Quarterly Spark - Q3 2026 - Gas Training and Testing (01 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Quarterly Spark!

Gas Training and Testing
Followed by a Member Mixer

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Broadway Commons, 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR
1:00 - 5:00 pm - Seminar
5:00 - 6:30 pm - Member Mixer, McMenamin's Boon's Treasury, 888 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR (3 blocks from Broadway Commons)

Speaker: Don Pierce, Associated Energy Systems

Cost:

HPBA Members : $50 ($25 for each additional attendee)
Non-members: $100
Access to Video (streaming): $150. Member price for video, $50.

Description: This conversational, hands-on training is perfect for both new staff and seasoned technicians. Our trainer will bring a collection of SIT parts for Millivolt and Proflame 1 & 2, along with a technical training board. Learn everything from the basics to the technical topics.

1:00 - 2:00 pm - Basic Tech - Manometers, multimeters, hand tools, NG and LP, Gas venting basics.

2:00 - 5:00 pm - Advanced Tech - Millivolt system (820 and 885 SIT valves), IPI system, Proflame1, Proflame 2, Proflame 3, Power venting.

Outline: Gas_Training_Outline_Don_Pierce_AES_9-1-26.pdf

This seminar is great for both new and seasoned technicians, installers and sales staff. Afterwards, we will have a happy hour at McMenamin's Boon's Treasury, an iconic Salem brew pub.

Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your gas fireplace skills. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Quarterly Spark - Q3 2026 - Gas Training and Testing (01 Sep 2026)