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    residue R404a

    MintJulep is correct, You must always charge your equipment with liquid R-404a as opposed to gas charging. Otherwise you will risk fractionating the refrigerant and losing the refrigerants properties. Liquid charging is instructed on all documents I have seen regarding R-404a. good luck...
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    York YT centrifugal questions

    You need "Yorkman" Da de ta da! (musically of course). Best regards pennpoint
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    What is this structure called?

    I dont care what language you speak. In english, I'm with "cammax" it's a GANTRY. Put wheels on it it's a movable gantry. Best regards pennpoint
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    recharge a battery while in use

    itsmoked; Thanks! I'm relieved, one can read into these post too much. Best regards pennpoint
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    recharge a battery while in use

    itsmoked Just for my clearification. Just how did you clean those 10 batteries? Inside & out? or just the outside? Best regards pennpoint
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    piping sloping

    ech! Too much information, I'm glad I live on a hill. Best regards pennpoint
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    recharge a battery while in use

    Coincidence or not, someone (think government agency) is going to try using Hybred material movers (think forklifts ect.) at the loading docks of long Beach and San pedro, CA. Just to find out if theres any savings there, then they want to investigate airport towabouts and other vehicles...
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    Swagelok fittings vs. VCR fittings

    carltogr Understand "SWAGELOK" has several types of fittings. VCR is only one of those few. Go to their site and find out all there is to know about proper tube fittings for various conditions. go to: www.swagelok.com and see what they have, you may not need the VCR type fitting. Best...
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    Portable power tools in Factory

    richs I am not a fan of air tools for drilling and some grinding operations. An electric moter will rise to the occasion due to its torque curve where a air driven tool will fall flat on it's face. At my company we use a few air driven drill motors and I see them failing to complete the hole...
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    Evaporator performance question

    sahinoz Hard to detect but a true fact. If the tubes are not swedged to the fins properly you can expect inconsistent and very poor performance. Stick to the manufacture that provide the better performing coil. Some manufactures draw a mandrill through the tube (best) others use hydraulic...
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    R134a vs R12

    Swall, Simple alcohol, works really good for clean-up as many brake shops found out long ago. To the point: We all are beyond R-12, R-22 and have replacements for both now, stop lamenting and move on, your best bet is to provide the best service to your customers now and in the future for...
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    R134a vs R12

    Thank you Best regards pennpoint
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    9 cyl. radial motorcycle picture

    Fabrico WilliamH I stand corrected Thank you Best regards pennpoint
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    9 cyl. radial motorcycle picture

    The Spruce Goose had eight (8) "Corn Cob" engines. Pratt-Whitney's, Seven rows of 5 cyl. Very complex engine. It's still the largest sea plane ever built. Best regards pennpoint
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    R134a vs R12

    Holyterror I refuse to bite on that.... Best regards pennpoint

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