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HVACTA: Time to Troubleshoot

by Danny | Feb 11, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Two weeks ago, the team completed three full system swaps. Nothing like a hands-on approach. Today I noticed all three systems had issues. Wonder if late last night something (or someone) got into each condenser and air handler and messed things up? Time to...

HVACTA: Another Day of Doing

by Danny | Feb 4, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

With the temperature in the 80’s, can’t help but get all out for a full day of HVAC doing. From PM’s to recovery, to vacuum, to braze, to just about everything in between. Another Day of Doing Last week was chilly so our outside hands-on time was somewhat limited....

HVACTA Sawzall Training and PPE

by Danny | Jan 31, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Working in the HVAC industry means handling hand equipment, including the reciprocating saw. This morning, we reviewed PPE and how to handle the saw. Sawzall Training and PPE Safety is paramount, thus today we dedicated reviewing Personal Protective Equipment and...

HVACTA and Pizza

by Danny | Jan 23, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

When it comes to HVAC, one can never have enough pizza. Pizza to the Rescue Taking a break from the cold and HVAC action, there is always room for pizza. All enjoyed the moment and, after eight pizza pies, we are ready to get back into the HVAC mix. HVACTA is a...

HVACTA After the Holiday

by Danny | Jan 22, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Hope all had a solid MLK day and ready to do the HVAC! Though today has nasty weather limiting outdoor excitement, we concentrated on recovering techniques as well as brazing. Recovery Techniques Knowing the ability to recover, today we enhanced our abilities via...

HVACTA All The Way

by Danny | Jan 17, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration

Best way to learn… is to do! At HVAC Technical Academy, we simply do. Just Do It Mixing theory with hands on applications, participants prepare themselves for an HVAC journey filled with opportunity and personal/professional success. As the photos show, participants...
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