Episode 172:CO Safety, New UEi Tech, Ghost Voltage, and an AHR Expo Preview with Louise Kellar of UEi Test Instruments

In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, host Pat Finley welcomes the one and only Louise Kellar from UEi Test Instruments for a jam packed conversation covering technician safety, new diagnostic tools, real world kitchen scenarios, and what to expect at AHR Expo in Las Vegas.Louise introduces UEi’s newest product, the UEiClip personal CO detector, and explains why every technician working in commercial kitchens, mechanical rooms, food trucks, and confined spaces should consider wearing personal carbon monoxide protection. We break down how the UEiClip works, alarm thresholds, battery life, and why it’s truly a set it and forget it safety tool for techs in the field.We also dive into:⚠️ Carbon monoxide risks in commercial kitchens🔥 Makeup air and hood operation (and why so many kitchens get this wrong)🍟 Propane equipment, fryers, food trucks, and poor ventilation🧪 Combustion analysis basics and why it matters on cooking equipment🛠️ Entry level vs full featured combustion analyzers🔁 Annual calibration and UEi’s service programsPat shares real jobsite stories from restaurants where hoods weren’t running, appliances were overgassing, and CO risks were flying under the radar. Louise adds insight from the manufacturer side on how techs can better protect themselves while delivering safer installs and repairs.You’ll also hear a great breakdown on ghost voltage and induced voltage, including how the Low Z meter featurehelps eliminate phantom readings. Pat walks through a recent microwave troubleshooting call, and Louise explains how this often overlooked meter function can save techs time and frustration in electrical diagnostics.The conversation wraps up with:🎰 AHR Expo booth talk and product previews🏆 HVAC Tactical Awards excitement✈️ Travel stories and cold weather jobsite realities📍 What to expect when you stop by the UEi booth in VegasHuge thanks to Viper by Refrigeration Technologies for sponsoring this episode 🙌Viper delivers NSF rated cleaners, chemicals, pipe dope, and heat blocking compounds built specifically for commercial kitchens. Whether you’re cleaning coils or servicing equipment in occupied spaces, Viper helps you get the job done without harsh odors or unnecessary mess. Check out their full lineup and see why techs everywhere trust Viper in the field.https://www.refrigtech.com/If you’re a commercial HVACR or foodservice equipment technician, this episode is packed with practical insight you can take straight back to the job — from CO safety and combustion testing to electrical troubleshooting and real world applications.🎧 Tune in, share it with a fellow tech, and don’t forget to stop by UEi at AHR to check out the UEiClip and their latest test instruments.👊 Stay safe out there.Check out UEi online. https://www.ueitest.com/ecommerce/default.aspxCheck out our websitehttps://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/