Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from August 2003

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from August 2003

Baltimore Aircoil Company. (Price Increase).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... * Baltimore Aircoil Company (Baltimore) has announced price increases of between 2 percent and 4 percent on all equipment and replacement parts manufactured in North America.

Jakel Inc. (Highland, Ill.) announced that Allied Capital Corp. (Washington) provided $5 million in subordinated debt for the expansion of Jakel's international manufacturing capabilities. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... * Jakel Inc. (Highland, Ill.) announced that Allied Capital Corp. (Washington) provided $5 million in subordinated debt for the expansion of Jakel's international manufacturing capabilities. The company recently opened a sourcing and producing...

DiversiTech. (Manufacturers).(entry into appliance parts industry)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... * DiversiTech (Decatur, Ga.) has announced its entry into the appliance parts industry and issued its 2003 Appliance Parts Catalog.

Setra Systems Inc. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... * Setra Systems Inc. (Boxborough, Mass.) introduced a new line of pressure transducers that incorporate strain gauge technology. The new line includes chemical vapor deposition, thin film, or micro-electro-mechanical technology.

The National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) has announced that Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) certification is now the standard of certification. (Associations).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... * The National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) has announced that Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) certification is now the standard of certification for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) (Arlington, Va.) recently elected Elizabeth S. Hubbard, president and CEO of Effikal International Inc. (Associations).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... * The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) (Arlington, Va.) recently elected Elizabeth S. Hubbard, president and CEO of Effikal International Inc. (Orion, Mich.), to serve as director-at-large on the GAMA board of directors.

SkillsUSA honors HVACR's best.
August 4, 2003... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The headline in the Kansas City Star sounded ominous enough: "Uncertainty Clouds VICA Event." In reality, the article was not directly related to the annual SkillsUSA/VICA national championship taking place that week in and...

U.S. tries to dampen HFC concerns.
August 4, 2003... Call it preaching to the choir, but refrigerant manufacturers in the United States are continuing to sing the praises of HFCs to those within the industry, even as elements in Europe push for the end of these refrigerants because of global...

Training track.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 4, 2003... September 5 Indoor Air Quality, Air Distribution & Mold The Training Source Mobile, Ala. | 888-371-9869 September 8 Basics Of Heating/Cooling York Unitary Products Group Wichita, Kan. | 405-419-6591 September 8-11 ...

Keep your facts straight. (reader Mail).(Letter to the Editor)
August 4, 2003... I would like to support the letter in your June 23 issue ["A Failure To Communicate?"] from Gary Stults about the heat pump article in the May 19 issue ["A Heat Pump Failure Investigation"]. Even after reading the author's response, I am...

Inspiring employees. (reader Mail).(Letter to the Editor)
August 4, 2003... It is very rare a customer needs immediate service. Usually the customer is satisfied being assured a tech will come quickly the next day. Explaining the cost of after-hours service vs. next-day service and that supply houses are usually not...

Work seekers: HVACR students and professionals seeking employment.
August 4, 2003... I am currently employed as an energy management system project manager for an electrical contracting company, running its national account customers. I am in charge of all installations, service work, troubleshooting, drawing as-builts, and...

ASHRAE adds to Standard 62. (industry News).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... ATLANTA -- At the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' (ASHRAE) 2003 Annual Meeting held in Kansas City, Mo., June 28-July 2, several addenda were approved for publication to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62-2001,...

Symposium on mold scheduled. (industry News).(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 4, 2003... ATLANTA -- Aerias will hold its Third Annual National Symposium: "Protecting Indoor Environments and Building Occupants" Oct. 22-23 in Atlanta. According to show organizers, the symposium will feature national experts who will set out to...

ISH hosts design exhibit. (industry News).(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 4, 2003... LAS VEGAS -- ISH North America will host its Design Plus exhibit, which will feature a number of European products recognized for "their outstanding and innovative design." The products, picked from a field of 139 entries, were selected by...

University plans largest solar electric system. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... California State University, Hayward plans to install a solar electric system, which will deliver 1.05 MW of energy, which represents approximately 30 percent of the campus' peak electricity demand during the summer months. The system,...

NYPA selects wind power proposals. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has selected proposals from two wind power developers for purchases of up to 50 MW of electricity from projects to be built in western New York and the Finger Lakes region. The decision is part of the state's...

ACCA announces annual conference. (industry News).(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 4, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) will hold its 2004 conference in conjunction with the Indoor Air Expo, an expanded trade show. The conference will be held Feb. 25-28, 2004, at the New Orleans Marriott. In...

SMACNA convention highlights IAQ. (industry News).(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association )(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 4, 2003... CHANTILLY, Va. -- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) will hold its annual convention Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2003, in Washington. This year's event will include a specialty forum, which SMACNA says will...

Flexible duct. (what's New).
August 4, 2003... AMBlue is flexible air ductwork designed and engineered with Pechiney's patent-pending Moldgard[TM] co-extruded film, which places antimicrobial agents into the flexible duct's inner core to resist mold and fungus growth. According to the...

Wireless sensors. (what's New).
August 4, 2003... The i-Bean 5000 enables low-power, low-data-rate wireless sensing for heating, refrigeration, and other applications. According to the company, the sensors leverage a portfolio of radio technologies and form self-organizing wireless networks,...

Gas water heaters. (what's New).
August 4, 2003... The company has a streamlined selection of the Conservationist[R], ProMax[R] Plus, Powerhouse ProMax[R] SL, and ProMax[R] residential water heaters. This line of water heaters includes C3 Technology[TM] models, with a safety system that meets...

Facilities monitor, controller. (what's New).
August 4, 2003... The Continuum[R] CX 9702 SiteController is designed to monitor and control small buildings and remote, unmanned facilities in order to protect and secure them. It has features that integrate power and environmental monitoring, HVAC control,...

Pleated filters. (what's New).
August 4, 2003... OdorGuard[R] (OG) pleated filters use the next generation of CarbonWeb[R] filter media. OG medium-duty filters have an integrated pre-filter and are offered with granular carbon loadings of 200 grams per square foot (2,150 grams per square...

Snow-melting controller. (what's New).
August 4, 2003... The patent-pending LCD[R]-7UL Aerial Snow Controller, a member of the Snow Switch[R] family, directly controls heaters for small areas, such as sidewalks, steps, wheelchair ramps, and entrance ways. It senses snow so that it operates only when...

Pocket PC IAQ monitor. (what's New).
August 4, 2003... The DirectSense IAQ PPC is a pocket PC-based system that measures IAQ parameters and stores information from remote locations. Levels of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and other toxic gases can be displayed and data logged, as well as...

Temperature sensor. (what's New).
August 4, 2003... The Moisture Proof Probe temperature sensor has been designed to be used in a wide range of applications where moisture needs to be monitored, such as for evaporator coil and industrial case refrigeration, underfloor heating systems, climate...

AC drive. (what's New).
August 4, 2003... The S10 AC drive has two types of enclosures: IP20 (protected chassis) and IP65 (NEMA4X) with and without operators. The NEMA4X units with operators come with standard input disconnect, speed pot, and forward/reverse selector switch. The S10...

Do expos have to take place every year? (refrigeration zone).
August 4, 2003... One of the recurring topics in the HVACR industry concerns annual trade shows as sponsored by various associations in the industry. Booth visitors seem to always ask, "What's new?" Many manufacturers just aren't in a "something-new-every-year"...

Determining compressor amperage ratings. (refrigeration zone).
August 4, 2003... When you are diagnosing a potential compressor problem, you need to measure its amp draw to get a correct assessment of its vital signs. The best way to determine the correct amperage draw for a particular compressor is by referring to the...

Single-pole and double-pole contactors: an understanding of contactors can prevent service blunders. (refrigeration zone).
August 4, 2003... Contactors are nothing more than a coil and a set of contacts. The coil of the contactor can be 24, 115, or 230 V, and even higher depending on the application. The contactor arrangement can be single pole, double pole, or triple pole,...

Suction gauges. (the Hotline).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... QUESTION: By Leo Via E-mail I was trying to charge a central air system. The gauge on the suction line reading went into the retard section of the gauge, while the gauge on the high-pressure side charging with R-22 read 110. I could...

Motors. (the Hotline).(Brief Article)
August 4, 2003... QUESTION: From John West Chesterfield, Va. My question involves checking motors to ground. At what point would you say you have a good path to ground? I have heard that it can be less than 1.5 megohms. What would be the maximum voltage...

'Cube' gives refrigeration a modular look. (Freezers & Coolers).
August 4, 2003... A control module called the Cube is being offered in retrofit and OEM applications for display coolers and vending machines. Its creator, Phil Baker, calls it "a standardized refrigeration module incorporating the latest technology, including...

The right equipment for hard ice cream. (Freezers & Coolers).
August 4, 2003... TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- J&S Dairy began as a small wholesale dairy distributor in 1973. Company owners Jim and Sonya Johns leased space in a local warehouse to keep a variety of products, including cheese, eggs, milk, and ice cream, before the...

Freezer failure puts heat on warehouse. (Freezers & Coolers).
August 4, 2003... FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A routine Tuesday morning at a cold storage warehouse here in Frankfort became anything but routine when the central refrigeration system failed. As a frozen food warehouse for some of the nation's largest food distributors...

Mix-and-match options for freezers and coolers. (Freezers & Coolers).
August 4, 2003... CHICAGO -- Freezers, coolers, walk-ins, reach-ins, top-mounted, under-the-counter; the medium-temperature and low-temperature aspects for the storage of food products are a mix-and-match matter. Manufacturers offer a range of products, and the...

Harvest your customer files. (Marketing Tips).
August 4, 2003... Contractors have a costly habit of servicing a customer once and thinking, "They'll stay as customers." Well, they do stay. Customers stay in the customer files, rarely hearing from the contractor again. You never know when they leave, or why....

ACCA's Paul Stalknecht shuts the rumor mill. (our Insights).
August 4, 2003... Paul Stalknecht has heard the rumors: The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is losing membership; ACCA is suing its chapters; ACCA is going bankrupt. Rather than shy away from them, ACCA's leader wanted The News and its...

Excellence Alliance Inc.(Contractors)(new members)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) (Hebron, Ky.) has welcomed new members. They include Air Rescue (Plant City, Fla.), Encon Mechanical (Ocean, N.J.), Artisan Heating & Cooling (Frankfort, Ill.), Mack Morris Heating Inc. (Ruckersville, Va.), Robert...

A.O. Smith Electrical Products Company (Tipp City, Ohio) has joined a group of 18 test facilities worldwide to be accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... A.O. Smith Electrical Products Company (Tipp City, Ohio) has joined a group of 18 test facilities worldwide to be accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). The accreditation demonstrates that the company's...

AERCO International Inc.(Manufacturers)(15th anniversary )(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... AERCO International Inc. (Northvale, N.J.)is celebrating "the 15th anniversary of its KC1000 high-efficiency, gas-fired boilers and water heaters.

NuTemp/Longville (Chicago) has added more spot cooling units.(Distributors)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... NuTemp/Longville (Chicago) has added more spot cooling units, including MovinCool spot coolers, in order to accommodate more contractors throughout the remainder of the summer.

Minnesota Air.(Distributors)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... Minnesota Air (Bloomington, Minn.) has appointed Tom Johnson as its general store manager.

Shutdown do's and don'ts: keep school humidity levels reasonable during summer vacation.
August 11, 2003... With budgets slashed, school districts are tempted to simply shut down school air conditioning systems for the summer or any other vacation period, even weekends. That's probably the worst thing to do--it can easily create a mold problem that...

Training track.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 11, 2003... September 12-13 Sales Summit Tech Course The Contractor's Friend | Washington | 513-761-0594 September 13 Workplace Quality & Motivating Employees The Training Source | Lexington, Ky. | 888-371-9869 September 15-17...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
August 11, 2003... In the July 28 edition of FYI, it was reported that Bob & Ed's Heating and Cooling was located in Fort Smith, Ark. The company is located in Little Rock, Ark.

Refrigerant characteristics.(reader Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
August 11, 2003... Mr. Jamey Hale's letter ["Cutting Through Marketing"] in the June 16 issue of The News failed to accurately present several important issues to your readers. Flammability: He correctly points out that a blend of refrigerants that contain a...

Worker dies after chemical leak.(industry news)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... BATON ROUGE, La. -- A worker at a Honeywell International chemical plant has died after being exposed to a chemical leak on July 29. The incident was the second leak in 10 days, following a July 20 chlorine leak that hospitalized eight workers...

Bakery to pay penalty for refrigerant leak.(industry news)(Earthgrains Baking Companies)
August 11, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DO J) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a settlement that resolves significant ozone-depletion violations, related to refrigerant leaks, which were brought against...

A/C shipments up for June.(industry news)(air conditioner and heat pump shipments)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Combined U.S. factory shipments of 946,416 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for June jumped 8 percent compared to shipments from the same month last year, according to statistics from the Air-Conditioning and...

Detroit airport saves with energy project.(Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... The Wayne County Airport Authority announced that its 18-month, $14.6 million energy conservation improvement contract with Siemens Building Technologies Inc. is officially complete, on time, and on budget. To date, the project has saved the...

EPA office buys 100 percent wind power.(Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... The Region 2 office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), located in New York City, will switch to 100 percent wind power. According to the EPA, the Region 2 office will be the first EPA office in the country to be completely...

Hughes Supply Inc.(Distributors)(75th anniversary event)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... Hughes Supply Inc. (Orlando, Fla.) recently spotlighted its products and services during an event to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Over 3,000 people attended the event.

Shook Manufactured Products (Duncan, British Columbia) will be the exclusive distributor of air conditioning and refrigeration diagnostic tools from Digi-Cool Industries.(Distributors)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... Shook Manufactured Products (Duncan, British Columbia) will be the exclusive distributor of air conditioning and refrigeration diagnostic tools from Digi-Cool Industries in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Lindab Inc, (Stamford, Conn.) recognized its top performing distributors with Silver Elbow Awards.(Distributors)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... Lindab Inc, (Stamford, Conn.) recognized its top performing distributors with Silver Elbow Awards. They are: Air Control Products Inc. (Toledo, Ohio), Fontanesi & Kann Co. (Detroit), Hobbs & Associates Inc. (Richmond, Va.), Langendorf Supply...

Aireco Supply Inc. (Savage, Md.) was recognized by Sanuvox (Montreal).(Distributors)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... Aireco Supply Inc. (Savage, Md.) was recognized by Sanuvox (Montreal) for its efforts in educating and promoting the benefits of ultraviolet air purification.

Air Purchases Inc. (Burlington, Mass.) has added two new employees in its sales and warehouse operations.(Distributors)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... Air Purchases Inc. (Burlington, Mass.) has added two new employees in its sales and warehouse operations. Ned Curry has been named as a sales representative, while Kristopher Sergi has been named a driver at the Burlington warehouse.

The National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA).(Associations)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... The National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) released General Specification for Consultants, Industrial and Municipal: NEMA Premium[TM] Efficiency Electrical Motors. The release provides specifying information on NEMA Premium...

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) (Rockville, Md.) is currently seeking nominations for its E. Robert Kent Award for Management Innovation.(Associations)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) (Rockville, Md.) is currently seeking nominations for its E. Robert Kent Award for Management Innovation. Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 15. For more information, visit...

The Spiral Duct Manufacturers (SPIDA) (Irmo, S.C.) is the latest association to lend its endorsement to the 2004 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo).(Associations)(Brief Article)
August 11, 2003... The Spiral Duct Manufacturers (SPIDA) (Irmo, S.C.) is the latest association to lend its endorsement to the 2004 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), scheduled to take place Jan. 26-28, in Anaheim, Calif.

Motor.(what's new)
August 11, 2003... The 4-in-1 multiple horsepower HVAC replacement motor can be quickly and easily installed onsite for most condenser fan applications, states the company. ORM5458 is suited for 208-230-V, 1,075-rpm applications ranging from 1/3 through 1/6 hp....

Humidifier control.(what's new)
August 11, 2003... A new, automatic humidifier control is available for the 400, 600, and 700 humidifier models. The diagnostic circuitry light validates the control knob position and checks the outdoor sensor for continuity and the humidity sensor for no...

Dehumidifiers.(what's new)
August 11, 2003... This new line of dehumidifiers has a display that toggles between actual room temperature and relative humidity readings. Model HD651 is rated at 65 pints per day, and the HD-451 is rated at 45 pints per day. Condensate is collected in a...

Solid-state relays.(what's new)
August 11, 2003... The CW24 and CW48 Series of solid-state relays offers high thermal ratings with reduced power dissipation, according to the company. Features include integrated, removable finger-proof covers; LED status indication; steady-state/ surge current...

Inspection product catalog.(what's new)
August 11, 2003... "Mold Matters" is a 16-page catalog containing sampling equipment, media, and inspection tools for determining mold contamination. According to the manufacturer, these products are designed specifically to aid the occupational health...

Ceiling, cabinet fans.(what's new)
August 11, 2003... More than 50 models of ceiling and cabinet exhaust fans are available through the manufacturer. The features of the ceiling fan models (SP) provide between 50 and 1,600 cfm, while the cabinet fans (CSP) provide between 124 and 3,700 cfm. The...

HVAC disconnect.(what's new)
August 11, 2003... The B222-60NFGF is a 60-A, nonfused HVAC disconnect with a built-in (110-V) ground fault receptacle. This new receptacle meets the requirements of 210.63 and 210.8 of the 2002 NEC[R]. According to the manufacturer, the disconnect features ample...

Water heater guide.(what's new)
August 11, 2003... A pocket-sized reference manual is available for the Guardian System[TM], a new line of residential, gas-fired atmospheric water heaters that are designed to meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard on flammable vapor...

Product catalog.(what's new)
August 11, 2003... The 172-page "The Power Of One" full-line product catalog includes sales and technical information on the company's boilers, water heaters, radiant products, heat exchangers, and other product offerings. A color-coded table of contents is...

Tackling misconceptions about mold.(Humidification & Dehumidification)
August 11, 2003... In the last few years, mold has become a force to be reckoned with. Those responsible for designing new buildings and installing mechanical systems have become more cautious in their work. Along with these fears have come myths about mold....

Doughnuts and dehumidification.(Humidification & Dehumidification)
August 11, 2003... When it comes to baking and preparing foods, it sometimes takes more than just the right ingredients to create a tasty treat. Environmental factors can play a big part in the final results. In order to provide customers with the highest...

How to dry out after the storms clear.(Humidification & Dehumidification)
August 11, 2003... After hurricane Claudette pounded through Central Texas, it cut a swath of devastation before being downgraded to a tropical storm. High winds and several inches of rain damaged many homes and businesses. For all of the havoc Claudette brought...

Debate rages about 24-hour service.(Our insights: views and opinions from the editorial staff and guest columnists)(Editorial)
August 11, 2003... Did I touch a few nerves or what? No article of mine has drawn as much feedback as my July 14 editorial, "Do You Really Want 24-Hour Service?" I hereby supply some of the more interesting messages--along with my thoughts. (By the way,...

Survey highlights top consumer concerns.(Our insights: views and opinions from the editorial staff and guest columnists)
August 11, 2003... Since we are a 108-year-old company, for many, many years we have emphasized in our advertising the number of years we've been in business. In fact our company logo even includes "Since 1895." It was therefore somewhat distressing for me to...

Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) (Hebron, Ky.) recently welcomed new members.(Contractors)
August 18, 2003... Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) (Hebron, Ky.) recently welcomed new members. They include Blazer Service (Richmond, Va.), Brewer Heating (Ripon, Wis.), Flocks Heating (Cashton, Wis.), Temperature Control Mechanical Service (Ashland, Va.),...

Thermo Pride.(Manufacturers)(furnaces to heat 10 drilling structures)(Brief Article)
August 18, 2003... Thermo Pride (Lancaster, Pa.) reports that its oil furnaces have been selected to heat 10 mobile drilling structures as part of the National Science Foundation IceCube project. IceCube is a high-tech telescope being funded by 23 institutions.

Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd.(Manufacturers)(names Randy P. Smith president of unit)(Brief Article)
August 18, 2003... Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd. (Hamilton, Bermuda) has promoted Randy P. Smith to president of the company's Climate Control Sector.

Blygold America Inc. (Stevensville, Md.) has licensed Industrial Coating & Coil Inc. (Los Angeles) as Blygold Los Angeles to provide Blygold protective coating services for HVACR coils and equipment.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 18, 2003... Blygold America Inc. (Stevensville, Md.) has licensed Industrial Coating & Coil Inc. (Los Angeles) as Blygold Los Angeles to provide Blygold protective coating services for HVACR coils and equipment installed in corrosive marine, coastal, and...

Dometic Corp. (Elkhart, Ind.), a systems supplier to the recreational vehicle industry, has signed an agreement with Taylor Made Group to purchase Taylor Made Environmental (TME).(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
August 18, 2003... Dometic Corp. (Elkhart, Ind.), a systems supplier to the recreational vehicle industry, has signed an agreement with Taylor Made Group to purchase Taylor Made Environmental (TME). TME manufactures air conditioning products for the marine...

Geothermal goes to school: new building's energy consumption aided by design that is 'Arkansas simple.'.
August 18, 2003... POCAHONTAS, Ark. -- Mike Jones doesn't mean anything disparaging when he refers to some things as being "Arkansas simple". What he describes might also be called elegant simplicity, or just something that has not been over-engineered. ...

EPA fines bakeries $5 million for leaks.(Earthgrains Baking Companies, Metz Baking Co., Earth grains Refrigerated Dough Products, and Coppersmith, which operated collectively as Earthgrains)
August 18, 2003... Failure to tighten leaking systems running on R-22 has resulted in a $5.25 million fine against a chain of bakeries in what is believed to be the largest single penalty to date for venting HCFCs. According to the Capitol Reports publication...

Safety precautions.
August 18, 2003... HVACR service personnel always need to think safety first when working on equipment. To get an overview of proper safety procedures, visit Extra Edition and read the Service & Maintenance article, "General Service Safety Precautions." Go to...

ASHRAE funds refrigerant research.(industry News)(American Soceity of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers)(Brief Article)
August 18, 2003... ATLANTA -- Information on a new refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential and low global warming potential is being gathered through research by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). ...