The Outspoken Engineer

Our New Office Is Taking Shape! Office Build | HVAC HQ E2

790 views · 1w ago · 4:32

See the progress on our new office build as we wrap up phase one and prepare the space for the future of HVAC engineering. Jacob from The Outspoken Engineer takes you through the latest updates on the site. We are at the end of the first phase of this office build, and the structure is really starting to take shape. This tour focuses on the interior layout and the practical design choices we are making to ensure the space works for our specific engineering needs.

The Cooling Post Closes - Neil Everitt & HVAC Industry News

919 views · 2w ago · 1:03:41

The Outspoken Engineer sits down to discuss the realities of the HVAC industry and the path to long-term personal growth. Jacob Swei welcomes a guest with a deep background in journalism and editing to explore the intersection of communication and technical expertise. They discuss the challenges of building a sustainable engineering career while navigating the demands of a fast-paced trade.

Topics: The Outspoken Engineer: Industry Voices · From School Leaver to Industry Insider · The Golden Age of Press Conferences · The Eureka Moment for The Cooling Post · Maintaining Editorial Independence · Are Manufacturers Challenged Enough?

UK Heatwave: Plumbers Are Moving Into Air Conditioning

2.1K views · 2mo ago · 13:05

Guest: UK Heatwave

Jacob Swei, The Outspoken Engineer, discusses the growing number of plumbers and electricians moving into the air conditioning industry as the UK continues to experience record-breaking heatwaves. With demand for air conditioning increasing, product shortages across the industry and a major shortage of skilled engineers, could plumbers and heating engineers actually help solve the UK’s air conditioning skills gap?

Building something special | HVAC HQ E1

880 views · 3mo ago · 9:13

Jacob takes you behind the scenes for a first look around the future home of HVAC, Sub-Cool FM and The Outspoken Engineer. The building work isn’t complete yet, but this unfinished space marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for us and we want to take you through the entire transformation.

Stay Cool Without Air Con? Here's How

1.7K views · 4mo ago · 3:57

Jacob shows you how to stay Cool without Air Con? Here's How When the heat hits, not every home has air conditioning — and not everyone wants to spend a fortune trying to cool one room down. So in this episode of The Outspoken Engineer, we’re putting one of the internet’s most ridiculous “cooling hacks” to the test: strapping ice lollies to a desk fan.

Topics: Hack 1 – Tabletop Fan Cooling Hack (Stay Cool Without Air Con) · Hack 2 – Ice Lolly Cooling Hack · Hack 3 – Ice Lolly + Fan Combo (DIY Air Conditioning Hack) · Hack 4 – Mobile Air Conditioning Unit Review · Mobile Air Con Unit: Pros and Cons Explained

Mitsubishi Electric Face Off feat. George Groves & Lucas Roehrig

73K views · 5mo ago · 16:42

Guests: George Groves, Mitsubishi Electric UK

Welcome to the ultimate HVAC face-off filmed inside the ring at Dale Youth Boxing Club In this episode of The Outspoken Engineer, we sit down with Mitsubishi Electric UK and put them through 3 intense rounds of questioning — no scripts, no filters, just real answers from the field.

Topics: Mitsubishi Electric Round 1 · Mitsubishi Electric Round 2 · Mitsubishi Electric Round 3 · Mitsubishi Electric Results

Panasonic Face Off (feat. George Groves & Lucas Roehrig)

1.1M views · 5mo ago · 16:52

Guests: George Groves, Panasonic Heating

Welcome to the ultimate HVAC face-off filmed inside the ring at Dale Youth Boxing Club In this episode of The Outspoken Engineer, we sit down with Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions and put them through 3 intense rounds of questioning — no scripts, no filters, just real answers from the field.

Topics: Round 1 - Panasonic Technical Support & Reliability · Round 2 - Panasonic Unique Products You NEED to Know · Round 3 - Panasonic The Future of HVAC · Results

Daikin Face Off feat. George Groves & Lucas Roehrig

332K views · 5mo ago · 19:54

Guests: George Groves, Daikin UK

Welcome to the ultimate HVAC face-off filmed inside the ring at Dale Youth Boxing Club In this episode of The Outspoken Engineer, we sit down with Daikin UK and put them through 3 intense rounds of questioning — no scripts, no filters, just real answers from the field.

Topics: Daikin Round One · Daikin Round Two · Daikin Round Three · Daikin Results

Panasonic’s Chillers - The Ultimate Walkthrough

228K views · 1y ago · 18:47

Guest: Panasonic’s Chillers

exclusive walkthrough of two Panasonic commercial chiller installations. This isn’t a tutorial or classroom session — it’s a real-world look at two working chiller systems, filmed directly on location. Jacob walks through both sites, showing how the systems have been installed, connected, and configured, sharing honest insights along the way.

Mitsubishi Electric’s NEW R290 Heat Pump – MSZ-RZ Wall Unit Review!

298K views · 1y ago · 4:57

We review the brand new Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-RZ R290 wall mounted split unit – the future of heat pumps and air conditioning. Featuring R290 propane refrigerant (GWP under 1), 3D i-see sensor, quad plasma air purifier, built-in Wi-Fi, Google Assist & Alexa smart control.

Topics: Mitsubishi Electric R290 MSZ-RZ · Mitsubishi Electric RZ GWP · Mitsubishi Electric RZ Sizes · Mitsubishi Electric RZ Features · Mitsubishi Electric RZ Wi-Fi · Mitsubishi Electric Quad Plasma Filter

Panasonic Etherea 3: Quiet, Efficient, and Smart – Full Review!

79K views · 1y ago · 8:32

The Panasonic Etherea 3 air conditioning unit is designed to be the ultimate premium wall-mounted air conditioner for both homes and businesses. Combining sleek design, smart features, and exceptional energy efficiency, this latest generation offers everything you’d expect from a high-end cooling and heating solution – and more.

Topics: Panasonic Etherea 3 Colours · Panasonic Etherea 3 Sizes · Panasonic Etherea 3 Scop and Efficiency · Why You Should have a Panasonic Etherea 3 in your home or office · Panasonic Etherea 3 Features · Panasonic Etherea 3 Controller

The Quietest AC Pump We've Ever Used – Refco’s New Innovation!

5.5K views · 1y ago · 7:36

FIRST LOOK: Refco’s Silent Condensate Pump The VAMP-F – Is This the Future of Air Conditioning? You’re seeing it before anyone else – we got exclusive early access to Refco’s brand-new, virtually silent condensate pump, and this could be a serious game-changer for the HVAC industry.

Topics: Refco VAMP-F

Elitech HVAC Charging Scale Honest Review - Is it Worth Your Money?

3.3K views · 1y ago · 5:19

In this video, we review the @elitechuk LMC-100F+ Digital HVAC Charging and Recovery Scale, designed for precise refrigerant handling with a max capacity of 110 lbs (50 kg) and 2g resolution. Whether you're charging, recovering, or weighing refrigerants, this rugged and reliable scale is built for HVAC pros who demand accuracy and ease of use.