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Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast

ESCO Institute
HVAC
Heat Pumps
HVAC Industry
Energy Efficiency
Refrigerants
HVACR Industry
HVAC Training
HVACR
HVAC Education
Artificial Intelligence
Indoor Air Quality
Carbon Monoxide Safety
HFC Phase Down
Data Centers
ECM Motors
The Little Red Schoolhouse
Education
A2L Refrigerants
United Association
HVACR Education

The ESCO Institute "Did you Know?" podcast provides HVACR professionals access to reliable, up-to-date, and relevant information, directly from trusted sources. The world of HVACR has been changing at an exponential rate over the last few years; new SEER ratings, flammable refrigerants, and an array of technological advances. Keeping up with all the changes in regulation, manufacturing, refrigeran... more

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What makes a skilled tradesperson a good instructor? We sit down with Ray Boyd, director of education and training for the United Association (UA), at Washtenaw Community College during the UA’s 2026 Instructor Training Program. Drawing on his 37-yea... more

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In this episode, we sit down with Brent Westover, national sales manager for TracPipe at OmegaFlex, to talk about the fuel supply side of HVAC. From routing gas lines through tight crawl spaces to supplying backup generators, we explore how flexible ... more

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In this candid follow-up to our impromptu conversation at the 2026 National HVACR Education Conference, we bring together technicians, trainers, reclaimers and refrigerant management experts to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing our indust... more

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In this eye-opening and timely episode, we chat with Vic Marinich from Danfoss about the scale of data center construction and look at them from a technician's perspective. We dig into the massive cooling demands behind these facilities and the oppor... more

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Recent Guests

Ray Boyd
Director of education and training for the United Association and a master plumber with 37 years in the trade
United Association
Episode: Training the Next Generation of Trades Instructors With Ray Boyd
Brent Westover
National sales manager for TracPipe at OmegaFlex
OmegaFlex
Episode: Simplifying Gas Piping Installation With TracPipe
Vic Marinich
Representative from Danfoss working on data center HVAC solutions
Danfoss
Episode: The Data Center Boom: What It Means for HVAC with Danfoss
Joe Fernandez Jr.
Plumbing service advocate and UA educator; involved in plumbing service curriculum and training
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA)
Episode: Plumbing Meets HVAC: Heat Pump Water Heaters and the Rise of Plumbing Service
Rob Vilches
Training Specialist from the UA
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA)
Episode: Building the Next Generation of Teachers: Inside the UA's Future Instructor Program
Jess Slade
Episode: Bridging the Generational Gap: The Future Instructors Program
Aaron Wright
HVAC program instructor at Delcastle Technical High School
Delcastle Technical High School (Wilmington, Delaware)
Episode: Building the Next Generation of HVAC Techs: Inside Delcastle Technical High School
Jim Fultz
Representative from Copeland-White-Rodgers
Copeland-White-Rodgers
Episode: Beyond the Classroom: What SkillsUSA Reveals About the Next Generation of HVAC Technicians
Greg Guse
Representative from Malco Tools
Malco Tools
Episode: Tools for Tomorrow, Here Today: Inside Malco's Playbook for the Next Generation of HVAC Techs

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Clifton Beck
Host of Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast

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Simplifying Gas Piping Installation With TracPipe
Q: What have we seen for product and fitting changes?
Westover describes a larger, more robust fitting with a flip sleeve that seals to the tubing jacket. The core connection remains unchanged, and the updated fittings work with existing TracPipe systems.
Simplifying Gas Piping Installation With TracPipe
Q: So, like installation, let's talk about some of the ease of installation and proper installation.
Westover says OmegaFlex emphasizes installer training on proper fitting installation, with representatives and technical engineers providing courses to contractors and trade-school students.
Training the Next Generation of Trades Instructors With Ray Boyd
Q: What one thing do you think you would like to be able to leave an instructor with?
Boyd advises instructors to listen to their students, understand different learning needs and be attentive to changes that could signal a student is struggling.
Training the Next Generation of Trades Instructors With Ray Boyd
Q: How do you find a good trainer?
Boyd says the UA identifies potential instructors by listening and giving apprentices opportunities to teach. The Future Instructors program helps them build confidence and provides a path from apprenticeship to training leadership.
Every Ounce Counts: The State of Refrigerant Recovery
Q: Why is it more important now than ever? And what does the future look like if we don't?
The panel says the HFC phase-down will reduce available new refrigerant, making recovery and reclamation increasingly important for servicing existing equipment. Without substantially higher recovery rates, they warn, technicians and the wider industry could face shortages and higher costs.

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The show focuses on HVACR trends, education, and workforce development, with frequent conversations around upskilling technicians, evolving refrigerants and codes, and the intersection of education, manufacturing, and trades unions. Episodes often feature educators, manufacturers, union leaders, and industry advocates who share practical insights, field experiences, and strategy for training the next generation of HVACR professionals. A standout pattern is the emphasis on hands-on learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the role of technology—ranging from AI in training to smart, networked systems—in shaping the future of the trade. Listeners likely include frontline technicians, instructors, shop managers, and procurement or policy... more

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