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Webstone, a Nibco brand: Service Valve Kits

June 1, 2020

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Designed for tankless water heaters with integrated PRV and/or drain ports, this valve kit isolates the unit for servicing.

Liquid Refrigerant, Dense Vapors Can Damage Compressors

To prevent these conditions, the proper amount of superheat must be set at the TXV

John Tomczyk

May 2, 2020

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Refrigeration and a/c compressors are vapor compressors, meaning they are designed to compress refrigerant vapor, not liquid refrigerant.

Warren Controls: Control Valves

April 6, 2020

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This upgraded version of its AmurAct is designed for 1.5 million cycles and can withstand ambient temperatures up to 140°F.

Parker Sporlan’s SCS-PB Superheat Control System for Pulse Width Valve with Bluetooth feature.

Parker Sporlan Designs Products to Make Life Easier for Contractors

Company offers easy-to-use control system

Ted Craig

March 2, 2020

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Parker Sporlanls latest offerings include a rugged carrying case, off-the-shelf valves, and a simple-to-use board for refrigeration control.

At the 2020 AHR Expo, LG Components announced the addition of a new compressor to its product line — the R1.

LG Components’ R1 Compressor Targets North American Market

Merges strengths of rotary and high side scroll technology

Gordon White

March 2, 2020

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And at the 2020 AHR Expo, the company announced the addition of a new compressor to its product line — the R1 Compressor.

Compressor Installation and Maintenance.

Compressors' Lives can Be in Danger From Moment of Installation

Compressors don’t die, they’re murdered

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

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Many new systems have no chance of long-term success due to improper installation, said Martin Hoover of Empire Heating and Air Conditioning.

The commissioning of Fujitsu VRF systems at a residence in New Jersey.

Five Good Reasons Why A Good Compressor Can Go Bad

Failures often result from installation mistakes and poor maintenance

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

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Compressor failures are often a result of installation mistakes and/or poor maintenance, which means that they can usually be prevented.

A student assesses the compressor equipment on a job site.

Compressor Retrofits on the Rise in Commercial Refrigeration

Energy-efficient upgrades need to be weighed against total system replacement

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

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Recommissioning a system can help determine if a compressor replacement makes sense, or if the whole system should be replaced.

Verifying a Proper Pump Down

Following correct procedure can prevent damage to compressor

Joe Marchese

February 10, 2020

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Refrigerant migration can be damaging to a compressor. The refrigerant migrating back to the compressor can possibly slug the component.

Compressor Discharge Temperature Reflects How Equipment is Operating

Keep an Eye on Discharge Line Temps

John Tomczyk

February 10, 2020

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The compressor’s discharge temperature can tell the service technician what is going on inside a refrigeration or air conditioning system.

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