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If the session offers BPI CEUs, enter your BPI ID# in the place indicated when you register. Each individual seeking CEUs MUST have their own, individual log in/registration for each session and must watch the session live. For example, a group of people watching one screen will NOT ALL be able to get CEUs, only the one person who has registered the one screen for the webinar will be eligible for CEUs. Also, merely listening to the presentation without viewing it, does not qualify you for CEUs.

Interaction with the presenter, via questions and polls is STRONGLY encouraged, as this indicates a viewers attentiveness which can be a factor in determining CEUs.

TruTech sends an attendee report (automatically generated by the webinar system) to BPI a few business days after the webinar. BPI may take some time to post the CEU credits to your record. If a few days have passed since the webinar, please contact BPI directly (at ceus@BPI.org or 877-274-1274) to find out your the status of your CEUs.

Data automatically collected by the webinar system is sent to BPI for determination of attentiveness of attendees and the eventual awarding of up to the stated number of CEUs for the specific course.

BPI CEUs are NOT awarded for watching or listening to recordings of the webinars.

Affordable:  FREE!

Accessible: Get top-notch training wherever you are via our web-based training. View our training calendar for a variety of dates and times. Evening courses available so you do not have to miss work. Recorded sessions are available on our YouTube channel or find the video links included with each webinar listing.

Customizable: Private, custom-tailored sessions are available in both LIVE (on site) or via webinar. Contact us.

Why TruTech?
We are passionate about you doing your best work. Going back to our mission statement:
A sign of a true technician is the quality of their tools and his or her ability to use them.  At TruTech Tools, it is our desire that you not only own the best test equipment, but also know how, when and where to use it. It is our belief that a trained user makes a better customer and a trained employee is more confident and valuable to the employer.

Why training?
Since our founding as a diagnostic equipment distributor in 2007, TruTech has answered thousands of applications questions ranging from basic to advanced. Our principals give many technical presentations each year. From this feedback we have developed these topics. Contact us if you would like to see a different topic area covered.

REVIEWS

THE Total A/C System Performance Series

With sky-rocketing energy costs, restricted capital/replacement budgets, and the omnipresent concern for the bottom line, it is now more critical than ever to achieve the highest performance out of A/C and heat pump systems. You might think this is easier said than done, but that is not necessarily true! TruTech will get you there with a clear understanding of the concepts.

Based on our popular national live, national trainings and presentations and 3 years worth of results from thousands of contractor tests, TruTech Tools, LTD is proud to present a NEW four part series to help contractors, auditors and utility personnel learn how to:

         measure system performance

         increase system efficiency

         reduce electrical consumption

         shave peak loads

         extend equipment service life

         increase customer comfort and satisfaction

         all while expanding sales, profitability and service contract opportunities

For a FREE copy of an A/C Applications Guide click HERE.

A NEW LIVE 4 PART SERIES WILL  BE SCHEDULED SOON. SLIDES AND RECORDINGS ARE AVAILABLE BELOW.

A/C System Performance Testing-  Part 1: The Big Picture

Understanding the problem and justifying the need for a System Performance approach. What are the market drivers? The A/C system has several sub-systems and each must be understood and working in harmony with the others to achieve optimum performance. 

Target audience: contractors, auditors and utility personnel

RECORDED SESSION: COMING SOON.       

SLIDES: HERE

 

A/C System Performance Testing-  Part 2:  AirFlow

Understanding proper AirFlow set up and measurement is at the core of AC System performance.

Target audience: contractors, auditors and utility personnel

RECORDED SESSION: HERE
SLIDES: HERE

 

A/C System Performance Testing- Part 3: Refrigerant Charge

Beyond AirFlow the other key factor to optimizing A/C System Performance is understanding how to determine, measure and set the proper refrigerant charge in a system and measurement is at the core of AC System performance. Proper evacuation equipment and processes are critical to achieving the highest system efficiency.

Target audience: contractors, and utility personnel

RECORDED SESSION: HERE
SLIDES: HERE

 

A/C System Performance Testing- Part 4: Capacity Testing

The HVAC industry sells capacity (cooling tons), but how often is actually measured in the field? Using proper tools and techniques and a few calculations or appropriate software, technicians can now accurately measure cooling tons in minutes.

Target audience: contractors, auditors and utility personnel

RECORDED SESSION: HERE
SLIDES: HERE

Thermography 101   60 Minutes

Instructor: John W. Pratten III
Introduction to Thermography
Participants in this course will come away with a better understand of the science behind and practical uses of Thermal Imaging. Topics will include factors for making better, more meaningful thermal images,  common thermal inspection scenarios, and help in choosing a Thermal Imager to suit your needs.

For a RECORDED session: CLICK HERE     

For a copy of the session slides:  CLICK HERE  

Wed., June 12, 2013: 11 AM EST  REGISTER HERE

Wed., August 14, 2013: 11 AM EST  REGISTER HERE

Thurs., October 17, 2013: 11 AM EST  REGISTER HERE

Thurs., December 12, 2013: 11 AM EST  REGISTER HERE


BIO: John W. Pratten III is an ASNT compliant, Level III trained thermographer  and President/Founder of Proactive Maintenance Consultants, LLC
John has conducted thermography training around the world, in the fundamentals of IR and how to set up Predictive Maintenance programs and has trained in building science working closely with State Agencies. John has authored a number of published articles and has a patent in the area of IR. Prior to founding Proactive Maintenance Consultants, LLC , John worked for Fluke Corporation for 10 years as a Thermography Specialist and Trainer and Motorola Semiconductor for 19 years in a variety of sales and management positions.  He has been a 25 year member of the Technical Advisory board for his local Technical College.

Combustion 100: Getting the Most from your Combustion Analyzer: 60 minutes

(up to 1 BPI CEU available)

Come learn the basics of combustion and the latest diagnostic procedures that are used to determine if vented and unvented combustion appliances are operating safely. Learn how carbon monoxide is formed and which tools are used to diagnose problems and ensure safe equipment operation. Learn how basic combustion science works so you are better able to interpret the results from your combustion analyzer.

This course will help you understand the basics of combustion and carbon monoxide emissions for both vented and unvented appliances, know what to look for when assessing and testing for combustion safety, better understand the science of combustion to be more knowledgeable for your employer/client, as well as discover the equipment and underlying technology used to conduct combustion safety testing

Instructor: Bill Spohn
Bill has designed/marketed a wide array of test and measurement products since 1988. He has presented to over 100 groups on the applications of testing and measurement instrumentation in building science, weatherization, & HVAC.   He has worked with BPI, RESNET, GAMA*, AHRI*, OMA*, RSES, NATE, and ACCA Technical Committees, and holds three patents. (* Served as Committee Chairman.) Bill is a member of ASME and ASHRAE and a licensed Professional Engineer in PA.

For a RECORDED session: CLICK HERE   

For a copy of the session slides: CLICK HERE   

NEW LIVE SESSIONS

Wed., July 10, 2013, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST   REGISTER HERE

Wed., September 11, 2013, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST   REGISTER HERE

Wed., November 6, 2013, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST   REGISTER HERE

For a video of our previous 2 hour Combustion Course CLICK HERE
For a copy of the slides of our previous 2 hour Combustion Course CLICK HERE

HP Diagnostic Case Study: Whole House Solutions to HVAC Head Scratchers

(up to 1 BPI CEU): 60+ minutes

Instructor: Corbett Lunsford

A Recording will be posted soon.

Details below

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HVAC To Home Performance Heating Contractors: the Business Case : 60+ minutes

Instructor: Mike Rogers

RECORDED VERSION HERE
For a copy of the slides: HERE

Details below

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Introduction to Home Performance for Heating Contractors : 60+ minutes

Instructor: Hap Haven

RECORDED VERSION  HERE   
For a copy of the slides: HERE    

Details below

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HP Diagnostic Case Study: WHOLE HOUSE SOLUTIONS to HVAC HEAD SCRATCHERS (up to 1 BPI CEU)

Ever met a home that refused to be fixed? Home performance problems often masquerade as HVAC problems, and the same old 'tried and true' HVAC improvements may not help at all now that air sealing and insulation have become prevalent.

Investigate three cases where Home Performance Diagnostics author Corbett Lunsford was hired by an HVAC company to solve strange problems, and learn how you can use whole-home performance testing to solve your clients' pain all by yourself!

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY
Corbett Lunsford, Executive Director, Green Dream Group, LLC

Corbett founded the Green Dream Group's Building Performance Workshop (a BPI Testing Center) and hosts the Building Performance Podcast. He authored Home Performance Diagnostics: the Guide to Advanced Testing, developed the curriculum for the Chicago Southland EPA Brownfields Job Training Program and performed hundreds of comprehensive home performance analyses. Corbett is Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Energy Raters and Home Performance Professionals.

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HVAC To Home Performance Heating Contractors: the Business Case
Are you running a residential HVAC business and looking for new ways to expand your business and increase revenue?

Are you interested in learning more about "Home Performance" to understand how your HVAC customers—and your business—would benefit from a more comprehensive approach to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning?

This session will provide HVAC contractors an overview of the enormous opportunity the exists in incorporating home performance into an HVAC company, and share key concepts to help you evaluate if home performance is the right next step to grow your business.

Intended Participants: HVAC business owners, managers, and key personnel

Agenda:
    Home Performance Overview
    The Market Opportunity for Home Performance
    Margins, Costs, and Profitability—The Numbers
    Is this right for me?

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY

Presenter Mike Rogers is a nationally recognized expert in home performance contracting. Previously, he was Senior Vice President at GreenHomes America. a leading home performance contractor and franchisor, and led development of the GreenHomes business. He has extensive experience in home performance contracting, from individual homes to the state and federal level. For 15 years he has been a frequent presenter at national conferences and meetings in the energy-efficiency, green building, and indoor air quality industries.  Mike had an 11-year affiliation with the U.S. EPA as an employee and consultant, where he was a lead developer and primary supporter of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) program.

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Introduction to Home Performance for Heating Contractors

Fasten your seatbelts and take this fast-paced ride into the newest billion dollar industry.  Home Performance is uniquely suited for the heating & AC contractor.  That's because you have already mastered many of the most important components. Come learn how Home Performance and HVAC overlap, how to expand your business in a flat market and how to position yourself for the future.

As part of this webinar you will:

1)      See a brief history of Home Performance and whole house thinking

2)      Understand how an Energy Audit leads to more sales

3)      Get an overview of the cool tools used in the industry

4)      Learn how to talk to a heater


PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY

Hap Haven  Recently  inducted into the BPI Hall of Fame, Hap is a master educator in the home performance industry and the pioneer of the home as a system approach to home performance.  He is founder and principal of U.S. Green Home and has been a national leader in the field of energy education for 30 years.

Both Blower Door Manufacturers are offering online training!

Recorded videos provide tips to get the most out of your equipment, customize your gauge, learn air leakage testing best practices and how to avoid common problems
 
CLICK HERE for RETROTEC' S YouTube Channel
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Recorded videos provide tips to get the most out of your equipment, customize your gauge, learn air leakage testing best practices and how to avoid common problems
 
CLICK HERE for The Energy Conservatory' s YouTube Channel