HVAC Insights & Updates | HVAC Trade Supply

Not sure what to buy first (or what actually reduces call-backs)? This guide maps out the best HVAC tool kits for Aussie standards, from apprentice starter gear through to pro-level diagnostics. You’ll see what matters most for repeatable temperature checks, when to add data logging, where thermal imaging fits, and why install kits must include proper evacuation verification.

Thermal imaging can save hours on HVAC fault-finding—if you don’t get tricked by shiny metal, sun load, wind, or wet surfaces. This guide shows what a thermal camera really measures, the most useful HVAC use cases, the common false-reading traps, and a repeatable “scan, confirm, decide” workflow for split systems and commercial gear—plus how to report results without over-claiming.

Static pressure is the quiet number behind noisy ducts, weak rooms, and coil icing. This guide shows how to use a manometer to find restrictions fast—where to test, how to read the patterns, and how to prove the fix with airflow checks.

Airflow “feel” isn’t a number. This guide breaks down anemometer vs balometer (capture hood) in plain tradie terms—what each tool measures, what affects accuracy on real sites, and when each makes sense for Aussie ducted and light commercial work.

Nitrogen pressure testing is the quiet step that prevents leaks, call-backs, and wasted refrigerant. This guide shows a practical, repeatable workflow—rig setup, slow pressure rise, stabilisation, hold testing, pass/fail checks, and leak finding—plus the safety habits that keep high-pressure work controlled on Aussie job sites.

Charging by “feel” causes call-backs. This Australian buyer guide breaks down what to look for in a refrigerant charging scale—accuracy vs resolution, real-world capacity, platform stability, and Bluetooth/app features—plus simple setup habits that keep readings steady and charging controlled.

A practical buyer guide for Aussie tradies choosing a recovery machine—R32 vs R410A approvals, real-world speed, heat management, and compliance habits that avoid wrong buys.recovery machines

Leaks waste time and gas. This guide shows a clean, repeatable leak detection workflow for HVAC jobs—sniffer first, bubbles to confirm, UV for repeat offenders, and tracer gas when you need certainty.

Choosing between a 2-valve (2V) and 4-valve (4V) digital manifold comes down to the work you do most. This guide explains the practical differences, who each setup suits, and when a 4V manifold saves time on installs, charging and commissioning—without overcomplicating your kit.