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Explainers from Tauris Tech, the FDNY-approved trade school in Flushing, Queens. Watch how we teach before you choose a course.
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2:59Heat Pump Class Prep - 10.02.26
This video shows the process of designing drop ceiling installations that route 14/4 wiring through exterior boxes using aluminum elbows, EMT, and BX. It is useful for technicians and students learning to integrate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades in HVAC training stations.
6:41Starting up a replacement motor
Tauris Tech installed a new 40 HP motor, but runs into several issues when they tried to start it up.
3:03Reroute pump inlet and outlet to eliminate air
This video shows a technician rerouting pump inlet and outlet connections to restore proper water flow and remove air from the system. It is useful for students and technicians learning how to reconfigure pump connections and label connections for clarity. The group also retrieves a thermostat for the LGs after completing the pump modification.
6:40Test water flow and compressor startup in a cooling unit
This video shows a group testing water circulation and compressor startup in a cooling unit to verify operation before brazing. It is useful for students and technicians learning to manage air pockets, pressure, and system assembly in HVAC cooling systems.
2:58Diagnosing a non-engaging compressor with a gauge
This video shows a group diagnosing a system where the compressor fails to engage despite an active low-pressure switch. They attach a gauge to an open line to monitor the pump's discharge pressure. It is useful for technicians and students learning to troubleshoot compressor circuits.
2:59Install refrigerant lines, wiring, and condensate drains in a hybrid heat pump class
Students in Tauris Tech's hybrid heat pump class install refrigerant lines, electrical wiring, and condensate drains on floor and wall mount units. The video covers flaring, braising, pressure testing, and routing lines with proper pitch to prevent leaks and water backup. It is useful for technicians and students preparing for HVAC Excellence heat pump certifications.
2:59Setting up air source heat pump training stations
This video shows Tauris Tech technicians building air source and water source heat pump training stations for a residential and commercial class. It is useful for students and technicians learning to install multi zone systems and design them with manufacturer software.
24:57How four-way valves reverse heat pump flow
This heat pump combo class covers foundational HVAC skills and the transition to A2L refrigerants for EPA 608 and ESCO certification prep. It explains how four-way valves reverse flow for heating and how inverter technology optimizes energy efficiency. Useful for technicians, students, and people considering the trade.
3:13Remove threaded rods and check outdoor unit amperage
This video shows technicians removing threaded rods to involve class participants and checking an outdoor unit's condenser amperage. It is useful for HVAC students and technicians observing a classroom demonstration and equipment verification.
1:13:19Positioning a large HVAC unit in a tight mechanical room
This video shows technicians positioning a large HVAC unit in a tight mechanical room, using a hoist, wood supports, and careful alignment to fit the equipment into place. It is useful for students and technicians learning how to plan and execute heavy equipment placement in real building conditions.
3:02How to read pressure drops in multi-zone heat pumps
This video explains how to interpret pressure readings in multi-zone heat pump systems to identify leaks. It is useful for technicians and students learning to verify R32 system integrity using pressure drop calculators.
3:01Track student progress with practice quizzes and test scores
This video shows how Tauris Tech tracks student performance with practice quizzes, course previews, and completion letters. It is useful for students and technicians preparing for exams like the EPA-608 who want to verify their readiness with specific test results.
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Tauris Tech is FDNY-approved to teach the Q-01 refrigeration course and the F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director course. We also teach EPA 608, 36 FDNY Certificates of Fitness and hands-on classes in Flushing.