Remember, when wiring motors for a certain voltage, the service technician must always refer to the motor manufacturer’s literature and numbering scheme before wiring the motor for the desired voltage or damage to the motor’s windings may occur.
There are a variety of OEMs and independent remanufacturers offering remanufactured compressors, but it’s clear there are vast differences in the quality of the end product.
Too often, compressors get replaced when an external component, such as a defective start relay, start capacitor, or overload, is the true cause. A technician must always check these components before condemning the compressor.
Measuring supply plenum temperature is a process that can become second nature to experienced HVAC contractors, but, for those first attempting or learning the trade, the action offers many pratfalls and potential obstacles.
Scholarship opportunities have a particular importance in the realm of HVAC, especially today, when qualified, skilled work is becoming very hard to find.
The bill would require a thorough analysis of any new proposed regulation, including a cost-benefit analysis. It also calls for increased public participation throughout the regulatory process.
Zero-net-energy (ZNE) projects are becoming an increasingly popular way to save energy and showcase the green movement away from fossil fuels and carbon emissions.