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HVACTA: Motor Swap Out

HVACTA: Motor Swap Out

by Danny | May 22, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

There’s a difference between knowing and doing. Here at HVAC Technical Academy, we do both. Mornings are typically dedicated to knowing while in the afternoon we concentrate on the doing. Another Day of DOING Becoming prepared to be of immediate value is one of the...
HVACTA: Brazing Saddles

HVACTA: Brazing Saddles

by Danny | May 20, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Today all were introduced to the principles and applications surrounding brazing. Though Mel Brooks could not attend, immediate progress happened… as for badges, we don’t need any stinking badges (just throwing in one of the greatest movie lines in history). HVACTA:...
HVAC Capacitor: An Introduction

HVAC Capacitor: An Introduction

by Danny | May 19, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

An HVAC capacitor is an important component with one mission: store and release electrical energy to give motors (like the condenser fan and blower fan) the jolt needed to start and keep running smoothly. Two common capacitor types are start capacitors (for initial...
Ladder Safety and HVACTA

Ladder Safety and HVACTA

by Danny | May 15, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

On the first day of class (and throughout each session), safety is emphasized. Today was a day dedicated to various safety procedures, focusing on ladder safety Ladder safety is serious business According to the World Health Organization, the United States leads the...
Day two at HVACTA

Day two at HVACTA

by Danny | May 15, 2026 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

HVAC workshops at HVAC Technical Academy are about learning quickly and safely. This is completed by limiting the number of participants during each 6-week term. Day one introduced all to HVAC concepts AND engaged in a fun competition. First competition was about...
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