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2013 AHR Expo Product Roundup: Tools

February 18, 2013
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The NEWS staff was very busy at the AHR Expo in Dallas, seeking information on new products. Here is a comprehensive list of the tools we found on the show floor.


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Contractor Tips for Long Compressor Life

March 26, 2012
By John R. Hall
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Some people say that the compressor is the key component, or heart, of an air conditioning system. And like the human heart, the compressor must be kept in tip-top condition to run the system efficiently.


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Crafting an Effective Rule for Tools

February 20, 2012
By Joanna R. Turpin
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Tool policies should be reviewed at least annually to confirm that contractors and technicians are both satisfied with the arrangement, as well as to ensure that everyone is clear on who provides which tools and what the rules are for broken, lost, or stolen tools.


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Manufacturers Reps: Jan. 30, 2012

January 30, 2012
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Knipex Tools names vice president of sales, North America.


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Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012: Ridgid Introduces New Inspection Tools

January 25, 2012
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Ridgid held a press conference on Tuesday morning to promote its new visual inspection tools for contractors.


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Monday, Jan. 23, 2012: Fluke Introduces Three-Phase Power Quality Analyzers

January 23, 2012
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Fluke Corp. is introducing the Fluke® 430 Series II three-phase power quality analyzers, the first tools to use a patented algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost, states the company.


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Monday, Jan. 23, 2012: Draftrite Shows Draft Simulator

January 23, 2012
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The Draft Simulator from Draftrite LLC is designed to safely and accurately test pressure switches by simulating a draft inducer — there is no need for the furnace to be on.


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Hammerhead Industries Inc.: Anchored Tool Tethers

January 23, 2012
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Heavy tools and instruments can be tethered with the TL1-3025 fixed loop tether and TL1-4025 fixed loop tether. Both of the new anchored tethers are designed for attachment to a fixed structure rather than to a person. The fixed loop tethers are rated at 15 and 25 pounds respectively.


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Core Enterprises Inc.: Digital Vacuum Gauges

December 31, 2011
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The state-of-the-art programmable Accutools BluVac Digital Vacuum Gauge and BluVac LTE utilize patent-pending technology to deliver the highest accuracy and resolution, the company says.


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Flaretite: Adjustable Torque Wrenches

December 31, 2011
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New Torqtite adjustable open-end torque wrenches allow all tube and hose ends to be precisely tightened to their correct torque requirements.


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