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Tech Tips
September 30, 2019
Installation Check List
The installation is done! There have been many hours spent bidding the job, rounding up all the materials needed, getting the equipment, and installing the system. The customer pays you thousands of dollars, you should make sure the job is done correctly the first time, not only for their benefit but for your bottom line […]
October 12, 2018
Caution: Scroll Compressors
Caution! Scroll compressors (as with any refrigerant compressor) should never be used to evacuate a refrigeration, air conditioning, or heat pump system. The scroll compressor can be used to pump down refrigerant in a unit as long as the pressures remain within the operating envelope. On a 410a compressor, do not allow pressure to go below […]
October 12, 2018
IS PRIMARY VOLTAGE SET CORRECTLY ON THE TRANSFORMER?
Many 24v control voltage issues on BOTH commercial and residential systems are caused by not correctly setting up the transformer. Problems can be immediate or may surface may years later. Symptoms may include: low control voltage (24v), unit won’t do anything, contactor not pulling in, not being able to program thermostat, and erratic cooling, heating, […]
October 12, 2018
THREE PHASE SYSTEM AND COMPRESSOR START-UP
On startup, it should be required to have gauges connected. This is the only way you will know if the compressor is running correctly. If the compressor is running backwards, the suction pressure will not drop, and discharge pressure will not rise to normal levels. If compressor is running in backwards, remove power and reverse […]
October 12, 2018
IS PRIMARY VOLTAGE SET CORRECTLY ON THE TRANSFORMER?
Many 24v control voltage issues on BOTH commercial and residential systems are caused by not correctly setting up the transformer. Problems can be immediate or may surface may years later. Symptoms may include: low control voltage (24v), unit won’t do anything, contactor not pulling in, not being able to program thermostat, and erratic cooling, heating, […]