Hard Lessons w/ Roman, Tim D., Nathan O. and ELK

Join industry veterans Tim De Stasio, Roman Baugh, Eric Kaiser, and Nathan Orr as they share their most memorable HVAC lessons learned the HARD WAY. This unfiltered conversation from the 7th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium reveals the real stories behind costly errors, dangerous situations, and valuable HVAC training moments that shaped their careers.

What You’ll Learn:

• Critical refrigerant handling mistakes and their consequences
• Combustion safety lessons that could save lives
• Chemical safety protocols every technician must know
• Equipment installation errors and how to avoid them
• Real-world troubleshooting failures and solutions

From seized compressors and ruptured refrigerant lines to dangerous gas leaks and combustion incidents, these HVAC professionals hold nothing back. Each story comes with crucial HVAC/R lessons that can help you avoid making the same mistakes.

Whether you’re a seasoned technician or just starting your HVAC career, these hard-earned insights will help you work safer, smarter, and more professionally.

Remember: The best lessons are often learned the HARD WAY by others. Learn from these experiences so you don’t have to repeat them!

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