1 - Assess the age and wear of existing equipment
The lifespan of equipment and tools varies greatly depending on usage and maintenance and only you will be able to judge this for your particular situation. As a very basic rule of thumb, for average usage, you can calculate with a lifespan of anywhere between 5 to 10 years for most equipment. So, have a look at what might be due to be replaced soon and take advantage of offers, rather than being forced to buy when something breaks.2 - Review your work processes and application needs
There might be more innovative solutions available that would help you cut down on time and cost. For example, is it time to switch from manual recovery and re-gas to a fully automated 4-in-1 station that takes care of the entire re-gas process from start to finish? We have created a savings calculator on our website that will help you work out the ROI for your specific scenario. Scan the QR code to access our savings calculator. Or, you might be working in mobile servicing and would greatly appreciate the benefits of a cordless vacuum pump. You get the idea. Innovative tools that increase the efficiency in your workflow will generally come with a time saving, which is ultimately a cost saving.3 - Keep an eye on industry advancements
Are you an early adopter or a follower? Are you set-up to service R1234yf or waiting for the new gas to be more wide-spread? We have dedicated an entire article to this topic in this issue (page 10). If you've been watching the market so far, now is the time to get R1234yf ready. There are options depending on what tool you're looking at, that will offer you dual gas capabilities.