribution system. This course addresses the different techniques and procedures for designing and installing vapor distribution systems as well as proper validation of installation to include the appliance and venting system.
Registration includes the following:

Book: CETP 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems (2019 Edition)
Exam
Lunch

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to:

Identify Types of Gas Appliances

Verify Appliance Location Requirements

Verify Appliance Selection

Calculate Air for Gas Appliances: Using the Standard, Alternative or Kair Methods

Supply Additional Combustion Air

Identify Types of Venting Systems

Identify Natural Draft System Materials and Components

Size Natural Draft Systems for a Single Appliance

Design Natural Draft Venting Systems

Identify Mechanical Draft Venting Systems

Identify BTU Load and Verify Regulator Requirements in the System

Understand Gas Pressure and Volume in the Interior Piping System

Identify Piping Considerations in the Interior Piping System

Size Gas Piping in the Interior Piping Systems

Convert Gas Appliances

Add Gas Appliances
Install Natural Draft Systems
Install Mechanical and Direct Vent Systems

Identify General Procedures for Interior Piping Installation

Identify General Requirements for CSST Installation

Identify General Requirements for Pressure Testing

Requirements for Certification include the following:

Prerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification
Passing score on 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems exam
Complete 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems Skills Assessment within 12 months of passing the exam

Individuals will be able to take the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment, please click here
Skills Assessment Topics Will Include:

Section 1: Design Considerations for Gas Appliances
Section 2: Designing Venting Systems
Section 3: Design of Interior Vapor Distribution Systems
Section 4: Installing Appliances
Section 5: Installing Venting Systems
Section 6: Installation of Interior Vapor Distribution System

Our Instructor: Eric Leskinen is veteran of the industry. Eric has over 30 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed, managed, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist, his background and skill set is invaluable to propane marketers.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Oct 10, 2025

$880.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.
Oct 10, 2025

$1,100.00

PPA TEC Basic Electric Theory for HVAC Components
2025-10-13 09:00 - 2025-10-17 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This electrical HVAC training class was specifically developed for individuals who want to increase their knowledge of electricity and how it pertains to HVAC equipment. The program will include more time for hands-on training on live-fire equipment and electrical simulators. The class will cover Safety & Hazard Awareness, What is Electricity, Ohm’s Law, Circuits & Components, Conductors, Transformers, 24V Controls, Thermostats, Motors, Motor side of compressors, Motor ratings and name plate definitions, Wiring diagrams, Automated control systems for residential, and Troubleshooting.
This intensive program is comprised of hands-on training in our state-of-the-art lab, electrical simulator equipment, and classroom activities and discussion. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the registrant will have a working knowledge of basic electric theory for HVAC components and be able to apply that in a work environment.

Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Basic Electric Theory for HVAC Components, What is Electricity, Ohm’s Law, and other theory
• Properly troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, maintain, and service popular brands of A/C units and heat pumps
• Perform installation and maintenance on system components including: Circuit & Components, Conductors, Transformers, Thermostats, Motors, Other electrical components with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate grounding in the fundamentals of HVAC electrical components
• Properly perform assigned duties demonstrating proper safety practices and procedures in the lab and the workplace, while installing, designing, troubleshooting, and servicing systems
• Maintain a safe and OSHA compliant work environment
• Multitask and prioritize all duties and responsibilities in order of importance.

Registration fees include:

Electrical Tester & Digital Clamp Meter
Essential Electrical Skills for HVACR Book

Our Instructor:
Mike Elmer has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric. Mike currently works in the field as a lead troubleshooting service technician.
Doug Zerbe has been in the HVAC industry since 2003. On the contractor side of the industry, he has worked as an installer and service technician before he moved into installation and service management. Doug also had the opportunity to work in technical support for an HVAC distributor and in sales for an HVAC manufacturer.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA and PPATEC members
Oct 10, 2025

$1,100.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA or PPATEC members.
Oct 10, 2025

$1,375.00

PPA TEC Three Day Basic Oil Heat Class
2025-10-14 09:00 - 2025-10-16 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This class includes all the primary fundamentals of oil heat training for technicians in a three-day training program. Technicians who have experience servicing HVAC equipment, but have limited background working on oil equipment, are ideal candidates for this class. This training also serves as a great resource for oil heat technicians who completed the NORA Bronze Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program in the past, but could use a refresher training.

Three Day Basic Oil Heat will cover:

• Introduction to Oil Burners
• Oil Tanks, Piping, Fuel Units, and Oil Valves
• Nozzles and Combustion Chambers
• Draft and Venting
• Combustion
• Ignition Systems
• Motors
• Primary Controls and Limit Controls
• Hands-On Troubleshooting in Lab

Registration includes lunch and the following tools:

Beckett Module w/Keychain Pro-7652A
Beckett Flash Drives
Carlin Electrode Gauge Red & Yellow
Energy Kinetics 6-Way Screwdriver & Thermostat Screwdriver
6-pack Oil Burner Electrode Gauges
Coupling Popper

Our Instructors:
Mike Elmer has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric. Mike currently works in the field as a lead troubleshooting service technician.
Doug Zerbe has been in the HVAC industry since 2003. On the contractor side of the industry, he has worked as an installer and service technician before he moved into installation and service management. Doug also had the opportunity to work in technical support for an HVAC distributor and in sales for an HVAC manufacturer.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Oct 13, 2025

$1,000.00

Non-Member Price – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Oct 13, 2025

$1,250.00

Honeywell Generators Training for Contractors: Power For Profits 1.0 Residential Standby—Virtual Training
2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00
Grow your business by learning how to size, sell, and install generators for your customers!
Hosted by your local Distributor and Honeywell Generator Sales Representative. In this introductory class you will learn how to size, sell and install generators for your customers. If you’ve been asked by one of your homeowners to sell and install a home standby, this is the first class you’ll want to attend.
AGENDA OF TOPICS:
– Residential Market Overview
– Site Preparation
– Fuel Considerations
– Back Up Options
– Transfer Switch Connections
– Generator Connections
– Operational Tests & Final Steps
– Sizing the Generator: NEC 220, Part IV
All Power for Profits training courses are FREE.
For more information, contact your Honeywell Generator Sales Representative or call your inside sales representative at 262-544-4811 EXT. 2808.
When registering using the link below, please make sure that you list “APR Supply Co.” under the Preferred Distributor Business Name” field!

Panasonic/TOTO Lunch & Learn—Mechanicsburg
2025-10-15 11:00 - 13:00 | APR Supply Co – Mechanicsburg, 205 Lynndale Court, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050, United States
Please join us to review new products from TOTO including upgraded features from our entry level toilets that hit a perfect 1,000 MAP score, all the way up to our new high end Neorest and Washlet bidet seats. We will also learn about Panasonic ventilation products. We will show the new WhisperGreen architectural grilles as well an introduction to ERV’s with newly appointed Panasonic product specialist and Northeast Area Sales Manager Paul Cook.

Please note: APR Supply Co. has implemented a payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these stipulations.
*Includes lunch provided by Panasonic/TOTO

Allied A2L Changes in Installation Practices Webinar
2025-10-16 08:00 - 10:00
This class will cover the steps that Allied is implementing to meet the requirements of the EPA’s technology transition rule. It will cover Allied’s refrigerant detection systems, and any specific items that will need to be installed to comply with the new rules.

PPA TEC A2L Refrigerant Training and Certification
2025-10-17 09:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, 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. 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?
Cost Structure

PPATEC Members – Normal Registration ($250): For PPATEC Members
Non Members – Normal Registration ($400): For Non Members

Lunch is provided for attendees at no additional cost.
Our Instructors:
Mike Elmer has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric. Mike currently works in the field as a lead troubleshooting service technician.
Doug Zerbe has been in the HVAC industry since 2003. On the contractor side of the industry, he has worked as an installer and service technician before he moved into installation and service management. Doug also had the opportunity to work in technical support for an HVAC distributor and in sales for an HVAC manufacturer.
Hotel Accommodations

PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Oct 16, 2025

$250.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Oct 16, 2025

$400.00

PPA TEC Troubleshooting Low Voltage Wiring
2025-10-17 09:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This class provides attendees with the basics of understanding low voltage wiring. Wiring relays and controls will be covered during this class with a specific focus on troubleshooting low voltage wiring applications.

Troubleshooting Low Voltage Wiring will cover:

Low voltage schematics and wiring diagrams
Low voltage relays and controls overview
Troubleshooting low voltage wiring

Our Instructor: Jason Bowe has been in the HVAC industry since 2001 and has worked for leading contractors in the Central PA region. His background includes electric install, retrofit installations, residential and commercial service work. Jason brings previous HVAC instructor experience from teaching at Haller Enterprises as an Instructor and Branch Manager.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Oct 16, 2025

$220.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Oct 16, 2025

$275.00

Heil A2L Changes in Installation Practices Webinar
2025-10-20 08:00 - 10:00
This class will cover the steps that Heil is implementing to meet the requirements of the EPA’s technology transition rule. It will cover Heil’s refrigerant detection systems, and any specific items that will need to be installed to comply with the new rules.

PPA TEC Introduction to Plumbing Basics
2025-10-20 09:00 - 2025-10-24 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This 5-day course provides a foundational base for individuals to learn the basics of residential plumbing. The class will feature a blend of instructional theory and hands-on training applications in PPATEC’s newly constructed plumbing lab. The plumbing lab features concepts for students to learn the basics of piping and fixture installation, various type of water heaters, well pumps, and water treatment.
Day 1: Piping
• Water Supply
• Drains
• Pipe Connections – Copper, Pex, CPVC, PVC
• Hands-on soldering, gluing, and threading fittings
Day 2: Fixtures
• Including installation and troubleshooting for the following:
• Faucets
• Toilets
• Sinks
• Garbage Disposal
Day 3: Water Heaters
• Including installation, troubleshooting, sizing, venting, and maintenance for the following types of water heaters:
• Electric
• Heat Pump
• Gas Power Vent and Atmospheric
• Tankless
Day 4: Well Pumps
• Including installation, troubleshooting, and sizing for the following:
• Deep Well – will pull a pump during class
• Jet Pumps
• Well Tanks
• Booster Pumps
Day 5: Water Treatment
• Water testing for hardness, iron, PH, and total dissolved.
• Sizing, quoting, and selling proper equipment.
• Install and Maintenance
• Softeners
• RO
• UV Lights
• Acid Neutralizers
• Iron Removal
• Sulfur Removal
Registration fees includes: Catered lunch
Target Audience: This 40-hour class is designed for the following:

Plumbing apprentices with limited plumbing experience in the field
HVAC technicians who need cross-trained to provide basic plumbing services
Companies who are interested in diversifying their workforce

Our Instructors:
Mike Elmer has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric. Mike currently works in the field as a lead troubleshooting service technician.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA and PPATEC members
Oct 17, 2025

$1,600.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA or PPATEC members.
Oct 17, 2025

$2,000.00

PPA TEC NORA Bronze - Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program
2025-10-20 09:00 - 2025-10-31 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
After 10 days of concentrated fundamental classroom theory, coupled with practical laboratory work, including hands-on experience on a variety of live-fire equipment, you will acquire a solid foundation of knowledge. This training, along with field experience, will help build careers as installation and service technicians that will become an asset to you and your customers.
The final day of training is a test day. Standard test times range from 30 minutes – 3 hours depending on the individual student. In nearly all cases, students start testing at 12:30 PM.
Bronze Certificate of Training will be awarded to each student who completes the course and passes the examination. The test is based on the NORA Oil Heat Technician’s Manual, which is used for Silver Certification.
Requirements: There are some study assignments required to be done by the students in the evening during the course. Therefore, students should consider this in fulfillment of the program.
Registration includes lunch and the following tools:

Beckett Module w/Keychain Pro-7652A
Beckett Flash Drives
Carlin Electrode Gauge Red & Yellow
Energy Kinetics 6-Way Screwdriver & Thermostat Screwdriver
6-pack Oil Burner Electrode Gauges
Coupling Popper
T28 Bleeder Wrench
Electric Meter

Our Instructors:
Mike Elmer has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric. Mike currently works in the field as a lead troubleshooting service technician.
Doug Zerbe has been in the HVAC industry since 2003. On the contractor side of the industry, he has worked as an installer and service technician before he moved into installation and service management. Doug also had the opportunity to work in technical support for an HVAC distributor and in sales for an HVAC manufacturer.

Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

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.
Oct 17, 2025

$2,200.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Oct 31, 2025

$2,750.00

Gas Furnace Installation & Troubleshooting—Bridgeton
2025-10-21 08:00 - 16:00 | APR Supply Co. – Bridgeton, 756 North Pearl Street, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States
This is an overview of gas furnace technology. The class includes proper gas pipe and vent sizing, combustion air code issues, furnace set up and start up. This introductory training also covers troubleshooting of individual parts and problems.
*Includes light breakfast refreshments, lunch & all class materials
Trainer: Mark Elmer
Please note: APR Supply Co. has implemented a new payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these new stipulations.

PPA TEC Understanding Hydronic Electrical
2025-10-21 09:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This class teaches the importance of using both ladder and pictorial diagrams for electrical troubleshooting. Gain a better understanding of meter readings like no voltage reading and still possibility of getting shocked or when the continuity test (beep) may not tell the whole story. Get a better understanding of multiple pole switches and sensors.
This class will cover the following Hydronic Electrical topics:

• Electrical symbols pertaining to Hydronic boilers
• Ladder and pictorial diagrams
• Series and Parallel circuits, determining sequence of operation
• Troubleshooting electrical tips
• Creating simple diagrams on handouts

Please make sure to bring a VOM meter to class.

Who Should Attend: Service and Install Technicians
Registration fees includes: Catered lunch
Our Instructor: Ron Beck worked for Arnold Fuel Oil for 20 Years – 11 years as a service tech, and 9 years as the service manager for the company. In 1998, Ron was hired by US Boiler to work in the new tech service department and answer phone calls from technicians and installers. He started as a service tech and soon became the service manager. He was later promoted to Training Manager, where he developed and performed training programs in the US and Canada. He continued to take technical service department calls as needed when not traveling.
Ron retired after 43 years in the industry, but was not ready to step away from the industry and the work that he loves. Ron offers training, heat loss/gain calculations, and limited consulting services.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Oct 20, 2025

$180.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Oct 20, 2025

$225.00

Boiler 101—West Chester
2025-10-22 08:00 - 12:00 | APR Supply Co – West Chester, 830 S. Bolmar Street, West Chester, 19382, United States
This class offers a complete overview of hot water heating systems, beginning with an overview of the different heat distribution systems. Many pipe distribution designs and theories are covered, as well as basics of system layout for best operation. How to select the correctly sized boiler, circulator, pipe, and expansion tank will be discussed. Zoning designs, both valve and circulator, are featured, and pipe sizing and calculations will be used in a system design. An introduction to multi boiler systems and radiant design is included.
*Includes light breakfast refreshments all class materials
Trainer: Mark Elmer
Please note: APR Supply Co. has implemented a new payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these new stipulations.

PPA TEC Creating a Problem Free Boiler Installation
2025-10-22 09:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This course will cover choosing the proper boiler, determine flow and pipe sizing, choosing a circulator, review heating systems such as Series Loop, 1 Pipe, 2 Pipe, MonoFlo, boiler components and application, boiler venting and combustion air methods, cast iron to high efficiency boiler retrofits, general troubleshooting of HE boiler components.

Registration fees includes: Catered lunch
Our Instructor: Ron Beck worked for Arnold Fuel Oil for 20 Years – 11 years as a service tech, and 9 years as the service manager for the company. In 1998, Ron was hired by US Boiler to work in the new tech service department and answer phone calls from technicians and installers. He started as a service tech and soon became the service manager. He was later promoted to Training Manager, where he developed and performed training programs in the US and Canada. He continued to take technical service department calls as needed when not traveling.
Ron retired after 43 years in the industry, but was not ready to step away from the industry and the work that he loves. Ron offers training, heat loss/gain calculations, and limited consulting services.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Oct 21, 2025

$220.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Oct 21, 2025

$275.00

Gas Furnace Installation & Troubleshooting—Lancaster
2025-10-23 08:00 - 16:00 | APR Oregon Pike Corporate Office, 1810 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States

PPA TEC Heat Pump Operation, Testing, and Troubleshooting
2025-10-23 09:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This class is for technicians with a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle. 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 technician feels there is room to improve when diagnosing heat pumps, this class has something to offer.

Heat Pump Operation, Testing, and Troubleshooting:

– Refrigeration cycle for heat pump, what changes from air conditioning temperatures, pressures, and etc.?
– Understanding the difference in low voltage wiring from standard A/C
– Checking charge in heat mode and understanding what affects readings
– Troubleshooting: what’s different from a standard A/C?
– Dual fuel wiring and optimization
-Understanding defrost cycle and troubleshooting defrost cycle

Our Instructors:
Mike Elmer has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric. Mike currently works in the field as a lead troubleshooting service technician.
Doug Zerbe has been in the HVAC industry since 2003. On the contractor side of the industry, he has worked as an installer and service technician before he moved into installation and service management. Doug also had the opportunity to work in technical support for an HVAC distributor and in sales for an HVAC manufacturer.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Oct 22, 2025

$220.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Oct 22, 2025

$275.00

Ditch the Manifold NAVAC Training—Pittsburgh
2025-10-27 08:00 - 11:30 | APR Supply Co – Pittsburgh, 311 Brushton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221, United States
NAVAC’s “Ditch the Manifold” training combines both their “Evacuation” and “Recovery” classes.
Evacuation Explained
Do you have a pump or a paperweight? Make sure your tools are working for you, and develop a firm grasp on the best practices for the evacuation of HVAC/R equipment.

Microns: what are they, and what story does measuring them tell?
What a proper evacuation setup looks like, and why it works
The gas ballast—don’t just take our word for it.

Recovery Demystified
Have your cake and eat it too – achieve true and complete recovery of ALL liquid and vapor faster and more efﬁcient than ever before.

Safety & Terminology
Critical tools and proper setup
The process itself—tips, tricks and insights. We promise you will learn something new!

*Light breakfast refreshments provided.
Please note: APR Supply Co. has implemented a payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these stipulations.

Basic Refrigeration Cycle with Heat Pumps—Pittsburgh
2025-10-27 12:00 - 16:00 | APR Supply Co – Pittsburgh, 311 Brushton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221, United States
Course Overview:
This course includes an overview of the basic refrigeration cycle. Pressure temperature relationships are used to demonstrate the concepts of superheat and sub-cooling. The instructor will cover an explanation of temperatures and pressures of a normally operating system to build a base for troubleshooting.
Trainer:
Mark Elmer, APR Supply Co.
Please note: APR Supply Co. has implemented a new payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these new stipulations.
*Includes light lunch and all class materials

Ditch the Manifold NAVAC Training—Altoona
2025-10-28 08:00 - 11:30 | APR Supply Co – Altoona, 4141 S. 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16603, United States

Basic Refrigeration Cycle with Heat Pumps—Altoona
2025-10-28 12:00 - 16:00 | APR Supply Co – Altoona, 4141 S. 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16603, United States

Ditch the Manifold NAVAC Training—Williamsport
2025-10-29 08:00 - 11:30 | APR Supply Co – Williamsport, 1309 Commerce Park Drive, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States

Taco Training—Altoona
2025-10-29 08:00 - 12:00 | APR Supply Co – Altoona, 4141 S. 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16603, United States
Training to include:

How to properly size circulators
Choosing the correct circulator for the right application
Delta-T or Delta-P?
The direction of ECM variable speed circulator technology
The Next Generation of Controls:
New Switching Relays
New Zone Valve Controls

Trainer: Dave Holdorf, Taco
Please note: Beginning fall 2024, APR Supply Co. will be implementing a new payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these new stipulations.
