Refrigeration - Articles - Page 109

Saying Goodbye…And Hello

March 7, 2018

Saying goodbye is never easy, whether it’s a relative, friend, or coworker. Last month, I was sad to say goodbye to my dear colleague, Ron Rajecki, who has been the editor of FROSTlines for the last three years. Ron has decided to pursue another “adventure” in the HVAC industry, and he leaves behind some very large shoes to fill.

Grounding Electrical Components

That ground wire is there for a reason: to protect you and others who work on the system

Joe Marchese

March 5, 2018

When replacing electrical components, it is very important to ensure the component is properly grounded. Do not overlook the importance of the ground wire. Although many times an ungrounded component will not affect the operation, it is not safe.

Letters From Our Readers: Mar. 5, 2018

March 5, 2018

The following remarks were made regarding the editorial, “The Pass-through Provision Impacts More than Tax Rates for HVAC,” written by Herb Woerpel, senior editor, The NEWS, published in the Jan. 15 issue.

Five Simple Solutions for Solving the HVACR Technician Shortage

For contractors, it’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness

Ron Rajecki

March 5, 2018

Unfortunately, much of what has been said and written in terms of the labor shortage takes the form of gloom-and-doom statistics and anecdotes that just serve to increase contractors’ worries.

A-Gas Teams Up with Contractors in Refrigerant Reclamation Efforts

Recent acquisitions have the company poised to help make reclaim fast and easy

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

At A-Gas, the focus is on providing contractors options to make submitting their recovered refrigerant for reclamation fast and easy.

Arkema Presents New Refrigeration Products at AHR Expo

Sustainability, social responsibility, market offerings highlighted on the show floor

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

Arkema used the 2018 AHR Expo to engage with its customers and friends throughout the industry. The company saw the opportunity to reinforce what Arkema stands for by highlighting various aspects of its offerings.

Aspen is the New Airgas Refrigerants, Providing More Service to its Customers

Company will remain a stand-alone entity and offer a larger suite of services

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

Jay Kestenbaum, senior vice president, sales and purchasing, Aspen Refrigerants Inc. (formerly Airgas Refrigerants), explained how the October 2017 purchase of Airgas Refrigerants by Hudson Technologies will benefit Aspen’s customers.

Chemours Urges Contractors to ‘Opt for Better’ Refrigerants

The company’s low-GWP Opteon XP44 is a growing global choice to replace R-404A/R-507

Ron Rajecki

February 26, 2018

“Opt for better” was the theme at the Chemours booth, as the company spotlighted its Opteon™ line of low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.

Danfoss Triumphs at AHR Expo

The manufacturer received the Product of the Year award during the annual Innovation Awards

Nicole Krawcke

February 26, 2018

Danfoss had a fruitful and satisfying 2018 AHR Expo. Not only was its Turbocor® TTH/TGH High Lift Compressor named the winner of the 2018 AHR Expo Innovation Awards in the Green Building category, the company also took home the coveted Product of the Year award.

Simplicity, Reliability Highlight Embraco’s New Product Offerings

Embraco’s Plug N Cool introduces the industry to plug-and-play refrigeration

Herb Woerpel

February 26, 2018

Embraco is aiming to keep things simple for HVACR contractors. This is evidenced through its Plug N Cool refrigeration system as well as its FMFT Bivolt and FMX compressors.