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The Birth of the Tier 1 Asset
Just like how your shipping address can be different than your billing, there is a difference between your cooling/heating appliances and all the other assets around your buildings. There are a lot of reasons to separate things into segments with the most common reason being cost. This is a huge differentiator since HVAC/R is expensive,…
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Paper’s the Past: HVAC/R Industry Trends and How They Affect You!
The world of refrigerants is “cool” yet complex with an overwhelming amount of information out there to discomfort you more than an EPA regulator’s call. This can lead to a lot of uncertainty but worry not! The HVAC/R industry is forecasted to grow over 6% by 2023 with more attention being paid to regulation and…
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The 15 Billion Ton Problem: The U.S. Refrigerant Recycling Market Fails to Stop Refrigerant Leaks
The paper very thoroughly explains the industry challenges related to capturing the massive stockpiles of refrigerant installed in equipment all over the globe (and here at home as well). It also provides some global success stories and potential insight on how we might solve the problem that we all thought the Montreal Protocol was supposed…
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The Fine Line Between Reckless and Responsible
A lapsed car registration effects everyone no matter what you drive, whether it is a gas guzzler producing more smog than a Beijing city street or an emissions-free electric vehicle. You can’t go back to the gas station and blame them because you failed to take care of your car. It wasn’t the gas that…
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Numerous States Considering HFC Refrigerant Regulations
Now that HFC refrigerant regulations are up in the air at the federal level, numerous states are considering their own refrigerant regulations, including California, Connecticut, Maryland, and New York.
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How to Calculate Your Refrigerant Charge Guide – Part 2 of 3
I’ve found that many in the HVAC/R field are calculating refrigerant charges wrong, particularly when it comes to field-assembled equipment. So, in this post, which is Part 2 of our 3 Common HVAC Mistakes series, I’d like to explain how to calculate your refrigerant charge properly and plus provide a free quick guide on it.