As I sat and pondered the use of profanity that is used daily in the trades, I was also coincidentally listening to the Howard Stern show.  My new Ford Transit 150 comes with a free trial of Sirius Satellite Radio.  I used to listen to Howard fifteen years ago when…

Back in fifteenth century Japan, the Ninja were known as mercenaries or spies responsible for sabotage, assassination, espionage and many other devious actions.  Being the complete opposite of the honourable Samurai, who would battle face to face with their opponent, the Ninja would carry out their mission in the shadows…

Tip: Seal Your Service Valve Caps For A Leak Free System By Gary McCreadie It wasn't too long ago I performed a leak check on a couple of large chillers.  I used my Testo 316-3 electronic leak detector for the inspection.  I found no significant leaks, but what I did find was…

  What is an economizer?  Simply put, it is a mechanical device that is designed to reduce the consumption of energy, whether it be fuel, electricity, or other. According to Wikipedia, the first economizer was patented by Edward Green in 1845.  It was used to increase the efficiency of stationary steam…

Who the hell is this guy?  This know it all character?  I bet he's some pumped up jackass with a bad attitude...Yep, heard it all before.  Actually, there have been a few that have openly admitted they did not want to join my Facebook group because of the name.  I…

Tip: Refrigerant Leak Checking Procedure  By Gary McCreadie Refrigerant leaks are very common and create a lot of work for HVAC technicians.  Lets look at the leak checking procedure step by step.   1. You will first want to verify if a leak is present, some leg work will be needed to prove this. …

Tip: Safely Checking Unit Cabinets For Power By Gary McCreadie Through the years I have spoken to many techs in person and online.  I have noticed that a good number of them have been taught to use the back of their hand to slap a unit cabinet to ensure it has not…