The new replacement refrigerant for R134a, R1234yf has been renounced by one of the world’s major car makers, Daimler/Mercedes Benz of Germany. In a move which has stunned the global car industry, Daimler has concluded tests of its own on 1234yf, and decided that it will not use the refrigerant in any of its vehicles, … Continue reading Major car maker renounces R1234yf
A VASA member, keen to prepare himself for the first wave of the new replacement refrigerant for R134a – HFO1234yf – asked VASA experts if all of the pipes and fittings would be the same when retrofitting to the new refrigerant. The response was that the pipe sizes will be the same and the service … Continue reading Pipe and service valves the same for HFO1234yf
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Media release sent nationwide on behalf of VASA members on June 28 2012. Click here to view. Continue reading Exorbitant carbon tax – government wins, motorist lose
A new safety alert – issued in December 2011 – serves as a warning against the use of HC refrigerants in vehicles. Click here to view. Continue reading Queensland warns on hydrocarbon gas risks – again
One of the big benefits of being a VASA member is that you receive a free copy of the TaT magazine, and with it free access to the TaT assist service. This is a web-only service, so to access technical help, members must go to www.tat.net.au and log in, using the form which will be … Continue reading TaT Assist is here to help
VASA, like most voluntary organisations in this high speed world, must work harder to grow its membership and encourage more young people to consider taking an active role in the company’s management and direction. Fortunately, VASA has always had a strong board of dedicated directors. While some of the original directors have left the industry, … Continue reading VASA always searching for new blood
TaT, in conjunction with its training partners, conducts training programs across Australia and New Zealand. All technicians are invited, whether they are TaT subscribers or not. The prices are kept low to encourage participation. All of TaT’s training courses, both technical and business training, are specifically designed by TaT technicians and delivered by top TaT … Continue reading TaT Train – Training programs for automotive technicians
VASA is urging its members to conserve R134a, as rumours mount about price increases. Depending on which website you visit, there are warnings of price increases of 10% to 35% in coming months. The VASA board was told recently of one buyer of R134a for medical uses who was hit with a major price increase … Continue reading Don’t waste precious R134a
The noose is tightening on backyard workshops and technicians who attempt to handle fluorocarbon refrigerants (R134a in automotive’s case) without either the skills or the necessary license or authorisation. Some of the new amendments to the Act which governs the licensing scheme have been circulated to industry by the Australian Refrigeration Council. Council chairman Mark … Continue reading VASA welcomes new license offences
