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The Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Toolbox Manual (Arco's on-the-Job Reference Series) [Paperback]

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Product Details

Paperback: 426 pages
Publisher: Arco (May 31, 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0137702647
ISBN-13: 978-0137702640
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars for commercial applications, December 20, 2003

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This review is from: The Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Toolbox Manual (Arco's on-the-Job Reference Series) (Paperback)

I have done household and small commercial applications for 20+ years. I have recently been hired by a commercial refrigeration company. While I have not read the entire book it appears to be quite a comprehensive volume for commercial applications. Useful to make the transition I require. It is very helpful in answering my questions and providing additional information on the systems/components/effects/problems/reasons I am being introduced to on the job. Some of the details on each subject seem to be helpful to the professionals I work with. As one of the reviewers (who gave a one star rating) stated: all professionals should already have this knowledge. However, if I were a business owner I would want all my techs to have a copy of this book to speed the diagnosis and proper solution for the system's failure as opposed to simply replacing the failed part. (It seems to me the above mentioned reviewer should write his own book...I'd buy it).

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3.0 out of 5 stars easy to read review, June 23, 2000

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I enjoy the book but the binding fell apart when I was on page 60. This wont hold up in my toolbox

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1.0 out of 5 stars The air conditioning/refrigeration Toolbox Manual, June 15, 2000

Jon Sobolik - HVAC/R Specialist (Milwaukee) - See all my reviews

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Typically disappointing. This book contains information that is found in any book on AC/R. It is hardly a toolbox worthy collection of information. Any person employed in the field should already know this basic material. I am still looking for the AC/R "World Book of Facts" - AC/R facts, data, stats, Tech wisdom. A book that actually contains what you carry such a book for. I fear no such book exists.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Cryptic and useless
This book is more or less irrelevant to the task of servicing air conditioners. There's a lot of useless theory and the rest is confusing and not to the point.

Published 14 months ago by Rudolf Dankwort

4.0 out of 5 stars good for a layman like me
Not being a professional, this book helped me understand some basic principles and to know when to call a repairman and to get good service in the event I do need help.

Published on August 30, 2006 by blueblazez

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Info
This paper back is a good basic handbook for the apprentice providing fundamental descriptions of AC and refrigeration parts/components and process definitions.

Published on March 10, 2006 by George T. Crum

4.0 out of 5 stars Air Conditioning Refrigeration Tool Box Manual
This is a very usefull publication. It explains in some detail the principals of operation of component parts and of complete systems. The diagrams are well done and very usefull.

Published on September 10, 2005 by J. T. Golder

5.0 out of 5 stars Good work
Excellent training tool. Taught me how to understand all components. Almost worn mine out and must buy another copy. Read more

Published on August 8, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars good info but not useful / lacks depth
First the pages will fall out after reading it for a while. I felt the info didn't explain the subject at hand.

Published on October 2, 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars A lot of good information, just not for my application.
This book has a lot of information regarding these systems, but what I was hoping it contained was information about Automotive applications, which it does not. Read more

Published on August 6, 2002 by K. Miller

1.0 out of 5 stars Dated Material
I found the book very dated, for example I could not find one reference to the automobile refrigerent R-134a even though it is used in every US automobile since at least 1993.

Published on July 9, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
If you are looking to join the air conditioning field than this book is the book for you. I am 16 and going into working for my dad, he owns his an air conditioing business. Read more

Published on July 6, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is great to have when your on a job sight.
this book is great to have when your on the job sight it contains everything you need to know. even if you haven't ever work on refrigeration systems before . Read more

Published on August 17, 1999

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A good assortment of hand tools, meters, and gauges is needed to install and repair comfort cooling and refrigeration systems. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
evaporator pressure regulator, install the gauge manifold, refrigerant drum, cooling system technicians, suction line temperature, king valve, suction service valve, discharge service valve, suction line pressure, comfort cooling systems, pumping ratio, several evaporators, halocarbon refrigerants, charging cylinder, oil regulator, superheat setting, charging valve, defrost systems, thermostatic expansion valve, halide torch, liquid refrigerant, external equalizer, sensing bulb, much refrigerant, service valves

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United States, Courtesy of Carrier Corporation, Absorption Troubleshooting Trouble, Problem Test

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