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Get it between 2025-01-22 to 2025-01-29. Additional 3 business days for provincial shipping.
This all-encompassing guide to HVAC skills, tools, and procedures for first-year technicians provides an in-depth exploration of the essential techniques, tools, and best practices required for professionals and students in the industry. From copper tubing and refrigeration systems to electrical work, sheet metal fabrication, and various types of pipes and tubing, this book thoroughly explains the skills and principles needed to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality project completion. Starting with copper tubing, learn the importance of accurate measurement and cutting and various connection methods, such as soldering, brazing, and using compression and flare fittings. Next, dive into refrigeration systems, exploring procedures and tools involved in evacuating, charging, and testing, as well as using manifold gauges and vacuum pumps properly. The book also covers electrical aspects, detailing the skills needed to work with different wire types and connections, such as stripping, cutting, and crimping, and working with switches, outlets, and other electrical components. Essential safety practices are emphasized to prevent accidents and ensure proper installation. Sheet metal fabrication is introduced, discussing the creation of various duct work components, including boxes, ducts, and custom toolboxes. Discover the use of tools such as shears, brakes, lock formers, and notchers, as well as techniques involved in scribing, bending, and joining sheet metal. Finally, explore the use and connection of different types of pipes and tubing, including black iron pipe, PVC, PEX, and CSST. Gain a brief overview of each material's properties and applications, along with the tools and procedures required for cutting, joining, and preparing these materials for use in various plumbing and HVAC systems. By learning, practicing, and refining the skills covered in this comprehensive guide, professionals and students can excel and contribute to the growth and success in the HVAC industry, ultimately providing reliable and sustainable solutions for their communities.