New Robinair DiscovR Refrigerant Identifier Protects Against Refrigerant Contamination and Recovery Equipment Damage
Robinair, a business unit of SPX Corporation, recently announced the availability of its new DiscovR Refrigerant Identifier designed to identify unknown refrigerants and uncover hard to find air contamination prior to servicing A/C systems. The innovative, state-of-the-art 16009 was engineered specifically to take the guesswork out of identifying refrigerant condition in A/C systems prior to servicing in order to reduce a technician’s chances of re-contaminating the vehicle being serviced and spreading the contaminated refrigerant to other vehicles.
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Edith Hernandez, president L&A Muffler and Auto Repair Inc. Gardena, CA As promised, please find below five of our favorite tools and equipment commonly used at L&A Muffler and Auto Repair Inc. Snap-on Scan Tool OBD II, ScanCheck — This is a state-of-the-art OBD II scan tool that diagnoses all domestic, Asian and European vehicles
RTI Introduces ArcticPRO RHS980 Digital A/C Refrigerant Handling System
RTI’s revolutionary approach in designing and building a new automotive A/C service machine is now available! The ArcticPRO RHS980 fully complies with the new SAE J2788 standard and establishes a new productivity benchmark for all A/C refrigerant handling machines. In the RTI tradition of building the most robust, dependable and user-friendly service machines, the new ArcticPRO RHS980 really leaves the competition in the dust!
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Ken Peavy, owner Peavy’s Garage Katy, TX www.peavys-garage.com Peavy’s Garage is a family-owned and operated shop, AAA approved since 1970. We also have Peavy’s Tire & Automotive in Houston. About five years ago, we discovered BG products and equipment, which increased our business by 30% and profits greatly. General service techs operate the equipment, which
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Jeff Hume, John Partipilo, Terry Kirschbaum and Jesse Hernandez CMJ Automotive Addison, IL We went through an extensive study of the tools we use most often and the ones we just like a lot. Our list is in no particular order. Snap-on MODIS Scanner — Helps us diagnose vehicles faster and more efficiently. Huth Pipe
Neutronics’ QuickDetect A/C Sealant Detection Kit Helps Prevent Damage to Recovery Equipment and Refrigerant Identifiers
Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis, a leading manufacturer of Automotive A/C service technology, now offers an exclusive innovation that protects refrigerant identifiers and recovery machines against damage by detecting the presence of sealants in mobile A/C systems.
Directions: Techs Offer Feedback on Proposed A/C Refrigerant Ban
The following comments regarding the proposed ban on the sale of automotive refrigerant to consumers (see page 32 of the May issue of Underhood Service) were e-mailed to me in the past few weeks. Most of the comments were directed toward Tom Brown and the coalition opposing such legislation. Note: Comments below may have been
A/C Tech Feature: The Future of R-134a
With all the talk about global warming and climate change, many people are wondering what the future holds for R-134a as an automotive refrigerant. R-134a was introduced back in the early 1990s as an "ozone safe" replacement for R-12. Unlike R-12, R-134a contains no chlorine, so it can’t harm the ozone layer that protects us from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.
A/C Update: The Future of R-134a
Alternative Refrigerants Loom on the Service Horizon
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Roy Larson, president Beyer Motor Works Inc., BMW/Mercedes driveline experts Chandler, AZ www.beyerdriveline.com and www.beyermotorworks.com Member: BIMRS, Bimmer Tech Group, Mini Tech Group, BMW CCA, ASA, APRA, BBB My 5 favorite tools are: Streamlight Stylus Reach — This pocket flashlight puts the light where I need it, making it ideal to inspect brake pads and