March 2016 Tech Challenge
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A rooftop utilizing R-410A with a fixed orifice metering device has a customer complaint of “no cooling.” The symptoms confirm that the thermostat is not satisfied and the condensing unit and blower are running continuously. The system has only had maintenance, and no service issues. What are the “possible causes” (there is only one problem intended) with the following measured conditions on this field service check sheet?
Field Service Check Sheet
| Compressor Discharge Temp. | 219 deg. F. |
| Condensing Press./Temp. | 281 psig / 93 deg. F. |
| Condensing Outlet Temp. | 87 deg. F. |
| Condenser Sub cooling | 6 deg. F. |
| Condenser Split | 8 deg. F. |
| Entering Feed Device Temp. | 86 deg. F. |
| Evaporator Press./Temp. | 145 psig / 51 deg. F. |
| Evaporator Outlet Temp. | 65 deg. F. |
| Evaporator Superheat | 14 deg. F. |
| Compressor Inlet Temp. | 76 deg. F. |
| Total S. H. | 25 Deg. F. |
| Ambient Temp. | 85 deg. F. |
| Room/Box Temp. | 80 deg. F |
| Compressor Volts | 240 V. |
| Compressor Amp. Draw | Low |
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