Articles Tagged with ''refrigerant safety''

New refrigerants are changing refrigeration system design, requiring careful tradeoffs between efficiency, safety, and performance across different climates and applications. 

Designed to accommodate technicians’ busy schedules, the platform offers self-paced learning through pre-recorded videos available on desktop, mobile and tablet. 

By 1926, ammonia dominated industrial refrigeration. Natural refrigerants enabled the global cold chain and continued driving innovations needed to feed a growing world. 

The shift to A2L refrigerants may seem daunting, but with proper tools, training, and safety know-how, contractors can handle the change with confidence.  

Cylinders of counterfeit refrigerant falsely labeled as R-410A actually contain R-40, which poses risks to human health and could damage HVAC systems. Authorities in Canada are offering tips for spotting and avoiding counterfeit refrigerant.

Non-compliant A2L cylinders are entering the U.S. supply chain, creating safety risks for contractors, distributors, and the public. 

ACCA developed the A2L safety training program to help the HVACR industry navigate the transition to more environmentally friendly refrigerants that present new safety challenges due to their mildly flammable characteristics.

According to the lawsuit complaint, Brian Mierendorf, 37, was asked to service the refrigeration lines within a Kroger in Michigan. The lawsuit stated that during maintenance, a refrigeration line began spraying liquid refrigerant into the store. 

Technology transitions can be scary, but refrigeration manufacturers have made it easier by offering evaporators that can work with either an A1 or an A2L refrigerant. 

New Australian research is casting doubt on the long-term safety of HFO refrigerants. Are they as environmentally friendly as we thought?