Register Now for Free U.S. EPA Webinar on Basic Refrigerant Recovery Principles
The Climate Protection Partnership division of the U.S. EPA will partner with the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide for monthly informational webinars focused on informing the mobile A/C community on environmental best practices for servicing mobile A/C systems and demystifying current and proposed regulations throughout 2010. The next free webinar has been scheduled for
ASE Updates Refrigerant Program
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has updated its Section 609, EPA-approved Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Program. This latest version includes the EPA’s adoption of a new standard for refrigerant handling equipment, along with updated awareness of acceptable and unacceptable ….
Tech Tip: Future Refrigerant Options Help Environment, Pose Unique Problems
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the future of automotive refrigerants and their impact on the environment. Ozone depletion is no longer the main concern; now it’s global warming. Last year was the warmest year on record. Average temperatures all across the globe are on the rise, as are ocean temperatures. Arctic and Antarctic areas that are normally covered with ice during winter months are becoming ice-free. The frequency and intensity of ….
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 ….
Tech Tip: Locating Refrigerant Leaks on Today’s Vehicles
When a customer’s A/C system isn’t cooling well and the refrigerant charge is low, you know the system is leaking. The question is where? Fluorescent leak detection dyes are popular because they’re easy and inexpensive to use. All you need is a bottle of dye or refrigerant that has already had dye added to it. The dye may be premixed with the refrigerant, or it can be injected into the system through the low-side service port with a special injector tool that resembles a small caulk gun.
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
ASE Introduces Refrigerant Program Application Wizard
The National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) recently released its new Section 609 Wizard to help service technicians quickly determine their EPA-approved credentialing requirements for air conditioning service. The wizard helps eliminate some of the confusion when working on air conditioning systems used in different types of vehicles.
Tech Tip: Pinpointing Refrigerant Leaks on Today’s Vehicles
When a customer’s A/C system isn’t cooling well and the refrigerant charge is low, you know the system is leaking. The question is where? Fluorescent leak detection dyes are popular because they’re easy and inexpensive to use. All you need is a bottle of dye or refrigerant that has already had dye added to it.
DuPont, Honeywell Announce Refrigerants Global Joint Development Agreement
DuPont and Honeywell have announced a global joint development agreement to accelerate the development and commercialization of next generation, low global warming refrigerants for the automotive air conditioning industry.
RTI Offers Tips to Keep Your Refrigerant Recycling Machine in Tip-Top Condition
There’s nothing worse than having customers wanting service and your refrigerant recycling machine is not operating. The following are suggestions to keep your recycling machine in tip-top condition and ready to make money for your shop.