Coolsys Acquires BRR Refrigeration in Virginia Acquisition expands CoolSys services in the Mid-Atlantic region December 20, 2019 No Comments This acquisition is the company’s first step into the Mid-Atlantic region, where it plans to further expand its market presence. Read More
Nor-Lake Names Jeff Lehmann Regional Sales Manager He will report to Keith Funke, VP of sales December 16, 2019 No Comments Nor-Lake has named Jeff Lehmann as regional sales manager, effective December 2, 2019, reporting directly to Keith Funke, VP of sales.Read More
On Eve of Phaseout, Virgin and Reclaimed R-22 Readily Available Contractors report that it is relatively easy to find virgin and reclaimed refrigerant in the U.S. Joanna R. Turpin December 16, 2019 No Comments According to a poll, the majority of contractors are having no difficulty obtaining either virgin or reclaimed R-22.Read More
A2L Refrigerants: Coming Soon to a Truck Near You The door to mildly flammable refrigerants opens, but the ride isn’t free Robert Beverly December 16, 2019 No Comments Discussion surrounding A2Ls often tends toward safety protocols or their performance characteristics, but A2Ls first have to get to the job site.Read More
Parker Hannifin is Joining Forces with The Chemours Company Parker Hannifin and Chemours advance the global adoption of R-454B December 10, 2019 No Comments R-454B boasts a GWP of 466, making it an attractive choice for minimizing environmental impact and complying with future regulation.Read More
Get Ready For Walk-In Cooler And Freezer Regulations Enforcement of Department of Energy standard takes effect in 2020 Joanna R. Turpin December 9, 2019 No Comments The U.S. DOE will soon begin enforcing its 2017 rule that mandates minimum energy efficiency requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers.Read More
All You Need To Know About HVAC Capillary Tubes, Part 1 Sizing these cost-effective metering devices is crucial to system performance John Tomczyk December 9, 2019 One Comment Most systems employing capillary tubes as metering devices do not require high-side receivers, which add to cost savings.Read More
To Repair Or Replace Refrigeration Equipment Contractor advice can help store owners make the right decision Joe Marchese December 9, 2019 No Comments If the repair will be more than 50 percent of the cost of a new system, it is generally best to replace it. However, there may be other factors.Read More
Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Walk-in Freezer That’s not Performing Jim Johnson December 9, 2019 No Comments In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a restaurant manager’s call for service, and the equipment is a walk-in freezer.Read More
South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society Launches Launched during Institute of Refrigeration Breakfast Briefing December 4, 2019 No Comments The new South West and South Wales Refrigeration Society launched during an Institute of Refrigeration Cool Talk Breakfast Briefing.Read More