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ComStar: Low-GWP Refrigerants

January 26, 2016

ComStar International is introducing two new refrigerants. RS-44B (R-453A) is a low-global warming potential (GWP), energy-saving HFC refrigerant that replaces R-22 in a/c and refrigeration applications without an oil or component change.

During COP21, Paris became ground zero for the growing movement to encourage the worldÃ¢â¬â¢s governments to address climate change.

Climate Pacts Create Turbulence

SNAP, Dubai, and Paris target HFCs and carbon emissions

Ron Rajecki

January 18, 2016

Looking forward, the path is not entirely smooth for the Obama administration as it seeks to continue to advance its strong environmental agenda.

Fieldpiece Instruments Inc.: Refrigerant Scale

January 18, 2016

The SRS1 Refrigerant Scale with Weight Alarm delivers accurate measurements for residential or light commercial facilities.

Profit-driven Maintenance Provides Value to Supermarket Clients

Create a profit-driven, not problem-driven, culture

Ron Rajecki

January 11, 2016

Refrigeration contractors are keenly aware of the value of the maintenance they perform for their grocery store and supermarket clients, but, in some cases, they may find themselves working with clients who underestimate it.

ALDI Stores Earn Platinum Greenchill Certification with CO2 Refrigeration

The stores installed Advansor CO2 Booster Systems from Hillphoenix

January 6, 2016

Hillphoenix has announced that ALDI stores in Webster and West Carthage, New York, have earned Platinum GreenChill certification — the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) highest sustainability award for food retailers — with the help of Hillphoenix CO2 refrigeration systems.

A-Gas Americas Adding Second Plasma Arc ODS Destruction Unit

Increased capacity will be applied for developing California carbon offsets

January 4, 2016

A-Gas Americas has announced a multimillion dollar investment for a second plasma arc destruction unit for ozone depleting substances (ODS) at its Bowling Green, Ohio, production facility.

ASHRAE Mulls Addition of Subclass 2L Refrigerants to Refrigerant Safety Standard

Addendum is open for public comment until Jan. 18

January 4, 2016

Industry input is being sought into a proposal to modify portions of ASHRAE’s refrigeration safety standard to incorporate subclass 2L flammability classifications. Addendum d to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2013, Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems, is open for public comment until Jan. 18.

RectorSeal Acquires AC Leak Freeze Refrigeration Sealant Product Line

Acquisition supplements RectorSeal’s product line and complements its refrigerant service product category

January 4, 2016

RectorSeal® Corp. announced that it has acquired the assets of Universal Technologies Inc., Baltimore, and its AC Leak Freeze™ brands of refrigeration and air conditioning system leak repair sealants.

Do You Use Refrigerant Leak-Stop Additives?

Are they an effective long-term solution, or a temporary quick fix?

Ron Rajecki

January 4, 2016

What comes to mind when the topic is leak-stop additives for refrigeration systems? Do you use them at your company? A well-respected and very knowledgeable source gives some credit for today's low leak rates to good manufacturing techniques, but he also credits leak-stop additives.