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Home » Topics » Topics » Testing | Monitoring | Tools

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Crescent Tools’ Tradesman Rolling Tool Bag.

Tools Roundup for HVACR Pros: Measure, Carry, Flare, and More

Improved tech and streamlined design mark this array of HVAC-relevant offerings
Robert Beverly
December 16, 2020
This brief year-end tool review rounds up a handful of items that might make the work a little easier in 2021.
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Sensor

New Sensors Offer Real-Time Feedback on HVACR

Researchers at Purdue University developed the technology to improve efficiency
December 1, 2020
New autonomous sensor technology may help businesses monitor refrigeration and heating systems in real time.
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AHR Expo Cancelled

2021 AHR Expo Officially Cancelled

October 16, 2020
With roadblocks set in place by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting current state and local restrictions that prohibit mass gatherings over 50 people, an in-person event will not take place in 2021.
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YJack

HVAC Tools Are Becoming More Advanced, Leading to Profit Opportunities

Tool technology is leading to greater connectivity between tools, technicians, and the home office
Gordon White
Gordon White
September 8, 2020
Investing in the right tools will save your employees’ time and avoid delaying repairs in the rush of summer.
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Contractor Tool Policies.

Contractors Discuss How to Handle Tool Policies With Technicians

Balancing costs for company, quality of instruments, and contentment of employees
Gordon White
Gordon White
September 7, 2020
Summer cooling season is in full gear, which means that both technicians and their tools are being kept extremely busy.
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Radiant Flooring.

Contractors Expanding into Home Performance Shop Basic Needs and Sharpen Knowledge

Stocking up for home performance
Robert Beverly
September 7, 2020
Even successful contractors won’t necessarily have everything at the office or on the truck required to do HPC work well.
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2020 Dealer Design Awards: Electronic Tools

2020 Dealer Design Awards: Electronic Tools

All-In-One Designs Take Top Three in Electronic Tools Category
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 27, 2020
NAVAC Inc. won Gold in the Electronic Tools category for its NRDC4M refrigerant recovery machine, which was created as an alternative to the conventional single- or dual-cylinder design.
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2020 Dealer Design Awards: Hand Tools

2020 Dealer Design Awards: Hand Tools

HVAC Hand Tool Innovations Improve Speed and Ease of Work
Gordon White
Gordon White
July 27, 2020
Malco Products SBC received the Gold award in the Hand Tools category for its 5/16-inch and 3/8-inch C-RHEX Drivers.
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2020 Dealer Design Awards: Testing and Monitoring Tools.

2020 Dealer Design Awards: Testing & Monitoring Products

Ultrasonic Meter Wins Gold Award In Testing and Monitoring Category
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 27, 2020
Badger Meter won Gold in the Testing and Monitoring category for its Dynasonics® TFX-5000 ultrasonic clamp-on meter, which measures volumetric flow and heating/cooling energy rates in clean liquids, as well as those with small amounts of suspended solids or aeration, such as surface water or raw sewage.
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he G5Twin from Appion.

What to Look For When Purchasing A Refrigerant Recovery Machine

Reliability, versatility, and speed are usually the features that matter most
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 30, 2020
Refrigerant recovery machines are one of the most expensive tools that contractors own, so it’s important to make the right purchase decision.
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