Shop at Amazon.ca

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Walk-in cooler wiring diagram, walk in freezer, domestic refrigerator wiring

                                         
                                           Walk-in cooler mechanical diagram:



                               Walk-in freezer electrical wiring diagram with heater



                             Walk in freezer with defrost - electrical wiring diagram




                         Walk-in cooler with pump down - electrical wiring diagram



 
                          Walk in freezer with electric defrost - electrical wiring diagram





                              Domestic refrigerator - simple electrical wiring diagram

Watch Youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCs-NAi4uhA


Tuesday, December 12, 2017

REFRIGERANT R134A SAFETY



REFRIGERANT R134A SAFETY



Purpose/Why: Provide knowledge & safety awareness of R134a Refrigerant

Where can you use this knowledge: Workplace, in the field, Home, Office




Definition, use, characteristics




What is a refrigerant?

Refrigerant = a substance that is used to transfer heat energy.



What is R134a?

R134a is a refrigerant that is primarily used in domestic refrigeration and automobile air conditioners.

My fridge at home uses R134a refrigerant
My car's A/C uses R134a refrigerant as well


Chemical name: Tetrafluoroethane


Characteristics: Non-flammable, Non-explosive, Non-toxic, Colorless, Odorless  gas




Hazards


1.       Frost bite – may result when it contacts your skin
2.      Eye damage – may result when it contacts your eyes
3.      Inhalation of too much vapour can cause headaches, unconsciousness, or suffocation.



­First Aid


1. Skin contact:
·         Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
·         Flush skin with lukewarm water.
·         Call a physician.

2. Eye contact:
·         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
·         Get medical attention.

3.Inhalation:
·         Move away from exposure to an area of fresh air.
·         Keep the patient warm and at rest.
·         Consult a physician.





Safety Precautions


1.       Always wear PPE.      ---  (Safety glasses, gloves)
2.      Avoid breathing vapours or mist.
3.      Avoid contact with skin and clothing.
4.      Ventilate work area. Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust.

Storage of Refrigerant Cylinders:
5.      Keep cylinder upright and valves tightly closed.
6.      Store cylinders in cool, dry well ventilated place.   (Temperature:  45 C/113 F)






Conclusion


R134 is a useful refrigerant in domestic refrigeration and automobile air conditioners, however there are also hazards that we need to be aware of. To minimize injuries, all safety precautions must be followed.







R134a other info:       

Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP): 0
Global Warming Potential (GWP): 1.2



Other uses:

  • Domestic air-conditioners
  • Commercial refrigeration
  • Aerosol propellant in pharmaceutical, pesticide, cosmetics and cleaning industry
  • Flame retardant
  • Blowing agent





CH2FCF3

102.03 g/mol

Appearance
Colorless gas

0.00425 g/cm3, gas


−103.3°C (−153.9°F; 169.8 K)
−26.3 °C (−15.3°F; 246.8 K)

  0.15 wt%

                                 Hazards
Main hazards
Asphyxiant

Flash Point

250°C (482°F; 523 K)