HVAC/R Educational Training Units and Curriculum

“I can only wish that I had the chance to work with the iConnect training units when I was a student in high school!”

“The iConnect training units are excellent – the students really can see how the units hook up with their cell phones.”

About Southwest Virginia Community College

Southwest Virginia Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a state-wide system of community colleges with a physical service area covering the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson (partial), Russell, and Tazewell. The College operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and a College Advisory Board. The institution is financed primarily by State funds supplemented by contributions from the participating localities. The College operates on the semester system and is open on a year-round basis. Classes normally are held from 8:00 am through 9:50 pm.

iConnect Training units they use:

• TU-701 Table Top Heat Pump Trainer: This heat pump trainer gives students hands-on experience in troubleshooting wiring, piping and controls on a working heat pump unit. It’s ideal for introducing heat pump theory since it’s not as advanced.

“The training units are giving students a better understanding of the electrical circuits and the refrigeration trainer is great at showing the refrigerant moving through the glass tubing.”

Patrick Stott, HVAC Instructor
Fort Myers Technical College, Fort Myers, Florida

About Fort Myers Technical College

On its 30-acre, beautiful campus located in the heart of Fort Myers, Fort Myers Technical College provides students with industry-standard technology and equipment in all classrooms and labs. Fort Myers Technical College gives students an education that enables them to become productive members of the HVAC workforce and community. Their instructors are certified and licensed teaching professionals.
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“The iConnect TU-9240 is a wonderful teaching tool for our students to use; it’s hands on, easy to use and packs a great learning experience.”

About Local 520 Plumbers & Pipefitters

“The TU-805 trainers we purchased have been the best money I have spent for my lab, they really help explain the refrigeration cycle to my students. It makes it so much easier when they can see what is going on and follow the flow. I also like the ability to control the fan speeds so you can demonstrate plugged filters and coils, they are truly amazing. One of my first year students even made the comment that they are the greatest thing since sliced bread!!! I have to agree with him, as they really help get that “Ah ha” moment when the students get what is going on. Thank you again and I look forward to more products from NPI.”

“I like the fact that we have an unobstructed view of the workings of the air handler, and we can show students the parts without having to take covers off. Now that they are on a smaller platform, it’s easier to move from classroom to classroom. These Training Units are well put together, and everything is sturdy. They give us the ability to mimic service problems and have students try to overcome them with good methodology.”