In this episode recorded live at the 2026 National HVAC Education Conference, we sit down with Louise Kellar from UEi Test Instruments to explore innovations designed to keep technicians safer on the job. From personal gas detection to next-generation tools, this conversation highlights how technology is evolving to meet the real-world challenges HVAC professionals face every day.

We dive into:

• The risks technicians face when working in confined or unknown environments

• How UEi’s new “set it and forget it” personal detector helps identify dangerous CO levels quickly

• Why standard home CO alarms may not provide enough protection for field technicians

• The importance of fast detection and real-time alerts in preventing exposure

• New tool innovations, including advanced clamp meters and app-connected diagnos ...