Do you know the impact of missing equipment from your inventory? Welcome to Part 1 of our new series, 3 Common HVAC Mistakes, where we explore this very impact. Our goal in this post is to show you the importance of proper HVAC inventory tracking and how...
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Are you wondering how to properly calculate your refrigerant leak rate in accordance to EPA 608? Knowing how much your HVAC/R equipment is leaking is crucial to comply with these regulatory requirements and operate within budget. Are You Unsure of Your Refrigerant Leak Rate Calculations? Indeed, any uncertainty...
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Refrigerant management was recently listed as the #1 solution to global warming in Project Drawdown. This #1 listing took many by surprise and left them asking: What is refrigerant management? So, here's what it is, and why it's important. What is Refrigerant Management? To explain what refrigerant management...
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Here's our takeaway from the 2018 JLL Engineering Services Conference (ESC) in Colorado Springs, CO: The HVACR industry is transitioning to electronic records, and, most importantly, this parallels a larger trend taking place in the property management world. Let me explain: Trakref Returns from 2018 JLL ESC Conference...
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The way you define "refrigeration" may be different than the state's. Get to know the definitions of (1) "refrigeration" and (2) "air-conditioning" in the state of California to accurately assess your company's environmental responsibilities and compliance risks. The 2 Basic Definitions to Know for CARB Refrigerant Compliance Let's...
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New year, new EPA refrigerant regulations go into effect. 2018 brings new refrigerant management compliance requirements: EPA Section 608 2018. Ready for the changes? Well, ready or not, EPA 608 2018 is here. January 1, 2018, marks the compliance date for the new refrigerant regulations. Now, you and your team must...
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