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ZoomLock or RLS Fittings vs Brazed Fittings
ZoomLock vs Brazed Fittings.
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Which piping joint method is best for your project? There are several things to consider.
What materials are the structure constructed of, and what is...
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VRF / VRV manufactures require that you use their proprietary software to design the refrigeration piping for the installation of their VRF systems. You or your engineer will need to have a cooling...
VRF Manufacture Comparison
With so many VRF manufactures to compare, it’s hard to decipher all the variations between systems. Below you'll find a comparison of VRF manufactures such as, Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, Carrier, Toshiba (Carrier), Fujitsu, Panasonic, Hitachi (York) and...
When do you use a VRF Single Port vs Multiport Branch Selector Box?
What’s the difference between a VRF single port branch selector box and multiport box? What does the branch selector box do? Which one requires more piping?
The decision...
Refrigerant piping insulation has historically escaped the scrutiny that it has found itself under recently in some jurisdictions. What could possibly be such a big deal with plain old boring refrigerant piping insulation? With energy codes getting stricter during...
VRF Piping Connections
There are several methods for joining refrigerant piping to VRF System components and fittings. The following mechanical VRF Piping connections can save labor but will cost extra in material.
ZoomLockâ„¢ by Parker
This is a mechanical joint that can...
ZoomLockâ„¢ Tool Review
For those of you that are new to press-fit tools we will cover the features of the Klauke 19 kn tool used on ZoomLockâ„¢ fittings, this includes the tool, jaw sets, fittings and accessories required to make...
Manufactures VRF Piping Layout Drawings
The VRF Piping Layout is highly engineered by the VRF manufactures software to design the pipe sizes to meet the capacities and conditions required, including ASHRAE 15. The pipe sizes are affected by capacity, pipe lengths and...
VRF Cost per Ton or Cost per Ft2 to Install?
How do you determine the cost per ton or cost per square foot for the installation of a VRF system?
What factors play a role in the VRF cost per ton...
What is VRF
VRV Variable Refrigerant Volume systems were invented in Japan in 1982 by Daikin and brought to the United States in 2004. These systems are used worldwide. Daikin VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) is their trademarked name, that’s why...
