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04-10-2013, 12:58 PM
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All, The loop issue cannot be fixed. Its not...
All,
The loop issue cannot be fixed. Its not even a long term issue, its a weird anomaly that occurs due to my location in the building. Landlord refuses to fix it.
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07-18-2012, 01:56 PM
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Lieberts and High Head Pressure Limit Switch
I have about 38-ton of Liebert cooling - all glycol condenser cooled.
The building operates a 24x7x365 loop with roof top cooling towers.
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05-02-2012, 09:25 PM
Thread: Attic AC Options - Creating a zoned system
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Attic AC Options - Creating a zoned system
I have a question about what AC options exist for an attic installation.
For starters, I have alot of experience with commercial Liebert AC units for datacenter facilities. I work with air-cooled... -
01-25-2012, 11:18 AM
Thread: Carrier Heat Pumps - Colder Climates
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Carrier Heat Pumps - Colder Climates
I ran into someone at a home show in Philadelphia, PA and to may shock he was showing off a new heat pump unit from Carrier. I pulled him aside and asked why he was trying to push heat pump...
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06-01-2011, 01:28 PM
Thread: Liebert System3 Deluxe Controls
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There is plenty of redundancy, we have 15-tons of...
There is plenty of redundancy, we have 15-tons of backup capacity. So we're covered if a compressor fails in the 20-ton, and even if the 20-ton has a total shutdown, we're only down a net 5-tons,...
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05-31-2011, 09:46 AM
Thread: Liebert System3 Deluxe Controls
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GoColts, thats exactly what is occurring here....
GoColts, thats exactly what is occurring here. After a few days, we've noticed that the temp spike happens at the same time everyday - approx 24 hours apart.
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05-31-2011, 09:43 AM
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Thanks for all the replies... Here is an update....
Thanks for all the replies... Here is an update.
We are doing a pressure test tomorrow for the condenser. The building (who maintains the loop) also took a glycol sample to check the specific... -
05-28-2011, 01:16 PM
Thread: Liebert System3 Deluxe Controls
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The unit is a 2004 date code. I dont know the...
The unit is a 2004 date code. I dont know the eeprom version until I look at it on Mon.
We just recently added sensors right by the discharge plenum, so we just recently noticed this.
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05-27-2011, 09:30 PM
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Recommendation for web-connected AC thermostat/control
I was searching the web for a wired-internet controllable thermostat for AC control. So many options, I found it hard to make a choice, was hoping someone could make a recommendation.
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05-27-2011, 09:06 PM
Thread: Liebert System3 Deluxe Controls
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Liebert System3 Deluxe Controls
We have noticed an odd thing that our 20-ton Liebert CRAC unit is doing - about once every day or so.
The unit is effectively running at full load, it should never cycle off either compressor. But... -
05-25-2011, 12:28 PM
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Head Pressure and Flow Issues - Liebert Glycol Unit
I have a 20-ton Liebert CRAC unit, glycol condenser cooled.
The unit has a 2" glycol supply and return feeding it. Its a building loop that I have no control over. The 2" pipe runs horizontal for... -
03-03-2009, 11:06 AM
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Infrared/pan units are easy, just have to clean...
Infrared/pan units are easy, just have to clean out deposits in pan with a brillo. Problem is power consumption.
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03-02-2009, 11:35 PM
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Experience with Ultrasonic Humidification in Liebert?
Would like to see if anyone has had experience with retro-fiting an ultrasonic humidification system into a Liebert or into any commercial space.
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11-25-2008, 01:44 PM
Thread: Downflow and Upflow in the same room
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Downflow and Upflow in the same room
I am on the fence regarding a purchase of a 20-ton Liebert unit for a datacenter.
The space has a 14" high raised floor plenum that we currently use with (3) 5-ton downflow Lieberts.
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09-25-2008, 11:18 PM
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The thing that really concerns me is that if the...
The thing that really concerns me is that if the leak is from the water/glycol condenser coil, what else does that imply. If the glycol/water could eat in small hole in the outside tube portion...
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09-25-2008, 11:18 PM
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The thing that really concerns me is that if the...
The thing that really concerns me is that if the leak is from the water/glycol condenser coil, what else does that imply. If the glycol/water could eat in small hole in the outside tube portion...
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09-25-2008, 04:24 PM
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Am I crazy or is this the weirdest leak ever...
One of my Liebert Challenger 3000's was looking to be a tad low on refrigerant. Could be a leak, could just be losing from gauge connections over the month.
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08-25-2008, 03:30 PM
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True cost of a water-cooled unit (domestic tap)
I have a backup 5-ton water-cooled unit.
In full operation, it uses about 4gpm.
I was trying to calculate the true daily and monthly cost if I ran the unit 24x7. Just wanted a second pair of... -
08-20-2008, 09:05 PM
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I love this forum. I second set of eyes (and...
I love this forum. I second set of eyes (and mind) always helps.
The Challenger 3 definitely can ship without a LP switch, like mine. I didn't realize that the LP circuit has to be satisfied even... -
08-20-2008, 07:01 PM
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Old Liebert Challenger - compressor shuts down after 3min
Another old Liebert unit I am raising from the dead. Its a 1994 Challenger 3 with Level 0 controls, Glycol.
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08-20-2008, 06:50 PM
Thread: Old Liebert refuses to shutoff...
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Fixed... This is a 1984 Challenger 2. There is...
Fixed...
This is a 1984 Challenger 2. There is no triac jumper, but it does have a manual low pressure switch with cut-in and cut-out.
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08-13-2008, 03:22 PM
Thread: Old Liebert refuses to shutoff...
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Old Liebert refuses to shutoff...
I acquired an older Liebert Challenger2 - date code 1984. Its in very good condition - in fact I think it was never used, but has a few weird problems.
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07-07-2008, 11:08 PM
Thread: Water Reg Valve on older Liebert
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Thanks. And because its a NC valve, if there...
Thanks.
And because its a NC valve, if there is any kind of internal failure with the valve control mechanism itself, it will remain shut, and the Liebert sensors will know to shutoff the... -
07-07-2008, 09:50 PM
Thread: Water Reg Valve on older Liebert
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Water Reg Valve on older Liebert
I picked up an older Liebert Challenger 2. Model is CU069W - so its a 5-ton water-cooled unit.
Like most water- or glycol-cooled Lieberts, it has a 2-way water regulating valve. Most of my Liebert...
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