Refrigeration - Explain the picture please

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The discussion centers on a picture from a lab showing a remote sensing bulb attached to a condenser, with questions about its purpose and the wire's identity. The remote sensing bulb is part of the expansion valve or capillary tube system in refrigeration. Participants clarify that the wire in question is indeed the capillary tube, which connects the condenser to the evaporator. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these components for proper refrigeration system function. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for clear communication about refrigeration system parts and their roles.
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Can someone please explain the picture attached below ? It has been taken from a lab where the supervisor actually failed to tell what is the remote sensing bulb doing attached to a condenser. I would like to know that why is it there and is the wire that is sticking out a capillary tube? If not then where is it or where should it be and what is that wire for ?

My knowledge is that a capillary tube is what goes between a condenser and an evaporator and the remote sensing bulb is a part of the expansion valve/ capillary tube.

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That wire is the capillary tube
 

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