Abilityman's HVAC Tool Belt: Recent Episodes
John Dungan
This podcast is dedicated to helping people get into the HVAC field as well as help them understand what to expect after getting in. We will help you be a successful tech.
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Will and I just talking about random things.
What SEER 2 is and how it will impact HVAC in 2023
R22 phase out
HVAC is the best trade!
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History of refrigeration: how refrigeration saved the world
My Guest Will Pollack
Host: John Dungan
-Persian wind catcher as far back as 5th century but painting show evidence of wind catchers in egypt around 4000 BC
-Persians made Yakhchals to keep ice cold all year making the first known refrigerators
-mid 1700’s William Cullen (a Scottsman), Benjamin Franklinand John Hadleydiscovered that evaporation took place under low pressure and could cause freezing temperatures.
-Englishman Michael Faraday in 1820 liquified ammonia by using low and high pressures.
-In 1834, almost 100 years after pressure difference could cause cooling effect the first vapor- compression, enclosed loop, refrigeration system was built by Jacob Perkins.
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Wikipedia “Like many of the medical experts during this time, John Gorrie thought too much exposure to tropical heat led to mental and physical degeneration, as well as the spread of diseases such as malaria.[13] He conceived the idea of using his refrigeration system to cool the air for comfort in homes and hospitals to prevent disease.”
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in 1851 James Harrison built the first successful mechanical ice-making machine. He then built through the 1850’s made a series of machines for breweries and meat packing facilities.
-Up to this point harvested Ice from new England area was shipped south to meet the needs of brewing and meat packing. But brewers started to notice tainted ice from pollution and sewage. To answer this problem modern refrigeration was implemented. This was at the same time germ theory was developing.
-towards the end of the 19th century it started to be more accessible and everyone was on the refrigeration invention kick. even Albert Einstein co-filed a patent in 1930 for a refrigerator.
-Study on cause of lessened mortality linked https://childrenshealthdefense.org/news/the-impact-of-vaccines-on-mortality-decline-since-1900-according-to-published-science/ to refrigeration and sanitation
-on October 19, 1970, Harvard’s Dr. Edward H. Kass gave a speech “Infectious Disease and Social Change” attributing 74% reduction in mortality since 1900? he did say.
A follow up study by McKinlay and McKinlay in 1977 attributed the lessened mortality to “water treatment, food safety, organized solid waste disposal, and public education about hygienic practices.” Also, “improvements in crowding in US cities” played a major role. Clean water. Safe food. Nutrition. Plumbing. Hygiene.”
a big part of this is food safety which is keeping food cool enough and heating it up enough
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I go over how I'm preparing for the upcoming summer.
Products I talk about;
Testo 550s
Navac NRP6DI 6 CFM vacuum pump
Veto Pro Pac Teck Pack MC backpack
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Episode 18
I go over the importance of keeping good notes, keeping up on warranty info and organization.
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We go over the different serving temperatures for different types of beers
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Merry Christmas!
In this episode I go over different styles of guages and manifolds so you can be a little informed of what is out there as far as guages, probes etc.
Items I mention:
Testo 557
Testo Probes
iPhone
iPad
Measure Quick
Yellowjacket S-man
Apion G5 twin
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In this episode I talk about Selling and whats important. Spoiler: It's whats in your customers best interest!
When to push for equipment replacement
my perspective on r22 replacements
etc.
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In this video I unbox a product I have never used. It is a battery operated coil cleaner
The product is Jet Gun
It cost me between $300-$400 from my local supply house. They had to order it.
I haven't used this product yet but from my initial impression, I like it.
The downside was there were no instructions and I had to figure out that the product needed to be purged to get it to work.
I will make follow up videos on using the product to clean mini splits primarily.
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I sometimes focus on detouring the faint of heart from getting into this industry. In this episode I go over what I like and find rewarding about being an HVAC guy.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Commercial HVAC and Incoming Pool of Talent
Residential vs. commercial HVAC
I talk with Joe Terry, a commercial HVAC tech turned project manager. He’s been in the field for 28 years and has seen a lot.
We talk about education, new people coming into the trade and what we can do to help the new generation of HVAC techs.
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This episode is about how to make money in the HVAC field.
It may seem simple, but knowing how to trouble shoot electrical or replace a motor isn't the only thing you have to know to be successful in this field.
I go over some of the things I think are essential and what you should work on to be successful.
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Book: Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone
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In this episode I go over how to conduct your self in a supply house, what information you need etc. It may not seem complex but "shopping" in a wholesale environment is much different than shopping in a retail environment. It can be intimidating. I just want to help people be less nervous and be more effective and efficient. Don't for get to check out my posts on Instagram and Facebook @abilityair and my YouTube john "Abilityman" Dungan
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This podcast is dedicated to helping people get into and being successful in the HVAC filed. This is from my perspective as a residential HVAC contractor.
In this episode I go over what tools you should get to start out with.
Here is a list of tools I give to all of my techs. I have marked with an * which tools I went over in this podcast.
Hand tools
nut driver 1/4"
nut driver 5/16"
nut driver 3/8"
nut driver 1/2"
11 in 1 Klein tool
*Klein 8-in-1 HVAC Slide Drive tool
Philips head screw driver
*flat head screw driver
Side cutter pliers
*needle nose pliers (Knipex KN1301160)
linesman pliers
red handled wire strippers
8" channel locks
*Klein V-Jaw pliers
6" crescent wrench
*8" crescent wrench wide mouth
Pipe wrench
9 mm socket or nut driver
11 mm socket or nut driver
Square ratchet wrench service tool
*Service tool
Schrader replacement tool (Apion)
*Tool bag (Veto Pro Pack TB4B)
Electric tools
cordless hammer drill
*bits 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" (long and short) (1/4" and 5/16" Reversible Magnetic Hex Chuck Driver (6" Long))
*Cordless impact
*Field piece multi-meter (SC260)
*contact-less voltage tester (Klein NCVT-3)
AC tools
*Digital gauges (Testo 550)
set of hoses with one extra (Yellow Jacket)
*tubing cutters (Ridgid Model 118)
de-burring tool
Vacuum pump 5 cfm or better
Charging Scale
Nitrogen tank
Nitrogen regulator
Torch set
Torch tanks
Fan Blade Puller
INSTALL TOOLS
sheet metal cutters left and right
sheet metal hammer
PVC cutters
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This podcast episode is about how to get your EPA certification
What apps are best to pass the EPA exam on section 608
-EPA 608 HVAC Exam Prep
-HVAC Test Prep (first choice for information and content)
-Esco test and certification (first choice just for memorizing)
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This podcast is dedicated to helping people get into and be successful in the HVAC field. This is all from my own perspective having been a tech, manager and owner/ contractor. I have also been my own installer.
This episode is dedicated to how you break into the HVAC field.
How to get a job after HVAC school
How to find a good company to work for
What do I need to start a job as an HVAC tech/ installer/ apprentice
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This episode is about some things to expect once you are working in the HVAC field.
I have a guest, Will Pollack, we talk about why HVAC techs don't like each other, how to manage your time and gaining trust with customers. Also we talk about finding out what your company expects from you.
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This podcast is for the new HVAC tech who doesn't know were to start or just looking for some tips on where to go for information on trouble shooting HVAC, air conditioning, heating, systems.
HVAC know it all
HVAC hub
I may put links up to help out the new guys but this should be enough to get you started.
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In this episode I have Jacob as a guest.
We discuss what to do and not to do at a customers home.
This may seem trivial, but it is really important and can be approached more wrong than right.
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This Podcast is about some of the different pay structures that exist in the HVAC field.
It seems there are about as many pay structures as there are HVAC contracting companies to work for.
My former employee Peter and I talk about some of them and some additional things such as sales and good maintenance philosophies.
hourly vs. piece rate or commission based
How much can I make as an HVAC technician
How much do HVAC technicians make
How do I become an HVAC technician
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In this episode I talk about my personal journey into HVAC.
I go over my opinions on trade schools and whether they are worth it.
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This is the first episode in my podcast talking about how to get into and what to expect in the HVAC field. In this Episode I am going over some very General qualifications you should have to even consider this as a profession. Enjoy!
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