At Fieldpiece, we know HVACR pros go above and beyond on every job – and now, it’s time to reward that hard work. We’re excited to introduce Fieldpiece TECH REWARDS, where you can turn your commitment to learning and using Fieldpiece tools into exclusive swag and apparel. 

No gimmicks. No strings. Just real rewards for real work. 

Here’s How It Works. 

Whether you’re a longtime Fieldpiece loyalist or just getting started with our tools, joining the program is easy. Head to fpmerchstore.com and create your Fieldpiece Rewards account. You’ll even receive your first point just for signing up. 

From there, it’s all about doing what you already do: Working smart and sharpening your skills. 

Earn Points Doing What You Do Best. 

Earning points is easy. You’ll earn points every time you:  

• Complete A Fieldpiece University Course
  Dig into HVACR education modules that help level up your knowledge and your points.
  (Important: Be sure your FPU email matches your Rewards email. Otherwise, your points won’t register! Also, note that previously taken courses will not apply.) 

• Register your Fieldpiece Tools
  Every time you register a tool you get closer to that next reward. Fresh out of the box or battle-worn from years in the field, get them logged and rack up the points. (Important: Be sure your Fieldpiece Support Portal email used for tool registration matches your Rewards email. Otherwise, your points won’t register! You must include the proof of purchase or a photo of the serial number to earn a point for each tool.)

• Attend Fieldpiece Trainings and Counter Days
  Meet our team, test out the latest tools and walk away with more points in your pocket. Check in and scan the QR code held by the Fieldpiece sales rep or training specialist.

Hit the Shop. 

Points in, swag out. Once you’ve banked enough, visit the Fieldpiece Merch Shop to grab official swag. Whether you’re looking for work-ready caps or new seasonal apparel drops, this isn’t your average branded swag… Our merch is designed tough with techs in mind, just like our tools. 

Expect a rotating selection of Fieldpiece items with new rewards added throughout the year, so there’s always something fresh to look forward to. 

Why We Built It.  

The Fieldpiece Tech Rewards Program is more than a giveaway. It’s about recognizing the effort you put in every day to deliver quality work in tough conditions. You’re the reason we design tools that work harder, last longer and connect smarter. 

To the techs who use Fieldpiece on the job, this program is just another way to say thanks and to help you rep Fieldpiece with pride. 

Ready to Earn? 

Watch the video, sign up at fpmerchstore.com, grab your first point and start stacking rewards today. 

 

When you’re handling service calls and installations with pre-charged line sets, reach for a wireless probe kit for the most efficient and practical way to tackle the job. Lightweight, hose-free and packed with functionality, these kits give HVACR pros the flexibility to work smarter, not harder; all while ensuring every job is documented and done right.

 

Lightweight Convenience, Heavyweight Performance

Manifolds and hoses have their place, but wireless probe kits like the JL3KH6 Job Link® Probes Charging and Air Kit, JL3KR4 Job Link® Probes Charge Kit and JL3KM2 Job Link® System Dual Port Manometer Probe Kit are designed to be compact and easy to carry. Whether you’re working on a rooftop, in a crawl space or simply moving from service call to service call, these kits lighten your load without sacrificing performance.

 

Direct Connection Where You Need It

With wireless probes, you tap into the system right where you need the measurements. This means faster setup and quicker readings. Whether you’re checking pressure, airflow or temperature, probes give you instant access.

 

Minimal Refrigerant Loss

Every time you disconnect hoses from a system, you lose valuable refrigerant. Using wireless pressure probes can significantly reduce refrigerant loss. With direct attachment and no long hoses to trap refrigerant, you maintain the integrity of the system and protect the environment.

 

System Data in the Palm of Your Hand

With Fieldpiece wireless probes you’ll have full system diagnostics right on your smartphone or tablet with the Job Link® System App. Get real-time data on pressures, temperatures, airflow in one convenient snapshot. Plus, easily generate professional reports for your customers.

 

Which Fieldpiece Kits Are Right for You?

• JL3KM2 Job Link® System Dual Port Manometer Probe Kit: Essential for fast, accurate static pressure readings and airflow diagnostics.
• JL3KR4 Job Link® Probes Charge Kit: Perfect for quick, reliable pressure readings and checking superheat and subcooling.
• JL3KH6 Job Link® Probes Charge and Air Kit: A full solution – includes pressure, temperature and airflow probes – for total system checks on the go.

Each kit offers a lightweight design, direct connectivity and seamless integration with the Job Link® System App that makes your service calls and installations faster, cleaner and more professional.

 

Bring a New Level of Professionalism to Every Job

Fieldpiece probe kits not only make your work easier, they show your customers you’re using cutting-edge tools to ensure their systems are serviced to the highest standards. In today’s competitive HVACR market, standing out with precision, efficiency and professionalism isn’t optional – it’s a must!

 

Ready to streamline your service calls and installs? Explore the full range of wireless probe kits and see how Fieldpiece helps HVACR pros like you work easier, faster and better every day.

With the installation of A2L refrigerant systems gaining momentum, precision, documentation and professionalism matter more than ever. Fieldpiece is here to help you stay ahead with the Job Link® System App, a powerful tool designed to make installations and service calls more efficient, verifiable and customer-ready.

 

When it comes to A2L systems, thorough documentation isn’t just a best practice – it’s critical for compliance and verification to avoid costly callbacks. The Job Link® System App connects seamlessly with Fieldpiece wireless tools, empowering contractors, service managers and technicians to create a complete record of each job, right on the job site.

 

Why Documentation Matters More Than Ever

With A2L systems, following proper service and installation procedures is vital to maximize system efficiency and safety. Using the Job Link® System App to document critical details provides:

• Verification & Compliance: Instantly record pressure test results, vacuum measurements, decay test integrity, electrical checks, airflow measurements and superheat/subcooling.
• Fewer Callbacks: Eliminate guesswork and after service post-mortems. Your team can document each step as it’s completed, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
• Professionalism: Deliver a polished, complete report to your customers, giving them confidence in your work and reinforcing your company’s reputation for quality.

 

Best Practices: Document Every Critical Step

Some service steps previously only thought of as best practice are now requirements with A2L systems, like purging the system with nitrogen before cutting and brazing lines and conducting a leak and pressure test for a minimum of 60 minutes before charging. The Job Link® System App can track and record essential steps, including:

• Pressure Test: To verify the integrity of the line set.
• Evacuation: To pull a vacuum to the manufacturer-recommended micron level.
• Decay Test: To check the system’s ability to hold vacuum, ensuring no leaks.
• Electrical Check: To confirm proper volts, amps, and power to protect the system.
• Refrigerant Charge: To introduce and weigh in refrigerant accurately; critical for system efficiency.
• Airflow Check: To measure Delta T and static pressure to verify proper airflow.
• Superheat & Subcool Verification: To ensure the system is operating at manufacturer specifications.
• Complete Documentation: To back it all up with time-stamped, organized data that supports your tech, your business and your customer.

 

Support Your Techs, Your Business and Your Customers

For service managers, the Job Link® System App offers an easy way to ensure your team consistently follows best practices and provides accountability across all service calls. For owners, it protects your brand by reducing costly rework and complaints. For techs, it’s a safety net that provides proof that every job was done by the book.

 

Fieldpiece understands that staying competitive means being faster, smarter and more professional on every call. That’s why our Job Link® System App doesn’t just streamline your work – it takes it to a whole new level. As A2L systems become more common, the ability to verify and document every installation and service is no longer optional. It’s essential.

 

Stay Ahead with Fieldpiece

Visit fieldpiece.com to learn more about the Job Link® System App and how Fieldpiece tools are helping HVACR pros lead the way during the A2L transition and beyond.

In the world of HVACR, the SMAN® isn’t just a tool—it’s a name that techs often interchange for a digital manifold – like Xerox™ for copying or Kleenex® for tissues. But not all digital manifolds are SMANs, the toughest, most advanced digital refrigerant manifold on the market, packed with knowledge gathered from years of experience. The new SMAN SM482V (4-port) and SMAN SM382V (3-port) digital refrigerant manifolds continue the legacy, with upgrades that enhance these best-in-class diagnostic instruments.

What’s New

An eagle eye is required to spot the changes of the new SM482V/SM382V digital manifold since the large, 5-inch backlit digital display is unchanged, but key improvements include:

• It’s smaller and lighter. Plus, it can transform into an even smaller profile if the temperature clamps are stored separately. The clamp mounts or “ears” can be replaced with flat caps, available in an optional accessory kit.
• It’s even MORE rugged. An IP55 dust and water resistance rating, impact-resistant housing, reinforced steel hook, and protected thermocouple jacks ensure they’re built for the tough jobs.
• It comes with a new, easy-open case. The soft case protects the manifold in your service vehicle and the top folds back from the display for in-field use.
• It has field-replaceable components. Valves and knobs can be rebuilt as needed. The standard 1/4” hose seats can be replaced with 5/16” fittings. And if a clamp ear breaks off, cue Van Gogh jokes, it can be easily replaced.

What’s the Same

• Accurate system measurements, calculations and diagnostics
• Integral vacuum gauge
• Temperature compensated pressure test
• Data logging for up to 168 continuous hours
• Support for over 70 refrigerants including A2Ls
• Field-calibrated pressure and temperature sensors
• Central data hub for Job Link® wireless tools and connects to the Job Link app

From refrigerant charging to system troubleshooting, the SMAN has been the trusted name in HVACR diagnostics for years. The SM482V and SM382V build upon the strengths of their predecessors while introducing key improvements to once again raise the bar – offering HVACR pros the accuracy and reliability they need to get the job done right every time.

Learn more about the SMAN today and pick one up at your local Fieldpiece distributor!

2025 ushers in a new phase of the transition to A2L refrigerants for the HVACR industry. In case you missed it, the big change is a transition to A2L refrigerants with a low global warming potential (GWP) and phase down in production of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants with a high GWP. This change in refrigerant production, the new HVACR equipment required and resulting new regulations are being mandated by the EPA in execution of the AIM Act. Exactly how and when these new regulations impact you will vary based on the type of systems you install and service.

HFC Equipment Availability
As of December 31, 2024, manufacturers can no longer produce R-410A split systems, marking a major milestone in the HFC phase-down. In one year, December 31, 2025, will be the last day to install these systems. If you are doing a new installation of a residential or light commercial system you will need to plan accordingly.

For refrigeration professionals, the timelines differ slightly:

• Self-contained refrigeration units: Sales are allowed until January 1, 2028.
• Cold storage warehouses or supermarket refrigeration: Full system installations with HFC refrigerants will be prohibited starting Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2027, respectively.

The technology transition for variable refrigerant flow systems is moving on a slower schedule. There may be some relief from current implementation dates, but the EPA has not yet communicated those dates.

A2L Equipment & Install Changes
The transition to A2L refrigerants introduces important design and installation considerations:

• Due to A2L refrigerants’ mildly flammable nature, systems must include leak mitigation strategies such as automatic leak detection, shutdown mechanisms and blower fans to dissipate the refrigerant.
• A2L line sets will also require “Risk of Fire” labels and comply with local building codes. Consult your local building officials to understand all the new code requirements for A2L system installations to ensure compliance.
• Gray A2L cylinders have a red band or stripe to indicate the presence of the mildly flammable refrigerant. These cylinders require reverse-thread adapters, like the Fieldpiece A2L adapter extension, to differentiate them from HFC threads.

Recover, Recycle, Reclaim
Under the AIM act, the EPA outlines its goals to bolster the supply of HFC refrigerants in the United States by supporting recycling and reclamation, and mandating leak repair provisions for certain appliances. By 2028, the EPA is requiring reclaimed refrigerant be used for servicing existing equipment in addition to initial charges in certain systems for HVACR and heat pump equipment. This means that there is a need to recover and return HFC refrigerants to distribution. If you can reclaim and not mix refrigerants, you may receive money as well.

Documentation
Proper record-keeping remains essential when disposing of refrigerants. Ensure you log the following:

• Recovery location and date
• Type of refrigerant recovered
• Monthly totals of refrigerants recovered and sent for reclamation

For appliances containing 50+ pounds of HFC refrigerants, technicians must provide documentation of the amount added and any inspections performed to the equipment owner.

Stay Ahead of the A2L Transition
As everyone in the industry transitions to this new landscape, Fieldpiece is doing everything to ensure its tools are ready for the transition. Visit fieldpiece.com to see all the tools that are A2L-compatible. Fieldpiece will continue to support you every step of the way – helping you work easier, faster and better.

Why is it important to calibrate your combustion analyzer?

Calibration of your combustion analyzer is crucial to ensure accurate readings and ultimately, safe heating appliance operation. Combustion analyzers measure critical parameters like oxygen (O₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and combustion efficiency to help HVAC pros assess the performance of heating systems. Over time, sensors can drift due to exposure to gases, dust, and other contaminants, which can lead to inaccurate readings.

Without proper calibration, an analyzer might give false readings that could either falsely indicate that a system is operating within safe limits or fail to detect hazardous levels of CO. Inaccurate readings could also result in suboptimal efficiency adjustments, increased energy costs for customers or even cause equipment damage. In some extreme cases, incorrect calibration can lead to serious safety risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning. This is why regular calibration is not just a good idea—it’s essential.

Is combustion analyzer calibration mandated in certain regions?

Yes, in some cases, local jurisdictions have their own requirements for calibration frequency and documentation to comply with safety codes and emission standards. These rules can vary by country, state, or even municipality, and some locations may require proof of calibration to ensure that analyzers are providing accurate data, especially when used in industrial or commercial settings.

For example, certain safety authorities and organizations, like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. or other local building code authorities, may mandate that all combustion analyzers be calibrated annually and used in their certified state. It’s a good idea to check with your local HVAC or safety authority to determine what specific calibration requirements apply in your region.

How often do you need to calibrate your combustion analyzer?

The general recommendation is to calibrate your combustion analyzer annually, though some manufacturers might recommend more frequent calibration depending on use. Heavy usage in harsh environments, or frequent exposure to high concentrations of gases, may require more frequent calibration to maintain accuracy.

Annual calibration helps to ensure that the sensors remain accurate and that any drift in the readings is corrected. Fieldpiece combustion analyzers, like the CAT45 and CAT85, are equipped with long-life sensors, backed by a 4-year warranty, but you will still need to comply with regional calibration frequency requirements.

Does field-swapping the sensors mean it’s calibrated?

The answer to this will depend on the product manufacturer. In some cases, new sensors may need to be 3^rd party calibrated to ensure they align with the analyzer’s electronics and software. However, the Fieldpiece CAT45 and CAT85 field-replaceable sensors are plug-and-play, sealed and pre-calibrated for the device. If you don’t need a 3^rd party calibration certificate, replacing the sensors may be the fastest solution, but not the most economical.

Where can I get my Fieldpiece CAT45/CAT85 calibrated?

If you’re using a Fieldpiece CAT45 or CAT85 combustion analyzer, the best option is to send your analyzer to a Fieldpiece-authorized calibration center. Fieldpiece partners with certified facilities that are equipped to calibrate your analyzer according to factory standards. Centers will calibrate the O₂ sensor, the CO sensor, verify temperature measurements, update firmware if required and provide a certificate of calibration. You can locate authorized calibration centers through the Fieldpiece website or by contacting customer support (714-634-1844).

Regular calibration of your combustion analyzer is key to maintaining safety, accuracy, and efficiency when installing and servicing combustion heating appliances. By following the manufacturer’s guidelines and getting your analyzer calibrated annually, you’ll ensure reliable readings and avoid potential hazards. Whether you’re using the CAT45 or CAT85, keep your tools up to standard by using authorized services to maintain peak performance year-round!