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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.

LG Components Announces New R1 Compressor

Holds press conference to discuss new developments

Gordon White

February 4, 2020

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LG Components held a press conference on February 4 at the AHR Expo and announced the release of a new product, the R1 Compressor.

Embraco: R- 290 Compressors

November 12, 2019

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These enable enhanced thermodynamic efficiency, energy savings, lower operating pressures and improved noise performance for L/MBP applications.

Tracking Down the Cause of Compressor Motor Overheating

Voltage imbalance in three-phase system may be elusive reason for the problem

John Tomczyk

November 4, 2019

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One of the more popular three-phase electrical services that is supplied to medium-size commercial buildings is the Wye or Star configuration transformer.

Mistakes To Avoid When Changing Out A Compressor

Following these steps can reduce the chances of a call back

Joe Marchese

October 7, 2019

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Replacing a compressor is typically a major investment, so having to return and repair the same issue, or an additional issue, should be avoided.

2020 March 23

Week 1: March 23
In this issue, we look at what the experts in manufacturing, distributing, and contracting are saying about what to expect in terms of sales, regulations, and industry trends.

Week 2: March 30
We also discuss geothermal technology and how contractors can profit from this lucrative market.

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LG Components’ R1 Compressor Targets North American Market

Compressors' Lives can Be in Danger From Moment of Installation

Five Good Reasons Why A Good Compressor Can Go Bad

Compressor Retrofits on the Rise in Commercial Refrigeration

Verifying a Proper Pump Down

Compressor Discharge Temperature Reflects How Equipment is Operating

LG Components Announces New R1 Compressor

Embraco: R- 290 Compressors

Tracking Down the Cause of Compressor Motor Overheating

Mistakes To Avoid When Changing Out A Compressor

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