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Understanding Kysor Warren FTE & Kevin's Bored & Whos Bob Uecker ??? --Episode-437 Audio
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40:54Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laughter-filled episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they delve into the intricacies of Kaiser Warren FTE systems and CO2 racks. Between technical discussions about oil separators, medium temp compressors, and Tech Lab equipment, the two trade hilarious banter and recount chaotic workwee…
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Understanding Kysor Warren FTE & Kevin's Bored & Whos Bob Uecker--Episode-437 Audio
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40:54Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laughter-filled episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they delve into the intricacies of Kaiser Warren FTE systems and CO2 racks. Between technical discussions about oil separators, medium temp compressors, and Tech Lab equipment, the two trade hilarious banter and recount chaotic workwee…
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Understanding CO2, Going Through a Transcritical CO2 Racks P&ID, Are We Getting Cancelled??-Episode 436 Video
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45:16Join hosts Brett Wetzel and KevinCompass in this hilariously unfiltered episode of the Advanced RefrigerationPodcast. From wrestling with their frugality over dog training to diving deepinto the intricacies of CO2 racks, they cover it all. They walk you throughevery detail of the PNID diagram, discuss troubleshooting tips, and share theirthoughts o…
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Understanding CO2, Going Through a Transcritical CO2 Racks P&ID, Are We Getting Cancelled??- Episode 436 Audio
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45:16Join hosts Brett Wetzel and KevinCompass in this hilariously unfiltered episode of the Advanced RefrigerationPodcast. From wrestling with their frugality over dog training to diving deepinto the intricacies of CO2 racks, they cover it all. They walk you throughevery detail of the PNID diagram, discuss troubleshooting tips, and share theirthoughts o…
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Programming Micro Thermo Circuit Controls , and Giving Kevin A Panic Attack.... Episode-435 Audio
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51:45Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they embark on a chaotic, humorous journey through setting up Microthermal 700 Circuit Controllers. From discussing temperamental Jeeps and shrinking co-workers to diving deep into technical setups and troubleshooting, this episode covers everything! …
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Programming Micro Thermo Circuit Controls , and Giving Kevin A Panic Attack.... Episode-435 Video
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51:45Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they embark on a chaotic, humorous journey through setting up Microthermal 700 Circuit Controllers. From discussing temperamental Jeeps and shrinking co-workers to diving deep into technical setups and troubleshooting, this episode covers everything! …
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Refrigeration Line Sizing & I Saw A Bear Fighting a Snake…..Episode-434 Audio
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33:07Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this hilarious episode of Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they tackle the ins and outs of refrigerant line sizing. From the quirks of working in Colorado to the technicalities of condenser drain and suction lines, you'll get a mix of technical know-how and laugh-out-loud moments. Struggling with the la…
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Refrigeration Line Sizing & I Saw A Bear Fighting a Snake…..Episode-434 Video
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33:07Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this hilarious episode of Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they tackle the ins and outs of refrigerant line sizing. From the quirks of working in Colorado to the technicalities of condenser drain and suction lines, you'll get a mix of technical know-how and laugh-out-loud moments. Struggling with the la…
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Micro Thermo Programming, Coattails And Sweet home Chicago….Episode-433 Audio
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51:43Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laugh-out-loud episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they tackle the intricacies of programming a Micro thermo 700 series system. From configuring light dimming settings to VFD compressors and setting up discharge groups, the duo navigates through the complexities while sharing hilarious …
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Micro Thermo Programming, Coattails And Sweet home Chicago….Episode-433 Video
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51:43Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laugh-out-loud episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they tackle the intricacies of programming a Micro thermo 700 series system. From configuring light dimming settings to VFD compressors and setting up discharge groups, the duo navigates through the complexities while sharing hilarious …
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Danfoss Pack controller, Icad-600A to Icad-600B, and Kevin Goes Golfing- Episode-432 Video
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45:27Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this hilarious and educational episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast. Brett recounts his miserable time working in the pouring rain while tackling control conversions on rooftop units in Atlanta. They navigate through setting up network connections for Danfoss controllers, battling tech woes, and…
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Danfoss Pack controller, Icad-600A to Icad-600B, and Kevin Goes Golfing- Episode-432 Audio
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45:27Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this hilarious and educational episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast. Brett recounts his miserable time working in the pouring rain while tackling control conversions on rooftop units in Atlanta. They navigate through setting up network connections for Danfoss controllers, battling tech woes, and…
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Parallel Compression, A Participation Trophy, And Jacob's Tight Pants ... Episode .... 431 Audio
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39:20Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laugh-out-loud episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they dive into the unexpected trials and insights of parallel compression and HVAC maintenance. From the saga of Jacob's tight pants to the woes of working on sunny metal roofs cluttered with solar panels, this episode mixes comic relie…
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Parallel Compression, A Participation Trophy, And Jacobs Tight Pants .. Episode.. 431-Video
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39:20Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laugh-out-loud episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they dive into the unexpected trials and insights of parallel compression and HVAC maintenance. From the saga of Jacob's tight pants to the woes of working on sunny metal roofs cluttered with solar panels, this episode mixes comic relie…
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E3 Time Schedules, It is Really Humid in Louisiana …….. Episode 430 Audio
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39:35Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this humorous episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they tackle the challenges of working in Louisiana's humidity, reminisce about old RMCC systems in an ice cream factory, and dive into setting up time schedules for the E3 controller. Amidst comical asides about weight loss and tech struggles…
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E3 Time Schedules, It is Really Humid in Louisiana …….. Episode 430 Video
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39:35Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this humorous episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as theytackle the challenges of working in Louisiana's humidity, reminisce about old RMCC systems in an ice cream factory, and dive into setting up time schedulesfor the E3 controller. Amidst comical asides about weight loss and techstruggles, t…
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Tuning Racks Part 3 (Season 1 Episode 23)
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36:01Tuning racks we also talk about cases antisweats and building pressurization Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass on the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they tackle everything from the latest Parker Sporlan S3 C case controller to balancing cases and managing HVAC systems. Discover the ins and outs of quick setups, efficient system operation…
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Glycol Refrigeration Racks (Season 1 Episode 25)
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55:35In this episode Kevin and I break down secondary cooling talking about glycol refrigeration Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this chuckle-worthy episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they tackle the intricacies of glycol systems. While navigating the sticky world of glycol leaks, pressures, and expansions, they also share the…
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Part two going through engineering with Joe Sigg,,,, oin hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass as they welcome special guest Joe to tackle the controversial world of HVAC piping! In this enlightening yet hilariously unfiltered episode, they dive deep into the pros and cons of Bullhead liquid lines, the essentials of UV jacketing, and how underground…
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Condenser Efficiency (Season 1 Episode 28)
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22:34Kevin’s riding Solo, he talks about the efficiency of condensers and diagnostic Join host Kevin Compass in this humorous yet informative episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Training podcast. Kevin talks about the pitfalls of using sprinklers on condensers and provides essential tips for maintaining and troubleshooting them efficiently during summ…
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Electrical Shorts And Electrical Diagnostic (Season 1 Episode 29)
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51:11Kevin and I talked about electrical troubleshooting finding shorts finding bad relays Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this entertaining episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast! They dive into the world of electrical shorts, troubleshooting tips, and their personal misadventures in the field. From losing their cool over stubborn t…
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Split System Start-ups, Pump Down Capacity, I Should Have Joined The NBA.. Episode 429 Video
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42:15Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laugh-out-loud episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they navigate the wild world of refrigeration repairs and humid climates. From excess milk mishaps to hilarious neighborhood antics, Brett and Kevin warm up listeners with humor before diving into deep technical discussions about hot ga…
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Split System Start-ups, Pump Down Capacity, I Should Have Joined The NBA.. Episode 429 Audio
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42:15Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laugh-out-loud episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they navigate the wild world of refrigeration repairs and humid climates. From excess milk mishaps to hilarious neighborhood antics, Brett and Kevin warm up listeners with humor before diving into deep technical discussions about hot ga…
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Sporlan S3C Case Controller with Jim Jansen (Season 1 Episode 31)
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1:13:08Kevin and I talked about the Sporlan S3C with Jim Jansen Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this hilarious yet informative episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast! They sit down with Jim Jansen from Sporlan to discuss the nitty-gritty of S3C case controllers, from handling defrosts and pulse valves to the challenges of sensor placem…
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Communication issues (Season 1 Episode 34)
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59:39In this episode Kevin and I talk about the different manufactures and the different protocols of communication Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this rollicking episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast. They kick off by discussing the importance of Parker Sporlan's catchall filter dryer before diving into the chaos of communication …
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Gas Coolers Operation And Troubleshooting, Everything's on Fire,.. Episode- 428
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41:53Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laugh-out-loud episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they dive deep into troubleshooting BAC and Güntner gas coolers. While battling tech woes, brownouts, and comical mishaps, they cover everything from pump failures and water flow issues to maintenance tips and the challenges of working …
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Gas Coolers Operation And Troubleshooting, Everything's on Fire.. Episode- 428 Video
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41:53Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this laugh-out-loud episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they dive deep into troubleshooting BAC and Güntner gas coolers. While battling tech woes, brownouts, and comical mishaps, they cover everything from pump failures and water flow issues to maintenance tips and the challenges of working …
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RDM Communication and More With Chris Prom (Season 1 Episode 37)
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1:13:19Kevin and I talk with Chris Tyche from Resource Data Management, talking about communication failures as well as the data manager In this episode of Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass sit down with special guest Chris Prom from RDM Resource Data Management. They discuss the importance of having the right thermostat…
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Danfoss Communication With Brian Rodgers of Danfoss (Season 1 Episode 38)
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1:15:46Kevin and I talk to Brian Rogers about Danfoss controllers and communication, and we finally found the limits of Kevin‘s Internet. Join Kevin Compass and Brett Wetzel on the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they welcome special guest Brian Rogers from Danfoss! In this episode, they dive deep into the world of refrigeration systems, exploring topic…
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Kevin and I go through steps , supplies and processes needed to do a successful gas retrofit
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Kevin and I interview Ed Curran from Novar, talking about different communication issues and some troubleshooting Join hosts Kevin Compass and Brett Wetzel on the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, sponsored by Western Meyer Industries and Parker Sporlan. This episode features guest Ed Curran from Honeywell, who dives deep into the evolution and lates…
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We Go over what happens with the capacity of a compressor when the ambient is lower with the new cooler standards, n this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass discuss the intricacies of the new Parker Sporlan S3C case controllers, their features, and the benefits of automated configuration and network …
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Kevin and I talk to Ryan Kliethermes from KE2 Therm Solutions, In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, Kevin Compass and Brett Wetzel dive deep into the world of advanced refrigeration technologies with special guest Ryan from Kether. Sponsored by Western Meyer Industries and Parker Sporin, the episode kicks off with a detailed overv…
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Kevin and I go through the operation and some diagnostic things, talking about Defrost and Gang Clocks, Join hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass in this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, where they dive deep into the world of defrost clocks and thermostatic expansion valves, including details on Paragon and Grasslin clocks, gang timer…
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We talk to Matt Asbill from Motion Industries he blows our minds with all the wealth of knowledge the guy has about VFD’s trouble shooting and applications.. n this hilarious episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Kevin Compass and Brett Wetzel, joined by a special guest from Motion Industries, Matt, dive into the technical world of V…
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Advanced VFD’s Part 2 (Season 1 Episode 42)
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53:42We talk to Matt Asbill from Motion Industries he blows our minds with all the wealth of knowledge the guy has about VFD’s trouble shooting and applications In this episode, dive deep into the technicalities of HVAC systems with guest expert Matt. Sponsored by Western Meyer Industries and Parker Sporlan, we touch on the importance of differential pr…
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CO2 Diagnostic, Check Mechanical First It's not always tuning-Episode…. 427 Audio
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44:38Good morning everyone! Brett Wezel and Kevin Compass are back from their exhausting week full of disasters and fires! 😱 Dive into Episode #427 of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they recount jaw-dropping stories of condenser fans gone wild and suction headers cracking in the most ridiculous places. Get ready for some gritty real-life action i…
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CO2 Diagnostic, Check Mechanical First It's not always tuning-Episode…. 427 Video
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44:38Good morning everyone! Brett Wezel and Kevin Compass are back from their exhausting week full of disasters and fires! 😱 Dive into Episode #427 of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast as they recount jaw-dropping stories of condenser fans gone wild and suction headers cracking in the most ridiculous places. Get ready for some gritty real-life action i…
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Busy month, Training in Dallas and Kevin Talking Crap... Episode 426 Audio
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38:30In this episode of the AdvancedRefrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass exchange banter anddive into a technical discussion about cascade refrigeration systems, focusingon HFC and CO2 integrations. Amidst playful accusations about Brett's vacationdelays and quips about aging voices, they discuss the intricacies of suctioncontrol,…
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Busy month, Training in Dallas and Kevin Talking Crap... Episode 426 video
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38:30In this episode of the AdvancedRefrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass exchange banter anddive into a technical discussion about cascade refrigeration systems, focusingon HFC and CO2 integrations. Amidst playful accusations about Brett's vacationdelays and quips about aging voices, they discuss the intricacies of suctioncontrol,…
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Some Carlyle Screws In Idaho & Kevin's CO2 Startup .....-Episode 425 Audio
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50:34Join us for a hilariously chaotic episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast where Brett and Kevin dive deep into the world of screw compressors, battling awful WiFi, ear-splitting noises, and the ever-dreaded oil filter changes. From dealing with wrecked CO2 systems to an in-depth discussion on the intricacies of E2 and E3 controls, nothing is …
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Some Carlyle Screws In Idaho & Kevin's CO2 Startup .....-Episode 425 Video
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50:34Join us for a hilariously chaotic episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast where Brett and Kevin dive deep into the world of screw compressors, battling awful WiFi, ear-splitting noises, and the ever-dreaded oil filter changes. From dealing with wrecked CO2 systems to an in-depth discussion on the intricacies of E2 and E3 controls, nothing is …
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Troubleshooting XM678 Case Controllers and Uncovering Brett’s Midlife Puberty- Episode 424 Video
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42:59In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass dive into their recent challenges with refrigeration systems. Kevin shares the frustrations of dealing with an undersized oil separator and an E2 screen overload. They discuss technical hurdles like programming issues, incorrect transducers, and wiring probl…
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Troubleshooting XM678 Case Controllers and Uncovering Brett’s Midlife Puberty- Episode 424 Audio
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42:59In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass dive into their recent challenges with refrigeration systems. Kevin shares the frustrations of dealing with an undersized oil separator and an E2 screen overload. They discuss technical hurdles like programming issues, incorrect transducers, and wiring probl…
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Talking Communication loop Limits, 2 IPro's, and Basic Refrigeration Walk Through..Episode-423 Audio
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45:59In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, host Kevin Compass and his co-host discuss the challenges and chaos they've faced while dealing with CO2 case controllers. They delve into issues such as overcrowded comm loops, programming nightmares, and the physical hassle of tracing and addressing numerous case controllers. They also share …
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Talking Communication loop Limits, 2 IPro's, and Basic Refrigeration Walk Through..Episode-423 Video
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45:59In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, host Kevin Compass and his co-host discuss the challenges and chaos they've faced while dealing with CO2 case controllers. They delve into issues such as overcrowded comm loops, programming nightmares, and the physical hassle of tracing and addressing numerous case controllers. They also share …
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An Arneg Trainer, CO2 Split, Gas Cooler Super Critical Voodoo and Training -- Episode 422 Video
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53:04In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass discuss their recent experiences with CO2 refrigeration systems. Kevin shares his adventure working on a random project involving startup support at a union hall in Detroit, describing the process of rewiring and modifying systems for better functionality. T…
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An Arneg Trainer, CO2 Split, Gas Cooler Super Critical Voodoo and Training -- Episode 422 Audio
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53:04In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass discuss their recent experiences with CO2 refrigeration systems. Kevin shares his adventure working on a random project involving startup support at a union hall in Detroit, describing the process of rewiring and modifying systems for better functionality. T…
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Bitzer Compressor CM-RC-01 -IQ Module, And It's Not Just American Airlines Episode 421 Audio
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43:10In this episode of the Advanced Refrigeration Podcast, hosts Brett Wetzel and Kevin Compass share their frustrating experiences with frequent flight delays and cancellations. They humorously discuss how their coworkers avoid traveling with them, fearing bad luck with flights. The conversation then shifts to technical discussions about recent work, …
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