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Testing refrigeration or a/c equipment that utilizes R-22 refrigerant.

Analyze This: Refrigerant Purity Is an Ongoing Industry Concern

Refrigerant analyzers can detect low-quality, mixed, and counterfeit products

Joanna R. Turpin

October 7, 2019

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Mixed and low-quality refrigerants damage HVACR systems and can pose a safety threat to technicians.

California Supermarkets Prepare for Low-GWP Future

NASRC workshop covers strategies for making the transition to alternative refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

October 7, 2019

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NASRC and PG&E recently co-hosted an educational workshop to help the supermarket industry prepare for California’s new refrigerant regulations.

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.

An Introduction to Glide at Static Pressure

Bryan Orr

September 16, 2019

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We’ve been spoiled in the USA because we haven’t needed to deal with glide much. But the days of being able to ignore glide are coming to an end.

The contractor panel consisting of Art Sutherland, Robert Leonard, Ryan Welty, and Peter Comeau (left to right).

Alternative Refrigerants are a Natural Fit for Supermarkets

Conference discusses ‘future-proof’ options for commercial refrigeration

Joanna R. Turpin

September 9, 2019

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ATMOsphere America convened to educate attendees about how natural refrigerants can be viable alternatives for commercial refrigeration equipment.

California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Regulations

California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Refrigerant Regulations

Stakeholders share concerns over California’s rapid transition to low-GWP refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

September 9, 2019

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At CARB’s stakeholders’ meeting, manufacturers and end users expressed concern about the feasibility and cost of implementing these regulations.

AHRI Update Removes Paint Color Assignments for Refrigerant Containers

Hopes to reduce confusion among similarly colored refrigerant containers

September 2, 2019

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Guideline revisions specify that all refrigerant containers should have the same paint color to reduce confusion among similarly colored containers.

Free Low-GWP Refrigerant Workshop Offered in New York

NASRC to host it on September 27

September 2, 2019

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The NASRC will host a workshop on low-GWP refrigerants that will focus on refrigerant regulations, efficiency opportunities, and technology trends.

Free Webinars Will Focus On New Refrigerants, Regulations

Danfoss to host annual Refrigerant Week

September 2, 2019

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This year, the focus will be on equipping contractors and installers for refrigerant change and presenting the solutions that are ready today.

Yellow Jacket, a brand of Ritchie Engineering Co. Inc.: Refrigerant Hoses

August 12, 2019

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Designed to service mini-splits, this product combines a Flex Flow hose with a ¼- to 5/16-inch coupler.

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IASC seeks submissions that represent the best contemporary and innovative technology and thinking about Solar Cooling from a global and diverse range of designers, consultants, practitioners, engineers, architects, educators, thought-leaders, students and other professionals concerned with cooling, people, buildings and energy.

ACHRNEWS

2019 October 7

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we present the Commercial Heating Showcase, as well as a look at developments in home performance contracting, and in the refrigeration industry.

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