Tech Tip: A/C Service Tools & Equipment
Hot weather is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to tool up for summer air conditioning service work. A lot has changed in recent years. A whole new generation of smarter, more accurate, more efficient A/C recovery machines and recharging stations have been introduced to handle today’s reduced refrigerant capacity vehicles.
Improved Training Offered for A/C Technicians
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has strengthened technician training and certification requirements for auto air conditioning service. According to the EPA, improper auto A/C servicing can lead to high emissions of potent greenhouse gases, but thanks to industry innovation, the environmental performance of this sector has improved.
Snap-on Catalog Offers Complete Line of A/C Tools to Heat Up Your Air Conditioning Business
From service tools to manifold test gauges; from refrigerant recovery systems to leak detector tools; Snap-on has a complete line of air conditioning service equipment and tools that can heat up your air conditioning business this spring and summer.
A/C Update: The Future of Cool
Editor Ed Sunkin returns from the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide trade show and convention in February, 2009, with details on the possible future of the U.S. refrigerant segment of the industry — HFO-1234yf. This refrigerant provides a very low global warming potential and many new service and sales opportunities.
New Low Cost Refrigerant Identifier Protects A/C Equipment Against Contamination Damage
Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis has just introduced its new advanced Mini ID Refrigerant Identifier for R134a, and is offering it for direct sale to shops and technicians. The new, low cost Neutronics Mini ID Refrigerant Identifier for R134a helps technicians to quickly verify the presence and quality of R134a refrigerant in vehicle air conditioning systems, so they can avoid damage to their air conditioning service equipment from ….
New Bar’s Leaks Professional A/C Stop Leak & Sealer Repairs Most A/C Leaks Inexpensively
New Bar’s Leaks Professional A/C Stop Leak & Sealer seals most minor air conditioning leaks and protects against future leaks. The product is the latest addition to the Bar’s Leaks Professional DiFM line designed specifically for professional technicians ….
RTI Chosen by Navistar to Supply A/C Service Equipment to its International Vehicle Service Network
RTI Technologies, Inc. of York, PA, was selected by Navistar to be the exclusive supplier of its custom specified, SAE J2788 compliant A/C service equipment to its International vehicle service network ….
CARQUEST and MACS Team Up to Find Mobile A/C-Heat Transfer Tech of the Year for 2008
CARQUEST and the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide have teamed up for the third year in a row to find the best mobile air conditioning and heat transfer service technician in North America. In order to allow more technicians who would like to participate time to ….
Refrigerant ID Technology from Neutronics Helps Shops Prevent A/C Contamination
Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis offers its advanced Ultima ID Refrigerant Identifier to automotive service and repair facilities as the first line tool for safe and profitable mobile A/C service. The innovative, state-of-the-art refrigerant identifier can help prevent the contamination of a shop’s R134a supply, damage and warranty loss on recovery equipment, lost service profits, and even ….
New Behr Hella Service PAO-Oil for A/C Compressors Works on All Types of Mobile A/C Systems
Behr Hella Service has just introduced a versatile, non-hygroscopic A/C compressor oil that works in all types of mobile A/C systems and features a leak detection agent. The new universal synthetic oil, PAO-Oil 68 Plus UV, is exclusively available from Hella, Inc., the North American aftermarket subsidiary of automotive lighting and electronics supplier Hella.