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MACS Announces Kenny Wallace as 2013 Keynote Speaker The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide is happy to welcome NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace as the featured keynote speaker sponsored by Delphi at the annual MACS Training Event and Trade Show at the Caribe Royale All-Suite Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The MACS Caribe Royale Training Event hotel rate is $145 per night plus tax. Check out the Caribe Royale at www.thecaribeorlando. com. Save the dates of February 7-9, 2013 for the best in mobile A/C technical training, networking and fun! 2012 topics covered include contaminated R-134a, the price increase for R-134a, “ECO” modes, the newest compressor, hybrid vehicle compressor oil concerns, cooling fans and airflow matters, testing relays and relay circuits, actuator testing methods, evaporator temperature sensors, what else should you replace during a/c repairs, another new antifreeze, new tools, and early notes on the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt. The MACS 2012 Mobile A/C Update clinic book is $20 plus shipping for MACS members and $40-plus shipping for nonmembers. To order by phone with a credit card call 215-6317020 x0 or order via the MACS website at www.macsw.org. Coming soon: “Modern Automotive HVAC Systems: Electrical and Electronics Diagnosis.” Volume Two of the new MACS textbook is aimed at a broad section of automotive repair professionals including students, entry-level and seasoned technicians. It is designed to educate, develop and maintain professional skills to increase efficiency and effectiveness in repairs. This book will cover the fundamentals of electricity, required test equipment, and test procedures. It will also address the electronics commonly found in HVAC systems, including the inputs from the power train electronics that affect A/C operation. According to MACS manager of service training, Paul DeGuiseppi, “With the increased use of electrical and electronic controls and sensors, it is important that everyone involved with vehicle repair have at least a working knowledge of these systems.” The new textbook will be available by late summer, and MACS members may purchase it for $29.95 plus shipping; for non-members, $59.95 plus shipping. The instructor kit is $189.95 plus shipping. Staying true to the philosophy of insuring all mobile A/C technicians have a working knowledge of electricity and electronics, MACS will incorporate the best of this course material into the Mobile A/C Boot Camp to be held during the MACS 2013 Training Event and Trade Show in February, 2013. MACS Trade Show Exhibitors: Start your engines! The MACS 2013 Training Event and Trade Show exhibitor kit is now available for download on the MACS website; visit the “2013 Trade Show exhibitor” page. Need more information? Contact Pam Smith, MACS events manager at 215-631-7020 x306 or e-mail pam@macsw.org. Space is limited, and booths will be assigned using priority points. The contract deadline for exhibitors with points is September 17, 2012; after that, date contract is received will be honored. MACS call for board of directors nominations The MACS organization has been blessed with energetic and visionary volunteer directors through its 30 years of existence. Some have served a single two-year term, offered their views and ideas, and then moved on. Others have been returned to office again and again by vote of their peers and have served passionately and actively for many years. All have made a worthwhile contribution and selflessly promoted the interests of all MACS members. Being nominated to stand for election to the board is not a long, convoluted process. It can be as simple as a member making their interest known to the MACS board or staff. If a qualified member has an interest in serving on the board, there is MACS 2012 Mobile A/C Update Clinic Book If you were unable to attend a MACS Mobile A/C Update clinic this season you can still purchase this year’s clinic manual. The 2012 “MACS Mobile A/C Update” manual is targeted at the working technician who is experienced repairing mobile A/C systems and wants to keep up with the changes in repair techniques, tools and service trends. 32 ACTION • June 2012 http://www.macsw.org http://www.thecaribeorlando.com http://www.thecaribeorlando.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ACtion Magazine - June 2012

ACtion Magazine - June 2012
Contents
Outlook
Expansive Valve
Technically RELAY-ted
Under the Southern Cross
Leonard's Law
Cooling Corner
Virtual View
News & Updates
State of the Art Detection
Running Short On Time and Info
The End of R-134A?
Association News
Quick Check
New Products & Services
Last Watch

ACtion Magazine - June 2012