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02-25-2013, 12:45 PM
Thread: Interview questions for IL local 597
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597 is not taking transfers. I am also a 265...
597 is not taking transfers. I am also a 265 member and have been trying for the last 2 months or so to switch. 501 was giving the run around as they were merging. But on Friday I was finally able to...
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01-16-2013, 08:25 PM
Thread: Chicagoland commercial hvac and refer work
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Chicagoland commercial hvac and refer work
Just throwing this out there to see if anyone in the area knows of any union shops are looking to hire.
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01-02-2013, 08:29 PM
Thread: Larkin condensors
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Charge was calculated by size of receiver height...
Charge was calculated by size of receiver height and diameter. and mounting direction ( vertical or horizontal) We all have books and literature from united refrigeration and refrigeration research....
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01-01-2013, 07:50 PM
Thread: Larkin condensors
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Sporlan OROA-5-180
Sporlan OROA-5-180
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01-01-2013, 06:53 PM
Thread: Larkin condensors
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Larkin condensors
Just throwing this out there for you guys. Over the last year my company has installed 4-5 new walk in coolers. ( evaps, TXV, line sets and cond.)
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09-20-2012, 04:15 PM
Thread: Microwave in the work truck!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A guy at my shop has one sitting next to his...
A guy at my shop has one sitting next to his seat. No bin or milk crates in the front for his books, and papers to get in the way. He has a little shelf made to sit around the microwave and use that...
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09-19-2012, 10:02 PM
Thread: Solutions Mechanical Chicago
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Solutions Mechanical Chicago
Anyone work or have worked for them?
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08-14-2012, 09:39 PM
Thread: Beacon 1 control board
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i haven't heard/seen the ke2 and would be...
i haven't heard/seen the ke2 and would be interested learning about it. it might be a feasible option for all the B1 systems we have out there
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08-10-2012, 06:09 PM
Thread: Beacon 1 control board
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The beacon 1 are junk. But to answer your...
The beacon 1 are junk. But to answer your questions 2sac, yes i did ohm out the sensors, one of the first things i do on any beacon system. They were all ok. And I got the pdf from heatcraft last...
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08-09-2012, 07:18 PM
Thread: Beacon 1 control board
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Beacon 1 control board
Had this issue last Firday
Walk in freezer ( " converted" to walk in cooler) with Beacon 1 set up. came in and found case at 60* going off on hi temp alarm.
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07-25-2012, 07:32 PM
Thread: carrier clo
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Not sure if anyone is following this post...
Not sure if anyone is following this post anymore, but I returned to the store the next morning, 7-24 to find the store at 75 and very comfortable.
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07-23-2012, 10:18 PM
Thread: carrier clo
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stat at 72, clean filters installed today, belt...
stat at 72, clean filters installed today, belt in good condition and tensioned right
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07-23-2012, 09:02 PM
Thread: carrier clo
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carrier clo
Carrier
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I have gone through the site and found countless threads about these relays. And I think i get them and what causes them to trip.
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03-02-2012, 10:10 PM
Thread: Union Apprenticeship
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In my local there was about a 2 year freeze on...
In my local there was about a 2 year freeze on taking apprentices. This past fall they took on a new class with a total of 8 people.
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02-28-2012, 08:21 PM
Thread: Cambridge MAU
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Cambridge MAU
Had a winter maintenance call for a car wash with Cambridge MAUs.
below is the flame sensor, notice how its worn down to a nub. Amazingly it was still able to read flame. told mgr need to replace... -
02-01-2012, 01:20 PM
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As stated before SMW is at 41 on the check. What...
As stated before SMW is at 41 on the check. What is B card wages at? what kind of difference are we talking, and how do i explain that to the wife, LOL
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01-31-2012, 07:26 PM
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Refrigeration/comm hvac work in chicagoland???
I know this is slow season but after talking with my service mgr it may not be a bad idea to look around.
Anyone out there know of any refrigeration/commercial shops that need guys?
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01-24-2012, 06:42 PM
Thread: wasserstrom eguipment
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I have worked on several Wasserstroms in BP gas...
I have worked on several Wasserstroms in BP gas stations.
They use them as a condiment bar, and storage for pickles and peppers and so on. All in all not a bad system they use copeland compressors... -
01-20-2012, 09:24 PM
Thread: Scotsman NME
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Scotsman NME
Had a call today for calcium deposits on the ice. Open the hopper lid ice looks good. rotate the auger nothing out of the ordinary....
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01-17-2012, 09:21 PM
Thread: multi level hussman deli case
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island style with 3 total levels. defrosts 6...
island style with 3 total levels. defrosts 6 times a day for 30 mins. I arrived on site 2 hours after the last defrost. and the clock was set fro the proper time.
defrosts at 4, 8, 12 a/p
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01-17-2012, 09:04 PM
Thread: multi level hussman deli case
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i have case set down to 28 or so on the stat to...
i have case set down to 28 or so on the stat to hold a mid 30 reading and i re stocked the case with product from the walk in at is at temp
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01-17-2012, 09:03 PM
Thread: multi level hussman deli case
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She was reading off of the dial thermometers that...
She was reading off of the dial thermometers that the store puts in. Not the most accurate but that is what they use. I placed my thermometer on the top shelf near the " column" or center part where...
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01-17-2012, 08:48 PM
Thread: multi level hussman deli case
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he disconnected the duct. and i relocated it down...
he disconnected the duct. and i relocated it down 4 feet or so. nothing blowing down on the case at this time
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01-17-2012, 08:26 PM
Thread: multi level hussman deli case
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sorry some info that was forgotten R-22 case...
sorry some info that was forgotten
R-22 case with clear site glass running at 44psi couldnt get liquid pressure due to leaking stem on receiver..... which is going to be replaced in the morning -
01-17-2012, 08:23 PM
Thread: multi level hussman deli case
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multi level hussman deli case
call came in as top shelf temping too high. other tech was out said it was because there was a register in ceiling above it and blowing heat down on it, recommended moving duct. I went there the case...
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