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AVG2 Digital Vacuum Gauge Head From Fieldpiece Instruments

The AVG2 Digital Vacuum Gauge Head from Fieldpiece Instruments offers an easy, accurate method for evacuating moisture from refrigerant lines. Use the AVG2 with most multimeters to display pressure in microns of mercury from 50 to 2000 with resolution to 1 micron. The AVG2 quickly reacts to any pressure changes, allowing technicians to see drops and spikes of pressure in real-time. The STABLE LED indicates when pressure is no longer dropping. The "T" can be removed for easy cleaning. www.fieldpiece.com Fieldpiece Instruments


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JobClock System Runs on Palm Pilot

The JobClock System has become more flexible for contractors with the launch of PocketClock. A simple to use software designed to run on a Palm. If your workers regularly visit multiple jobsites or frequently change cost codes, PocketClock is your solution. Individual workers can clock in themselves, or a supervisor can clock the workers in and out. PocketClock accurately tracks changing jobsites or changing cost codes, and can be used by themselves or with JobClocks, for a complete timekeeping system. Phone: 888/788-8463; fax: 818/222-6148; www.jobclock.com— Exaktime | Innovation at Work


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New Online Community: HVAC-Talk.com

HVAC-Talk.com is a vibrant, active online community that connects HVAC professionals with a focus on the contracting marketplace. Visitors use HVAC-Talk.com to network, socialize, gather market information, and pose real-world, HVAC-related questions to other industry professionals. Visit HVAC-Talk.com today, for discussion and information on products and services. Contracting Business


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OAM-Purgers for Low & High Pressure Centrifugal Chillers

New & improved OAM-Purgers for low and high pressure centrifugal chillers are easier to install, no longer liquid level sensitive, now contain sight glasses to observe operation, regain chiller capacity by returning oil accumulating in chiller back to the sump, and thus save thousands of dollars per year in energy savings. Go to www.RediControls.com, or call 317/865-4130 for more information. Redi Controls, Inc.


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True Commercial Tankless Water Heater

For more than 50 years, Noritz has been the world's #1 manufacturer of tankless technology. Noritz has the only true commercial tankless water heater. Noritz commercial tankless water heaters are the only tankless water heaters accredited by ASME, with the National Board, and certified in accordance with the H, HLW, and NB stamps, a first in the tankless water heater category. All Noritz tankless water heaters are certified by NSF for commercial applications. Noritz has everything needed for most hot water applications, including a full line of commercial and residential tankless heaters (with the industry's highest capacity model), and a complete line of stainless steel venting and service valves. Visit www.noritz.com/cbiz. — Noritz America Corporation


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Tubing Expander/Swager Expands 5/16-in. to 1-5/8-in O.D. Copper/Aluminum Tubing

Easily expand 5/16-in. to 1-5/8-in. O.D. soft copper and aluminum tubing in seconds. Long handles, tapered expanding pin, and other moving surfaces heat treated for long-term durability. Nine expander heads attach to the front of the handles. Use to re-round deformed tube and fitting ends and salvage shorts and scrap to make couplings. For.063-in. wall soft copper and aluminum to 1-5/8-in. O.D. (anneal hard copper prior to use); .047-in. wall soft steel to 1-1/8-in. O.D.; and .039-in. wall stainless steel to 7/8-in. O.D. UPC# 60407.YELLOW JACKET Products Division of Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc.; www.yellowjacket.com/cb or 800/769-8370


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World's Fastest ACCA-Approved Manual J Load Calcs

The new Load Wizard from Nitek Software is a fast, simple to use, and easy to learn ACCA-approved Manual J 8th edition program. Load Wizard includes a whole-house, room-by-room and commercial calculator, all for only $395, which makes it the most affordable ACCA approved load calculator in the industry. When you order the free evaluation CD you will receive a fully functional copy of Load Wizard. The CD also includes the full suite of powerful sales and service programs that Nitek offers, all fully functional, but they only run for a limited time. Nitek leads the industry with affordable software that can be run "stand-alone" or "fully-integrated." To order your FREE DEMO CD call 888/648-3525 or visit www.niteksoftware.com — Nitek Software


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Year-Round Condensor Protection

KOOL KAP condenser covers use a unique design that tilts the cover up automatically whenever the condenser fan operates. Gravity gently drops the Kap down to its horizontal position once the system turns off. The interior cabinet and components are protected from dirt, leaves, debris, and weather. This patented design forever eliminates the need to cover and uncover condensers for seasonal protection. Kool Kaps are permanently installed, without tools, in just minutes. Kool Kap condenser covers come in three sizes, which permit proper fit on virtually any make or model of air conditioner. Visit www.koolkap.com or call 800/878-6614. — Kool Kap


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