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Mission: HVAC 2019 – Mission Three: Bridge the Gap

by Lisa Zierfuss | Programs, Mission HVAC

For their third mission, Blake, Brenan and Michael were challenged to help us bridge the skilled...

Mission: HVAC 2019 Educator – Mission Two: Common Misconceptions

by Lisa Zierfuss | Programs, Mission HVAC

We’ve heard several misconceptions and stereotypes related to the HVAC industry…so we...

Mission: HVAC 2019 – Mission Two: A First-Hand Experience

by Lisa Zierfuss | Mission HVAC

For this challenge, we asked the Mission students to get out into the field to shadow a local HVAC...

Can I use any foil HVAC tape on plenum?

by Lisa Zierfuss | Industry, Application, Best Practices, Foil & Film Tapes, HVAC Tape, Products, Usage

When taping a plenum, it is recommended to use a UL Listed foil tape. The plenum is usually made from sheet metal and is connected to the supply outlet of an HVAC system.

Mission: HVAC 2019 Educator – Mission One: On the Verge of Crisis

by Lisa Zierfuss | Mission HVAC

The skilled labor shortage has taken over headlines in the past few years and with the continued (and ever-growing) demand for technicians, the HVAC industry is facing a crisis.

Don’t judge duct tape by its cover alone

by Kelly Patrick | Industry, Building & Construction Tape, Industrial / MRO Tape

When it comes to choosing the right duct tape for the job, it’s important to understand how they are tested and measured. Below are common tape performance characteristics to consider: Thickness, Adhesion to Steel, Tensile, Shear, Tack, Elongation, etc.