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Stock Your HVAC Service Vehicle So You Don’t Waste Time

Keep a list of items that need to be replaced and update it regularly

Joe Marchese

January 24, 2022

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There are many ways to waste time on a repair, but one of the more common ways is not having what you need to finish the job.

What Should the Condensing Temperature Be?

The high side of a refrigeration system will provide valuable insights into potential problems

John Tomczyk

January 22, 2022

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What happens in the condenser is a direct reflection of what is happening in the rest of the refrigeration system.

Troubleshooting Pressure Transducers

Techs must understand how to service refrigeration systems with electronic controls

Joe Marchese

January 5, 2022

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As more refrigeration systems incorporate electronic controls into their design, it is important for technicians to be able to troubleshoot these electronic devices, such as the pressure transducer.

New ‘Jelly Ice Cube’ Could Transform Cold Storage

UC Davis researchers develop ice cube that doesn’t melt or grow mold

January 4, 2022

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Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new type of cooling cube that could revolutionize how food is kept cold and shipped fresh without relying on ice or traditional cooling packs.

EPA’s Cylinder Ban Comes Under Fire From HVAC Industry

Critics say the disposable refrigerant cylinder ban increases costs and poses safety risks for technicians

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2022

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EPA’s final rule on the AIM Act included a ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders starting in 2025. Several industry associations and a cylinder manufacturer have filed petitions to overturn the ban.

New Year Marks Start of HFC Phasedown In U.S.

R-410A could be phased out in new equipment as soon as 2025

Joanna R. Turpin

January 2, 2022

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Welcome to the first stage of the HFC phasedown as mandated by the AIM Act. As of January 1, 2022, the production of HFC refrigerants has been reduced by 10%.

FMI Files Emergency Stay On Vaccine Mandate

The association says OSHA rule would harm its members

December 31, 2021

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The FMI expressed disappointment with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to lift the judicial stay barring implementation and enforcement of the OSHA ETS on COVID-19 vaccination and testing for private businesses.

Refrigerant Overcharge Can Result in Serious Problems

Inexperienced techs often add refrigerant before verifying the problem with a system

John Tomczyk

December 26, 2021

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Inexperienced service technicians have a tendency to add refrigerant to a troubled system in order to remedy a problem. Because of this, many systems are operating with an overcharge of refrigerant.

Savannah To Host IIAR Conference In 2022

Ammonia and natural refrigeration industry will gather to showcase new innovations

November 30, 2021

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The 2022 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Expo will take place March 6-9, 2022 at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia.

California To Conduct Decarbonization Workshop

Find out how the state plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045

November 30, 2021

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On Monday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, CARB will conduct an online workshop that will offer an update on California's building decarbonization efforts.

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