The Educational Forums...Opening Sept 5th

[Educational Committee]

The Educational Forums


The HVAC-Talk Educational Forums will be opening on September 5th, 2008.

The Educational Forums are a comprehensive collection of educational and reference information for professionals in the HVACR industry.


Please Note: Access to the Educational Forums requires you to have Professional membership. If you are not currently an HVAC-Talk Pro-Member find out how to apply Here (http://www.hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=116113)

[crackertech]

looks good.:)

[Wolfer]

what type of education is this going to cover. Is it educational for students or licensed techs or both?

What types of things can and will be covered here?

[crackertech]

what type of education is this going to cover. Is it educational for students or licensed techs or both?

What types of things can and will be covered here?

1-It's for everyone.
2-Everything that's educational and that is of use to help educate us all be it
a/c's racks ect its going to be covered and if not you can submitt us your own
helpful info also.:)

[icemeister]

Thanks Crackertech...you beat me to the punch, but I'd like to add some more to that.

The Educational Forums (EF) are really for the guys in the trenches.

It's as the announcement says...

The Educational Forums are a comprehensive collection of educational and reference information for professionals in the HVACR industry.

It's a resource for all the stuff you need to know to do your job right, do it efficiently and profitably...and hopefully learning something to boot! :)

We have tons of manufacturer's information links that will direct you to the right source for the answers to the questions you need answers for.

The EF has hundreds of articles that focus of all aspects of HVACR that are easy to find and easy to read. Again, we hope you'll learn from that as well.

We have all of the old HVAC-Talk Quiz Questions compiled into their appropriate categories. You'll get to revisit all of these golden oldies along with the original discussion thread that accompanied them.

In addition, the EF has a new interactive quiz section, called the EF Challenge Quiz. Here we have new quizzes every week, again all dealing with specific areas of HVACR. You'll get to take the quiz, get instant result via a Private Massage and then check to see how you measure up against your fellow HVAC-Talkers! :)

The EF also has a huge Glossary of HVACR terminology and definitions that will again help the tech working in the field every day to expand his knowledge of his trade and profession.

Finally, we have set up the EF so you, a professional HVAC-Talk member, can contribute to the EF by submitting new links, articles, quiz questions and Glossary terms that you may have. This is the beauty of this whole idea, With 85,000 registered members we have a vast resource of potential information to make the HVAC-Talk Educational Forums the absolute, #1 best resource of anything on the web today.

This then, is what the Educational Forums are all about.

[stomper56]

Just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who has made this possible:D
Guess Christmas is coming early this year!

[mustardman]

Wow sounds great can't wait till the fifth. Sincerely thank you to all that have worked hard to make this happen for everyone. A lot of your own personal time went into this and it is appreciated. Thanks again

[mo-flo]

Good job guys,can't wait to check it out....thanks.

[BigJon3475]

He he he he...wonderful. Big props for the extensive hard work put out to bring them to us.....Thanks EC.

[papa_jo]

this sounds like it is going to be FUN!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Guys

[whec720]

Looks good! Can't wait to check it out.

[the mojo]

Ran into one of our mods at a supply house a few days ago and he told me its worth the wait. Well,hurry,hurry chop,chop.:D

[davidr]

Congrats guys, I don't think most of us on this site realize how much work you guys have put into this.

Thanks for all the hard work.

[a/cpro]

sounds geat .ive been in this field for 30 years but i always want to learn more and keep up with new technology.

[21degrees]

Great site and now its going to get better. Keep up the good work for all that are involved in making this posssible.:)

[fcs]

Thanks to the EC members for your work. Sounds great.

[HVAC2B]

sounds geat .ive been in this field for 30 years but i always want to learn more and keep up with new technology.

you sound like a real pro,not afraid of change ;)

this site just gets better,keep up the good work fellas

[rnorling]

awsome.. looking foward to it.. thank you

[karsthuntr]

awsome.. looking foward to it.. thank you
Not without pro-access your not. :D

[crackertech]

awsome.. looking foward to it.. thank you
awsome.. looking foward to it.. thank you. Get your post count up and apply
for pro hurry.

[steve3871m]

Defintely exited. Always looking to improve on the knowledge.:D

[key]

I got a sneek preview from one of the members who is working on this at the Coloado Convention....


All I can say is....WOW....

A lot of work went into it.........

[shophound]

You guys are gonna love it.

And...it's an ongoing project. What you see on opening day will only continue growing, thanks to how the Educational Forum Committee (EFC) chose to structure the forums.

It was a lot of hard work by a group of dedicated people that made the dream come true. I am grateful to be part of such a project. See you all on the 5th...if you don't have pro status yet, don't miss out!

[beachtech]

the long anticipated is very soon a reality!!

thanks so much EFC!!!

i cannot wait to see just how much learning i have yet to do :) i am ready to get my butt kicked in some tests and learn from it :)

[HVACtech_804]

cant wait for this to open up. im currently in my 2nd year of HVAC school and my teach told us about this site.

[rojacman]

do you need any help doing any of this stuff???? I already spend alot of time here & am semi retired so?? Like to give back some.............Jack

[Educational Committee]

do you need any help doing any of this stuff???? I already spend alot of time here & am semi retired so?? Like to give back some.............Jack

Send me an email. (Address is in my profile)

We really could use some help from someone with knowledge and experience with controls....and I see from your bio info that you're into digital controls.

Cool.

[Richard Kletty]

Awesome! this will be a welcome addition to the site.

Funny, are the the majority of ed committee members from Florida?

[icemeister]

...Funny, are the the majority of ed committee members from Florida?

Of the ten currently active members of the Educational Forums Committee (EFC), there are four of us from the Sunshine State.

Let's just say Florida is well represented. :D

BTW...Bill from Baker's in Vero Beach says hey. ;)

[derbysr]

Even with the public (customers ) out there .
“Facts are stubborn things,” observed John Adams, “and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence + EDUCATION .
I hear I forget >I see and I remember> I do and I understand
(Chinese fortune cookie)
Thanks to those that put their "time" into this FORUM.:D


[icemeister]

...Thanks to those that put their "time" into this FORUM.:D


You're quite welcome. :)

But...You must be registered as a Professional Member to access the Educational Forums (EF).

To apply, click HERE (http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=116113).

[derbysr]

already did "no word yet"...........

[crackertech]

Give it somtime it the membership committee is swamped Im sure. Hang in their.:)

[derbysr]

Got plenty of that
Waiting on "BID'S" to come through

[rookiec]

I had to get help filling out professional membership appication. I hope I can figure out how to post comments.

[uaplumber]

SOunds great, now I just have to get my post count up

[crackertech]

SOunds great, now I just have to get my post count up

You only need 15 for pro I forget how many for biz pro.

[starr]

Is Twilli gonna be able to share his vast knowledge here?:D

[uaplumber]

Bizpro is 30. I am only 1 away:)

[crackertech]

Bizpro is 30. I am only 1 away:)

Well what are you waiting for.:p

[uaplumber]

Thanks for the chance to get to 30 crackertech!
WOO HOO I made it!!!! lol

[crackertech]

Thanks for the chance to get to 30 crackertech!
WOO HOO I made it!!!! lol

LOL.:)

[shophound]

TWO DAYS AND A WAKE-UP TILL THE EDUCATIONAL FORUMS GO LIVE!!

Look for it to happen at 5 PM Eastern Daylight Time on 5 September 2008!

I'm confident that I speak on behalf of all of the Educational Forum Committee (EFC) in that we are overjoyed we have reached this milepost. The Educational Forums (EF) will not only go live on Friday, it will also continue improving and growing as time goes by. Our work is ongoing to assure the EF becomes and remains a premium online HVAC/R educational reference source.

See you on September 5!

[mackjo9]

looking for help with a question. I am currently taking an hvac/r class. after reading my 1 of 3 assigned chapters I am slightly confused in reviewing the chapter questions in the book. the chapter in question was on piping & tubing. The question is as follows and is a fill in the blank question. The ------ if it is air cooled ,must be located in an area where proper air supply is available. This is only a 4 page chapter, and I have read it 6 times searching for the answer. if anyone can help please reply a.s.a.p. THANK YOU

[snewman24]

looking for help with a question. I am currently taking an hvac/r class. after reading my 1 of 3 assigned chapters I am slightly confused in reviewing the chapter questions in the book. the chapter in question was on piping & tubing. The question is as follows and is a fill in the blank question. The ------ if it is air cooled ,must be located in an area where proper air supply is available. This is only a 4 page chapter, and I have read it 6 times searching for the answer. if anyone can help please reply a.s.a.p. THANK YOU

Probably air-cooled CONDENSING COIL.

What book and edition are you using?

[mackjo9]

it is the 4th edition of refrigeration and airconditioning/ introduction to hvac/r by Larry jefrus.

[Richard Kletty]

Of the ten currently active members of the Educational Forums Committee (EFC), there are four of us from the Sunshine State.

Let's just say Florida is well represented. :D

BTW...Bill from Baker's in Vero Beach says hey. ;)


Cool, I havent spoken to Bill in a few years. I should give him a call. Good guy for sure.

[rookiec]

Two days I need to find something to talk about

[Jwise]

One more day! I hope it is all as good as the hype.

[shophound]

One more day! I hope it is all as good as the hype.

A near universal response to the EF during limited "sneak previews" was...

WOW.

That being said, the EF is not set in stone. It is designed to grow and modify to suit the needs of HVAC-Talk pro members. The EF includes a suggestion box, which will be monitored. Feedback is welcome; it helps us grow the EF to best suit the membership's needs.

As a reminder, you cannot access the EF unless you have professional membership status. If you do not have this status yet, you may experience a bit of a delay if the Membership Committee suddenly becomes swamped with requests after the EF goes live tomorrow and our members begin discussing it in other forums. Please be patient. The Membership Committee participants, along with the Educational Committee members, are working people as yourself, with families and other responsibilities. We do the best we can with the time we have. :cool:

Nevertheless, I do not think upon first glance of the EF tomorrow, anyone will be outright disappointed. There is a LOT of material to be seen!

[Jwise]

I guess I better hurry up and get some more posts going. I need to become a professional member. Thanks for letting me know Shophound.

[Mikeylikesit]

SWEET!


somebody has to change the insidious lack of technical skill in our trade. Might as well be us.


Very Good idea, HVAC-talk team!

[rojacman]

SWEET!


somebody has to change the insidious lack of technical skill in our trade. Might as well be us.


Very Good idea, HVAC-talk team!really well said mikey in one sentence. here we are all professionals , most of us with good skill and work ethics with one common denominator , we can't wait for the ef to open!!!! where is this enthusiam in the newbies in the industries????? There needs to be some serious marketing strategies put out there to 'splain the scope of things in laymans terms to draw in this new talent. make it easier to get a job upon completion of scooling , recruiters , job fairs , etc: I've been in the field 40 yrs and loved it the whole time(except some pms in jan. on rooftops). Yet here i am eagerly waiting for the ef to open. I'm afraid the response will give the server eqp't a meltdown. See ya inna ef.......Jack

[BURL-REF]

I sent my application and credentials via the email link given, on Aug 31st, Class starts tomorrow and I havent heard back as yet . Hope i dont get detention for being tardy. :o

[itsiceman]

I sent my application and credentials via the email link given, on Aug 31st, Class starts tomorrow and I havent heard back as yet . Hope i dont get detention for being tardy. :o
I bet they got flooded with requests. where is this enthusiam in the newbies in the industries????? ED Where are youuuuuuuuuuuu

[mo-flo]

it's the 5th....

[itsiceman]

it's the 5th.... From shophound's sig

"Educational Forums Opening September 5, 2008, at 5 PM Eastern Daylight TIme! "

[Lusker]

it's the 5th....


Hey!! what's U R hurry? :D

Actually I'll be running a few minutes late this afternoon and will get the permissions set as soon as I can. I promise it will be open before dinner if you live on the east coast.. howz that?

[mo-flo]

sounds good to me....:)

[mo-flo]

present:D.....

[Lusker]

BAM... open

[orlandotech]

present:D.....

Damn at 5:07 pounding at the door.:D I guess you weren't F-ing around.

[ChrL_Brann]

BAM... open
Why can't I see them?

[Admin]

try logging out and back in.

[ChrL_Brann]

try logging out and back in.
Ok thanks I will try that.

[Lusker]

there should be no access issues... i've been through it several times to check and recheck.

any others??

[ChrL_Brann]

Much better.....looks great guys.Hats off to everybody that worked on it.;)

[t300]

looking forward to reading them.

[mercy]

Your message was very informative.


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