Liquid Floodback to Compressors

Liquid refrigerant returns to the compressor crankcase, diluting oil and risking valve/bearing damage.

Symptoms

Sweating or frosting suction line back to the rack
Low suction superheat at the compressor
Cold crankcase, foaming oil on start
Noisy compressor / knocking

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