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Propane Makes a Comeback
Jun 5, 2017 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has listed R-290 as an acceptable refrigerant substitute under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP), and recently exempted it from the v...
The Importance of Your HVAC 'Front Line'
Jun 5, 2017 ・ Empower employees while saving decision-makers the time and headache of multiple trips to the drawing board. ・ Happy employees lead to satisfied customers and ultimately more profits f...
What’s Happening With R-134a?
June 5, 2017 For many years, hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-134a was the alternate refrigerant of choice to replace chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-12 in many medium- and high-temperature stationary refrigeration, ...
Should Ammonia Exit ASHRAE Standard 15?
June 5, 2017 Is it time to remove ammonia from ASHRAE Standard 15, “Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems?” Jeffrey M. Shapiro, president, International Code Consultants, says yes, although...
Which Tools Are Most Desired by HVAC Technicians?
June 5, 2017 “Better tools equal more efficient technicians and less warranty calls on newly installed equipment.” These thoughts from Steve Moon, owner, Moon Air Inc. in Elkton, Maryland, sum...
Have You Updated Your Digital HVACR Tools Lately?
June 5, 2017 Digital tools are essential job site components for any HVAC technician working today. The same may not have been true for every tech even five years ago, but the changing landscape of t...
Drones Take Flight Over HVAC
June 5, 2017 Drones are an emerging technology in the U.S. and are just now entering the public conscience. Some of us have read about Amazon’s bold plans to have drones deliver goods or have witness...
LG and London Vegetable Orchestra Keep It Fresh This World E
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- To raise awareness of food waste this World Environment Day, LG Electronics (LG) teamed up with the music-making talents of the acclaimed "London V...
Connecticut's United Technologies Research Center invests $7
Jun 5, 2017 The United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) in East Hartford, Connecticut says it is investing $115 million to establish an Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence ($75M) and an Eng...
IR boss restates climate action pledge
4 JUN 20170 USA: Ingersoll Rand is one of a number of US companies restating its commitment to climate action following the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Ingersoll Rand, parent compan...
