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HACTA: Monday Morning PM

by Danny | Aug 18, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

Performing a preventive maintenance is a central element all HVAC Service Technicians need to excel in.  At HVAC Technical Academy, we begin with group maintenance projects and filter to individual projects, including component replacement/diagnostics, recovery,...

HACTA: Flexing like a Pro

by Danny | Aug 14, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, OSHA

Once the split system has been installed, all participants get involved with building a distribution box, incorporating collars, running flex, handling mastic, and ensuring proper air flow. Extra shirt required! HACTA: Flexing like a Pro Once the split system has been...

HACTA: Andrew in the House

by Danny | Aug 12, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

One of the awesome things about HVAC Technical Academy are the mentors. Together, Andrew and Robert offer over 60 years of HVAC experience. To each participant’s advantage, their knowledge and practical applications lift everyone. HACTA: Andrew in the House Today...

HACTA: Box Building

by Danny | Aug 9, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, Universal EPA Exam

One of the most important skills HVAC technicians must possess is the ability to calculate, cut, put together, and complete a distribution box. HACTA: Box Building We begin with the basics… how to measure, how to cut, how to fold, and how to clean the existing air...

HACTA: Accidents Happen

by Danny | Aug 6, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, OSHA, Universal EPA Exam

Working in the HVAC Industry comes with danger as the photos highlight. Even with PPE, accidents happen. HACTA: Accidents Happen HVAC technicians oftentimes take the role of electrician, plumber, carpenter, and all-around handy person. Truth is, care must always be...

HACTA: System Swap Continues

by Danny | Aug 5, 2025 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Over the past couple days all participants took part in complete system swaps. Heavy hands-on learning, progress led the way. HACTA: System Swap Continues Throughout the following weeks all will have the opportunity to build distribution boxes, run flex, attach...
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