With 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreYELLOW JACKET has got your new “go-to.” Your new “all-in-one.” No need for a heavy, messy toolbox full of wrenches anymore. That’s because the new YELLOW JACKET Digital Adjustable Torque Wrench (Part #60648) can replace all of your differentiated wrenches with just one tool. “Our Digital Adjustable Torque Wrench offers unprecedented control and accuracy for […]
Read MoreDid you know that YELLOW JACKET has created 15 Tech Tip videos? These short videos, available both through the YELLOW JACKET website as well as on YouTube, address some of the most common maintenance issues related to YELLOW JACKET tools and equipment. For example, in the YELLOW JACKET Tech Tip: Rebuilding a Series 41 Manifold, […]
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