14
Mar
The newer UC800 control scheme comes standard for all new Trane centrifugal chillers like the ones shown here. They require specialized software to troubleshoot, repair, and provide complete reports on the status of the chiller. The touch screen gives an excellent working image while the chiller is in operation and provides easy front end data […]
22
Feb
Thermetrics Corporation partnered with Micro Control Systems to re-control two Carrier 19CB chillers. The new setup allowed remote access and a much quicker visual interpretation of how the chillers are performing at any given time. In many instances it is less expensive to re-control an older chiller like this one than to continue replacing […]
22
Feb
Initial inspections before taking this little York YK under a full maintenance contract. Before we take any machine under a full maintenance agreement we put it through a thorough inspection of all moving, non-moving and electrical components. Looking for defects in the operation of a machine that need to be repaired before beginning a contract.
22
Feb
Failed epoxy coating on the condenser side of a York YK centrifugal chiller. The customer decided to coat both the condenser and evaporator sides of the chiller, protecting the crownsheet with a liberal coating of Belzona product. This extends the life of the chiller and prevents scale from building up between and over the tubes. […]
08
Jan
Motor burn on a Trane Centrifugal CVHF1280 chiller located in Orlando, Florida requiring an overhaul to remove and rewind the motor. Thermetrics Corporation has factory trained technicians capable of completing overhauls like this on every make and model of centrifugal chiller that needs repair. From a 500 ton Trane CVHE chiller to a 2500 ton […]
08
Jan
The result improper seal clearance, this CVHE1280 Trane Centrifugal Chiller required a full overhaul repair of the compressor. Costly repairs like this can in most cases be caught ahead of time by trained technicians with proper instrumentation.
05
Jan
Cooling tower installation for one of Orlando’s growing theme parks. Thermetrics Corporation is capable of cooling tower repairs, maintenance, or replacement installation as shown here.
04
Jan
Thermetrics Corporation is capable of electrical and mechanical testing on all makes and sizes of chiller.
04
Jan
Providing chilled water for thermal storage in one of Orlando’s theme parks. This Carrier 17FA chiller was one of the biggest in Central Florida, and was maintained and repaired by Thermetrics Corporation during the last 15 years of its life. For emergency chiller repairs or a quote for preventative maintenance on all chiller makes and […]
21
Dec
Tear down of a 23XL Carrier chiller showed signs of inner seal failure of the slide valve. The assembly pictured here shows scoring and copper plating along the shaft, requiring replacement. This issue can prevent the chiller from achieving full load capacity, with the valve sticking on the deformed parts of the shaft as it tries […]