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# Refrigerant Applications Ashcroft's Blog

<https://blog.ashcroft.com/4-factors-when-choosing-pressure-transducer-for-ammonia-applications>

[Ammonia](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/ammonia) | [pressure transducer](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/pressure-transducer) | [Pressure Instruments](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/pressure-instruments) | [Refrigerant Applications](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/refrigerant-applications)

## Factors for Choosing the Right Pressure Transducer for Ammonia Refrigerant Systems

 November 5th, 2025|5 min read

<https://blog.ashcroft.com/temperature-sensors-for-refrigeration-ammonia-compressors>

[Ammonia](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/ammonia) | [temperature sensor](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/temperature-sensor) | [Refrigerant Applications](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/refrigerant-applications)

## Temperature Sensors for Industrial Refrigeration Ammonia Compressors

 July 14th, 2025|4 min read

<https://blog.ashcroft.com/what-is-anhydrous-ammonia>

[Ammonia](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/ammonia) | [pressure gauge](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/pressure-gauge) | [Refrigerant Applications](https://blog.ashcroft.com/topic/refrigerant-applications)

## Selecting a Pressure Gauge for Anhydrous Ammonia Applications

 July 31st, 2024|4 min read

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