In the September 3rd issue of The NEWS, we explore alternative refrigerants, advancements in refrigeration technology, and new commercial refrigeration products. We also discuss lawmakers signing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act into law.
The bill, which lawmakers and stakeholders often refer to as Perkins V, was an update of the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. Perkins V represents the authorization (but not actual appropriation) of funds to support a range of career education opportunities, including HVAC-related training, for six years, beginning in July 2019.
Determining which refrigerant may work best for an application can be challenging. While larger supermarket and restaurant chains usually have in-house personnel who help make this decision, they often turn to their local contractors for their advice as well.
Grocery store owners and managers are increasingly utilizing the IoT in order to monitor the performance of their refrigeration equipment, so they can take immediate action should a problem arise.
Manufacturers are rolling out a wide array of new equipment that utilizes all types of refrigerants, providing end users with a number of new options to consider.
It is always best to find and repair the source of the leak. But depending on the size of the system and the size and location of the refrigerant leak, it may not be an easy or inexpensive repair.
In supermarkets, where HVAC and refrigeration equipment use 50 to 60 percent of all electricity consumed, new technologies and advanced control strategies have been developed to help boost energy efficiency as well as reduce emissions.
Refrigerant floodback occurs when liquid refrigerant enters the compressor’s crankcase during the running cycle. Refrigerant floodback will dilute the compressor’s oil with liquid refrigerant, which will cause oil foaming in the crankcase, washing the bearings clean of their lubricating oil.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 scholarships of $5,000 each were awarded to students who are employees or children of employees of Johnstone Supply, studying in a variety of fields. For over 14 years, the scholarship fund, through donations by the Johnstone Supply membership, has supported students in easing the financial burden of higher education.
Wilo USA was pleased to welcome this year’s group of rising eighth grade student campers to its production facility in Thomasville, Georgia, as part of the STEMtastic program.
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Both guides feature updated product information, including the company’s newest piping offering, Aquatherm Blue Pipe® SDR 9, and other essential information for designing and ordering pipe and products.
The ultra-thin programmable thermostat has a full-color glass touchscreen and features local weather, one-touch away mode, motion activation, and integrated Wi-Fi.
Equipped with a quick opening mechanism, it’s a labor-saving choice for cutting HVAC lineset covers. The safety stopper holds the blade at its needed positions without excessive force and without touching the blade.
Creating individual crescent cubes, these ice machines use up to 15 percent less electricity and 11 percent less water to produce 13 percent more pounds of ice daily than previous models.