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Spectronics Corp.: Dye Injector

Spectronics Corp.: Dye Injector

June 27, 2016

This kit is designed for mineral oil, polyvinylether (PVE), polyolester (POE), and alkyl benzene lubricant systems. It can add fluorescent dyes into air conditioning and refrigeration systems without the use of additional refrigerant. 


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Fluke’s 922 Airflow Meter/Micromanometer is one tool capable of taking static pressure readings. These readings are essential for evaluating a system’s health and exposing poor installation practices.

How and Why You Should Conduct Static Pressure Readings

Members of The NEWS’ Trainer Panel detail the importance of static pressure readings
Kostora
Nick Kostora
June 20, 2016

The NEWS’ Trainers Panel consists of some of the best HVAC educators, instructors, and trainers from across North America. Their insights will be used to answer technical questions from the field and suggest solutions to everyday problems faced by technicians. 


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Larson Electronics: LED Work Light

Larson Electronics: LED Work Light

June 20, 2016

This light provides a 5,400-lumen floodlight beam and is a direct replacement for 500-W halogen work lights. 


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Empire Level, a division of Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.: Box Levels

Empire Level.: Box Levels

June 13, 2016

To provide maximum durability and eliminate common level frame deformations seen during harsh job site use, the e75 Series is constructed with an all-metal aluminum frame. 


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Nu-Calgon: Drain Pan Treatment

Nu-Calgon: Drain Pan Treatment

June 13, 2016

These Gel Tabs™ feature a gel-locking technology that, once activated by condensation, locks the tablet in place until it completely dissolves. 


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Streamlight Inc.: Compact Tactical Light

June 6, 2016

Offering high, low, and strobe settings, it features a TEN-TAP® programmable switch that allows a user to select one of three different programs: high/strobe/low (factory default), high only, or low/high. 


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Hilmor’s 4-valve Aluminum Manifold features a forged aluminum body and is designed to be leak-resistant with replaceable stainless steel valve seats, SAE-style O-rings, and a securely seated large sight glass.

Contractors Reveal Their Most Important Job Site Tools

From multipurpose tools to those that perform essential functions, contractors share their favorites
Kostora
Nick Kostora
May 30, 2016

We asked a few members of The NEWS’ Advisory Panel to highlight some of the tools they deem essential and to explain what makes them so important. This is what they had to say.


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Increased functionality can extend to nearly any tool, including tape measures. Milwaukee Tool’s newest line of tape measures even include a wire form belt clip for secure storage and reduced pocket tearing.

The Evolution of Smaller, Smarter Hand Tools

Bringing new ideas with a clear purpose is essential when developing hand tool products
Kostora
Nick Kostora
May 30, 2016

Many technicians have utilized certain products for decades, and manufacturers are tasked with giving techs quantifiable reasons to upgrade to their newest offerings.


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Ambitious HVAC contractors are developing practical applications for wearable technology, such as Google Glass.

Wearable Technology Helps Educate, Inform Customers

Smart glasses are helping technicians show consumers exactly what’s going on with their HVAC systems
Kostora
Nick Kostora
May 30, 2016

This technology allows technicians to enhance their skills and abilities while, at the same time, granting customers an easier understanding of the work being done inside their homes or commercial spaces.


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Milwaukee Tool: Inspection Camera

Milwaukee Tool: Inspection Camera

May 30, 2016

The camera head pivots 270 degrees with the turn of a dial. Users have complete control over the positioning of the camera head throughout the entire inspection without the need to feed a cable multiple times. 


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