Tool manufacturers explain the broad categories of tools that might need an update to comply with new A2L refrigerant systems: leak detectors, manifolds, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, and gauges that can sense R-454B.
As CO2 refrigeration gains traction, industry advancements are simplifying adoption and refining best practices in order to flatten the learning curve for these systems.
More bad news for contractors as Honeywell significantly hikes the cost of R-454B, citing increased demand, rising raw material costs, and anticipated tariffs.
In cold climates, refrigeration systems with air-cooled condensers may require extra components to prevent the low-pressure switch from opening during startup.
At the AHR Expo, manufacturers showcased their latest innovations, including controls, coolers, compressors, and other solutions designed for the commercial refrigeration market.
KU's EARTH is conducting groundbreaking research that tackles technical, environmental, and economic challenges head-on to build a sustainable, circular refrigerant economy.