In this conversation, we dive into the concept of limiting beliefs - a state of mind or belief about yourself that restricts you in some way. It starts with challenging and validating these beliefs by asking if they are truly accurate, then practicing various strategies to overcome them - shifting perspectives, setting realistic goals, and surrounding yourself with positive influences. I share some practical steps to bust limiting beliefs like journaling and replacing negative thoughts with positive ones to help you foster growth and achieving the success you may be blocking yourself from.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-How to recognize your own limiting beliefs

-Challenging and validating beliefs

-Breaking cycles of negativity

-How to shift your perspective

-Paying attention to your words and those of others

-Overcoming childhood traumas and influences

-Surrounding yourself with positive people

-Reframing negative beliefs into empowering ones

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In this episode of CO2 Experts Live, we’re talking about CO2 heat pumps with Erik Holland, Aftersales Engineer with Advansor. With the increasing prevelance of CO2 heat pumps, this session will teach technicians CO2 heat pump design and startup processes, proper evacuation and charging procedures. We also cover the critical pre-checks needed to ensure smooth startups for CO2 heat pumps.

In this episode, we discuss:

 -CO2 heat pumps

-Field installations and common challenges

-Charging the CO2 system

-Using vacuum to pull oil

-Filling the System with CO2

-Challenges with CO2 bottles

-Starting up a CO2 heat pump system

-Importance of slow startup

-Ejectors in CO2 systems

-Optimizing system performance

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In this conversation, we’re talking about ways of lessening or eliminating common stressors faced by refrigeration technicians - challenges that impact our professional and personal lives. I share some strategies for managing stressors such as on-call scheduling (or lack thereof) and workload management, including enhancing your technical skills, working as a team, and building strong relationships with service managers and dispatchers. Managing these stressors will have a massive impact on boosting career growth and achieving work-life balance.

In this episode, we discuss:

-Managing On-Call Responsibilities

-How to make on-calls easier and less stressful

-Workload management strategies for tradespeople

-Balancing personal relationships

-Communicating with your family

-Achieving work-life balance

-Enhancing your technical skills

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In this conversation with Andrew Freeburg, we’re talking about the importance of reading and understanding trend graphs. Andrew talks about value of visual aids and graphs in troubleshooting and easily identifying and explaining issues to customers. We also touch on various aspects of system diagnostics, including verifying sensors, airflow checks, and the impact of trend graphs in identifying anomalies. Andrew also offers practical tips and actionable advice for both new and experienced refrigeration technicians.

In this episode, we discuss:

-Understanding trend graphs

-Suction line icing

-Analyzing temperature data

-Importance of knowing normal conditions

-The role of trend graphs in diagnostics

-Fine-tuning systems with trend graphs

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Refrigeration Unlimited (RUI)

Episode 144. Troubleshooting CO2 High Pressure Valves Using Trend Graphs with the CAREL Boss System

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In this quick episode, we’re talking about the challenges technicians face when moving into leadership roles, such as service manager or service lead. We cover the importance of shifting from a hands-on technical approach to a people management strategy, and how to become proactive rather than reactive in order to prevent those proverbial fires, rather than always feel ike you’re just putting fires out in your leadership role.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Transitioning from technician to leadership

-Shifting from reactive to proactive management

-Adapting to a changing workforce

-The power of perspective and affirmation

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Episode 187: Making The Leap From Technician To Service Manager - Learning Leadership Skills with Scott Farley of The Arcticom Group

Episode 206. Investing in Leadership and Training Great Managers with Jim Pape, CEO of The Arcticom Group

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This conversation covers tips and examples for how to better understand and troubleshoot supermarket case controllers. We’ll talk about navigating different controllers, parameters, and helpful advice for diagnosing common issues easier when you arrive to a service call. The more comfortable you are with controllers, the faster and more efficiently you’ll be able to perform service calls, which will in turn open up so many more career opportunities for you as a refrigeration technician.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Troubleshooting supermarket case controllers

-Understanding wiring and piping diagrams

-First steps at a service call

-Importance of referring to manuals

-Utilizing trend graphs

-Controller parameters

-Advanced troubleshooting techniques

-Relays

-Industry changes and new regulations

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Episode 257. CO2 Experts Live: Case Controllers with Kevin Mullis

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This conversation is about helping refrigeration technicians start troubleshooting and performing service calls faster by building routines. Like habits, the more you repeat an action, the more you can perform on autopilot. Same goes for the repetitive tasks and fixes on our job sites. 

This episode covers how creating a systematic approach to service calls and dedicating time to continuous learning will enhance your technical skills and overall performance to help you get through those calls far more efficiently. 

In this conversation, we discuss:

 -How to develop routines and stick to them

-The power of accountability partners

-Creating effective habits

-Consistency

-Maintaining a clean workspace

-Getting back on track after breaking routine 

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Episode 187: Making The Leap From Technician To Service Manager - Learning Leadership Skills with Scott Farley of The Arcticom Group

Book: Limitless by Jim Kwik

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This episode of our “CO2 Experts” series features Rusty Walker, Training Director with the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), leading an in-depth discussion on troubleshooting CO2 system electrical diagrams. The conversation is loaded with tips and examples aimed at helping refrigeration technicians troubleshoot service calls faster and get more confident with electrical principles. This “CO2 Experts Live” series is all about providing deep technical training so technicians and engineers in the field can get some quick tips on how to troubleshoot more efficiently and confidently. Links to more in this series below.

In this conversation, we cover:

-Basics of electrical symbols

-Electrical relays and switches

-Voltage and troubleshooting techniques

-Electrical troubleshooting tips

-Tools refrigeration technicians need to carry

-Importance of understanding wiring diagrams

-Understanding the electrical circuit

-Using meters for 

-Tips for reading wiring diagrams

-Bipolar stepper valves

-Modbus troubleshooting 

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Connect with Rusty: [email protected]  

Learn more about the NASRC: https://nasrc.org/ 

Episode 253. CO2 Experts: Designing an Oil Management System with Nabil Cook

Episode 257. CO2 Experts Live: Case Controllers with Kevin Mullis

Episode 246. CO2 Experts: Startup and Commissioning with Kevin Mullis

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This conversation is about personal development strategies for your life and career as a refrigeration professional, particularly how to create personal abundance. It includes tips and lessons from many of the world’s most successful people and foremost figures in personal development, including Andrew Carenegie, Bob Proctor, Deepak Chopra and Earl Nightingale. In this episode, we cover the benefits of meditation, the power of gratitude, setting clear goals, and how a positive mindset shift can lead you to more money, joy and success in the refrigeration industry - where there is a ton of opportunity for abundance. 

In this conversation, we cover:

-The power of meditation and gratitude

-The impact of thoughts on reality

-What you think, you become

-Learning from mistakes

-Building relationships for success

-Goal setting

-Continuous learning and self-improvement

-Achieving financial abundance

-Staying positive and resilient

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This episode of our CO2 Experts Live series features Kevin Mullis, Technical Manager at Integral UK, talking about case controllers for CO2 refrigeration systems. Kevin has a ton of experience helping technicians solve CO2 system problems and here covers troubleshooting steps, how to identify common issues and how to verify the functionality of components like transducers and stepper valves. Kevin shares a ton of great tips to help refrigeration technicians diagnose case controller problems faster and more efficiently. 

In this conversation, we cover:

-CO2 case controllers

-Understanding the Danfoss AK 550A & Carel MPXPRO controllers

-Key roubleshooting tips for controllers

-Electrical wiring and probes

-Voltage and relay checks

-Transducer testing and network fault finding

-Adaptive superheat 

-Stepper valves

-Importance of fault codes in troubleshooting

-Floating suction and system efficiency

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 246. CO2 Experts: Startup and Commissioning with Kevin Mullis

Episode 227. Getting to Know Transcritical CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems with Kevin Mullis

Danfoss KoolCode app

Kevin Mullis on LinkedIn

Website: Integral UK Ltd.

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