chiller/large tonnage classes

[little john]

I'm with a new company that is interested in training me to work on chillers and large tonnage equipment. The boss indicated that if I see any class I want to attend, let him know and he'll send me.

can you guys point me in a direction as far as good schools/classes I should attend as a relative beginner in the chiller world?

I've got ten years in the trade including five years apprenticeship through my local pipefitters/hvacr union. I've never come across a chiller problem yet that I couldn't figure out, but then again, I've only been out to maybe ten chiller calls in my career.

thanks

[pecmsg]

All chiller manufactures offer some type of training from basic operation to complete rebuilds. Go to the web sites of Carrier, Trane, McQuay. There all listed.

[klrogers]

I have heard that these guys are good at chiller training particularly tear downs, not ever been able to attend myself.

http://www.entechsales.com/Images/events/Flyer2008.pdf

Kevin

[mallron]

Does your union hall offer any classes? Secondly, I would figure out what types of chillers your company services most often and look up the factory offerings with those manufacturers. Skip the one/two day stuff and go for the week long sort of classes.

[absrbrtek]

I have attended the following classes at Entech:

York overhaul
Trane overhaul
Carrier overhual
Frick screw overhaul
19XR Fundamentals

They are a class act, I consider a few of their employees friends of mine. Very few companies in this country strive for perfection like they do. JMHO


I have heard that these guys are good at chiller training particularly tear downs, not ever been able to attend myself.

http://www.entechsales.com/Images/events/Flyer2008.pdf

Kevin

[jayguy]

start with the beginner classes (owner/operator type classes). these are usually offered by the local company-owned/franchise manufacturers. these are shorter classes (2-3 days) that can get you up to speed. if they are not offering them...ask them to. you are buying their product, they should be offering the classes...not everyday, not at the drop of a hat, but they should be offering them. then go to the week long classes at the manufacturers headquarters. they will teach you more ins and outs of each brand.

good luck.