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The IIR Launches a Call to Action for World Refrigeration Day

Proposals due May 20

April 26, 2019

In support of the world’s first refrigeration day — which will take place on June 26 — and with the aim of raising awareness and boosting accessibility of the refrigeration sector from the grassroots up on an international level, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is calling to all stakeholders to actively bring the HVACR sector to the public eye by organizing initiatives in their national markets.

End the California Drought for Refrigerant Incentives

The program, part of S.B. 1013, already has a role model across town

Robert Beverly

April 22, 2019

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is experiencing a bit of an existential crisis, doubting how much agency it really has to protect the environment when it comes to regulating refrigerants.

Letters From Our Readers: April 8, 2019

April 8, 2019

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The following remarks were made regarding the article “Lots of Questions About Refrigerants but Not Many Answers,” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor of The NEWS, published March 5.

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)).

Navac Inc.: Refrigerant Charger

April 8, 2019

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This product is under 40 pounds and automates the system evacuation and recharge process.

SNAP Decisions: California’s Refrigerant Saga Continues

Predicting costs, plugging leaks, and incentive uncertainty mark early 2019 efforts

Robert Beverly

April 1, 2019

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The U.S. HVAC industry considered (and largely still considers) an HFC phasedown to be inevitable.

Condensers Can Offer Valuable Insights Into System Operation

Measuring CTOA can help pinpoint problems in a refrigeration system

John Tomczyk

April 1, 2019

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Troubleshooting the high side of a refrigeration system will often give service technicians valuable information. That’s because what happens in the condenser is a direct reflection of what is happening in the rest of the refrigeration system.

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Commercial Refrigeration Requires Strict Leak Prevention Programs

Comprehensive refrigerant management programs can save money, reduce hazards

Joanna R. Turpin

April 1, 2019

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical food retail store leaks an estimated 25 percent of refrigerant, or approximately 1,000 pounds, annually.

One Compressor Does Not Equal Another: Verify Before Replacing

When choosing a new model, check on a few things first

Joe Marchese

April 1, 2019

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If a system has a defective compressor, finding a replacement is generally easy, but here are a few tips, just in case.

ASHRAE to Host Webcast on the Future of Refrigerants

Taking place April 17 and 18

April 1, 2019

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Registration is open for ASHRAE’s webcast, “The Future of Refrigerants: Unitary and VRF Systems.” There is no fee to attend, however, registration is required to view the free webcast at ashrae.org/webcast. The webcast will be two hours long and broadcast live at two different days and times for the convenience of a global audience: April 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. Eastern time, and on April 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern time.

During this webinar, we will discuss what acidic condensate is, how it’s formed, and the damage it can cause if not properly treated—while hitting on the latest regulations that are driving the adoption of condensing technology.

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The IIR Launches a Call to Action for World Refrigeration Day

End the California Drought for Refrigerant Incentives

Letters From Our Readers: April 8, 2019

Bacharach Inc.: Refrigerant/Gas Leak Detector

Navac Inc.: Refrigerant Charger

SNAP Decisions: California’s Refrigerant Saga Continues

Condensers Can Offer Valuable Insights Into System Operation

Commercial Refrigeration Requires Strict Leak Prevention Programs

One Compressor Does Not Equal Another: Verify Before Replacing

ASHRAE to Host Webcast on the Future of Refrigerants

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