
Walk-in refrigeration systems explained
In this episode of Taking the Temperature of HVACR, Jamie Kitchen is joined by John Broughton and Jorg Saar to break down the essentials of cold rooms, walk-in boxes, and refrigeration design, coverin...
22 Apr 38min

Turning refrigeration heat into comfort
In this episode of Taking the Temperature of HVACR, host Jamie Kitchen joins Jorg and John to discuss how supermarkets can reclaim “waste heat” from their refrigeration systems to tackle humidity issu...
25 Feb 38min

CO₂ vs A2L refrigerants: Choosing the right refrigerant
Host Jamie Kitchen and guest Jorg Saar compare CO₂ with A2L/HFO-HFC blends and A3 options like propane (R290), explaining why CO₂ isn’t new, what transcritical operation means, and why CO₂ can excel a...
27 Jan 41min

Turbcor®: The technology behind oil free cooling
In this episode of Taking the Temperature on HVAC/R, host Jamie Kitchen talks with Jason Kollman (Danfoss Turbocor®) about what makes oil-free, magnetic-bearing centrifugal compressors unique—from Tur...
23 Des 202537min

Controls vs safety - Key differences in function and expectations
In this episode, our host, Jamie Kitchen sits down with Jorg and John to unpack the real difference between pressure controls and pressure safety devices in HVACR. From fan cycling and pump-down contr...
25 Nov 202535min

How individual room controls are changing comfort and efficiency
Host Jamie Kitchen welcomes product expert Christina Kjar to discuss how individual room controls are transforming the way we heat our homes and buildings. They dive into the differences between mecha...
27 Okt 202529min

Stationary vs. mobile refrigeration: Design challenges
Host Jamie Kitchen is joined by regulars Jorg and John to unpack how HVACR changes when the system moves. From vibration, oil management, and compressor mounting to multi-temp trailers, EPRs, and face...
24 Sep 202544min






















