Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Why do Problems Always Wait Until the Weekend?
In this new weekly blog series, NRM will highlight an issue a customer had and was able to resolve with our industry-leading control and monitoring solutions. Some of the most serious refrigeration problems can go undetected and result in equipment failures and/or product loss. Problem of the Week: Why do Issues Wait Until the Weekend? As is […]
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Solenoid Valve Stuck Open AGAIN
In this new weekly blog series, NRM will highlight an issue a customer had and was able to resolve with our industry-leading control and monitoring solutions. Some of the most serious refrigeration problems can go undetected and result in equipment failures and/or product loss. Problem of the Week: Pesky Solenoid Valve is Stuck Open Again As is […]
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Freezer Compressor at Risk
In this new weekly blog series, NRM will highlight an issue a customer had and was able to resolve with our industry-leading control and monitoring solutions. Some of the most major refrigeration problems can go undetected and result in equipment failures and/or product loss. Problem of the Week: Freezer Compressor at Risk As is often […]
Reduce Your Overall Refrigeration Energy Consumption or Peak Demand Charges?
According to National Grid, there is a very short and sweet distinction between the two:
kW is the rate of using electricity (Demand).
kWh is the electrical energy actually used (Consumption).
Oil-Filled Temperature Sensors for HVACR 101
Oil-filled temperature sensors are one of three, general sensor options along with electronic or gas-filled. Oil-filled may be worth considering if, for example, you wanted to track something like the internal temperature of stored product. This blog post introduces oil-filled temperature sensors. In refrigeration applications, most temperature sensors, of any design type, electronic or gas-filled, are […]
Liquid Subcooling: What it is and When to Apply it
Subcooling is often a lightly understood practice for new HVACR technicians entering the field. This blog post seeks to outline what it is, why it’s useful, and some of its best practices. In most cases, a new-to-the-field HVACR technician can tell you, in general terms, what liquid subcooling is. Perhaps even what it does, or […]
In Connected, Smart Technologies, the HVACR Industry Sees a Real Game-Changer
Some of the best places to gain insight on the future outlook of specific technologies or industries are trade shows, conferences, and educational sessions hosted by industry leaders. Often, a new technology or product will ignite a flurry of buzz and anticipation, but without a full understanding of its impact or integration into its particular […]
HVACR Contractors: the Key to a Healthy Relationship with Your Customers? Communication
In the relationship between HVACR contractors and their customers who rely on the complex, expensive refrigeration equipment to keep their business alive, neither partner has it easier than the other. Especially when that relationship exists in the restaurant and service industry. Both restaurateurs and contractors work long, hard hours, maintain operation no matter the weather, […]
Historically Cold Climate can Wreak Havoc on Air-Cooled Condensing Units
The historically cold temperatures gripping a lot of the country right now are not detrimental only to you, and your home heating bill; they are also increasing the likelihood of an operational issue in air-cooled condensing units. The use of low pressure refrigeration controls (LPC) is mostly found in smaller, refrigerated boxes such as beer […]
Decreasing Energy Costs as a Produce Facility — a PMA Webinar
Last month, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) hosted an educational webinar about ways in which produce businesses can decrease energy costs, and pursue sustainability goals. Three guest speakers shared their expertise and described the tools and measures they implemented to achieve their desired results. There is a growing focus on being more cognizant of energy […]