Commercial Eddy Current Testing for Chillers in Orange

As Southern California’s #1 AC Guys, our mission is simple: deliver healthier, more efficient buildings through disciplined engineering. Our Commercial Eddy Current Testing (ECT) program in Orange pinpoints tube defects inside chiller heat exchangers so you can act early, avoid unscheduled outages, and protect capital equipment.

What is Eddy Current Testing for Chillers?

ECT is a non‑destructive testing (NDT) method that uses electromagnetic coils to detect flaws in conductive materials. In chillers, we scan condenser and evaporator tubes made of copper, cupronickel, stainless steel, or titanium. Changes in the eddy current signal reveal wall thinning, pitting, cracking, corrosion, and fouling—especially in high‑risk areas like U‑bends and tube support plates.

What We Inspect

• Condenser and evaporator tube bundles (straight and U‑bend sections)
• Representative or 100% tube coverage, based on risk and scope
• Tube sheets, support plates, and high‑erosion zones
• Recorded indications: wall loss, pitting, axial/circumferential flaws, denting, deposits
• Tube mapping with unique IDs for trending and future comparisons

Our Process

• Scope & planning: asset list, tube materials, operating history, and access planning
• Shutdown coordination and safety lockout/tagout; we align with plant schedules
• Pre‑cleaning guidance to improve probe access and data quality
• Calibration on reference standards; probe selection matched to tube alloy and size
• Systematic tube scanning with real‑time signal analysis and indication classification
• Digital deliverables: tube maps, severity rankings, and photo documentation where applicable
• Action plan: cleaning, plugging, retubing, water treatment, or flow corrections as indicated

Benefits to Your Facility

• Prevent unplanned outages and water intrusion
• Recover heat‑transfer efficiency and lower kW/ton
• Extend chiller lifecycle and defer capital replacement
• Budget with confidence via prioritized, data‑driven recommendations
• Support healthier indoor air and more stable comfort for occupants

AC PRO and OEM Compatibility

We service chiller plants that use AC PRO‑supplied components and many OEM configurations. Our methods follow manufacturer guidance and industry best practices, helping you maintain compliance while avoiding unnecessary disruptions. Need parts sourcing? We can coordinate AC PRO and OEM‑approved components as requested by your team.

Large and Complex Projects Are Our Specialty

From central utility plants to multi‑building campuses, our 4th‑generation engineering team is built for complex scopes. We mobilize multiple crews, work nights/weekends when available, and coordinate with other trades to compress timelines for hospitals, data centers, labs, higher‑ed, and high‑rise offices in Orange and surrounding areas.

Standards and Quality

Our ECT workflows adhere to recognized NDT best practices, manufacturer specifications, and relevant industry standards for chiller performance (e.g., AHRI guidance) and inspection methods. We document settings, calibration, and indications to ensure repeatable, auditable results that your reliability and energy teams can trust.

Reporting You Can Act On

• Clear tube maps with unique IDs for trending over time
• Severity categories to guide repair versus monitor decisions
• Executive summary for stakeholders; detailed appendix for engineers
• Maintenance roadmap: cleaning, plugging, partial or full retubing
• Planning cues for off‑season outages to minimize operational impact

Who We Serve in and around Orange

We focus on Orange and Orange County while covering Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County. Whether your facility is a school district, hospital, biotech lab, manufacturing plant, hotel, or office campus, we tailor scope, scheduling, and reporting to your operational needs.

Why #1 AC Guys

• 4th‑generation family of engineers with 80+ years in engineering
• Factory‑trained by Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Electric (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Haier (China)
• Proven on large, complex commercial projects and central plants
• Fast mobilization when available and minimal‑downtime coordination
• Data‑driven recommendations that balance risk, cost, and performance

FAQs

How often should we perform ECT?
Most facilities test every 1–3 years based on water quality, runtime, and criticality. High‑risk plants may benefit from annual testing.

Do we need to clean tubes first?
Pre‑cleaning improves probe travel and data quality. We’ll advise based on deposits and history.

What materials can you test?
Copper, cupronickel, stainless steel, and titanium tubes are routinely inspected.

What downtime is required?
We coordinate with your team; duration depends on tube count, coverage (sample vs 100%), and access logistics.

What deliverables do we receive?
Digital tube maps, indication logs, severity rankings, and a prioritized action plan aligned with your maintenance window.

Schedule Your Orange ECT Today

Protect your chillers, reduce energy waste, and plan repairs with confidence. Request a no‑obligation consultation for Commercial Eddy Current Testing (Chillers) in Orange. #1 AC Guys is ready to support your facility with the engineering depth, manufacturer‑informed practices, and AC PRO compatibility your project demands.