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HVAC Technical Academy: Day One

by Danny | Aug 6, 2024 | Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Day ONE for the August bi-monthly workshop began this morning. The photo showcases our two primary HVAC instructors, Andrew and Robert. Currently Accepting Applications for the October 8th Session Six-week adult workshop, a fast track to HVAC success Results come from...

HVAC Heat Pump: What’s it All About?

by Danny | Jul 26, 2024 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, Career, Youth Empowerment

Over the past few weeks, we reviewed a crazy little thing called Straight Cool… now it’s time to get busy with Heat Pump Systems. Heat Pump Systems: They Go Both Ways HVAC heat pump systems are versatile heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units that...

Straight Cool, More to Know

by Danny | Jul 22, 2024 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Program

Let’s conclude our straight cool summary as many are ready to make the move. Cycle Repeats and Thermostat Control Cycle repeats: The refrigerant, now in a low-pressure, low-temperature state, returns to the compressor to start the cooling cycle again. This continuous...

Straight Cool, keeping you in the know

by Danny | Jul 3, 2024 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

We concluded our recent discussion with “causing refrigerant to condense into a high-pressure liquid…” let’s find out what happens next. Expansion Valve and Evaporator Coil The high-pressure liquid refrigerant then travels to the indoor unit (air handler), where it...

Straight Cool or Heat Pump?

by Danny | Jun 25, 2024 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

HVAC straight cool systems are also known as air conditioning-only systems or cooling-only systems. In other words, straight cool HVAC system setups are designed solely for cooling indoor spaces. On the other hand, heat pump systems provide both heating and cooling....

HVAC Vacuum Documentation

by Danny | Apr 3, 2024 | 2nd Chance University: Empowering the Justice-Involved, Alternative to Incarceration, HVAC Training

Everyday we advance HVAC skills by DOING. Our aggressive hands-on approach places you in an advantage above all others. During our 6-week workshops you will learn the proper strategies to pump down systems as we develop YOUR HVAC Clarity, Choice, Confidence, and...