How to Unstick a Fitting

Muscling off a corroded hose fitting can be a pain, but how do you get... Read more...

Who Is Your Red Dot Champion?
May 21, 2011
Last month we hosted 10 representatives from Interstate Power Systems, one of Red Dot’s newest and fastest-growing dealers in the U.S. Midwest. Their visit to Seattle was...
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Washington State Alters Ban on Refrigerant Substitutes
May 18, 2011
Washington State has made changes to an existing law requiring refrigerants for air conditioning in motor vehicles to comply with the state Department of Ecology’s standards...
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A/C Troubleshooting: Be Thorough, Avoid the Quick Fix
May 11, 2011
Can you fix an air conditioner without finding and correcting the cause of the problem? You bet! Happens every day. Should you fix an air conditioner without finding and...
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Scott Dueringer, Charles Wilkes Join Aftermarket Team
May 11, 2011
We’re excited to introduce Scott Dueringer and Charles Wilkes as regional sales managers for our aftermarket business. You may already know Scott or Charles: they both...
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New Acoustics Lab Measures HVAC Noise
April 28, 2011
When we expanded our advanced engineering and test center in Seattle, one of our priorities was a dedicated acoustics lab for measuring decibel levels and frequencies...
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Red Dot PM Schedule for Heavy-duty HVAC Systems
April 26, 2011
Want to improve uptime and reduce repair costs? Follow Red Dot’s preventive maintenance schedule for heavy-duty mobile HVAC systems. Written for owners and technicians...
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Why is a BTU Like a Sugar Cube?
April 13, 2011
There are two ways to measure heat: intensity and quantity. Here's how to tell the difference:  Heat intensity describes how hot something is, measured in Fahrenheit or...
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Electrical Engineering Intern Wanted
March 28, 2011
Like the headline says, we’re looking for a junior or senior college student who wants to start a career as an electrical engineer. It’s fun, definitely educational, but it...
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See Red Dot at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show
March 28, 2011
Visit Red Dot at the Sleeping Well booth during the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, where we're showing our R-1200 battery-powered no-idle air conditioner. Made...
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How to Extend the Life of A/C Service Tools
March 25, 2011
Your 134a recovery/recycling/recharging equipment will last a long time if it’s properly maintained and calibrated. Here are two steps you can take to improve its service...
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