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Leak Detection Critical as Industry Transitions to A2L Refrigerants

Techs should focus on preventing leaks in both new and existing HVACR systems

Justin Bailey

July 28, 2025

With A2L refrigerants, leak prevention and detection matter more than ever, so technicians should follow best practices and use the right tools to find and fix leaks.

A Technician’s Quick Guide to Non-Invasive System Checks

How to troubleshoot without gauges

Lianna Schwalenberg

July 7, 2025

No ports? No problem. Here are three proven ways to check refrigerant charge without gauges.

A2L Refrigerant Leak Detection

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 8

Kyle Gargaro

January 12, 2025

In part eight of this series, we talk with Richard Rodrigues of Sensata Technologies about the use of leak detection systems.

Posifa A2L Refrigerant Leak Sensor Achieves Intertek Certification

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

December 8, 2024

The Intertek certification verifies that the device meets the safety and performance requirements for refrigerant detection systems outlined in Annex LL of UL 60335-2-40:2022 Ed. 4 and CSA C22.2#60335-2-40:2022 Ed. 4.

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Refrigerant Detection Systems Sniff Out A2L Leaks

Carrier, Daikin, and Trane discuss how these safety features will work on their equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

September 6, 2024

RDSs are generally required in A2L systems that contain more than 4 pounds of refrigerant and can either be field or factory-installed, depending on the manufacturer.

Greenheck: HBT-321 Isolation Damper

Its large size capacity, heavy-duty construction, and range of actuator options make it ideal for clean rooms

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

August 6, 2024

The Greenheck HBT-321 is a heavy-duty, bubble-tight isolation damper designed for critical environments where leakage control is paramount.

Better than Bubbles: The Ins & Outs of Electronic Leak Detectors

July 29, 2024

Soap bubbles have long been thought of as the standard method for leak detection, but times, and technology, are changing.

How to Charge a CO₂ Refrigeration System

Techs must carefully follow the proper sequence of operations to ensure the process is completed accurately and appropriately

Herb Woerpel

February 8, 2024

Compiled via interviews with a team of experts, here are the steps one should follow when charging a CO₂ refrigeration system.

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Effects of Negative Air Duct Cleaning on Flex Ducting

Negative pressure air duct cleaning can cause problems for flex ducting

John Miles David Hart Andrew Luckey

December 13, 2023

In this whitepaper, we investigate the pressure and airflow tolerances of flex ducting as it pertains to air duct cleaning.

CO2 Refrigeration System at a Cheese Warehouse

Addressing Leaks in CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

HVAC contractors that carefully follow the proper sequence of operations can minimize the threat of CO₂ leakage for their customers, themselves, and the environment

Herb Woerpel

December 7, 2023

While CO₂ refrigerant may not be as deadly to the environment as its HFC peers, there are other concerns that exist when it escapes a system.

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Future-ready HVAC Systems: Transitioning to A2L with New Gas Leak Sensors

On Demand This session will explore how emerging approaches to leak detection and system monitoring are meeting the demands of modern refrigeration and HVAC applications.

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On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar, we'll walk you through exactly what to get in place before you add AI to your business. You'll leave with a clear picture of where you stand today and a practical action plan to set yourself up for real results.