Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine March 2026

HVACR NewsMagazine March 2026

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cap off with a Sawzall or some other method. I have heard some odd and concerning methods to get access to those ports. I just want everyone to be prepared before they arrive onsite to a service call and to be as professional and efficient as possible. Code Reference for Locking Access Port Caps

Don't Get Locked Out! Locking Port Cap Quick Tip!

International Mechanical Code

(IMC)

1101.10

Grab yourself a Multi-Key today at your local supply house.

About the Author: Craig Migliacco is the owner of AC Service Tech LLC and the Author of the book, “Refrigerant Charging and Service Procedures f or Air Conditioning”. Craig is a licensed Teacher of HVACR,

Just because your company only uses one type of port cap doesn’t mean you won’t be called to service a system with another manufacturer’s locking port cap.

Sheet Metal, and Building Maintenance in the State of New Jersey of the USA. He is also an HVACR Contracting Business owner of 17 years and holds an NJ HVACR Master License. Craig creates educational HVACR articles and videos which are posted at https://www.acservicetech.com & https://www.youtube.com/acservicetechchannel

C&D Valve CD3830 Universal Locking Cap Removal Tool with 3 Bits Be Prepared! A Locking Cap Multi-Key can save you a ton of time and frustration. Trust me, if you don’t have the key, you won’t be very happy! More importantly, you don't want to be the tech who is trying to cut a locking

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