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Five Rules for Charging Refrigeration Systems

The charging process can be tricky without the help of these guidelines

June 10, 2019

When the nameplate charge is not specified, there are guidelines and techniques all technicians should follow when charging a system.

Seven Design Changes That Reduce Refrigerant Charge

Soaring prices and uncertainty about supply have made this a priority

Mustafa Yanik

April 8, 2019

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Optimizing refrigerant charge has always been a key part of designing cooling systems and balancing their efficiency, reliability, performance, and cost. But recently, that balance has shifted, and refrigeration engineers are once again looking at refrigerant as a key piece of the puzzle.

Navac Inc.: Refrigerant Charger

April 8, 2019

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This product is under 40 pounds and automates the system evacuation and recharge process.

Btu Buddy 188: Charging a Heat Pump By Superheat in Cold Weather

Bill Johnson

November 19, 2018

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Bob and Tim are at a job where a customer has damaged a refrigerant line on a heat pump. When they arrive, the line is still blowing a slight amount of vapor from the split in the line.

Bryan Jones, an installer at Fire and Ice Heating and Air Conditioning, Columbus, Ohio, ensures the charge is correct. - ACHR

Best Practices For Charging a Residential Cooling System With Refrigerant

Take the guesswork out of charging a system

Joanna R. Turpin

July 2, 2018

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It seems like charging a residential cooling system with refrigerant should be a fairly straightforward procedure.

Pre-Charged Line Sets Save Time, Money When Installed Correctly

Joe Marchese

July 2, 2018

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Some refrigeration systems are designed to be installed using a pre-charged line set.

NAVAC Inc.: Charging Unit

June 18, 2018

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This smart charging unit offers automatic operation for intuitive, consistent system evacuation and refrigerant filling.

Porter-Cable: Charging Storage Bag

November 20, 2017

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This product offers charging capabilities in a stand-alone storage product. While many contractors struggle with jumbled bags of tools and batteries, this storage bag keeps everything organized.

Luxaire Unitary Products: Variable Capacity Unit

April 24, 2017

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The Luxaire Acclimate Variable Capacity Residential Systems from Johnson Controls Inc. are high-efficiency residential systems with built-in advanced charge monitoring. This quick and accurate means of measuring refrigerant charge saves contractors time.

The Professor: The Perils of Overcharging

Too much refrigerant can cause a number of system issues

John Tomczyk

December 5, 2016

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A closer look at a refrigeration system with an overcharge of refrigerant.

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ACHRNEWS

2019 October 7

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we present the Commercial Heating Showcase, as well as a look at developments in home performance contracting, and in the refrigeration industry.

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