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How to Clean a Chiller Y-Strainer
Routine cleaning of your chiller Y-strainer helps maintain proper water flow, protect critical cooling components, and support stable process temperatures. Over time, debris and contamination can collect in the strainer, restricting flow and reducing cooling efficiency. Regular inspection and cleaning help prevent unnecessary strain on your chiller system and reduce...
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Older Chillers, New Refrigerant Rules: Five Things to Know
1. Why are HFC refrigerants being phased out? Most cooling and refrigeration equipment, including chillers used in plastics processing, rely on hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant gases to operate effectively. HFC refrigerants were created in the 1990s to replace chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) refrigerants, which damage the Earth’s protective ozone layer. The most commonly...