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Home » R-22 phaseout

Articles Tagged with ''R-22 phaseout''

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Feds Sentence Refrigerant Smuggler to Probation, Must Pay $250,000 Fine

Man brought R-22 into country without a permit
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Ted Craig
March 7, 2022
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There have been jokes in the HVAC industry about smuggling R-22 ever since the refrigerant phasedown was announced, but a Texas man isn’t laughing after getting sentenced for doing just that.


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The reclamation process at Golden Refrigerant.

R-22 Reclamation Continues to Slow Down

Mixed refrigerants are also a problem, as proper recovery practices not always followed
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Joanna R. Turpin
June 29, 2020
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A large installed base equipment still uses R-22, so once virgin supplies are exhausted, reclaimed refrigerant will be the only source available.
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ComStar’s RS-44b Refrigerant.

A Closer Look at Several Alternatives to R-22

Always check with manufacturer before retrofitting any cooling equipment
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Joanna R. Turpin
June 29, 2020
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If customers are seeking a more environmentally friendly alternative to HCFCs, there are many options available.
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Dan Veatch (in hat), senior HVAC technician, and Jacob Pelto, HVAC service apprentice, from Forrest Anderson Plumbing & Air Conditioning Inc., work on a rooftop unit.

On Eve of Phaseout, Virgin and Reclaimed R-22 Readily Available

Contractors report that it is relatively easy to find virgin and reclaimed refrigerant in the U.S.
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Joanna R. Turpin
December 16, 2019
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According to a poll, the majority of contractors are having no difficulty obtaining either virgin or reclaimed R-22.
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R-22 Phaseout

Using (or Abusing) the R-22 Phaseout as a Sales Tool

Some contractors selling equipment on fears that refrigerant will be illegal
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Joanna R. Turpin
November 18, 2019
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Scaring consumers into buying a new cooling system is not helpful, particularly when contractors work hard to establish their reputations.
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Last year at Golden Refrigerants, reclamation of R-22 was fairly consistent with previous years, and the company expects similar results this year. - The ACHR News

Reclaimed R-22 Dips, No Shortages Foreseen

According to industry experts, there is an ample supply of R-22 still available for future use
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Joanna R. Turpin
June 3, 2019
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While some may be concerned over whether recovery and reclamation efforts will be sufficient to meet the industry’s needs going forward, reclaimers are adamant that R-22 is still widely available, affordable, and legal.
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Project Files: Episode 18 - Duluth Ice Arena - The ACHR News

Project Files: Episode 18 — Duluth Ice Arena Converts to Opteon XP40

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Maria Taylor
May 17, 2019
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The rink at Mars Lakeview Arena in Duluth, Minnesota, maintained a full-size ice sheet with 1,750 pounds of R-22. The converted DX chiller system runs on a non-ozone depleting, low-GWP refrigerant , R-449A.
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AHR Expo Highlights Refrigerant Alternatives, Evolving Regulations

HVACR industry groups, manufacturers discuss low-GWP alternatives, current laws
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Joanna R. Turpin
March 4, 2019
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It seems that everyone wants to know more about what’s going on with the state of refrigerants in the U.S.
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Dynatemp’s Will Gresham (behind counter) talks to several expo attendees about R-421A, which is a long-term replacement refrigerant for R-22. - The ACHR News

Dynatemp Focuses on Educational Opportunities With HVACR Wholesalers

Also looks to increase wholesaler partnerships this year
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Joanna R. Turpin
February 18, 2019
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Will Gresham, executive vice president, Dynatemp Intl., said the company plans to focus on its revamped reclamation program, partner wholesalers, and education this year.
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At the Aspen booth, attendees could spin the wheel to receive gift cards, totes, and flashlights. - The ACHR News

Aspen Urges the HVACR Industry to ‘Disregard the R-22 Myth’

Many people still remain confused about what the phaseout means
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Joanna R. Turpin
February 18, 2019
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In Aspen Refrigerant’s booth, the message to the industry was quite clear: R-22 is readily available and will be legal to use, buy, and sell for years to come.
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