Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine May 2021

HVACR NewsMagazine May 2021

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truck. Keep them away from the elements, and keep them organized and labeled to avoid the confusion that leads to mixing refrigerants. Above all, use common sense and be mindful of the numbers you must work with. Thankfully, recovery is safer and easier than ever before because of the technologies that can remove the complicated math from the safety equation. You can put even more focus on the physical aspects of safety to make your recovery job as safe for you, the customer, and the customer's property as possible. Article by Emily Gutowski, HVAC School

Store tanks properly

Bryan Orr, HVAC School (Founder / Podcaster / Dad of 10 ) Bryan Orr is a lifelong learner, proud technician and advocate for the HVAC/R Trade

Tanks are just hunks of metal with volatile substances inside. What could possibly go wrong during storage? Many things, that's what. For one, you'll want to handle your tanks gently and store them in a place where they won't get jostled and banged up. You probably don't need us to tell you that it's a bad idea to chuck a recovery cylinder into your van and let it roll around in there while you drive over bumpy roads. Still, we'll cover some best practices. Just like oxyacetylene tanks and other pressurized cylinders, you'll want to store recovery cylinders upright and, ideally, fastened securely in that position. Don't leave the cylinders in your vehicle after you come back from the job, either. Here in Florida, our vans can reach hazardous internal temperatures of 130°F. You can expect similar conditions in most southern regions of the United States, so it's best not to take any risks. In general, you'll want to store your cylinders in cool, dry places after you take them off your