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Climate Control News
March 2021
In the news
Beijer Ref buy 10
Beijer Ref has acquired local supplier Complete Air Supply (CAS).
World news 12
A new refrigerant gas has been developed for extreme temperatures, down to -70°C.
VET reforms 16
The government will create a new body, FutureSkills Victoria, to manage VET reforms.
Solar boom 17
In 2020, Australia invested $7.7 billion or $299 per person in renewable energy.
Ozone recovery 19
A significant reduction in refrigerant use by refrigeration and air conditioning technicians has helped to heal the ozone layer.
This month
Holyoake by Price 20
Price Industries has acquired an interest in Holyoake Air Management Solutions to create a new company.
Business plans 26
Carrier CEO David Gitlin explains why 2020 was a transformational year for the company.
Smart homes 27
Smart homes are driving demand for connected devices which is growing at a rate of 12.9 per cent per annum.
Energy savings 32
Mechanical engineer Steven Mantine provides energy saving tips without the hefty price tag.
NCC warning 42
The National Construction Code (NCC)
was not created to accommodate COVID-19.
Cover
The A-Gas Refrig Health Check is designed to allow system owners to test the working fluids of a running system to establish whether the fluids
are contaminated; the analysis results are accompanied by expert advice for remediation of any problems.
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Commercial Air Conditioning
This month’s feature examines the outlook for HVAC contracting for the year ahead and looks at the latest software being used by technicians to improve installations, technical support and service history.
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