Why Is the Remote Bulb of a Thermostatic Expansion Valve

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Short Answer

Why is the remote bulb of a thermostatic expansion valve attached with insulated tape to the refrigerant line?

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Definitions:

Molecules

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist while retaining the properties of that compound.

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to one of higher concentration, aiming to equalize concentrations.

Selectively Permeable Membrane

A type of biological or synthetic membrane that aids in the selective transfer of substances in and out of cells.

Water

A colorless, transparent, odorless, liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.