Code Updates For Ammonia and A2L Refrigerants New online IIAR Conference and Expo offered virtual technical sessions Joanna R. Turpin June 2, 2020 No Comments The IIAR executive committee and staff moved quickly to put together the first-of-its-kind Virtual Conference and Expo.Read More
On Refrigerant Regulations, The Logjam Is Starting To Break Legislation is moving forward at the state and federal level Joanna R. Turpin June 2, 2020 No Comments Ever since the courts ruled in 2017 that the EPA did not have the authority to phase down HFCs, the HVACR industry has been in limbo.Read More
A2L Refrigerant Integration and Its Impact on HVACR Service Calls Differences will affect what to bring, safety procedures, and scope of service Robert Beverly June 1, 2020 No Comments A2L refrigerants are set to become a part of daily life for more contractors over the next few years.Read More
Grocers’ Growing Interest in HFO Solutions Lower-GWP refrigerant alternatives can be retrofitted into existing refrigeration equipment Joanna R. Turpin May 27, 2020 No Comments The refrigerant regulatory landscape is changing in the U.S., leaving many scrambling to figure out which lower-GWP solution will work best.Read More
How to Prepare Equipment for Long Shutdowns Precautions must be taken for refrigeration and air conditioning systems John Tomczyk May 26, 2020 No Comments Long shutdowns can wreak havoc on refrigeration and air conditioning systems if certain steps are not taken.Read More
Several Options Available to Connect Copper Tubing Brazed and pressed connections both have advantages and disadvantages Joe Marchese May 26, 2020 No Comments Today, the use of pressed connections for joining both hard drawn and soft copper tubing is gaining popularity for many reasons.Read More
IIAR Conference And Expo To Take Place Online This Month All technical papers and workshops will be presented on virtual platform May 5, 2020 No Comments The IIAR Online Conference & Virtual Expo will be held May 18 to June 5, 2020 at www.iiar.org.Read More
Code Uncertainty Puts Safe Refrigerant Transition At Risk New flammable alternatives require building codes to be updated May 5, 2020 No Comments The global transition to low-GWP refrigerants is beginning in a disorderly manner in the United States — the world’s most mature HVAC market.Read More
Of Course HVACR Workers Are Essential Cities and states have differed on which businesses should stay open Joanna R. Turpin May 5, 2020 2 Comments The Covid-19 pandemic has led to officials quickly trying to determine what constitutes essential activity and work. Read More
Remaining Productive During Your Downtime Take this opportunity to make sure your tools and truck are in tiptop shape Joe Marchese May 3, 2020 No Comments What can a refrigeration technician do during this downtime? One great option is to take this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the trade.Read More