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Mar 2025
53m 45s

VRF Tech Talk Takeover

Bryan Orr
About this episode

Roman Baugh and Donald Falese from VRF Tech Talk podcast takeover the HVAC School booth at AHR EXPO 2025. Join them as they talk about the new VRF products being unveiled, water cooled VRF up's and down's and why VRF is such a difficult trade work in. You will not want to miss this one!

Highlights include:

  • Daikin's innovative modular air handler for residential applications
  • Hisense's groundbreaking single-phase VRF system with integrated hot water heating
  • New NFC technology for easier system diagnostics and commissioning
  • Updates on vapor injection technology and inverter developments
  • The emergence of air source heat pump chillers
  • Latest innovations from manufacturers like Gree, TCL, Cooper Hunter and more

Whether you're a seasoned VRF technician or just getting started with inverter technology, this discussion covers everything from basic principles to cutting-edge developments in the industry. Roman and Donald break down complex technologies into understandable concepts while sharing their firsthand experience with the latest products at the expo.

Don't miss this opportunity to stay up-to-date with the future of HVAC technology!

 

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