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The codes, tools and jobs behind NYC trade licenses, on video.
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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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.
3:00Brazed connections and line routing for heat pumps
This video explains why brazed connections prevent leaks in heat pumps that cycle between heating and cooling modes. It is useful for technicians planning refrigerant line routing and insulation to avoid condensation damage in commercial systems.
3:01Connecting heat pump units to slim ducts and cassettes
This video shows a residential heat pump installation involving slim ducts, a cassette indoor unit, and brazed refrigerant line transitions. It is useful for technicians and students learning to flare, braise, and wire multi-zone systems in a training environment.
3:02Read LG heat pump submittals and specs
This video shows LG heat pump manuals and submittal documents to explain how SEER, SEER2, and HSPF2 ratings are used to qualify units for incentives. It is useful for technicians and students who need to understand manufacturer documentation when selecting equipment for permitted work.
11:56Heat pump wiring that has caused building fires
This video explains the electrical wiring and cable types required for heat pump installations in New York City. It is useful for technicians, students, and homeowners who need to understand why improper connections cause fires and how new inspection rules affect cost and compliance.
Tauris Tech
Study for your NYC license with the school behind these videos.
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.