Advanced Refrigeration Podcast

🔥 Episode 405: Zero Zone, ARP Heat Reclaim, and the Mystery of TD Control 🔥 Ever wondered what happens when you mix heat reclaim, bypassing, and TD control ? Well, we brought in the big brains from Zero Zone to break it all down! Get ready for an episode packed with knowledge, schematics, and possibly a few dad jokes about pressure drop (because we’re all about that low ΔP life). 🔧 What’s Insid...

🔥 Episode 405: Zero Zone, ARP Heat Reclaim, and the Mystery of TD Control 🔥 Ever wondered what happens when you mix heat reclaim, bypassing, and TD control ? Well, we brought in the big brains from Zero Zone to break it all down! Get ready for an episode packed with knowledge, schematics, and possibly a few dad jokes about pressure drop (because we’re all about that low ΔP life). 🔧 What’s Insid...

The snooze berries taste like… snooze berries? Well, this episode is anything BUT a snooze! Brett and Kevin dive into Gas Cooler Bypass Strategies, asking the age-old question: "Are we overcomplicating things, or can we really dial it in better?" We break down: The effectiveness of 3-way bypass valves Whether your temp sensor placement is sabotaging efficiency How to avoid turning your system into...

The snooze berries taste like… snooze berries? Well, this episode is anything BUT a snooze! Brett and Kevin dive into Gas Cooler Bypass Strategies, asking the age-old question: "Are we overcomplicating things, or can we really dial it in better?" We break down: The effectiveness of 3-way bypass valves Whether your temp sensor placement is sabotaging efficiency How to avoid turning your s...

Advanced Refrigeration Podcast: Rack Conversions and E3 Suction Group Control In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Wetzel and Kevin Compass dive into the challenges they've faced working around the north side of the city, notably dealing with long commute times and performing rack conversions. They discuss the intricacies of repiping and updating old systems while dealing w...

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🎙️ Episode 402 is LIVE! 🎙️ Danfoss 326 HPV & BGV Controller Conversion… NO CAP! If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a tech wizard pulling off a controller conversion without breaking a sweat—or breaking anything important—this episode is for you! 🧙‍♂️ We’re talking Danfoss, Parker, Copeland, and a whole lot of “why is this not working?!” moments (that we’ll help you avoid). 💥 🔧 What’s in it...

🎙️ Episode 402 is LIVE! 🎙️ Danfoss 326 HPV & BGV Controller Conversion… NO CAP! If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a tech wizard pulling off a controller conversion without breaking a sweat—or breaking anything important—this episode is for you! 🧙‍♂️ We’re talking Danfoss, Parker, Copeland, and a whole lot of “why is this not working?!” moments (that we’ll help you avoid). 💥 🔧 What’s in it...

Episode 401: Maintaining Oil Pressure in HVAC Compressors – Back to Basics with a Twist 🎙️ Join Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass on the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they kick off the new year with an episode full of laughs, lessons, and lifesaving oil pressure tips (your compressors will thank you). This one’s got everything—from holiday work horror stories to ER visits and yes —the nitty-gritt...

Episode 401: Maintaining Oil Pressure in HVAC Compressors – Back to Basics with a Twist 🎙️ Join Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass on the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they kick off the new year with an episode full of laughs, lessons, and lifesaving oil pressure tips (your compressors will thank you). This one’s got everything—from holiday work horror stories to ER visits and yes —the nitty-gritt...

💥 Episode 353: Learning Different Rack HFC Oil Systems - Back to Basics 🎙️ This week on the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, we’re serving up the oil system knowledge you didn’t know you needed. HFC oil racks got you feeling like you’re solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded? 🤔 We got you! 🔥 Here’s what’s on the menu: ✅ Breaking down oil systems like it’s a LEGO set for adults. ✅ Pro-level trouble...

💥 Episode 353: Learning Different Rack HFC Oil Systems - Back to Basics 🎙️ This week on the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, we’re serving up the oil system knowledge you didn’t know you needed. HFC oil racks got you feeling like you’re solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded? 🤔 We got you! 🔥 Here’s what’s on the menu: ✅ Breaking down oil systems like it’s a LEGO set for adults. ✅ Pro-level trouble...

New Episode Alert! What’s cooler than sub-cooling? Superheat, TD, and… MANGA?! Episode 352 of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast dives deep into the art of basic rack refrigeration, with more charts than a weather station and enough info to make your gauges sweat! Oh, and did we mention sloths and comics make an appearance? Because why not. Whether you're fixing racks or just trying to figure out...

New Episode Alert! What’s cooler than sub-cooling? Superheat, TD, and… MANGA?! Episode 352 of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast dives deep into the art of basic rack refrigeration, with more charts than a weather station and enough info to make your gauges sweat! Oh, and did we mention sloths and comics make an appearance? Because why not. Whether you're fixing racks or just trying to figure out...

"Cold weather has arrived, and yes, even Texas gets a little chilly! In Episode 351 of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, we’re breaking down the frosty challenges of charging condensing units and racks when the temperatures drop. Whether you're braving a Texas 'blizzard' (aka 50°F) or tackling real winter weather, we've got the tips to keep your systems running smoothly. Join us for some laughs...

"Cold weather has arrived, and yes, even Texas gets a little chilly! In Episode 351 of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, we’re breaking down the frosty challenges of charging condensing units and racks when the temperatures drop. Whether you're braving a Texas 'blizzard' (aka 50°F) or tackling real winter weather, we've got the tips to keep your systems running smoothly. Join us for some laughs...

Explaining and Diagnosing Hot Gas & Kool Gas Defrost—Ohio talk again???" 🧊 Brett and Kevin are diving into the nitty-gritty of one of the industry's hottest (pun intended) topics. Want to master those tricky defrost systems and troubleshoot like a pro? This episode is packed with insights and laughs to make sure you’re at the top of your refrigeration game. 💪 👉 Topics covered: Hot gas defro...

Explaining and Diagnosing Hot Gas & Kool Gas Defrost—Ohio talk again???" 🧊 Brett and Kevin are diving into the nitty-gritty of one of the industry's hottest (pun intended) topics. Want to master those tricky defrost systems and troubleshoot like a pro? This episode is packed with insights and laughs to make sure you’re at the top of your refrigeration game. 💪 👉 Topics covered: Hot gas defro...

Episode 349: Danfoss EKE 1A - The Dangers of Schrader’s & Happy Turkey Day! Happy Thanksgiving from the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast team! This week, Brett and Kevin are bringing you a feast of technical knowledge and seasonal cheer. In this episode, we dig into the Danfoss EKE 1A, the go-to controller for precision superheat control. Plus, we’re talking about the sneaky dangers of Schrader...

Episode 349: Danfoss EKE 1A - The Dangers of Schrader’s & Happy Turkey Day! Happy Thanksgiving from the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast team! This week, Brett and Kevin are bringing you a feast of technical knowledge and seasonal cheer. In this episode, we dig into the Danfoss EKE 1A, the go-to controller for precision superheat control. Plus, we’re talking about the sneaky dangers of Schrader...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Head Pressure Controls Continued 🎙️ "Setting, Sizing, and Troubleshooting—Friends Don’t Let Friends Use Leak Lock!" Ready to be the ultimate refrigeration tech? Dive into Episode 348, where Brett and Kevin tackle: ✅ Properly sizing A8 pressure regulators. ✅ Troubleshooting head pressure control issues like a pro. ✅ Cracking the Flo-Con SC & S8 valve labels. 🚫 AND the HVAC s...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Head Pressure Controls Continued 🎙️"Setting, Sizing, and Troubleshooting—Friends Don’t Let Friends Use Leak Lock!"Ready to be the ultimate refrigeration tech? Dive into Episode 348, where Brett and Kevin tackle:✅ Properly sizing A8 pressure regulators.✅ Troubleshooting head pressure control issues like a pro.✅ Cracking the Flo-Con SC & S8 valve labels.🚫 AND the HVAC sin of...

Its That time of Year Again Head Pressure Controls, I Sound Like An Old Lady At A Casino Episode 347 Audio 🎰 It's that time of year again! Head pressure controls are kicking in, and we sound like that one grandma at the casino, just praying for a jackpot! "One more nickel, and we're good!" 💸 🔊 Episode 347: "Head Pressure Controls: I Sound Like An Old Lady at a Casino" is LIVE! We're diving deep...

Its That time of Year Again, Head Pressure Controls, I Sound Like An Old Lady At A Casino Episode 347 Video 🎰 It's that time of year again! Head pressure controls are kicking in, and we sound like that one grandma at the casino, just praying for a jackpot! "One more nickel, and we're good!" 💸 🔊 Episode 347: "Head Pressure Controls: I Sound Like An Old Lady at a Casino" is LIVE! We're diving dee...

CO2 Pipe Sizing, A Headless Chicken, And Don't Ride With Strangers — Episode 346! 🚨 This week’s episode is a wild ride! We’re covering CO2 Pipe Sizing to make sure you’re not the tech running around like a headless chicken when chaos strikes. 🐔💨 We’re also dishing out some solid life advice: never ride with strangers! And yes, it applies to your refrigeration setups too. 🤔🚗 Expect laughs, les...