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What’s in store for you this summer?

By Kelly Roher
I find that I tend to have at least a little more time during the summer months to work on goals for the magazine and our website beyond my usual tasks that are sometimes a challenge to fit into my days during the early and latter parts of the year. With summer just around the corner, I’m curious to read about how the summer months stack up for you, both professionally and personally.

Soothing smells on the school bus?

By Thomas McMahon
In an unusual ad campaign in South Korea, the smell of Dunkin' Donuts coffee was wafted into transit buses. While we don't want to encourage kids to run to the nearest donut shop, could other types of soothing odors be used on a school bus to keep passengers calm? ...

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The MULTIWASH automatic wash system

The Westmatic MULTIWASH automatic wash system is energy efficient and features a full-density top brush and two vertical side brushes to safely wash vehicles, including around mirrors and other protrusions. Officials said that with Westmatic’s Mirror Protection Program, the company guarantees that the system will not break or damage any part of the vehicle. The MULTIWASH can be installed in most existing wash bays.  

Skirt-mount condensers

With American Cooling Technology’s new family of skirt-mount condensers — the universal-mount CS-2 (pictured), CS-32 and CS-3 — the a/c installer can select from either the side-by-side or front-and-rear mounting bolt pattern. Also, the service technician can replace any model of skirt condenser using ACT’s universal mount. The new condensers are available in both 12 volts and 24 volts and can be supplied in capacities from 60,000 Btu/hr to 82,000 Btu/hr.

Tracerline Marksman II

The Tracerline Marksman II ultrasonic diagnostic tool from Tracer Products converts and amplifies inaudible ultrasonic sound into audible “natural” sound to help technicians hear sounds that signify problems, such as air brake leaks, compressed air leaks and tire leaks. A five-LED signal-intensity indicator and audible alarm pinpoint the problem source. The Marksman II can detect leaks from orifices as small as 0.004 inches at 5.0 psi from a distance of 12 inches.

T131 Utility Tire Pneumatic Bead Expander

The Ken-Tool T131 Utility Tire Pneumatic Bead Expander helps technicians who have difficulty getting 10- to 22-inch diameter utility tires to seat on the rim. The expander uses an internal, heavy-duty neoprene rubber tube featuring an internal over-press relief valve that protects it from accidental over-inflation. It also features an external pressure quick-release valve. The tube and sock are resistant to oil, grease, solvents and acids.  

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