Training, Combustion and More w/ Tony G.
HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Bryan Orr
4.9 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 14 March 2023
⏱️ 23 minutes
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Summary
In this podcast from AHR 2023, Tony Gonzalez from Fieldpiece joins Bryan to talk about training, combustion, and more.
Fieldpiece has a new combustion analyzer that reduces the cost of tool ownership and maximizes the tool's uptime, namely by using a long-lasting sensor. The combustion analyzer's oxygen and CO sensors seal up when the combustion analyzer is turned off, which pauses degradation. The sensors are also field-replaceable and come with a 4-year warranty. The CAT85 also has a built-in dual-port manometer (which can measure static pressure) and can measure a live draft pressure during combustion analysis.
Some common misconceptions exist around combustion analyzer sensor lifespans and calibration. The sensor life refers to how long a sensor can output a signal to generate a reading; it doesn't refer to the accuracy of the sensor at the end of its life. Calibration keeps the sensors accurate, especially because sensor accuracy tends to degrade over time. To get the most out of your sensor, yearly calibration is recommended.
Fieldpiece is also launching its ambassador program, which is a network of independent trainers with field knowledge who have been trained to become Fieldpiece product experts. Those ambassadors then train contractors and technicians on behalf of Fieldpiece.
Tony and Bryan also discuss:
- Fieldpiece's sensor calibration process
- Water freezing in combustion analyzer traps
- Distinguishing your company from the competition with superior tools
- Technical training from Fieldpiece
- Fieldpiece leak detectors and new A2L refrigerants
- Infrared vs. heated diode leak detector sensors
Learn more about Fieldpiece tools at https://www.fieldpiece.com/ or ask about training by emailing training@fieldpiece.com.
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| 0:00.0 | The HVAC School Podcast is made possible by these great partners. |
| 0:08.0 | Carrier at carrier. |
| 0:11.0 | Field Peace and Field Peace. Field Piece makes so many great tools that it's hard to mention them all, |
| 0:16.0 | but they do have a new large pipe clamp that you're definitely going to like. |
| 0:19.0 | It goes up to 4 inches and it works great if you are in the more industrial sides of our |
| 0:25.4 | industry very very accurate great form factor we tested it out at Kailos and we |
| 0:31.0 | really love it find out more by going to fieldpiece.com. |
| 0:35.0 | Refrigeration Technologies at refriggedech.com. They make many great products. |
| 0:40.1 | John Pastarello originally started the company when he invented Big Blue, which is hands down my favorite |
| 0:46.1 | bubble type leak detector. It's so much more than just soap bubbles. It is a leak reactant that's designed |
| 0:51.9 | to show even tiny, tiny bubbles without creating any |
| 0:55.6 | corrosion and without reacting to electronic leak detectors. |
| 1:00.0 | It's great stuff. |
| 1:00.8 | It comes in the spray bottle. |
| 1:02.8 | If you haven't tried it yet, try out Big Blue |
| 1:05.1 | from Refrigeration Technologies. |
| 1:06.4 | And also check out their leak detection guide |
| 1:09.4 | that's on the Refrigeration Technologies website. |
| 1:11.6 | Just browse around a little bit at refrigetech.com. |
| 1:13.7 | They have really great training and education materials there as well. |
| 1:17.7 | Refrigeration Technologies at refriggedec.com |
| 1:21.8 | Navac at navac global dot com. Now the man who knows the secret formula that caused old capacitors to last forever and the new ones |
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