Hvac Shop Talk

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack Psioda talk with Curtis Bowers. He gives his controversial opinion of the permit and inspections process in his area. Hide your children on this one.

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack Psioda talks about the design of duct systems at a job he is working on. The job is in the rough in phase. Truck duct sizing, branch duct sizing and general duct principles are discussed.

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk Zack takes a NATE practice test and does......OK. Also, Zack sits down with Andrew Greaves and talks VRV/VRF start up procedures. 

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk I discuss going back into the field to work on a high efficiency home installation. My brother, Terry, and I are installing a complete Goodman split system with ERV into a spray foamed home. I discuss the ERV, Goodman, the wacky world of spray foam and more. At the end of the podcast I tell a sad story that I hope helps our brothers and sisters in the field.

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack talks to commercial HVAC/R technician Tom Powell. Tom works for the school system and deals with a number of Daikin VRV 3 & 4 systems. Tom shares some of his troubleshooting tips and experiences concerning these systems.  Also, Jim Knapp from Coolfront drops in to explain more about what Coolfront Technologies has to offer HVAC/R contractors.

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack talks HVAC/R superheat, subcooling and charging. Zack talks about spotting some charging and system issues. 

In this episode of the HVAC Shop talk podcast, Ralph and Zack talk about HVAC Tools. In particular, they discuss tools that have passed their prime, never had a prime or plain don't do the job.

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk the guys discuss what the Bosch inverter heat pump can and can't do with Joe Shearer. The boys don't hold back as they battle it out to find out if the Bosch is just a "fancy single stage unit" or a full variable speed system.

IN this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack and Ralph discuss DMM features and functions. Our buddy Andrew Greaves (AK HVAC) drops in to help us with one function we don't understand.

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack and Ralph continue their conversation with Matt McKinney. The boys discuss R22 retrofit charging, retrofitting coolers and freezers, and service practices.

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Ralph and Zack talk to Matt McKinney from ICOR International. This podcast is the first in a series about R22 retrofit refrigerants and processes. 

In this episode of HVAC Shop talk Zack and Ralph reflect on HVAC industry changes that have occurred over the last 25 years.

Andrew Greaves (AK HVAC) drops in to talk about apprentices, social media, tools, and the great glass air conditioner. 

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk Ralph and Zack talk about conflicts in the HVAC world. This episode focuses on man vs. man and man vs. himself struggles. Zack also talks about the office break-in that could of been and Ralph discusses the elite DSG.

Robert Stringham drops by HVAC Shop Talk to talk with Zack and Ralph about the huge app update for R-Log. Zack and Ralph also discuss bookkeeping apps.

In this episode of HVAC Shop talk, Ralph and Zack discuss advancements in the HVAC trade. The focus of these discussions will be to ascertain if the HVAC trade is going to continue being a skilled trade. 

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Zack and Ralph talk with HVAC business owner Joe Shearer. Joe discusses his new business and why he thinks the Bosch inverter is just a "Fancy single stage unit".

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk Ralph and Zack discuss trade practices that hover on the line between innovative and incompetent. 

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk, Ralph and Zack talk about the various relays they stocked during their service careers. The guys also talk about out of the box problems they solved by utilizing common relays.

In this episode of HVAC Shop Talk Ralph and Zack take a practice EPA 608 core test. In part 2 of the podcast Kannon Casey drops buy to talk trade school, Instagram and more. HST Facebook Group HST Facebook Page HST YouTube Channel Support HST on Patreon Buy HST Gear