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2017 Best HVAC Trainer

Passion Defines The NEWS’ 2017 Best Trainer Contest Winner, Ed Brink

Dedication to his students and his craft vaults Brink to the top of the list
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Nick Kostora
September 18, 2017

The NEWS’ Best Instructor and Trainer contest aims to shine a spotlight on the best teachers and advisors across the HVACR industry, and this year was no different as one of the industry’s true workhorses, Ed Brink, division manager, technical training, Meier Supply Co., was honored as the nation’s Best Trainer contest winner.


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David Norman

Best Instructor Runner-up is Always On Call for His Students

HVACR instructor David Norman founded his own technical school, HVAC Institute
Nicole Krawcke
September 18, 2017
If you’re a technician working in the Northwestern U.S., you’ve likely heard of David Norman. Chances are you may even have his phone number. The 58-year-old instructor has built quite a reputation as the go-to guy for HVACR technical problems in the region.
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What Most Techs Get Wrong About Wire Sizing

When a 10-gauge wire on a 50-amp breaker is OK
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Bryan Orr
September 18, 2017
Over and over again, I have heard HVACR technicians and electricians quote rules of thumb regarding wiring sizing, and I have witnessed and participated in many heated debates on the topic.
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K-Flex USA: Pipe Insulation

September 18, 2017

Encased in a flexible, co-extruded jacketed composite material, K-Flex Titan offers excellent flexibility, abrasion and weather resistance, making it ideal for outdoor applications.


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Residential Heating Showcase 2017

Furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, ductless, and more
September 11, 2017
Like last year, this year’s Heating Showcase is split into two parts — residential and commercial. The residential/light commercial information is published in this issue, and the commercial products will be featured in the Oct. 2 issue. Feature-specific information about each individual product is included as submitted by the manufacturers.
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Fujitsu General America Inc.: Wall-mount Mini Splits

September 4, 2017

These Wi-Fi-enabled, wall-mounted ductless split heating and cooling systems have efficiencies up to 33 SEER. The 9,000- (9RLS3Y), 12,000- (12RLS3Y), and 15,000-Btu (15RLS3Y) models offer HSPF ratings of up to 14.2, which make the entire line Energy Star-rated. All Wi-Fi-enabled systems offer remote operation using a smartphone or tablet as the remote control.


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Top 40 Under 40 HVAC professionals

2017 Top 40 Under 40 HVACR Professionals

The industry is full of young talent
August 28, 2017
The NEWS presents the top 40 HVACR professionals under 40 years of age who are accomplishing great things in their respective positions. This is the third year we’ve asked our readers to nominate the best of the best and, indeed, they did. We received 180 entries, and picking the top 40 was incredibly difficult.
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