Evacuating through Schrader valves costs you time, but how much time? We looked at Schrader valves and how they impact evacuation times and what that means for your facility. We set up a simple experiment comparing evacuation: Through a Schrader valve By a Schrader...
One of the most important procedures in the manufacturing of HVAC and refrigeration units is the evacuation (or degassing) of circuits. This procedure can be a major bottleneck of the manufacturing process since refrigerant charging is typically much faster than...
The HVACR industry is undergoing major transitions due to new A2L regulatory changes. By 2025, all new refrigeration systems must use flammable refrigerants. This article explains how manufacturers can comply with these changes and smoothly integrate the new...
Most of us are still using outdated 19th and 20th century brazing technology, blissfully unaware that there is a much, much better way of doing things. We can hear some of you saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” or perhaps, “We’ve been using oxy-acetylene for...
