HVAC Basics: EPA 608 - Understanding Type Two Leak Repair Requirements for the Section 608 EPA Exam

Get ready to ace the Type Two section of the EPA 608 Certification Exam with this comprehensive guide. In this lecture, Mr. Stringham dives deep into the leak repair requirements, providing a step-by-step tutorial on how to use scratch paper and a simple chart to answer a variety of Type Two questions.
This technique, honed over Mr. Stringham's illustrious 20-year career, has helped thousands of students pass their exams. It's a quick and easy method that can be jotted down from memory while the proctor is registering the technicians.
Whether you're an aspiring HVAC technician preparing for your certification exam or a seasoned professional looking for a refresher, this video is a must-watch.
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[@DellAnderson]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. I passed the 608 general several years ago partly with your older videos & ESCO study guide (was told by test proctor I got the highest score he had ever seen, don't recall if it was perfect or not). Now reviewing as this is not something I use on a daily basis. Watching your newer videos I cannot help but notice the difficulty you have with the surgical type mask. One suggestion I can't resist making from an Occupational Medicine point of view: you would be much better off with an N95 respirator (the type with elastic around back of head, better seal around nose, don't constantly fall below your nose/mouth, and actually prevent covid infections, unlike the surgical masks). I have found that the disposable HDX N95's available at big box stores (like HD) are very comfortable, don't touch my nose, and so far me or my spouse have not NO COVID in 4 years using them religiously indoors. Pack of 10 (or even 30) is cheap & they can be used for a week or longer each if kept dry. If school supplies a different kind & you can't afford the better type (unlikely), one suggestion is to twist the straps on the KN95/surgical mask type ear loops before wrapping them around the ear. This takes up some slack & helps keep them in place better. Sorry, I couldn't resist adding this because I saw you struggling with the surgical masks, and also because I believe that masks get a bad reputation for effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) when they are not worn properly -- like wearing gloves with holes in them while working with acid - just doesn't work as well! Again, terrific lectures, and very important knowledge, thanks for sharing.

[@erichall1302]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@snicker12]

The discussion from 13:00 to 16:00 about what pressure you must get the gauge to before you open up the system for repair is incredibly important! Thank you. 🙏

[@edisonhvac]

Thank you.

[@moparmadnes1318]

Based on my training its best label in 3 types of cooling Comfort %10 Comercial %20 Industrial %30 (complex) IPR systems -chillers Rather than labeling both comercial and industrial in same principle.. but overall really great informative video Thank you

[@CG-qc1ob]

I wish I had this teacher ! Nice explanation I’ll be taking my epa next week

[@xjustgonex]

This helped me alot. Thank you so much!

[@chrispotter1063]

Great info….. passed the universal today

[@edisonhvac]

Congrats Chris!

[@chuang09]

I just passed the EPA universal certification test. I was using SkillCat app and going through the program only once and passed the test within one week. I do have some background in HVAC and chemistry though.

[@edisonhvac]

Thanks for sharing!

[@NASSTRACINC]

Thank you!!

[@josemarin9999]

Thank you

[@juicepark8785]

You will help me thrive thanks G

[@mchvac9995]

Got my results last week, i passed everything but type 2

[@PatrickQuarles]

I’m takin my universal today trying to get some notes down to study hard I might hold of today I’m not sure but I been studying for 2 weeks

[@PatrickQuarles]

I’ve learned all this over time just trying to get a big refresher. I’m in an HVAC class in trade school I’ve mostly Learned about heaters but the test comes free so I minus well give it a try

[@realSamAndrew]

As a point of clarity, at 13:15 you mixed up the symbols. You spoke the correct term but you wrote > for less than and < for greater than. It's actually the reverse. Also for clarity you should specify that if it's EQUAL to 200 exactly, it goes in the higher category.

[@edisonhvac]

You are correct Sam. There was a teaching opportunity missed and I moved on without correcting. Good point of clarity.

[@realSamAndrew]

@@edisonhvac Ha! You even said in the video that you sometimes mix those up. I'm _really_ surprised none of the students caught it 🤭

[@michaelw724]

14:04 idk if chart got updated but it messed me up haha

[@csrogers87]

In this video, your less than and greater than symbols are mixed up. The easiest way to remember is if it's () is greater than. Just pointing that out. (Since you do mention it in the video)

[@edisonhvac]

You are correct!

[@laythywbas]

Dose it matter for areas like over or below see level?

[@edisonhvac]

Gauges should all be calibrated for your elevation. My gauges would read slightly different in Denver vs. DC. There is an adjustment screw.