The Shield™ refrigerant locking cap has an inner and an outer cap, which are made from C360 alloy brass. The cap comes with a waterproof, color-coded, rubberized sleeve to protect the cap against outside elements as well as allow for easy identification of refrigerants.
Homeowners May Not Be Aware That Huffing Is an Issue
July 26, 2013
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has published its latest ComforTool for ACCA members, “Locking Caps Guard Against Huffing,” to help explain to customers why new codes require locking caps on outdoor air conditioners and heat pumps.
RectorSeal® Corp. announced that it has acquired the total assets of Novent Cap LLC, Yorba Linda, Calif., manufacturer of the Novent® tamper-resistant locking cap used on the refrigerant access ports of air conditioning units.
RectorSeal is showing the industry's newest locking cap for refrigerant access ports — GasGuard — which prevents leaks, thefts, and huffing, the latter a dangerous inhalation trend by teens.