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Home » leak prevention

Articles Tagged with ''leak prevention''

CO2 Refrigeration System at a Cheese Warehouse

Addressing Leaks in CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

HVAC contractors that carefully follow the proper sequence of operations can minimize the threat of CO₂ leakage for their customers, themselves, and the environment
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 7, 2023
While CO₂ refrigerant may not be as deadly to the environment as its HFC peers, there are other concerns that exist when it escapes a system.
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HDPE Cooling Tower

HDPE Cooling Tower Makes the Grade

Delta Cooling Towers’ TM Series 310-ton HDPE cooling tower features a modular, seamless, engineered-plastic leak-proof design
Greg Rankin
December 2, 2023
A North Carolina-based community college replaces an aging metal-clad cooling tower with a modern HDPE unit, reducing maintenance spending while increasing efficiency.
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Refrigerant Leak

Preventing Leaks In Refrigeration Systems

Refrigerant is expensive, so be on the lookout for potential leaks
Joe Marchese
November 21, 2023
While servicing equipment, technicians should be on the lookout for sources of potential future leaks, as well as follow good service practices to prevent creating leaks.
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Copeland Low-GWP Technology

Innovative Technologies In Low-GWP Refrigeration Systems

Manufacturers are offering new solutions to meet regulatory — and end-user — demands
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
November 21, 2023
Manufacturers have been preparing for the transition to low-GWP refrigerants for a number of years and are now introducing a wide range of innovative commercial refrigeration technologies.
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HVAC-PHCC

PHCC Educational Foundation Congratulates 2023 National Apprentice Contest Winners

The contests were held October 25th & 26th in Cleveland, Ohio on the tradeshow floor during PHCC CONNECT 2023
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
November 8, 2023

A dedicated team of contractor volunteers arrived two days before the competitions to assemble the competitor test benches, distribute the materials and supplies and set up the testing areas.


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CoolSys CO2 Refrigeration System

Servicing CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

CO₂ systems operate under much higher pressures than HFC systems, and contractors must be aware of and prepared for this when charging these systems
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
September 8, 2023
Suddenly in high demand, HVAC contractors must quickly acclimate themselves with CO₂ refrigeration and its unique characteristics and service attributes, which differ from traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based systems.
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Supermarket Refrigeration Case

Commercial Refrigeration’s Leaky Reputation

An HVAC Minute Video Update: August 28, 2023
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
August 28, 2023
At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.
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Digital Pressure Gauge

Pressure Testing A System With Dry Nitrogen

This effective method verifies a system is leak-free
Joe Marchese
July 18, 2023
Pressure testing a system with dry nitrogen can be a very effective method of verifying a system is leak-free.
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Compressor Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Worn Rings and Leaky Valves

Technicians must perform a complete service checklist to find the underlying problem
John Tomczyk
May 16, 2023
Learning how to troubleshoot a system that is experiencing leaky valves or worn rings can be challenging, so technicians need to take careful measurements in order to isolate the problem.
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Refrigerant Containers

Choosing, Selecting, and Utilizing a Refrigerant Leak Detector

Paul Flora
April 27, 2023
Know what type of detector you are using, know how to use it, and ensure it’s capable of detecting leaks by calibrating it on a regular basis.
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