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Understanding Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Troubleshooting refrigeration systems requires knowledge of electrical fundamentals

September 12, 2024

Technicians need to understand the basic electrical fundamentals and how they relate to each other in order to better troubleshoot electrical failures.

RectorSeal Acquires Electrical Supplier PSP Products

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

August 12, 2024

The acquisition broadens RectorSeal’s existing surge-protection product line while allowing for continued growth, a press release from the company said.

Franklin Electric Names Next CEO

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

May 16, 2024

Joe Ruzynski will succeed Gregg Sengstack as the CEO of Franklin Electric, effective in July.

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Repairing Damaged Electrical Wiring

Always inspect the electrical wiring for damaged or loose connections

Joe Marchese

May 1, 2024

Regularly inspect refrigeration equipment wiring for damaged or loose connections, especially in older systems that have not been properly maintained.

METUS Partners With Maker of Smart Electrical Panels

September 11, 2023

The METUS-SPAN product integration is intended to help homeowners eliminate dependence on fossil-fuel-reliant heating and cooling systems and conventional electrical panels.

Harlan is New Business Development Manager at WAGO

June 6, 2023

Amy Harlan, who has an extensive background in electronics and device connectivity, is the new business development manager for device connection technology at the global electronics technology firm.

Victor Hawdon, Former NSI Industries Senior VP & Founding Partner, has Passed Away

May 24, 2023

Hawdon was instrumental in developing many products, sales tools, and packaging alternatives used across the electrical industry.

Electrical Concepts for HVAC Technician Success

Improving skills to enhance field capabilities

Angela D. Harris

August 31, 2020

Electricity is a powerful tool when harnessed correctly but a lethal danger when handled improperly.

Grounding Electrical Components

That ground wire is there for a reason: to protect you and others who work on the system

Joe Marchese

March 5, 2018

When replacing electrical components, it is very important to ensure the component is properly grounded. Do not overlook the importance of the ground wire. Although many times an ungrounded component will not affect the operation, it is not safe.

What Most Techs Get Wrong About Wire Sizing

When a 10-gauge wire on a 50-amp breaker is OK

Bryan Orr

September 18, 2017

Over and over again, I have heard HVACR technicians and electricians quote rules of thumb regarding wiring sizing, and I have witnessed and participated in many heated debates on the topic.