Please see the information below to enroll today! Seating is Limited! Courses will be taught in partnership with Richmond Water Heaters and will count as PEU credits for St. Louis City and St. Louis County.
All sessions take place at Ranken’s main campus in St. Louis. Attendees will meet in the Ranken Cafeteria 15 minutes prior to the start of class.
Please call or email David Munie with any questions. 314-286-3362 [email protected].
Upcoming Intro to Water Heaters Classes $199 (Non-Refundable):
- Session 1: Residential Tanks
- December 11, 1pm – 5pm
- December 12, 8am – 12pm
- Session 2: Tankless Water Heaters
- December 11, 8am – 12pm
- December 12, 1pm – 5pm
Curriculum:
Residential Tanks (4 course hours)
This comprehensive class covers residential tank type water heaters, fundamentals through in-class discussion and practical demonstration; a thorough overview of electric, gas, and heat pump water heaters, including hybrid models; how they work during normal operation and different models.
Installation considerations such as minimum room size for heat pumps or make-up air calculations for gas tanks are also covered. This class lays the fundamental groundwork for understanding more advanced water heater products. Perfect for both individuals new to the business and as a refresher for more seasoned professionals.
Topics Covered:
- Electric Tanks
- Electric principles
- Elements and their function
- Thermostats
- Water heater boosters
- Gas Tanks
- Gas valve burner assembly
- Combustion chambers
- Tank protection
- Glass lining
- Thermal and pressure relief valves
- Thermal expansion tanks
- Maintenance and flushing
- Heat Pumps and Smart Technology
- Heat pump tanks
- Principles of heat pump operation
- Electrical requirements
- Room requirements
- Effective venting considerations
- EcoPort and demand response
Tankless Heaters and Heat Pumps (4 course hours)
This class introduces tankless gas and tankless electric water heaters; discussion of how tankless electric heaters work and proper applications; the application of the water heater booster is discussed. Discuss the differences between the condensing and non-condensing platforms in tankless gas water heaters, how they work, applications, considerations, maintenance, and service, including common error codes.
Topics Covered:
- Tankless Electric
- How do they work?
- Product descriptions
- Features and benefits
- Proper model selection
- Installation considerations
- Tankless Gas
- Condensing
- Non-condensing
- Error codes
- Maintenance
- Venting
- Recirculation basics
- Heat Pump and Smart Technology
- Heat pump tanks
- Principles of heat pump operation
- Electrical requirements
- Room requirements
- Effective venting considerations
- EcoPort and demand response
If you have any questions about the courses or certification, please contact Dave Munie, Ranken Technical College Department Chair for Plumbing Technology, at 314-286-3362 or [email protected].
You must register and pay for the class two weeks in advance to attend.
To register for a class, please fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION.
To pay for a class, you can contact the Business Office at 314-286-4869 after you have submitted your application.
If you have any questions about registering for the class, please contact Julie Lakin at (314) 286-3678 or [email protected].