Taco Tuesday Training Series

Part of Taco University

Join us for Taco Tuesday, a fun, free, fact-filled one-hour training webinar series, offered through Taco University. Designed for both residential and commercial audiences, these webinars keep you up to date on the latest HVAC systems, products, tools, and technologies.

Sessions are held every Tuesday at 12:00 PM ET and feature alternating residential-focused and commercial-focused topics, bringing Taco’s training into one clear, unified learning experience.

Each live webinar qualifies for one PDH credit. Attendance at the live session is required to receive PDH credit. Recorded sessions do not qualify. A link to your PDH certificate, along with access to the recorded webinar, will be emailed approximately 24 hours after the live session concludes.

New for 2026: The Efficiency Workshop

As part of Taco University’s residential programming, The Efficiency Workshop is a year-long Taco Tuesday series focused on improving hydronic system efficiency through practical, field-driven fundamentals. The series covers core principles that influence system performance across all system types, including cast iron, mod-con, and air-to-water heat pump applications.

2026 Training Schedule:

All Taco Tuesday webinars are held on Tuesdays at 12:00 PM ET. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the live webinar.

Residential

January 6: Introducing The Efficiency Workshop: Why There’s No Substitute For Heat Loss Calculations – 1 PDH

Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf, and Jason Kockx

New for 2026, we’re launching The Efficiency Workshop, a year-long Taco Tuesday series focused on one goal: helping you get more efficiency out of every hydronic system you install. Cast iron, mod-con, air-to-water heat pump — the principles apply across the board.

Too often, efficiency is left on the table simply because system dynamics aren’t fully understood. In this kickoff session, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx break it down, starting with the foundation of every efficient system: a true heat loss calculation. It’s not complicated, but it drives everything, from boiler selection and pipe sizing to choosing the right circulator. Get this right, and everything else falls into place.

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January 27: Selecting the Boiler Circulator: It Matters More than You Think – 1 PDH

Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf, and Jason Kockx

Some mod-con boilers include a circulator. Many don’t. Either way, the responsibility for getting it right still falls on you. In this Efficiency Workshop session, we’ll show you how circulator selection directly impacts boiler performance, efficiency, and longevity.

We’ll walk through how to select the right circulator for the job, and what can go wrong when you don’t. Spoiler alert: the consequences can be costly. This is one of those decisions that seems small but makes a big difference.

Part of The Efficiency Workshop

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February 17: Why Low Temp Hydronics Makes Efficiency Sense – 1 PDH

Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf, and Jason Kockx

Lower water temperatures mean lower fuel use — it’s that simple. The challenge is doing it without sacrificing comfort. In this session, we’ll show you how to design low-temperature hydronic systems that maximize efficiency while keeping customers warm on the coldest days of the year.

You’ll learn how to match system design to the heat source you’re using and why low-temp thinking unlocks better performance across the board. Because efficiency only matters if comfort comes with it.

Part of The Efficiency Workshop

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March 31: How Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Can Save More Than Just Water – 1 PDH

Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf, and Jason Kockx

DHW recirculation saves water, but without proper control, it can waste energy. In this fast-paced session, we’ll cover best practices for designing and controlling efficient recirculation systems that eliminate wait times without creating energy hogs.

We’ll also introduce Taco’s latest DHW recirc solutions, designed to make efficiency easier than ever.

Part of The Efficiency Workshop

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Commercial

January 13: Domestic Water Systems and the Taco TridentBoost™ Booster Pump System – 1 PDH

Presented by Brett Zerba, Rich Medairos, P.E., Tony Furst, and Jason O’Neill

Domestic water systems demand reliability, efficiency, and smart redundancy. In this session, we’ll walk through proper booster pump sizing, peak demand considerations, and how Hunter’s Curve plays a role in real-world system design. We’ll also tackle common questions around hydro-pneumatic tanks — when they’re required and when they’re not.

You’ll learn why adding more pumps can make systems more efficient, how redundancy improves uptime, and how smart sizing decisions lead to better long-term performance. The result: systems that work harder, smarter, and more reliably.

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February 10: HVAC Pump Fundamentals – 1 PDH

Presented by Brett Zerba, Rich Medairos, P.E., and Tony Furst

Every good hydronic system starts with a solid understanding of pump fundamentals. In this session, we’ll break down how centrifugal pumps work, how closed and open loop systems differ, and what really matters when it comes to components and operation.

We’ll also cover discharge configurations, seal types, capacities, and the basic rules of pump piping. This is practical, foundational knowledge you’ll use every day, whether you’re designing systems or troubleshooting them in the field.

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February 24: Deep Dive into Taco Custom Skid Packages – 1 PDH

Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba, Tony Furst, Ric Turmel, and Jerry McKeone

Why package? Packaged systems save time, reduce risk, and improve consistency. In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into Taco custom skid solutions, built and supported out of our Lubbock, Texas, facility.

We’ll walk through our engineering, fabrication, and quoting process, and show how custom skid packages simplify installation, improve reliability, and deliver peace of mind from design through startup.

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March 3: Data Center Systems – 1 PDH

Presented by Brett Zerba, Rich Medairos, P.E., Tony Furst and Jason O’Neill

Data centers are unique and unforgiving. In this session, we’ll cover the basics of data center infrastructure, including server racks, traditional cooling methods, and modern liquid cooling approaches, such as direct-to-chip systems.

You’ll gain insight into how cooling strategies are evolving, what designers need to consider, and how hydronics plays a critical role in keeping mission-critical systems running.

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March 17: Condenser Water Piping: Common Issues and How to Avoid Them – 1 PDH

Presented by Brett Zerba, Rich Medairos, P.E., Tony Furst and Jason O’Neill

Condenser water systems are simple in concept and easy to get wrong. We’ll walk through common piping mistakes, cavitation causes, NPSH considerations, and how pump speed impacts system performance.

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