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Home » FROSTlines

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Reducing Leaks in Refrigeration Systems Makes $ense

HFC prices are rising, increasing the need for comprehensive leak detection and mitigation
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 1, 2022
Prices of HFCs are increasing, which makes leak detection and mitigation an important strategy for food retailers.
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Navigating A Summer of Electricity Uncertainty

Power outages may become more common as demand outstrips supply
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 28, 2022
There’s nothing better than a comfortable, air conditioned home during summer. Unfortunately, that may be in jeopardy, as electric grid operators around the country warn of possible shortages.
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Determining the Correct Refrigerant Charge

Several methods can be used to ensure the right amount is used in a refrigeration system
Joe Marchese
May 24, 2022
When adding refrigerant to a refrigeration system, there are several different methods a technician can use to determine the correct amount needed.
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Dirty Condenser.

The Importance of a Clean Condenser

A dirty coil will result in less heat transfer and poor efficiency
John Tomczyk
May 4, 2022
The condenser is the most underrated component in an air conditioning or refrigeration system.
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Installing Thermostatic Expansion Valves

Don’t assume the TXV is properly adjusted from the manufacturer
Joe Marchese
April 26, 2022
As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when a replacing a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).
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Oil Traps Protect the Compressor

All vapor-carrying lines in a system should have an oil trap to ensure proper oil return
John Tomczyk
April 8, 2022
Even though the circulated refrigerant is the working fluid required for cooling, lubricant or oil is needed for lubrication of the compressor’s moving mechanical parts.
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Components and Equipment More Expensive, Hard to Get

Dealing With the ‘New Norm’
Joe Marchese
April 7, 2022
Equipment still fails like it did before 2020, but depending on your customer base, scheduling jobs can be a little more frustrating since the start of the pandemic.
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Helen Walter-Terrinoni from AHRI.

How to Prepare For the HFC Phasedown

Important steps that the HVACR industry should be taking now
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 5, 2022
The HFC phasedown and impending transition to lower-GWP refrigerants were top-of-mind at the recent AHR Expo. With the AIM Act, there is no stopping the transition to A2L refrigerants.
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Frost

Frosty Evaporator Will Prevent Correct Airflow

Compressor may also become damaged from flooding or slugging
John Tomczyk
March 23, 2022
The evaporator is one of the major components of any refrigeration or air conditioning system.
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The Benefits of Using the Pinch-Off Tool

This handy tool can help ensure leak-free refrigeration systems
Joe Marchese
March 2, 2022
Many new self-contained fractional horsepower refrigeration systems will be shipped from the factory with no service access ports.
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