Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we cover electricity basics for refrigeration technicians - using and checking a meter, electrical safety, and key terms including voltage (electrical pressure), current (flow of electrons), resistance (opposition to flow), and Ohm's Law. We'll also review electrical terminology and walk through circuits, finding breaks in the path, the difference between series and parallel circuits, AC vs DC, conductors vs insulators, open/closed/short conditions wiring diagrams. Strong electrical fundamentals are critical for refrigeration technicians and will help you reduce troubleshooting time, callbacks, and jobs stress. In this episode, we discuss: (00:47) Meters And Electrical Basics (02:21) Voltage Current Resistance (05:18) Ohm's Law (06:16) Power Watts And Horsepower (08:10) Circuits And Breaks (10:01) Series Vs Parallel (11:46) AC Vs DC Power (14:05) Open, Closed And Shorts (15:39) Wiring Diagrams And Electrical Safety Helpful Links & Resources: Episode 371. A 6-Step Process for Faster Electrical Troubleshooting Episode 323. Electrical Troubleshooting 101 Episode 259. CO2 Experts Live: Electrical Troubleshooting with Rusty Walker

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