All American Barbecued Tech Support
When Ralph Hall at Kravin Frozen Yogurt in Wisconsin needed chiller tech support on his busiest day of the year, July 4th, Russell Watkins, American Chillers technician was available to help him. Frozen yogurt and ice cream machines often use chilled glycol to cool their machines for more consistent quality and less heat in the […]
What pipe size should I use for my chiller or cooling tower system?
What pipe size should you use for your chiller or cooling tower? A common technical support issue has to do with properly or improperly sizing piping runs. When in doubt, call the factory for assistance. However, a couple of quick checks can sometimes provide the answer. First, never run piping that is smaller than the […]
Having Chiller Problems?
5 Things to check before calling chiller technical support. Check the flow rate. Most chillers are set up to run approximately 2.4 GPM / ton. If you don’t have a flow meter installed (and you have a small chiller) you can fill a 5 gallon bucket and keep track of the time it takes to […]
Glycol – Not just for cold weather anymore
Glycol or anti-freeze is a given in cold weather to prevent frozen pipes and chiller damage, but using glycol will also help to keep your system in proper working condition for many years to come. DON’T USE THESE GLYCOLS The lowest cost and readily available types of glycol are automotive and RV antifreeze, neither […]
R22 – Still Available!
R-22 refrigerant is alive and well. The installed customer base in both air conditioning and commercial equipment is so huge that even though the manufacture of R-22 is banned, the world is flooded with R-22, and modern methods of recovery and remanufacturing will ensure an abundant supply for the next century. EPA heads have issued […]