In HVAC, Spectroline UV fluorescent dyes are mainly used to detect leaks — in refrigerant lines, coils, compressors, you name it. If you were curious to know how it helps the environment, here are a few good ways: Preventing Refrigerant Leaks Refrigerants (even the newer, lower-GWP ones) can be terrible for the atmosphere if…
DetailsFluorescent Leak Detection Dye Compatibility with Hydrocarbons R-290 & R-600a The HVAC/R industry continues phasing down the manufacture and use of synthetic refrigerants such as CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs. Natural refrigerants and hydrocarbons, such as propane, have become more prevalent in daily life and can be used as substitutes for the previous refrigerants. Hydrocarbons are…
DetailsHVAC systems need refrigerants to achieve the thermal process of obtaining cooling/heating effects. The Role of Refrigerants in Cooling Heat Absorption: The AC system circulates a refrigerant. An HVAC refrigerant is a specific chemical compound with elements that allow it to absorb heat. The copper coils, typically found inside the indoor unit of the AC,…
DetailsHave you searched for a leak in an air conditioning or refrigeration system recently? Most likely you used a bubble solution. What’s this bubble solution? It’s one of the most popular methods of leak detection in the HVAC industry. It’s effective when spraying a soapy solution over a suspected surface until a bubble appears. This…
DetailsBoth are cool seals But only Spectroline’s Cool Seal™ is an economical solution for your AC&R leaks Cool Seal™ A/C Leak Sealer, the hassle-free way to seal refrigerant leaks in compressors, condensers, evaporators, O-rings and hoses. Now with Single-Use Stick Capsules!
DetailsBrief Summary of A2L Refrigerants The incorporation of A2L refrigerants is an easy way to reduce Global Warming Potential as they are classified as mildly flammable and are more environmentally friendly than high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Global Warming Potential has been developed to allow comparisons of the global warming impacts of different gases. Specifically, it is…
DetailsUV lamps or torches are the best dye companion for finding and observing leaks in AC&R systems that are normally invisible to the human eye or difficult to locate using an electronic device. Not all HVAC/R leak detection lamps are created equal and with many options on the market it can be challenging to know if you are making the right purchase.
DetailsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates HVAC leak detection requirements primarily under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, along with supporting rules. EPA’s HVAC leak detection rules focus on preventing refrigerant emissions by requiring regular leak monitoring, timely repairs, certified technicians, and strict recordkeeping. These rules apply to both ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and…
DetailsIn recent years, the U.S has seen a steady rise in the fermented craft beverage industry, composed of alcoholic beverages, wine, and beer, as well as non-alcoholic beverages such as Kombucha or Cider. In 2019, there were over 8,000 breweries in the U.S, an 8.9% increase from the previous year. For wine making, the U.S accounts for 12% of the world’s production with over 10,000 wineries producing over 900,000 gallons of wine a year, as reported in 2017.
DetailsUV fluorescent leak detection has some misconceptions that are simply inaccurate. From the assumed challenge of needing equipment to be operational to the perceived issue of direct sunlight, we confidently have the information you need to choose Spectroline’s UV fluorescent dye for your leak detection requirements. Our dyes are used to pinpoint leaks all around…
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