That Refer is Cold! | Don’t Drip On Me | Thermodynamics | Ben’s History | Around the Shop |
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What is R22
A phased out HCFC that is no longer manufactured but still the most common HCFC used in many home AC systems.
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What is a 1/4” per foot
The amount of slope required for all drains and exhaust systems in the HVAC trade.
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What is British Thermal Unit
Amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
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What is Molalla
This is the town where it all first started for Ben’s and opened up our first shop.
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What is $179
The cost to service a single piece of equipment that is not under a PSA.
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What is R410A
A HydroFluoroCarbon that is used in most modern residential AC systems in USA. It has been used to phase out R22.
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What is the right way to apply PVC Glue
Apply an even layer of glue on all mating surfaces. A good twist helps spread the solvent evenly to ensure a solid joint.
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What is cooling
Become or cause to become less hot. Abscence of heat.
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What is 1990
This is the year Ben’s was formally established and licensed.
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What is a Planned Service Agreement
An annual non-contractual agreement to service and maintain clients equipment.
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What is R134a
The first HFC introduced to refrigeration and air conditioning with great success. Common in the automotive field.
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What is insulating the lineset
Making sure that all copper/brass from the evaporator coil to the compressor service ports are wrapped
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What is Sensible Heat
The dry air in a superheated condition where no change in phases occur.
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What is Ben’s Gas Service
The first name of the company in when officially established.
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What is our slogan / motto
Your Comfort is our Calling
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What is HydroFluoroCarbon
Refrigerants that contain no chlorine and are not harmful to the ozone layer (ODP = 0)
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What is a drain pan
This object is placed underneath a unit typically in an attic, to catch any possible leaks/backed up drains.
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What is Latent Heat
The heat required to convert a solid into liquid/vapor or a liquid into vapor without change of temperature.
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What is 2000
This is the year when Ben’s started doing installations as a way to boost sales and growth.
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What is Honesty and Integrity
The two words our CEO lives day-in and day-out by.
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What is section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act
This certification requires that all persons who maintain, service or repair refrigerants be certified in proper handling techniques.
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What is a safety switch
A device used to cut out the 24v signal on a condensing unit.
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What is Enthalpy
The total amount of Sensible and Latent heat
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What is a plumber
Ben’s father-in-law worked as one of these and was one of his great ambitions to get into the trades.
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What is the Holy Spirit
The white bird upon our logo.
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