Chilling with Jens

We’re recording this episode from Nordborg, Denmark, where Jens stopped by Danfoss' Application Development Center. He is there to explore the latest advanced technologies, like dual refrigeration systems, solar panels, and integration between electrical grid and district heating systems. What will you learn? This episode is all about energy recovery, efficiency, smarter cooling and heating, and staying ahead of the curve. Tune in now. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

Energy efficiency is a game that must be won at every step of the journey, from choosing the right equipment to customers’ daily use. Together with experts John and Jörg, Jens is finding where energy efficiency is gained and lost at every step, from equipment choice to refrigerant selection, condenser and evaporator considerations, user operation, and more. If you want customers to get the most from their systems, this episode is a must-listen. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

Next in our two-part commissioning series, is there a job for you to do when modern electronic controllers like Danfoss’ Optima Plus range come with advanced settings? Yes. Find out why manual input is crucial for electric controllers, and how to get it right based on your specific application. We’ll also take you through the system checks you should be doing during commissioning, from verifying operational temperatures and cycling, to checking oil levels in compressors. Press play, join the conversation, and be sure to follow us for the latest Chilling with Jens episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

In this episode, we're looking at commissioning and the critical role of refrigerant charging. Jens and the team lay out strategies to master the process so that you and your system operate flawlessly. You’ll hear about: Press play, join the conversation, and pay attention to minute 16, where we reveal our simple tip for calculating the charge! Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

PFAS is a man-made chemical used since the 1940s, but it has been damaging our health and the planet from day one. Now that EU regulation points a finger at refrigerants, we have a few questions. Are we certain that PFAS is interlinked with refrigerants? Is it actively damaging our health and the planet? And what are regulators planning to do about it? We don’t have all the answers, but it’s time to ask some big questions. Tune in today. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

Part of staying ahead is knowing what’s coming, especially when it comes to regulation. That's why we re-recorded this special episode of #ChillingwithJens, to bring you updates from the EU's significant changes to F-Gas regulation. You'll learn about: Hit play, then join the conversation by sharing your reflections on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram. What surprised you about the new changes? Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

If every component matters, you need to choose right every time. In this episode, Jens and the crew share their step-by-step guide for selecting components and other tips. Key among them, Press play and tag us on social media to share your favorite show moment. (Ours was... the part about carrots.) Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

CO2 is the way forward, but it’s not always the answer. And there’s a lot to know. By popular demand, the Chilling with Jens podcast team gathered their views on everything from the danger of retrofitting refrigerants to the misunderstood debate around CO2 greenhouse gases. Keep up and find out what you need to know in this changing landscape. Press play. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

Tune into the grand finale of "Le Tour de Cooling" as Jens and the crew explore the bright future and growing demands of cooling. Our hosts are asking. "Do you really need to be experts in every component? Or is system-level understanding enough?" What are the pitfalls and how can we all succeed in the long term? This is one episode you don't want to miss! Press play and let’s chill!

In this new Chilling with Jens episode, we're exploring the world of refrigerants – its history, function, and why it matters for your practice and our planet. We debunk common misconceptions and spotlight important, often overlooked details, like selecting the right oil for your refrigerant. Stay informed and ahead of the game. Press play now for the latest expert insights! Listen now! Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

In this Chilling with Jens episode, the team is here with practical details for selecting, placing, and commissioning the condensing unit. If we've learned one thing, it’s to challenge the common misplacement of these units. If you’re hunting the unit down like you’re on a safari, then there are bigger issues to consider. Press play and tune in for the latest expert advice now. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

What does an expansion valve really do? Our Chilling with Jens experts are here with your one-and-only guide to expansion valves, why they matter, and what you need to know. You’ll find out that expansion valves do *not* control evaporating temperature, discover the drawbacks of insulation, and learn about the pros and cons of electronic vs. manual valves. And more. Always expert, always Chilling. Press play and listen as we talk expansion valves. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

Join your host Jens Andersen and experts John Broughton and Jörg Saar on a deep dive into the liquid line. This week, we are busting a few myths, like whether height always matters and if you should consider insulating your liquid line. We’ll also talk about the problem that is costing the environment and your wallet: too-long liquid lines. You’ll learn that shorter is really better, but there are a few things to do now if you are stuck with a long line. Press play and let’s get chilling! Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

Jens, John, and Jörg are back to help HVAC professionals manage the condenser, along with its surrounding fans and controls. They cover how it all works and much more, from getting the initial installation right to knowing the signs of a faulty condenser. The key is proper, regular maintenance plus... “Airflow.” “Airflow.” “And more airflow.” Press play and listen in as the gang continues, "Le Tour de Cooling.” Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

In this episode of Chilling with Jens, the crew continues their “tour” of commercial application systems by looking at the compressor. We start off by learning that a presumably defect compressor may signal a bigger system issue. Fortunately, Jens has experts John Broughton and Jörg Saar on the line to share what to do and what not to do when replacing a compressor and diagnosing possible causes. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

In this episode of the Chilling with Jens podcast, Jens kicks off a mini-series “tour” of commercial application systems. Together with John Broughton and Jörg Saar, the experts get started by discussing evaporator issues in commercial refrigeration systems, from defrosting to evaporator flexibility (or lack thereof). Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

The audio for this episode was taken from a Livestream that was conducted on September 21 regarding heat pumps. Jamie Kitchen, Jörg Saar, Jens Andersen, and Morten Skovrup were on the panel to give a talk, and respond to audience questions regarding the trending subject of "Heat Pumps." Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

In this episode of the Chilling with Jens podcast, Jens, Jamie Kitchen, and Trevor Matthews of Refrigeration Mentor talk about how to stay relevant with developments in the refrigeration industry. They discuss the hard and soft skills that would greatly simplify the life of a cooling technician. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

Our colleagues were on-hand at Chillventa 2022 to witness one of the largest trade shows for the Cooling business first hand. In today’s podcast episode, Jens talks with Jorg Saar, Jøran Burø, Morten Skovrup, and Mark Sever to get their views on this year’s exhibits, the latest news in the Cooling and Heat Pump business, and their key takeaways from the many on-site presentations they attended during the three-day show. Get all the Chillventa updates and highlights that captured our experts’ attention. And check out the solutions Danfoss presented at chillventa.danfoss.com. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App

In this episode of the Chilling with Jens podcast, Jens speaks to John Broughton about how one can use an Optyma™ Plus Controller for fault-finding. John speaks about the options when using the data gathered by the controller to identify possible malfunctions and defects in the system controlled by the Optyma™ Plus Controller. Learn more about Controller for condensing unit Optyma™ Plus here. Mentioned in this episode: Download Ref Tools app for Free! The essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. You can subscribe and listen to Chilling with Jens and other local Danfoss Climate Solutions podcast via the Ref Tools app. Download Ref Tools App