Whether you’re new to the profession or you’re a seasoned pro, two new how-to videos from YELLOW JACKET will help you learn how to do two critical HVAC procedures better (or will serve as a good reminder to those who have been performing these procedures for a long time). Featuring Paul Ryan, YELLOW JACKET’s HVAC&R […]
Read MoreRio Grande City, Texas, is a small town of approximately 14,000 residents, located on the Texas-Mexico border, along the banks of the Rio Grande River, about 40 miles west of McAllen, Tex. While this beautiful little town offers much to those who live here, it’s claim to fame is as the U.S. town that holds […]
Read MoreWhen Ritchie Engineering set out to create the YELLOW JACKET Solenoid Valve Service Magnet (Part #61192), our goal was simple: Create the best, most space efficient, easiest-to-use solenoid valve magnet tool on the market. Period. Listening to the needs of today’s dedicated HVAC/R technicians, we came to understand that they want total control over what […]
Read MoreWith the increased moisture sensitivity of modern A/C and refrigeration systems, proper evacuation is essential. Most system complaints can be attributed to one thing — moisture. A small drop of moisture can cause big problems. It can hurt an HVAC contractor’s profits, as well as their reputation. Your Enemy: Moisture During new system set-up, all […]
Read MoreIn an effort to reduce harmful global warming emissions from refrigeration systems, the adoption of “natural refrigerants” is gaining momentum. CO2 is one of the long-term alternatives however it presents a number of challenges for the technicians. The system operating pressures are substantially higher than traditional HFC and HFOs. Also, the critical temperature of 87.8⁰F […]
Read MoreTo David Weiss, HVAC is a calling. It’s about giving people more control over their environment. In some cases, it goes beyond comfort, but to creating a safe environment for those who are susceptible to too much heat. “I like to make weather,” says Weiss. “That is, I like to make mechanical weather inside a […]
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