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May 10, 2026
The “Heat Trick” for Checking Compressor Oil with Roman Baugh
Ever wondered if there's a clever heat trick for diagnosing what's happening inside your compressor without tearing it apart? In this episode, Roman Baugh breaks down the science of thermal conductivity and shows you exactly how to use it as a powerful field diagnostic tool.
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My family tries to live as holistically as possible. We make a lot of our own food and stay away from things that are heavily processed and have a lot of additives, preservatives, and common allergens. That means we like to buy snacks from independent brands that are transparent about their recipes, and one of […]
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“It sounds very fancy, but it's really the HVAC of the spacecraft — controlling humidity, temperature and the whole atmosphere onboard.” — Manuel Retana, NASA Project Manager, ECLSS Artemis II | University of Nevada, Reno, April 2026 A NASA engineer who spent five years building the life support system on the Artemis II spacecraft name-dropped […]
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There are many appliances with compression refrigeration circuits that do not have ports installed for testing, recovery, charging, and evacuation. These can include window units, PTACs, fountains, refrigerators, and much more. This fact presents a challenge any time you suspect or know there is a refrigerant circuit issue. How can you diagnose and repair when […]
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