Where To Install the Liquid Line Sight Glass Refrigeration technicians may differ on the best location Joe Marchese August 29, 2020 No Comments Ask several refrigeration technicians about the best location to place a sight glass, and you will probably get several different answers.Read More
Worn Rings and Leaky Valves Can Cause Problems Diagnosing the issue in refrigeration and air conditioning systems can be tricky John Tomczyk August 28, 2020 No Comments Worn compressor rings and/or leaky compressor suction or discharge valves can cause a lack of cooling in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.Read More
Pandemic May Shift Grocery Design Equipment flexibility is needed so that grocers can adapt quickly to customer demands Joanna R. Turpin August 12, 2020 2 Comments The pandemic may bring about changes at grocery stores and other food retailers, which could affect how refrigeration systems are applied.Read More
Refrigeration Showcase 2020 The newest products designed to keep products cool Joanna R. Turpin August 10, 2020 No Comments The equipment and components in this showcase are designed to appeal to both end users and the people who work on them in the field.Read More
You’re Only as Good as Your Last Service Call Always stay in control of the repair process and maintain a professional attitude Joe Marchese August 8, 2020 No Comments Repairing refrigeration equipment — or, really, any equipment — has a huge customer service component.Read More
Manufacturers Ask CARB to Extend Air Conditioning Deadline Under current regulation, new a/c equipment must have a GWP limit of 750 by 2023 Joanna R. Turpin August 4, 2020 No Comments CARB is proposing a GWP limit of 150 for new stationary refrigeration systems containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant, starting on Jan. 1, 2022.Read More
CARB Outlines Refrigeration Updates At Recent Workshop Food retail sector can choose from two options in order to comply with rules Joanna R. Turpin August 4, 2020 One Comment CARB held a public workshop in July to discuss its most recent proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs.Read More
R-454B Emerges As A Replacement For R-410A This mildly flammable refrigerant has already been selected by one major OEM Joanna R. Turpin August 2, 2020 No Comments The big debate in the HVACR industry right now is which refrigerant(s) will be chosen to replace R-410A in many types of comfort cooling equipment.Read More
New Refrigeration Compressor Design Offers Improved Efficiency Purdue University’s orbiting scroll design is driven by a gear mechanism July 30, 2020 No Comments A compressor design proposes a new drive mechanism for compressors used for cooling in homes, buildings, airplanes, and cars.Read More
Free Natural Refrigerant Library Available Online For Limited Time NASRC offers on-demand presentations that highlight new technologies for supermarkets July 30, 2020 No Comments NASRC is offering free access to its on-demand presentations highlighting the latest natural refrigerant technologies.Read More