What is with education forums

[21degrees]

an I doing something wrong. everytime I go into education forums, I can't see any post or threads. Please help

[Educational Committee]

Try logging out and logging back in.

That has worked for others who have had a similar problem getting in.

[phbsales]

I am having the same problem, but when I logged back in, all the education forums show up locked. Is this normal?

[shogun8]

Count me in "no getting in" :mad::mad:

[ARPA]

Count me in "no getting in" :mad::mad:

You must be a "pro" member to see them.

[karsthuntr]

Yes they all show locked for me too, I think it is normal because nobody can post in the topics.

[Dad]

I am having the same problem, but when I logged back in, all the education forums show up locked. Is this normal?

they are not all locked.. just the ones that should be. there are places to discuss what you read that is housed within each forum area.

[DaGuru]

New Dude on this site and just wanted to say hey to somebody:D

[21degrees]

they are not all locked.. just the ones that should be. there are places to discuss what you read that is housed within each forum area.

I don't know all I can get is the links they post.

[Educational Committee]

Maybe I'm not understanding where your problem is.

Here's a link to the EF's forums available under HVACR Service & Troubleshooting:

http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/forumdisplay.php?f=81

Here you see 5 forums available. These 5 are essentially the foundations of the EF structure. You'll see the same categories repeated throughout the EF.

The top 4 are locked to posting, but open to viewing of all content contained in them. Keep in mind this "content" is primarily in the form of links to the real content.

The last one, Open Forum Discussion, is unlocked or open to posting. It currently has a couple of active discussion threads. Can you see the discussion threads?

It's possible also that you may be viewing a discussion forum that has no threads started yet. Is that part of the problem? You can start a new thread in any of the Open Forum Discussion areas, just click on the "New Thread" box.

[21degrees]

I was just seeing post in the box and thought I could see post. I can see links and it does say no post once you get in. Thanks for response.

[t300]

yea i'm trying to write 30 post. i'm more of a reader than a typer.
mabe one day i will have acess to some good information in the
educational forum.

[Rossco]

yea i'm trying to write 30 post. i'm more of a reader than a typer.
mabe one day i will have acess to some good information in the
educational forum.

LOL me too! At my pace I should be able to access the educational forums when I'm done my apprenticeship :p

[pecmsg]

LOL me too! At my pace I should be able to access the educational forums when I'm done my apprenticeship :p

Getting the required post count is easy.

Getting past the Membership Committee is not so easy.

Good Luck

[fogshat]

i dont have pro membership yet, so i can't get in anyway. I do look forward to when i can. My instructor told me there's tons of good stuff

[pecmsg]

So what are you waiting for?

Click here
http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=116113

Fill out the form and send it in.

[fogshat]

i did. twice. I dont wanna step up to harassment:)

[Dad]

i did. twice. I dont wanna step up to harassment:)

<clears throat>

Send it to me.

[pecmsg]

i did. twice. I dont wanna step up to harassment:)

Harassment is when you hit Robo with the bottle of tequila.

[fcs]

Harassment is when you hit Robo with the bottle of tequila.


Full or empty:D

the Bottle NOT Robo

[fogshat]

ok will do

[cesarnino]

hello im new, i wanna be a pro so im making my 1st post. though im still an apprentice. hope im welcome here..

[icemeister]

hello im new, i wanna be a pro so im making my 1st post. though im still an apprentice. hope im welcome here..

Welcome to HVAC-Talk!

To get off to a good start here, please tell us a little about HVACR background by filling in your user profile.

Then get your post count up and apply for Pro membership.

[Wirenutz]

This is my first post ..gotta start somewhere..Ive been out of the intense service field( 5 to 10 calls a day) I still do service but mostly Propane fired equipment & delivery...still need to keep up knowledge & skills tho..Good forum

[fcs]

Welcome
Wirenutz and cesarnino

[cstock]

How long does it take after you apply for Pro membership, I love to read and hate to write and I am running out of things to read on here.

[fcs]

Sometimes it takes a while hang in there.

[kmartj91]

What does the post count mean to membership? Just curious.

[busterdouglas]

hello im new, i wanna be a pro so im making my 1st post. though im still an apprentice. hope im welcome here..

Welcome to HVAC-Talk.

I am new as well, get your posts up to the required amounts and update your experience info. I am new as well and this place is very educational and the people as very experienced.

[BigPtown]

so I am also new,this is my first post and I aswell can see nothing in the "locked" educational forums. From what I am gathering in here I have to post 30 times and then apply for a pro membership....is this correct?

[fcs]

I thought it was 15 post I could be wrong.

Welcome

[Educational Committee]

so I am also new,this is my first post and I aswell can see nothing in the "locked" educational forums. From what I am gathering in here I have to post 30 times and then apply for a pro membership....is this correct?

For the requirements and how to apply for Professional Status click HERE (http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?threadid=116113).

[Royster88]

Hi Im new to this sight.Im eager to learn more about it.

[fcs]

Hi Im new to this sight.Im eager to learn more about it.

Wellcome

[Royster88]

Just clicking around. Very informative. Hey FCS I have family in Eden N.C. ever been.

[fcs]

Just clicking around. Very informative. Hey FCS I have family in Eden N.C. ever been.

Not to far frome Raleigh.

Welcom

[Royster88]

Any union members out there. 30% on out of work list out here.Think I'll go back to non union.

[fcs]

Most Non Union here

[Royster88]

I'm so tired of just installations. I need to learn more about service so I dont burn myself out. I'm sure some people can relate.

[fcs]

I'm so tired of just installations. I need to learn more about service so I dont burn myself out. I'm sure some people can relate.

Start a post under the job Forum you'll get lot of help and suggestion

Good luck

[bigtuna]

Any union members out there. 30% on out of work list out here.Think I'll go back to non union.

Union memeber Chicago burbs. Work is slow! May have to go non union.

[Educational Committee]

:hijacked:

Please try to keep these posts on topic guys.

The thread is about the site's Pro Status requirements.

[arrowrod]

Hi,
New here. It appears that I am locked out. Am not a professional. I am an amateur.
However, every time I have a professional "fix" my air conditioner, I have to repair the repair.
By the way, the ohm resistance on my Goodman compressor appears to be 6.8 ohms. The start capacitor that the "Professional" replaced burned out the connecting wire. Replaced the wire, now will be shopping for the correct capacitor.

[cdolphin]

I too am having trouble viewing the educational forum boards, the number of posts show 20, yet I see none.
I am a newbie by all regards, studying the 608 manual online for kicks and giggles.

[icemeister]

I too am having trouble viewing the educational forum boards, the number of posts show 20, yet I see none.
I am a newbie by all regards, studying the 608 manual online for kicks and giggles.

The Educational Forums are open only to members with Professional Status.

Get your post count up and Apply for Pro Membership (http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?threadid=116113).

[trypro]

Good to know Royster88 I was thinking of going Union (597),been trying to start career for 5 yrs now a lot of good experience but the work is few and far between.

[cdolphin]

The Educational Forums are open only to members with Professional Status.

Get your post count up and Apply for Pro Membership (http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?threadid=116113).
Ahh! Perfect. I just got 608 Class I certified :)

Thanks for the help,
Cory.

[fcs]

Just clicking around. Very informative. Hey FCS I have family in Eden N.C. ever been. :pileon:

cool And welcome

[james122964]

Why are so many saying they may have to go non-union to get work?

Never been in a union so I am trying to understand, I always thaught the union guys had it better.

thanks
jim

[cdolphin]

Hello all, I am looking for a little bit of help!
I am 608 Class I certified but unemployed...I have applied for professional membership but I have not had a response and I do not have access to the personal messaging system, am I missing something?

Any help would be much appreciated!

-Cory Dolphin

[Dad]

Hello all, I am looking for a little bit of help!
I am 608 Class I certified but unemployed...I have applied for professional membership but I have not had a response and I do not have access to the personal messaging system, am I missing something?

Any help would be much appreciated!

-Cory Dolphin

Cory

When did you apply? Depending on the season it could take 10 - 14 days for them to get to your application. If it has been longer than this you should send the committee a note asking for updated info about your membership upgrade.

As far as PM's, Only Professional Members have PM abilities. Up until a few years back no one on this site had PM abilities. The main reason was to keep DIY from asking members in the back ground for DIY help. This still hold true until you are approved for a free account upgrade.

[daviddwilson]

Start a post under the job Forum you'll get lot of help and suggestion

Good luck

I'm so tired of just installations. I need to learn more about service so I dont burn myself out. I'm sure some people can relate.

[Dad]

I'm so tired of just installations. I need to learn more about service so I dont burn myself out. I'm sure some people can relate.

David, join in on some of the technical conversations on this site and when you have enough posts to qualify simply send in your membership application. There is no charge to be upgraded to pro. At that time, you can view the educational forums and get into the more technical discussions. This will help you jump the fence and get into service.

[r22forbreakfast]

Not sure I get why you restrict the educational forums to pro members. I can understand why you would keep pedestrians from posting in and even viewing the pro forums, and I even understand a little bit why you'd keep people like me from posting in the educational forums, but as someone whho would like to learn more about HVAC-R, I'm a little confused why I am prevented from viewing the educational articles.

[crackertech]

Not sure I get why you restrict the educational forums to pro members. I can understand why you would keep pedestrians from posting in and even viewing the pro forums, and I even understand a little bit why you'd keep people like me from posting in the educational forums, but as someone whho would like to learn more about HVAC-R, I'm a little confused why I am prevented from viewing the educational articles.


You just need to get your post count up to 15 than apply for pro it's just that easy.

[r22forbreakfast]

You just need to get your post count up to 15 than apply for pro it's just that easy.

But I'm not a HVAC-R professional. I'm just an engineering student, looking to learn more about HVAC-R and possibly become a refrigeration engineer or technician. If it was just the post count I wouldn't be complaining.

[Dad]

But I'm not a HVAC-R professional. I'm just an engineering student, looking to learn more about HVAC-R and possibly become a refrigeration engineer or technician. If it was just the post count I wouldn't be complaining.

There is a special acceptance policy for students of the trade. Send an email to the Membership Committee with a copy of your student ID and a class schedule to verify.

[r22forbreakfast]

I am currently self-taught; I am only in my first year. Bad luck, I guess. I would have thought that a strong legal disclaimer would sufficiently protect you guys from the onslaught of DIYers.

[Dad]

I am currently self-taught; I am only in my first year. Bad luck, I guess. I would have thought that a strong legal disclaimer would sufficiently protect you guys from the onslaught of DIYers.

As unfortunate as your situation may be consider this.

Bad economy, out of work, money beyond tight and the furnace goes out. If we didn't restrict information in some way or carefully regulate said info a HO will read and apply a fix with his mechanical aptitude and experience level. 1 chance in 10,000 something will happen that will be bad. How many lawyers would it take to get around a disclaimer in our world today or at least give it a good shot creating a financial burden on the site owners to defend themselves?

If I were you I would still present my case to the MC, what do you have to lose? :toetap:

[r22forbreakfast]

Really the only case I have is what I already posed, which would make a pretty lame plea. I sense an incoming "Leave us alone, DIYer!" email. :) But I understand.

If the owners of the site are reading this, I suggest they move their servers offshore in the glorious lawlessness of international law, shielding themselves from morons and their junk lawsuits. Nobody ever gets Wikileaks down, they're pretty much the drug-crazed naked guy on "COPS" of the internet world. You notice he never gets caught, because there's nothing to grab on to.

Would it help if I sent you and Crackertech a vial of my tears? :p

[Tnscooter]

Hello, I am wanting to apply for the EF's forums but on the app. it says you will need a epa cert. or bus. lis. I am in a trade school at the time and am looking for anything to supplement it. Will my receipt or something get me in?

[Dad]

Hello, I am wanting to apply for the EF's forums but on the app. it says you will need a epa cert. or bus. lis. I am in a trade school at the time and am looking for anything to supplement it. Will my receipt or something get me in?

There is a special acceptance policy for students of the trade. Send an email to the Membership Committee with a copy of your student ID and a class schedule to verify.

[RAHickox]

i need a hvac company business plan. I am trying to get approve with well fargo for lending and they require a business plan. does anyone have a generic busieness plan for a start up ac company that you would mind letting me copy for this purpose? please email it to me if you do , thanks. Please put your email address in your profile, not in post, thank you.

[beenthere]

Please don't put email addresses in post, thank you. Put if your profile.

[Korndogg]

Wow just saw this thread. Do people not know how to read? You guys sure repeat yourselves a lot lol.

[RAHickox]

What are you talking about?

[Korndogg]

I'm talking about people not knowing how to read and how the mods/admins have to keep repeating themselves. Has nothing to do with you.

[Dad]

I'm talking about people not knowing how to read and how the mods/admins have to keep repeating themselves. Has nothing to do with you.

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.

[Korndogg]

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.

We have do this all the time.


:cheers::LOL:

[Dad]

Nice SS

67 or 68?

[Korndogg]

68, thanks! I have pics on another board that I can link you to if you want to see more.

[Dad]

I had a 68 with an L88, 2- 660 center squirts, tunnel ram, heads, 13:1 TRW's and a 513 rear end, rock crusher... the list goes on..

Ohhhh... my younger days. 1/4 in 10.6

If you send the link I'll get the bug again and my Harley's will get jealous.

Besides... our Educational Admin will bust my chops for hijacking his thread

[Korndogg]

http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=730381

[Novak7669]

damn dude thats my fav year ss. post some pics!

[MUNC]

I'm so tired of just installations. I need to learn more about service so I dont burn myself out. I'm sure some people can relate.

lots of installers are on the bench swearing for not learning more about service. in the right market there isn't enough time in the day to do what needs to be fixed

[Novak7669]

i definately agree. i love doing service work. i hate doing regular maintenance but i havent done too many installs but i would like to get into construction

[Educational Committee]

Besides... our Educational Admin will bust my chops for hijacking his thread

"Educational Admin"? Have I been promoted?

I'll let the hijacking slide...this time. ;)