The refrigerant transition is in full swing, if you were not currently aware. Come join Chris Forth from Johnson Controls and Jason Obrzut from the ESCO Group as they help digest the when, why and where it effects YOU.

Refrigerant Transitions with Jason Obrzut & Chris Forth

The ESCO Institute "Did you Know?" podcast provides HVACR professionals access to reliable, up-to-date, and relevant information, directly from trusted sources. The world of HVACR has been changing at an exponential rate over the last few years; new SEER ratings, flammable refrigerants, and an array of technological advances. Keeping up with all the changes in regulation, manufacturing, refrigerants and how to properly prepare students and technicians has became daunting. Many of our guests are speakers and exhibitors at the HVAC EXCELLENCE National HVACR Education Conference and represent every sector of the HVACR industry. Thanks for joining in!

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Since its inception in 1954, more than 70,000 engineers, contractors and other hydronic HVAC and plumbing professionals have been educated at the Little Red Schoolhouse. Known as the industry’s educator, Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse sets itself apart from other educational facilities in the industry by emphasizing a systems-based concept of teaching, rather than focusing on product features and benefits. Training modules are frequently updated to support advancements in equipment design and operation, along with the evolving focus on sustainability, decarbonization and electrification of hydronic systems. We spend some time with Bill Fisher discussing everything that Bell and Gossett offers for training including the virtual Little Red Schoolhouse.

The Little Red Schoolhouse goes Virtual- Bill Fisher from Bell & Gossett ( a Xylem brand)

The National HVACR Education Conference is typically a place for educators to gather to unite for the good of community and education. This year the conference had a fresh new aroma...the flavor of competitors joining forces to embrace a new era of education. Manufacturers that typically compete for sales showed up in groves to embrace change, encourage each other, and even share the stage to promote unity. Waves of change are upon us, and I like what I see.

Change Is In The Air- Tyler Nelson from Sauermann Group

OK friends in the south, especially those in the southeast, you know exactly what we are talking about. The HVACR industry has gained a new unwanted condition that, until now, has been very difficult to treat. We have seen crazy videos of slime snakes being flushed out of condensate lines in Florida. and mushroom looking blobs in the Carolinas. We have heard stories of using bleach but it is only temporary and will deteriorate metals and plastics. What is it? And how do you treat it? That's what our resident Research and Development Chemist, Fallon Dyle, is here to deliver.

It's Not Drain Snot.... It's Actually A Biofilm - Fallon Dyle from Highside Chemicals

The Journey Of A Recovery Cylinder- Kate Houghton from Hudson Technologies

Johnson Controls is excited to announce that they have launched a completely redesigned environmentally sustainable residential HVAC portfolio utilizing the low-GWP refrigerant R-454B well ahead of the EPA’s 2025 deadline. The entire suite of products have been improved with new features that make them faster to install and easier to service, including refrigerant detection technology to ensure the safety of contractors and homeowners. Want to learn about the fully redesigned portfolio, the importance of the low-GWP refrigerant transition on the industry as we move to a sustainable future and what’s next for Johnson Controls ahead of the EPA’s 2025 deadline? If so, set back, turn up the volume and let's take an audio excursion into the future of HVAC. Refrigerant landing page: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/navigating-the-refrigerant-transition YORK Residential sustainability page: https://www.york.com/residential-equipment/sustainability

Refrigerant Transitions with Jason Obrzut & Chris Forth

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