Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Step inside the world of Refrigeration Technologies and Viper as HVAC School host Bryan Orr sits down with Mike Pastorello and Ashley Lynds for a wide-open conversation built around one core idea: great tools are invented for techs, by techs. This livestream goes inside the story behind a nearly 40-year-old family manufacturer, and pulls back the curtain on their newest initiative — an internal incubator they call The Lab, where field techs bring their best ideas straight to the people who can turn them into real products.
The Lab — how Refrigeration Technologies is helping techs like Robert (inventor of the jumper cane) take their inventions from garage idea to store shelf
VIPER EZDOSE™ — a simple, gravity-fed pan and drain treatment system built around their proven enzyme-based pan/drain solution
Enzyme science — why enzyme cocktails outperform old-school bleach and chlorine tablets for drain line and pan maintenance
Safety & dilution — PPE, proper chemical handling, and why correct dilution ratios matter for both safety and performance
The Viper lineup — Nylog, coil cleaners, welding products, and the Wet Rag brand
Community & culture — trivia, giveaways, career openings at Refrigeration Technologies, and where to catch the team at upcoming HVAC events
Whether you're curious about the science behind the chemicals in your van or just want to hear how a small, family-run manufacturer keeps innovating alongside the technicians who use their products every day, this is a conversation worth watching. Subscribe to HVAC School and follow Refrigeration Technologies to stay up to date on what's coming out of The Lab next.
Step inside the world of Refrigeration Technologies and Viper as HVAC School host Bryan Orr sits down with Mike Pastorello and Ashley Lynds for a wide-open conversation built around one core idea: great tools are invented for techs, by techs. This livestream goes inside the story behind a nearly 40-year-old family manufacturer, and pulls back the curtain on their newest initiative — an internal incubator they call The Lab, where field techs bring their best ideas straight to the people who can turn them into real products.
The Lab — how Refrigeration Technologies is helping techs like Robert (inventor of the jumper cane) take their inventions from garage idea to store shelf
VIPER EZDOSE™ — a simple, gravity-fed pan and drain treatment system built around their proven enzyme-based pan/drain solution
Enzyme science — why enzyme cocktails outperform old-school bleach and chlorine tablets for drain line and pan maintenance
Safety & dilution — PPE, proper chemical handling, and why correct dilution ratios matter for both safety and performance
The Viper lineup — Nylog, coil cleaners, welding products, and the Wet Rag brand
Community & culture — trivia, giveaways, career openings at Refrigeration Technologies, and where to catch the team at upcoming HVAC events
Whether you're curious about the science behind the chemicals in your van or just want to hear how a small, family-run manufacturer keeps innovating alongside the technicians who use their products every day, this is a conversation worth watching. Subscribe to HVAC School and follow Refrigeration Technologies to stay up to date on what's coming out of The Lab next.
