Aluminum, steel, and polymer contractor truck toolboxes are available in styles and sizes to fulfill any storage need, says the manufacturer. The toolboxes, designed to fit any pickup truck, include cross boxes, lo-side boxes, pork chop boxes, and topside boxes.
The Magjumper™ MAG1YL is a powerful low-voltage magnetic jumper designed by and for technicians. According to the company, the device eliminates popping-off terminals. It is made specifically for recessed terminals in thermostats, controls boards, sensors, etc.
Refrigerant leak detector Model 316-3 is a hand-held detector that delivers optimal sensitivity to all refrigerants, detecting leaks as small as 0.15 oz/year. The detector is resistant to contaminants such as dust, dirt, and oil, the company said.
The NEWS staff was very busy at the AHR Expo in Dallas, seeking information on new products. Here is a comprehensive list of the tools we found on the show floor.
The NEWS staff was very busy at the AHR Expo in Dallas, seeking information on new products. Here is a comprehensive list of the testing and monitoring products we found on the show floor.
Model DDSM1 draft simulator allows HVAC professionals to accurately test pressure switches and calibrate adjustable pressure switches to any furnace. This allows technicians to carry adjustable switches on their trucks, instead of switches for a variety of furnaces, said the company.
With the HOBO wireless temp/rh monitoring kit, users can monitor critical temperature and humidity conditions, log data for trend analysis, and stay notified of alarm conditions via text or email. Features include centralized monitoring straight from the desktop.
Self-contained, the RTR-756 Wireless CO2 + Temperature + Humidity Data Logger is a flexible, real-time monitoring solution for managing CO2 levels, temperature, and humidity in schools and office buildings. The data logger features flexible recording and battery operation.
The data logger TR-76Ui-H is a three-channel recorder designed to simultaneously measure and record CO2 concentration, temperature, and humidity. The model achieves a temperature measurement accuracy of ±0.3°C between 10° and 40°. The accuracy is ±0.5°C at all other temperatures.
Various innovative HVACR manufacturers are touting new tools geared toward making equipment installation and maintenance easier for contractors, thus vastly improving the quality and quantity of their work.