With so many natural disasters hitting the U.S. lately, one thing’s for sure…..medical facilities don’t have time to shut down. But how do hospitals and clinics pull it off during Mother nature’s disasters? Unfortunately, climate related disasters are becoming a more frequent common reality for communities all over the world. But don’t worry, most hospitals […]
Troubleshooting an MRI Machine
There are many different issues that can cause problems in an MRI machine. Here are a few of the most common problems faced by MRI technicians. MRI helium level is low: If your MRI machine is alerting you about the helium level most likely its because it hasn’t been monitored as it should be. It […]
Are Economizers for Process Chillers Getting Missed By the Engineering Community? Just Maybe?
Guilty As Charged Yes, I am obviously an advocate for proper application of economizers for smaller (1-20) ton process chillers. I have a lot of friends within the mechanical engineering community that just about all say, “Wow, that’s a great idea!” (as in, you go Martin!)… Yet, when it comes to specifying an economizer for […]
Is Scheduled PM’s (The Holy Grail of an HVACR Business) a Thing of the Past?
Why Do HVACR Contractors Sell PM’s? Ask any HVACR contractor, who is forward thinking enough to build value in their business, they will tell you that selling preventive maintenance agreements (PM’s) ads the most value to their business over time. Many will even hire dedicated sales people focusing much or all of their efforts on […]
3 Things the Market Will Demand From the Next Generation of Process Chillers
As I travel the country conversing with end users, contractors and consulting engineers about process chiller applications, I would like to share the top three things I am hearing about most commonly. 1. Energy efficient: Many states are making significant efforts to improve energy efficiency using a variety of carrot and stick approaches. For the latest […]
Legacy Chillers: Equipped with On-Screen User Help
In some cases, the on-screen user help built right into the HMI can answer technician questions, before they even have to call tech support. Legacy Chiller’s is on the technician’s team. For more information, or to request a copy of the Buyer’s Guide, visit the homepage at LegacyChillers.com
Process Chiller Training: How a Re-Circulation Tank Setup Works in a Process Chiller
How does a recirc tank affect your process? What are the pros and cons? This video was made to help technicians have a better understanding of this type of system. To learn more, or to receive a copy of the Process Chiller Buyer’s Guide, visit our homepage at LegacyChillers.com!