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    Owatonna, MN 55060

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    About Robinair, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

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    655 Eisenhower Dr.
    Owatonna, MN 55060
    USA
    http://www.robinair.com
    800-533-6127
    800-533-6127
    507-455-7451

    More Info on Robinair, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions

    A/C tools & equipment, cooling system equipment, leak detectors, transmission service equipment, lubrication service equipment.

    Products & Press Releases

    Robinair Premium R 134a Acs Machine
    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    Premium R-134a ACS Machine, No. 34988NI-SL

    Oct. 13, 2020
    The Robinair Premium R-134a ACS Machine, No. 34988NI-SL, is fully automatic and features an integrated scale lock. It is designed for mobile service, used to recover, recycle,...
    Robinair Premier R 1234yf Machine
    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    Premier R-1234yf Recover, Recycle and Recharge Machine, No. AC1234-4SL

    Oct. 8, 2020
    Designed for mobile service, the Robinair Premier R-1234yf Recover, Recycle and Recharge Machine, No. AC1234-4SL, is a fully automatic R-1234yf ACS machine with an integrated ...
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    Compressed Air Systems

    Electronic Variable Compressor Tester, No. EVDC100

    Sept. 15, 2020
    The Robinair Electronic Variable Compressor Tester, No. EVDC100, enables technicians to quickly test electronic control valves in variable displacement compressors to determine...
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    Robinair announces Electronic Variable Displacement Compressor Tester

    Sept. 14, 2020
    The EVDC100 is designed to work with multiple variable displacement compressors on a wide range of vehicles from top OEMs.
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    Robinair announces two connected A/C recovery machines

    Dec. 4, 2019
    The fully automatic recover, recycle, and recharge machines feature Google cloud printing, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and more.
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    Connected R-134yf ACS Machine, No. AC1234-9

    Nov. 25, 2019
    The Robinair Connected R-134yf ACS Machine, No. AC1234-9, offers a large 10" capacitive touch LCD display, as well as automated features including automatic internal refrigerant...
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    Wi-Fi/Temperature Probes Master Add-On Kit, No. 80211TMP

    Nov. 22, 2019
    The Robinair Wi-Fi/Temperature Probes Master Add-On Kit, No. 80211TMP, is designed to provide feature and performance enhancements to all existing new platform A/C recovery machines...
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    VCI Wireless Add-On Kit, No. 80211VCI

    Nov. 22, 2019
    The Robinair VCI Wireless Add-On Kit, No. 80211VCI, is designed to provide feature and performance enhancements to existing new platform A/C recovery machines (NI, NI-H, and AC1234...
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    Connected R-134a ACS Machine, No. 34998

    Nov. 12, 2019
    The Robinair Connected R-134a ACS Machine, No. 34998, recovers, recycles, evacuates, leak-tests, and recharges R-134a with improved 98.5 percent efficiency, says the company. ...

    Articles & News

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    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Getting shops ready for A/C season

    May 2, 2022
    With the increasing use of R-1234yf refrigerant, there are changes to the recovery, recycle, and recharge process.
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    Close up of the Robinair AC1234-9 Connected R-1234yf A/C recovery machine
    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Tools and equipment for R-1234yf

    Nov. 18, 2021
    Additional safety equipment is needed for R-1234yf systems to ensure the safety and integrity of the vehicle
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    Tool Distributor

    Sales Tip: Navigating an A/C sale

    Professional Distributor staff
    July 28, 2021
    When navigating an A/C sale, it’s important to ask lots of questions. Try to understand a customer’s needs. Is the shop turning away R-1234yf vehicle service? How many vehicles...
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    Underhood

    On the road to cool profits

    Sara Scullin
    Feb. 6, 2020
    Help customers understand the service requirements, features, and costs associated with R-1234yf and today’s A/C tools.
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    Tool Reviews

    Tool Review: Robinair LD7 Premium Refrigerant Leak Detector

    Aug. 9, 2019
    With its UV lighting and ability to service both R-1234yf and R-134a refrigerants, this Master Technician claims the LD7 eliminates the need for multiple tools.
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    Tool Distributor

    In Focus: Robinair 17800C Multi-Refrigerant Machine

    Professional Distributor staff
    Aug. 2, 2019
    The 17800C Multi-Refrigerant Machine is designed to recover, recycle, recharge, and evacuate many different refrigerants, and is ideal for applications that use a refrigerant ...
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    Tool Distributor

    Collect cool profits from A/C service and repair

    Stefanie Von Rueden
    Feb. 5, 2018
    A/C service and repair represents a growing revenue opportunity for shops, and a sales opportunity for distributors who are knowledgeable about this tool category.
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    Underhood

    Hybrid A/C service dos and don’ts

    Tim Wagaman
    Dec. 9, 2015
    When servicing A/C systems in hybrid or electric vehicles, keep the following considerations in mind.
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    Home

    PTEN announces 2015 Innovation Awards People's Choice winners

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Oct. 2, 2015
    For the second year in a row, readers were able to voice their opinions on the top products nominated in the PTEN Innovation Awards program.

    Videos & Resources

    Motor Age Tech Tips--Insights on Delivering Proper R-1234yf Service to your Clients
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    Motor Age Tech Tips--Insights on Delivering Proper R-1234yf Service to your Clients

    Aug. 29, 2024
    In this Tech Tips video, discover why investing in R-1234yf service equipment is crucial for your shop's success.
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    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Robinair R-ID Plus Refrigerant Analyzer

    Oct. 2, 2023
    Proper Refrigeration Chemical Handling starts with Properly Identifying the system under test.
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    Video Network

    Product Insight: Getting ready for R-1234yf with Robinair

    June 18, 2022
    Are you prepared to service your customers' vehicles fitted with R-1234yf when they come if with a "not blowing cold" concern?
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    Video Tool Reviews

    VIDEO: Tool Review: Robinair LD7 Leak Detector

    July 10, 2020
    In this video, Scott Brown, ASE Master Certified L1 Technician, reviews the Robinair LD7 Leak Detector.
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    Video Tool Reviews

    VIDEO: Tool Review: Robinair LD7 Premium Refrigerant Leak Detector

    July 10, 2019
    In this video, shop owner and Master Technician Jeff Buckley reviews the Robinair Premium Refrigerant Leak Detector.
    Robinair 34288 A/C Recycling and Recovery Machine Video
    Underhood

    Robinair 34288 A/C Recovery and Recycling Machine Video

    Jan. 15, 2016
    In this video the features and benefits of this Robinair unit are discussed.
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    Underhood

    Robinair R1234yf RRR A/C Machines Video

    April 3, 2014
    Bryan Fuller from Fuller Hot Rods and Tim Wagaman from Robinair discuss R1234yf, the new coolant system rolling out in the US market.
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    Robinair Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Unit Video

    May 2, 2013
    The Robinair 34788 RRR Machine recovers 95 percent of refrigerant, and has a charger accuracy of +/- half ounce.

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    Leak Detection

    Tracer Gas Leak Detector Service Kit, No. LD9-TGKIT

    July 23, 2019
    The Robinair Tracer Gas Leak Detector Service Kit, No. LD9-TGKIT, with sensor technology is designed to detect a 5 percent hydrogen / 95 percent nitrogen tracer gas mixture. The...
    Underhood

    Robinair announces wireless add-on kits for A/C recovery machines

    July 17, 2019
    Components include an SD card that enables Wi-Fi functionality and over-the-air machine software updates.
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    R-ID and R-ID Plus Refrigerant Analyzers, Nos. 16990 and 16995

    July 10, 2019
    The Robinair R-ID and R-ID Plus Refrigerant Analyzers, Nos. 16990 and 16995, allow technicians to quickly and accurately determine the refrigerant purity of a vehicle’s A/C system...
    Underhood

    Robinair releases updated refrigerant database cards

    April 4, 2019
    Robinair released three new air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant capacity database cards that help ensure vehicle systems are charged with the correct amount of oil and refrigerant...
    17800 C
    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    17800C Multi-Refrigerant Machine

    May 7, 2018
    The Robinair 17800C Multi-Refrigerant Machine is designed to recover, recycle, evacuate and charge many different refrigerants and systems, all in one fast and continuous operation...
    Webinars

    Robinair and MACS Worldwide to provide free Section 609 test prep webinar

    April 10, 2018
    At the end techs can become certified to work on vehicles using R-12, R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant.
    Underhood

    Robinair releases new A/C system capacity database updates for recovery machines

    March 2, 2018
    The databases include charge amounts and component oil capacities for most vehicles model year 1997-2018.
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    Leak Detection

    LD3 Economy Refrigerant Leak Detector

    Dec. 11, 2017
    The Robinair LD3 Economy Refrigerant Leak Detector is designed to help users quickly locate refrigerant leaks for more efficient repairs.
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    Leak Detection

    LD5 Select Refrigerant Leak Detector

    Dec. 11, 2017
    The Robinair LD5 Select Refrigerant Leak Detector features a high intensity LED inspection light to help search for leaks in dark locations.
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    Leak Detection

    LD7 Premium Refrigerant Leak Detector

    Dec. 11, 2017
    The Robinair LD7 Premium Refrigerant Leak Detector features a color LCD graphic display that locates...
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    Industry News

    Robinair announces three new refrigerant leak detectors

    Nov. 27, 2017
    The tools are designed to accurately find A/C leaks faster with three sensitivity levels.
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    34888HD Heavy Duty A/C RRR Machine

    Nov. 7, 2017
    The Robinair 3488HD Heavy Duty A/C RRR Machine is fully automatic and designed to be efficient.
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    14390 Refrigerant Oil Pump

    Sept. 27, 2017
    The Robinair 14390 Refrigerant Oil Pump is designed to make A/C service faster. This compact pump is designed for moving large volumes of A/C lubricant oil back into HVAC and ...
    Underhood

    Robinair introduces R1234yf machine for standard and high-voltage systems

    July 25, 2017
    The machine features an automatic internal tank refill and an automatic oil drain to show the amount of oil removed during service.
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    1234YF A/C Service Machine, No. AC1234-4

    July 24, 2017
    The Robinair 1234YF A/C Service Machine, No. AC1234-4 was designed for standard and high-voltage systems. It includes an integrated identifier to sample refrigerant prior to recovery...
    Underhood

    Robinair and MACS Worldwide to provide free Section 609 test prep webinar

    April 13, 2017
    The webinar will take approximately 90 minutes and at the end technicians can become Section 609 certified to work on vehicles using R-12, R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant.
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    Robinair debuts 34288NI A/C Machine in North America

    March 28, 2017
    The machine recovers, recycles, evacuates, and recharges R-134A mobile A/C systems, covering most of today’s passenger vehicles.
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    34988NI Premium A/C Recovery Machine

    Nov. 17, 2016
    The Robinair 34988NI Premium A/C Recovery Machine can recover, vacuum, leak test, and charge on its own, eliminating the need to monitor the machine while in operation. The 34988NI...
    Home

    Robinair celebrates 60 years of mobile A/C with tool giveaway summer sweepstakes

    Sept. 9, 2016
    Robinair is commemorating its 60th anniversary with a summer tool giveaway for technicians sharing photos of their classic Robinair equipment.
    For a technician preparing for the increased prevalence of 1234yf, the biggest need is most likely a new recovery, recycle and recharge machine to service these vehicles.
    Blogs

    Will R-1234yf see widespread adoption, and when will costs go down?

    Tim Wagaman
    Nov. 30, 2015
    There were only two vehicles in the North American market using R-1234yf refrigerant prior to 2014. However, by the end of 2015, we saw that number expand to at least six (and...
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    Refrigerant Identifier Plus, No. 16910

    July 30, 2015
    The Robinair Refrigerant Identifier Plus, No. 16910, displays the actual percentage of R-12, R-134a, R-22 and air in the system or tank. The device has an air purge, visual and...
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    Charging Scale and Manifold Storage Combo, No. TIF9035

    July 30, 2015
    The Robinair Charging Scale and Manifold Storage Combo, No. TIF9035, allows the charging scale, service manifold and hoses to be stored and carried to the work site in one convenient...
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    Electronic Charging Scale, No. TIF9010A and TIF9020A

    July 30, 2015
    The Robinair Electronic Charging Scale, No. TIF9010A and TIF9020A, offers industry leading accuracy and performance, according to the company. With the introduction of the TIF9020a...
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    VacuMaster High Performance Vacuum Pumps, Nos. 15115, 15310 and 15510

    July 30, 2015
    The Robinair VacuMaster High Performance Vacuum Pumps, Nos. 15115, 15310 and 15510, are engineered for air conditioning and refrigeration service and is built for fast, thorough...
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    Leak Detection

    Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector, No. 22791

    July 6, 2015
    The Robinair Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector, No. 22791, meets the SAE J2913 standard for R-123yf refrigerants and SAE J2791 standard for R-134a refrigerants. Using an advanced...
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    1234YF A/C Service Machine, No. AC1234-6

    May 18, 2015
    The Robinair 1234YF A/C Service Machine, No. AC1234-6, meets SAE J2843 requirements for recovering, recycling and recharging vehicle A/C systems that use R-1234YF refrigerant....
    Underhood

    Robinair partners with MACS to provide Section 609 test prep webinar

    March 26, 2015
    Robinair is partnering with the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide to provide a free Section 609 test prep webinar for training and certification for up to 100 technicians...
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    Training and Resources

    Robinair, Mobile Air Conditioning Society to offer free Section 609 test prep webinar

    March 9, 2015
    Robinair is partnering with the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide to provide a free Section 609 test prep webinar for training and certification for up to 100 technicians...
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    Leak Detection

    Robinair A/C service machines, Nos. 34788NI and 34788NI-H

    Dec. 22, 2014
    The Robinair 34788NI A/C machine recovers, recycles, evacuates, leak-tests and recharges R-134a with improved 98.5 percent efficiency. The improved enclosure allows for tighter...
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    Leak Detection

    A/C leak detection unit, No. 22791

    Dec. 22, 2014
    The Robinair A/C leak detection unit, No. 22791, allows technicians to pin point A/C leaks that can be repaired, eliminating the chance of putting refrigerant into leaky systems...
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    Tools

    A/C leak detection unit, No. 16235

    Dec. 22, 2014
    The Robinair A/C leak detection unit, No. 16235, offers users a way to find very small A/C system leaks. When time is of the essence, dye can be placed into the A/C system and...
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    Service Repair

    Running on tradition

    Jacques Gordon
    July 21, 2014
    Owner John Meyerhofer keeps his technicians up-to-date with training, while still maintaining a traditional repair shop.
    The three-color backlight display on the Robinair RAVG-1 Digital Micron Gauge offers at one glance the vacuum process status: green indicates correct vacuum is achieved, yellow advises of decreasing vacuum, red indicates moisture or a leak.
    Underhood

    New multi-color backlight provides instant status indicator for Robinair RAVG-1 Digital Micron Gauge

    June 6, 2014
    RAVG-1 Digital Micron Gauge uses microelectromechanical sensor (MEMS) Pirani type sensor to directly and accurately measure vacuum level. THe gauge is unaffected by outside temperature...
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    Compressed Air Systems

    Robinair R134a manifold hose kit, No. 45111

    March 4, 2014
    The Robinair R-134a manifold hose kit, No. 45111, has brass manifold with easy-to-grip handles, R12/R134a gauges, PSI, 1/2" ACME bottom ports, rear R-134a and 1/2" ACME fittings...
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    Training Products and Tools

    2014 Brake Components Print Catalog, No. 2213922

    Jan. 14, 2014
    The Bosch 2014 Brake Components Print Catalog, No. 2213922, lists all of the company’s friction lines for domestic, Asian and European vehicles in the United States and Canada...
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    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Know what’s in the vehicle's A/C system prior to recovery

    May 2, 2013
    Your first line of defense against the risks of unknown refrigerant is a refrigerant identifier.
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    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech Tip: Change vacuum pump oil frequently

    May 2, 2013
    Vacuum pump oil should be changed frequently to guarantee optimum performance.
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    Ask the Expert and Tech Tips

    Tech tip: How to use a timer to pull a proper vacuum

    May 2, 2013
    Having an A/C RRR machine with an adjustable evacuation timer is critical to pulling the proper vacuum in all conditions.
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    Leak Detection

    UV Leak Detection Kit, No. 16235

    April 26, 2013
    The Robinair UV Leak Detection Kit, No. 16235, helps technicians find A/C system leaks. The gun requires no guesswork, because it injects a pre-measured application every time...
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    The Garage

    Top Ten Tools: CV Automotive in Thousand Palms, CA

    Craig Truglia
    March 5, 2013
    Scott Bradshaw of CV Automotive lets readers know which tools help his business operate the most.
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    Leak Detection

    Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector, No. 22791

    Feb. 22, 2013
    Robinair's Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector, No. 22791, fits naturally in the user's hand and its ruggedized construction stands up to abuse that most other leak detectors cannot...
    The Garage

    Service Solutions, LLC brings 'In the Garage' theme to AAPEX Expo

    Oct. 23, 2012
    OTC to unveil a next generation tool during the Expo.
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    Expert Fabricator Bryan Fuller partners with Service Solutions brands

    OTC, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
    June 27, 2012
    Custom car and bike builder Bryan Fuller plans to partner with OTC, Robinair and Actron brands
    Service Repair

    Robinair announces refrigerant leak detector compliance

    June 19, 2012
    The Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector now complies with new SAE industry standard for use with R1234YF refrigerant.
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    Underhood

    The Jewel in the Crown

    Jacques Gordon
    May 4, 2012
    RadAir Complete Car Care's newest location was built from scratch
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    34988 RRR A/C machine

    Jan. 25, 2010
    The R-134a Recover/Recycle/Recharge A/C Machine, No. 34988, from Robinair, an SPX Brand, incorporates all of the benefits and features of Robinair's Nos. 34788 and 34288 machines...
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Service and Repair

    Cool-Tech 34288

    Aug. 27, 2009
    The Cool-Tech 34288 combines easy operation with accuracy to recover, recycle, evacuate, leak test and recharge R-134a. Meets SAE J-2788 standards for accuracy. Features include...
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    Training Products and Tools

    Redesigned website

    March 30, 2009
    The new Robinair website, www.robinair.com, offers visitors a more intuitive navigation and search functionality, with enhanced tools for researching Robinair-specific product...
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    Tools

    InfraRed Refrigerant Leak Detector No. 22791

    Nov. 13, 2008
    Won't trigger on oil or moisture