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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Introduction to Air Conditioning
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Air Conditioning\nDoes your Office Personnel speak Air Conditioning?\nWho Should Attend? \nReceptionists\, Office Administrators\, Dispatchers\, Cost Accounting Clerks\, Entry-Level Helpers\, Warehouse\, Parts Runners & Anyone in your organization that is New to the HVAC Industry! \nA Non-Technical Seminar Designed Exclusively for Support Personnel Employed by HVACR Contractors & Supply Houses. \nThe science of our profession explained in everyday\, easy to understand terms so our support employees understand what we do. Presented by Keane Bismarck. \nThis course will cover topics such as: \n\nHow Heat Transfers\nHow We Size Systems\nThe Effects of Insulation\nHow the Refrigerant Cycle Works\nWhat are the Main Components\nDifferent Types of Systems\n\nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up 5:00 PM April 8th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to April 8th by noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-introduction-to-air-conditioning-2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Victor Distributing\, 11125 49th St. North\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Intro to Zoning Design and Application
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Zoning Design and Application\nWho Should Attend? \nOwners\, Your Design Build Department\, Estimators\, Installation Managers & Crew and Service Managers & Service Techs. \nTom Hansch from ZONEFIRST will go over the 10 main topics below so you are more comfortable in knowing when to apply Zoning to a job\, Designing a System and the different applications you will run into. \n\nWhat is Zoning and Zone Control?\nWhy Do You Need Zoning?\nHow Does Zoning Work?\nHow Do I Zone a System?\nZoning System Design\nZoning Heat Pump\nZoning Variable Speed Equipment\nZone Commercial Systems\nZoning VS Multiple Units\nZoning Efficiency (Downsizing)\n\nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up to 5:00 PM September 16th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to September 16th by noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-intro-to-zoning-design-and-application-2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Trane Supply – Tampa\, 4720 East Adamo Drive\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Evacuation Explained & Recovery Demystified
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn – Evacuation Explained & Recovery Demystified\nWho Should Attend? \nInstallation & Service Managers and their crews. \nEvacuation Explained:\nDo you have a pump or a paperweight? Make sure your tools are working for you\, and develop a firm grasp on the best practices for the evacuation of HVAC/R equipment. \nMicrons: What are they and what story does measuring them tell. \nWhat’s a proper evacuation setup looks like and why it works. \nThe gas ballast: Myths and Realities. \nLive demo: Don’t just take our word for it. \nNATE Credit # 40530-0001 \nRecovery Demystified\nHave your cake and eat it too – achieve true and complete recovery of ALL liquid and vapor faster and more efficient than ever before. \nSafety & Terminology \nCritical Tools and proper setup \nThe process itself- tips \, tricks and insight. NAVAC promises you will learn something new! \nNATE Credit # 40530-0002 \nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up to 5:00 PM October 14th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to October 14th by 12:00pm. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-evacuation-explained-recovery-demystified-2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Victor Distributing\, 11125 49th St. North\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Evaluating Your Online Presence
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn: Evaluating Your Online Presence\nAn online presence refers to the digital footprint of a business on the Internet and Social Media. Keith Goolsby with Jetfuel Creative (RACCA’s Website & Social Media Specialist) will go over ways a business exists and interacts in the digital world. \nIn today’s digital landscape\, a strong online presence is essential for staying competitive. Below are some of the Topics that will be touched on. \nWhat constitutes an online presence?\n\nWebsite: Your Company website is where you share information and engage with your audience.\nSocial Media: Your presence on platforms like Facebook\, Instagram and LinkedIn.\nLocal Listings: Ensuring your business is listed accurately on platforms like Google Maps.\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO): Optimizing your online presence for search engines to improve visibility.\nEmail Marketing: Engaging with potential customers and retaining current ones through email.\n\nWhy is a strong online presence important?\n\nIncreased Visibility: Makes it easier for people to find you online.\nBrand Building: Helps establish and strengthen your brand identity.\nTrust and Credibility: A strong online presence builds trust with potential customers.\nIncreased Sales: Your online presence can lead to more sales.\nCustomer Engagement: Provides a platform for interacting with customers and building relationships.\n\nHow to improve your online presence:\n\nOptimize your profiles: Ensure your website and social media profiles are fully optimized.\nEnsure a user-friendly website: Make your website easy to navigate and visually appealing.\nDevelop a Content Strategy: Create content that resonates with your target audience and aligns with your brand.\nEngage with your audience: Respond to comments\, messages\, and mentions.\nMonitor your online reputation: Regularly check for mentions of your business and address any negative feedback.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nOwners\, Managers\, Sales and Marketing Team Members \nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up til 5:00 PM October 13th. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to October 13th By noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-evaluating-your-online-presence/
LOCATION:Victor Distributing\, 11125 49th St. North\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Brazing Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Brazing Fundamentals\nAre your technicians well-informed on the latest in brazing developments?\nWho Should Attend? \nInstallers and Service Technicians. \nThis class will cover topics such as: \n\nBrazing Terminology & Definitions\nThe Fundamentals of Brazing\nBase Metals: Copper\, Aluminum\, Brass\, Steel & Stainless Steel\nChoosing the Appropriate Filler Metal & Flux\nTorch Safety: Oxy & Air Acetylene\nHands-On Torch Brazing Demo & Training if weather permits\n\nUniweld Products\, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturing company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida. Established in 1949\, the company has grown and expanded into one of the major manufacturers in the welding\, HVAC/R (Heating\, Ventilation\, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration)\, plumbing\, and alloys markets. \nThe class will be presented by Sal Hamidi a Member of PED Associates Inc. and the local Tampa Bay Representative for Uniweld Products. PED Associates Inc. is a Manufacturers’ Representative Company serving HVAC/R\, Appliance Parts\, Wholesale Distributor\, OEM’s and Exporters since 1975. \nRSVP for the Lunch & Learn will be on RACCA’s Website www.racca-florida.org. You will be asked for payment in the form of a credit card. RSVP will be taken up 5:00 PM November 3rd. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken up to November 3rd by noon. Cancellations after this date & no-shows are charged for the Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://www.racca-florida.org/event/lunch-and-learn-brazing-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Victor Distributing\, 11125 49th St. North\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="RACCA":MAILTO:michaelracca@aol.com
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