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The Case Against Letting Employees Pick WFH Days

While some managers may be inclined to let employees choose their own schedule, Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom strongly recommends against this for two very important reasons.




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PTC, Rockwell Automation, and the Manufacturing Institute Join Forces to Inspire the Next Generation on Manufacturing Day

Industry leaders come together to increase visibility and interest in modern manufacturing through interactive augmented reality experience.




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UL Chemical Safety Research and Georgia Institute of Technology Release Pioneering 3D Printing Research

Desktop 3D printers generate ultrafine particles (UFPs) while in operation. UFPs may pose a health concern since they are the size of nanoparticles and may be inhaled and penetrate deep into the human pulmonary system.




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President Obama Announces New Public-Private Manufacturing Innovation Institute

The President announced new steps with the private sector to strengthen the manufacturing sector, boost advanced manufacturing, and attract the good paying jobs that a growing middle class requires.




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Using Simple Linear Regression For Instrument Calibration?

Measurement devices must be calibrated regularly to ensure they perform their jobs properly. While calibration covers a wide range of applications and scenarios, the goal is simple: ensure your device is measuring to your standards.




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NGA’s Munsell Aligning CAIO Efforts Against Agency’s AI Goals

Advocating for and ensuring his agency is investing in artificial intelligence capabilities is the “strong hand” that Mark Munsell will wield as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) first AI chief […]




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Bacharach Implements 24-Hour Priority Instrument Calibration and Servicing

Bacharach Inc., a manufacturer of refrigerant gas detection and combustion analyzers, is implementing an enhanced 24 hour priority calibration and repair service option out of their New Kensington, Pennsylvania, location to build upon the company’s current service support capabilities.




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AABC Installs New Officers and Directors for 2024-2026

The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) installed new officers and directors for 2024-2026 during its Annual Meeting in Lost Pines, Texas.




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GreenStar Energy Systems – serving YOU: America’s HVAC Installers, Contractors, Technicians and Dealers

We guarantee we’ll save GreenStar Alliance members thousands on equipment costs. We are also here to help streamline your business, taking care of documentation and shipping for you as well! Learn more by calling 888-249-HVAC, or go to www.GreenStarAlliance.com!




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Installing Thermostatic Expansion Valves

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when a replacing a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).




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Hydraulic Institute Unveils 2 Training Programs

The Hydraulic Institute's new on-demand courses are designed to support the pump and fluid-handling industry with workforce development and onboarding resources.




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Lennox Runs First “Feel the Love” HVAC Install in Iowa

Through the program, Lennox helps families in need by donating a state-of-the-art HVAC system, then having the equipment installed by a local Lennox dealer free of charge.




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9 Methods for Installing Residential and Commercial Radiant

With multiple methods offering their own unique advantages, it’s important to be familiarized with the relevant radiant installation method to ensure a job well done.




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Institutional Demand Drives Construction Index to Highest Mark Since 2007

Paced by continued demand for projects such as new education and health care facilities, public safety, and government buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased in June following fluctuations earlier this year.




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Fieldpiece Instruments Opens UK Office for Sales and Customer Service

Fieldpiece Instruments opened a U.K. office to add to its European operation and to provide sales and customer service in the United Kingdom.




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Don’t Tuck Duct Issues Into the Install

The owner has bought into the project, the contract has been signed, and the design has been designed. Today is ductwork day.




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Five Tips to Improve Your Flexible Duct Installations

Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.




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Crowcon Detection Instruments: Flue Gas Analyzer

This professional-grade flue gas analyzer offers features tailored to HVAC professionals.




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HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs

Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.




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Lessons Learned From CO<sub>2</sub> Refrigeration Installations

In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO2 refrigeration systems into their stores.




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Prison Installs: Higher-Stakes HVAC

Installing air conditioning in prisons is different than a regular commercial install, and it’s important to know the difference.




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Bergdorf Goodman Store Installs Low-GWP Chillers

Trane Technologies and Neiman Marcus Group are collaborating to decarbonize the luxury retailer’s footprint through renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency, and refrigerant management.




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MRU Instruments Inc.: Touchscreen Manometer

The device measures pressure, temperature, flow, and other parameters. Five different ranges are available from ±30 inches of water column to ±100 psi.




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PCE Instruments: Infrared Thermometer

This product displays the temperature as real images with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and infrared images with a resolution of 33 x 33 pixels.




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Fieldpiece Instruments Inc.: Power Clamp Test Meters

These products work with the Fieldpiece Job Link System App for on-the-go testing and reporting for HVACR electrical tests.




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HVAC Industry Victory Against EPA Cylinder Ban 'Official'

“While the recent news is a formality, it makes the victory over these burdensome regulations official."




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Expert Advice on Navigating that First A2L Installation

Manufacturers are starting to introduce their A2L systems in the U.S., so contractors and technicians must learn how to service and install this new equipment.




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Advice for the First A2L Installation

With the impending deadline right around the corner, manufacturers have started introducing their A2L systems in the U.S.




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Concerns Around HVAC Heat Pump Installs

Contractors will be tasked with more installs of heat pumps, and their challenges, as customers learn more about their benefits.




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Palmer Instruments Inc.: Portable P/T Recorder

The Pelican™ case housing provides a watertight, crushproof, dust-proof enclosure with heavy-duty deflector ribs for extra protection from shocks and impacts.




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E Instruments Intl.: IAQ Monitors

This series of IAQ monitors can measure ambient temperature, relative humidity (rh), wet bulb, dew point, differential pressure, barometric pressure, CO2, CO, O2, ozone, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, NO, NO2, SO2, and H2S. 




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Extech Instruments: Datalogging Instruments

These compact datalogging instruments offer users a durable design with flexible programming configurations and the convenience of datalogging readings in Excel format directly onto an SD card.




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Extech Instruments: Three-channel Dataloggers

SD900 and SD910 three-channel DC current and DC voltage dataloggers are optimized for extended monitoring of milliamp (SD900) and millivolt (SD910) signals throughout a commercial, industrial, or residential facility.




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Extech Instruments: Compact Dataloggers

The Extech TH30, RHT30, and RHT35 compact dataloggers are designed to provide HVACR professionals with easy access to real-time temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure readings as well as insights compiled from extended readings preformatted in Excel or PDF report formats. Users can set and forget the dataloggers with a customizable recording rate from once every 30 seconds to once every two hours, and it holds a capacity of up to 48,000 combined total readings with date and time stamps.




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Testo Targets Younger Generations with More Innovative Instruments

Last year was a notable one for Testo Inc. as the test and measurement manufacturing company celebrated its 60th anniversary. However, 2018 promises to be just as momentous as Testo US will reach its 35th anniversary milestone.




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Dwyer Instruments Inc.: CO Monitor

This product provides field-selectable current or voltage output that is proportional to the CO concentration of an area.




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Palmer Wahl Instruments Inc.: Temperature Recorder

This product now features mercury-free temperature elements as an option in any 8- or 12-inch case configuration, in ranges between minus 30˚ and 600˚F.




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Tools/Test Instruments: Getting Connected

Contractors are seeking tools that are equipped to handle A2L refrigerants, offer Bluetooth and wireless compatibility, operate efficiently, save the user time, and are safe to utilize.




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Preparing For Emerging Cybersecurity Attacks Against Chillers

When it comes to this piece of critical infrastructure, operators need to be prepared to face new and sophisticated attacks.




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Easy Installation, Use Highlight Residential Controls Offerings

Over a year of research and design went into the 2018 Dealer Design Awards gold-winning product in the Residential Controls category. After listening to feedback from both contractors and consumers for a more basic, easy-to-use, and cost-effective thermostat, Nest created the Nest Thermostat E.




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HVAC’s Smart Home Products Move Toward Mainstream Market

For residential HVAC contractors, smart homes are a fast-growing market that offers opportunity for profit.




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Heat Pump Installations Gain Momentum

Heat pump sales may look like they are slowing down, but research shows they are picking up speed.




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HVAC Q&A Episode 1: Common Heat Pump Installation Mistakes

What are the most common mistakes in heat pump installs, and how do you avoid them? Here’s what experts had to say about heat pump installation — a must-watch as electrification continues to gain momentum.




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The Time is Now for HVAC Contractors to Install and Repair All-Electric Heat Pumps

All-electric options have come a long way since their inception, and there’s never been a better time to get on board.




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AMD 5nm Zen 4 EPYC CPUs And Radeon Instinct GPUs To Power El Capitan Supercomput

AMD just announced today a design win in conjunction with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE), win which it will be providing the hardware powering the El Capitan exascale-class supercomputer. What caught our eye about this announcement was not the compute performance -- which will be enormous ... [PCSTATS]




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Political Violence Is Not Violence Against Politicians

Indigenous communities have long resisted the false narratives of imperialist nations and are experts at countering the political violence of white supremacy.






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Raw Milk Institute | The voice of responsible leadership for the growing raw milk market.

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Fighting back against online bullying

Online bullying has become more of a problem now that more people have mobile phones and computers. Find out more about it with Newsround's guide.