That picture above is a WW2 poster reminding soldiers of informed self-interest, which is something we ought to consider when making decisions. We live in a world where we often make decisions quickly and expect to see quick results. That works whenever I buy from Amazon. I order a new belt, and it shows up […]

As we have mentioned in several previous articles (such as this one HERE), many blended refrigerants have glide, which simply means they boil and condense over a range of temperatures instead of just one temperature. As an example, consider refrigerant R407c. It is a zeotropic blend, which means it has enough glide to make a […]

Courtesy of Emerson It is important to have refrigerant that is free from debris and contaminants, and we control these issues on many different fronts. 1. Proper tubing handling preventing copper shavings, dirt, and water from entering while installing. 2. Flowing nitrogen while brazing to prevent carbon build-up. 3. Deep vacuum of 500 microns or […]