The Basics of Servicing A2L Systems for HVACR Contractors
Safety is a concern when handling the new mildly flammable refrigerants
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Joanna R. Turpin
Joanna Turpin is a Senior Editor at The ACHR NEWS. She can be contacted at 248-786-1707 or joannaturpin@achrnews.com. Joanna has been with BNP Media since 1991, first heading up the company’s technical book division before moving over to The ACHR NEWS, where she frequently writes about refrigerants and commercial refrigeration. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington and worked on her master’s degree in technical communication at Eastern Michigan University.
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A2L Units Will Require Refrigerant Detection Systems
OEM-installed sensors will monitor for leaks and activate mitigation if necessary
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Ten Tips for Preventing Refrigerant Leaks in Supermarket Systems
Commercial refrigeration systems are notoriously leaky, but they don’t have to be
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So You Want To Go Into Refrigeration
Advice on switching from comfort cooling to refrigeration
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Preparing the Workforce for A2L Refrigerants
Educating technicians about mildly flammable refrigerants is crucial to their safe use
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HVACR Managers Should Listen To Ted (Lasso) Talk
Sitcom offers sage advice on life, relationships, and work
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A Guide to Low-GWP Refrigerants
Manufacturers are offering alternatives for a variety of applications
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Two New Standards Designed to Improve HVAC Performance
Standards include procedures to grade or score how installed systems are operating
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HFC Phasedown Regulations Take Shape
Updates to codes and standards must first occur before flammable refrigerants can be used
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