In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, host Bryan welcomes Jeff from Copeland to discuss the critical topic of flooding and slugging in compressors. Jeff, calling in from frigid Minnesota (at negative 19°F), explains the differences between these harmful conditions and how they can damage compressor systems. The conversation begins by differentiating between flood back and flooded starts. Flood back occurs during system operation when control of the evaporator is lost, often due to airflow issues. Flooded starts happen after the system has been off, when refrigerant migrates to the compressor oil. Both conditions can lead to slugging - when liquid refrigerant enters the compression chamber, causing immediate damage to valves and internal components. While flood back and flooded starts may cause gradual damage over time, slugging can break compressor components instantly. Jeff emphasizes that proper superheat levels are essential for compressor health, with most Copeland compressors requiring about 20 degrees of superheat at the compressor suction line. The discussion covers various preventative measures, including pump down systems, properly installed crankcase heaters, and the importance of maintaining appropriate refrigerant charge. Jeff notes that many technicians incorrectly assume crankcase heaters are only needed in cold climates, when they're actually crucial for preventing refrigerant migration in any environment. Key Topics Covered: <ul class= "[&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">The difference between flood back (during operation) and flooded starts (when the system restarts)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">How slugging causes immediate damage to compressors while flooding causes progressive damage</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">The importance of maintaining proper superheat (typically 20 degrees at the compressor)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Common causes of flood back: dirty filters, improper airflow, duct problems, and incomplete defrosting</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">How refrigerant is attracted to compressor oil even in vapor form</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Prevention strategies: pump down systems, proper crankcase heater installation and verification</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">The impact of line sizing and total refrigerant charge on system reliability</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Why compressors are designed for vapor-in/vapor-out operation, not liquid handling</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">The importance of consulting OEM literature and Copeland resources when troubleshooting</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Why it's critical to identify and fix the underlying cause before replacing a failed compressor</li> </ul>   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at <a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool">https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool</a>. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium">https://hvacrschool.com/symposium</a>. Subscribe to our podcast on your <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone</a> or <a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>. Subscribe to our <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> channel. Check out our handy <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">calculators</a> here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for <a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&id=0c900c7508&e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple</a> and <a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>

<description>&lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, host Bryan welcomes Jeff from Copeland to discuss the critical topic of flooding and slugging in compressors. Jeff, calling in from frigid Minnesota (at negative 19°F), explains the differences between these harmful conditions and how they can damage compressor systems.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;The conversation begins by differentiating between flood back and flooded starts. Flood back occurs during system operation when control of the evaporator is lost, often due to airflow issues. Flooded starts happen after the system has been off, when refrigerant migrates to the compressor oil. Both conditions can lead to slugging - when liquid refrigerant enters the compression chamber, causing immediate damage to valves and internal components. While flood back and flooded starts may cause gradual damage over time, slugging can break compressor components instantly.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;Jeff emphasizes that proper superheat levels are essential for compressor health, with most Copeland compressors requiring about 20 degrees of superheat at the compressor suction line. The discussion covers various preventative measures, including pump down systems, properly installed crankcase heaters, and the importance of maintaining appropriate refrigerant charge. Jeff notes that many technicians incorrectly assume crankcase heaters are only needed in cold climates, when they're actually crucial for preventing refrigerant migration in any environment.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Key Topics Covered:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul class= "[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7"&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The difference between flood back (during operation) and flooded starts (when the system restarts)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;How slugging causes immediate damage to compressors while flooding causes progressive damage&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The importance of maintaining proper superheat (typically 20 degrees at the compressor)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Common causes of flood back: dirty filters, improper airflow, duct problems, and incomplete defrosting&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;How refrigerant is attracted to compressor oil even in vapor form&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Prevention strategies: pump down systems, proper crankcase heater installation and verification&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The impact of line sizing and total refrigerant charge on system reliability&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Why compressors are designed for vapor-in/vapor-out operation, not liquid handling&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The importance of consulting OEM literature and Copeland resources when troubleshooting&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Why it's critical to identify and fix the underlying cause before replacing a failed compressor&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at &lt;a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool"&gt;https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Purchase&lt;span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt; your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium"&gt;https://hvacrschool.com/symposium&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Subscribe to our podcast on your &lt;a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;iPhone&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt; channel.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out our handy&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;calculators&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;here or on the HVAC School Mobile App&lt;/strong&gt; for &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&amp;id=0c900c7508&amp;e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Apple&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&amp;pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the HVAC School Podcast, host Bryan welcomes Jeff from Copeland to discuss the critical topic of flooding and slugging in compressors. Jeff, calling in from frigid Minnesota (at negative 19°F), explains the differences between...

Preventing Slugging & Flooding w/ Copeland

In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question: what is the best brand of equipment for residential new construction? A lot of people have their own personal preferences when it comes to brands, whether that's with equipment, tools, or even cars. However, when it comes to HVAC equipment, there are a lot of factors that come into play, especially as far as local support is concerned. Are the distributors and territory managers accessible? Reliable? Bryan's personal preferences deal a lot with American (or at least North American) manufacturing and the strength of their local support in the Central Florida market. Some manufacturers have excellent base products but weak product lines, and others have weak base products but great specialized equipment. These judgments come from personal experience, and that's especially true of large manufacturers. Bryan recommends taking a measured, slow approach to products you deal with and then choosing the one that works best for your market and customers. You may find yourself gravitating towards equipment with certain components (like Copeland compressors, for example). You may gravitate towards manufacturers that take feedback about their products and have great local support. The "best brand" really depends on your experiences, values, and business needs.   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at <a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool">https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool</a>. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium">https://hvacrschool.com/symposium</a>. Subscribe to our podcast on your <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone</a> or <a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>. Subscribe to our <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> channel. Check out our handy <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">calculators</a> here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for <a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&id=0c900c7508&e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple</a> and <a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>

<description>&lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question: what is the best brand of equipment for residential new construction?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;A lot of people have their own personal preferences when it comes to brands, whether that's with equipment, tools, or even cars. However, when it comes to HVAC equipment, there are a lot of factors that come into play, especially as far as local support is concerned. Are the distributors and territory managers accessible? Reliable? Bryan's personal preferences deal a lot with American (or at least North American) manufacturing and the strength of their local support in the Central Florida market.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Some manufacturers have excellent base products but weak product lines, and others have weak base products but great specialized equipment. These judgments come from personal experience, and that's especially true of large manufacturers. Bryan recommends taking a measured, slow approach to products you deal with and then choosing the one that works best for your market and customers. You may find yourself gravitating towards equipment with certain components (like Copeland compressors, for example). You may gravitate towards manufacturers that take feedback about their products and have great local support. The "best brand" really depends on your experiences, values, and business needs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at &lt;a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool"&gt;https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Purchase&lt;span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt; your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium"&gt;https://hvacrschool.com/symposium&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Subscribe to our podcast on your &lt;a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;iPhone&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt; channel.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out our handy&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;calculators&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;here or on the HVAC School Mobile App&lt;/strong&gt; for &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&amp;id=0c900c7508&amp;e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Apple&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&amp;pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this short podcast episode, Bryan answers a listener-submitted question: what is the best brand of equipment for residential new construction? A lot of people have their own personal preferences when it comes to brands, whether that's with...

What is the Best Brand? - Short #233

Join Bryan Orr and Furman Haynes from WorkHero for a great discussion about how to keep HVAC local and help more small owners succeed. Live from AHR Expo 2025, we get to hear from one of the founders of an exciting new company that is offering expert office management that small HVAC business owners can afford. Bryan also talks with Furman about a survey that HVAC School and WorkHero recently conducted that received over 1,300 responses and yielded fascinating data about the day-to-day challenges of running HVAC businesses. Key topics covered: <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">The challenges small HVAC business owners face with administrative work</li> <li class="MsoNormal">How the average small business owner spends 15.4 hours per week on non-revenue generating tasks</li> <li class="MsoNormal">The impact of private equity consolidation on local HVAC businesses</li> <li class="MsoNormal">How AI and human expertise can work together to support small contractors</li> <li class="MsoNormal">The importance of preserving craftsmanship and technical excellence in local HVAC businesses</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Ways to help small business owners focus on growth while reducing administrative burden</li> </ul> Whether you're a small business owner looking to optimize your operations or simply interested in the future of local HVAC, this conversation offers valuable insights into maintaining the soul of our industry while embracing new technologies and solutions. Learn about Helping Small Owners Succeed with WorkHero!   View results of Industry Pulse Survey at <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/industrypulse/">https://hvacrschool.com/industrypulse/</a>  Work Hero website: <a href= "https://www.workhero.pro">www.workhero.pro</a>  Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at <a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool">https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool</a>. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium">https://hvacrschool.com/symposium</a>. Subscribe to our podcast on your <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone</a> or <a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>. Subscribe to our <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> channel. Check out our handy <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">calculators</a> here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for <a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&id=0c900c7508&e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple</a> and <a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>

<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Join Bryan Orr and Furman Haynes from WorkHero for a great discussion about how to keep HVAC local and help more small owners succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Live from AHR Expo 2025, we get to hear from one of the founders of an exciting new company that is offering expert office management that small HVAC business owners can afford.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Bryan also talks with Furman about a survey that HVAC School and WorkHero recently conducted that received over 1,300 responses and yielded fascinating data about the day-to-day challenges of running HVAC businesses.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Key topics covered:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;The challenges small HVAC business owners face with administrative work&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;How the average small business owner spends 15.4 hours per week on non-revenue generating tasks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;The impact of private equity consolidation on local HVAC businesses&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;How AI and human expertise can work together to support small contractors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;The importance of preserving craftsmanship and technical excellence in local HVAC businesses&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Ways to help small business owners focus on growth while reducing administrative burden&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Whether you're a small business owner looking to optimize your operations or simply interested in the future of local HVAC, this conversation offers valuable insights into maintaining the soul of our industry while embracing new technologies and solutions. Learn about Helping Small Owners Succeed with WorkHero!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;View results of Industry Pulse Survey at &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/industrypulse/"&gt;https://hvacrschool.com/industrypulse/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Work Hero website: &lt;a href= "https://www.workhero.pro"&gt;www.workhero.pro&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at &lt;a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool"&gt;https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Purchase&lt;span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt; your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium"&gt;https://hvacrschool.com/symposium&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Subscribe to our podcast on your &lt;a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;iPhone&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt; channel.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out our handy&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;calculators&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;here or on the HVAC School Mobile App&lt;/strong&gt; for &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&amp;id=0c900c7508&amp;e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Apple&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&amp;pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join Bryan Orr and Furman Haynes from WorkHero for a great discussion about how to keep HVAC local and help more small owners succeed. Live from AHR Expo 2025, we get to hear from one of the founders of an exciting new company that is offering expert...

Helping Small Owners Succeed w/ WorkHero

In this livestream MeasureQuick Talks with Bert. This is an impromptu Talk with industry leaders, including Shelby Breger from Conduit and Joe Medosch from MeasureQuick, about how mobile technology is revolutionizing HVAC diagnostics and training. Featuring special guests discussing how modern tools like MeasureQuick and other diagnostic apps are making it easier for technicians of all experience levels to perform advanced diagnostics and build customer trust. Key Topics: <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">How technicians can leverage mobile technology for better diagnostics</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Using tablets and phones for real-time HVAC measurements</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Making technical data accessible and meaningful for customers</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Bridging the gap between experienced techs and new talent</li> <li class="MsoNormal">The future of HVAC diagnostics and training</li> <li class="MsoNormal">How technology can help attract new talent to the trades</li> </ul> Recorded live at AHR Expo 2025 with special guests from MeasureQuick and other industry leaders. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the trade, learn how modern diagnostic tools can help take your HVAC business to the next level.   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at <a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool">https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool</a>. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium">https://hvacrschool.com/symposium</a>. Subscribe to our podcast on your <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone</a> or <a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>. Subscribe to our <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> channel. Check out our handy <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">calculators</a> here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for <a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&id=0c900c7508&e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple</a> and <a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>

<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;In this livestream MeasureQuick Talks with Bert. This is an impromptu Talk with industry leaders, including Shelby Breger from Conduit and Joe Medosch from MeasureQuick, about how mobile technology is revolutionizing HVAC diagnostics and training. Featuring special guests discussing how modern tools like MeasureQuick and other diagnostic apps are making it easier for technicians of all experience levels to perform advanced diagnostics and build customer trust.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Key Topics:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;How technicians can leverage mobile technology for better diagnostics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Using tablets and phones for real-time HVAC measurements&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Making technical data accessible and meaningful for customers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Bridging the gap between experienced techs and new talent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;The future of HVAC diagnostics and training&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;How technology can help attract new talent to the trades&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Recorded live at AHR Expo 2025 with special guests from MeasureQuick and other industry leaders. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the trade, learn how modern diagnostic tools can help take your HVAC business to the next level.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at &lt;a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool"&gt;https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Purchase&lt;span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt; your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium"&gt;https://hvacrschool.com/symposium&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Subscribe to our podcast on your &lt;a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;iPhone&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt; channel.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out our handy&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;calculators&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;here or on the HVAC School Mobile App&lt;/strong&gt; for &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&amp;id=0c900c7508&amp;e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Apple&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&amp;pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this livestream MeasureQuick Talks with Bert. This is an impromptu Talk with industry leaders, including Shelby Breger from Conduit and Joe Medosch from MeasureQuick, about how mobile technology is revolutionizing HVAC diagnostics and training....

MeasureQuick Talks with Bert

Join us as we sit down with Nick from Inficon at AHR Expo 2025 to discuss the latest innovations in Leak Detection Tech. We explore the evolution from halide torches to modern infrared sensors, and get an exclusive look at their newest product - the D-TEK Pro. Key topics covered: <ul> <li class="MsoNormal">The transition from heated diode to infrared sensor technology</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Deep dive into the Stratus leak detector's cloud hunting and pinpoint modes</li> <li class="MsoNormal">First look at the new D-TEK Pro with 10x airflow and enhanced sensitivity</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Discussion of forming gas applications in leak detection</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Tips for proper leak detector usage and maintenance</li> <li class="MsoNormal">New accessories for wind protection and insulation penetration</li> </ul> Whether you're a seasoned tech or new to the trade, this conversation covers essential knowledge about modern leak detection tools and techniques. Learn how these advances are making leak detection more reliable and efficient for HVAC/R professionals.   Find out more at <a href= "https://www.inficon.com">www.inficon.com</a>.  Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at <a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool">https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool</a>. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium">https://hvacrschool.com/symposium</a>. Subscribe to our podcast on your <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone</a> or <a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>. Subscribe to our <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> channel. Check out our handy <a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">calculators</a> here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for <a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&id=0c900c7508&e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple</a> and <a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android</a>

<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Join us as we sit down with Nick from Inficon at AHR Expo 2025 to discuss the latest innovations in Leak Detection Tech. We explore the evolution from halide torches to modern infrared sensors, and get an exclusive look at their newest product - the D-TEK Pro.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Key topics covered:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;The transition from heated diode to infrared sensor technology&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Deep dive into the Stratus leak detector's cloud hunting and pinpoint modes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;First look at the new D-TEK Pro with 10x airflow and enhanced sensitivity&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Discussion of forming gas applications in leak detection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Tips for proper leak detector usage and maintenance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;New accessories for wind protection and insulation penetration&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Whether you're a seasoned tech or new to the trade, this conversation covers essential knowledge about modern leak detection tools and techniques. Learn how these advances are making leak detection more reliable and efficient for HVAC/R professionals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"&gt;Find out more at &lt;a href= "https://www.inficon.com"&gt;www.inficon.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at &lt;a href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool"&gt;https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Purchase&lt;span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt; your tickets or learn more about the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/symposium"&gt;https://hvacrschool.com/symposium&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap"&gt;Subscribe to our podcast on your &lt;a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-school-for-techs-by-techs/id1155660740?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;iPhone&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href= "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmMtP2_3aVvsMZLKpPLW3GIal8h5oYe6" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLlUhD9LUGm0-NTYDASPFA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt; channel.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out our handy&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.com/calculators/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;calculators&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;here or on the HVAC School Mobile App&lt;/strong&gt; for &lt;a href= "https://hvacrschool.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=540a2543efb5c0d013fd8028d&amp;id=0c900c7508&amp;e=56814672b9" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Apple&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hvacrschool_final&amp;pli=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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