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What is VRF?

VRF Wizard provides all information about Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology. We cover everything you need to know about installation, cost estimation, project tracking concerning VRF systems. Continue reading to learn what a VRF system is all about. A VRF...
What is VRF Air Conditioning

What is VRF

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...
ZoomLock Max vs RLS

RLS vs ZoomLock Max

On August 13, 2020, the inventor and manufacturer of the original ZoomLock fittings – RLS, LLC – announced it was ending its relationship with Parker-Hannifin and will no longer supply its fittings to Parker to sell under...
VRF Manufacture Comparison, Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, Toshiba, Carrier, Trane, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Hitachi

VRF Manufacture Comparison

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...
VRF Heat Recovery - Single Port Branch Selector Box

VRF Heat Recovery System

VRF Heat Recovery System Using a VRF Heat Recovery system allows you to provide simultaneous cooling and heating. This means that one zone can be in cooling mode while another is in heating. This is not possible with a VRF...
The following Refrigerant Recovery Machines are listed in alphabetical order. Appion G1 Review Appion G1 Review Appion G1 Features • The Appion G1 is...
ZoomLock Value Calculator Review The ZoomLock Value Calculator provides a quick way to analyze the cost difference between doing a project with brazed joints versus the ZoomLock press-fit connection method. In this article we will do a ZoomLock Value Calculator...
VRF Piping Connection Methods Zoomlock LokRing Refnet

VRF Piping Connections

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...
ASHRAE looked at three types of flame-free mechanical joints that are used in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, which included; Press/crimp fittings, compression fittings, and flare fittings. They also included a brazed joint as a bench mark against the time...
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...