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PPATEC: 10-Week HVAC & Energy Professional Program
Description The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Technical Education Center (PPATEC) is excited to announce a new workforce development initiative called the 10-Week HVAC & Energy Professional Program. This gateway program was created to recruit and train new individuals into our industry. PPA and PPATEC members who hire entry level field technicians will now have the option …
PPATEC: Oil Heating Fundamentals of Installation, Servicing & Troubleshooting
Monday, July 31, 2023 8:00 AM - Friday, August 18, 2023 4:30 PM EST - Classroom A Description: PPATEC is now offering an extended version of our popular NORA Bronze Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program. This new entry-level 120-hour oil heat training will be included as a part of our 10-Week HVAC & Energy Professional Program. …
4 events,
PPATEC: 3-Day Burner Training (3 Day Class – 8/1/23 – 8/3/23)
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 8:00 AM - Thursday, August 3, 2023 3:30 PM Description: Students will be installing each day one of the three major brands of oil burners on live fire boilers in the Thaddeus Stevens lab. Students can expect the following: Classroom instruction & hands-on training (working in teams of 2) Checking pump pressure …
Taco Comfort Solutions: Deep Dive Into System M – What Makes the Indoor Unit So Unique
Taco Comfort Solutions: Deep Dive Into System M – What Makes the Indoor Unit So Unique
August 1: Residential Focus Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Rick Mayo In this fast-paced, fact-filled hour, you’ll get up close and personal with the System M indoor unit. It features a fully piped and wired package, featuring a built-in buffer tank, circulators and a unique piping arrangement called the “dual differential pressureless manifold.” …
4 events,
TracPipe Certification Training – Newark Branch
TracPipe Certification Training – Newark Branch
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.
3 events,
PPATEC: Heat Pump Operation, Testing, and Troubleshooting
PPATEC: Heat Pump Operation, Testing, and Troubleshooting
Friday, August 4, 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 …
4 events,
A. O. Smith: Residential Contractor Class – Residential Gas Power and Power-Direct Vent
A. O. Smith: Residential Contractor Class – Residential Gas Power and Power-Direct Vent
Description: Residential Gas Power Vent and Power-Direct Vent - Time: 2.5 Hours This course covers residential gas power and power-direct vent water heaters. Topics Covered: Basic water heater installation. Parts (blowers, gas valves, thermopile, burner, FVIR, pressure switches, capacitor, hot surface ignition, flame sense) How it works Maintenance Troubleshooting Click here to register.
Taco Comfort Solutions: Low Temperature Heating Design for Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
Taco Comfort Solutions: Low Temperature Heating Design for Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
August 8: Residential Focus Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Rick Mayo Air-to-water heat pumps have very specific system design requirements. In this fast-paced, fact-filled hour, we will focus on proper design of a low-temperature heat emitter system. We will concentrate on low-temperature heat emitters such as radiant heating, panel radiators, and low-temperature hydrocoil …
4 events,
PPATEC: BDR:Managing and Growing Service Profitability
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:30 AM - Thursday, August 10, 2023 3:30 PM Class times: 8/9/2023 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; 8/10/2023 - 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Please note the times for each day. Description: BDR's Managing & Growing Service Profitably is an in-depth review of the principles and strategies necessary to run a profitable …
A. O. Smith: Tankless Water Heater Training – Multiple Heater Installations
A. O. Smith: Tankless Water Heater Training – Multiple Heater Installations
Description: Tankless Water Heater Training,Multiple Heater Installations Easy Link and Multi-Unit Controller (TM-MC02) and Troubleshooting Course Length: 3 hours This course covers installations with multiple tankless water heaters on a common manifold, and details which heaters have Easy Link, Multi-unit control, or both capabilities. This course provides instruction on connecting heaters in an Easy Link …
4 events,
PPATEC: Service System Excellence
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 8:00 AM - Wednesday, August 16, 2023 4:00 PM Description: Service repair technicians and PM technicians often struggle with sales and communication with customers. In this class, students will learn a proven system process and tips that will improve your company's current process. This engaging and interactive two-day class will send your …
Taco Comfort Solutions: Commercial Chiller Plant Layout
Taco Comfort Solutions: Commercial Chiller Plant Layout
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 Click here to register.
2 events,
PPATEC: Gas Heating Fundamentals of Installation & Servicing (8/21/23 – 8/25/23)
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 …
4 events,
A. O. Smith: Residential Contractor Training – Residential Electric
A. O. Smith: Residential Contractor Training – Residential Electric
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. Click here to register.
Taco Comfort Solutions: Designing and Piping Multi-Temp, Multi-Load Heating Systems for Air-To-Water Heat Pumps
Taco Comfort Solutions: Designing and Piping Multi-Temp, Multi-Load Heating Systems for Air-To-Water Heat Pumps
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 …
3 events,
A. O. Smith: Commercial Contractor Class – Commercial Electric
A. O. Smith: Commercial Contractor Class – Commercial Electric
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 …
3 events,
Testo: NATE Training:The Importance Of Combustion Testing
Testo: NATE Training:The Importance Of Combustion Testing
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 …
2 events,
EPA 608 Technician Certification – Corporate Training Room (Lebanon)
EPA 608 Technician Certification – Corporate Training Room (Lebanon)
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 …