Nobody likes to find insects or rodents, especially cockroaches in or around their commercial refrigerant system. Let alone these insects and other pests that enter the food storage spaces like pantries and refrigerators or your commercial establishment. Getting rid of them can become a serious issue if the place is fully infested by insects or rodents. They can find a million nooks and crannies to hide comfortably and start raving havoc on your commercial refrigerant system.
Back in 1999, there were global calls for recognition of climate change as a serious problem facing the next several generations. Companies across all sectors were called upon to investigate ways to reduce waste and cut carbon emissions. Hitachi, as one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial equipment, rose to the occasion and rolled out their own program for saving energy and improving operations for all of their customers. This program resulted in many improvements in commercial compressor installations and offered companies a clear path to operating more efficiently in the future. We'll take a look at how we got there.
How hard is it to spot a new commercial compressor versus an old one? The answer is, it really depends on what you're looking at. For many people, identifying the age and quality of a particular compressor is nearly impossible, because it all comes down to the components inside. Today, there are three main categories of commercial compressors available for sale: new, rebuilt and remanufactured. Knowing the difference between these three products will determine how good of a deal you get on your next buy.
In an effort to keep your commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems in good shape, it is important to understand the difference between the various components. Even being able to identify individual components can help with troubleshooting and identifying problems before they grow into serious failures. In this guide, we will explore the differences between your condensing unit and your commercial compressor so that you will be able to correctly identify each piece of the puzzle and understand how they work together.
Commercial compressor electronics are, in many cases, the key to a properly managed HVAC system in any building. These special electronics serve as the brain of your system, allowing you to control how and when your system operates and giving you feedback about performance so you can make more informed decisions about your business.
If you’re in the market for a refrigeration compressor replacement, choosing the right compressor is critically important to improve the energy efficiency as well as the reliability of your refrigeration system. This will have a positive impact on your operating costs, while also ensuring conformity with DOE’s new compliance guidelines for commercial refrigeration.
With adequate maintenance, an HVAC/R compressor can last longer than its expected lifespan. However, any compressor will eventually reach the end of its service life. When a compressor needs to be replaced, the technician must identify the cause of failure before installing a replacement compressor. This is extremely important because if the issue that has caused the initial breakdown is left unaddressed, it may affect the compressor replacement as well.
Heat is a normal consequence of the compression process. However, a compressor that runs too hot is cause for concern mainly because it will need to work harder, for longer periods. Besides consuming more energy, a compressor that operates under intermittent or continuous overheating conditions may fail before its time and, more importantly, when least expected. Currently, compressor overheating is one of the most common causes of commercial refrigeration problems.
A motor protection module is a key component in any healthy compressor system. Many people have never heard of a motor protection module, and have no idea how this particular component helps protect their compressors in the long run. We're here to explain the importance of this part and how it works for you.
The compressor crankcase heater was designed almost as an afterthought to solve a unique problem that affects certain compressors. The problem is that temperature variations inside and outside of the crankcase can cause the oil and refrigerant inside the compressor to change states, migrate, and even mix. In order to prevent this from happening, engineers had to find a way to regulate the temperatures inside the crankcase. Thus, the compressor crankcase heater was born.
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