This topic came up because I was testing out the new MR45 digital recovery machine. That machine goes off by itself when it hits a 20″ Hg vacuum. It's a cool feature, but it is good to know when that level of vacuum is overkill and when it's not enough according to EPA requirements. You […]

Often in commercial HVAC and refrigeration, you will either find or install sight glass/moisture indicators. The sight glass portion is simple; it's just there to show if the liquid line has a full line of liquid or if it has bubbles, which shows it's a liquid/vapor mix. A clear sight glass on a running system […]

I live in Central Florida, and while it can get pretty hot in the summer, we also tend to get afternoon thunderstorms that come and go in a flash. I have been connecting gauges, checking charges, and even pulling vacuums in the rain (even under umbrellas or cardboard boxes) for most of my career. Only […]