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EPA Section 608 Certification Success: 5 Study Hacks
If you’re gearing up for your EPA Section 608 certification, you’re in the right place. The EPA Section 608 certification is essential for anyone working with refrigerants, and we’re here to guide you toward success. Here are five strategic study hacks that will help you ace the EPA Section 608 exam. From creating a study…
Read MoreDiscussing EPA Changes in 2020 and Leak Rate Thresholds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is tasked with updating and regulating the use and servicing of refrigerants to provide protection for our ozone layer and the environment. When it comes to regulations such as EPA 608, businesses and HVAC/R technicians must stay compliant. With recent changes in 2020, you as a technician must achieve proper…
Read MoreSeeking Your EPA 609 Certification? Mainstream Engineering Can Help
Since January 1993, any professional planning on servicing motor vehicle air conditioners must certify to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they are properly trained and approved to purchase and work with refrigerants. EPA Section 609 allows the purchase and servicing of any refrigerant in any size of container from an auto supply house for…
Read MoreHighlighting the Core Section of Your EPA 608 Certification Exam
To work with HVAC systems and refrigerants, technicians must undergo proper testing and earn their EPA certification to safely and effectively service and dispose of applicable products. Technicians planning to work with refrigerants need to undergo EPA 608 certification testing and pass the exam to achieve their certification. Depending on the type of work you…
Read MoreThe Benefits of HVAC Certification
Acquiring a certification and a spot of education when you’re dealing with hazardous chemicals is always a good idea. There’s loads of information about certifications and how to find the right certification provider and the information you need. Indeed, certifications are often valued in any industry because they’re a sign of a deeper understanding of…
Read MoreWhat Are Refrigerants?
The EPA keeps a pulse on everything to do with refrigerants. Indeed, the EPA certification features the impact of refrigerants. Having extensive knowledge of refrigerants and its effects on the environment is one of the most important topics covered by the certification. But what is refrigerant? Why would the EPA be paying such close attention…
Read More5 Tips for Studying for Your EPA Certification Test
Obtaining your EPA certification is one of the first major steps in the process of becoming an expert heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician. Whether you start off small by getting your Section 608 Type 1 certification online, or take the plunge and get your universal Section 608 certification right away, you should take…
Read MoreHow to Study for R-410A Certification
In a previous post, we discussed the merits of receiving your R-410A certification. Now, understanding the importance of this certification from Mainstream Engineering, how should you go about studying for the exam? Like any form of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification exam, it is best to devote at least a little time to studying. In…
Read MoreMaking the Most Of Your EPA Practice Test
Mainstream Engineering offers software to help you prepare for several different EPA certifications, with a primary focus on EPA Section 608 Type I certification. Luckily, practice tests are included within that software. Practice tests can be one of the most useful tools to use when preparing for any test, and that is particularly true when…
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