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The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

著者： Trevor Matthews
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概要

 This podcast is all about training, education and mentorship for commercial refrigeration and HVAC professionals. My goal to help you develop your knowledge and skills, to master the art of refrigeration. I will have expert guests from around the world joining us. We will have different conversations on technical topic's like system troubleshooting, supermarket refrigeration and CO2 refrigeration. Featuring technicians and engineers to manufacturers and many other industry expert join us to share their knowledge and wisdom. I will have conversations about mental health, mindset, and personal and professional development. My goal is to help you become 1% better than yesterday. Let's get a conversation going!2023 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • Episode 392. Transitioning From Technician to Manager: Building Leadership Skills in Refrigeration with Todd Ernest of Climate Pros

    Episode 392. Transitioning From Technician to Manager: Building Leadership Skills in Refrigeration with Todd Ernest of Climate Pros
    2026/04/27

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    In this conversation, we're discussing how refrigeration techs can make the transition from technician to manager, with Todd Ernest, Executive Chairman of Climate Pros. Todd has some great insights on management skills, including technical excellence versus leadership excellence, emotional intelligence and coaching ability. We also dive into honing communication skils, listening, avoiding favorites, delegating instead of doing, and accountability - the softer skills that are critical for technicians who want to make the career jump into management.

    In this episode, we cover:

    (05:56) Tech vs Manager Mindset

    (08:59) Traits of Successful Leaders

    (09:53) Communication Skills

    (17:59) New Manager Mistakes

    (23:58) Delegation in the Field

    (26:04) Accountability Shift

    (29:03) Management Reality Checks

    (29:53) Crucial Conversations Manager Need to Have

    (31:34) Communication That Lands

    (33:03) Offering Praise and Listening

    (37:22) Coaching and Establishing Control

    (39:23) Learning on the Road

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Episode 262. Transitioning from Technician to Management

    Episode 286. Leadership Training for Technicians with Jim Pape of The Arcticom Group

    BOOK: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

    BOOK: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

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    48 分
  • Episode 391. CO2 Oil Management (Part 2): Common Failures, Troubleshooting and Reservoir Sizing with Alessandro Silva of Bitzer

    Episode 391. CO2 Oil Management (Part 2): Common Failures, Troubleshooting and Reservoir Sizing with Alessandro Silva of Bitzer
    2026/04/23

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    In this second part of a two-part episode, we're diving deep into oil management for CO2 refrigeration systems with Alessandro Silva, Senior Application Engineer at Bitzer. Here, Alessandro covers oil reservoir sizing, common failures and what to look for during maintenance checks and root-cause troubleshooting to help refrigeration techs perform more efficient service calls and be feel more confident in the field. You can also follow along this webinar on our Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel here.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    (00:58) Flash Gas Bypass Basics

    (01:47) Oil Reservoir Sizing

    (03:22) Differential Pressure Range

    (05:25) Load Changes and Oil Flow

    (06:28) Parallel Compression Setup

    (10:44) Ejectors and Subcooling Options

    (17:41) Low Temp Stage Recovery

    (23:05) Compressor Data Benchmarks

    (24:15) Compressor Software Diagnostics

    (25:45) Low Superheat Fixes

    (27:05) Stepper Vs Pulse Valves

    (30:50) Oil Separator Maintenance

    (33:26) Strainers And Trend Graphs

    (35:30) Pipe Sizing For Oil Return

    (37:57) CO2 Refrigeration Market Shift

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Episode 390. CO2 Oil Management (Part 1): Lubrication Basics, Oil Selection, Testing, and Troubleshooting with Alessandro Silva of Bitzer

    Bitzer Fender

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    43 分
  • Episode 390. CO2 Oil Management (Part 1): Lubrication Basics, Oil Selection, Testing, and Troubleshooting with Alessandro Silva of Bitzer

    Episode 390. CO2 Oil Management (Part 1): Lubrication Basics, Oil Selection, Testing, and Troubleshooting with Alessandro Silva of Bitzer
    2026/04/21

    Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses

    Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here

    In this first part of a two-part episode, we're diving deep into oil management for CO2 refrigeration systems with Alessandro Silva, Senior Application Engineer at Bitzer. Alessandro covers what technicians, designers, and engineers need to know about oil management, including lubrication systems, oil functions, oil protection, as well as proper tools and gauges, oil level management, controls and a ton of troubleshooting tips for service techs to better understand oil management for CO2 systems. You can also follow along this webinar on our Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel here.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    (07:49) Lubrication Systems

    (10:10) Oil Functions and Safety Controls

    (12:43) Measuring Oil Differential Pressure

    (13:21) Tools and Safety for CO2 Service

    (18:07) Oil Grades and Application Ranges

    (20:22) Oil Circulation Basics

    (21:46) Choosing CO2 Compressor Oils

    (22:36) Oil Change Intervals

    (25:04) Oil Testing Limits

    (27:12) Acidity And CO2 Degassing

    (32:20) Basic Oil Management Layout

    (36:48) Low Pressure Reservoir Setup

    (38:41) CO2 Cascade And Pumped Systems

    (40:39) Cascade Heat Exchanger Placement

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Episode 247. Oil Management with Patrick Gregory

    Episode 11. Bitzer CO2 Compressors with Phil Boudreau

    Bitzer PV
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    42 分
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