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Slipstream brings technical information to life with videos that teach, engage, and inspire.

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The clean energy sector is blossoming with career opportunities. We partnered with Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) for a behind-the-scenes look into some of the careers and the people that are making an impact every day in Wisconsin.

maximize your facility

Building operators, facility managers, and maintenance professionals could always use a quick resource to improve building performance. We offer proactive solutions to common commercial building problems, preventive maintenance strategies, and tips to save energy and improve equipment life.

advanced building controls

Part of a full training course developed for the U.S. Department of Defense Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), these short videos show energy managers how to use advanced controls to save energy and ensure buildings run at peak performance.

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Utility Careers Featuring an Electric Superintendent and a Lineworker

Slipstream partnered with Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) to obtain interviews from several stakeholders that are on the front lines of a clean energy future. Join us for a behind the scenes look into some of these careers and the people that are making an impact every day here in Wisconsin.

How a Packaged Rooftop Unit Works

Ryan Hoger explains how an RTU works and shows the major components for both the cooling and heating operations.

How to Clean a Packaged RTU Condensate Trap

Dave Herman tells us how to properly clean a condensate trap on a rooftop unit.

How to Clean a Packaged RTU Condenser Coil

Dave Herman shows us how to properly clean a condenser coil on a rooftop unit.

How to Clean a Packaged RTU Evaporator Coil

Dave Herman shows us how to properly clean an evaporator coil on a rooftop unit.

How to Test Amp Draws on a Packaged RTU

Dave Herman shows us how to test the amp draws on the compressor, condenser fan, and the blower motor while the RTU is running and explains what these tests can tell us.

How to Test Temperature Drops on a Packaged RTU

Dave Herman shows us how to test temperature drops on a rooftop unit to test if the unit is running properly.

Meister Cheese: A Case Study

Packaged RTU Filter Maintenance

Ryan Hoger discusses different types of filters for a packaged RTU, when to change them, and how to measure pressure drop across the filter and why this metric matters.

What Is an Economizer for a Packaged RTU?

Ryan Hoger shows a typical economizer and some different vintages/types you might see in the field. He also covers typical control units for an economizer and provides some troubleshooting tips.