OzoneAction Updates Refrigerant Identifier
UNEP OzonAction’s refrigerant identifier app, WhatGas?, has been updated and improved. The app is an information and identification tool for refrigerant gases, ozone depleting substances… Read More
A/C Refrigerants: Still Not as Easy as 1-2-3-4(yf)
It seemed like the industry had coalesced around R-1234yf as the automotive refrigerant standard. But changes in vehicle design and market demands have thrown things back into doubt… Read More
Is CO2 The Natural Choice For Food Retailers
Several factors need to be considered when making the decision whether to use CO2 (R-744) as a refrigerant for food retail. These include environmental benefits … Read More
Stopping Refrigerant Leaks Before They Start
As the cost of refrigerant has increased over the past several years, leak detection, prevention and the reduction of refrigerant emissions have become high priorities for supermarkets, large chilling plants, food processing plants, cold storage facilities and large air conditioning installations … Read More
Analyze This: Refrigerant Purity Is an Ongoing Industry Concern
Counterfeit and mixed refrigerants are concerning for contractors, as manufacturers contend that record amounts of illegal imports are being brought into countries under the radar of customs. Mixed and low quality refrigerants can pose damage to HVACR systems and safety threats to technicians. Read how refrigerant analyzers catch problem mixtures and avoid costly cross-contamination … Read More
Managing Refrigerant Costs
Rising expenses and changing environmetnal regulations call for proactive refrigerant management programs, and makes refrigerant tracking essential to cost savings … Read More
Is CO2 the "Natural" Refrigerant for Food Retail and Cold Chain?
What would make carbon dioxide (CO2) the "natural" refrigerant choice for food retail, food manufacturing, food processing plants and cold chain? There are several important considerations to make when questioning it use … Read More
Top 20 Tools Award: Legend Series R-1234yf/R-134a Refrigerant Analyzer
Neutronics Legend Series Refrigerant Analyzer wins Motor Magazine Top 20 Tools Award for 2019. There are good reasons this hand-held refrigerant identifier should be in every shop. First, it's certified to SAE J2912 … Read More
Energy Company Eliminates Costly Refrigerant Leaks with Monitoring System
This case study on Xcel Energy, an electrical provider in Colorado, illustrates how Bacharach's Multi-Zone Refrigerant Monitoring System enables early refrigerant leak detection to 1 ppm allowing for fast sequential sampling of up to 16 points … Read More
2019 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services & Software
An independent panel of contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 79 entries. Bacharach’s Parasense Refrigerant Management Software was the Gold winner in the Contractor Services & Software category... … Read More
Kältemittellecks Erkennen: Detecting Refrigerant Leaks
Leak testing ensures less refrigerant emissions and reduces the costs of plant operations. In view of the enormous increase in the cost of refrigerants in recent years leak detection and reduction of refrigerant emission are the key to effective plant operation.. … Read More
Spreading the Word
PACAIR’s determination to provide complete solutions to the air conditioning industry has led to the beginning of a conversation with consultants about making the right choices when it comes to … Read More
A Look at Current Trends in HVACR Controls
Bacharach, along with several other major players in the HVACR controls market, weigh in on the fast moving developments and progress towards a more integrated, user-friendly and sustainable future. … Read More
Stopping Refrigerant Leaks Before They Start
The cost of refrigerant has increased dramatically. Reducing refrigerant emissions have become high priorities for supermarkets, large chilling plants, food processing plants, cold storage facilities, and large air conditioning installations. Effective leak detection… Read More
Primalec's New Air Conditioning Refrigerant Analyzer
A new refrigerant analyzer is now available in the UK to provide accurate identification of air conditioning refrigerant each time a garage services a system. Neutronics Legend uses 3rd Generation refrigerant analysis technology to help technicians diagnose and correct... Read More
Commercial Refrigeration Requires Strict Leak Prevention Programs
Comprehensive refrigerant management programs can save money, reduce hazardsn… Read More
Poland Stops Huge Shipment of Illegal Refrigerant
Authorities intercept a shipment of 25 tonnes of illegal refrigerant with a market value of around €600,000 discovered during customs clearance of two consignments from Ukraine … Read More
How to Beat Rising Refrigerant Prices
Bacharach looks at how leak detection can have a significant impact on the bottom line as the cost of refrigerant rises dramatically and refrigerant emission reduction gains priority… Read More
Refrigerant Detection Systems for ASHRAE 15 Compliance
Refrigerant leaks can be dangerous. American Cleaning and Hygiene looks at a variety of of reasons to employ refrigerant gas detectors to alert when leaks take place.… Read More
Bacharach Pitches Refrigerant Leak Safety
During AHR Expo 2019 Bacharach displays new products and relationships resulting from its recent acquisitions, such as the Neutronics Inc. refrigerant and gas analyzers and the MVR-300 for continuous refrigerant detection within occupied spaces… Read More
Top 100 New Products 2018
Bacharach takes 'Top 100 New Products' award for the combustion analyzer, the PCA® 400, in Construction Equipment Magazine's 'Technology Category' for significant investment, work and innovation in research and development… Read More
The Need for Leak Detection In Occupied Spaces
It is possible to dtect refrigerant leaks in hotel room applicaions with instruments designed specifically for the job… Read More
Staying EPA 608 Compliant
USA: Leak detection equipment manufacturer Bacharach has produced a free-to-download guide to EPA section 608 refrigerant compliance for US engineers. The checklist details are designed to make it easy to assist those having responsibility for refrigerant… Read More
10 Advancements to Look for in Combustion Analyzers
The instruments you use should be able to grow with you and your business. The choices you make today, could very well impact the success of your business and customer compliance when it comes to air quality standards, presenting a better future for both you and your customers tomorrow… Read More
Advances in Refrigerant Detection Instruments
Advances in Refrigerant Detection Instruments for Refrigeration Safety Compliance: There are many reasons for facilities to install refrigerant detectors to monitor for leaks in their refrigeration systems. These vary significantly depending on… Read More
Combustion Analyzers Benefit Fleet Owners
Combustion Analyzers Benefit Fleet Owners in Residential and Industrial Markets Improving Safety, Efficiency, and Customer Service… Read More
Consistent Leak Prevention - Konsequente Leckvermeidung
Regulations, market drivers and trends reflect that carbon dioxide (CO2) is increasingly being used as a refrigerant in a variety of applications. This includes applications such as: - Supermarkets / grocery stores; Cold rooms; Walk-in freezers; Industrial cold storage; Food manufacturing and processing… Read More
Refrigerant Detection in Hotel Room Applications
Reviewing US regulatory and practical concerns for refrigerant leaks and their undesirable consequences for hotel owners and occupants… Read More
How Combustion Analyzers Benefit Fleet Owners
A look at how to improve safety, efficiency, and customer service using combustion analyzers in residential and industrial markets… Read More
Bacharach: Innovative Solutions for Gas Instrumentation
There are many reasons for facilities to install refrigerant detectors to monitor for leaks in their refrigeration systems. These can vary significantly depending on the application in question… Read More
Bacharach: Innovative Solutions for Gas Instrumentation
Bacharach makes HVAC-R Safety, Cleaner and more Energy Efficient… Read More
Combustion Analyzers Benefit Fleet Owners
Combustion Analyzers Benefit Fleet Owners in Residential and Industrial Markets Improving Safety, Efficiency, and Customer Service… Read More
Advances in Leak Detection
Tom Burniston, former product manager for Bacharach, explores the development of refrigerant detection… Read More
VRF Refrigerant detection - Facility Management
The MVR-300 provides continuous refrigerant detection. Ideal for integration with VRF/VRV (Variable Refrigerant Flow/Variable Refrigerant Volume) systems, the monitor ensures the safety of occupants, in addition to enhancing the effectiveness and energy efficiency of the HVAC system, minimizing potential environmental impact from leaking gases and helping to comply with regulations… Read More
Device Driven
HVACR maufacturers talk connectivity, shelf life… Read More
A Match Made In HVACR Heaven
Refrigerant Management software and low-level leak detection deliver regulatory compliance and cost savings… Read More
Mitigating Costs
Bacharach looks at the mportance of leak detection as a managing factor of F-Gas impacts… Read More
Mitigating Price Increases of High GWP Refrigerants
Europe’s F-Gas regulations mandate phase-downs in the amount of HFC refrigerants available. The economics of supply and demand mean refrigerant prices are rising. Effective leak-detection systems can alert users to even small leaks of the increasingly expensive refrigerants… Read More
(40)Pay Attention to Reaction Time and Temperature (36)Auf Reaktionszeit und Temperatur achten!
Keeping an eye on Reaction Time and Temperature, help to Mitigate Price Increases of High GWP Refrigerants as higher prices are expected to become a global phenomenon and producers struggle to meet end-user requirements and keep within production quotas… Read More
Locating CO2 Leaks
Tom Burniston, former product manager for fixed instrumentation at Bacharach, examines the benefits and pitfalls of CO2 leak detection… Read More
Refrigerant Gas Detection Compliance or Management
Refrigerant gas detection has been used in the marketplace for many years. The drivers for this have included safety, regulation, energy efficiency, environmental protection and protection of the workplace and product inventory or produce… Read More
Room with a Leak
The practical and regulatory concerns of detecting refrigerant leaks in hotel rooms… Read More
Beat Leaks with Detection, Notification, and Monitoring
Leak-control programs spur reclamation by keeping refrigerant in the system… Read More
24-hour Priority Instrument Calibration and Servicing
When expedited 24-Hour Priority Service is required, customers just need to complete a service request form on the Bacharach website, which also includes a convenient pricing guide for all standard service offerings and associated costs… Read More
Compliance or Management
Tom Burniston, former product manager, fixed instrumetns for Bacharach explores the difference between leak detection compliance and management… Read More