Advanced Refrigeration Podcast

The podcast begins with a casual conversation about the unexpected costs of a supposedly 'free' phone screen replacement and a critique of USPS shipping woes. The hosts, Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass, then share anecdotes from their recent experiences in Florida, including encounters with unique wildlife and travel frustrations. The conversation shifts to their primary topic—advanced tech...

Digital Scroll Compressors & HVAC Hijinks: Adventures with Brett & Kevin. Join Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this hilarious episode of Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they share their eventful week working on digital scroll compressors and HVAC systems. Brett talks about his tedious day doing quotes, while Kevin dives deep into EMS work, prepping for an exciting job in Florida, and d...

Digital Scroll Compressors & HVAC Hijinks: Adventures with Brett & KevinJoin Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this hilarious episode of Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they share their eventful week working on digital scroll compressors and HVAC systems. Brett talks about his tedious day doing quotes, while Kevin dives deep into EMS work, prepping for an exciting job in Florida, and dea...

In this fun-filled yet fact-packed episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetland and Kevin Compass navigate you through their chaotic week, complete with tales of wild hotel experiences and rental car disasters. Reflecting on their recent escapades in Georgia, the duo dives deep into the specifics of troubleshooting sensors, transducers, and controls in refrigeration systems....

In this fun-filled yet fact-packed episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetland and Kevin Compass navigate you through their chaotic week, complete with tales of wild hotel experiences and rental car disasters. Reflecting on their recent escapades in Georgia, the duo dives deep into the specifics of troubleshooting sensors, transducers, and controls in refrigeration systems....

Join Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass on this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, where they dive deep into the week's escapades, including installing and troubleshooting VFDs set high in the air, navigating the quirks of Danfoss icad and CCM valves, and battling unforeseen issues with CO2 stores. They also share tips for overcoming common HVACR challenges, like high-pressure alarms,...

Join Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass on this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, where they dive deep into the week's escapades, including installing and troubleshooting VFDs set high in the air, navigating the quirks of Danfoss icad and CCM valves, and battling unforeseen issues with CO2 stores. They also share tips for overcoming common HVACR challenges, like high-pressure alarms,...

Join Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this roller-coaster episode of the Advance Refrigeration podcast, where they dive into the nitty-gritty of refrigeration maintenance and troubleshooting. From swapping out old controllers to humorous exchanges about P&ID diagrams, they share their insights and experiences, including adventures in Casa Bonita and handling CO2 exhaust leaks. The hosts also...

Join Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this roller-coaster episode of the Advance Refrigeration podcast, where they dive into the nitty-gritty of refrigeration maintenance and troubleshooting. From swapping out old controllers to humorous exchanges about P&ID diagrams, they share their insights and experiences, including adventures in Casa Bonita and handling CO2 exhaust leaks. The hosts also...

567890123456789  watching now Premiere in progress. Started 16 minutes ago #413 #AdvancedRefrigerationPodcast #HVACLife 🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT – #413 🚨"Gas Cooler Piping: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly & Ohio (yeah... it's not that bad)"Gas coolers, CO₂ piping, and… hot water in the attic?! 😳Join Brett & Kevin as they brave the wild rooftop jungles of America, from Pittsburgh to...

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT – #413 🚨"Gas Cooler Piping: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly & Ohio (yeah... it's not that bad)"Gas coolers, CO₂ piping, and… hot water in the attic?! 😳Join Brett & Kevin as they brave the wild rooftop jungles of America, from Pittsburgh to Indiana to Denver – all while surviving commissioning chaos, self-contained madness, and piping designs that would make...

Ever wrestled with a Danfoss 880a while your brisket-induced meat sweats kicked in at a shady gas station BBQ joint? What do you get when you mix panic attacks, brisket, and sensor configuration nightmares? Just another episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast Brett & Kevin dive into: Panic Attack Chronicles (gas station BBQ may have been involved) Tech time in Hotlanta – working the fron...

Ever wrestled with a Danfoss 880a while your brisket-induced meat sweats kicked in at a shady gas station BBQ joint? 🥩💻What do you get when you mix panic attacks, brisket, and sensor configuration nightmares? Just another episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast 😅 👷‍♂️ Brett & Kevin dive into: 😰 Panic Attack Chronicles (gas station BBQ may have been involved) 🔧 Tech time in Hotlanta...

🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 Think programming the Danfoss 800A is easy? Think again. 🤯 Brett & Kevin dive deep into the quirks, challenges, and chaos of setting up this controller. Buckle up, techs—it’s gonna be a wild ride! 🎢 🎙 Episode 411 – Danfoss 800A: Simple Programming and the Chaos Begins 📡 Available now on all podcast platforms! #HVACR #Refrigeration #Danfoss #TechTalk #HVACLife #Advan...

🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 Think programming the Danfoss 800A is easy? Think again. 🤯 Brett & Kevin dive deep into the quirks, challenges, and chaos of setting up this controller. Buckle up, techs—it’s gonna be a wild ride! 🎢 🎙 Episode 411 – Danfoss 800A: Simple Programming and the Chaos Begins 📡 Available now on all podcast platforms! #HVACR #Refrigeration #Danfoss #TechTalk #HVACLife #Advan...

Danfoss Pack Controllers, BBQ, And Flight Delays – Episode 410 ✈️🔥🤖 In this episode, we’re diving into Danfoss pack controllers , troubleshooting tips, and how they actually work—because let’s be honest, sometimes it feels like they require an engineering degree and a sacrificial offering. 🛠️🔧 But wait, there’s more! We’re talking BBQ , because what’s refrigeration without perfectly chilled bri...

Danfoss Pack Controllers, BBQ, And Flight Delays – Episode 410 ✈️🔥🤖 In this episode, we’re diving into Danfoss pack controllers , troubleshooting tips, and how they actually work—because let’s be honest, sometimes it feels like they require an engineering degree and a sacrificial offering. 🛠️🔧 But wait, there’s more! We’re talking BBQ , because what’s refrigeration without perfectly chilled bri...

In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass share experiences tackling a Cascade CO2 startup. They dive into the pros and cons of using Cascade CO2 systems, the numerous check valve issues encountered, and the mishaps that come with working under freezing conditions. The conversation takes a humorous turn with personal anecdotes about electric shock,...

In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass share experiences tackling a Cascade CO2 startup. They dive into the pros and cons of using Cascade CO2 systems, the numerous check valve issues encountered, and the mishaps that come with working under freezing conditions. The conversation takes a humorous turn with personal anecdotes about electric shock,...

🚨 NEW EPISODE – CO2, Powerade, and AHR Aftermath! 🚨 Is cascade CO2 the Powerade of refrigeration ? 🤔 We’re unpacking the electrolytes (not really) and high-pressure madness of CO2 systems! Plus, a full AHR Expo debrief —what we saw, what we learned, and what’s changing the game in refrigeration. ⚠️ If you work with CO2, you NEED to hear this one. Episode 408 is live now! 🎧 Listen here: www.adv...

🚨 NEW EPISODE – CO2, Powerade, and AHR Aftermath! 🚨 Is cascade CO2 the Powerade of refrigeration ? 🤔 We’re unpacking the electrolytes (not really) and high-pressure madness of CO2 systems! Plus, a full AHR Expo debrief —what we saw, what we learned, and what’s changing the game in refrigeration. ⚠️ If you work with CO2, you NEED to hear this one. Episode 408 is live now! 🎧 Listen here: [Insert...

The Future of Natural Refrigerants: Insights from NASRCIn this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Kompas are joined by special guests Danielle Wright and Rusty Walker from the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC). They discuss various aspects of technician training and development, the current and future plans of NASRC, and the challenge...

The Future of Natural Refrigerants:Insights from NASRC In this episode of the AdvancedRefrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Kompas are joined byspecial guests Danielle Wright and Rusty Walker from the North AmericanSustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC). They discuss various aspects of techniciantraining and development, the current and future plans ofNASRC, and the challenges and...

🚨 WARNING: Your compressor might have commitment issues! 🚨Short cycling is like that one coworker who takes 47 coffee breaks a day—constantly stopping and starting for no reason. And just like them, your compressor is headed for an early retirement if you don’t fix it! In Episode 406 of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, Brett and Kevin break down why your compressor is acting like a caffeine-f...

🚨 WARNING: Your compressor might have commitment issues! 🚨Short cycling is like that one coworker who takes 47 coffee breaks a day—constantly stopping and starting for no reason. And just like them, your compressor is headed for an early retirement if you don’t fix it! In Episode 406 of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, Brett and Kevin break down why your compressor is acting like a caffeine-f...