The Airflow: October 13, 2026
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Free refrigerant workshops, reclaimed supply, and October training options give you a few useful ways to plan ahead.
🔦 Fun Fact
Your EPA Section 608 credential does not expire. Universal certification also requires a proctored Core test; an open-book Core result cannot count toward it.
😆 Laugh of the Day
Why did the thermostat get invited to every meeting?
It knew how to keep things comfortable.
🧰 Free CO2 and Propane Training Opens for the New Season
NASRC has opened registration for its 2026–27 natural refrigerant training events. The current lineup starts with a December 2–3 workshop in Stockton, California, followed by summits and workshops in 2027. Classroom sessions and hands-on equipment training focus on CO2 and propane. If commercial refrigeration is on your career path, check the location pages before arranging time off.
♻️ EPA Reports More HFC Refrigerant Reclaimed in 2025
EPA’s September 24 dashboard update reports about 10% more HFC refrigerant reclaimed in 2025 than in 2024, with R-410A and HFC-134a driving much of the increase. Reclaimed supply matters for servicing existing systems as virgin HFC supply declines. The dashboard includes downloadable data, useful if you want the figures behind the trend.
🎓 ACCA Offers October Training at No Extra Cost to Members
ACCA is offering select live virtual classes at no extra cost to member companies during October. Upcoming sessions include Manual J on October 14, heat-exchanger inspection on October 22, and Manual J survey techniques on October 27. These are member benefits, not free public courses, so check eligibility and the listed Eastern times before reserving a spot.
Pick one skill to sharpen now, before the next unfamiliar system makes the choice for you.
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