Some contractors have used leak-stop agents successfully for years and consider them practical and cost-effective ways to seal small, hard-to-find leaks in systems. Other contractors feel strongly that only two things belong in a system: refrigerant and oil.
Have you impressed upon your technicians the need to routinely service mod-con boiler systems? Have you reviewed the maintenance records for systems installed by your firm? Are there any holes in the records? Are you and your customers at risk? It never hurts to check.
The eVent DualSeal with RapidLock™ connection system is designed for high-efficiency boilers. The patent pending, flange-to-flange, factory-applied, gasket-to-gasket design was developed to prevent venting systems from leaking.
The University of Nottingham announced it has developed a new and easy-to-use test for measuring the airtightness of buildings in order to help eliminate drafts, improve energy efficiency, and reduce heating bills.
Fieldpiece Instruments has introduced the SCL2, a new hand-held carbon dioxide (R-744) leak detector that’s designed to be responsive, economical, easy-to-use, and easy-to-handle.
The SCL2 is a hand-held carbon dioxide leak detector. Designed for the HVACR field service technician, the SCL2 has a rechargeable battery that lasts eight hours.
On a recent call to replace an aging gas boiler, the owners reported a persistent gas smell. The gas company had previously inspected the building and couldn’t find a leak. Yet the smell continued. The point is, if you smell gas, however subtle the smell, there is a gas leak. Somewhere. The challenge can indeed be where to find it.
Aeroseal has introduced HomeSeal PRO, designed with wireless technology and new remote management capabilities, which the company said can significantly increase residential duct sealing productivity and profitability.
The HELIOT 900 helium leak detector features a fast pumping speed to detect small leaks quickly and a simple tablet-style interface that improves productivity, stated the manufacturer.
New Blue Monster® BIG PTFE thread sealing tape is designed to create dependable, leak-proof joints where a thicker, professional-grade density thread sealant is needed. New Blue Monster® BIG compression seal tape can fix problem leaks under pressure on almost any material.