Books for a newbie?

[kmatcek]

I work for an apartment complex as a service tech. Took my EPA test Friday and need to learn air conditioning repair. I know very little about a/c's and would like to read some books when at home to brush up. I will be working with others that know a/c's but would like to educate myself.
What books would you pro's recomend for a guy just starting out?
I will try to get into a a/c class at the community college but that will be after the first of the year.
Thanks
Kenny

[davefr]

Start with Modern Refrigeration.

There also used to be some very good articles in a forum here called FYI or something like that. Norm C's article were excellent. Does anyone know what happened to them??

[swellmel]

I will be working with others that know a/c's but would like to educate myself.

Watch out! I worked with a guy for 1 year and he taught me everything the way it shouldn't be done. Well, at least I know how to do it the wrong way.

Oh, HVAC Servicing Procedures, which is put out by Carrier.
I like that better than the T.E.C.H. series

[kmatcek]

I know about being taught the wrong way that is why I want to books to verify everything.

Can I buy these books from amazon?

[firedup]

if you can affored it take classes at a comm collage , also some supply houses offer some good seminars for a/c, good luck

[snewman24]

I work for an apartment complex as a service tech. Took my EPA test Friday and need to learn air conditioning repair. I know very little about a/c's and would like to read some books when at home to brush up. I will be working with others that know a/c's but would like to educate myself.
What books would you pro's recomend for a guy just starting out?
I will try to get into a a/c class at the community college but that will be after the first of the year.
Thanks
Kenny

I recommend "Practical Cooling Technology" by William Johnson, ISBN 0-8273-6814-3, hardback; not to be confused with the paperback lab manual. You can buy a new or used copy for less than $10 from one of the used book sellers who market thru Amazon.com.

http://tinyurl.com/yvugkv

[kmatcek]

Thanks for the info. I will start looking for these books.
I need all the help I can get and will buy several different books.

[jpb2]

E- mail me I'll send a few pdf's for general troubleshooting. jbarnicle at benoist dot com

[kmatcek]

I recommend "Practical Cooling Technology" by William Johnson, ISBN 0-8273-6814-3, hardback; not to be confused with the paperback lab manual. You can buy a new or used copy for less than $10 from one of the used book sellers who market thru Amazon.com.

http://tinyurl.com/yvugkv

I can't believe I got it for $12.80 new with 3.99 shipping and Amazon only wanted $150.95 but they were offering free shipping.
Thanks alot for this heads up.

[Twilly]

Twilli's book of HVAC Facts is the best and very rare to find

[snewman24]

Twilli's book of HVAC Facts is the best and very rare to find

.....maybe it's time the publisher did a second printing so we can find a copy...

[lil' randy]

for the first 6 months or so call a a/c co for "advanced" diagnostic help then absorb the techs knowledge like a sponge also try RSES for some classes and last it is best to make the beginnner mistaks on the dime of an apartment complex because it is easiest to cover up


"THE ABILITY TO COVER YOUR OWN F*** UPS BEFORE ANYONE ELSE NOTICES IS THE FIRST SIGN OF A TRUE MASTER"

[yorkdude]

Start with "Answer Mans" Basic air conditioning Theory, and then controls. Very simple reading and easy. Then when your in college, you can get your nice text books.

[herschmidt]

I recomend you Fundamental Refrigeration by George Gunter, you can get it at www.escoinst.com, it is a really good book you can learn the theory of refrigeration systems.

Hernan