Coffee with Caleffi™ Schedule

Lose the Torch: Modern Pipe Connection Methods
Thursday, March. 21
12 noon - 1:00 p.m. CDT

Still sweating copper? Does the skilled labor shortage have you scrambling? Let’s talk about time-saving alternatives to the familiar torch and solder to help optimize your labor time. At the next Coffee with Caleffi™ webinar, Cody Mack, newly appointed Caleffi training and education manager, will discuss a wide variety of piping and connection types to help you get a quality job done.

You'll learn:

→ What are industry trends that are leading up to new fitting options?
→ What is a hot work permit? → What are the options to transition from one type of pipe or connection to another?
→ What are the advantages of union connections?
→ What about flange transitions?
→ Seals and gaskets: What’s their temperature and fluid compatibility?
→ Are Caleffi connections compatible with other product brands?

Recently promoted, Mack pounds the pavement training Boomers, Gen-X’ers, Millennials and beyond. Combining his experience as a field service tech and tech support provider, he shares his wealth of troubleshooting abilities. When not training, he’s in the lab, experimenting with product design solutions. A family man, gear-head and motorcycle-enthusiast, our audience will appreciate his thoughtful delivery and common sense product approach.

Coffee with Caleffi technical training webinars are free and intended for contractors, designers and wholesalers. All attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance following event.  By submitting your webinar registration, you are consenting to email communications to keep you up-to-date on industry news. Please note that your personal information is respected and NOT shared externally. 

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Missed a webinar?  No problem, our webinar archive is available 24/7 for your convenience.

If you have questions on webinar content, please direct them to bob.rohr@caleffi.com.

Correcting Common Mistakes in Hydronic Systems
Thursday, April 18
12 noon - 1:00 p.m. CDT

Years’ of experience in installing and maintaining hydronic systems lends itself well to compiling lists: 1) what to do  2)what not to do and  3) how to fix what shouldn’t have been done.  New to the webinar series, Eric Aune, contractor , will walk and talk our audience through the pesky mistakes he commonly sees in the field and share his industry know-how in order to maximize your return on investment:a happy customer.

You’ll learn:
→   What is the nonnegotiable install tip list to reference in order to avoid future headaches for the next service person?
→  The problematic symptom and solution list for hydronic systems.
→   What are the differences in maintaining a traditional boiler vs. a Mod Con?
→   What about seasonal maintenance:  is it a must?
→   Contractor tool list:  What are the must-have and must-know tools?   
→   Factory training.  How important is it?
→   Aune’s request to hydronic manufacturers.

Aune, owner of Aune Plumbing and Heating (Zimmerman, Minn.) and operating partner of the popular Mechanical Hub website is driven to learn and motivated to teach.He’s an industry megaphone, sharing his expertise on digital platforms and encouraging the next-gens.Aune specializes in radiant heating, high efficiency hydronic systems and - in his own words - is a “tool nut”.

Coffee with Caleffi technical training webinars are free and intended for contractors, designers and wholesalers. All attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance following event.  By submitting your webinar registration, you are consenting to email communications to keep you up-to-date on industry news. Please note that your personal information is respected and NOT shared externally. 

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Missed a webinar?  No problem, our webinar archive is available 24/7 for your convenience.

If you have questions on webinar content, please direct them to bob.rohr@caleffi.com.

How To Control Legionella in Plumbing Systems
Thursday, May 23
12 noon - 1:00 p.m. CDT

With increasing awareness of the dangers of Legionella bacteria in plumbing systems and the rise in reported Legionnaires' disease cases, assuring safe and sanitary domestic hot water is more essential than ever. Kevin Freidt, director of product management and technical support, will take an in-depth look at temperature-based disinfection for minimizing the potential of biological contamination.

You'll learn:

→ What is Legionella bacteria, where does it come from and how does it affect humans?
→ Why do we need to control Legionella in plumbing systems?
→ What is thermal disinfection and how does it control Legionella?
→ Is thermal disinfection safe?
→ What are the pros and cons of using thermal disinfection, compared to other disinfection methods?
→ What are the requirements for my plumbing system to do thermal disinfection?
→ Do I need a master mixing valve? If so, must it be electronic? Will a thermostatic valve work?
→ What is the actual disinfection process and how is it implemented?

Freidt is the intellect behind sizing up the best product offerings in a moving target market and manages an exceptional technical support team. He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, 30+ years’ of experience in the commercial HVAC industry and is a LEED AP. Our audience will thoroughly appreciate his academic passion and concise content delivery.

Coffee with Caleffi technical training webinars are free and intended for contractors, designers and wholesalers. All attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance following event.  By submitting your webinar registration, you are consenting to email communications to keep you up-to-date on industry news. Please note that your personal information is respected and NOT shared externally. 

→ Registration

Missed a webinar?  No problem, our webinar archive is available 24/7 for your convenience.

If you have questions on webinar content, please direct them to bob.rohr@caleffi.com.

Did you know that we have an entire library of Coffee with Caleffi webinars that you can listen into at your convenience?

You can find the webinar archive here.