Refrigeration - Articles - Page 18

These Aren’t Your Father’s Reclaim Programs

Reclaimers are offering attractive terms to encourage contractors to recover more refrigerant

November 10, 2023

Reclaimers are addressing the low recovery rate of HFC refrigerants by offering incentives and eliminating fees. Contractors can benefit by recovering refrigerants and turning them in.

Copeland Now Builds CO2 compressors at 2 U.S. Plants

November 9, 2023

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The change comes as the industry anticipates accelerated adoption of CO₂refrigeration technology being driven by food retail businesses pledging sustainability targets and needing to comply with environmental regulations.

Optimal Options for Prioritizing Sustainability with CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Herb Woerpel

November 6, 2023

CO₂ systems’ environmental benefits and ability to meet any future regulations make them an optimal option for contractors and facility managers.

Tips for Taking Care of Your Hoses

Here are some of the best ways to care for and inspect your HVACR vacuum and charging hoses

Tony Gonzalez

November 5, 2023

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If you’re a busy HVACR professional, hoses are among the pieces of equipment you use most often.

The AIM Act’s Impact on HFC Gases

Taylor Ferranti

November 4, 2023

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There’s been a misconception in the field that mixed refrigerants cannot be reclaimed, and if they are, they’re of inferior quality. That’s simply not true.

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Daikin Showcases R-32 Innovations at Bi-Annual Sales Meeting

The global HVAC manufacturer announced it will be introducing 13 new products in the next 18 months

Herb Woerpel

November 1, 2023

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Daikin used its group sales event as a stage to showcase its existing innovations and provide a preview of what’s to come.

EPA Announces GreenChill Award Winners

The program recognizes those who have significantly reduced their refrigerant emissions

October 29, 2023

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EPA’s GreenChill program recognized those companies committed to reducing refrigerant emissions and decreasing their impact on the environment.

Free Training Offered For CO₂, R-290 Refrigeration Systems

NASRC to provide natural refrigerant training for refrigeration technicians in St. Louis

October 28, 2023

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NASRC to offer free training event for refrigeration technicians in St. Louis who want to learn more about natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ and propane.

EPA Proposes Phasing Out R-134a

The Agency cites the use of TCE in some R-134a production as an unreasonable risk to human health

October 27, 2023

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EPA is proposing the phaseout of R-134a, due to the use of TCE in the manufacture of the refrigerant.

Preventing System Contamination

Poor service practices can lead to premature failure of refrigeration systems

Joe Marchese

October 26, 2023

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When installing and repairing refrigeration equipment, technicians should always follow good service practices to prevent any contaminants from entering the piping or system components.