June 2025

Turn Up the Heat on HVAC Education

Get Hands-On with the Hottest HVAC Tech Before School Starts

As the summer heat kicks in, there’s no better time to power up your HVAC/R program with training equipment that’s built for today — and tomorrow. At iConnect Training, we’re proud to introduce two standout systems designed to elevate heat pump instruction and prepare students for the latest innovations in sustainable and energy-efficient climate control.

From inverter compressors to eco-conscious refrigerants, these new training units deliver hands-on experience with the technologies reshaping the industry.

TU-808 Heat Pump Trainer with Inverter Compressor & R-290

Compact and portable, the TU-808 gives students a deep dive into inverter compressor technology and natural refrigerants. With real-time frequency readouts and visible phase changes, this training unit makes it easy to teach energy-efficient system behavior using eco-friendly R-290.

Highlights:

• Uses R-290 “green” refrigerant
• Inverter compressor with adjustable speed
• Real-time system behavior displayed
• Includes TRU Digital Kit and 36 hours of eLearning

TU-406C Residential Heat Pump Trainer

Bring the residential HVAC experience into your lab with the TU-406C. Featuring ductwork, a digital monitor, and built-in fault simulations, this training unit gives students the opportunity to troubleshoot electrical and refrigerant issues just like they would in the field.

Highlights:

• Includes R-454B refrigerant and visible wiring/piping
• Simulates multiple system faults
• Built-in gauges, reversing valve, and TXV
• Comes with 234 hours of eLearning content

See Them Live at SkillsUSA

We’re excited to showcase both the TU-808 and TU-406C at SkillsUSA, June 23–27, 2025 in Atlanta, GA — iConnect Training’s debut at America’s Premier Skilled Trades Showcase. Stop by to explore how these units can transform your training program.

Summer is the season to upgrade. Start strong, teach smarter.

Explore the TU-808 Heat Pump Trainer with Inverter Compressor & R-290 Refrigerant

Expanding HVAC Electrical Controls Learning Opportunities with the New TU-9242 Expansion Panel Package

For HVAC instructors, providing hands-on, practical learning experiences is essential to prepare students for real-world troubleshooting and system installation. The TU-9240 HVAC Electrical Control Training Unit has long been a valuable resource in HVAC electrical education, offering a safe, modular, and interactive environment for students to explore electrical principles and control circuits in HVAC systems. Now, with the introduction of the TU-9242 Expansion Panel Package, instructors can elevate their classroom lessons even further by adding nine new panels that deepen students’ understanding of complex control components and scenarios.

Nominate Your Classroom MVP

As we gear up for the new school year, we want to take a moment to recognize the students who made a lasting impression last semester.

We’re giving a $50 Amazon gift card to one instructor and a matching $50 gift card to the student they nominate — a great way to reward hard work and celebrate success on both sides of the classroom.

How to Enter: Tell us about a student who went above and beyond. Just fill out the form and share what made them your Classroom MVP.

Congratulations to our May recipients of the Cuisinart Grill Tool Set! They answered the question, "What’s one hands-on lesson or activity you use to teach electrical control systems—and how do your students respond to it?"

• Ryan Ziehr, Corporate Trainer/Dean of Students at Haynes Mechanical/Haynes University in Greenwood Village, CO

"We have created a board with 10 different style relays and 10 switches with 1 light. We wired the board through the 10 relays and a combination of switches. Our student then needs to trace the wires and create a wiring diagram to turn the light on."

• Kendall Edwards, Lead Instructor at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC

"My favorite hands on assignment for electrical controls is our training boards, the students have to add the controls to the board and then wire them in and get them to control different loads, such as dampers, motors, and lights. It give them a controlled environment to diagnose and set up different types of control systems."

• Thomas Schaefer, Technical Service Manager at Upstate Systems in Buffalo, NY

"I hand out a paper showing individual parts so that when wires are connected properly, they comprise a complete circuit. The sheet is inserted into a clear cover and using dry erase markers they can connect the parts easily and correct mistakes if necessary. Students say that they never had to "create" a drawing and found that they learned the circuit operation better when they did."

Contact Us

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