Vacuum Gauge Calibration Explained

A vacuum gauge can display a micron reading and still be wrong. As systems become more sensitive, calibration and traceability matter more for proper evacuation and moisture removal. This guide explains NIST-traceable calibration, why gauges drift over time and the difference between calibration, verification and […]

Fieldpiece SMAN Digital Refrigerant Manifolds

Fieldpiece SMAN digital refrigerant manifolds—including the SM382V and SM482V—are built for modern HVAC service work. These compact, field-serviceable manifolds support A2L refrigerants, automatically calculate superheat and subcooling, and integrate with Job Link tools such as vacuum gauges, scales, and psychrometers. https://vimeo.com/1172577997 . . . This […]

Pro Tips for Pulling a Vacuum on HVAC Systems

Fieldpiece Director of Training Tony Gonzalez shares three practical tips for pulling a vacuum more efficiently during HVAC service. Learn how tools like the VPX7 vacuum pump, VC2G vacuum gauge, and MG44 gauge help technicians achieve faster, more reliable evacuations. https://vimeo.com/1172577867 . . . This […]

2-Valve vs. 4-Valve Digital Manifolds: Which Works Best?

As digital tools replace analog gauges, manifold design has become a workflow decision—not just a tool preference. This guide compares 2-valve and 4-valve digital manifolds across real field tasks such as charging, evacuation, decay testing and recovery, showing how valve configuration affects connections, pressure loss […]

Best Practices for HVAC System Evacuation

Pulling a vacuum isn’t the same as completing an evacuation and moisture left behind can quietly damage a system over time. This guide explains effective degassing and dehydration, the most common evacuation mistakes and how to verify results using micron stability and decay behavior instead […]

Refrigerant Recovery Tools for Faster Service

See how Fieldpiece recovery tools—including the MR45, VC2G, HR3B, and SR47—support efficient refrigerant recovery in the field. This overview highlights features that help speed recovery, and support A2L refrigerant systems. https://vimeo.com/1172577970 . . . This content is restricted to subscribers

Daikin FIT: Simply FIT All Comfort

The Daikin FIT sleek, quiet, all-electric HVAC system is designed to keep homes comfortable in every season. From summer heat to winter chill, the Daikin FIT delivers consistent performance with energy efficiency and quiet operation. ✅ All Electric. All Season. All Comfort. ✅ Quiet. Efficient. Sustainable. ✅ Innovation in every degree. […]

Three Situations Where Refrigerant Charging Precision Matters

Precision matters most when conditions are toughest: Tight mechanical rooms with unreliable signal, critical refrigeration work with zero margin for error and uneven rooftops where surfaces aren’t level but measurements must be. This video shows how the CPS Products CC220 Compute-a-Charge refrigerant scale helps technicians […]

Why Cleaning Your Vacuum Gauge Sensor Matters

Vacuum readings are only as reliable as a clean sensor. This quick how-to shows technicians how to properly clean the CPS Products VG200 sensor to prevent oil vapor and contaminants from skewing micron readings—so evacuation decisions are based on accurate data. Follow the simple steps […]

Fieldpiece MR45 Refrigerant Recovery Machine for Faster Recovery

Fieldpiece Director of Training Tony Gonzalez explains how the MR45’s variable-speed DC motor and oversized condenser help streamline refrigerant recovery. See how features that prevent liquid slugging, speed vapor removal, and improve cooling efficiency help technicians recover refrigerant faster. https://vimeo.com/1172578089 . . . This content […]

Daikin OTERRA 115V

The Daikin OTERRA 115V is a compact, efficient, and homeowner-friendly HVAC solution designed for quick installation, smart home compatibility, and reliable year-round comfort. Featuring advanced technologies such as the SIGNA Flareless Adaptor, Daikin Inverter Technology, and integration with the DAIKIN ONE+ Smart Thermostat, the OTERRA […]

Top 5 takeaways from a visit to JADEC

What does the world’s most advanced test lab for chillers and air handlers mean for Johnson Controls YORK® customers? Tony Mormino from the HVAC TV YouTube channel visited the Johnson Controls Advanced Development and Engineering Center (JADEC) in New Freedom, PA. Here’s what stood out […]

2025: The Year in Review

A look at pivotal YORK® communication initiatives throughout the year. Highlighting the achievements and accomplishments of YORK® Applied Equipment in 2025, this compendium of key articles, ads and events demonstrates how YORK® is leading the way toward building a smarter, healthier and more sustainable future. […]

How to Avoid Undercharging and Overcharging Refrigerant

Mixed refrigerants, variable-speed equipment and low-GWP alternatives have tightened charging tolerances. This guide explains why blended refrigerants behave differently, what causes undercharging and overcharging in modern systems and the repeatable charging practices technicians can use to protect system performance and compressor life. Download