Articles by Joe Marchese

Ice Breaker: Compressor Floodback

Troubleshooting Compressor Floodback Issues
May 6, 2013

Determining that a compressor has failed on a refrigeration system is normally a relatively simple procedure. But, discovering why the original compressor failed may not be as simple. 


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Ice Breaker: Using Technology as a Service Tool

April 1, 2013

There are many aspects of a technician’s job where a smartphone or tablet can be extremely useful. These devices allow a technician to search the Internet for technical information while on the job. 


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Ice Breaker: Hydrocarbon Refrigerants

March 4, 2013

Gone are the days of the three basic refrigerants: R-12, R-22, and R-502. Today’s technicians need to be well-educated on all of the refrigerants they encounter.


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Ice Breaker: Hand Tool Safety

February 11, 2013

Many careless injuries are the result of rushing to complete a task and not taking the necessary time to do it right.


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Ice Breaker: Choosing the Right Multimeter

January 14, 2013
When it comes to choosing a multimeter for servicing refrigeration systems, there are a lot of choices on the market. Careful planning should go into selecting the right meter.


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Ice Breaker: Taking an Oil Sample Without an Oil Plug

December 3, 2012
Checking the acidity and/or moisture content of refrigerant oil is one of the methods used to test if a refrigeration system is clean and uncontaminated. But how can you take an oil sample without an oil plug?


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Ice Breaker: Troubleshooting Controller Inputs

November 12, 2012
Today more and more systems are incorporating microprocessor controllers into their design. Troubleshooting the operation of these controllers can be a little tricky at times, but if broken down into sections it can be easier to handle.


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Ice Breaker: The True Refrigeration Professional

October 1, 2012
I have always been impressed with the true refrigeration professional; the type of guy that not only is able to fix a problem, but also understands the why behind the problem. These guys are not satisfied with just knowing how to replace a failed component . They want to know why it failed.


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Ice Breaker: Troubleshooting Current Relays

September 3, 2012
One type of starting relay used on fractional-horsepower compressors is the current relay. A defective current relay can cause a compressor not to start. One popular method of troubleshooting this type of starting relay is with an ohmmeter.


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Ice Breaker: Maintenance as an Energy-Saving Tool

August 6, 2012
An effective means of building any refrigeration contracting business is to sell maintenance agreements. Maintenance agreements help to build a strong customer base and even out the workload throughout the year. Is there something else they do for a contractor?


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