Kevan Mayer

Kevan Mayer

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Why is 240V called “Single-Phase”?
Why is it called single-phase 240 when there are two opposing phases (or legs)? I wondered why we called two 120v opposing legs “single-phase 240” for years. Then someone pointed out to me that a typical “single-phase” pole transformer only has one power leg entering and two coming out. That freaked me out. How can […]
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Flowing Nitrogen? Make Sure You Purged First
Flowing nitrogen while brazing does not mean the air was cleared first. Learn how to purge large ACR piping, choose a practical regulator setup, and estimate time and cylinder use.
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What is a GFI?
First off, the correct acronym for a GFI (ground fault interrupter) is “GFCI” (ground fault circuit interrupter). The purpose is to act as a safety device to protect from electrical shock. GFCIs are important components of electrical safety; they even make an appearance in our electrical safety video. GFCIs can be built into outlets, circuit […]
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Podcast guest:

Recovery Best Practices w/ NAVAC (Podcast)
In today’s podcast, Kevan Mayer from NAVAC comes talks about recovery and ways to make it work better and more safely for you. Recovering refrigerant is better for the environment and safer for us. When designing recovery equipment, NAVAC’s goal is to limit the gases we put into the atmosphere and leave the planet in […]
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How to Make a Flare That Won’t Leak (Podcast)
Kevan Mayer with NAVAC comes on and talks all about flaring best practices step by step. From cutting to reaming to torque wrenches, we cover how to make a flare from start to finish. The goal of making a good flare is to reduce leaks as much as possible, especially on ductless units and in […]
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