Best Hydronic Podcasts (2024)

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R2 Refrigerant Flow 36:44

1d ago36:44

36:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, Steve, Juan, Scott, and Bryn talk about the flow of refrigerant in an R2 City Multi System, including how the outdoor unit is segmented for different cooling patterns. Also, Scott talks about a "secret" ingredient he uses in his burgers. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubish…

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The Cheddar’s Worth the Cheese 38:42

2d ago38:42

38:42

Send us a Text Message. We caught up with the incredibly busy Nick Hotujec, owner of Cheddars Plumbing, Pittsburgh. With his wife to give birth any minute during the podcast, Nick talks about running a very successful plumbing business, while teaching an apprentice the ropes. Oh and he's a successful social media ambassador, having just been involv…

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Shazam 16:47

6d ago16:47

16:47

Send us a Text Message. On this Friday Shorty, the guys discuss the most searched jobs in Illinois, favorite cereals as a kid, and yes, Shazam, the song-identifying app. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow…

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Interview with an HVAC Technician in Hawaii - with Nick 40:02

8d ago40:02

40:02

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, Paul, Steve, and Bryn invite our biggest fan, Nick on the podcast to talk about a day in the life as a technician in Hawaii. We had a great time discussing cultural cuisine, the Hawaii heat, and use of Maintenance Tool and Dip Switches. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishi…

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Pickleball Goes Passive 58:04

9d ago58:04

58:04

Who knew that an indoor pickleball facility could become a touchstone for high performance construction based on passive house principles? The backstory here is worth unpacking as it relates to a powerful force that is not often discussed - money. Return on investment is the aim of the game in the realm of real estate investment and this fact typic…

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The Safety Protocol 35:35

9d ago35:35

35:35

Send us a Text Message. We talk with our good friend, Mike Prencavage Jr., owner, The Family Plumber, Los Alamitos, Calif., about jobsite safety and PHCC CONNECT in Birmingham, Ala. PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council at www.propane.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don'…

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Sex-Craved Cicadas 16:10

13d ago16:10

16:10

Send us a Text Message. On this Friday Shorty, topics include D-Day, a recent trip to a Hammerhead Roadshow in St. Louis, sex-craved cicadas, the worst rated fast food and men's mental health. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mech…

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37. Transitioning to Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants 46:45

13d ago46:45

46:45

Join ASHRAE Senior Manager of Standards, Ryan Shanley, and guests Doug Reindl and Stet Sanborn as they discuss the transition from high GWP to ultra-low GWP refrigerants. Further talking points include the marketplace for A1, A2 and A3 refrigerants, as well as how this phase of flammable refrigeration use impacts ASHRAE Standard 15, Safety Standard…

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Common Heat Pump Installation Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them 1:01:58

15d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, Paul, Steve, Scott, Bryn and for the first time Sergio talk about the most common oversights when installing heat pump equipment, and how we avoid them. Sergio also school us on the birria taco! Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at metustechshow@hv…

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Pee Cycling 39:08

16d ago39:08

39:08

Send us a Text Message. No, this isn't a new revolutionary bicycle, although wouldn't that be cool? The boys talk with Pat Lando, Recode and John Lansing, CPD, PAE about urine recycling and circular sanitation. In other words, using your pee for agricultural use. PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council at www.propane.com Subscribe to the App…

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The Feast and the Famine: Bringing a Fresh Vision of HVAC to Maryland with Garret Torre 1:17:35

20d ago1:17:35

1:17:35

After far too long Rhydon was finally able to welcome his friend, Garret Torre, of the HVAC Visionaries to the show. A long time fan of HVAC R&D, Garret discusses his path to HVAC and the trades in the rural area of north east Maryland. The two also share their love of Bosch HVAC products and talking about where the industry is heading in the futur…

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The Feast and the Famine: Bringing a Fresh Vision of HVAC to Maryland with Garret Torre 1:17:35

20d ago1:17:35

1:17:35

After far too long Rhydon was finally able to welcome his friend, Garret Torre, of the HVAC Visionaries to the show. A long time fan of HVAC R&D, Garret discusses his path to HVAC and the trades in the rural area of north east Maryland. The two also share their love of Bosch HVAC products and talking about where the industry is heading in the futur…

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America the Beautiful, Right? 16:38

20d ago16:38

16:38

Send us a Text Message. This is as political as we'll get, but we briefly talk about the candidates, puppies and fishing. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective F…

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ESCO Institute with Clifton Beck 38:37

23d ago38:37

38:37

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, we bring on Clifton Beck, host of the "Did You Know? The ESCO HVAC Show". We talk about ESCO and how they support both contractors and educators in the HVAC industry, and Clifton let's us in on the animal that contains "7 different types of meat!" Thanks for listening! Please visit www…

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Modern Wholesaling with Katie Poehling Seymour, First Supply 44:06

23d ago44:06

44:06

Send us a Text Message. This week the boys talk about the current state and the future of wholesaling with Katie Poehling Seymour, President & CEO, First Supply, Madison, Wis. PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council at www.propane.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forg…

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For Those Who Have Served 18:09

27d ago18:09

18:09

Send us a Text Message. As we near the Memorial Day weekend, and kick off the start of summer, let's not lose sight of what the day represents. On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about the remembering those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, and Tim talks about his service. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite…

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Is There a Passive House Aesthetic? 1:07:08

28d ago1:07:08

1:07:08

At a fundamental level, passive house practitioners are engaged in a rebellion against poor quality design and construction. It’s becoming quite clear that this rebellion has legs and will endure. Given this, a question worth unpacking is whether the durability of the passive house movement is emerging as an architectural style. What are the defini…

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A2L Transition with Don Gillis 49:07

30d ago49:07

49:07

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show the boys speak with very special guest Don Gillis, Senior Technical Trainer with Chemours, Don tells us what we need to know about the transition from 410A to A2L refrigerant. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at metustechshow@hvac.mea.com…

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Brunt of the Conversation 37:27

1M ago37:27

37:27

Send us a Text Message. The guys talk with Eric Girouard, founder and CEO of Brunt, a fast-growing workwear brand known for its innovative and durable boots and apparel. PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council at www.propane.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget abo…

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The Good, Bad & the Techie 11:48

1M ago11:48

11:48

Send us a Text Message. On this Friday shorty, John talks about his recent trip to Scottsdale, AZ, and some takeaways from the Emerging Water Technology Symposium, and a driverless car? Take a listen. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with …

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Common TSA Calls Part 3 with Austin Blume 56:54

1M ago56:54

56:54

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, we bring back Austin Blume, one more time, to finish up the Common TSA call series with Part Three. M- and P- Series calls he and our amazing team of Technical Support Advisors (TSA's) handle on a regular basis. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at…

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Deepfakes 41:18

1M ago41:18

41:18

Send us a Text Message. No, it's not a football term. It may be time to write a whole new chapter in your crisis emergency playbook with the emerging AI technology and deepfakes that could put your company, and your reputation, in peril. The boys talk to Josh Weiss, president of 10to1 PR, about this emerging concern, and what to do about it. PERC, …

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Why Plumbing? 20:02

1M ago20:02

20:02

Send us a Text Message. On this Friday Bonus edition, the boys go inside the numbers of plumbing wages and opportunity. They also briefly talk about water heater and heat pump shipment numbers, and the results may shock you. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the othe…

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36. Progression of Energy Efficiency Regulations on Fans 53:29

1M ago53:29

53:29

Join Christian Taber and Michael Ivanovich as they discuss how the fans and blowers industry has evolved in recent years. Key talking points will include the progression of energy efficiency regulations on fans, ASHRAE Standard 90.1, large diameter ceiling and circulating fans, drives, and commercial and industrial applications of the technology.…

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Common TSA Calls Pt. 2 with Austin Blume 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, we bring back Austin Blume for Part 2 of the most common City MULTI calls he and our amazing team of Technical Support Advisors (TSA's) handle on a regular basis. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at metustechshow@hvac.mea.com Thanks for listening!…

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Capitol Ramblings with DC Dain Hansen 41:20

1M ago41:20

41:20

Send us a Text Message. The boys catch up with good friend Dain Hansen, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, the IAPMO Group. We talk upcoming election, infrastructure money, electrification, water initiatives and a typical day in the life for Dain. According to Dain, even the thinnest pancake has two sides. Okayeeee. PERC, the Propane E…

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Free Ballin' 23:40

2M ago23:40

23:40

Send us a Text Message. On today's Friday bonus episode, the boys talk about being happy, getting stoned, deepfakes, the Kentucky Derby, and a tool named Patrick. PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council at www.propane.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the …

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Common TSA Calls PLUS the "Universal" Thermistor with Austin Blume 49:08

2M ago49:08

49:08

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Bryn, Scott and Austin dive into the most common calls our amazing technical support team handle on a regular basis. Plus, Austin offers a little secret to a thermistor that works for most of our thermistors throughout the system. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at met…

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Our First PSA, Humid Climate Conference in Austin, May 6-7! 11:19

2M ago11:19

11:19

Big news! The Humid Climate Conference is coming back to ATX and it’s time for some appropriate FOMO. We’re just two weeks out. You will be so glad you made the decision to come to HCC in ATX. Both the technical knowledge and perspectives you’ll hear, as well as the realization and experience of the power, vitality and unstoppability of the growing…

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Jobsite Theft 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

Send us a Text Message. This week, we revisit the important and topical subject of job site theft. Two Chicagoland plumbing company owners, John Baethke, Baethke Plumbing and Kelly Castrogiovanni, Terry Plumbing Co., are joined by Matt Buckley, Director of Public Safety for the Village of Riverside, Illinois, and S.J. Peters, executive director, PC…

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Chicken Wings & App Notes 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, the guys discuss what makes a great chicken wing and a section of mylinkdrive.com that is often overlooked. If you have a unique application and you can't find information on it in an installation manual, you may just find it in an App Note. App Notes will also breakdown specific opera…

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Eggplant, Beans, Eggs, and Maintenance 31:04

2M ago31:04

31:04

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, the guys talk about best practices when it comes to performing preventative maintenance. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at metustechshow@hvac.mea.comBy Mitsubishi Electric Trane US

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Digging Deep with Uponor's Daniel Worm 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

Send us a Text Message. This week the boys head north to the valley of the apples—which, by the way, we find out has neither valleys nor apples—to talk with Daniel Worm, CPD, Portfolio Application Manager for Uponor North America. We talk kitting services, new acquisitions, and how Uponor creates products and services that make contractors generall…

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Ultrasonics Comes to Market 1:06:59

2M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Today’s episode opens up the system of systems that delivers the materials, equipment and tools we use to deliver high quality homes and buildings to ourselves. The focus is on an novel ultrasonic leak detection system. This is potentially game-changing technology that impacts the ability to confidently deliver Passive House quality air control lay…

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Good Vibes: Stacking Skills and Paying Bills with Richie Polenz of Thermosource Mechanical 1:39:52

2M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Rhydon is joined by long time #TradeCrew supporter and proud member, Richie Polenz, @RichieLenz_HVAC of ThermoSource Mechanical. The two recount Richie's journey and rise through the HVAC ranks as a hard working commercial service tech in the Big Apple and all the way to his own shop in Long Island New York. With a few wholesome interruptions from …

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Good Vibes: Stacking Skills and Paying Bills with Richie Polenz of Thermosource Mechanical 1:39:52

2M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

Rhydon is joined by long time #TradeCrew supporter and proud member, Richie Polenz, @RichieLenz_HVAC of ThermoSource Mechanical. The two recount Richie's journey and rise through the HVAC ranks as a hard working commercial service tech in the Big Apple and all the way to his own shop in Long Island New York. With a few wholesome interruptions from …

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CITY MULTI By The Numbers 27:31

2M ago27:31

27:31

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, the boys talk about some important numbers as they relate to CITY MULTI equipment. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at metustechshow@hvac.mea.comBy Mitsubishi Electric Trane US

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The Inspector 42:24

2M ago42:24

42:24

Send us a Text Message. Houston-area home inspector Matt Brading (@texas.edge.inspect on Instagram) joins Tim and John as they talk about how cool his job really is and breaking the stigma of home inspection through social media. PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council at www.propane.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at …

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Episode 027 - Factory Games on the Steam Deck 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

In this episode, Dave and Kris recap a list of games from the genre and how they fare on the Steam deck and other similar handhelds. They go over their favorites, best gameplay and best performance, and also who didn't fare so well. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. If you have any …

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Friday Bonus: Play Money 21:34

2M ago21:34

21:34

Send us a Text Message. The guys catch up on this Friday bonus podcast to talk about luck vs. hard work and play money. Click play. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_per…

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Next Level Leverage 58:50

2M ago58:50

58:50

What if it’s true that “We can not solve our problems using the same level of thinking that created them”? - Attributed to Albert Einstein Could it be that our building science understanding is limited? Could it be that even the clarity of understanding we gain by viewing homes and buildings as a systems of systems, assemblies, materials and produc…

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M- and P- By the Numbers 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, we bring back Area Sales Manager, Sean Gallagher to discuss some important M&P numbers. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at metustechshow@hvac.mea.comBy Mitsubishi Electric Trane US

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Brent Ridley: Repeat Offender 29:49

2M ago29:49

29:49

Send us a Text Message. To the podcast, that is. Brent Ridley comes back to the show to talk about Miracle Mechanical, getting involved at trade shows, everything he is up to lately, and we get his views on social influencing. PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council at www.propane.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any…

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35: Guideline 42: Enhanced IAQ for Commercial & Institutional Facilities 27:17

2M ago27:17

27:17

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has consistently been a sticking point with facility owners and operators. Join Tina Brueckner and Jennifer Isenbeck as they discuss how engineers, industrial hygienists and other practitioners in the industry can follow ASHRAE Guideline 42 Enhanced IAQ for Commercial & Institutional Facilities to enhance indoor environment…

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Walking In Memphis: Connection is Everything with Redwood Services CEO Richard Lewis 1:04:43

3M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Rhydon welcomes Redwood Services CEO and Founder Richard Lewis to the HVAC R&D Podcast. His career foundation in the financial sector and then the services industry saw him looking for a way to build a better partnership and shared resources platform and process for the Mechanical and Plumbing trades. A member of the 2023 ACHR News 40 under 40, Lew…

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Walking In Memphis: Connection is Everything with Redwood Services CEO Richard Lewis 1:04:43

3M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Rhydon welcomes Redwood Services CEO and Founder Richard Lewis to the HVAC R&D Podcast. His career foundation in the financial sector and then the services industry saw him looking for a way to build a better partnership and shared resources platform and process for the Mechanical and Plumbing trades. A member of the 2023 ACHR News 40 under 40, Lew…

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Power Boards 39:32

3M ago39:32

39:32

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, the boys discuss how power boards can be damaged and the best practices to follow when replacing them. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at metustechshow@hvac.mea.comBy Mitsubishi Electric Trane US

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Craig Childress: Proud Father, Husband, Plumber 25:51

3M ago25:51

25:51

Send us a Text Message. When the 12-year-old daughter of Craig Childress said how proud of him she was of all of his hard work, especially for winning both the plumbing and HVAC championships of the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series, it made it all worth it for Craig. We talk to him about the entire Elite Trades process. PERC, the Propa…

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Hybrid VRF 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the METUS Tech Show, the boys bring on Commercial Regional Sales Manger, Zack Koch and Technical Instructor, Gary Ozer to discuss the new Hybrid Variable Refrigerant Flow system. Thanks for listening! Please visit www.mitsubishicomfort.com Contact us at metustechshow@hvac.mea.com…

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Houses are Made of Stories 1:17:04

3M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Josh Salinger Joshua Salinger is CEO and Founder of Birdsmouth Design Build, a residential Design Build company located in Portland OR. In 1999 Josh graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a double major in Zoology and Conservation. In 2007 he started Birdsmouth Design Build with the goal of designing and building beautiful, high pe…

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