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Boiler/Pipefitter Training/Certification Courses?

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Hot_n_Cold
Hot_n_Cold Member Posts: 60
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Looking to study and complete some courses regarding Boilers & Pipefitting. Are there any good ones you guys recommend?

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  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 7,924
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    Location?

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    Hot_n_Cold
  • Hot_n_Cold
    Hot_n_Cold Member Posts: 60
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    EdTheHeaterMan said:
    Location?
    I'd rather not give out location info due to security reasons. I appreciate your reply though.
  • retiredguy
    retiredguy Member Posts: 911
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    I did not know that boiler service and pipe fitting courses were a "top secret" study. Sorry for my ignorance.
    GroundUp
  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 4,873
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    Hot_n_Cold said:


    EdTheHeaterMan said:

    Location?

    I'd rather not give out location info due to security reasons. I appreciate your reply though.

    I could recommend several schools but are they near you?
  • psb75
    psb75 Member Posts: 840
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    He probably wants to become a nucular (sic) submariner. Try "Electric Boat". Thats in CT.
  • Intplm.
    Intplm. Member Posts: 1,983
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    @Hot_n_Cold
    As a former vocational education instructor, I often tell folks to look for a trade school that offers what you are looking for.
    You can find them in most areas either private or public, night or day programs are often available.

    Some Voc. Ed, trade schools are also high schools.
    Some of these schools offer classes for adults too.
    So look to your local trade schools.
    Best of luck. Please post here as to how things work out.
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,049
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    Better off buying all of Dan's Books, Ray Wolfarths Books,. Start there.  Mad Dog 🐕 
    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,049
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    Siggys too.  Mad Dog 🐕 
    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
  • Hot_n_Cold
    Hot_n_Cold Member Posts: 60
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    retiredguy said:

    I did not know that boiler service and pipe fitting courses were a "top secret" study. Sorry for my ignorance.

    I just don't like giving out my location online. That's all. Nothing personal.
    Mad Dog_2
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,206
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    Students  travel far and wide to Steamfitters 449 in Harmony PA
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,049
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    Are you in the Witness Protection Program? Just kidding.  If you are not a member of a Union, you'll have to set your own curriculum. Either way, it's time to pay some tuition $$$.  Get the Following:

    All of Dan Holohan's Books
    All of Siggys Books
    All of Ray Wolfarths books 

    You can scroll through their book lists and just purchase key Books, but you'll have to decide that. What is your ultimate goal here?  Mad Dog 
    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
  • Larry Weingarten
    Larry Weingarten Member Posts: 3,320
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    Hi, I'll add, get Ellen Rohr's books. You need to know the business side of things too. B)

    Yours, Larry

    ps. If you have a local shop you like, see if they are willing to take you on as an apprentice or helper. That will pay you something to learn.
    Mad Dog_2
  • Erin Holohan Haskell
    Erin Holohan Haskell Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 2,315
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    Hot_n_Cold said:

    retiredguy said:

    I did not know that boiler service and pipe fitting courses were a "top secret" study. Sorry for my ignorance.

    I just don't like giving out my location online. That's all. Nothing personal.
    That's totally understandable, @Hot_n_Cold.

    You can find Ray Wohlfarth's seminar listings here.

    We've posted Dan Holohan's Dead Men's Steam School and Classic Hydronics on our YouTube channel.

    The Esco Institute offers classes and certifications online here.

    The HVAC School is also a great online resource.

    If you're in the NYC area, the Mechanics Institute offers courses.

    In PA, there's PPATEC.

    There is also education available at upcoming industry conventions:
    Eastern Energy Expo
    AHR Expo

    President
    HeatingHelp.com

    Larry WeingartenEdTheHeaterManMad Dog_2
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 7,924
    edited April 14
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    Was not trying to pry into personal stuff. By location I was hoping to get. New England, Mid Atlantic, North West Pacific coast, central USA, Canada, Alaska, Great Britain, Antarctica, Russia.

    Was not really looking for your address and zip code. Some locations for these classes may not be convenient if you are in Antarctica for example.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    Mad Dog_2
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,049
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    And Don't forget Al Levi's Books...Mad Dog 
    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.

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