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…
When (P.E. HVAC) Roberto Villagomez immigrated from Monterrey, Mexico to California in 2006, he didn’t set out to become an HVAC legend. He was a third-generation plumber, grounded in tradition but open to possibility. What happened next was less of a plan and more of a moment—the kind that shifts the trajectory of a life.…
Under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, HVAC technicians must be certified to handle refrigerants, and owners/operators must conduct leak inspections and repairs for appliances exceeding certain leak rates, including record-keeping and reporting requirements. Spectroline Leak Detection products are perfect to ensure you find leaks fast using our dye, AR-GLO,…
The Inventors and Experts Mark Milestone of 70 Years Strong Spectronics Corporation is the inventor of UV Fluorescent Leak Detection Technology. It was invented in the Automotive market in 1955. Today, we remain the world’s leading manufacturer of ultraviolet equipment and fluorescent dyes. Our cutting-edge, top-quality, industry-awarded lamps, dyes, and diagnostic tools are built to…
Spectroline Leak Detection Team Recap: Highlights from AHR 2025! AHR 2025 brought the best people in HVAC together again this year! The Spectroline Leak Detection Team had an amazing time connecting with everyone who stopped by the booth and the schedule was jam-packed! AHR 2025 was fun in itself, but our little booth made big…
Highlights From This Year’s HARDI Conference! (SOURCE: https://hardinet.org/annual-conference) Leak Detection Products Shown The Spectroline Leak Detection Team showcased our complete product offering in our new eco-friendly box packaging. HARDI Voice of Distributor Project Launched in 2024, this project provides suppliers with a summary of the current state of HVACR wholesale distribution. It also assesses how the needs…
We had a great time in Florida at Tropic Supply’s Fall A2L Tool Trade Show! This was quite a busy event. There were tool demonstrations and a series of trainings on A2L refrigerants. The “A2L Sensor & Installation Best Practices Training” was a true highlight. Full of energy, attendees were highly engaged, learning about the…
What is driving interest in CO2 (R744)? In light of increasing apprehensions regarding the detrimental effects of fluorinated refrigerants on the environment, there has been a resurgence in using natural refrigerants. CO2 (R744) and R717 (NH3) refrigerants are utilized for industrial applications at low temperatures. Carbon Dioxide (CO2, R-744) has been used as a refrigerant…
Last month, Spectroline made its debut at Chillventa 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany – a leading trade fair for refrigeration, AC, and heat pump technologies. As a company focused on innovation and providing solutions to technicians in the HVACR industry, It was an exciting opportunity for us to not only showcase our brand, but also to…
An exclusive interview with Gary McCreadieBy: Laura Heckman Gary McCreadie, once an ordinary HVAC technician, has taken the internet by storm with his engaging content and insightful commentary on the HVAC/R industry. His ability to connect with audiences on a personal level has propelled him to social media stardom, making him one of the most…