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When Dealing With Refrigerants, Change Sucks but Evolution is Harder

Read the refrigerant information carefully
Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy
September 27, 2020
Who is to say where this industry ends up regarding new refrigerant technologies? This is an evolving situation.
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Replacing a compressor in an R-290 system.

Best Practices for the Safe Handling of R-290

As a flammable refrigerant, technicians must be careful during service and repair
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 22, 2020
Because R-290 is a flammable (A3) refrigerant, there are certain safety protocols that technicians must follow when servicing equipment using it.
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TXV Brazing and Soldering

Why Is a Refrigerant Distributor Needed?

Technicians should understand the function of this component
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
September 17, 2020
Understanding the purpose of the distributor and how to properly size and install these components can be helpful to any refrigeration technician.
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NASRC, ESCO Group Aim to Make CO2 Training Mainstream

NASRC, ESCO Group Aim to Make CO2 Training Mainstream

New refrigeration curriculum for trade schools will graduate technicians skilled in natural refrigerants
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
September 16, 2020
When it comes to recruiting young talent to the HVACR industry, Morgan Smith thinks natural refrigerants are key.
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Basic Refrigeration Cycle

A Simple Guide to the Refrigeration Cycle and How Air Conditioners Work

How compressors, condensers, and more work together, in layman’s terms
Gordon White
Gordon White
September 15, 2020
Four core components work together to control when refrigerant is absorbing heat, and when it is releasing heat.
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New EPA SNAP Rule Proposes Use Of A2L Refrigerants

New EPA SNAP Rule Proposes Use Of A2L Refrigerants

These mildly flammable solutions could be used in most types of new a/c and heat pump systems
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 4, 2020
In May, the EPA prepublished SNAP Rule 23, which proposed listing multiple substitute refrigerants for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
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Danfoss Cold Storage.

Grocers Add Refrigeration Load in Response to Pandemic

A variety of cold storage facilities will also be needed to meet new customer demands
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 1, 2020
The pandemic will give every part of the grocery sector the opportunity to be innovative and perhaps try new technologies.
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Pandemic May Shift Grocery Design

Pandemic May Shift Grocery Design

Equipment flexibility is needed so that grocers can adapt quickly to customer demands
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 12, 2020
The pandemic may bring about changes at grocery stores and other food retailers, which could affect how refrigeration systems are applied.
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Carrier recently announced that it had chosen R-454B as its primary lower-GWP solution.

R-454B Emerges As A Replacement For R-410A

This mildly flammable refrigerant has already been selected by one major OEM
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 2, 2020
The big debate in the HVACR industry right now is which refrigerant(s) will be chosen to replace R-410A in many types of comfort cooling equipment.
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Spray Insulation

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
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
July 9, 2020
“Construction is ever-evolving, and how we prepare trades professionals matters now more than ever.”
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