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ADVANCEDGEL – HOW DOES THE NEW RANGE FROM ADVANCED
MEASURE UP? With 15 years’ experience in HVAC/R, Toby Henwood started out as an apprentice and has been running his own business, Temp Technical in Tonbridge for the last five years. Here, he tells us about his experience using the latest innovation in HVAC/R cleaning – AdvancedGel.
A normal day on the job for me is a very busy one, so I am always looking for tools and equipment which can make my life easier. As a HVAC/R Engineer, no two days are the same and my van needs to be fully equipped and ready for anything the day might bring.
As a business owner, I try to find a balance between new installations to build up my client base and the essential service calls to keep systems running at their peak. I heard about the AdvancedGel range and was keen to give them a try as I like to keep up with new products on the market as much as I can.
The first thing that struck me was the compact size of the gels. I’m used to carrying heavy concentrate drums to a job and with this new range, that hassle is completely taken away as they are small enough to just throw them in your tool bag. The other thing about the smaller size is that they take up far less space in my van.
I drive a transit and on a busy week I don’t often have time to clear the van out and it can end up full of boxes and unused trunking after installations. The AdvancedGel pouches fit easily on my racking which means I can keep the floor space clear for jumping in and out of the van.
As a company we take maintenance very seriously. If a system is well maintained, it will work better and is more energy efficient. Commercial systems make up about 70% of my work and depending on the environment, can get quite dirty. On a standard service I would usually start by checking the indoor unit, making sure that the air filters are clean and
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checking the evaporator coil condition, disinfecting it where possible.
I would then test the operation of any condensate pumps or check the gravity drain is clear. Following this, I would check the condition of the condensing unit, making sure the coil is not restricted by any dust build up, then clean it with condenser cleaner and flush with water. Lastly, I would carry out a full system operation check and make sure everything is working as it should, recording the relevant temperature readings and visual leak check details.
I’ve tested AdvancedGel on several service jobs now and I’m really impressed by the cleaning power. I was surprised to find that they mix with either hot or cold water, which is a real bonus and makes life even easier on site. The beauty of the pouch design is that you can use as much or as little as you need. A full pouch will
make up to eight litres of final product but you don’t have to use it all at once.
Of course, the option of putting the whole pouch into the Hydrosprayer comes in handy when there isn’t much clearance behind a unit as you can reach the tricky areas with the nozzle. I use the Universal Coil Cleaner a lot as it’s really versatile and I’ve even used it on deep cleans, taking the fan scrolls out and leaving for five minutes before washing down with water.
To me, a compact product like AdvancedGel is a game changer and will make my life easier and more flexible. The gels are super lightweight, so I can have the full range in the van and be ready for whatever a job presents on any given day. I am currently looking into taking on an apprentice and I am excited to show the latest innovations the industry has to offer to someone new to the industry.
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