Today I will be reviewing the Vortex AC Refrigerant Recovery Machine by Inficon. Recovery machines are essential tools that every HVAC technician needs and already has in their tool chest. This recovery machine features an industry leading 3 year replacement warranty and is proudly made in the USA. The 714-202-G1 Vortex clocks in at 27lbs and has a textured reflective handle that stays cooler when in direct sunlight. This makes for an easier day at the office during those hot summer temperatures.

Today I will be reviewing Testo 435-2 HVAC Ventilation Analyzer. This meter is designed to be used for measuring room climates, inspecting and maintaining vent and air conditioning installations, and assessing the quality of room air. There are many options to choose from for the base model of Testo 435. This particular analyzer is a customizable handheld meter that can store up to 10,000 measurements and comes with PC software for report creation and analysis.

Today I will be reviewing the Robinair RG3 and RG6 Portable Refrigerant Recovery Machines. These are two new and improved recovery machines offered by Robinair. These are tough and rugged and built for everyday technicians. The RG3 is the little brother to the RG6 in size and capacity. Let’s start with some basic information about the RG3.

Greetings everyone. Today we are going to take a look at the exciting to capture hood from Kanomax – the Kanomax 6715 TABmaster Balometer Capture Hood. This unit has a lot of exciting features that make it an ideal choice for HVAC techs working in TAB (that’s testing, adjusting, and balancing for the uninitiated).

Today I will be reviewing the Kanomax 6006-0G Anemomaster LITE. Weighing in at a scant 0.4 lbs, this is one of the smallest and lightest handheld anemometers on the market. This unit is great for HVAC Testing, IAQ Investigations and Facility Maintenance. The Kanomax 6006-0G is very easy to use as you plug in the probe on top and simply point the probe where you want to take a measurement. The specs for the measurements are as follows.

Greetings all. Today we’re going to take a look at the new and improved Testo 550 Digital Manifold with Bluetooth that retains the excellent features of the old version 550 but now includes wireless connectivity and comes at a reduced price. This new version of the 550 is a great deal for customers that want to get into digital manifolds and improves upon the old model in nearly every way.

The Amprobe Solar-500 and Solar-600 are no longer manufactured

Today I will be reviewing the Amprobe Solar-500 and Solar-600 Solar Analyzers. Like their name implies they allow you to analyze solar panels.

From basic maintenance, troubleshooting or efficiency testing, these two solar analyzers have you covered. If you are an installer, this is an especially important tool as it will help you calculate and determine proper inverter size as well as positioning of the solar voltaic cells for maximum output.

Today I will be discussing the New Testo 549 Digital Manifold 0560 0550. This is a brand new offering from Testo and even makes the bold claim to make analog manifold gauges obsolete. With a price of $199 it is not hard to imagine why.