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Savannah To Host IIAR Conference In 2022

Ammonia and natural refrigeration industry will gather to showcase new innovations

November 30, 2021

The 2022 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Expo will take place March 6-9, 2022 at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia.

California To Conduct Decarbonization Workshop

Find out how the state plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045

November 30, 2021

On Monday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, CARB will conduct an online workshop that will offer an update on California's building decarbonization efforts.

Small Stores May Struggle With Refrigerant Transition

HFC phasedown could end up hurting independent grocers – and their customers

Joanna R. Turpin

November 30, 2021

The HFC phasedown is designed to create an economic supply imbalance with demand.

The 3-4-5 Rule for Walk-In Coolers And Freezers

The box must remain square or else the panels will not fit together

Joe Marchese

November 29, 2021

During the installation of a new walk-in cooler or freezer, it is imperative the box remain square and level during the assembly of its panels.

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How to Measure Net Oil Pressure

Many larger refrigeration and air conditioning systems have oil pumps

John Tomczyk

November 24, 2021

Before servicing any refrigeration or air conditioning systems that contain an oil pump, technicians should make sure they understand the difference between net oil pressure and oil pump discharge pressure.

Reducing Refrigerant Leaks Is Industry Concern

Research details where leaks are usually located in refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

November 22, 2021

In its recent online summit, the NASRC offered details on common sources of refrigerant leaks and what causes them to occur.

EPA Finalizes Rule On Non-Refillable Cylinder Ban

ACCA comments on how the rule will affect HVACR contractors

November 3, 2021

What the impending phasedown of HFCs means for contractors is that some of the most used refrigerants will become less available over the next 15 years.

Animal Sanctuary Receives Donated Ice Machine

Students from The Refrigeration School installed the equipment

November 2, 2021

The Refrigeration School Inc. (RSI) in Phoenix, Arizona, in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, recently donated and installed an ice machine at Aimee's Animal Sanctuary in Queen Creek, Arizona, to help protect more than 100 special needs animals from severe heat.

UL Approves Increased R-290 Charge Limits

Higher limits will open the door to new refrigeration opportunities

November 2, 2021

Recently, the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) has approved the second edition of its UL 60335-2-89 standard, which includes higher R-290 charge limits that would expand its potential uses in commercial refrigeration.

California Looks For Additional HFC Reductions

Current laws will not reduce emissions enough to satisfy state regulations

November 2, 2021

In a recent public workshop, members of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) discussed how its ambitious HFC emission-reduction program is shaping up.