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  1. Welcome to HVAC-Talk's Educational Forums

    Get to know what the Educational Forums (EF) are all about, how to use them, and how you can become an EF Contributor to help the EF become the best resource for HVACR professionals available on the web today!

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    1. How to Submit Links, Articles and Quiz Questions

      This is an area which will explain how to submit links, articles, quiz questions for addition to the Education Forum.

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      1. Frequently Asked Questions About Submissions,
      2. Manufacturers' Technical Information,
      3. Articles Authored by Others,
      4. Self-Authored Articles,
      5. Submit Quiz Questions

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      What are the different ways a... Go to last post

      by Educational Committee

      06-20-2008, 03:19 PM

    2. The Suggestion Box

      The Educational Forums Suggestion Box is an area for you to voice your opinions, share ideas and report problems related to the Educational Forums

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      1. About the Suggestion Box,
      2. Voice Your Opinions,
      3. Share Ideas,
      4. Report Problems

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  2. Basic Principles & Theory

    A Forum to cover the foundations of HVACR. Whether you want to learn something new or simply brush up on some of the basics, this is the place for you

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    1. Physics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow and Combustion

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
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      3. Articles,
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    2. Electrical Theory, Circuits and Electronics

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
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  3. HVACR Equipment, Components & Accessories

    This area deals with the HVACR equipment, system components and related accessories.

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    1. Residential HVAC

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
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      3. Articles,
      4. Quiz Questions,
      5. Open Forum Discussion

    2. Commercial HVAC

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
      2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links,
      3. Articles,
      4. Quiz Questions,
      5. Open Forum Discussion

    3. Commercial Refrigeration & Supermarkets

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
      2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links,
      3. Articles,
      4. Quiz Questions,
      5. Open Forum Discussion

    4. Refrigerants

      Get up to speed on all the new refrigerants and compressor lubricants. You may even learn something new about combustion fuels, too.

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
      2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links,
      3. Articles,
      4. Quiz Questions,
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    5. Refrigerant Oils

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
      2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links,
      3. Articles,
      4. Quiz Questions,
      5. Open Forum Discussion

    6. Fuels

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
      2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links,
      3. Articles,
      4. Quiz Questions,
      5. Open Forum Discussion

  4. Duct Systems Design, Installation & Practice

    Here we present airflow and duct design information.

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    1. Residential HVAC

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    2. Commercial HVAC

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
      2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links,
      3. Articles,
      4. Quiz Questions,
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  5. Piping Systems Design, Installation & Practice

    This is the place for everything about HVACR piping whether it's for refrigerant, water or gas.

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    1. Residential HVAC

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
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      3. Articles,
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      5. Open Forum Discussion

    2. Commercial HVAC

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
      2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links,
      3. Articles,
      4. Quiz Questions,
      5. Open Forum Discussion

    3. Commercial Refrigeration/Supermarkets

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
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  6. Control System Design, Installation & Practice

    Here's the place to go to be in the know about HVACR controls and control systems.

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    1. Educational, Training & Reference Information

      Where to go to learn more about HVACR and the available learning opportunities. Knowledge doesn't lie in how much stuff you know, it's more in knowing where to look for it!

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      Controls Manufacturers'... Go to last post

      by Educational Committee

      09-28-2008, 09:00 AM

    2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links

      A useful compilation of links to HVACR manufacturer's data, tech tips, manuals and more!

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      by Educational Committee

      03-25-2009, 01:15 PM

    3. Articles

      These are articles pertinent to the HVACR industry. Most are published, but many are submitted by our HVAC-Talk members Learn and Enjoy!

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      by Educational Committee

      03-24-2008, 01:47 PM

    4. Quiz Questions

      Here we have gathered together all of the original Test Questions submitted by HVAC-Talk Founder, Don Sleeth, along with all the brain busters by NormChris and others. Put on your thinking cap and test your knowledge!

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      Compressor Speed Control Go to last post

      by Educational Committee

      02-15-2008, 03:50 PM

    5. Open Forum Discussion

      This is what HVAC-Talk is all about. Jump in and add your two cents to a lively discussion or start your own!

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  7. HVACR Software, Calculators & Apps

    This sections contains links to many load calculations programs, on-line calculators and other nifty tools along with articles to read up methods and news pertaining to HVAC and Refrigeration system design.

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    1. HVAC Load Calc Software

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      SpacePak Kwik-Way Sizing... Go to last post

      by Educational Committee

      04-22-2008, 03:23 PM

    2. Refrigeration Load Calc Software

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      Kramer/Russell/Witt Box Load... Go to last post

      by Educational Committee

      03-25-2008, 10:40 AM

    3. HVACR Software

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      Refrigerant Pipe Sizing... Go to last post

      by Educational Committee

      11-03-2010, 12:39 PM

    4. HVACR Calculators & Apps

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      Refrigerant Charge Calculator Go to last post

      by Educational Committee

      02-29-2012, 09:21 AM

    5. Articles

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      by Educational Committee

      03-26-2010, 02:43 PM

    6. Open Forum Discussion

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  8. HVACR Service & Troubleshooting

    This forum is for the guys in the trenches. Find info on keeping systems running smoothly and help to diagnose a problem and fix it when they're not.

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    1. Residential HVAC

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
      2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links,
      3. Articles,
      4. Quiz Questions,
      5. Open Forum Discussion

    2. Commercial HVAC

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      1. Educational, Training & Reference Information,
      2. Manufacturer's Technical Information Links,
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      5. Open Forum Discussion

    3. Commercial Refrigeration/Supermarkets

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  9. The Educational Forums Challenge Quizzes

    Here we have gathered some great interactive quizzes to challenge your HVACR knowledge. Put on your thinking cap and see how you measure up against your fellow HVAC-Talkers!

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    by Educational Committee

    01-26-2011, 01:32 PM

  10. Glossary of HVACR Terminology

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    by Educational Committee

    08-30-2008, 05:59 PM

    1. A-D

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      by Educational Committee

      08-25-2008, 05:09 PM

    2. E-H

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      by Educational Committee

      08-25-2008, 05:11 PM

    3. I-K

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      by Educational Committee

      08-25-2008, 05:02 PM

    4. L-N

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      by Educational Committee

      08-25-2008, 05:05 PM

    5. O-R

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      by Educational Committee

      08-25-2008, 09:37 PM

    6. S-Z

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      by Educational Committee

      08-25-2008, 05:07 PM

    7. Formulas and Calculations

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      by Educational Committee

      08-30-2008, 05:59 PM