refrigerant leaks

Reducing Refrigerant Leaks Should Be Top Priority for HVACR Contractors

Let’s talk leaks — it’s an important subject

Joanna R. Turpin

June 2, 2021

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Refrigerant leaks in HVACR equipment – particularly commercial refrigeration systems -- are a significant problem.

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Ten Tips for Preventing Refrigerant Leaks in Supermarket Systems

Commercial refrigeration systems are notoriously leaky, but they don’t have to be

Joanna R. Turpin

May 4, 2021

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Contractors can help their food retailer customers reduce the amount of refrigerant leaking from their refrigeration equipment.

Worn Rings and Leaky Valves Can Cause Problems

Diagnosing the issue in refrigeration and air conditioning systems can be tricky

John Tomczyk

August 28, 2020

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Worn compressor rings and/or leaky compressor suction or discharge valves can cause a lack of cooling in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Supermarkets With Low Leak Rates Win GreenChill Awards

Thirteen organizations were recognized

October 1, 2019

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The EPA recognized 13 organizations for achievements in protecting the environment through noteworthy refrigerant management.

Service Technicians Must Learn to Manage Service Risks

Choosing the right course of action is the key to a successful and profitable repair

Joe Marchese

August 12, 2019

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Choosing the right course of action is the key to a successful and profitable repair.

Bacharach Inc.: Refrigerant Leak Detector

July 22, 2019

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This product detects all CFC, HFC, and HCFC refrigerants as low as 0.006 oz/yr, including R-410a and R-507.

INFICON: Portable Monitor

June 3, 2019

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This product combines field leak detection reliability with cloud hunting mode, which helps the operator to find the area highest in concentration and then switch to pinpoint mode to quickly find the leak.

Bacharach Inc.: Refrigerant/Gas Leak Detector

April 8, 2019

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Available for commercial and industrial applications, this product supports safety compliance inside of machinery rooms, mechanical equipment rooms, chiller plants, cold storage facilities, and walk-in freezers by monitoring for refrigerant leaks for numerous gases including HFCs, HFOs, HCFCs, CO2, and ammonia (NH3)).

Seminar Offered Insights on HFC Alternatives for Supermarkets

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council presented a natural refrigerant seminar at Danfoss

March 5, 2019

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The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council recently presented a natural refrigerant seminar and live CO₂ demo at the Danfoss headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.

Nu-Calgon: Refrigerant Leak Sealant

February 25, 2019

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This product features Rapid Fusion Technology for a stronger bond and now has the ability to treat systems up to 10 tons in one application. It permanently seals leaks — even large ones — and is direct inject.