Compact and lightweight, the Optimax™ 400 is a cordless, true UV LED leak detection flashlight that emits less visible light so refrigerant leaks are clearer and easier to spot, saving valuable inspection time, said the company. It features a high-output UV LED that causes dyes to fluoresce more brilliantly.

With four ports and a built-in vacuum gauge on the SMAN4 digital manifold, users can evacuate a system, pull a vacuum, add refrigerant, and dial in the charge without unhooking their manifold. There are three standard ¼-inch ports and one beefy 3/8-inch port with the bore in the manifold being 3/8 inch throughout.

The overall height of Weather Guard® Protect-A-Rail® cab protectors has been reduced to make them more compatible with current full-size truck model year designs. In turn, two mounting brackets have been modified to allow the cab protectors to be installed with the Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty and the Dodge Ram.

The HVAC service cart’s workbench allows the technician to work from an upright position. With a mounted vise the technician can prefabricate piping on the cart, instead of working in awkward, hard-to-reach areas where injuries and fire may result, said the company.

Used in pairs, the Attic-Trax™ Walkboards help workers in the construction, HVAC, and electrical industries move safely through an attic space, while preventing ceiling damage and increasing productivity. The boards are constructed from durable, lightweight composites.

For HVACR field service, the PRH2 is a psychrometer that measures wet bulb, percent rh, dew point, and dry bulb temperatures, in the convenience of a pocket tool. With the capability to clip into a pocket, the psychrometer can be used for walk-around testing.

The 320 Series true RMS clamp meters is a complete line of tools engineered to produce noise-free, reliable measurements in the toughest environments. Designed to be long-lasting and easy to use, the 323, 324, and 325 clamp meters are ideal for rugged, all-purpose use.

The Tech-LC is an HVAC service technician version of the original Model LC tool bag. The professional-grade tool bag was developed to enhance professionalism while increasing productivity and is specifically created with the HVAC technician’s tools and work routines in mind.

Whose job is it to buy the tools and take care of the service vehicle? That’s a question that each contractor answers individually. There isn’t a cookie-cutter solution that works for every HVAC business. So what works for these guys?

Despite understanding that technician images and customer perceptions are important, contractors don’t usually specify how their technicians organize their tools. That leaves the organization conundrum up to the technician.