some constructive advice

hot_rod

maybe Google them.

hot rod

jc_11

need some advice

ive basically have done commercial rough in work.....never really did heat...i know enough to get myself into trouble....lol...my question is does anyone know where i might learn heating......have any recommendations ...if its any help i live in northern nj......thx for any advice i might get....jc

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jc

In my opinion, if you want to get into hydronics, listen to the old guys,,and if you`re not too sure what they say,,,ASK!
Most will oblige as secrets do no good on the other side.(at least I think)

Dave

kevin coppinger_15

hang out here...

read. there are many resources...that's a start. kpc

ed m

dan

dan has a lot of good books out there,have been very helpful to me. good luck and ask questions

Kevin O. Pulver_2

jc

I would second what is stated above.
I have the IBR coursebook and most of Dan's books.
Dan will have you shouting with glee as you actually UNDERSTAND the hows and whys as you read.
You can learn fast that way. John Siegenthalers Modern Hydronic Heating is highly recommended, but I don't own it, but I do own his design software. You can learn a lot just playing around with that. Figure what a trade school costs, and $500 worth of books is a real reasonable investment. Kevin

ScottMP

As they say in Maine

Dontcha move a dog gone inch.

This is the place to learn with out a doubt.

Log on and jump in. Read it all, even stuff thats hard to follow. You'll soon smarter than 95% of the heating installers in your area.

Scott

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robert griggs

Heating Classes

We are located in central jersey. I have taken many of the classes offered by Wales-Darby in Warren (Somerset County right off of RT. 78). They are 3-4 hours each, under $50, and a great way to learn the basics.

They even have more advanced courses they offer which are well worth it. The company is very helpful after the class too, as I have called them several times with issues on jobs and they have always been helpful.

burnerman_2

books

books are great but never take the place of hands on what do u want ??trade fields a lot of good company's will train a person with the want to if you are willing to learn they will pay for the schools and let you ride with an older or maybe just an experienced co-worker there is always a job somewhere in this field you will never have to look far royboy

Larry Weingarten

jc

You've got a bunch of really good mentors right here. There is no bad question unless it is "asked" just to show off an attitude. So, get specific. I'm positive the folks here can help get you up to speed. They certainly have helped me.

Yours, Larry

Rich L.

Apprenticeship

Check with your local UA union. They have great apprecticeship programs with full fledged schooling as well as on the job training. Just make sure when you apply you make clear your interests ie: hydronics and steam, refrigeration, AC, etc. That's what I did some years back and it was the best career move I ever made.

I know there's union and non-union on this site and as far as I'm concerened we're all still one big family here to help one another.

Good luck, Rich L