Month: June 2022

Fieldpiece Patented Tech Blog Post

Fieldpiece Patented Technologies – Designing Innovative HVACR Tools with HVACR Techs at the Forefront.

If you know Fieldpiece, you know we’re always working hard to help HVACR pros do their job easier, faster and better. We want to bring you higher efficiency and increased productivity with our HVACR tools, and we’re proud to say that our hard work has paid off in the form of industry accolades and game-changing patents.

Two of our most recognized patents techs rave about are our Rapid Rail® Sensor Technology and RunQuick® Oil Change System.

Rapid Rail® Sensor Technology

Let’s start with our Rapid Rail® Sensor Technology. This advanced technology is featured in the Job Link® System Premium Pipe Clamp Probe, JL3PC; and in the two largest pipe clamps in the industry, measuring up to 4^1/8” – the Large Pipe Clamp, TC48 and the wireless Job Link® System Large Pipe Clamp, JL3LC. Previous technology measured temperature with readings affected by the ambient air and  moisture. Rapid Rail® Sensor Technology perfected the process – only giving accurate readings.

With two sensors, one on either side of the pipe clamp tool, the electrically conductive pipe itself completes the circuit on both sides, giving the tech a stabilized and accurate reading within five seconds. And, as the tech adjusts the system with the clamp attached, they can instantly see temperature changes as they happen in real time.

RunQuick® Oil Change System

Our second most notable patent is for the RunQuick® Oil Change System. This allows techs to change the oil on a vacuum pump without turning off the pump or losing vacuum. In less than 20 seconds, a tech can swap out the old oil and add in new oil.

During an evacuation, once oil has become cloudy, that means it could be saturated with moisture or contaminants. This signals that it needs to be changed or you’ll experience longer system evacuation times. Fieldpiece pumps equipped with the RunQuick® Oil Change System like the Fieldpiece Vacuum Pumps, 10 CFM VPX7, 8 CFM VP87 and 6 CFM VP67 also include a large oil viewing window that allows techs to see the oil condition, so they know when it’s time for a quick change. The days of not changing oil to avoid the mess or the hassles are things of the past. 

Add any of these HVACR tool innovations to your bag to get ready to work more efficiently and more effectively. 

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Every year, we hear about national observances – many with a goal of driving awareness to groups working toward eliminating diseases or funding charities, and others design to recognize hard-working tradesman.

The HVACR industry is recognized on National HVAC Tech Day! Observed annually every twenty-second day of June, National HVAC Tech Day recognizes the dedication and hard work industry professionals put in every day and on every job. From braving uncomfortable weather conditions and tight, dark crawl spaces to keeping up with the latest best practices ensuring jobs are always performed safely and accurately, HVACR techs are valuable to every community across the globe.

HVACR technicians are essential to our everyday functions. Their impact to their communities goes beyond repairing a broken air conditioning unit or servicing a heating furnace. In fact, they play an integral role in keeping our homes cool and comfortable when the hot summer sun is beaming through the windows; keeping families warm when outdoor temperatures dip below freezing; ensuring food is maintained at a required temperature so food resources don’t spoil prematurely; maintaining standards of comfort while working toward reducing environmental impacts; and the list goes on and on.

Thanks to the skillsets, training and knowledge HVACR techs acquire to stay ahead of the curve, people everywhere can take comfort in knowing their home temperature is set just to their liking and so much more. Plus, with so many innovative, cutting-edge HVACR tools being introduced to the market, HVACR techs work hard to stay up with the latest to ensure they can cater to customers more quickly and deliver work that is efficient and accurate.

This year, celebrating a technician can be done in many ways. Here are some quick ideas to say “thanks” to your service technician:

• Give your tech a shout out on social media
• Always be kind and thankful to your tech – maybe send them off to their next job with an ice-cold water (or a warm cup of coffee)
• Gift them with an HVACR tool they’ll love
• Change your filter as often as required

Happy National HVAC Tech Day to all of the masters of the trade!

If you know Fieldpiece, you know we’re always working hard to help HVACR pros do their job easier, faster and better. We want to bring you higher efficiency and increased productivity, and we’re proud to say that our hard work has paid off in the form of industry accolades and game-changing patents.

Two of our most recognized patents techs rave about are our Rapid Rail® Sensor Technology and RunQuick® Oil Change System.

Rapid Rail® Sensor Technology

Let’s start with our Rapid Rail® Sensor Technology. This advanced technology is featured in the Job Link® System Premium Pipe Clamp Probe, JL3PC; and in the two largest pipe clamps in the industry, measuring up to 4^1/8” – the Large Pipe Clamp, TC48 and the wireless Job Link® System Large Pipe Clamp, JL3LC. Previous technology measured temperature with readings affected by the ambient air and  moisture. Rapid Rail® Sensor Technology perfected the process – only giving accurate readings.

With two sensors, one on either side of the pipe clamp tool, the electrically conductive pipe itself completes the circuit on both sides, giving the tech a stabilized and accurate reading within five seconds. And, as the tech adjusts the system with the clamp attached, they can instantly see temperature changes as they happen in real time.

RunQuick® Oil Change System

Our second most notable patent is for the RunQuick® Oil Change System. This allows techs to change the oil on a vacuum pump without turning off the pump or losing vacuum. In less than 20 seconds, a tech can swap out the old oil and add in new oil.

During an evacuation, once oil has become cloudy, that means it could be saturated with moisture or contaminants. This signals that it needs to be changed or you’ll experience longer system evacuation times. Fieldpiece pumps equipped with the RunQuick® Oil Change System like the Fieldpiece Vacuum Pumps, 10 CFM VPX7, 8 CFM VP87 and 6 CFM VP67 also include a large oil viewing window that allows techs to see the oil condition, so they know when it’s time for a quick change. The days of not changing oil to avoid the mess or the hassles are things of the past.

Add any of these innovations to your tool bag to get ready to work more efficiently and more effectively.

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As HVACR technology continues to advance, so should your HVACR tools. Fieldpiece is committed to bringing you the best tools to make your jobs easier, faster, and better. Our wireless 4-valve manifolds are no different. Learn more about the benefits of the SM480v.

Focused On Performance
The 4-valve manifold SM480v is the result of years of HVACR experience and feedback from HVACR technicians combined with state-of-the-art technology expertise. Simply put, it is the most advanced digital refrigerant manifold available today.

The SM480v easily helps HVACR professionals troubleshoot, evacuate, and charge systems faster. With 4 ports this manifold can handle any job. Thermocouple ports have been moved to the rear for added protection and a streamlined setup. The SM480v also has a built-in micron gauge. The extra-large LCD makes it easier for you to read measurements and live calculations.

Durability
In addition to all of the great technology features, the 4-valve SMAN480v is built to last ‒ heavy-duty casing, water resistance, hermetically sealed sight glass, impact resistant screen, strategically placed thermocouple ports, and reinforced hook.

Wireless
Make performing your job even easier by adding the Job Link® System App. With a wireless range of up to 1000’, the SM480v gives you the flexibility to move around the job site and still see all the measurements you need on your mobile device.

The 4-valve manifold SM480v can also receive and display live wireless measurements from other Fieldpiece Job Link tools such as Job Link Pipe Clamps (JL3PC), Job Link Psychrometers (JL3RH), and SRS3 Refrigerant Scale. Talk about making your job more efficient!

Tightness Test
The 4-valve manifold SM480v also has many features that help as you check for leaks after installations or repairs. Fieldpiece knows how important it is to get things right. With the SM480v, you can know if a drop in pressure during the tightness test is due to a leak in the line set or simply a change in the ambient temperature. Additionally, you can view pressure differential over time and a timer tracks the duration of the test.

Log Data
One of the best features of this tool is how it can store data from your jobs. The 4-valve manifold SM480v can store up to nine different jobs and can log 168 continuous hours of work ‒ that is equal to seven days!

Here at Fieldpiece, we want to help make life for HVACR technicians easier. Visit fieldpiece.com to learn more about the 4-valve manifold SM480v and other HVACR tools we have to offer.

Refrigeration scales play an important role in the HVACR industry. They are used to measure the weight of refrigerant recovered from and charged into a system.

The information is used to determine the amount of refrigerant that should be put into the system is either the manufacturer recommended spec or based on superheat or subcooling calculations. In this process of charging to the correct amount of refrigerant, the weight scale plays one of the following two roles:

• For charging based on manufacturer spec, the scale confirms the technician adds the correct amount of refrigerant into the system.
• For charging based on superheat or subcooling, the scale tracks how much refrigerant was needed in order to meet the superheat or subcooling requirements.

The primary benefit of weighing refrigerant using a refrigerant weight scale when charging HVACR systems is to prevent undercharging or overcharging the unit.

Undercharged Unit
An undercharged HVACR system typically occurs because there are leaks in the refrigerant line sets. This results in the refrigerant slowly escaping out of the system. As refrigerant levels decrease, the compressor can overheat causing damage and a shortened lifespan of the compressor or cause the compressor to fail completely. Additionally, an issue like freezing coils can occur.

Overcharged Unit
While less common, overcharging an HVACR system can occur. If an HVACR unit is filled with too much refrigerant, the refrigerant won’t be able to change between liquid to gas and vice versa which leads to inefficient cooling. The compressor will have to work much harder than normal causing higher operating costs and the HVACR system to wear out faster. Overcharging can also lead to liquid refrigerant flooding the compressor causing it to fail, requiring the entire system to be replaced.

Ensuring the HVACR system is properly charged is critical and using a professional refrigerant weight scale is the best way to ensure that. Fieldpiece has scales designed and built for the rigors of HVACR and are the most state-of-the-art in the industry. Visit fieldpiece.com today to learn more.