Replacing Constant Cut-In Temperature Controls Most newer refrigeration systems use electronic temperature controllers Joe Marchese September 15, 2021 No Comments When replacing an older mechanical temperature control, an option for some systems is to replace the older control with a newer electronic version.Read More
Prevent Premature Compressor Wear Due to Internal Overheating Measuring discharge temperature provides insights into system workings John Tomczyk September 6, 2021 2 Comments Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.Read More
2021 Dealer Design Awards: Components & Accessories ZoomLock Push Refrigerant Fittings Produce Consistent Connections Gordon White July 26, 2021 No Comments The Gold award in the Components and Accessories category goes to Zoomlock’s Push fittings, which are push-to-connect refrigerant fittings.Read More
2021 Dealer Design Awards: Hand Tools RectorSeal’s Pro-Fit Swaging Hand Tool With Hex Bit Proves Its Merit Ted Craig July 26, 2021 No Comments The Gold award for Hand Tools goes to the Pro-Fit swaging tool from RectorSeal. Pro-Fit swage bits create precise and fast swage in copper and aluminum line sets, mini-split HVAC units, and other similar applications.Read More
Take Care When Inspecting Compressor Terminals While rare, a terminal can blow while testing, causing serious injury Joe Marchese July 6, 2021 No Comments When electrically inspecting or troubleshooting a compressor, you should always protect yourself against the possibility of terminal venting.Read More
Performance Advances in Compressors Continue Despite Refrigerant Evolution Compressor technology is getting both smart and small Robert Beverly June 14, 2021 No Comments Compressor manufacturers have been improving the products on multiple fronts in recent months.Read More
How to Properly Pipe Discharge Lines Correct installation techniques will allow optimal operation of the system Joe Marchese May 27, 2021 No Comments Lack of following these general piping guidelines will result in either a failed compressor or a system not operating at its rated capacity.Read More
Don’t Forget to Inspect and Clean the Evaporator Coil Make sure all air conditioning components are operating properly before summer John Tomczyk May 27, 2021 No Comments Summer is almost here, and as part of the seasonal commissioning process, technicians should inspect the evaporator coil and clean it if necessary.Read More
Why Changing Refrigerants May Mean Your Existing Pump Needs Replacing New refrigerants may affect the current pump Pablo Martinez-Moore May 23, 2021 No Comments When changing the refrigerant within your pumping application, it is worth discussing the application with a process specialist.Read More
Dirty Condenser May Cause Poor Airflow Keeping coils clean will lead to better system performance John Tomczyk April 16, 2021 No Comments Over time, condenser coils often become plugged or fouled with dirt, grease, weeds, cottonwood fuzz, or simply layers of dust.Read More