EPA 608 Core Prep - Part 1

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  • Опубліковано 19 лип 2024
  • Bryan Orr embarks on the EPA 608 Certification Prep series, this is Part 1 that covers the core material of the testing.
    Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes
    and find our handy calculators at www.hvacrschool.com/

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  • @lukegrinder81
    @lukegrinder81 4 роки тому +48

    Can't wait for part 2

  • @cadecarver2682
    @cadecarver2682 Рік тому +322

    Went through all your videos in this series the other night for a refresher before taking exam. Proud to say I have my EPA Universal Certification at 21 y/o.

    • @stayblessed4898
      @stayblessed4898 Рік тому +8

      THAT is amazing..

    • @pauljamilkowski3672
      @pauljamilkowski3672 Рік тому +16

      Congrats! Going for mine at 32yo. Wish I'd done it a lot sooner.

    • @sunnykhosla8891
      @sunnykhosla8891 Рік тому +3

      wow ! that is truly amazing at 21. If I may inquire where did you take this test ? I am Arizona and am wondering if I should look to remote test or find a local HVAC supplier
      thank you.

    • @braydenthompson9622
      @braydenthompson9622 Рік тому +12

      Doing my in a week im 19

    • @cadecarver2682
      @cadecarver2682 Рік тому

      @@sunnykhosla8891 I took at it a local HVAC supplier. I went and they got me all the study prep, and then I went later on to take it at their store

  • @tlindsey9769
    @tlindsey9769 4 місяці тому +16

    Outstanding presentation. I am going for my EPA test. I'm a little intimidated as I am 73, but I worked in the field for many years aboard US Navy and Coast Guard. 197 to 1992 but never needed the EPA. I am working again due to inflation and want to repair the systems at the complex where I am a maintenance tech. Really great video. Maybe, the best I have seen in the last few months. Thank you so much

    • @bobbyBoosh
      @bobbyBoosh 4 місяці тому +1

      I have mine on Monday. Goodluck!

  • @tejeda7324
    @tejeda7324 9 місяців тому +19

    holy shii a college class for free here on UA-cam excellent work my friend

  • @LiggityL96
    @LiggityL96 8 місяців тому +10

    You know they say it takes one person to make you understand something that others have been trying to explain to ya the whole time … and you are it for me thanks !

  • @richardgachuhi1190
    @richardgachuhi1190 2 роки тому +14

    Hello good people,who is watching and following in 2022? Thanks so much brayan for the great work you are doing. Just took my epa universal test yesterday and excelled. These videos help alot.

  • @michaelpiper4662
    @michaelpiper4662 7 місяців тому +5

    Thank you so much for making these videos. This really helped me study. I just passed my EPA test and got universal on my first try.

  • @itz_markosyt1186
    @itz_markosyt1186 Рік тому +7

    I’m a 19y/o I just certified universal on the epa608 certification this was very helpful thank you so much 🙏🏼

  • @akazeek
    @akazeek 2 роки тому +33

    I'm currently working as an apprentice at a refrigeration company and actively studying to get my universal EPA, I just have such a hard time reading and remembering what I read (studying) always have even as a kid. These videos help me a lot

    • @JustinAndCars
      @JustinAndCars Рік тому +5

      Best thing I’ve learned is to try not to remember things, find ways to visualize them and you won’t have to try to remember. It’s easier said then done but if you find a rhythm that works for you , you’ll learn way faster

    • @arturopena7162
      @arturopena7162 Рік тому

      Hey man i know its been nine months but i just wanted to ask how is it going and if you ended up passing it cuz i am taking it this weekend and im kind of nervous

    • @akazeek
      @akazeek Рік тому +3

      @@arturopena7162 I passed my first try! How’d it go for you

    • @mylesdeprimant
      @mylesdeprimant Рік тому +1

      @@akazeekhey man how long did it take for you to get your certificate?

    • @akazeek
      @akazeek Рік тому +1

      @@mylesdeprimant a week or 2 in the mail

  • @vtee4x812
    @vtee4x812 2 місяці тому +1

    I would like to put it out there that this man was a big help in every series I have gotten certified in hvac bc of the review knowledge and my boss knowledge as well big thanks!

  • @patricksean2375
    @patricksean2375 2 роки тому +34

    Hi Bryan. Thanks so much for this content. I really liked the videos and today I learned that I passed all four sections and am Universally Certified.

    • @wolfseek
      @wolfseek 2 роки тому +7

      What school or online study guide you uses ?

  • @mo-ev4dt
    @mo-ev4dt 2 роки тому +11

    I can’t thank you enough for the great class and the way you are simplifying things. I’m a third year apprentice plumber here in Denver and your channel is helping a lot specially I never new anything about HVAC or even worked closely with any technician

  • @reesejohnson370
    @reesejohnson370 2 роки тому

    These videos really help me understand the proper terms used n the havoc field... I've been listening to your videos to help me review the material that I will eventually have to do on the actual test... Thank you so much

  • @nathan5563
    @nathan5563 3 роки тому +16

    Literally ,this is a top notch video, really simplified!!!

  • @user-le6rk7dc7n
    @user-le6rk7dc7n 3 роки тому +6

    I really love your videos, they have been a great help. As a apprentice in the field, and the student in the class. I appreciate all the work and time you put into these. 😎

  • @stevenb5510
    @stevenb5510 Рік тому +1

    Great video for keeping the information fresh in the mind after one passes the EPA 608 Certification a few years back. Thanks for creating the videos.

  • @resurgensix
    @resurgensix 3 роки тому +3

    Starting my ESCO Uni Bundle tomorrow morning thanks to seeing this Brian. Will test before interviewing at ARPEC July 28. You are masterful teacher!

  • @dieselchevette
    @dieselchevette 4 роки тому +2

    This is great video on getting your feet wet on the basics of refrigerants and the terminology used!

  • @_Smiddy_
    @_Smiddy_ 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video! I’m in the navy and i really don’t have a large number of resources to get familiar with EPA so I appreciate having this as a gateway to allow my growth and potential future in HVAC

  • @SupBruh00
    @SupBruh00 Рік тому +1

    I have my written exam in a few weeks … I understand that the core is the most important part of the written test… thanks for this upload very informative!!!

  • @runebooke
    @runebooke 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for this video series! With the video, and associated ESCO prep manual, and practice tests, I obtained my EPA 608 Universal certification!

  • @marquisstepeney7275
    @marquisstepeney7275 2 роки тому

    Thank you Bryan been listening to you for while now!!

  • @jamesreid1754
    @jamesreid1754 Рік тому +1

    Great job u make it so easy to understand. Retired HVAC GUY

  • @johnnyc3187
    @johnnyc3187 4 роки тому +1

    just started at tech school. this is great knowledge thank you

  • @jimbass924
    @jimbass924 Рік тому

    Fantastic video with easy to follow training & demos!

  • @brandonjaime9608
    @brandonjaime9608 3 роки тому

    I finally found a video that can help me more understand about the EPA.

  • @qomco
    @qomco 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos! Very clear and professional

  • @tfrancisco72
    @tfrancisco72 3 роки тому +4

    You were put on this earth to do these types of videos period, Thank You for sharing!!!

  • @ManShellz234
    @ManShellz234 3 роки тому +10

    I take my test Friday. I have the ESCO book and it’s very technical but obviously worth the deep study factor. This video helps me to remember the core thoughts and principles associated with the EPA test so thanks for all your help in advance! I will edit this comment when I get my results.

  • @mitchellarmyguy2515
    @mitchellarmyguy2515 3 роки тому +4

    Just got started with my AAS in HVACR. My professor/teacher told me we basically can't even leave his 1st-semester class without Universal Certification. I am super stoked about this school. I know it's going to be difficult but I'll leave a more skilled tech.

    • @inothing7370
      @inothing7370 2 роки тому

      What school? What text books are you using?

    • @mitchellarmyguy2515
      @mitchellarmyguy2515 2 роки тому

      @@inothing7370 Pulaski technical college. Refrigeraton & Air Conditioning Technology volume 9

    • @dwj7386
      @dwj7386 2 роки тому

      Fundamentals of HVACR is another common book.

  • @ravingfurryforlife
    @ravingfurryforlife 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for these incredibly useful uploads! I'm 27 and I'm starting an apprenticeship hopefully sometime within the next month and your videos have been a huge help both with retaining knowledge and giving me motivation.

  • @thekindpenguin7497
    @thekindpenguin7497 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, my test is coming up soon. I've realized my instructor is old school, he calls every refrigerant "freon". 134a freon, 410a freon, stuff like that. I didn't know freon was just an old brand name for a long time lol

  • @mauriciocorte4023
    @mauriciocorte4023 3 роки тому +2

    My epa is this Thursday. Thanks for the videos.

    • @HVACS
      @HVACS  3 роки тому +1

      Good luck!!

  • @zacchaeusm
    @zacchaeusm Рік тому +1

    Thanks for these videos I got my universal certification at 22 y/o

  • @129ahmmed
    @129ahmmed 2 роки тому

    Hi Bryan and thanks for your time and fruitful and informative videos, I am just wondering if there is a certain figure for the emissions of refrigerant as we have filling station for HFC, HC and HFO

  • @Kvneki513
    @Kvneki513 7 місяців тому

    Thanks man i passed my EPA 608 thanks to you!

  • @AS-TIGTV
    @AS-TIGTV 3 роки тому

    You're awesome. Thanks for the tips

  • @frnkpol2903
    @frnkpol2903 3 роки тому

    Awesome video, thank you.

  • @jameskennett8666
    @jameskennett8666 Рік тому

    Awesome video thank you for the great explanations

  • @muhammadhuzaifa3589
    @muhammadhuzaifa3589 8 місяців тому

    Such a nice video, Refrigerant was very precisely defined..

  • @Mad_7489
    @Mad_7489 4 роки тому

    My EPA test is in 4 weeks I hope I get to watch enough from your next videos before my test. Thank you

    • @HVACS
      @HVACS  4 роки тому

      thank you! next one coming in a couple of hours! stay tuned!

    • @cameronthomas2846
      @cameronthomas2846 3 роки тому

      Did you pass😂

    • @stevee7774
      @stevee7774 3 роки тому +5

      @@cameronthomas2846 - He bombed out miserably and took a job as a sanitation worker.

    • @stevee7774
      @stevee7774 Рік тому

      @Kevin Bailey - BR549@420

  • @N9NEfingers
    @N9NEfingers 2 роки тому

    Very informative! Thank you !

  • @mortiz3570
    @mortiz3570 10 місяців тому +5

    My exam is tomorrow 😬😬

  • @MT-wj3tz
    @MT-wj3tz 3 роки тому

    Great info, thank you.

  • @AllAroundHnadyMan
    @AllAroundHnadyMan 4 роки тому

    Great job!

  • @trueforum378
    @trueforum378 10 місяців тому

    GREAT OVERVIEW! THANKS A LOT

  • @ReeferTech100
    @ReeferTech100 4 роки тому

    I appreciate you!

  • @vaitogitaetuli3600
    @vaitogitaetuli3600 Рік тому

    Thank you boss for the information.

  • @Silkb
    @Silkb 3 місяці тому

    Taking my EPA core type 1 and 2 test on Friday

  • @austinwilson388
    @austinwilson388 3 роки тому +1

    This guy is the goat!

  • @danielmelara4498
    @danielmelara4498 10 місяців тому +1

    Got universal…. Good information and review before test.

  • @D4gshawn
    @D4gshawn 7 місяців тому

    Thank you!!

  • @joewalsh4827
    @joewalsh4827 11 місяців тому

    Thank you 🙏

  • @_--el
    @_--el Рік тому

    Thank you Sir!

  • @Wolf.88
    @Wolf.88 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @arjungautam2781
    @arjungautam2781 2 роки тому

    awesome thank you for the video

  • @501Gibrann
    @501Gibrann 2 роки тому

    Thank You

  • @themechanic4222
    @themechanic4222 2 роки тому

    Passed. I’m universal. Real exam questions nothing like practice 😂. Need to read them few times before choosing the answer.

    • @EDZiLLUH
      @EDZiLLUH 2 роки тому

      easier or harder? got my test today just freshening up

  • @DealthTheGreat
    @DealthTheGreat Рік тому +1

    took my test today (universal), it was close but I passed just barely. if you arent sure if your ready then just keep studying because the test is kind of tough

    • @wes4619
      @wes4619 7 місяців тому

      Is there any math on it with all the formulas?

  • @kt95459
    @kt95459 3 роки тому +1

    Do they ask for dates in the test. A lot of techs have told me to remember dates of events that have happened or dates on rules that were mandated. I've got the qwik study guide newly updated ninth edition and no dates are displayed anywhere for anything. Just trying to keep all my ducks in a row before the test. Great videos I listen to the podcasts in my van every day!

  • @PedroSanchez-fk4ks
    @PedroSanchez-fk4ks 3 місяці тому

    Great video thx

  • @cryptedz7664
    @cryptedz7664 Місяць тому

    Tried to sign up for some college classes that'd go over all the materials for the 608 epa test. They wanted 23k for 9 months of schooling. People put here Wilding

  • @ThatOneDropout
    @ThatOneDropout 5 місяців тому +2

    I'm 17 n desperately looking for a way to study for this exam thats not staring at a book dude I SUCK at retaining information that way. I hope videos can get my through it😂

  • @kingarcher5557
    @kingarcher5557 5 місяців тому

    Thanks, just reading it didn't help as much. Having it explained in simple terms helps.

  • @starhopper457
    @starhopper457 11 місяців тому

    Very nicely done... how many of the R's should we have memorized? Same for that A1-B3 table?

  • @bradbaum261
    @bradbaum261 3 роки тому

    please consider making a comprehensive state contractor exam prep ebook, as well as epa exam prep ebook. im sure many people would buy them esp if it gets good reviews

  • @mauroaparicio1855
    @mauroaparicio1855 10 місяців тому

    great value information

  • @chuang09
    @chuang09 Рік тому

    I just passed the EPA universal certification test. I was using SkillCat app and going through the program only once and passed the test within one week. I do have some background in HVAC and chemistry though. I strongly recommend anyone who wants to get the EPA certificate studying for the test using SkillCat.

    • @user-be3sb6ij4y
      @user-be3sb6ij4y Рік тому

      That is what I am doing right now. I'm about half way through the study for the EPA universal.

  • @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket
    @GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket Місяць тому

    Liked and subscribed, thanks.

  • @whitesheatingairappliancer7101
    @whitesheatingairappliancer7101 4 роки тому

    Hydrocarbon can be released into the air. You only recover in the home and release it outside.

  • @krise.6608
    @krise.6608 3 роки тому

    3:12 is as far as I made it. Thanks for the heads up.

  • @bigairprojects
    @bigairprojects 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the information and soirces

  • @04DynaGlyde
    @04DynaGlyde 4 місяці тому

    Thank you in 2024!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @arshadali6337
    @arshadali6337 3 роки тому

    Where is this school ? I am interested to learn Hvac . I live in New York . Great instructor

  • @schalachi
    @schalachi 2 роки тому

    good stuff

  • @lowlightevangelist9431
    @lowlightevangelist9431 2 роки тому

    Bravo!

  • @simonp9653
    @simonp9653 3 роки тому

    What hose are used for flammible refrigerants?

  • @129ahmmed
    @129ahmmed 2 роки тому

    Is there is any regulation related to the emissions in refrigerant filling plant

  • @brady9992
    @brady9992 Рік тому +1

    I am 18 and about to take mine soon and i'm really nervous

  • @MountaineerMapleDIY
    @MountaineerMapleDIY Рік тому

    Great videos. Do you have a recommendation for an online class for universal certificate. Thanks

  • @gabrielpage3151
    @gabrielpage3151 2 роки тому

    A couple quick questions kinda dumb... the R stands for refridgerant, in R11 right? And what does the B and the A stand for? In R142B or R403A.. is the A, Amonia? Whats the B?

  • @eartheternal3565
    @eartheternal3565 2 роки тому +2

    I think I got it memorized. Someone correct me if I'm wrong:
    Vapor goes into the compressor, which is a pressure increaser, and changes state from vapor to a hot gas.
    The hot gas goes through the discharge line into the condenser, which is a heat rejector, and changes state from a hot gas to a hot liquid.
    Then the hot liquid goes through the liquid line into the metering device, which is a pressure reducer.
    The hot liquid then goes into the expansion line where it begins to boil into the evaporator, which is a heat absorber.
    The cooled liquid then goes through the suction line where it changes state from liquid to vapor.
    Correct?

    • @bbseal6174
      @bbseal6174 2 роки тому +1

      not quite.
      When it goes through the compressor, it does increase in pressure and temperature, but it doesn't change state. It remains a vapor (or a gas, same thing).
      Out of the condenser it changes state from a hot gas to a hot liquid, yes. this is correct. Remember that by the time it has left the condenser it should be subcooled, even though it is relatively hot.
      The metering device decreases the pressure, and by doing this the temperature also drops. So it is (relatively) cool liquid.
      It goes into the evaporator wherein it boils and becomes a cool vapor.

  • @ramirezmanuel117
    @ramirezmanuel117 3 роки тому +1

    Me having to watch this after doing 12 hours installing a commercial walk in evap coil replacement .

  • @juicepark8785
    @juicepark8785 10 місяців тому

    I got my universal thanks

  • @fenrir4488
    @fenrir4488 3 місяці тому

    So what about for big buildings? What refrigerant are we moving to? Keeping r22 or moving to propane and 1234yf?

  • @danielofoegbu5532
    @danielofoegbu5532 2 роки тому

    Layout is good.

  • @ejonesss
    @ejonesss 3 роки тому

    can you use an ozone generator and bleed the cfc and hcfc gases through an ozone field to gice the gas something to destroy so the ozone destroying properties would be consumed?
    my theory would be to use an ozone generating say uvc disinfecting lamp and bleed the gas into a box containing the lamp so the reaction would cancel each other out thereby you can vent the gas.
    it is kind of like if you ever dropped a car battery and the acid spilled out you may drop some baking soda and water to neutralize the acid so you. can clean up the acid mess.
    same idea here can ozone generator be used to neutralize the cfc to allow venting?

    • @jonathanedelson6733
      @jonathanedelson6733 2 роки тому

      Sort of, but not to any practical benefit.
      CFCs and HCFCs are very very stable and not water soluble. When they get to the stratosphere UV breaks them down and releases the Chlorine where it can catalyze the destruction of O3.
      So you wouldn't need to generate O3, you'd simply use the UV light to break down the CFCs.
      But think about what you would need: some machine to capture the refrigerant and expose it to strong UV for a sufficient period of time. You couldn't simply set up a UV light by the leak. You would neet to react _all_ of the refrigerant, and that means a very strong light that couldn't be in open air. You'd also want to exclude all of the air (or let in controlled amounts). So you need a machine to capture the refrigerant, put it into a tank with the UV source, and _then_ you would need to dispose of the resulting gunk.
      So you might as well just capture the refrigerant into a tank and put it to use.
      Jon

  • @jorgegonzales6697
    @jorgegonzales6697 2 роки тому +1

    I'm starting a new career in HVAC. I was advised by a mentor to subscribe to your channel. I believe this was very good advice! Thank you sincerely.

  • @charliei.8638
    @charliei.8638 3 роки тому

    I'm taking the test on trade masters is it a good site

  • @kevesgtrz123
    @kevesgtrz123 5 місяців тому

    I have my type 2 EPA, going for my universal do I need to retake all of test or just type 3?

  • @juicylyricstv1640
    @juicylyricstv1640 3 роки тому

    can it be applied for Canada area?

  • @karljermunson9910
    @karljermunson9910 Рік тому

    Why would you change the names of the components from what the test is going to ask when you are doing a "study guide"?

  • @fuzzyvision1219
    @fuzzyvision1219 3 роки тому

    I checked sirius and iheart I didn't find your podcast channel...

  • @HouseOfJacobWAKEUP
    @HouseOfJacobWAKEUP 3 роки тому +3

    So can I take the exam without going to a school? What is the cheapest way to get into the career?

    • @sandiego1936
      @sandiego1936 3 роки тому +1

      You can do it at Zack Academy which is online! It's pretty good for the 608 track.

    • @stevee7774
      @stevee7774 3 роки тому

      Also Skillcat.com - Free epa 608 and online testing, also free HVAC training.

  • @jjsantora75
    @jjsantora75 Рік тому

    i was never hands on nor do i know anything about the exam, they signed me up for the core, 100 questions 25 for each test,

  • @durianden2240
    @durianden2240 3 роки тому

    Hi everyone , how can i avail EPA exam ..

  • @DannydAnthony4
    @DannydAnthony4 Рік тому

    I’m guessing just like most things even though each item has a specific name you still changed it to what you’re used to saying.

  • @RC-zr8rv
    @RC-zr8rv 3 роки тому +2

    The dislikes are the guys that failed the exam 😬

  • @jaddaway
    @jaddaway 2 роки тому

    B- Trained pointed me here. BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA

  • @ployth9000
    @ployth9000 Місяць тому

    how much does it cost to take the exam