At its Web site (www.refrigerationbasics.com) Seaside Computing offers the latest release of its Refrigeration Basics training CD-ROM, with a new feature. After an introduction to the HVACR trade and its main technical concepts, the user can troubleshoot 100 interactive boards with virtual volt/ohm/amp meters, high- and low-side pressure gauges, and a digital thermometer to try and solve faults.
The product is unique for several reasons, according to Steve Kennedy, Seaside Computing's owner and e-book designer. “Most books providing refrigeration and air conditioning training are written by engineers and educational consultants,” said Kennedy. “As such, they tend to end up being at least a couple of inches thick and try to cover every conceivable topic in an in-depth manner.