Some of the scariest practices that occur in the field surround brazing practices and tank and regulator handling. A few obvious tips are: Store tanks completely secure and upright with nothing nearby that can easily open or damage the tank valve. NEVER store tanks in a torch kit with it off only at the torch […]

First, let's state the obvious and clear the air a bit. The photo above is SUPER CHEESY! But this story is about three bad techs who don't know it, so a photo of three models clearly posing in clean clothes makes as good of a proxy for a bad tech as anything else. First off, I'm […]

Disconnects walk the fine line of being HVAC or electrical, but the HVAC technician is allowed to repair and replace disconnects in most places. Even if you work at a place where it isn't allowed, finding problems is a diagnostic skill you will want to have. As always, work safely with proper safety gear and […]