Automotive Air Conditioning

Mastercool Vacuum Pump

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:30:00 -0500

Mastercool is well known for their impressive range of cooling systems and air conditioners, and this experience in producing enterprise quality cooling makes them uniquely qualified to understand the importance that good maintenance has in keeping such systems running as efficiently and safely as possible for long periods of time. Mastercool vacuum pumps are specially designed to help with the maintenance of standard automotive and domestic AC systems, and allow engineers to have access to a tool that is incredibly effective, well made, and powerful enough to make servicing and recharging an air conditioning system as simple and easy as it can possibly be.

Robinair Vacuum Pump

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:45:37 -0500

Thanks to their focus on the importance of product development and the ability of the company to invest significant resources in researching and improving the equipment that they produce, the range of Robinair vacuum pumps is one of the most powerful and reliable options open to a business that wants to get the best quality equipment for their workshops.

Robinair 34700Z Recovery and Recharging AC Machine FREE SHIPPING!

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:03:15 -0500

Any workshop that is carrying out a large number of jobs related to the servicing, repair, and general maintenance of AC systems will recognize the importance of having access to the highest possible quality of equipment on hand to carry out the work. Tools such as theRobinair 34700Z AC machine are manufactured by one of the leading tool makers in the USA to provide reliable and efficient equipment to carry out specialized tasks within the air conditioning service area, and thereby to provide operators with the means to get the job done every time without having to worry about the actual processes of this complex task.

Robinair 342000 AC Machine is the Professional Choice

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:46:03 -0500

The Robinair 342000 AC machineis an ergonomically designed tool that is able to perform the whole range of AC servicing tasks automatically. Thanks to a fully equipped diagnostics system and easy to read gauges, the user can be fully in control of the whole process of carrying out the recharging. It carries out the whole task of recharging the air conditioning system without any real involvement of the operator, which frees up the person carrying out the service to concentrate on other tasks that require their attention.

Robinair 34800-2K Recovers Both R12 and R134A Refrigerant

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:44:57 -0500

Refrigerant recycling and automotive air conditioner servicing are complex tasks that involve a number of different processes, and having a tool that can be used in order to simplify the job is important if you are to make your workshop able to handle these kind of tasks more easily. With a simple to use tool like the Robinair 34800-2K, you will be able to carry out an extensive range of different air conditioning service jobs with confidence. The design of the tool also means that it is completely compliant with all of the relevant EPA guidelines about the handling and processing of air conditioner refrigerants such as R12 and R134, which it is designed to work with.

Robinair 34788 and SAE J2788 - FREE SHIPPING!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:00:15 -0500

The Robinair 34788 A/C Machine is the first machine available for refrigerant recovery that is cully compliant with the new SAE J2788 requirements that came into force in 2006, and will soon be mandatory. This means that for any business which is involved in refrigerant recovery from automotive air conditioning systems, the Robinair 34788 A/C Machine is an essential purchase required to stay in line with the latest EPA regulations.

A/C Charging Scale

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 17:01:44 -0600

When repairing and refilling an air conditioning system, getting the exact amount of coolant in the system right is essential if you want it to work properly. This is where A/C charging scales come into their own. These handy tools work in conjunction with your AC coolant recycling equipment to refill the AC system properly and get it completely correct.

Refrigerant Recovery Systems and EPA Compliance

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:36:55 -0400

Back in the 1980s, it became apparent that the most popular refrigerants used in automobile air conditioning systems could do a great deal of damage to the environment if they were released into the atmosphere, and consequently, refrigerant recovery systems were needed to collect any CFCs. CFCs or chlorofluorocarbons have been proven to damage atmospheric Ozone. The Ozone layer protects the world from the harmful ultra violet rays from the sun, and if it was damaged people around the world would suffer a higher risk of contracting various skin cancers from the sun.

Robinair 15600 AC Vacuum Pump

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:37:59 -0400

The name Robinair is synonymous with quality and respect in the automotive air conditioning industry. They produce a full line of air conditioning service products and are used by professional mechanics worldwide. One of their best known products in their top of line high quality vacuum pumps is the Robinair 15600. This model is the choice of professional air conditioning mechanics and auto shops worldwide.

Automotive AC Machines

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:57:20 -0600

As any mechanic knows, the ability to offer a comprehensive service to customers, being able to offer repairs and care for all aspects of a motor vehicle maintenance program is key to being able to retain customers.Air Conditioning is more or less standard across all models these days, and while in the past, AC maintenance was a highly skilled and niche market, it is now an essential side of the business and key to any workshop's continued success. In order to ensure that refrigerant is recovered properly from a car's air conditioning system during servicing, a workshop must use an automotive AC machine. These devices prevent the release through venting of CFC gases. EPA guidelines require that when a car is being serviced, the Freon, or CFC12 that is used as the coolant should be collected and recycled in order that it is not released into the environment where it can potentially damage the ozone layer.

Robinair AC Machines - FREE SHIPPING!

Wed, 7 May 2008 21:33:15 -0500

SPX Robinair is one of the leading manufacturers of refrigerant recycling machines in the market today. Robinair AC machines are becoming more and more common in modern auto shops that service and repair air conditioning systems. Since 1992, the EPA has prohibited the release of refrigerant into the atmosphere and Robinair is one of the first companies to step in and begin producing quality refrigerant recovery machines for the automotive service industry. Robinair AC machines have come along way from just recovering refrigerant from automotive air conditioning systems. Robinair has designed and built units that exchange antifreeze, are recyclers, and the Vehicle Service Solutions line of equipment.

How a Swamp Cooler Works to Keep You Cool

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:32:05 -0400

Swamp Cooler - How to Pick the Right Size to Really Cool a Room

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 14:33:27 -0600

The swamp cooler is becoming more and more popular as a cost effective way to cool or an automotive shop. They do not rely on the standard refrigeration process in order produce cooler air. A typical swamp cooler uses good old fashion evaporation to cool air in a room. This evaporation process is both energy efficient and easy on the environment. Swamp coolers have been used for decades in dry, desert climates where they work the best, but you will also see these units behind the benches of your favorite football team in those hot September months. Auto shops have also started using them as an inexpensive way to keep their shops cooler and mechanics more productive. However, there may be some confusion on how they operate and how to select the correct size swamp cooler.

Refrigerant Leak Detector! Finding Leaks in your Air Conditioner

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:44:43 -0600

As summer approaches, it is time to start thinking about our cars air conditioning system and if it is working properly. One of the most common problems with an A/C system is refrigerant leaks and locating them. Finding the source of the leak can be a tedious and time consuming. The leaking Freon could come literally anywhere in the system from tubing to a accumulator to a tiny pressure switch gone bad. The EPA has made it much more stringent rules in dealing with refrigerant leaks. The days of topping off the air conditioner with a few cans of R12 are long over. Now even small leaks must found and corrected. Here comes technology to the rescue. There are several methods air conditioning repair shops employ to locate and fix refrigerant leaks. Each method has its pros and cons and their use depends on the situation. The three most commonly used are a electronic refrigerant leak detector, ultraviolet dye leak detection kit, and ultrasonic leak detector units.

Infrared Thermometers for Automotive Uses

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:04:18 -0400

Infrared thermometers are quick and effective non contact diagnostic tools for the automotive garage. Easy to use non contact handheld infrared thermometers make it easy and safe to identify engine misfires, cooling system problems, make sure the air conditioner is working correctly, check exhaust temperature and a whole lot more. In this article, we will give a brief summary of the some automotive applications for these tools.

Air Conditioning Condensers: Giving You a Cool Driving Experience

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:00:20 -0400

Driving in your faithful Mercury during the summer months should prove to be a cool experience - that is if you're AC condenser is working properly. However, if you do feel that amidst turning on your air-conditioner to its full capacity you still feel sweaty and hot, then you may want to check your AC condenser.