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Solar-powered Evaporative Cooling Tower to Reduce Energy Costs

September 2, 2022

Renewable energy enthusiasts now have reason to celebrate: EVAPCO offers a solar-powered evaporative cooling tower. The SUN cooling tower is paired with PV panels to dramatically reduce energy consumption.

Do Your HVAC Systems Pass the Taste Test?

David Richardson

August 12, 2022

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Sometimes HVAC installations don’t deliver the intended results. Is it possible they’re missing ingredients, using a faulty recipe, or a combination of both?

Tips for Improving Boiler Efficiency, Reducing Operating Costs, and Keeping Your Boiler Room Safe

July 29, 2022

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As one of the larger contributors to a facility’s expenses, it is critical to incorporate preventative measures into regular maintenance and cleaning plans for boilers.

Use Red Flags as Prompts to Measure Static Pressure

David Richardson

July 15, 2022

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Implementing company-wide static pressure measurements can be tough. Let’s look at how you can use red flags to improve your static pressure measurement consistency and reduce callbacks.

Determining the Cause of a Restricted Liquid Line

Restrictions can starve refrigeration components of refrigerant, resulting in system problems

John Tomczyk

June 28, 2022

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Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.

Refrigerant Leaks in Self-Contained Systems

It is difficult, but necessary, to locate the source of the leak and then repair it

Joe Marchese

June 26, 2022

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Locating the source of a refrigerant leak in a self-contained reach-in cooler or freezer and repairing it may be difficult, but technicians should always attempt to find the source.