THE 2023 NATIONAL CAPITAL HVAC SKILLS COMPETITION
On Saturday March 25th 2023, Robidoux Heating & Air Conditioning hosted the 2nd Annual National Capital HVAC Skills Competition. The event provided an opportunity for anyone with a G3 gas license or higher, to participate in the excitement of a hands-on contest for valuable prizes and to show off their technical skills. The event showcased two participant categories: Students and Professionals. We hope this event will attract up-and-coming talent and will generate pride and excitement around careers in the HVAC trade.
Results from the 2023 National Capital HVAC Skills Competition
1st Place Student Category: Ali S. 13m:44s:11
- Two x Ridgid 18” Aluminum Pipe Wrenches (Len Murray Supply)
- Milwaukee Tool Bag (Len Murray Supply)
- Klein Heavy Duty Wire Strippers (HTS)
- Klein 7in 1 Nut Driver (HTS)
- Veto Pro Pac Tool Bag Tech OT-MC (Robidoux Heating & AC)
- Wiss Right & Left Snips (Robidoux Heating & AC)
- 1/4” & 5/16” Drill Drivers (Robidoux Heating & AC)
- Klein 1/4” and 5/16” Nut Driver Set (Robidoux Heating & AC)
- Milwaukee Reaming Pen (Robidoux Heating & AC)
- Olfa Extra Heavy-Duty Knife (Robidoux Heating & AC)
2nd Place Student Category: Ian A. 19m:37s:04
- Crescent 150 PC Professional Tool Set (Len Murray Supply)
- Two x Ridgid 18” Aluminum Pipe Wrenches (Len Murray Supply)
- Milwaukee Tool Bag (Len Murray Supply)
- Veto Pro Pac Tool Pouch-Tech Series – 4 Pocket (Robidoux Heating & AC)
- 1/4” & 5/16” Drill Drivers (Robidoux Heating & AC)
- Milwaukee Reaming Pen (Robidoux Heating & AC)
3rd Place Student Category: Ellen N. 24m:48s:86
- Hilmar Tool Bag (Convex)
- Hilmar Work Gloves (Convex)
- Hilmar Precision Screw Driver Set (Convex)
- Hilmar 1/4” & 5/16” Quick Change Nut Driver (Convex)
- Milwaukee Tool Bag (Len Murray Supply)
1st Place Pro Category: Chris F. 6m:20s:43
- Super Evac Plus II -Yellow Jacket Vacuum pump (AC Tool Source / Carrier)
- SP341 Wireless Thermometer (Carrier / TPI)
- 12/3 25 ft Electrical cord -40C lighted (Robidoux Heating & AC)
2nd Place Pro Category: Isaiah M. 8m:22s:46
- Recovery Machine- Yellow Jacket (HTS)
- Micron Gauge – Yellow Jacket (HTS)
- SP341 Wireless Thermometer (TPI/Carrier)
3rd Place Pro Category: Elio C. 14m:35m:21
- Hilmar Backpack Tool Bag (Convex)
- Hilmar Work Gloves (Convex)
- SP341 Wireless Thermometer (TPI/Carrier)
2023 COMPETITION LEADERBOARDS
LEADERBOARD – STUDENTS
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali S. | 13:44:11 |
| 2 | Ian A. | 19:37:04 |
| 3 | Ellen N. | 28:48:86 |
LEADERBOARD – PROS
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris F. | 6:20:43 |
| 2 | Isaiah M. | 8:22:46 |
| 3 | Elio C. | 14:35:21 |
A Special Thank-You to our 2023 Sponsors for providing all of the premium quality tools and equipment for our prize packs!
745 Development Drive, Unit 3
Kingston, ON K7M 4W6
613-389-2879
1155 Lola St Unit #3
Ottawa, ON K1K 4C1
613-741-6603
1771 Woodward Dr
Ottawa, ON K2C 0P9
613-723-3141
Commercial & Industrial | HVAC Systems & Services (hts.com)
830 Campbell Ave Unit #101
Ottawa, ON K2A 2C2
613-728-7400
https://www.lenmurraysupply.com/
Results from the 2022 National Capital HVAC Skills Competition
WINNER OF THE FIRST PLACE PRIZE PACKAGE – Matt Tanner 3:47:15
- Yellow Jacket 93760 SuperEvac PLUS II 1/2 hp 6 CFM Two-Stage Vacuum Pump (Carrier – Ritchie/Yellow Jacket)
- Yellow Jacket 60295 Flaring Tool with Eccentric Cone 45 DEG 3/16 to 3/4 in (Carrier – Ritchie/Yellow Jacket)
- Yellow Jacket 42006 Series 41 Manifold with 3-1/8″ Gauge, psi, R-22/134A/404A (Carrier – Ritchie/Yellow Jacket)
- Yellow Jacket 29983 Plus II 1/4″ Hose with Compact Ball Valve, 36″ (Pack of 3) (Robidoux Heating & AC)
- Klein Tools 55597 Tool Bag Backpack, Tradesman Pro Tool Organizer with 39 Pockets, Reflective Hi Viz, Padded Shoulder Straps, Molded Base (DigelAir HVAC Supply)
- TPI SP341 Wsmart thermometer comes with TPI’s Smart Probe App (Carrier- TPI)
WINNER OF THE SECOND PLACE PRIZE PACKAGE – Corey Gillan 4:29:23
- Klein 55485 Tool Bag Backpack, Durable Electrician Backpack with 48 Pockets for Hand Tools, Waterproof Bottom, Removable Tool Carrier (HTS)
- Klein 646M 2-Piece Magnetic Tip Nut Driver Set Red and Yellow 1/4” & 5/16” (HTS)
- Klein 68309 Ratcheting Refrigeration Wrench 6-13/16” (HTS)
- Klein 68310 Ratcheting Refrigeration Wrench 5–1/2” (HTS)
- Klein 44001 BLK Pocket Knife, Lockback, Black Aluminum, 2-1/2 Inch SS Drop Point Blade (HTS)
- Klein 32759 Power Nut Driver Set; Pk 3 (HTS)
- Klein 32581 Screwdriver, 4-in-1 Precision Electronics Screwdriver (HTS)
- Klein 12055 Wire Stripper/Cutter (HTS)
- Klein 12054 Kurve Heavy-Duty Wire Stripper 8-18 AWG (HTS)
- Klein Cooling helmet liner, neck & Face cooling band, cooling towels (HTS)
- Klein 12055 Wire Stripper/Cutter (HTS)
- Crescent 70 Pc. 1/4″ & 3/8″ Drive 6 & 12 Point Standard SAE/Metric Mechanics Tool Set (Len Murray)
- TPI SP341 Wsmart thermometer comes with TPI’s Smart Probe App (Carrier-TPI)
- Klein ET510 Borescope (Carrier-Klein)
- Klein Tool Case (Carrier-Klein)
- Klein drill pouch (Carrier-Klein)
- Klein cooling towel (Carrier-Klein)
- Klein 56028 Flashlight with Worklight (Carrier-Klein)
WINNER OF THE THIRD PLACE PRIZE PACKAGE – Nathan Hussin 4:30:76
- Hilmor – 4V22404410H – 4V R22/404A/410A Manifold with hoses (Convex)
- Hilmor 1839079 – TCB Tool Center Bag (Convex)
- Hilmor – 1839054 – QCND Quick Change Magnetic Nut Driver 1/4″ and 5/16″ (Convex)
- Hilmor gloves (Convex)
- Klein Dual-Range Non-Contact Voltage Tester with Laser Pointer (Carrier-Klein)
- Klein 12055 Wire Stripper/Cutter (Carrier-Klein)
- Klein 12054 Kurve Heavy-Duty Wire Stripper 8-18 AWG (Carrier-Klein)
- Klein touque (Carrier-Klein)
- TPI SP341 Wsmart thermometer comes with TPI’s Smart Probe App (Carrier-TPI)
- First Aid Kit (Advanced Prefabs)
Top Student Time – Dawson Helleman 5:28:01
- $100 Cash Prize
- Robidoux Heating & AC touque
HVAC SKILLS TOP 10 LEADERBOARD
| Place | Name | Time |
| 1. | Matt Tanner | 3:47:15 |
| 2. | Corey Gillan | 4:29:23 |
| 3. | Nathan H. | 4:30:76 |
| 4. | Adam Riera | 5:20:86 |
| 5. | Dawson Helleman | 5:28:01 |
| 6. | Ryan J. | 5:54:24 |
| 7. | Oladimeji D. | 8:27:48 |
| 8. | E.C | 8:46:13 |
| 9. | Ashwin | 9:19:15 |
| 10. | Z.K. | 9:22:38 |