AirSept Offers D440A Heated Sensor Refrigerant Leak Detector
AirSept’s D440A Heated Sensor Refrigerant Leak Detector is extremely sensitive and can detect R-134a leaks as small as 0.05 oz. per year, and it is less apt to give false alarms. A unique digital leak size indicator tells the operator when a leak is small enough to ignore.
AirSept’s A/C Charge Guard Keeps PAG Oil Out of Electric Compressors
AirSept’s new A/C Charge Guard filter allows technicians to charge refrigerant into hybrid vehicles while eliminating the risk of lubricant contamination causing damage to electric compressors.
New Line Splice from AirSept Repairs Line Leaks in Five Minutes
Rub-through damage, pinhole leaks, and cross-threaded joints are no problem for the new Line Splice from AirSept. Now you can repair damaged lines without removing the entire line.
Product Demonstration Videos From 2013 AAPEX Show
Check out these demonstration videos of some of the vendors showing off their most innovative tools and products at the 2013 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas.
AAPEX 2013
AVI and Babcox team up to bring you the best that AAPEX had to offer. From great companies such as Delphi, Launch, Airsept, and many more!
A/C Update: Risky Business
As you may know, the air conditioning compressors in many hybrid vehicles are operated by an electric motor instead of a drive belt. The motor’s insulated windings are immersed in the compressor’s lubricating oil. The oils used in these compressors are formulated to have high dielectric properties, that makes them non-conductive.
Tech Tip: J2788 Test Equipment Needed to Diagnose and Recharge Today’s A/C Units
In order to remove all the refrigerant from later-model vehicles during the recovery process, a J2788-compliant A/C machine is required. This is due to later-model vehicles using less refrigerant, which older A/C machines cannot fully recover, leading to potential problems.
Leak Detection Tools & Equipment
Having the right tools to help you find leaks can save time and effort, and reduce the risk of comebacks. This special section features some common types of leaks and what kind of equipment you can use to find them, as well as a Leak Detection Product Showcase.
Looking for the Removinator? Get Recycle Guard!
The Removinator sealant filter is no longer sold. It is now available as the Recycle Guard Sealant, Dye and Lubricant Separator from many a/c tools and parts suppliers, or from AirSept (the original manufacturer). Recycle Guard helps protect a/c service equipment from harmful debris and sealant, and keeps the ….
Tech Tip: Do’s and Don’ts of A/C Repair
As vehicle owners in many parts of the country begin using their air conditioning systems for the first time this year, some will be surprised to find their A/C system is not functioning properly or isn’t blowing out cold air like the summer past. The following is a recap of common A/C system problems, followed by a repair fix for a poor-performing climate system on a ….