This conversation is all about how to avoid the unhealthy habits that a lot of service technicians fall into working busy, long days. From quick, unhealthy meals on the go, to trying to perform physical work that your body just can’t handle, it’s important for refrigeration technicians to take action on your health if you want to enjoy a thriving work-life balance. This episode features some of my best tips for incorporating healthier habits into your day, and debunks a lot of the misconceptions tradespeople make about what’s perhaps causing more harm than good on the job.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Unhealthy eating habits on the job

-Meal planning

-Hydration and avoiding sugar

-Choosing healthier snacks (especially working at supermarkets)

-Smaller, more frequent meals

-The difference between activity and exercise

-Easy ways to start building healthy habits

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This conversation is part of our “CO2 Experts” series, this one featuring Nabil Cook, Technical Director for Omega Solutions, with a presentation on oil management design, specifically for transcritial CO2 refrigeration. Nabil covers oil separator sizing, oil line sizing, different types of oil used in CO2 systems, and various oil management strategies. Nabil also shares practical tips for handling and storing oil, the importance of understanding compressor oil throw rates, and provides detailed explanations on calculating required oil reservoir capacity and system oil charge.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Oil management design for transcritical CO2 refrigeration

-Oil management system components

-Oil regulators

-Oil separators

-Oil reservoirs

-Oil coolers and temperature management

-Oil management system strategies

-Managing oil throw - scrolls vs. recipes

-Oil line sizing

-Comparing oil types

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 246. CO2 Experts: Startup and Commissioning with Kevin Mullis

Episode 114: Energy Consumption Breakdown of CO2 Transcritical Systems with Nabil Cook

Episode 195. Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems: Projecting Annual Energy Consumption with Nabil Cook of Omega Solutions (Part 5 of 5)

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This conversation is about the importance of having a clear purpose behind your work. That purpose is what will drive your success and keep you focused on a goal, whether it's for family, personal development, career advancement, or starting your own business. We also talk about the potential for multiple career pathways within the refrigeration industry, and even looking at traditional retirement age as an opportunity to begin a new career.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Finding purpose in your work

-Investing in personal growth

-Development of Refrigeration Mentor

-Changing careers multiple times

-Starting a new career in your 60’s

-How to double your income

-Setting and achieving goals

-Financial responsibility

-Workplace culture

-Taking action towards your dreams

Helpful Links & Resources:

BOOK A CALL with Trevor to learn more about refrigeration training programs.

Upcoming Servicing Compressors, Supermarket and CO2 Trainings: Learn More Here

Learn More About Refrigeration Mentor: https://refrigerationmentor.com/

Get your FREE Service & Compressor Troubleshooting Guide: Access Here

Refrigeration Mentor on Instagram

Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel