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Holden Shamburger

Nylog Alternatives, Sometimes It Doesn't Work

Holden Shamburger 1 minute read Chiller Training

Nylog is truly great in so many ways, but it's not the best fit for everything. One example is coarse threaded fittings. I've had success... more »

Why Screw Compressors need Deferential Pressure

Holden Shamburger 2 minute read Screw Chillers

It is really important for screw compressors to maintain minimum pressure differentials. This does affect the bearing stacks running smoother but... more »

Laser Alignments the Way in Chiller Plants?

Holden Shamburger 1 minute read Chiller Training

I came up aligning couplings via dial indicator. My supervisor at the time was a stickler and perfectionist. Rightfully so because a bad... more »

Crimping Electrical Connections

Holden Shamburger 1 minute read Chiller Training

I was crimping terminals wrong for a lot of years!How I found out was at a supply house talking with an electrical connector distributor.He was a very... more »

VRF Chillers, Our Next Step Forward?

Holden Shamburger 1 minute read Air Cooled Chillers

VRF chillers are an interesting development. Being able to take the technology of VRF and combine it with hydronics is a great move. So many of... more »

Online Chiller Certification Training Course for Chiller Tech

Holden Shamburger 1 minute read Chiller Training

With a little guidance and help. You can increase your worth and get the confidence to do the level of chiller work your asking for in my online chiller... more »

VRF The Chiller Killer! or are they?

Holden Shamburger 2 minute read Chiller Training

Quite a few people have thought VRF would replace the chiller market. The Chiller Killer!Well, in reality it has dominated the RTU and traditional... more »

How Long Do I Get In Intro to Chillers Training Course?

Holden Shamburger 1 minute read Chiller Training

A frequent question for the Intro to Chillers course is "how much time do I get?"From the day of enrollment, you get 12 months of access.... more »

Analog Devices in HVAC Controls

Holden Shamburger 1 minute read Chiller Training

Analog devices in controls:Inputs and outputs are a core fundamental with controls. Another is Analog and Binary signals. Lets focus on analog signals... more »

HVAC Refrigerant Gauges Manifold or Stubby

Holden Shamburger 1 minute read Chiller Training

My early years in the trade were spent with my good ol brass 3 port manifold gauges.As I started working on larger system I invested in a 4 port set... more »