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Resources Advertising Services At the 2008 Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Conference, talk among contractors could very well revolve around ACCAs latest labor survey. First, the good news: Techs earning between $45, 000 and $54, 999 jumped from 21 percent in 2005 to 30 percent in 2007. The bad news: Techs earning in the $35, 000-$44, 999 salary range dropped from 42 percent three years ago to 34 percent in 2007. by Mark Skaer Video Spotlight Based on the ongoing volatility in the oil market, its probably safe to predict that gas prices will remain high for the near future, which isnt good news to contractors. Higher gas prices mean lower profit margins, and many dealers are looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption to remain competitive. by Joanna Turpin When the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) polled its membership last spring, wanting to know which topics they most wanted to hear explored at this years annual conference, becoming a leader was one of the top picks. Association officials believe they have filled that request with Steve Farber, who will be the main speaker at the opening general session. by Mark Skaer The HVAC Guide guided probe tester is a hand-held instrument that leads field technicians step-by-step through the most common HVAC tests, including target evaporator exit temp, superheat, subcooling, and combustion analysis. The water...