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International Mechanical Code Makes Targeted Code Adjustments

The latest revision revisits several exhaust details, adds a ventilation exception while removing another, and saves A2Ls for next time
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Robert Beverly
July 9, 2020
“Construction is ever-evolving, and how we prepare trades professionals matters now more than ever.”
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Daikin R-32 Training.

Manufacturers Eye R-32 To Replace R-410A

The mildly flammable refrigerant is an attractive alternative for cooling equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 7, 2020
R-32 is an attractive alternative to R-410A because it offers an excellent balance of cost, performance, and low environmental impact, said Scot Swan.
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Refrigeration Contractors Expect COVID-19 to Bring Change

Safety and sanitation are now primary concerns, and more employees expected to work from home
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 4, 2020
Contractors report that while they have been kept busy maintaining refrigeration systems in grocery stores, restaurant work has slowed down.
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Absolute pressure refrigerant gauge.

Refrigerant Density Can Affect Compressor Capacity

Service techs can make adjustments to optimize performance
John Tomczyk
July 3, 2020
Let’s look at how the density of refrigerant entering the compressor’s cylinders affects the mass flow rate of refrigerant through the compressor.
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Working With an Unknown Refrigerant

Working With an Unknown Refrigerant

This can be a difficult, and potentially costly, scenario
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Joe Marchese
July 3, 2020
When working on a refrigeration system, technicians may occasionally come across one where the type of refrigerant is unknown.
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What to Look For When Purchasing A Refrigerant Recovery Machine

Reliability, versatility, and speed are usually the features that matter most
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 30, 2020
Refrigerant recovery machines are one of the most expensive tools that contractors own, so it’s important to make the right purchase decision.
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AHRI Releases First Part of Safe Refrigerant Transition Guide

Guide informs stakeholders about safely transitioning to low-GWP refrigerants
June 30, 2020
The AHRI Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force has completed the first two chapters of its Guide to the Safe Refrigerant Transition.
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Generation Z Expresses Interest in Skilled Trades

Survey shows that more than half are open to a non-college path
June 30, 2020
The paths that American teenagers are planning to take after high school differ from previous generations.
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The reclamation process at Golden Refrigerant.

R-22 Reclamation Continues to Slow Down

Mixed refrigerants are also a problem, as proper recovery practices not always followed
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 29, 2020
A large installed base equipment still uses R-22, so once virgin supplies are exhausted, reclaimed refrigerant will be the only source available.
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ComStar’s RS-44b Refrigerant.

A Closer Look at Several Alternatives to R-22

Always check with manufacturer before retrofitting any cooling equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 29, 2020
If customers are seeking a more environmentally friendly alternative to HCFCs, there are many options available.
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