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Letters From Our Readers: Oct. 8, 2018

October 8, 2018

The following remarks were made regarding the article “Let’s Worry More About Refrigerant Leaks, Less About Metrics” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor for The NEWS, published Sept. 3.

EPA Proposes Rescinding HFC Leak Regulations

October 3, 2018

The EPA is revisiting the aspects of the 2016 Rule that apply to equipment containing substitute refrigerants. If finalized as proposed, the revised Refrigerant Management rule would rescind the leak repair and maintenance requirements for substitute refrigerants.

Grow Your Own HVACR Workforce by Offering Internships

Joanna R. Turpin

October 3, 2018

While the stronger economy is definitely good news for contractors, they are probably not too thrilled to see these record low unemployment numbers. As everyone knows, the HVACR industry is struggling with a severe shortage of skilled labor, and the problem is only getting worse.

HARDI Disagrees With Proposed Sell-Through Period of HFC Equipment

October 3, 2018

In a sharply worded dissent, the Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) noted that this proposal was “negotiated by a few manufacturers without input from the HVACR industry at large.” HARDI stated that it abstained from signing onto the proposal “until consensus can be reached on a more realistic sell-through period.”

More States Jump on the HFC Ban-Wagon

October 3, 2018

Following the passage of California's SB 1013, several other states announced that they, too, were going to implement laws that would reduce the use of HFCs.

Here, a contractor services a Zero Zone system. - The ACHR News

HFO Sightings: Refrigerant Retrofits Becoming More Common in Supermarkets

Best practices help ensure supermarket transitions to low-GWP blends go smoothly

Joanna R. Turpin

October 1, 2018

HFO blends are not drop-in refrigerants, and modifications usually have to be made to the equipment before they are used. However, following the guidelines from experts in the industry can help ensure a smooth transition.

Grow Your Own HVACR Workforce by Offering Internships

Joanna R. Turpin

October 1, 2018

While the stronger economy is definitely good news for contractors, they are probably not too thrilled to see these record low unemployment numbers.

Diagnosing Refrigeration Restrictions: Similar Symptoms With Different Causes

Problems can occur in both the low and high sides of the system

John Tomczyk

October 1, 2018

Refrigeration systems can become restricted in both their high and low sides for a variety of reasons.

Letters From Our Readers: Oct. 1, 2018

October 1, 2018

The following remarks were made regarding the article “Let’s Worry More About Refrigerant Leaks, Less About Metrics” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor for The NEWS, published Sept. 3.

Berner Industrial Direct Drive model IDC-12 air curtains. - The ACHR News

Case Studies Show How Green Technology Helps Commercial Buildings

When Going Green Is Just Good Business

Maria Taylor

September 24, 2018

Following are four examples — a kosher wine shipping center, a chiller plant in a marine research lab, a community pool, and a 10th-floor medical office retrofit — that illustrate just how creative high-efficiency products can be when it comes to unique solutions for everyday issues.