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CaptiveAire June 6, 2024
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CaptiveAire® is the nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now provides a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork, and HVAC equipment. For 45 years, CaptiveAire has led the industry with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. CaptiveAire sets the standard for exceptional quality at an affordable price. Learn more about CaptiveAire's products and technologies at captiveaire.com.

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It’s easy to market a product as high quality, but it’s much harder to quantify what that really means. Join our engineering team as we explore just some of the decisions made in designing Paragon HVAC as a next-level comfort solution. From component selection to design philosophies, manufacturing practices and beyond, every fork in the road is an opportunity to raise the bar just that little bit higher. **This video is not eligible for PDH credit, but we included it in the playlist since it follows a similar format. Videos referenced: 04:35 (https://youtu.be/4U-XG7cY7bI) 08:15 (https://youtu.be/RG3eljmqyq4) 19:11 (https://youtu.be/BpGhwZE1vJY) 19:30 (https://youtu.be/0YCyJ1bQ3qo) 21:30 (https://youtu.be/pDELW2pIvWw) Visit our channel for more educational videos such as Psychrometrics, Electrical Basics, Basic Comfort Principles, and more! 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Part 1 - Components 02:14 Compressors 04:12 EEV - Electronic Expansion Valve 05:17 Condensing Fans 07:40 Supply Wheels 09:21 DX Coils 10:37 Dampers 11:17 Common-Sense Features 11:52 Galvanized Steel Shell 12:50 Heating Coils 13:46 Part 2 - Do You Know What You’re Doing? 14:20 Making Components Work Together 15:20 PID Controls 18:37 Lab and Real-World Testing 20:06 Software Features 21:25 Electronics & Sensors 24:03 Putting It All Together 25:06 Brazing Academy 26:50 Supply Wheel Manufacturing Processes 28:35 Gaskets and Fighting Leaks 29:56 Wire Harnesses 30:47 Supplier Quality 33:47 Unit Testing 37:02 Beyond The Product 37:42 Quality In The Entire Process 41:07 Construction Mode 41:26 Connected Commissioning 41:41 Conclusion