The difference between brazing and soldering is temperature. Soldering takes place at a lower temperature than brazing. Other than that, the processes are similar.
Sealing leaks continues to be of critical concern in light of possible fines and rising costs of refrigerants. One challenge is to find the leaks; the other is to create an effective seal.
Dan O'Halloran, service manager of Murphy & Miller, could never have anticipated what was about to happen. On Feb. 3, he was part of a three-man team that rescued a woman from her car as it was sinking into the muck of a retention pond.
A new comfort Superhero joined with some recognized superstars in the glitz and glamour of the 2nd Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems National Dealer Meeting. With perhaps the biggest marketing splash seen in years, Bryant announced the creation of Bryantman.
Gelato's ingredients are super-cooled while stirring to break up ice crystals as they form. It generally has less than 35 percent air. That creates a pretty high-end product that needs specific refrigeration requirements.
If what has transpired over the first three months since Title 24 went into effect is the norm, business may remain as usual for contractors in California this year. And, that's what scares law-abiding HVAC contractors in California.
I don't see it often, but I saw it the other day: a real sales professional. Ron turned an angry, lost customer into a customer who left thanking him for his great service.
There are some general installation guidelines that apply to many self-contained commercial ice machines. Reviewing some of these common guidelines may help technicians avoid some of the common problems encountered with installations.