We all know that the primary function of refrigeration is to keep food cool. Easy, right? Even though food storage sounds pretty simple, there are a lot of things we should keep in mind when we think about food safety and quality. There’s a lot more to storing food than sticking it in the fridge […]

I don't do much in the way of “rack” refrigeration. However, I recently had a conversation with experienced rack refrigeration tech Jeremy Smith, and he got me thinking about EPR valves. I've heard EPR (evaporator pressure regulator) valves called suction regulators or hold back valves. In essence, they hold back against the suction line to […]

This article was written by Tim De Stasio with Southern Comfort Consulting and Service. It was originally published on his blog, which you can access by clicking THIS link, but he permitted us to republish it on HVAC School as well. Thanks, Tim! It is critical for an HVAC technician to understand airflow and how […]