As a leader, it’s healthy to take a step back and see if you’ve become “That Boss.” You know, the one who nobody wants to work for and who doesn't have a shred of self-awareness. I worked at a large corporation for 5+ years, and it was easy to tell which managers valued employees. It […]

This is a basic overview of the refrigeration circuit and how it works. It isn't a COMPLETE description by any means, but it is designed to assist a new technician or HVAC/R apprentice in understanding the fundamentals. First, let's address some areas of possible confusion:  The word “condenser” can mean two different things. Many in […]

You may have noticed that 3/8 liquid lines are generally the norm in equipment 5 tons and under. We went to a job recently where the system had a 1/2″ liquid line, and it got me thinking about the ramifications of going larger or smaller on the liquid line. Liquid Line Basics The liquid line […]