Episode 345. Troubleshooting CO2 Gas Coolers with Greg Martel and Al Rivera of BAC (Part 1 of 2)

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This is part one of a two-part conversation on CO2 gas coolers with Greg Martel and Al Rivera of BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company). We cover many setup and troubleshooting techniques, including detailed information on critical sensors, float switches, sequence operation, ECM fan motors, drop leg sensors, and common water-related issues in CO2 gas coolers. This is an episode packed with practical tips and expert advice to help refrigeration technicians troubleshoot CO2 gas coolers faster and more confidently.

In this episode, we discuss:

-Critical sensors and troubleshooting

-ECM fan motors

-Programming ECM fans

-Supermarket CO2 systems

-Gas cooler sensor placement

-Common water-related issues

-Strategies for water and energy efficiency

-Maintenance tips for gas coolers

-Dealing with scale and hard water

-Chemical use and pad maintenance

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