Spectroline Leak Detection is now offering 3 NATE-Certified courses through Johnstone University. In HVAC/R, education isn’t just optional—it’s part of doing the job well. Let Spectroline Leak Detection NATE Courses help you stay sharp and marketable! Whether it’s through certifications, manufacturer training, or trade seminars, staying informed keeps your skills sharp and your career on…
Spectroline Leak Detection’s North America Sales Manager, Matthew Cowley, speaks on the HVAC Know It All Podcast with host Gary McCreadie to discuss common myths and outdated beliefs about HVAC sealants and more! Watch both part 1 and part 2 now. Part 1 Recap They chat about the truth behind internal sealants used in HVAC…
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…