bmancanfly
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| 12 Mar 2009 05:31 PM |
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Are you all HVAC contractors? Is an HVAC license required to install geo? Do you do your own drilling, for verticals, or do you subcontract out?
Anyone work in FL? |
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TechGromit
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| 12 Mar 2009 07:35 PM |
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Florida Heating Contractors License Requirements
License Required:
Certified Mechanical Contractor
Certified Class B Air Conditioning
Registered Mechanical Contractor
Certified Class A air-conditioning
Certified class B air-conditioning
While it's possible to do-it-yourself without a license, The inital charging of the system with R-22 refigerant requires a licensed HVAC contractor.
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engineer
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| 12 Mar 2009 08:01 PM |
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Correction - buying / handling R-22 requires only an EPA certification. I serviced my own and rental house equipment for a decade on that alone.
Contracting to install an HVAC system in Florida requires contractor registration (county) or certification(statewide) unless system is under 3 tons and has no ductwork and plugs into a receptacle (This allows non-contractors to install window AC, ductless minisplits and small PTACs)
I'm near Jacksonville Florida. Where are you and what are your needs? |
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Curt Kinder
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www.hoviscustombuilders.com
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joe.ami
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| 12 Mar 2009 08:54 PM |
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Can't speak for your neck of the woods, but their is nothing that can't be done on a homeowner permit in MI |
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Just a Mechanic;
Geothermal; Savings Underfoot |
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bmancanfly
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| 13 Mar 2009 08:21 AM |
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Thanks for your replies. I guess my question was not really clear. I know I can install my own system as the homeowner. But I was considering taking a class at a university which trains people in geo install. If I like it I may pursue this as a profession.
Therefore, what certifications do the installers here have, and what should I pursue if I'm interested in doing this professionally? |
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engineer
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| 13 Mar 2009 10:15 AM |
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HVAC contracting licensure would be a good start.
IGSHPA and Heat Spring offer various classes, kinda spendy. I can't vouch for either.
Do you already have an HVAC or refrigeration background?
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Curt Kinder
Absent data, you have only an opinion.
www.hoviscustombuilders.com
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joe.ami
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| 14 Mar 2009 12:33 AM |
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Many areas have requirements of several years in the business (sometimes partially mitigated by voc. training). Best bet is to start as somebody else's employee.
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Geothermal; Savings Underfoot |
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bmancanfly
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| 14 Mar 2009 07:51 AM |
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I've been in the building industry for over ten years. I build and renovate my own properties. I do all the work, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, baths, kitchens, everything myself.
I think the real estate industry is going to be in a protracted slump, possibly for over ten years. So I want to apply the skills I've acquired over the years to another field. I have great faith in the geo technology, and feel geo has a great future.
I've found an IGSHPA accredited school so I'm exploring that as an option.
I'm curious to see what path others have followed to get where they are now. |
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