Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Trades Exam Prep

Trades Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand skilled trades licensing and certification exams — including EPA 608 (HVAC refrigerant), FAA Part 107 (drone), Master Electrician, Plumber, General Contractor, ASE automotive, NATE, OSHA 10/30, Welder Certification, and more. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete examples, common exam traps, code references, and field-ready memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt. No fluff, no filler — just the concepts you need to know, explained the way the exam tests them. This podcast...

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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

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13. Nov 2026

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NATE HVAC Exam Prep 37, Condensate Drain Installation 24.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Why negative pressure draw-through coils require a P-trap with...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 36, Installation Wiring Controls and Protection 23.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to properly calculate wire gauge and breaker sizing using...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 35, Duct Installation Sealing and Insulation 22.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Duct layout transition slope limits and the critical role of t...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 34, Installing Refrigerant Lines Correctly 21.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How line sizing and pitch dictate proper oil return and preven...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 33, Equipment Location Clearances and Service Access 20.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How NATE exam questions test NEC 2023 Article 110.26 electrica...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 32, Load Calculations Equipment Sizing and Matching 19.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Why rule-of-thumb square-footage sizing is strictly rejected o...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 31, Pre Installation Planning and Documentation 18.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to resolve conflicts between local building codes, project...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 30, Air Balancing and Comfort Diagnostics 17.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to systematically diagnose room-to-room comfort complaints...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 29, Comfort Loads and Equipment Operation 16.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The distinction between ACCA Manual J load calculations and AC...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 28, Humidity Control and Condensation 15.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How oversized cooling equipment leads to short-cycling and ele...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 27, Ventilation and Outdoor Air 14.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How outdoor air ventilation dilutes indoor contaminants accord...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 26, Filtration and Indoor Air Quality 13.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The distinction between particulate and gaseous contaminants a...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 25, Blowers Fans and Performance Tables 12.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Differences between forward-curved and backward-inclined fan b...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 24, Duct Design Leakage and Distribution 11.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How ACCA Manual D equivalent length and fitting friction impac...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 23, Airflow CFM and Static Pressure 10.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to measure and calculate total external static pressure by...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 22, Sensible Latent and Total Capacity 09.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to differentiate sensible capacity from latent capacity an...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 21, Psychrometric Properties of Air 08.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Key difference between relative humidity and humidity ratio on...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 20, Electrical Troubleshooting Sequence 07.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to apply the seven-step electrical troubleshooting sequenc...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 19, Electrical Meter Testing in HVAC Systems 06.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to apply the Live-Dead-Live verification protocol before t...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 18, Reading Schematics and Wiring Diagrams 05.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How schematics represent all switches and contacts in their de...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 17, Thermostats and HVAC Control Logic 04.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Core 24-volt thermostat terminal assignments for R, C, W, Y, a...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 16, Relays Contactors Sequencers and Safeties 03.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Distinction between relays, contactors, and sequencers in HVAC...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 15, Transformers and Low Voltage Control Power 02.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to calculate maximum secondary amperage using transformer...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 14, Motors Capacitors and Starting Circuits 01.09.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Key operational differences between shaded-pole, PSC, and ECM...

NATE HVAC Exam Prep 13, Alternating Current Inductance and Power Factor 31.08.2026

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How frequency and inductance create counter electromotive forc...

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