Old McQuay Chiller Control Panel | Electro-Mechanical Controls

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Old McQuay Chiller Control Panel – Electro-Mechanical ControlsOld McQuay Chiller Control Panel - This panel is part of the controls for an older McQuay chiller. New chillers whether they be McQuay, Trane, York, or Carrier chillers still require these types of controls in them to make them work.

This part of this electro-mechanical control panel consists of contactors and switches (both manual and automatic) for electro-mechanical control of this chiller. To the right is the main power which feeds the unit with three-phase main power. (more…)

HVAC and Electrical Fundamentals | Heating, Cooling, and Electrical

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HVAC and Electrical Fundamentals
HVAC and Electrical Fundamentals - Electricity is usually produced by a generator at a power station and delivered to sub-stations for distribution to homes and businesses. Electricity can also be produced using chemicals like the chemical processes produced in batteries. There is also static electricity which is generally produced from friction and is oftentimes uncontrollable like lightning. (more…)