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09/28/2017

Heads up! Changes are coming for Section 609 Requirements. Beginning January 1, 2018 a Section 609 certification card will be required to purchase R-12, R-134a, or R-1234yf cylinders of 10 pounds or more. Distributors are required to keep records of certified technicians purchasing refrigerant. If you are already Section 609 certified your credentials are good for life. There is no mandatory re-certification required by EPA, however the Section 609 training program was updated as of 1/1/2015 and includes information on the new refrigerant R-1234yf.

Read the regulations on the EPA website at epa.gov/section608/refrigerant-sales-restriction

Also, Learn more about this topic on the MACS website at macs.org

Describes the refrigerant sales restriction, which applies to all ODS refrigerants contained in bulk containers (such as cylinders, cans, or drums).

07/04/2017

We wish everyone a very happy 4th of July!

06/16/2017

The heat is here to stay for the summer! Check that your A/C is in good working order by doing the following:
• Visually inspect the compressor and lines for leakage
• Test high/low side pressures for proper refrigerant levels
• Perform a noise and belt inspection
• Test the output temperature at the vents
• Inspect and clean drain tube if necessary
• Inspect fan for proper operation

05/25/2017

We’re wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

05/23/2017

Do you need to install a new clutch on an upright compressor? Follow the steps in this video to speed things up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj5untZWOd0

05/02/2017

An interesting read; this issue will certainly affect our industry:
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/story/2017/05/u-s-senators-ask-general-accounting-office-to-examine-the-impact-of-autonomous-technology-on-truck.aspx

If you’re concerned about the potential impact autonomous vehicle technology will have on truck drivers in the future, you’re not alone. Two U.S. senators want the Government Accountability Office to look into how it will affect truck drivers and communities.

04/17/2017

Condensers found on today’s trucks are manufactured as a parallel flow style condenser. The condenser has flat tubes with very small passages for refrigerant flow. Thus, it can remove the “heat” from the refrigerant in a very efficient manner. The passages inside the flat tubes are very small and cannot be flushed. Proper diagnosis of this type of condenser is critical when repairing the A/C system.

04/07/2017

Receiver Driers 101: Receiver Driers are usually located on the high side of the a/c system before the expansion valve. The receiver drier "receives" liquid refrigerant from the condenser, stores it, filters out contaminates from the a/c system, and removes moisture. A/C systems using a receiver drier use an expansion valve to control the refrigerant flow.

03/29/2017

Last week the Chris Spear, CEO of the American Trucking Association and other trucking industry execs met with Pres. Trump to discuss jobs and healthcare.

President Donald Trump met with some of the trucking industry's biggest names Thursday to talk about health care.

03/27/2017

health is important and workplace wellness programs can be a great place for employers to start.

Building a healthy lifestyle can be hard work – especially for truck drivers, who are constantly on the go and constantly under pressure to be on...

03/24/2017

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03/22/2017

Spring is here and A/C season is too! MACS is offering a A/C update clinic on the latest in the /C repair trade.