Knowledge Base


	Knowledge Base

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."

Malcolm X

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Table of Contents

FAQ
Glossary
How To
Electrical
A/C.R
Heating
Ventilation
Air Quality
Refrigerants
Trouble Shooting
Temperature
Maintenance

References

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A/C.R

	Alco Controls - System protection
	Thermostatic Expansion Valves
	Air Conditioner / Heat Pump, Service Manual

Air Quality

Indoor Air Pollution : Introduction for Health Professionals

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Electrical

	Transformers
	Basic Electricity and Electronics
	Wheatstone Bridge / Series 60 and 90 controls
	Flame Safe Guard Controls and Flame Rectification Part 1
	Thermostat Wiring Guidelines

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Heating

	Solar Hot Water Heaters / The Theory of
	Sequence OF Operation For A Oil Furnace

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Maintenance

	Maintenance Record Chart
	Start up your Air Conditioner in 10 steps or less
	Tips Page

	Pressure / Temperature Chart
	Food Pressure Control Charts
	Refrigerants for the 21st Century This is one of the most Informative refrigerant articles I have read, its written by Dr. William Gumprecht of the Kennesaw State University. It's the story of how industry, government and private citizens worked together, beginning with Rowland and Molina's hypotheses, and long before their predictions proved correct, to fashion new refrigerant gases that should not harm the environment.
	Refrigerant Index and Retrofit Guidelines
	Pressure Enthalpy Charts R-23, MP-39, HP-62, MP-66, HP-80, HP-81, HCFC-123, HFC-134a,

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References

Grob - Basic Electronics 4th edition

Hammond Manufacturing - Pictures and liturature, http://www.hammfg.com/

Aidel - Refrigeration: Home and Commercial 4th edition

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Althouse/Turnquist/Bracciano

Alco Controls - 1997 Product catalog, http://www.alcocontrols.com/

Dupont - Product literature, http://www.dupont.com/