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NADCA Announces New Leadership at Annual Meeting and Expo

April 6, 2023

Colin Trudo and Tyler Batchelder are NADCA's newest Board members. NADCA introduced April Yungen as its newest elected (and first female) President & Chairwoman of the Board.

NADCA Recognizes 2022 Safety Award Winners

The awards are based on regulations and recommendations from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

April 6, 2023

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The 2022 awards were announced on March 28, 2023 at the association’s 34th Annual Meeting & Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana.

National Air Duct Cleaners Association Publishes White Paper on Inspection and Cleaning of Open Air Plenums

Open air plenums should be inspected and cleaned periodically since airflow throughout these spaces can create an increased risk of contamination.

February 6, 2023

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Open air plenums are typically unfiltered spaces, and can contain dust, dirt, debris, asbestos, lead, animal and insect by-products, microbial contamination, and a broad range of hazardous chemicals and materials.

Drones Take Flight Over HVAC

New technology finds its niche in rooftop inspections, promotional videos, surveillance, and more

Nick Kostora

June 5, 2017

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Currently viewed as a relatively unknown job site asset, it’s quite possible that drones may soon become commonplace for commercial HVAC technicians nationwide.

Ridgid®: Hand-Held Inspection Camera

April 16, 2012

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The micro CA-300 hand-held inspection camera offers an easy way to diagnose and document jobsite problems. The unit records still images and videos, and integrates audio with a built-in microphone and speaker, providing the ability to record insights and playback problems in hard-to-reach areas.

Rotobrush Partners with AirAdvice

March 5, 2012

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Rotobrush International® LLC, a manufacturer of air duct cleaning equipment, supplies, IAQ and energy efficiency services, and video inspection systems, announced a new partnership with AirAdvice® Inc., a provider of IAQ monitoring devices.

General Tools & Instruments: Pipe & Duct Borescope Inspection System

March 5, 2012

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The pipe and duct video borescope inspection system (DPS16) offers the flexibility and performance necessary for precisely examining and documenting the interior conditions of ductwork and water and sewer pipes. The two-component DPS16 system is one-part probe and reel, one-part recording borescope.

Titan Tool Supply Inc.: Portable Video Borescopes

January 30, 2012

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Videoscope units — Model TTSVS.6-1 and Model TTSVS.6-3 — are designed for portable, on-site inspections. The articulating video borescopes feature two-way articulation (±120°) with on-board (standalone) image processing and battery-powered operation.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012: Ridgid Introduces New Inspection Tools

January 25, 2012

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Ridgid held a press conference on Tuesday morning to promote its new visual inspection tools for contractors.

AcousticEye: Boiler, Fin Fan Tube Inspection Tool

January 23, 2012

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Inspection of tubes up to 4 inches inner diameter in any shape or material can be achieved for boilers, fin fans, and other heat exchangers with the Dolphin G3™. Achieving speed as fast as 10 seconds per tube, the tool features patented acoustic pulse reflectometry (APR) technology.